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You can'd overstate how worrisome it is that he mailed in a performance from the opening whistle last night. He didn't want to be out there and I fear he would just as soon the season be over. If true, then, yes, a divorce is in order. His skill set is similar to David Rivers, and even though Rivers averaged 23 a game as a senior, he also averaged 8 assists per game, and was always willing to forsake shots to involve his teammates. And he never mailed in a performance like Burton did last night.

There are really two players that I would like to have back: Mohammed and Sundra. Mohammed has one skill that Bruton does not: exceptional court vision. You see it even in limited minutes and I saw it when he was in high school. It really can't be taught. He just has it. I fear he will be a step slow at this level, but he does have good size. I don't think he will ever be a consistent shooter, but if he can develop his left hand dribble in traffic better, he can score driving to the hoop. Sundra could be a nice glue guy off the bench. I think he can grow into a 35% + three-point shooter. He has good length, and with muscle, I think he will be able to defend at the ACC level. Beyond those skills, he has shown me that he is probably the best team guy on the squad, and will develop into a team leader quite easily. He has a positive demeanor and he was the only ND player last night who played hard the entire time he was in the game. He has qualities you can't measure with statistics. I think Mohammed also could quickly grow into a leader. I will take that over talent that gives up.