Connor Lammert (6’9″ 240lbs. Junior Forward)
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Outlook:
At media days, Rick Barnes mentioned that Connor Lammert was the most improved player coming into this season. Is that “coach-speak”, or legit? We’ll only know when the season begins.
If true, Lammert will be a huge asset to the Longhorns. Lammert will come off the bench as the back-up for Johnathan Holmes (along with Jordan Barnett). Johnathan Holmes will get into foul trouble and Jordan Barnett might not be ready to rise to the challenge, so, when called on, Lammert must be ready to be the “glue guy” for Texas.
If Lammert raises his scoring average to 9-10 ppg, he will be a force for the Longhorns. His ability to shoot from the outside is an asset that will be utilized all season.
Perimeter shooting from the small forward rotation is one way Texas needs to assert themselves as Big 12 contenders. If Lammert makes two or three 3-point shots per game, the Longhorn offense should be dominant.
