Coach Hurley's High Hopes for Bethea in Key Matchups

0:00On March 19th, Coach Dan Hurley shared his thoughts on sophomore guard Jalil Batea's growth this season, especially with teammate Aiden, sideline by injury. Hurley noted that Bathia has shown real promise and could see about 30 more minutes of playing time redistributed in upcoming games. The coach highlighted Bathia's talent and how the team plans to rely on him more right away. Bathia missed half the offseason after breaking his foot, which meant skipping key practice reps, Hurley explained that their fast-paced style demands, quick learning on reads in the paint, at the rim, pick and roll, and close-outs, setting it apart from most college teams. Despite the setback, Bathia stayed focused in bounce back strong. Hurley praised Bathia's attitude, calling him a hard-working teammate who loves the game. He emphasized that true impact goes beyond scoring or highlights. It's about locking in on defense and contributing to wins. For young players new to high-level winning, Hurley stresses charting all those winning factors.

1:00Now, with this chance ahead, Hurley hopes Bathia steps up big this weekend by focusing on what matters most. The team charts everything to track real progress and Batea seems to be getting in. As they head into these key matchups, all eyes are on how Bathia channels his skills to help carry the load.