KAEO Kolton Mitchell
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Glad Kolton is back. Expect some time before the rust comes off and he trusts his wrist is ok for game contact.
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Kolton is uploading a series documenting life as a d1 athlete nice little behind the scenes content for all y’all. Subscribe and show him love https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PAXDXnIt-qo&t=628s
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Did anybody get a clear look at Kolton yesterday? I thought he was dressed in the uniform, but in the warmup shirt I couldn't tell for certain.
With the walk-ons getting minutes over him, I wonder if wasn't going to play regardless. Then that begs the questions of why / what's up?
Kolton wasn't cleared to play versus Mason on 12/30, as he was in the COVID protocol (not positive, just in the caution) coming out of Christmas break when he flew home to Florida and back.
Even before then, look at his stats
12/11 Northeastern: Started, 15 MP, 2 pts, 3 boards, 1 assist
12/13 at N'eastern: 9 MP, 0 pts, 1 board
12/16 at La Salle: 3 MP, 0 pts, 0 boards
12/21 Bryant: 2 MP, 0 pts, 1 board
Noah has earned the starting PG role. Garcia is a very capable backup. Kolton's minutes are getting squeezed, plain and simple. And it doesn't help that his offensive game is lacking behind those guys. His defense is his attribute.
I also wonder if not being a Woodstock guy plays into this at all. On a team where 7 (8 if you include Preston) of our scholarship guys, plus their coach, are from Woodstock, that's certainly noteworthy.
He's a good kid and his leadership in the social justice video has him close with the team. He has just fallen way down the depth chart.
With the walk-ons getting minutes over him, I wonder if wasn't going to play regardless. Then that begs the questions of why / what's up?
Kolton wasn't cleared to play versus Mason on 12/30, as he was in the COVID protocol (not positive, just in the caution) coming out of Christmas break when he flew home to Florida and back.
Even before then, look at his stats
12/11 Northeastern: Started, 15 MP, 2 pts, 3 boards, 1 assist
12/13 at N'eastern: 9 MP, 0 pts, 1 board
12/16 at La Salle: 3 MP, 0 pts, 0 boards
12/21 Bryant: 2 MP, 0 pts, 1 board
Noah has earned the starting PG role. Garcia is a very capable backup. Kolton's minutes are getting squeezed, plain and simple. And it doesn't help that his offensive game is lacking behind those guys. His defense is his attribute.
I also wonder if not being a Woodstock guy plays into this at all. On a team where 7 (8 if you include Preston) of our scholarship guys, plus their coach, are from Woodstock, that's certainly noteworthy.
He's a good kid and his leadership in the social justice video has him close with the team. He has just fallen way down the depth chart.
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Mike - I didn't think that he was part of the active roster yesterday. He sat in a row further back than other guys, and then didn't get the call even when the walk-ons went in. I don't have an answer, but I can't imagine that Woodstock is a reason.
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It may have been a conditioning thing. He couldn't practice while he was in quarantine and may not be in game shape yet. I don't think the Woodstock scenario means anything.
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Kolton's playing time is not a surprise. There is a reason why everyone transfered over the offseason, the players knew that their playing time would diminish but Kolton has a great head on his shoulders, and he saw the potential of UMass outside of basketball; he seems to be a leader and is making an impact off the court as well. Respect to Kolton!
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Any reason why he has not dressed in the last couple of games? My reason is not correct but maybe one of UMasshoops.com experts know!
Also funny reading people's post on this kid.
Also funny reading people's post on this kid.
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