DaJohn Craig and Josiah Lake II are two returners that need to make an impact for the Beavers this season.
had his troubles last season with consistent shooting, but showed the ability to score when playing late in games, albeit typically against the opposing team's reserves.
Still, Craig had a game of 12 points against Baylor where he shot 100% from the field, including two threes. He played 16 minutes of the matchup and hit an impressive pull-up against the Bears in the first half while being guarded by former Baylor and current Phoenix Suns forwardHe has shown some ability to hit spot-up shots as well, hitting two such attempts in the Baylor game in addition to his pull-up jumpers.
One of his skills is his ability to draw fouls. He had 10 points in a loss to a very talented Colorado team, going 6-for-6 from the free-throw line – he also scored nine against Oregon after going 7-for-7 from the stripe. This is an underrated talent, and it also shows he's not afraid to attack the basket. 53.7% of his shots come at the rim, which ranks him in the 69th percentile in the country in this category.
For a team that lacks a ton of returners, it will be important for both Craig and Lake II to step into their roles, especially after the loss of scoring guardto Texas. Overall, Oregon State will have to rely upon young players to supplement their corps, and development will be the key to the Beavers' success.3 Things We Learned From Oregon State's Week One Win Over Idaho State
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