2007 Basketball Outlook: Small Forwards

Tony Danridge - The team MVP from last season. Danridge really step up his consistency last year and was the most reliable player on the team.
Strengths - Second to no one when it comes to pure athleticism. Can jump out of the gym and one of the most fantastic finishers above the rim I've ever seen in a Lobo uniform. Also boasts a solid jumper that extends out to the three point line. Is a decent free throw shooter. On defense Tony is unheralded but he generally does a good job.
Weaknesses - Still far from a complete player. He still has nights where he disappears because his jumper isn't falling and his confidence plummets. Other than score, he doesn't do much in the way of passing or rebounding, which is embarrassing considering his leaping ability. He still needs to work on his ballhandling, which is adequate at best.
2007 Outlook - Tony has the talent and physical ability to be MWC Player of the Year, but he must shore up the rest of his game. He has improved every year, and I expect that to continue. Achievable Goals: 16 pts. 4 reb. 50% FG pct.

Roman Martinez - Of all the freshmen, Roman played the most and looked to be the most polished. He started a bunch of games early before giving way to Toppert.
Strengths - Is a very savvy player who is good for lots of hustle and a fair share of steals, blocks, assists and solid team defense. On offense understands when to shoot and when to pass. Weaknesses - Must work on his shot. One thing that prevented him from seeing extended minutes was his inconsistency hitting the three and the open jumper. Also struggles in man defense because he's bit of a tweener at 6-6. He's not quick enough to guard shooting guards but not strong enough to guard forwards.
2007 Outlook - Roman is a rising star and his progression is a key to the program. I could see him making a Toppert-like leap from his freshman to his sophomore season, which would be a big boost. Achievable Goals: 15 min. 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 ast. and lots of hustle