Jankowski:
Over .5PPG
YOUNGEST player in the NCAA (correct me if I am wrong)
HUGE growth spurt - probably still 'clumsy' I bet
Physically VERY immature - toothpick
Injury (and Weisbrod made him sit out even longer 'just to make sure')
Went from non-systems play to higher-end systems play than in the CHL
Went from LOUSY quality of competition in his league, to VERY talented competition
Went from playing against young kids to playing against men
Was on an offensively inept team (as compared to the other teams)
I just don't see how anyone could possibly think this was a 'bad' season, or that he is showing signs of busting. If anything, once you factor it all in, I think he had a very good season. The biggest 'worry' about him was that he would completely bust against a high-quality of competition. I think he showed he can keep his head above water, and factoring all the above - I would say he did much more than that.
Wait until he starts catching up to his body!
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