More high praise for a guy some people think shouldn't be on a Big 12 team.
I know you and I haven't agreed on Cade since he has been at OU. But I've never said he shouldn't be on a Big 12 team. I do, still, think that if he is playing on a good, solid top 25 type team, he probably needs to be the 5th guard. I think he is the 4th guard at OU, and that is just one spot to high.
That said, he reminds me a bit of Tony Crocker. I say that b/c he is inconsistent in everything except his effort. One game he'll look like a very good defender. The next he can't stay in front of his man. I think that has to do with the speed of the players he is defending. He did a good job last night, but the guards for OSU that he defended, really aren't fleet of foot.
On offense, his shot has gone to crap. Sorry, but that is a factual statement. I cringe everytime he shoots a 3 anymore. I like it when he drives, b/c he is usually under control, but again, he'll do it 2-3 times one game, then he won't do it for 2 games. I think again, it has to do with the competition, and their speed. OSU is a much better matchup for Cade then say, Baylor.
JMO.
I've been very pleased with Cade this year though. He's probably being asked to play more than he should be, and aside from his shooting, I can live with what he's contributed.