MVP of the Issue: the maturation of Jake Schwarz
Sophomore forward uses confidence, additional offensive tools to break out
Danny Spatchek
Issue date: 1/28/10 Section: Sports
Likewise, Schwarz described his introduction to college basketball in his freshman year as a "reality check."
"Last year, I thought I knew it all - but I didn't know anything," Schwarz said. "It was hard to adapt to the coaching and the style of play in college. It's really fast and with the shot clock, even faster."
Decidedly over his freshman growing pains, Schwarz hopes he can help a Lakeland team that is currently 4-5 in conference play to recapture its swagger and make a run into the conference tournament.
"I want to get to the conference tournament and make a run at winning it. I want us to win as many conference titles as we can while I'm here, and to do whatever I can to make our team win."
Schwarz encouraged other players to persevere.
"Keep working hard and never give up. Kids that don't get a lot of playing time are one injury away from getting significant playing time. When your time comes, take advantage."
For Jake Schwarz, maturity came very early.
"Last year, I thought I knew it all - but I didn't know anything," Schwarz said. "It was hard to adapt to the coaching and the style of play in college. It's really fast and with the shot clock, even faster."
Decidedly over his freshman growing pains, Schwarz hopes he can help a Lakeland team that is currently 4-5 in conference play to recapture its swagger and make a run into the conference tournament.
"I want to get to the conference tournament and make a run at winning it. I want us to win as many conference titles as we can while I'm here, and to do whatever I can to make our team win."
Schwarz encouraged other players to persevere.
"Keep working hard and never give up. Kids that don't get a lot of playing time are one injury away from getting significant playing time. When your time comes, take advantage."
For Jake Schwarz, maturity came very early.
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