” Dalen Terry play with HEART “, write in capital letters the Bulls on their Twitter account. The rookie has been one of the Illinois franchise’s most featured social media players. Logical as he made a good impression for his first outing in preseason, last night against the Pelicans.
The rookie, chosen in 18th position in the last Draft, scored 11 points (5/7 on shots), grabbed 7 rebounds, gave 2 assists and intercepted 2 others (with 3 ball losses). We especially remember his overflowing energy. The type to clench his fist vigorously when he scores a basket near the circle despite a fault. Or to show an equally infectious enthusiasm after a dunk on the counterattack.
” I loved the intensity of his game, the passion with which he played. It’s contagious and that’s what we like to see in young people », appreciate Alex Carusohimself well placed to speak.
” He’s very competitive, which I like, and eager to learn and improve. When you start with those qualities, shooting, ball handling, passing, whatever you want to work on will improve. But it is difficult to generate its level of competitiveness “Judge Billy Donovan.
Ayo Dosunmu, the model to follow
” I found he raised the energy level of the team and clearly got the room excited “, even thinks the coach. An energy all the more appreciated as the young man had to wait until halfway through the third quarter to enter the game, and thus play the last 18 minutes of the game.
Bodes well for the future even if, for the moment, it does not project itself as being a rotational element. But Ayo Dosunmu was in the same situation at this point last season.
” I stood ready. Talking to veterans, especially Ayo about his senior year, they say every time your name is called, make sure to give yourself over 3 minutes to 6 minutes, then 6 minutes to 12 minutes. I know defense is my strength on the pitch “recalls the rookie.
Drafted much lower (38th choice) than his teammate and promised long stints in the G-League, Ayo Dosunmu, who plays in the same registers, gave some simple advice to the rookie: “ Play hard, take open shots. He’s on the right track, he’s got the right mindset. He’s a competitor. »
