First and foremost, the talent, Martin said recently. Hes one of the first guys I saw when I took the job. We went out in the spring and summer (of 2011) and identified him right away as a very talented guy. He played all over (the floor), played hard and he scored the basketball.
Hes a tremendous athlete. You saw his length and his size, and you knew the potential
that if he kept doing what he was doing he had a chance to be special.
Theres a lot of athletes and theres a lot of shooters, Derek McCord said. When you combine a shooter with tremendous athleticism that makes for a special player. When you have that you have the potential for greatness.
Coach Martin came on strong early, told us that Robert was the only shooting guard he was recruiting, McCord said. That meant a lot to Robert. Coach Martin got in early and developed a good relationship. I think Robert felt the right fit with them. Its a program on the upswing, and I think he felt that excitement.
Hes got the ability to score, so thats his role
to score the basketball, Martin said. I saw him get 45 points one time (against Trumann, Ark.) only playing two and one-half quarters.
Defensively, he just has to be at least respectable, Martin said. I told Robert Hubbs if he comes in and he passes up shots hell be sitting next to me on the bench. Hes built to score.
Defensively, he got a lot better, McCord said. And his ball-handling improved. Hes really good out of the pick and roll.
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