Because I had never seen Davidson guard Stephen Curry in person, I was not sure if he really was good or he was all hype. I was also not sure how Saint Mary's guard Patty Mills would react to seeing another NBA quality player.
Let me tell you, both were as good as advertised.
Early in the first half, Stephen Curry hit a three from near the half court circle... with ease.
I have never witnessed a college player hit shots with such ease, ever. Although it is no surprise to anyone around the country Curry is that good of a shooter. But after seeing him live, I did not realize how good of a defender he is.
He may stand at 6'3" but he is as long as any power forward in college basketball.
The success of Davidson is all the more impressive knowing that Curry is the only viable offensive option. If he had the supporting cast of Mills, they would be in the Sweet Sixteen this weekend.
Patty Mills never ceases to amaze.
He had one of his worst games from three-point range (1-10) but found other ways to contribute. Mills recorded his first career double-double, which included a career-high 10 assists.
Mills' ability to contribute despite a less than stellar shooting night shows his improvement as a true point guard. This also improves his stock before the NBA Draft, assuming he declares before May.
Mills and Curry did not disappoint and now they take their acts on different roads. Curry will hit the NBA trail and Mills, for now, will be in San Diego looking for a trip to Madison Square Garden.
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