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Marquette Basketball: Player reviews for the 2017-18 season

By Brian Foley

LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 20: The Marquette Golden Eagles bench celebrates during the second half of the game against the VCU Rams at Lahaina Civic Center on November 20, 2017 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)
LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 20: The Marquette Golden Eagles bench celebrates during the second half of the game against the VCU Rams at Lahaina Civic Center on November 20, 2017 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images) /
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LAHAINA, HI – NOVEMBER 22: Elliott
LAHAINA, HI – NOVEMBER 22: Elliott /

G Greg Elliott (Fr.)

Stats: 4.5 pts – 2.3 reb – 1.4 ast – 50.5% FG – 79.2% FT – 36.7% 3PT

What went well: Defensive versatility

Elliott provided a spark throughout the season, especially on defense. He finished in the 83rd percentile in both steal rate and block rate, the latter of which is especially impressive for a guard. He is just 6’3 and 170 pounds, but he is long and active and does not gamble too often. If Marquette fails to fill its last scholarship with another guard next year, Elliott will play big minutes next to Howard and will defend the opponent’s top guard every night.

Elliott showed off his athleticism all year, with big dunks and high-energy plays. He probably won’t ever be a big-time scorer, but he pitches in everywhere else on the floor and is willing to get his hands dirty.

What to improve on: Ball handling

Elliott played with an injured hand for the entire season, and may need surgery this offseason. A hand injury certainly hinders one’s ball handling, but he still did not look that comfortable with the ball in space. Elliott will need to improve in that area going forward; Howard will need all the ball handling help he can get next season.

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