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Ohio Basketball: In-depth look at sophomore guard Teyvion Kirk

By Bryan Mauro

ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 23: (L-R) Walter Offutt #3, Ivo Baltic #23, D.J. Cooper #5 and Jon Smith #21 of the Ohio Bobcats huddle up against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional Semifinal at Edward Jones Dome on March 23, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. North Carolina won 73-65. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 23: (L-R) Walter Offutt #3, Ivo Baltic #23, D.J. Cooper #5 and Jon Smith #21 of the Ohio Bobcats huddle up against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional Semifinal at Edward Jones Dome on March 23, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. North Carolina won 73-65. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 12: Stevie Taylor #22 of the Ohio Bobcats reacts after getting fouled during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on November 12, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Ohio 79-69. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 12: Stevie Taylor #22 of the Ohio Bobcats reacts after getting fouled during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena on November 12, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Ohio 79-69. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

Why You Should Know Kirk

When the guard was a senior in high school he was known by some as a walking bucket. The impressive numbers recorded would suggest most were right. Kirk played and started in all 31 games and averaged the second most per minute average on the entire team. It appears that the guard has already earned the trust of his coach. Guard play for Ohio was extremely important last year, and none are more critical to the success of the Bobcats than Kirk.

As mentioned earlier, the guard put up impressive scoring numbers last year. He led Ohio in most offensive categories. Shots per game, Points per game, and Free Throw attempts per game were all the categories that Kirk led Ohio in. The 15.3 points per game came with an overall 43% shooting percentage. For a high-volume shooter like Kirk is that is efficient.

One of the reasons Kirk is extremely efficient is due to his penchant for getting into the paint. He does not take many shots from deep, averaging just over one attempt per game last season. With his ability to get into the paint, also comes his ability to get fouled and capitalize at the line. The guard attempted about 6 free throws per game and was able to make them at a 72% clip.

We know about the guard and his offensive prowess. What else does he offer the Bobcats? Kirk is an exceptional rebounder for his size. He was able to haul in just over 6 rebounds per contest a year ago. Kirk is best suited as a point guard, and a point guard who can rebound at a high level helps the offense immensely. They can get out and run or run their half-court sets knowing that the ball is in the hands of their best ball carrier.

Kirk is a good defender and has enough speed to get into the lane and force turnovers and produce steals. The guard can contribute all this production without fouling. Being as versatile as Kirk can be the ability to play at his continuous high level without fouling may be the most impressive aspect of his whole game.