Learning more about Detroit’s newest addition…
Colorado point guard Spencer Dinwiddie was making the most of his junior season and his Buffaloes were 14-2 when he suffered a torn ACL on Jan. 12. The injury ended the season for the 6-foot-6 guard, who ultimately decided to go pro in order to more fully focus on his recovery. Thursday night, Stan Van Gundy used the Pistons’ only pick (No. 38 overall) to nab Dinwiddie, a first-round talent according to many.
Five months removed from surgery, reports indicate that Dinwiddie is progressing well. A day after the draft, we spoke with his college head coach, Tad Boyle, to get the inside information on Dinwiddie, the player and the person. We even asked about his infamous mustache.
0:38 – “I think they’re getting a first-round talent.”
2:07 – Dinwiddie’s impact on the 2013-14 Buffaloes
3:43 – His evolution as a leader
5:05 – Areas where Dinwiddie can improve
6:36 – “He thinks like a point guard,” but can play both guard positions offensively and defensively (that’s “one of the things, I think, a lot of NBA teams liked about him”).
7:10 – “He’s not only a capable defender, but Spencer’s a willing defender.”
8:10 – Dinwiddie’s tight-knit family and the recruiting process
9:32 – The infamous mustache
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