PCTI VI Quick Storylines by Player

Guys: As we get closer, and the blog gains steam, I wanted to do some quick hits and storylines by player to keep an eye on the next month until the draft....

• Abe Unit: After pouring his heart out to the group twice in the last two months, is he really ready to regain his old form and dominance, or is it guilt taking over and he's nothing more than a streaky option.
• Flying Bryan: Only player in PCTI who has gotten better every year.  Finally shook the label of perennial breakout candidate, and now is a steady, quiet option that gives his all, helps in a variety of ways, and doesn't require massive ball consumption.
• W. Murray State University: Classic example of BC's comment in the email thread about how there really is no breakout candidate, and rather guys that just play better one year to the next.  Had his shot been  even close to what it usually is, Wes would have had a huge PCTI5.  Tenacious defender and effort on the glass is second to none, look for a big year.
• Sir AHop: Look for Hops to get re-focused on his strengths after getting away from them the last few years.  Gone are the days of facilitating with the dribble and shot, back are the days of defense, well timed cuts, and even better timed rebounds.
• Smo's Rim: After a move to Dallas was expected to skyrocket Smo's PCTI career, he has quietly stepped away from the game almost entirely, thus erasing his once decorated quick sky hook.  Expect him to continue shooting almost 100% on mid ranges the D forces him to shoot, finding the trash buckets by avoiding the crowd, and taking advantage of the Bruise's one year absence with more post play.
• Actor: Re-dedicated to PCTI and competitive basketball, the Actor has frequented with the likes of Jalen Rose, Terrell Owens, and many other ex-professional athletes.  Although he won't want to admit it, and will continue claiming injury issues, expect Act to come into PCTI playing some of the best ball of his life.
• Dan the Yogurt Man: In an effort to groom all facets of his game, Dan gave up the 5-on-5 game in favor of competitive 3-on-3, putting a focus on ball handling, individual defense, and an inside out game.  Playing upwards of 4 times a week should yield positive results.
• Bambi Carney: Has managed to become the perennial top pick every year due to lack of downside, and has delivered on that promise year in and out.  With BC, you know you're getting all the things no one else wants to do.  Crash the o-glass, occupancy of the elbows, and guarding the Bruiser.  With no Bruise to bang with, there should be an even more fresh BC to attack the glass.
• Ben N' Noble Booksellers: After observing him at the C-ORR-T for Smo's wedding, what he would think was one of his worst performances, I thought was alarming for whoever he plays against in PCTI VI.  His body control was phenomenal, his defense fantastic, and ability to get the shots he wanted was uncanny.  
• Spot Unit: Being thrust into a leadership role can make people go one of two ways, in Spot's case, I expect it to be a positive.  A part time coach, he knows what he likes in a player.  He's gotten better every year despite now being the elder statements of the group.  The ability to get his feet set and shot off quicker than anyone will yield positive results every year, as he's a natural born shooter.
• Scotty D: We all know his game, but the guy is fiercely competitive, and will have an agenda this year to remind everyone of what he can do.  Was riding a PCTI high two years ago, but has cooled after a year away.  Expect him to be throwing his even bigger body around and with no Bruiser around, look for him to try and impose his will and gain his reputation back.
• Nature Boy: Although not playing as much as he has in the past, will be in just as good of shape, and I expect his shot to be falling more than last year.  Will bring his A+ effort game with no question, but how he will handle not only organizing the weekend, but dealing with the pressure of potentially being the top pick remains to be seen.
• Deuce: MVP every year, this will never change.

Not enough time to edit this post, so apologies for the typos.