Aspects of Hunter Tyson’s game have changed over the last year. For one, he had to shed the tag of one-dimensional. He heard the chants of “soft shooter” from rival crowds. The Monroe, N.C. native did not turn a deaf ear or become defensive when some referenced him as a one-trick pony.
Instead, the 6-foot-8 Tyson spent time expanding his
overall skill-set. This entailed longer hours in the weight room and a devotion
to hitting the glass harder, going to the rim more than ever, and also putting
the ball on the floor and creating separation.
The transformation has enabled
Tyson to become one of the prized recruits of a talent-rich North Carolina
Class of 2018.
“It’s been a whole process and really allowed for me
to grow as a player,” said Tyson, who showed his vastly improved all-around game during the NBA
Top 100 camp at the University of Virginia.
“I’m looking forward to seeing Coach (John) Beilein
and staff and Michigan at the end of the month (June 30th). Right
now, there are no favorites. I’m taking everything in stride.”
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