As frustrating as that loss was... with the extended lay off, missed games and playing a top-level, well-coached, good shooting team for our first game in 17 days, the key was how our guys were going to react to it?
What we see here is Exhibit A that this young man gets it. If he can become Robin to Bouknight's Batman, we are going to be scary good come March my friends.
In order to get to the top of the mountain, you don't ever get to walk a straight, easy path. The real question is how do you handle it when you face adversity? R.J. Cole just showed you that he takes accountability. My liking and respect for him just took a significant step forward.
This loss might just prove to be a positive for the growth of this team moving forward.