Starting on a state championship team as a freshman, Suder's role was a motor guy and a plus-defender, even as a freshman.  He made plays on the offensive glass.  He made hustle plays.   They didn't need him to score.  His play last year evolved immediately to that of a slasher, whose production on the scoreboard and back board had to increase immediately.  He lived up to that early, while honing his defense--being able to guard the opponent's best player without picking up bad fouls.

What started to show midway through his sophomore season was the improvement in his jump shot.  His ranged beyond the 3pt line was non-existent as a freshman.  It wasn't just because as a freshman his offensive production wasn't counted on.  His shot mechanics, though not bad, weren't where they needed to be. 

Suder's progression into his junior year includes more playmaking, especially off the dribble.  While there have been times he's needed to attack more, when he's getting downhill he's finding the openings as the defense helps and rotates around him.  He's also showed more of a mid-range game, jump shot and floater.  He still needs to improve consistency from 3PT range, but it's not something that can't go unguarded.

Next thing to add to his game?  Possibly making people pay for going under on ball screens or handoffs.  That goes with being a more consistent behind the arc.

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