Honestly, I think it's just him being more attack-minded.
I don't know that it's anything crazy. From my perspective, I thought he was thinking less and more just going and doing. Catch and immediately attack and put the defense on its heels instead of holding, surveying, hesitating and then attacking. I think getting fully healthy has helped, for sure. Maybe his dad and girlfriend being in town also helps. But he looked more confident. Looked like he had his swagger back. Like he was mentally tough. Not trying to say he hadn't been, if that makes sense, but he looked like, "I'm just going to go out there and play like I know how to play and not let anything bother me."
Here's what he told us after the game, in a few quotes:
• "I knew I had to be more aggressive in pick-and-roll and not be passive with my passes, so that made a difference."
• "Gotta be aggressive, man. Last game, it's not me only taking three shots, I've got to help my team win. I've got to be aggressive, that's who I am, and when I'm aggressive, I can do both — score and assist."
• "Had some bad games, games where I wasn't aggressive, but I'm back now. ... Had a good performance, and I feel like I grew my confidence more. That's why I said I'm back."
Hope that sort of answers your question. I think just moving the ball, having more confidence, not trying to do too much, just knowing his plays — both scoring and assisting — will come in the flow of the offense.
Thread Replies (10)
@Chris Coleman Neo played so much faster, got open without the ball
-- Stech
Feb 21, 2026 at 02:41 PM ET
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02/21/26 02:41 PM ET
Talk about fast. The length of the court pass to Hansberry was a bullet. **
-- GBOHokie
Feb 21, 2026 at 05:18 PM ET
GBOHokie
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02/21/26 05:18 PM ET
That was a great pass and a great catch by Hansberry. **
-- HokieEngineer
Feb 21, 2026 at 06:12 PM ET
HokieEngineer
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02/21/26 06:12 PM ET
If only Drones hit in stride like that. **
-- GBOHokie
Feb 21, 2026 at 06:14 PM ET
GBOHokie
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02/21/26 06:14 PM ET
@David Cunningham - interested in your thoughts on this question
-- TomTurkey
Feb 21, 2026 at 03:06 PM ET
TomTurkey
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02/21/26 03:06 PM ET
Honestly, I think it's just him being more attack-minded.
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-- David Cunningham
Feb 21, 2026 at 03:25 PM ET
David Cunningham
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02/21/26 03:25 PM ET
I agree. He wasn't hesitant. He was decisive. **
-- Chris Coleman
Feb 21, 2026 at 05:16 PM ET
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02/21/26 05:16 PM ET
I think he’s getting healthier. In previous games, his shot seemed flat.
-- WestEndHokie39
Feb 21, 2026 at 04:17 PM ET
WestEndHokie39
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02/21/26 04:17 PM ET
Was at the game today, and this is what I saw re: Neo's shot...
-- Gobbler Guru
Feb 21, 2026 at 07:39 PM ET
Gobbler Guru
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02/21/26 07:39 PM ET
Great answer David, his being aware and fixing the challenge is critical
-- Stech
Feb 21, 2026 at 03:40 PM ET
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02/21/26 03:40 PM ET