Josh Odem could be one of the best basketball guards in the Southern Conference.
He has the natural ability and has displayed it at times, including during the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s second-half run in Saturday’s loss to Murray State.
The sophomore has both sparkled and fizzled during the Mocs’ 4-6 season, which has resulted in additional gray hairs for coach John Shulman.
Odem just plays with what he was born with – athleticism, instinct and a high basketball IQ.
“I have to figure out my work ethic and get that right,” said Odem, who missed the team meeting Monday because he was taking a final exam. “I have to change that. It’s what I’m trying to do now, go hard every day.”