Norwood still out of it, Rain or Shine wins 3rd straight

Despite being named "Best Player of the Game" in today's win over Gary David and the Powerade Tigers, Gabe Norwood (14 points, 6 rebounds) continues to struggle to find his rhythm in RoS head coach Yeng Guiao's system-- which is quite surprising given the Fil-Am's impressive credentials the last two years.

For one, you'd think that Norwood would be leading the team in points, assists and minutes-- as the new focal point of the offense. But so far, we've seen RoS win quarters (and games) with their one-time prized recruit sitting on the bench.

Okay, so import NBA veteran Hassan Adams dominates the ball whenever he's on the court with drive-and-dish plays, but you'd expect Norwood to be the "2" guy or the one who carries the team whenever Adams takes a breather. The way things are going, Guiao's new system has enabled just about everyone to touch the ball and call their own numbers (which is more positive then negative), with under-rated names being featured and contributing quite well-- Ryan Arana on offense and Doug Kramer playing the role of the "White Dorian Pena."

If you'd like to look on it on a positive note, you could say that Norwood is allowing the game to come to him. Letting his teammates work early and have a feel for the game, before taking over in the fourth quarter (he scored nine of his 14 in the second half) to put opponents to bed.

Either way, I'd say that Norwood's performance in three games (fortunately, all wins) warrants a grade of a B+. Good enough for other players in the league, but not for someone considered to be worthy of being on the marquee.