Obviously I've put a lot into it and had to work for it, though. Averaging 13.9 minutes a game and nearly six points per contest for Iowa State, Wilson has seen important minutes as a first-year player. These are things that the coaches can talk about, but when you have a real-life example, it means a heck of a lot more. For many athletes, the transition from prominent star to understudy and reserve player is difficult and stressful. Wilson agrees but remains comfortable with her present situation, acknowledging that it's a necessary phase while learning to take her game to its highest level.
College basketball is much more of a team game.
We all work hard together and cheer for each other. Everybody has a role, from the person off the bench to the last person. Wilson plays the role of instigator, which contrasts somewhat with Frese's more stable, methodical style. She's always in attack mode, and she's shot the ball better. Through 18 games, Wilson has connected on 55 percent of her three-point attempts, converting 11 of 20.