Overview: Sheehey is a 6-6, 200 pound sophomore from Stuart, Fla. As a freshman, Sheehey averaged 4.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. Sheehey was one of four Hoosiers to play in all 32 games in the 2010-11 campaign. Three times Sheehey scored in double figures, including a 14-point effort in a 67-53 loss at Purdue on Feb. 8. Sheehey went viral for this dunk against Iowa on Feb. 5, which was a finalist on CBS's 2011 Papa John's Dunks of the Year show.
Best case: Sheehey is the player we saw him be at Hoosier Hysteria. A noticeably more filled-out Sheehey becomes aggressive driving to the basket and creates his own high-percentage shot. Sheehey develops into a guy that can score from anywhere on the floor, which was something the Hoosiers lacked last season during their many offensive droughts. Instead of just being known as a dynamic dunker, Sheehey is someone the Hoosiers can rely on to score on a more consistent basis. Defensively, Sheehey's length allows him to get in the passing lanes on the perimeter. By Big Ten play, IU Coach Tom Crean has no choice but to start Sheehey.
Worst case: Hoosier Hysteria is the highlight of Sheehey's sophomore season. Sheehey's new-found offensive confidence hurts IU with poor decision-making and frequently forced shots. Rather than being a guy that can score from anywhere on the floor, Sheehey reverts back to his freshman season where most of his points came at the rim. Sheehey struggles to handle the increased workload without Maurice Creek and often becomes invisible at the end of games when needed most. Instead of taking a step forward, Sheehey steps to the side and lets other IU guards emerge.
Outlook: All signs point to Sheehey being IU's most improved player this season. Hoosier fans might've been a little surprised by Sheehey's athleticism last year but he was still very raw on both sides of the ball. Sheehey will likely be coming off the bench to start the season, but don't be surprised if he takes Tom Pritchard's starting job---early. IU fans will likely witness a few more rim-shattering dunks out of Sheehey. However, if Hoosier Hysteria was any indication as to what we'll see from Sheehey this season, expect a lot more than a YouTube clip and 4.8 points per game.
