What point guard Ques Glover brings to Big 12-bound BYU

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Former Florida guard Ques Glover will play his final year of college basketball for the Cougars as they head into the Big 12. | Matt Stamey, Associated Press

It appears that BYU has its point guard as it enters the Big 12 era.

Ques Glover, a 6-foot, 180-pound grad transfer from Samford University, fills several big needs for the Cougars — he’s a lightning-quick, proven three-level scorer that can create his own shot, attack the rim, get to the free-throw line and take care of the basketball. His experience is expected to pay dividends for BYU as well.

“One thing that I did know was Jimmer Fredette. I grew up watching him play in March Madness and some of his games. That’s pretty much all I knew about BYU.” — BYU transfer Ques Glover

Glover has one year of eligibility remaining and he’s hoping to make the most of his final season of college basketball.

When he entered the transfer portal after the 2022-23 campaign, he was seeking an opportunity to play at a high level. Programs like LSU, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Mississippi State and Florida pursued him.

The fact that the Cougars are joining the Big 12 this season played “a little bit of a role” in his decision.

“I was trying to get back on this biggest stage and try to help lead a team to winning and try to make a run to March Madness,” he said.

What does Glover bring to BYU?

“Some of my strengths are playing with pace and speed and slowing the game down sometimes. My midrange game is one of the best. I feel like I can get to the rim and get my teammates involved by kicking it out to open shooters,” he said. “I’m trying to become more consistent from catch-and-shoot 3s.

“I did a pretty good job of that this year. I increased my 3-point percentage by 9%-10%,” he continued. “I feel like I can bring a lot of energy and I play with a lot of passion. I’m a good leader, trying to get my teammates involved and rally behind one another.”

Those are qualities BYU needs as it heads into its first season…

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Author : Deseret News

Publish date : 2023-06-02 17:30:00

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