Remember My Name: Devin Gibson

The purpose of "Remember My Name" has always been to shine a little light on the great players we don't see much of. Since I don't see much of them, either, I have to pick them out based on their ability to lead statistical categories over the course of the season.

One such player is Devin Gibson of Texas-San Antonio. He leads the NCAA in steals, swiping 3 1/2 balls every game (That must be awkward when he swipes half a ball - I've seen some quick hands, but never quick enough to rend the leather). He's also the second-leading scorer on the Roadrunner team, behind Junior Travis Gabbidon by fractions of a point. He has a "handle" on all of the important guard skills, having handed out double-digit assists on three separate occasions as well. Oh, and he also managed 10 rebounds in an early season beatdown at the hands of big brother team Texas.

The most impressive thing about Devin is his age. He's been a true freshman leader for the Roadrunners, who challenged early in the Southland before going on a five-game conference losing streak that leaves them at their current 6-6 league mark. With both Gibson and Gabbidon returning next year, the team in general should be a force to be reckoned with. The only chance we have to see Devin in person is tenuous - the Roadrunners would have to reverse course and make the Southland championship game. That's not likely, but at least we know Devin will have three more years to make his mark.