5 reasons Penn should be afraid of Antoine Mason

 

Penn welcomes Antoine Mason and Niagara to the Palestra on Tuesday, and the Quakers should be shaking in their boots. Here's why:

1. His scoring ability

If Penn State guard Tim Frazier was able to tear the Quakers' defense apart, then Mason should have an even bigger day. Mason comes in averaging 31.2 points per game. His low scoring game of the season was still a solid 25 points against Buffalo.

2. Getting to the line

After only getting to the line 7.8 times per game last season, Mason's averaging 12 free throws per game this season. The Quakers may have no choice but to foul him if he is getting into the lane easily.

3. His father's game

Mason is the son of former New York Knicks' standout Anthony Mason. After three seasons averaging 16.7, 15.1 and 18.7 respectively, Antoine has broken out in his senior season, following after his father, Anthony, who finally averaged double-digits in his fourth year with the Knicks.

4. His shooting percentage

The most impressive part of Mason's game so far this season has been his efficiency. He's shooting 50 percent from the field, and he's averaged 31 points on just 20 shots per game.

5. His effort

Read my fellow Sports Editor Ian Wenik's article on Mason and learn about Mason's passion.

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