the steady Saluki who earned his minutes at the line
In the 2019-20 season, Ronnie Suggs Jr. was a reliable two-way guard for Southern Illinois, starting all 26 games and leading the team in free-throw percentage at 86.5% while averaging 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game[1][2]. His calling card was composure under pressure—he even rattled off 20 straight free throws in MVC play—and that kind of poise makes him the sort of glue-guy coaches trust when they need toughness, discipline, and a clean fit in a structured system[1][9].
