Glued-Together UAB Guard With Grit Over Flash
In the 2005-06 season, Patrick Hassell was a reserve guard for UAB who earned a roster spot as a walk-on and brought toughness, maturity, and academic discipline to the Blazers[1]. His box score impact was modest—ESPN lists him at 0.9 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 0.0 assists per game with a 33.3% field-goal mark—but his value came from being reliable, coachable, and willing to do the unglamorous work[2][5]. If a team wants depth, energy, and a low-ego guard who already proved he could fight onto a Division I roster, Hassell is the kind of player who quietly makes the room better[1].
