Justin Patton of the Creighton Bluejays wasn't even on the radar as this season got underway. So far, though, he's played the underdog role rather well, with 13.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 24.9 minutes per game.

Therefore, it's impressive that, in 14 games, Patton has massed 2.2 win shares and .252 per 40 minutes.

He hasn't been highly regarded, but the big man has been highly effective for the Bluejays. He has been a force offensively while deterring opposing teams from going inside without thinking twice.