VIDEO: Yurtseven talks about his improved mentality

Omer Yurseven didn’t quite live up the hype in his first go-round with the Wolfpack last season. This year, however, it seems as if he’s bringing a new mentality to the court. He talked about it during the FIBA U20 championships.

23 PTS (11-13 FGs), 15 REBs for Omer Yurtseven. Productive U20. Important soph year coming under Kevin Keatts. He talked pre-draft process. pic.twitter.com/SmjZtqiMkJ

— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) July 23, 2017

Meanwhile, he continues his dominance for the U20 Turkey National Team.

.@OmerYurtseven5 closes FIBA U20 European championships with 23 points (11-13 FG) and 15 rebounds in Turkey’s 85-82 win over Ukraine

— Craig Hammel (@Hammel_Craig) July 23, 2017

While all the talk seems positive, and the numbers have been there thus far in the FIBA Championships, Yurt still has a lot of work to do on the defensive side according to ESPN’s draft analyst, Mike Schmitz.

Yurtseven’s defensive intensity still needs a lot of work but his touch in the post is impressive. Short turnarounds, jump hooks. Skilled.

— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) July 22, 2017

There has been a lot of discussion about how much the Pack will be able to count on the versatile 7 footer this season, but with a year under his belt, it looks like he’s ready to take a step forward for Keatts and company. At least that’s what we are hoping.

What do you think? Is Yurt7’s play in the FIBA Championship a sign of improvement, or is he just more comfortable playing the European style of ball?