Kevin Boyle's regression dwarf Joe's current struggles, not even the same ballpark. Boyle's problems were many......sniff sniff sniff sniff......to go from 1st team FR All-American to airballing multiple free throws as a SR.
Here's a bit of trivia about ole Kev. Several ex Hawks and other former collegiates had a daily game at West High one fall. Group booted and lost key when the long distance phone bill arrived and it turned out Kevin had spent hours on the office phone with his bookie in Chicago.
I see Joe's current struggles as mostly growing pains, bit of a soph slump. While he won't be remembered for his toughness, the lack is overstated on here imo. He's a willing and capable defender on the best wings in the douche for starters, that takes a certain amount right there. It's hard when they d you up like that, Joe's learning.
Joe's not a top tier all time great, but heading for Matt Gatens level. Actually the guy he most reminds me of is Bobby Hanson.