2 follows 1, by sequence only (unless one counts in reverse)

What can be said about Isaiah? The more pertinent question might be; where to start? Probably the smile--if you study his smile...you can learn quite a bit about the man that hails from Tacoma, Washington. His smile is infectious smile. It's big smile. It's playful. It has attitude.

Even though, Isaiah started his freshman year with plenty of hyped-expectations, his body

language showed that his 5’8” frame was prepared for the challenge. Always a smile, always laughing, always having fun, but ALL business during a game….

…and a little ink (for spice).

Out of high school IT was billed as a scorer. Fast first-step, Strong to the hoop, ability to shoot, and tough were just some of the descriptions one would here around the press.

Did I mention the smile? Seems like most of the press talk centered around his basketball skills. But from a photographer’s perspective, Isaiah had personality that could play ball.

Sure, he had speed, toughness, and MAD ball-handling skills, but what he really had was the ability to have fun. Play hard and have fun— now that’s infectious.

That infectious smile played tough.

That smile made sure a big-man knew he’d been had.

That smile complimented the work-ethic established by John Brockman and helped to steer the Huskies to win their first Pac-10 title in several years.

Isaiah Thomas earned the moniker: Freshman Phenom.

We shall see if number 2 can bring a second title.

Will IT bring the same attitude, passion, and play? He has returned with a little more ink, a few extra pounds of muscles, and he has the same smile. (omens?).

(They just opened Pac-10 with a win over the Beavs...the first step.)

As a sophomore, Isaiah is definitely at the point...a position that he relishes.