Right now, Gavin's defense is comparable to Wilcher's. He seems to be a tweener, where he lacks perimeter quickness and body mass in the paint. Can it be fixed? Perhaps in the off-season. So for now, it has to be overcome with effort/intensity or it has to be hidden through schemes. Gavin could be an important cog for our machine; but right now, he has no rhythm on offense and he is a defensive liability, so, his court time could be at risk.
Honestly, I was thinking the same thing about Connor; but he has elevated his game the past three outings.