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Thomas said improved communication with Vaughn has aided his development entering 2023-24. “Yeah I’d probably just say (I’m) more comfortable with the coach,” he said. “But as far as playing, I’ve been comfortable. I really just know what coach expects. He came in filling in for our last coach, so I was feeling everything out (last season).” “So having a full training camp, knowing what he expects, knowing how he wants the team run, that’s really helped me a lot. So it really helped me with what I want to work on this summer. But as far as playing I’ve been comfortable. Since rookie year I’ve been comfortable. It’s just opportunity, that’s all.”