More on Cam Oliver

In Rob Dauster's Mountain West Conference preview:

"THE REST OF THE MWC FIRST TEAM:

Cam Oliver, Nevada: If [Trey] Kell is the most important player in the league, Oliver is the most talented player.

BREAKOUT STAR: Cam Oliver, Nevada

Trey Kell already had his breakout, in league play last season. I want to go with Helmsley here, but I’m not sure how much better his numbers can get this year with the way SDSU plays and the clogged back court. So I’ll go with Oliver, who I think has a chance to emerge on the radar of NBA teams this winter."

What am I missing? Oliver to "emerge on the radar" -- why wouldn't he already be there?