In Drew Timme’s first year following a standout college career, he went undrafted then suffered a season-ending injury in the G League.

His second year? That’s seen him come into his own with the Long Island Nets and get handed his first NBA shot in Brooklyn.

No, make that seize his first NBA shot.

“You’ve got to grab the bull by the horns,” said Timme, a 24-year-old Texan with a slight twang, easy smile and lumberjack beard. “I think my first year especially, I came in a little more passive and: ‘Oh, let’s see what happens. I’m not gonna assert myself as much. I don’t wanna ruffle too many feathers.’