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That was in second half when MU was down 24Everyone referring to first half at 14 minute mark, when he went for weak layup and yanked. He had played maybe 30 seconds.
I agree - Buzz's success with high school kids was oddly low, given how many Top 100 kids he brought to MU. But, the highest rated were Vander and JJJ...and they look an awful lot alike in so many ways at this stage within their careers - as 2nd semester sophomores.Burton will kill it at Iowa State. Perhaps JJJ will be joining him there too. MU is starting a pipeline now of kids transferring out of MU and going on to good career at ISU. Christopherson. McKay. Burton.
I just love that people knock Juan for only being able to score against low-major teams yet they cry for JJJ to get more time because when he was getting long stints he was scoring. Guess who those scoring games came against? Low major competition. He has 9 career double digit scoring games in a year and a half and one came against Arizona State. The next best team it came against? North Dakota maybe? I guess the question becomes "which was the tallest of the midgets?"It doesn't take much to see that JJJ doesn't rebound well, (opinion) doesn't defend well, doesn't shoot well (and that's not changing unless his shot form changes, which at 20 years old with probably about 12 years of that form it's not changing anytime soon), doesn't distribute well, and has a loose handle. Hopefully he can improve on a number of these areas, but until he does just playing a guy to play him makes no sense, whether the season is a lost cause or not. There is no lottery in college basketball for recruits. Winning every game even when you have no chance of making the tournament does no harm. Put the 5 best out on the court and make every attempt to win every game. You need to create a winning culture, and sitting your better players just because they're older in an unsuccessful year does the complete opposite of that. "Hey guys, we haven't won enough this year so we're throwing the towel in." That's a good competitive mindset and the type of attitude I want my team to have right there.Play your best players. It's clear to see that JJJ is not one of the best players on this team.
No fatigue? Can't be---we play 8 and fatigue sets in seems like every game.
Jajuan may well be the most physically gifted guy on the team, which only makes this more frustrating, because he's also pretty clearly been the worst guy. I would love to see him put it together because with his raw ability he could be another Jerel McNeal.
You are clueless. And yet what is incredibly funny is that you also have double standards. You champion a guy like Derrick getting max minutes and being deserving, and crap on a sophomore who has so much more talent,potential and production (if scoring matters in basketball??) than Derrick it is comical. May want to revisit Bama's column on Derrick's improvement this year..he also adds commentary on JJJ's defense - which is much better than you recognize/realize.Stick to evaluating something you know more about - volleyball.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
If tonight's loss was based on fatigue why did we get killed the first 10 minutes of the second half, and then had a really good run after that? Were always at a disadvantage playing 6, but I thought there was more prominent factors tonight. I would like to see us switch up our defense more often. SH had a lot of good looks especially when we extended our 1-3-1 to their side of the court. I give SH a lot of credit for knocking down the open perimeter shots, since the last three games they haven't
I think my head is about to explode, seriously, Jerel McNeal? People, it's ok, let it go, he's no good, and he never will be at MU or anywhere on this level. He's an ok mid-major player at best. Life as an MU fan goes on, we'll replace him with someone better.
I don't think Jajuan will ever be Jerel McNeal, I'm not at all saying that. I'm just saying the skillset is there. He has the length and quickness to be disruptive in the lane, the ability to drive, and is good at getting free on the perimeter (though that may be part of the defense knowing he's 7/44 from beyond the arc).The difference is Jerel was more ready physically coming in, and more importantly he developed his game. Jajuan hasn't done either of those things, so while he might have the raw talent, I think a better comparison for him in terms of what he's actually done would be Jamail Jones. Makes the occasional great defensive play or spectacular offensive finish, but usually follows it up with a couple "WTF" moments that leave you scratching your head.Please don't think I'm comparing Jajuan to Jerel. He's not in that league, not even close. Just saying the flashes of physical potential remind me a lot of things Jerel used to do.
Any argument that Wojo is misusing JJJ gets blown up by Sandy Cohen. Sandy is producing, Sandy is getting more minutes. JJJ isn't.
I said it earlier in the season, I get a "Jamail Jones" vibe from him. Highly ranked out of HS, but never able to hack it at a high-major level.
Sandy and Duane show that Wojo is willing to play players and allow them to improve on the court. One of the concerns I have with JJJ is not only has there been no improvement, but this is the second coach in as many years who has given him a chance, only to see him falling further and further down the depth chart. So why are Sandy and Duane, who while still facing up and downs ARE improving, while JJJ is basically static? I hate to say it, but he doesn't seem to be terribly coachable at this level. He may just need to be at an OVC school where he can dominate with his athleticism because he can't do that here.
Oh, hey, another thread turned into an endless Derrick bashing thread? Good, we needed one of those.Orange may be the new black, but JJJ is the new Dawson.
That's what Derrick is. 10 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 turnovers? I will take that anyday.