Jamil Jones

[Real Chilly Podcast]

I still see Jones as having value to this team moving forward as a zone-buster.

Many of you are saying his game is one-dimensional, in the form of a one dribble and shoot kind of guy.  He also has length and athleticism.  These are three key ingredients to being a good offensive player when attacking a zone.

Maybe he doesn't get many minutes in this capacity this year, or maybe Buzz is saving him as a secret weapon for later in the year. Who knows at this point, but with Jae leaving, I believe some of his inside-out responsibilities will have to be picked up by Jones/Anderson/S.Taylor, and the fact is, Juniors get PT for Buzz.

Back to the original point, though, I still see Jones as having significant (midrange shooting, outside shooting, rebounding) value against a team like Syracuse/ND/Louisville who will throw a lot of zone at you.

I think our best zone beating lineup would look like this (this squad can run too, but would have defensive issues potentially):

Wilson (high post distribution, baseline/elbow jumpers, rebounding)
Crowder (inside scoring/outside shooting, rebounding)
Jamail Jones (freethrow line shooting, high post distribution, rebounding)
DJO (outside spot up shooting)
Cadougan (penetration/distribution)

or next year...?

Otule
Wilson
Jamail
Mayo
Blue


...I would take Jones over Anderson, because I feel Anderson's shooting needs work, and also his creative passing may work against him with a zone getting passes deflected/stolen...

[We R Final Four]

"The 17% Long Range Secret Weapon"

[Nukem2]

"The 17% Long Range Secret Weapon"

Hard to get a rythym when you are in for one or two plays.

[MuMark]

Anybody can be a one dribble and shoot kind of guy......it would be nice if he would turn into a one dribble, shoot, and score kind of guy.


"Many of you are saying his game is one-dimensional, in the form of a one dribble and shoot kind of guy."

[GGGG]

Way to small a sample size.  Acker was once like 1-19 on 3s his junior year when his playing time was limited and his confidence was shot but was good when he had regular playing time.  

I am going by reputation from recruiting experts, Buzz and player comments on Jamail's abilities.      

Believe me, I hope I am wrong.  

But your example of Acker, while not exact, is a good one to keep in mind.  I recall thinking "meh" when he returned, but we did need him.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Believe me, I hope I am wrong.  

But your example of Acker, while not exact, is a good one to keep in mind.  I recall thinking "meh" when he returned, but we did need him.

Time to get Mellow some ganja...

[MUMac]

Hard to get a rythym when you are in for one or two plays.

Isn't that the purpose of a zone buster?

but, he has been in for longer stretches to build that percentage.  When you give up points without generating offense, it is hard to see the floor for more than 2 minutes in conference.

I have not given up on him and I hope he has not as well.  He could be a valuable link.  Right now, though, he is not getting it done on either end. 

[Freeport Warrior]

He needs to hit a few, get some confidence back and he will be fine. He was a lights out shooter in hs, just needs to get the mental game back.