Next year

[Bo Ryan's Massage Therapist]

I would be more surprised if he stayed. Buzz has his favorites and he has since he's been here. It's clear that JJJ isn't one of them and I'm sure he realizes it. I also think that people underestimate how much it probably irks him that Jake plays how many minutes he does and now he doesn't even get any playing time. Jake has had some decent games but he also disappears for games at a time and it is really uncalled for that JJJ can't get some playing time when this happens. Sitting on the bench as a top 40 kid when the guy playing all the minutes ahead of you disappears frequently can't sit real well with him. To his credit he has appeared to be a good teammate this year, but I guarantee you this season wasn't what he had in mind when he committed here and I think if he does leave we are going to really regret not giving him more time this year.

I'm wondering if the off the court adjustment has been harder for JJJ. Remember Mayo early on?  For a while before being suspended he didn't play because he needed to get his academics in order.  If that area is lacking, Buzz has a history of benching guys until they get their sh$t together. Could be the case with JJJ

[4th and State]

I think Buzz likes JJJ. He talked glowingly about him before the season started.  He is not in the rotation, basically because Thomas and Mayo are getting all the minutes. We have not won a blowout game the whole conference season, so there are no garbage minutes.

Pure speculation, but perhaps he told Buzz he intends to transfer at the seasons end and that could be the main reason his minutes have dropped.  I can't think of many other logically reasons for the several DNP he has picked up lately when he played a decent amount early in the season and even into the BE schedule (First STJ matchup was the last game got good minutes I believe).  Even the blowout against Villanova he didn't come in till what, 2 minutes to go?  Doesn't look good IMO.

[Litehouse]

Pure speculation, but perhaps he told Buzz he intends to transfer at the seasons end and that could be the main reason his minutes have dropped.  I can't think of many other logically reasons for the several DNP he has picked up lately when he played a decent amount early in the season and even into the BE schedule (First STJ matchup was the last game got good minutes I believe).  Even the blowout against Villanova he didn't come in till what, 2 minutes to go?  Doesn't look good IMO.

Mayo and Jake were both playing much better later in the season.

[BCHoopster]

With less scoring from the frontline next year, it will be hard for me to think that DWil will get more time or the same time.  They will be young next year so have to grow with Duane, Dawson,
Hill, JJJ as your 4 guards, play Mayo on the wing with Burton, Taylor and Fisher when available.  Do not see Cohen, Shayok, Derrick or Juan seeing as much time, I am sure I am wrong on the
last two, but hoping, Pierce will play just because of his size. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Pure speculation, but perhaps he told Buzz he intends to transfer at the seasons end and that could be the main reason his minutes have dropped.  I can't think of many other logically reasons for the several DNP he has picked up lately when he played a decent amount early in the season and even into the BE schedule (First STJ matchup was the last game got good minutes I believe).  Even the blowout against Villanova he didn't come in till what, 2 minutes to go?  Doesn't look good IMO.

JJJ's last game where he contributed significant minutes was Butler at home. Before that, he was either injured or contributing well. What happened during the Butler game? Mayo happened.

As many others were kind to point out, Mayo has really come into his own the past 9 games. His production has shot up and as a result, so have his minutes. Mayo and JJJ play the same position and the same style. Having them on the court at the same time is redundant and counter-productive.

JJJ's playing time has been cut because Buzz shortens always the rotation in the second half of the conference season, Mayo is playing really well, and because Jake is the only three point shooter on the team. Who is JJJ gonna take time from?

He may transfer, he may not. I have no idea. But I don't think that it would have been decided already. I doubt they could really keep that under wraps this long.

[Litehouse]

The emergence of Mayo was the main reason, but Jake also got hot, shooting 44% from 3PT (23-52) over the last 7 games (including 1-7 in the forgettable Villanova game).  Jake also plays better defense than JJJ.  With those two stepping up at the 2, and Burton earning more minutes at the 3, JJJ was left behind when Buzz tightened up the rotations.

[Tums Festival]

Anyone who thinks Derrick Wilson will see less minutes next year is setting themselves up for major disappointment. With us being young and inexperienced next season, Buzz will lean heavily on his buddy for leadership. How that works out will be interesting.

[Wojo'sMojo]

JJJ's last game where he contributed significant minutes was Butler at home. Before that, he was either injured or contributing well. What happened during the Butler game? Mayo happened.

As many others were kind to point out, Mayo has really come into his own the past 9 games. His production has shot up and as a result, so have his minutes. Mayo and JJJ play the same position and the same style. Having them on the court at the same time is redundant and counter-productive.

JJJ's playing time has been cut because Buzz shortens always the rotation in the second half of the conference season, Mayo is playing really well, and because Jake is the only three point shooter on the team. Who is JJJ gonna take time from?

He may transfer, he may not. I have no idea. But I don't think that it would have been decided already. I doubt they could really keep that under wraps this long.

There have been plenty of games where Jake hasn't played well recently. Against Providence 36 minutes played, 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 to's. Game before against Villanova 34 minutes played, 5 points, 4 rebounds, 0 assists, 2 to's. JJJ should have gotten a chance in those games to provide a spark. JJJ and Mayo are both more than capable of hitting 3's. I don't understand why you don't think they can play together. I would rather have a player capable of hitting 3's and putting the ball on the floor, than a one dimensional spot up shooter...especially when the one dimensional shooter is struggling. Were Pippen and Jordan redundant because their games were similar? I just find it odd you don't think they can play together and I disagree. In games against really athletic teams JT has looked very pedestrian and I think JJJ offers more against the athletic teams.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

There have been plenty of games where Jake hasn't played well recently. Against Providence 36 minutes played, 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 to's. Game before against Villanova 34 minutes played, 5 points, 4 rebounds, 0 assists, 2 to's. JJJ should have gotten a chance in those games to provide a spark. JJJ and Mayo are both more than capable of hitting 3's. I don't understand why you don't think they can play together. I would rather have a player capable of hitting 3's and putting the ball on the floor, than a one dimensional spot up shooter...especially when the one dimensional shooter is struggling. Where Pippen and Jordan redundant because their games were similar? I just find it odd you don't think they can play together and I disagree. In games against really athletic teams JT has looked very pedestrian and I think JJJ offers more against the athletic teams.

They can't play together on THIS team. We have a PG who can't shoot. We have a PF that shoots maybe 30% from 3. Our C can't shoot the 3. We need the SG/SF positions to be great from three to counter all the poor shooting. JJJ shoots 29% from 3. Mayo shoots 31%. They can't compare to Thomas' 40%. We need Thomas on the floor as often as possible to spread out the defense. Usually the PG could do that, but Derrick doesn't. So that role needs to be handled by Jake.

Imagine what defenses would do to us if Jake wasn't here. They would play 5 players in the paint and dare us to shoot over them. Mayo wouldn't be able to drive, JJJ wouldn't be able to drive, Derrick wouldn't be able to drive, Gardner wouldn't be able to operate in the post. We would launch shot after shot, make about 1/4 and lose by double digits. That's what I think would happen without Thomas this year. I don't think we can afford to cut his minutes.

[MU82]

They can't play together on THIS team. We have a PG who can't shoot. We have a PF that shoots maybe 30% from 3. Our C can't shoot the 3. We need the SG/SF positions to be great from three to counter all the poor shooting. JJJ shoots 29% from 3. Mayo shoots 31%. They can't compare to Thomas' 40%. We need Thomas on the floor as often as possible to spread out the defense. Usually the PG could do that, but Derrick doesn't. So that role needs to be handled by Jake.

Imagine what defenses would do to us if Jake wasn't here. They would play 5 players in the paint and dare us to shoot over them. Mayo wouldn't be able to drive, JJJ wouldn't be able to drive, Derrick wouldn't be able to drive, Gardner wouldn't be able to operate in the post. We would launch shot after shot, make about 1/4 and lose by double digits. That's what I think would happen without Thomas this year. I don't think we can afford to cut his minutes.

I guess what mubuzz is saying is that, if JJJ were given the chance, maybe he could have established himself as somebody the defense would have had to defend. JJJ's added bonus would have been if the defender got to close to him, he could blow by the defender, drive and create either for himself or for others. And isn't it plausible that Mayo would have earned that respect if he played Jake's position?

[Wojo'sMojo]

They can't play together on THIS team. We have a PG who can't shoot. We have a PF that shoots maybe 30% from 3. Our C can't shoot the 3. We need the SG/SF positions to be great from three to counter all the poor shooting. JJJ shoots 29% from 3. Mayo shoots 31%. They can't compare to Thomas' 40%. We need Thomas on the floor as often as possible to spread out the defense. Usually the PG could do that, but Derrick doesn't. So that role needs to be handled by Jake.

Imagine what defenses would do to us if Jake wasn't here. They would play 5 players in the paint and dare us to shoot over them. Mayo wouldn't be able to drive, JJJ wouldn't be able to drive, Derrick wouldn't be able to drive, Gardner wouldn't be able to operate in the post. We would launch shot after shot, make about 1/4 and lose by double digits. That's what I think would happen without Thomas this year. I don't think we can afford to cut his minutes.

Well letting our pg dictate what players are able to be on the court due to his limitations is a whole other discussion. I think that JJJ and Mayo shoot the 3 at a high enough clip that they would have to respect them almost as much as JT. JJJ is at .290 and JT is at .388 on threes this year. Obviously JT has shown to be a better 3 point shooter this year, but it's not like I'm comparing Someone who has no shooting ability to him. And having someone who could actually put the ball on the floor instead of floating around the perimeter might open up the offense a little more...we are so predictable on offense I think you are overvaluing JT's contributions. Btw in a similar sample size last year JT was 10-36 on 3's for a .278 clip while this year JJJ is 9-31 for a .290 clip. I think JT is a better shooter but not as much as you make it out to be.