How good will Jajuan be next season?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I never mentioned mind games. It was a known and published fact that JJJ was on a tight leash.

Where was that published? I remember he wasn't very good his first two years and then improved and earned his playing time the third.

[GGGG]

I never mentioned mind games. It was a known and published fact that JJJ was on a tight leash. I did not say think , I said believe.

Accept the fact. JJJ is a very high quality player.

He is a quality player.  I have said as such.

I am disputing your assertion that he is a good distributor and ball handler.  He is very quick.  He can attack the basket better than anyone at the team.  Turned himself into a decent shooter.  Not going to claim he is something he isn't.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I don't have the ability to calculate the advanced stats — usage, offensive rating, etc.

I got you.

Usage: 13% (t-4th)
Ortg: 112.7 (1st)
Drtg: 98.6 (2nd)

He was fantastic in BE play last season. I hope the trend continues next season. Howard, Rowsey, Hauser, and Reinhardt should help clear out some massive driving lanes for JJJ.

[Goose]

He will be MVP of team. Think he is going to have major breakout year. Even with HE last year on the team I think he was best player the last six weeks of the season.

[GGGG]

He will be MVP of team. Think he is going to have major breakout year. Even with HE last year on the team I think he was best player the last six weeks of the season.

I think it's him or Luke.

I don't think JJJ's minutes are at stake.  If I were Duane I might be a little concerned however.

[bilsu]

I never mentioned mind games. It was a known and published fact that JJJ was on a tight leash. I did not say think , I said believe.

Accept the fact. JJJ is a very high quality player.

JJJ was not recruited by Wojo and I do not think they are always on the same page. However, JJJ has improve significantly under Wojo.

[brandx]

Agreed.  He starts at the #3 alongside Katin and Hanni at the #4 and #2 respectively.  I think PG is a little up in the air but the other 4 starting slots are spoken for in my opinion.  Now distribution of minutes?  That's a completely open question.

Interesting.  We're not young anymore by any stretch.  Likely to start 3 Seniors with a RS Junior as 6th man.

I agree. Unless something changes, JJJ has earned the right to start.

[Folks,,,]

A lot of times players didn't finish on the passes JJJ made.

Remember to check your rear view mirror when backing up so quickly.

[brewcity77]

I never mentioned mind games. It was a known and published fact that JJJ was on a tight leash. I did not say think , I said believe.

Accept the fact. JJJ is a very high quality player.

Might not want to get too wreckless with that paint job...

[Jay Bee]

I think JjJ may have found his sweet spot usage-wise... and it's not all that high. As a sophomore, he was gunning. Bad shots.

As a junior, he was more selective and wise. Needs to continue to be careful in his decision making and can be just fine. Don't want to see shooting #'s like his sophomore year.

Turnovers continued to be an issue for him (as well as so many others on the team)... 20% turnover rate in conference while being a 19% usage guy doesn't work for me.

[real chili 83]

He'll be pretty darned good next year.

What more do you need????!!!

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Huh?  Best handle on the team?

Do you WATCH the games?

Have you forgotten Tex's (MU Fan in NY) adoration of JJJ?  Watching the games might Tex's fantasy JJJ.

That said, JaJuan took huge steps forward last year, both in shot selection and defensively.  I hardly remember any of the cringe worthy lunging for steals and leaving your man wide open last year that were so common his first two years.  Kudos to him for fighting through want was probably a disappointing first two years.

[GGGG]

Have you forgotten Tex's (MU Fan in NY) adoration of JJJ?  Watching the games might Tex's fantasy JJJ.

Hold on.

MU Fan in NY is Texas Western?

[4everwarriors]

Free Chicos 2016

[Marcus92]

I got you.

Usage: 13% (t-4th)
Ortg: 112.7 (1st)
Drtg: 98.6 (2nd)

He was fantastic in BE play last season. I hope the trend continues next season. Howard, Rowsey, Hauser, and Reinhardt should help clear out some massive driving lanes for JJJ.

Much appreciated. Your point about perimeter players opening up driving lanes could be huge this season.

[Marcus92]

I think JjJ may have found his sweet spot usage-wise... and it's not all that high. As a sophomore, he was gunning. Bad shots.

As a junior, he was more selective and wise. Needs to continue to be careful in his decision making and can be just fine. Don't want to see shooting #'s like his sophomore year.

Turnovers continued to be an issue for him (as well as so many others on the team)... 20% turnover rate in conference while being a 19% usage guy doesn't work for me.

I'd be just fine with the same level of usage and performance from Jajuan if others can step up. We were 9th in the Big East in both 3-pt. attempts and makes, and tied for 7th in 3-pt. percentage. Not a very good combination. The turnover situation was about as bad. Improvement by one player won't get us very far.

I don't think Jajuan necessarily needs to or should take more threes. When he's open, go ahead and take it. But his forte seems to be creating havoc in the middle of the floor. If he gets more opportunities to do that — hopefully because Rowsey, Reinhardt and company provide a more legitimate outside threat — it could bode well.

[keefe]

He will be MVP of team. Think he is going to have major breakout year. Even with HE last year on the team I think he was best player the last six weeks of the season.

I agree with you, Joe. I think he is the key to our season.

[keefe]

Free Chicos 2016

Agree. The man has paid his debt. Unchain the Bail Bondsman!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I agree with you, Joe. I think he is the key to our season.

I heard he was grad transferring.

[keefe]

I heard he was grad transferring.

Didn't have the credits.

[MU82]

He'll be pretty darned good next year.

What more do you need????!!!

JJJ will be first pick in 2017 NBA draft.

Duh!

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

The JJJ situation really sounded like my time at Marquette, wasn't a huge fan, but decided to stick it out anyways and just power through it, paid off my junior and senior years versus my underclass years.

He really was going to transfer though, after freshman and sophomore year, straight from the horses mouth. Gave Wojo a shot for a year along with Teve, dont know what happened where he changed his mind last year, glad he decided to stay though. Expecting a Vander esq year from him.

[WarriorFan]

I can see fish coming out for a rest (or with 2 fouls) at 15:00 and then a "death" lineup of JJJ/Rowsey/Duane/Rinehart/Cheatham and really push the tempo until the 12:00 TV timeout.  If this group can force 2 TO's plus get 2 steals and minimum 2 fast breaks in that period it could be a game changer.  It'll probably work until the opponent pulls their big guy and then it's back to 5on5 small ball and the advantages diminish... unless this group practices together A LOT and clicks.

In total, I can see 6-7 mins per game with no center... and JJJ benefits the most in this situation.

[muwarrior69]

I can see fish coming out for a rest (or with 2 fouls) at 15:00 and then a "death" lineup of JJJ/Rowsey/Duane/Rinehart/Cheatham and really push the tempo until the 12:00 TV timeout.  If this group can force 2 TO's plus get 2 steals and minimum 2 fast breaks in that period it could be a game changer.  It'll probably work until the opponent pulls their big guy and then it's back to 5on5 small ball and the advantages diminish... unless this group practices together A LOT and clicks.

In total, I can see 6-7 mins per game with no center... and JJJ benefits the most in this situation.

So you don't think Heidt can play those 6-7 minutes?

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Hold on.

MU Fan in NY is Texas Western?

Pretty sure