I'm not sure if people are necessarily complaining that he left early (at least not more than a very small minority). He is a grown adult and can make his own decisions. I think it is fair to point out that his decision to leave early was poor at best, and career ending at worst. The people around him and advising where not looking out for his best interest.Our fans….”I hate this one and done nba minor league factory….I’m glad that freshman is gone! He didn’t do squat here!”
You got fans complaining they leave early in one breath and saying good riddance in the next.
I actually think that he likely did what many 17 or 18 year old kids would do and that is take time to adjust to a huge change. Once he gets more comfortable I could see him carving out a bench role pretty quickly and possibly work his way into the starting rotation somewhere.
I wish him the best. It didn’t work out the way any of us wanted it to, including him. I’m sure he would have loved to dominate every game, win it all, and go on to be drafted first overall. I don’t understand our fans getting angry at a kid because he didn’t perform to their expectations.
We do hate 1nd. If he stayed this year, we would have believed that he would improve.Our fans….”I hate this one and done nba minor league factory….I’m glad that freshman is gone! He didn’t do squat here!”
You got fans complaining they leave early in one breath and saying good riddance in the next.
I actually think that he likely did what many 17 or 18 year old kids would do and that is take time to adjust to a huge change. Once he gets more comfortable I could see him carving out a bench role pretty quickly and possibly work his way into the starting rotation somewhere.
I wish him the best. It didn’t work out the way any of us wanted it to, including him. I’m sure he would have loved to dominate every game, win it all, and go on to be drafted first overall. I don’t understand our fans getting angry at a kid because he didn’t perform to their expectations.
Jared PickettWhat can he do really well?
Shooting = C
Ballhandling = C-
Passing = C-
Defense = C
Rebounding = D
Athleticism = D-
Inside scoring = D
I have never in 40+ years of watching college basketball seen a player on any team be as bad at finishing around the rim as he was.
I think he could of improved enough to be a good/solid college player next year. But no way does he have a chance in the NBA next year. Someday, possibly. But not next year.
Thinking of the same player, we wasted to much time waiting on the other guy.Anthony, right? Otherwise![]()
I thought we were remembering different guys so I looked at his stats as well as a half dozen draft scouting reports. Let's just say they don't agree with you and neither do 8.What can he do really well?
Shooting = C
Ballhandling = C-
Passing = C-
Defense = C
Rebounding = D
Athleticism = D-
Inside scoring = D
I have never in 40+ years of watching college basketball seen a player on any team be as bad at finishing around the rim as he was.
I think he could of improved enough to be a good/solid college player next year. But no way does he have a chance in the NBA next year. Someday, possibly. But not next year.
How would they eat crow? They said he sucked in college and he did. I don’t think anyone wishes his career sucks. If he hadn’t been entangled with CCC he wouldn’t be in this position.I hope he is so this board can eat some crow.
Except that he was NOT a “17 or 18 year old kid.” Instead, he was a 20-year-old freshman who turns 21 this year.I actually think that he likely did what many 17 or 18 year old kids would do and that is take time to adjust to a huge change. Once he gets more comfortable I could see him carving out a bench role pretty quickly and possibly work his way into the starting rotation somewhere.
Actually he seemed like a good/nice kid/guy. I say kid, but I think he was an old FR. So I liked him.I thought we were remembering different guys so I looked at his stats as well as a half dozen draft scouting reports. Let's just say they don't agree with you and neither do 8.
Justin reminds me of many guys who just needed more time to adjust. If he adjusts this year in the NBA so best. If not, he'll adjust soon. He did shoot 36.5% from 3 and in the high 50's from 2 so I'm not sure what all you're saying but you simply seem to dislike the kid.
actually think that he likely did what many 17 or 18 year old kids would do and that is take time to adjust to a huge change.