PJ on the block

[ORCAT10]

Seems so much more effective when he catches the ball on the block with his back to the basket. Announcers noted that he seemed to be our best post up player.

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

Double and he panics. Turns the ball over a lot. I'm fine with a few PJ post touches, but we've got better offensive options

 

[ala_kat2]

If he stays a couple of years, he'll be hard to stop when he gets it down low.

 

[UKat51]

Double and he panics. Turns the ball over a lot. I'm fine with a few PJ post touches, but we've got better offensive options

He also gets his shot blocked with regularity

 

[TBCat]

I think he's our only post up player. We need for him to atleast try to post up. I'd love for Knox to post more but I don't believe he is actually good at it.

 

[wildcatglenn]

I think Vanderbilt could become a good post player. He just needs to slow the game down a bit. His shots are always rushed

 

[Kybluedude]

He is not an explosive great jumper. Footwork prevents it. Drops the ball back to his shoulder when he shoots. Also switches the ball to his left hand shoulder height as well.

 

[westerncat]

I think he's our only post up player. We need for him to atleast try to post up. I'd love for Knox to post more but I don't believe he is actually good at it.[/QUOTE
I agree. Wish Cal would teach Richards to do the same.

 

[Smashcat]

He also gets his shot blocked with regularity

For as long as we are a lot of our shots are blocked. Don’t single out Washington.

 

[G-PIP]

He is not an explosive great jumper. Footwork prevents it. Drops the ball back to his shoulder when he shoots. Also switches the ball to his left hand shoulder height as well.

I don't think any of our guys have yet developed offensive skill sets close to their potential, but Washington appears to be the most likely candidate for a good post up game. This team is really missing that. I would like to see Washington pushed to post up quite a bit more.

The other thing I wanted to comment on was your statement that Washington can't jump very well - which may true. But in the Pro Day combine, it was reported that Washington had a vertical of 43". Maybe that isn't true, but I haven't seen anyone claim that the 43" listing was a misstatement. Have you seen any other vertical measurements for Washington (maybe high school)?

 

[Willy4UK]

PJ needs to come back. He needs to show he can hit a consistent free throw. I hate when he goes to the FT line

 

[Cardsstink]

He also gets his shot blocked with regularity

Agree. He's good one time, bad the next.

 

[TNCatfanforever]

I think Vanderbilt could become a good post player. He just needs to slow the game down a bit. His shots are always rushed

Gotta loves JV’s motor....he does need to idle down when he gets near the basket

 

[Simple_Man]

Agree. He's good one time, bad the next.

He is a freshman,like so many of his teammates are so late in the season.

 

[Cardsstink]

He is a freshman,like so many of his teammates are so late in the season.

Never said he wasn't. Never bashed him, either. Just said what happens when he touches the ball.

 

[UKat51]

For as long as we are a lot of our shots are blocked. Don’t single out Washington.

I like the kid. Hope he stays at least two more years. He does get his shot blocked too much. Can't hit free throws as a rule(less than 60% on the year). Indecisive at times. Am glad he scored 15 today to lead the team. Hope he does not jump in the air 10 feet from the basket to pass it worth no one around him and no place to go and still not shot an open shot. 5 turnovers per game is a bit much

 

[rolaid]

PJ post game may work at Rupp - he walks most of the time - needs to get bailed out by refs - makes his self small by his low release point
Still may be best we have down low