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[room112]

I find it interesting that the Champagnie Twins have nearly identical BB Statistics . Yet , Justin seems to get the attention that exceeds Julian . I have never seen Justin play so I have no insight into his play .. Maybe some posters can compare their games ?  I think it would be interesting to all fans here . Thanks .  

Julian and Justin are completely different players.  Julian as we know has a beautiful shooting stroke, grabs his share of rebounds and is a very nice all-around player who stays within the framework, and has a calm demeanor on the court.  However, he has not yet developed the ability to put the ball on the floor, take his man to the hoop, or dominate the game by himself if closely defended.

Justin is a beast.  He does not have Julian's shooting stroke, although he can hit some 3s if you leave him alone (sort of similar to Marcellus).  But he can create his own shot either from mid-range or going to the hoop, and he's a fierce rebounder.  He is also very fiery and demonstrative on the court.

In terms of the next level, if Justin does not develop a better outside shot I think he's a tweener.  He basically has a power forward skill set but he's too small to play that position in the NBA.  Julian on the other hand is a guy who could stay in the league as a 3-and-D shooting guard. 

IMO both of them have development needs, although inverse ones.  Justin needs to work on his outside shot and Julian needs to work on getting to the hoop.  Right now I think Justin is the better college player - you can limit or erase Julian by keeping a defender on him on the perimeter.  Justin is going to find a way to get his points and rebounds against you no matter what you do.

Just my 2 cents, others may have other/different perspective.

My perspective is I really don't think Julian has what the NBA is looking for right now. I think he has what you consider old school skills, and the NBA is all about potential. It's pretty crazy to me that Julian can't even create his own shot and is still leading the league in scoring. But having watched him play, when he tries to get creative and put the ball on the floor, it usually gets ugly. He also appears to be a step slow when trying to get by his man. The dribble needs a lot of work. Fortunately he appears to be the type of kid willing to put in the work to improve these things. Just look how far his 3 point shot has come. 

 

[redmannorth]

Jordan Akinjo is a very good player and he really would have helped Georgetown, what a great backcourt he and McClung would have made this season. Too bad Ewing lost those 2 amongst others. They would have been a hell of a team this season. 

 

[lawmanfan]

Jordan Akinjo is a very good player and he really would have helped Georgetown, what a great backcourt he and McClung would have made this season. Too bad Ewing lost those 2 amongst others. They would have been a hell of a team this season. 
 

I liked Akinjo's game and his toughness, but one thing he and McClung had in common was difficult personalities.  Let's see if Ewing has learned his Lavin-esque lesson about bringing in that type of player with his next class.  I think he has, but we shall see.

 

[fordham96]

Jordan Akinjo is a very good player and he really would have helped Georgetown, what a great backcourt he and McClung would have made this season. Too bad Ewing lost those 2 amongst others. They would have been a hell of a team this season. 


 

I liked Akinjo's game and his toughness, but one thing he and McClung had in common was difficult personalities.  Let's see if Ewing has learned his Lavin-esque lesson about bringing in that type of player with his next class.  I think he has, but we shall see.


Huh??  Learned what lesson?  Because kids transfer that is automatically evidence of what?

Your entire argument boils down to if the player plays well he is a good fit, if he doesn't and transfers then the coach made a mistake in recruiting 'em.  Or if he don't like the coach like Wojo with the Hauser brothers you say that is evidence the coach is bad.  

 

 

[NCJohnnie]

That Oklahoma - Oklahoma State game was a super college basketball game. Watched most of the second half and OT. State won and Cade Cunningham went for 40 points and 11 rebounds. Took every big shot and made most of them.
Hard to say which league is stronger this year Big 12 or Big 10; will be very interesting to see how they do in the tourney when they're matched up as I am sure they will be on more than one occasion. 

 

[Knight]

Georgetown has become the team you don't want to face.  Good recovery by Ewing in what appeared to be a lost season.  They're playing like we were earlier.  I hope we avoid them as long as possible.

 

[lawmanfan]

 Huh??  Learned what lesson?  Because kids transfer that is automatically evidence of what?

Your entire argument boils down to if the player plays well he is a good fit, if he doesn't and transfers then the coach made a mistake in recruiting 'em.  Or if he don't like the coach like Wojo with the Hauser brothers you say that is evidence the coach is bad.  

 

I think you've got your apples and bad apples mixed up.  Ewing had 3 players invited to leave the university due to civil/criminal misconduct.  Two more (Akinjo and McClung) had reputations for being talented but difficult to coach.  Ultimately he lost five players basically because he needed talent and he took the Lavin approach of rolling the dice and figuring he would be able to manage them.  He lost that bet, which is why he's headed for another losing season and has another rebuild next year.

The Hausers are good players who decided that they didn't want to be accessories to the Markus Howard Show.  They didn't get kicked out of school and they didn't leave because they are difficult personalities - they decided that if Wojo was going to run 100% of everything through Howard, they would be better off at programs where their usage would fit their skills.  And IMO they were right about that.

 

[Moose]

The worst analyst in college hoops hopefully has it coming to him finally.

USA TODAY's Dan Wolken reports ESPN is "looking into controversial comments" made by college basketball analyst Dan Dakich online and on his Indianapolis radio show. Dakich, an "aggressive presence online," yesterday "deactivated his Twitter account." The issue began last week when Duke professor Nathan Kalman-Lamb posted a tweet "criticizing the reaction of some sports media members to Duke basketball freshman Jalen Johnson leaving the team earlier this month to prepare for the NBA Draft." Dakich then "started going back-and-forth" with Kalman-Lamb. Dakich "talked about the argument the following day on his radio show, insulting Kalman-Lamb's appearance, spelling out his name and repeatedly referencing his office hours," interpreted by some as "doxxing or inciting his fans to take malicious action" ([URL]https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2021/02/28/dan-dakich-comments-espn-look-into-college-basketball-analyst/6863624002/[/URL]]USA TODAY, 3/1[/url]).

 

[paultzman]

Ouch!

Nebraska 72, Rutgers 51

 

[redmannorth]

Ouch!

Nebraska 72, Rutgers 51

i know I don't see well but did I read correctly what you just posted Paultzman ? 
That is just crazy, that is a horrible loss for Rutgers are could potentially keep them out of the big dance. 

 

[nycfan]

Ouch!

Nebraska 72, Rutgers 51

i know I don't see well but did I read correctly what you just posted Paultzman ? 
That is just crazy, that is a horrible loss for Rutgers are could potentially keep them out of the big dance. 

Earlier in the day, Nebraska's leading scorer Teddy Allen left the program.  Terrible look for Rutgers here.

[URL]https://www.espn.com/mens-coll...uskers-leading-scorer-abruptly-leaves-program[/URL]
 

 

[L J S A]

 interpreted by some as "doxxing or inciting his fans to take malicious action" ([URL]https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2021/02/28/dan-dakich-comments-espn-look-into-college-basketball-analyst/6863624002/[/URL]]USA TODAY, 3/1[/url]).

He has fans?

 

[gman]

No body on the bubble wants to solidify their case. I guess they is why they are called bubble teams. Both UNC and Rutgers go down. Rutgers hasn't had a quality win in months and has 2 terrible losses.

 

[panther2]

Ouch!

Nebraska 72, Rutgers 51
 

Damn, talk about addition by subtraction, they did this after leading scorer Teddy Allen left the team. You can't make this shit up, lol.

 

[MarkRedman]

Ouch!

Nebraska 72, Rutgers 51


I watched this game. It was actually worse for Rutgers than the final score. They were down by 30 for much of the second half. The team look listless and totally disinterested on the floor.

Hard to believe they performed so badly when an NCAA bid is on the line and they have been out of the tournament for so many years. You would think that they would really be motivated at this point of the season.

If they don't beat Minnesota in their final game (on the road), they may well be NIT bound.


 

 

[monte]

Ouch!

Nebraska 72, Rutgers 51

 

Damn, talk about addition by subtraction, they did this after leading scorer Teddy Allen left the team. You can't make this shit up, lol.

Very little rhyme or reason this season. 

 

[nycfan]

Arkansas getting it done.  Strong early showing by Musselman. From cbssports.com - 

Winner: Arkansas keeps destroying people

Arkansas' offense has been good this season, but it had only reached 100 points once until it thrashed [URL]https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/SC/south-carolina-gamecocks/[/URL]]South Carolina[/url] 101-73 on Tuesday. The Razorbacks' previous high of 100 came against Central Arkansas came back in December, but to reach the century mark against a league foe shows just how well Arkansas is playing. The Razorbacks are now 20-5 (12-4 SEC) and have won 10 straight SEC games. Three players surpassed 20 points against the Gamecocks, led by Moses Moody. The freshman wing poured in 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting and may be running away with the race for SEC Freshman of the Year.

 

[SLYFOXX1968]

Anyone wonder if CMA has any Arkansas recruiting ties in place ? Moody seems like a high level player who may be on his way to the NBA ? Mussellman has done a good job with the Razorbacks , which isn't meant as a slight to our Coach but , more to his own Coaching credentials . Kentucky being sub par this year has helped others in the SEC step up . Alabama , Georgia , etc .  It might be difficult for Arkansas kids to come to NY , it's a different world for them . Just saying . The State does produce some very good players .  

 

[fuchsia]

Anyone wonder if CMA has any Arkansas recruiting ties in place ? Moody seems like a high level player who may be on his way to the NBA ? Mussellman has done a good job with the Razorbacks , which isn't meant as a slight to our Coach but , more to his own Coaching credentials . Kentucky being sub par this year has helped others in the SEC step up . Alabama , Georgia , etc .  It might be difficult for Arkansas kids to come to NY , it's a different world for them . Just saying . The State does produce some very good players .  

I was born in Brooklyn but am an Arkansas kid, lived in Pine Bluff for three years in the early 50's.

 

[bamafan]

Illinois beat Michigan on the road by 23 last night without their best player Ayo Dosunmu.