Christian Jones

[SJU1512]

I would love to see CJ get Balamou's minutes. I know some feel Felix can play SF, but really he is another guard. I do not think CJ is a difference maker, but he might just help us if he develops a bit.

What we know:
-The kid is strong as an ox
-Has a soft touch around the rim
-Has very slow feet on defense
-Is a soft rebounder

What we don't know:
-If his practices have indicated that he is a significant liability
-What he could do with some real minutes
-If he could crank up the intensity in a big spot.

Again, I just don't see a need to get minutes for a fifth guard. Let's give CJ a shot. I am talking 5-7 minutes

What has he done to warrant any time? He's a strong looking kid but doesn't use it. He's soft. Balamou actually plays biggerand rebounds better, but, even as the president of the Balamou fan club, I don't think deserves to play either.

If there was ever a game for Jones to play it was against SH. JDR was too big, goofy to cover Delgado and CO was not strong enough. Jones is just too big of a rebounding liability and this team can't afford that.

Well as president of the CJ fan club I feel it is necessary to mention that he has pulled down rebounds at a higher rate than anyone on the team sans obekpa and JDR this season. I dont think he is doing the best with the little opportunity he has gotten but there is no way he should see zero minutes in a game. Hes shooting 64% from the field for crying out loud.

I agree with this. I'd give him two minutes a half (or until he starts to lose his focus) and would immediately get him the ball on offense.

I would also have given Alibegovic a shot against Delgado. He's physical, the same size, and also a freshman.

Bingo. 2-3 minute spurts, and maximize that time by highlighting what he can do by getting him a touch or two right away. If a Delgado (or Pinkston, etc. moving forward) has fouls as he did on Wednesday, CJ's ability to put the ball on the deck from 15 feet can be a tricky proposition, not going to be easy to stay square and in front of him without fouling.

But even that aside the biggest thing for CJ offensively is that he's comfortable and knows how to play in a team concept. He doesn't come in and look to launch right away, he is not nervous when he gets a little defensive pressure, and the defense has to at least pay attention to him. Those three things separate him from pretty much everybody on our bench after Jordan, and there's value there because there is enough focus on Harrison already, and when JDR, Balamou, etc. are in there is only more.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

I would love to see CJ get Balamou's minutes. I know some feel Felix can play SF, but really he is another guard. I do not think CJ is a difference maker, but he might just help us if he develops a bit.

What we know:
-The kid is strong as an ox
-Has a soft touch around the rim
-Has very slow feet on defense
-Is a soft rebounder

What we don't know:
-If his practices have indicated that he is a significant liability
-What he could do with some real minutes
-If he could crank up the intensity in a big spot.

Again, I just don't see a need to get minutes for a fifth guard. Let's give CJ a shot. I am talking 5-7 minutes

What has he done to warrant any time? He's a strong looking kid but doesn't use it. He's soft. Balamou actually plays biggerand rebounds better, but, even as the president of the Balamou fan club, I don't think deserves to play either.

If there was ever a game for Jones to play it was against SH. JDR was too big, goofy to cover Delgado and CO was not strong enough. Jones is just too big of a rebounding liability and this team can't afford that.

Well as president of the CJ fan club I feel it is necessary to mention that he has pulled down rebounds at a higher rate than anyone on the team sans obekpa and JDR this season. I dont think he is doing the best with the little opportunity he has gotten but there is no way he should see zero minutes in a game. Hes shooting 64% from the field for crying out loud.

I agree with this. I'd give him two minutes a half (or until he starts to lose his focus) and would immediately get him the ball on offense.

I would also have given Alibegovic a shot against Delgado. He's physical, the same size, and also a freshman.

Bingo. 2-3 minute spurts, and maximize that time by highlighting what he can do by getting him a touch or two right away. If a Delgado (or Pinkston, etc. moving forward) has fouls as he did on Wednesday, CJ's ability to put the ball on the deck from 15 feet can be a tricky proposition, not going to be easy to stay square and in front of him without fouling.

But even that aside the biggest thing for CJ offensively is that he's comfortable and knows how to play in a team concept. He doesn't come in and look to launch right away, he is not nervous when he gets a little defensive pressure, and the defense has to at least pay attention to him. Those three things separate him from pretty much everybody on our bench after Jordan, and there's value there because there is enough focus on Harrison already, and when JDR, Balamou, etc. are in there is only more.

Exactly, he has an offensive skill set that no one else on the team can offer. Its tough to win games without getting some scoring from the inside.

 

[cappy105]

I gotta say, Christian could of been and could still be a key to our success. I was really wrong so far about him. I expected big things from him this year especially after losing ADR and Thomas. Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine. His footwork and defense look horrible. He seems to get down on himself after getting beat or tuning the ball over. He is far from a frosh and even after his redshirt, he should be much more effective than he is. It would be great to have him give Obekpa a breather and use those 5 fouls wisely. Maybe Zendon needs to focus on Christian!
There is still more than half the season to go, and an emergence of Christian would really help this squad. Am I crazy ? Dont answer that! lol
GO JOHNNIES!!!!

 

[ras]

I am not a CJ fan . He had his opportunities and has showed us nothing .Unfortunately we should be able to count on him for backup minutes w our lack of depth, but cant IMO/ Maybe have to count on JDR to back up CO and Amar to backup Dom.

 

[paultzman]

I gotta say, Christian could of been and could still be a key to our success. I was really wrong so far about him. I expected big things from him this year especially after losing ADR and Thomas. Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine. His footwork and defense look horrible. He seems to get down on himself after getting beat or tuning the ball over. He is far from a frosh and even after his redshirt, he should be much more effective than he is. It would be great to have him give Obekpa a breather and use those 5 fouls wisely. Maybe Zendon needs to focus on Christian!
There is still more than half the season to go, and an emergence of Christian would really help this squad. Am I crazy ? Dont answer that! lol
GO JOHNNIES!!!!

Emergence of Jordan is to me the key. Most of us penciled him in as a solid scorer, defender and game changer. I threw that pencil away, but hope he gets his game together ASAP. Harrison is cooked without another scorer & Jordan is only kid on roster fitting that profile. He drives me crazy on many levels, but,with his head screwed on straight, he at very least gives opposition something to worry about.

 

[1and1sju]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.

He plays 7mins a game, always with the second team.

I'm not arguing that he's been disappointing, or deserves more time, but he hasn't been offered the opportunity to "shine" as you put it.
He is our player most suited for pick and pops, and I can't recall once that a play was called for him to get an open jumper.

 

[Avon Barksdale]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.

He plays 7mins a game, always with the second team.

I'm not arguing that he's been disappointing, or deserves more time, but he hasn't been offered the opportunity to "shine" as you put it.
He is our player most suited for pick and pops, and I can't recall once that a play was called for him to get an open jumper.

once again a reflection on the ineptitude of the coach and his recruiting failures.

 

[ccnobz]

He is by far the biggest disappointment on the squad.

 

[Jack Williams]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.!

Debatable

 

[basketballjones]

He's too slow to play at a Big East level, particularly defensively

 

[gman]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.!

Debatable

He does nothing when on the court. A great exams of his heart and energy was towards the end of the Nova game he got a pass on the baseline and tossed a weak layup attempt that was swatted. A big man that close to the basket should be going up hard for a dunk and drawing a foul. I rooted for the kid but he should transfer to a program more his level. Wasn't this a kid we were told had nba potential?

 

[stjohnnie75]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.!

Debatable

He does nothing when on the court. A great exams of his heart and energy was towards the end of the Nova game he got a pass on the baseline and tossed a weak layup attempt that was swatted. A big man that close to the basket should be going up hard for a dunk and drawing a foul. I rooted for the kid but he should transfer to a program more his level. Wasn't this a kid we were told had nba potential?

I hope our starting PF/C next year doesn't transfer.

 

[Jack Williams]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.!

Debatable

He does nothing when on the court. A great exams of his heart and energy was towards the end of the Nova game he got a pass on the baseline and tossed a weak layup attempt that was swatted. A big man that close to the basket should be going up hard for a dunk and drawing a foul. I rooted for the kid but he should transfer to a program more his level. Wasn't this a kid we were told had nba potential?

But maybe if Lavin gave him some time early in the year instead if burying him on the bench and thus burying his confidence, maybe he could've contributed more

 

[Russ2374]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.!

Debatable

He does nothing when on the court. A great exams of his heart and energy was towards the end of the Nova game he got a pass on the baseline and tossed a weak layup attempt that was swatted. A big man that close to the basket should be going up hard for a dunk and drawing a foul. I rooted for the kid but he should transfer to a program more his level. Wasn't this a kid we were told had nba potential?

But maybe if Lavin gave him some time early in the year instead if burying him on the bench and thus burying his confidence, maybe he could've contributed more

He's done a decent job rebounding in the very brief minutes he's been granted but a poor job on defense. I think we still need to use him more if for no other reason than to limit the minutes and fouls on Chris and Dom. Coach needs to find a way to make it work with the players we have. Last year IMO he used too many players and this year he is using too little.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.

He plays 7mins a game, always with the second team.

I'm not arguing that he's been disappointing, or deserves more time, but he hasn't been offered the opportunity to "shine" as you put it.
He is our player most suited for pick and pops, and I can't recall once that a play was called for him to get an open jumper.

Give him a look when he enters the game, make him feel like you want him to contribute in other ways then a two minute breather for dom/co. If he hits a jumper or gets a bucket it could have a positive effect on his confidence. He is not going to protect the rim as a center and he should not be expected to do as much.

 

[Knight]

Very limited opportunities, but from what I saw he is too slow to play at this level. What is his strength as a player?

 

[Class of 72]

Very limited opportunities, but from what I saw he is too slow to play at this level. What is his strength as a player?

One of the slowest 6'7 forwards to get off his feet ever to play at SJU. Kid needs intensive one to one tutor. Is David Russell available as a consultant?

 

[usguard]

Lav has definitely given him the opportunity to shine.!

Debatable

He does nothing when on the court. A great exams of his heart and energy was towards the end of the Nova game he got a pass on the baseline and tossed a weak layup attempt that was swatted. A big man that close to the basket should be going up hard for a dunk and drawing a foul. I rooted for the kid but he should transfer to a program more his level. Wasn't this a kid we were told had nba potential?

But maybe if Lavin gave him some time early in the year instead if burying him on the bench and thus burying his confidence, maybe he could've contributed more

when you are playing for big programs and college level conferences no one should have to hope you are confident if you are lacking that you should be playing Div 3

 

[monte]

Very limited opportunities, but from what I saw he is too slow to play at this level. What is his strength as a player?

One of the slowest 6'7 forwards to get off his feet ever to play at SJU. Kid needs intensive one to one tutor. Is David Russell available as a consultant?

He's certainly no slower than Ty Grant, who would shuffle up and down the court. Now he's no Ty Grant, but at the same height as Ty, with some heart and determination, and with some direction and a given roll, he should be able to make himself in to a serviceable player for a depleted team.

 

[stjohnschris]

He looks like he would be much more of a force than he actually is. BUT, I think there could be a lot of value in JDR and CJ to come in and bang, stir things up on the defensive end. Heck, maybe Jones it's a shot or two, he's capable. Define their roles coach!