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Well, I think the stretch where he couldn’t hit a shot also was an outlier. Ultimately, there’s nothing noticeably wrong with his shot and from what the scout says, they like the way Ron gets his shots. Continued reps and he should work his way into an NBA player. The biggest takeaway is his need to slim down, which I feel he has done the last few years and will continue to do.An actual NBA scout with a real NBA team? What does he know.
I'll need to see a google doc before I take this guy's evaluations seriously.
"The other big thing is: How good of a shooter is he actually? If the season ended on New Year’s Eve 2020 he could easily have been a first-round pick. He started out the year shooting 55% (from 3-point range) and then hit 5 of his next 57 and then normalized toward the end of Big Ten play. He’s got good shooting mechanics, good footwork. Part of it was probably mental. He was probably pressing at certain points when things started to snowball with his shooting. Tired legs over the course of a game probably impacted it, too. Getting in better shape will help.”
Checks calendar: Rutgers played 8 games (including Sacred Heart, FDU and Hofstra) in 2020.
21 games in 2021.
Like I've repeatedly pointed out, people saying RHJ has a legit chance at being drafted and potentially a 1st round pick were focusing on a 4 game (2 week) hot streak in December (Syracuse, Maryland, Illinois, OSU).
"If RHJ could replicate those numbers, he is a 1st round pick".
No sh@t.
If anyone shoots 50% from 3pt for a whole season they will be a draft prospect.
The outlier was the 8 early games, not the 21 later games.
Well, I think the stretch where he couldn’t hit a shot also was an outlier. Ultimately, there’s nothing noticeably wrong with his shot and from what the scout says, they like the way Ron gets his shots. Continued reps and he should work his way into an NBA player. The biggest takeaway is his need to slim down, which I feel he has done the last few years and will continue to do.
It will be interesting if Ron does come back how he will prioritize his senior season goals - because what he needs to show to improve his NBA prospect in many cases clashes with what Pikiell wants out of him. It could very much be a Kadeem Jack senior season situation.Ron needs to be a 3 maybe 2 , if he's going to lose weight like the scout suggests.
At 6'-6" he needs some weight to hold his own if RU has him mainly at the 4.
Geo's evaluation shows he needs to show more if he's even going to be a 2nd rounder and have the better overseas leagues take a chance on him..
I liked the part “an elite-level character guy” and “solid team player”, which will give Baker the benefit of doubt if a team likes what they see in his talent but wonders if he'd be a good fit.
It will be interesting if Ron does come back how he will prioritize his senior season goals - because what he needs to show to improve his NBA prospect in many cases clashes with what Pikiell wants out of him. It could very much be a Kadeem Jack senior season situation.
i am giving him a pass last year because of covid.I love Ron. But it's hard not to conclude that he isn't fully dedicated when he's carrying extra weight on the floor. He's already a big guy even if slimmed down. Still a bruiser. As an elite athlete there are very few easy things to do to improve your game that are 100% in your control. Ron has one of those things available to him and he hasn't executed on it. He's usually the only guy on the floor that's not cut and in peak physical condition. In addition to improving his game, it shows scouts that you are fully committed to what you are doing.
Why? Because of the lockdown he probably had more time to just concentrate on basketball and his physical fitness.i am giving him a pass last year because of covid.
Something I hadn't thought of. Maybe both sides get what they want. If Pike believes Hyatt can be a legit 4 and play a bunch of minutes there, and he's told Ron this, Ron could spend a lot of the offseason getting his body into more of a 2/3 body type. No idea if this is a thought in anyone's head, but will be interesting to see.I’m pretty sure we added Hyatt so he wouldn’t have to play the four much.
Anyone happen to take a look at Geo’s Instagram story today? Looks like he’s in White Plains (home of the Westchester Knicks), and has what appears to be a practice jersey.
https://instagram.com/stories/geo_b...urce=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=copy_link
https://instagram.com/stories/geo_b...urce=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=copy_link
We are better off with Geo gone imo. If Harper goes than next year could get a bit dicey but ya never know.This is actually not good news for Rutgers.
It means Geo is showcasing for a potential UDFA contract and considering staying in the draft.
It was reported the Knicks were working out McClung this week, who is staying in the draft.
McClung was invited to the G-League camp and is similarly projected as undrafted.
https://empiresportsmedia.com/new-y...eads-40-prospects-in-nba-g-league-elite-camp/
You’re never better off with a four year starter and most experienced player on your roster gone, regardless of if you like him or not.We are better off with Geo gone imo. If Harper goes than next year could get a bit dicey but ya never know.
Yeah. Better off not having him playing the minutes he did last year is a better way to say it. You’re right, we could use him in a much smaller role but doubt he’s willing to do itYou’re never better off with a four year starter and most experienced player on your roster gone, regardless of if you like him or not.
where do we get smaller role from??
Young & Mathis are gone
there is no other guard with any experience
(Hyatt is listed as a guard, but is really a swing forward)
Geo at no point was 100% last year
We need major minutes from Geo
Better of without Geo? Where do they get that?!?where do we get smaller role from??
Young & Mathis are gone
there is no other guard with any experience
(Hyatt is listed as a guard, but is really a swing forward)
Geo at no point was 100% last year
We need major minutes from Geo
I applaud those who said that tbh. Telling an injured player he needs to lose weight is moronic.The scout said he needs to lose weight . I remember that was suggested here and those posters were basically told to STFU.
I am guessing if GEO isn't back Pike has someone in his back pocket that comes in and takes most/all of Geo's minutes. I would not be confident if Ron left.In the "Geo is not back and RHJ is" scenario, the rotation is probably as follows.