A simple stat that speaks volumes

[Eric15]

Jimmy averaged 30.6 mpg his final year at Cornell. Here he is averaging 34.2 mpg.

On what planet does an Ivy League-caliber player increase their playing time going from Low/Mid-Major to Syracuse?

To be clear, I'm not saying Jimmy can't play at this level. He can. But in a rational world he should be in a 2010 Kris Joseph role playing 15-20 min or so off the bench to provide a spark.

 

[samspann1]

Jimmy averaged 30.6 mpg his final year at Cornell. Here is he averaging 34.2 mpg.

On what planet does an Ivy League-caliber player increase their playing time going from Mid-Major to Syracuse?

On Planet Boeheim

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Jimmy averaged 30.6 mpg his final year at Cornell. Here is he averaging 34.2 mpg.

On what planet does an Ivy League-caliber player increase their playing time going from Mid-Major to Syracuse?

After a year off as well. Not practicing with our squad like redshirt Wes, but just off.

 

[jdubs30]

And Cornell was bad.

 

[jdubs30]

After a year off as well. Not practicing with our squad like redshirt Wes, but just off.

I don’t even wanna look but I’m sure he’s getting more minutes than Wes was lol. Granted our bench eas a tad better then too

 

[syrBossHogg]

I don’t even wanna look but I’m sure he’s getting more minutes than Wes was lol. Granted our bench eas a tad better then too

Wes actually got 35 MPG here, so Jimmy's almost there lol

 

[Alsacs]

Jimmy averaged 30.6 mpg his final year at Cornell. Here is he averaging 34.2 mpg.

On what planet does an Ivy League-caliber player increase their playing time going from Mid-Major to Syracuse?

I don’t want to look it up because I am lazy now but did Quincy average more minutes last year than Jimmy now?

 

[CU44SE]

I wrote about this several weeks ago. It doesn’t make sense.

 

[Eric15]

I don’t want to look it up because I am lazy now but did Quincy average more minutes last year than Jimmy now?

Q averaged 32.9 mpg per game last year.

 

[syrBossHogg]

I don’t want to look it up because I am lazy now but did Quincy average more minutes last year than Jimmy now?

Nope. Quincy got 32 last year

 

[Bayside44]

Nope. Quincy got 32 last year

And he's at 25 this year. He would be useful.

 

[Alsacs]

Q averaged 32.9 mpg per game last year.

That is laughable.
Quincy was 3rd team all-ACC and he won’t play as much as Jimmy but make sure your dance around a legitimate reason why.

 

[syrBossHogg]

Only Buddy and Marek played more minutes last year than Jimmy is getting now. And Marek had to fill in at the 5 since Sidibe got hurt

 

[CU44SE]

This is what I posted several weeks ago.

Carmelo played 36 minutes a game. And may be one of the best players we have ever had.

Derrick Coleman played between 30-35 mpg (30, 32, 33, 35 respectively).

Wes Johnson 35 minutes

Lawrence Moten played 33-35 (33, 32, 34, 35 respectively)

Gerry McNamara 35-36 (35, 36, 35, 35 respectively).

Some of the best and most productive players we have ever had. And none of them averaged over 36 mins per game.

And now, we have guys that are not even close to the players I listed above playing the same, if not more minutes per game.

 

[jgeorge322]

not sure why we even debate it anymore. he is playing jimmy so much because its his son. jb doesnt care. i just dont think anyones done it on this high of a level. usually this is middle school stuff.

 

[two3zone]

not sure why we even debate it anymore. he is playing jimmy so much because its his son. jb doesnt care. i just dont think anyones done it on this high of a level. usually this is middle school stuff.

He plays Jimmy more because he’s convinced himself that Benny isn’t very good, it’s that simple. I know Benny said he’s sticking it out here but how can someone sit on the bench and watch this game in and game out and not want to bail?

 

[721Comstock]

not sure why we even debate it anymore. he is playing jimmy so much because its his son. jb doesnt care. i just dont think anyones done it on this high of a level. usually this is middle school stuff.

Oh, please.

He’s playing Jimmy a lot because Benny just doesn’t contribute consistently enough to earn more PT.

In a perfect world, Benny comes in like OSB or Quincy or hell, Mali or Lydon or Battle -
And he’s good enough to earn 20+ minutes a game.

Which then reduces Jimmy & Coles minutes.

We’ve got 3 Forwards, and 80 minutes between them.
By default, if Benny can’t play well enough to get more of them, then they must go to Jimmy &/or Cole.

 

[phil77]

Oh, please.

He’s playing Jimmy a lot because Benny just doesn’t contribute consistently enough to earn more PT.

In a perfect world, Benny comes in like OSB or Quincy or hell, Mali or Lydon or Battle -
And he’s good enough to earn 20+ minutes a game.

Which then reduces Jimmy & Coles minutes.

We’ve got 3 Forwards, and 80 minutes between them.
By default, if Benny can’t play well enough to get more of them, then they must go to Jimmy &/or Cole.

Benny outplayed both forwards tonight and got less minutes than both what is your reason tonight?

 

[Scooch]

He plays Jimmy more because he’s convinced himself that Benny isn’t very good, it’s that simple. I know Benny said he’s sticking it out here but how can someone sit on the bench and watch this game in and game out and not want to bail?

Agreed. But sadly this is also be design, since JB decided that he only needed 3 forwards on the roster in total. So when your five star doesn’t turn out to be Carmelo from day one… the Ivy League kid and the Nova benchwarmer, who the coach 100% believes in, get all the minutes.

 

[Scooch]

Benny outplayed both forwards tonight and get less minutes than both what is your reason tonight?

A player earns his way into JB’s second half rotation in practice. We may not like it, but he’s done that for years. For whatever reason, Benny still hasn’t earned it in JB’s eyes.

 

[tptcuse]

Oh, please.

He’s playing Jimmy a lot because Benny just doesn’t contribute consistently enough to earn more PT.

In a perfect world, Benny comes in like OSB or Quincy or hell, Mali or Lydon or Battle -
And he’s good enough to earn 20+ minutes a game.

Which then reduces Jimmy & Coles minutes.

We’ve got 3 Forwards, and 80 minutes between them.
By default, if Benny can’t play well enough to get more of them, then they must go to Jimmy &/or Cole.

Have to disagree with you on this tonight. Benny was playing well and Jimmy was playing horribly.

 

[phil77]

A player earns his way into JB’s second half rotation in practice. We may not like it, but he’s done that for years. For whatever reason, Benny still hasn’t earned it in JB’s eyes.

Cool he can get ready for the worst record of his career because of it. At least Cole and Jimmy try the hardest in practice and suck in the games

 

[tptcuse]

Cool he can get ready for the worst record of his career because of it. At least Cole and Jimmy try the hardest in practice and suck in the games

Jimmy has been good in games. But not tonight.

 

[IthacaMatt]

On Planet Boeheim

To be fair, Benny has had a poor start to the season. But he seems to be finding his way.

Next time Jimmy has another stretch like he did in the early part of the 2nd half, Benny should be in there. Jimmy has had some terrible moments these last 2 games.

 

[Orangefizz]

He plays Jimmy more because he’s convinced himself that Benny isn’t very good, it’s that simple. I know Benny said he’s sticking it out here but how can someone sit on the bench and watch this game in and game out and not want to bail?

Benny is terrible this year; likely the most overhyped freshman we’ve ever had. Jimmy’s the best PF we have this year.