How many games have you seen other then the highlight posts that I post on the thread? How many workouts have you been to see of BJ with Dribbling coach? I think that the SU coaches(ALL) who have seen him play often see that ability in him to play 2-3 being a 3rd ball handler on the floor if needed. Something that they did not have this year. Just like the 2-3's coming in this year, all of them need and will continue to work on their game to get better and contribute when called upon by the coaches. He continues to get better like for instance in the CHIP, BJ handle the ball effectively against Rondae and Kirksley there best defenders without any turnovers. He played off the ball a lot this season because of his size and the fact that he was the only one that they ran plays for to come of picks to shoot.
Not taking it that way at all. I like getting the opinions and having conversations with my SU family. No one is more critical of BJ than me, keeping it %100. BJ will be asked to handle the rock as a 2-3 at the CUSE because that what they liked about him when they saw him this past summer with TF and in the Nike Skills Camp. With LM, he did not need to handle the ball as much but did when needed because their offense was predicated on driving and kicking to a vast degree. In all games this year, BJ because of his ability to handle the ball made it difficult for teams to match up their 4 with him. A lot of teams tried using smaller players to try to get under him/into him with no luck for the most part. He was able to go by them or shoot over them. In both the games mentioned he was able to get pass defenders at will. He average better than 23pts a game against non-league and nationally ranked opponents. He only played about 18mpg against league competition because they blew everyone out thus giving him a modest 17pt average. BJ' s got a handle on it (no pun intended) " You Gonna Learn Today" in my Kevin Hart voice.
Hey Bobby, great picture! Looks like a beautiful day for the parade.
He can palm the ball with either hand. By busting the hell out of the defender about the head and shoulders with his off forearm creating contact allowing him to finish and getting fouled. If you watched some other highlights he has one handed dunks in traffic as well.
Two great parts towards the end, when they give out awards and crowd goes absolutely NUTS when they announce Lower Merion and again when they announce BJ's name. Then he goes towards the stands and his classmates, holding up trophy right in front of the student body. Definitely a few kids from the stands got close enough to touch the trophy. Great find, thanks!
He also added 11rebs. I was very happy for him and his team.
awesome find Solitude. Great video if you Cuse fans want to see the best of BJ Johnson. It'll definitely make you optimistic. His shots fell and he really meant alot to the team specifically in that game. That could have been the best game i'd seen him play in his 3 years. I also invite those that don't want to be bothered watching it all, to watch the 1st quarter of the game at least. If I recall, after the team went down 6-0, BJ hit some big shots to get them back into the game.
Nah, not yet. I'm hoping to watch it tomorrow. I know he got busy in that one.
Exactly, he continues to work on this things. At the rate he is working I believe that he will be around 195-200pds when he gets to the CUSE. I have definitely notice his increase in muscle/size. when he stays low with his handle he can really handle like a guard with the abilities to create offense for himself and others.
I think if Patterson in not ready to back up the point we will see that lone up. Not heavy minutes but 5-10/ game
