Jesse Edwards is SO @#$& good

[RF2044]

And he's just starting to get comfortable and scratch the surface of his capabilities. Wow.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

Said it in one of the game threads but I’m so glad he didnt transfer. He had one foot out the door. Happy for him.

 

[althea]

I'm getting this in now.. He gone

 

[Niastri]

Seems like he can do everything we ever want a center to do...

Rebounds on both ends, can catch and finish on the drive and dish, runs the floor well, deflects passes, did I say catch the ball?, and block shots.

He could be very good, especially if we commit to the pick and roll.

 

[Scooch]

I’m very glad we stumbled into him as a starter last year, despite much resistance.

 

[GooseMutt]

He really is a huge surprise!

He looks like he’s comfortably playing a game at the park

The dimension we’ve been yearning for and needed!

 

[RF2044]

Seems like he can do everything we ever want a center to do...

Rebounds on both ends, can catch and finish on the drive and dish, runs the floor well, deflects passes, did I say catch the ball?, and block shots.

He could be very good, especially if we commit to the pick and roll.

But he's just scratching the surface. Can still get stronger, can still improve his defensive positioning, needs to avoid foul trouble.

But this kid has better upside than anyone we've had in a LONG time.

 

[CardiacCuse]

needs more than 7 shots a game...

feed him the ball

 

[dasher]

But he's just scratching the surface. Can still get stronger, can still improve his defensive positioning, needs to avoid foul trouble.

But this kid has better upside than anyone we've had in a LONG time.

he's ready

 

[81South]

You don’t have to go crazy but he does need more touches on offense. He has shown that he has incredible touch and footwork around the basket.

 

[orangeinnyc]

I think it’s time we start holding him to a higher standard. He’s earned it. Think he needs to be a bit more assertive on O and shout at his teammates for the ball in the post. Also can’t be picking up 2 fouls a game from over the back calls. He’s improved so much and can be a real weapon for us.

 

[Orangefan1]

Edwards isn’t going anywhere he still gets pushed around and fouls out consistently you can’t play in even a European league and be successful like that… the promise is there is a lot of room for growth

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I think it’s time we start holding him to a higher standard. He’s earned it. Think he needs to be a bit more assertive on O and shout at his teammates for the ball in the post. Also can’t be picking up 2 fouls a game from over the back calls. He’s improved so much and can be a real weapon for us.

Yup.

I want a big man that barks at his guards when he's in position and they don't feed the ball inside.

 

[Trueblue25]

He kept us in the game tonight. Him and Frank don’t play scared.

 

[Eric15]

As I said in the game thread, I wish we would actually design plays for him. Isolate him, post him up, and let him go to work. He has clearly proven that he is more than a garage man scorer and can finish.

 

[ROCuse]

How nice is it having a center that gets the ball, keeps it high, and goes up with it instead of putting it on the floor first? I LOVE IT.

 

[Eric15]

Jesse's field goal percentage entering tonight was 78%. After tonight it's 82%.

That's insane.

 

[orangepassion]

As I said in the game thread, I wish we would actually design plays for him. Isolate him, post him up, and let him go to work. He has clearly proven that he is more than a garage man scorer and can finish.

Agree-We treat him on offense like he's Baye Keita. He's been practically automatic down low.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Jesse's field goal percentage entering tonight was 78%. After tonight it's 82%.

That's insane.

Yup.

It would benefit us to get him more shot attempts. That's too efficient. Shows we're underutilizing his talent.

 

[HoustonCuse]

I’m very glad we stumbled into him as a starter last year, despite much resistance.

Such a jerky thing to say.

 

[CuseMan4]

Jesse has definitely improved a lot. But one can say he benefits the most for having 3 shooters around him at all times. He gets the ball down low and he doesn’t have to worry about defenders crashing down on him because they are guarding shooters. He only has to worry about his man to beat and Jesse has deceptive athleticism and post moves. He’s playing really well. His defense has been terrific too. Blocked shots, steals, tips, etc…call me crazy but he might be the best all around player on this team right now if we are talking about offense, defense, etc

 

[CuseFaninVT]

You don’t have to go crazy but he does need more touches on offense. He has shown that he has incredible touch and footwork around the basket.

Would really like to see Jimmy make just one entry pass to Jesse. No trust there yet, but we’ve seen Jesse will make the right play.

 

[orangepassion]

Jesse has definitely improved a lot. But one can say he benefits the most for having 3 shooters around him at all times. He gets the ball down low and he doesn’t have to worry about defenders crashing down on him because they are guarding shooters. He only has to worry about his man to beat and Jesse has deceptive athleticism and post moves. He’s playing really well. His defense has been terrific too. Blocked shots, steals, tips, etc…call me crazy but he might be the best all around player on this team right now if we are talking about offense, defense, etc

You're not crazy (at least not about this)-I don't know how anyone can argue with that right now. Out of the guys who get good minutes, he's our only above average defender and he's automatic on offense.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

As I said in the game thread, I wish we would actually design plays for him. Isolate him, post him up, and let him go to work. He has clearly proven that he is more than a garage man scorer and can finish.

He also can make the right pass to shooters

 

[tptcuse]

I think Jesse is leading the country in FG percentage right now. He was 2nd with 78.4% before this game.