I think he will settle down. Just taking hard shots
The Syracuse way.
2023-24 so far, last year was definitely better (~46% of 2ptFG were assisted), so yeah, Jesse is missed on the inside, especially with that baby hook he had. However, I'd like to avoid being grouped with Louisville, Wake, and ND as much as possible no matter the metric. Maliq has one of the best FG%s in the ACC, he's just not a focus of the offense - especially when the paint is clogged up with defenders and Judah or JJ are going 1-on-3 but still forcing up shots. Judah and JJ are not always looking to pass when they get to the basket. It's not a knock on them, that's what they're here for.
I didn't know the stats but I've noticed that also. I just don't have much confidence when Starling throws up anything from any range at this point.
JJ is going to contribute in other ways besides scoring. He rebounds, defends and can get downhill. Just needs to make better decisions when attacking the rim. Do I go all the way or play off ten feet and kick out? He sometimes tries to drive on two or 3 defenders sitting in the paint. He’ll figure it out. Judah used to do that a lot too but has improved in his decision making. I’m not giving up on JJ.
He also takes a ton of shots every game. Usually the second or third most shots on the team after JM and Bell. You'd think he'd look to facilitate a bit more knowing that his shot has been off. He seems to go somewhere in the range of 4-14 fgs every game. Overall, I'm just really disappointed in the offense we are running this year. Hope Red is able to turn it around
I actually called him a “bullet” in one of the early games.
Yeah. I have zero idea what Swish is talking about. He’s just plain wrong about JJ’s speed and ability to get to the rim. Now finishing at the rim is another matter, but he’s still better than Joe at that.
This makes sense. I really don't know what other teams are doing relative to what SU did against him last year, but, again, to me, he looked faster last year (in the game against us) than he does this year (in games playing for SU).
I have. A shooting guard has to be able to shoot. His net points are the lowest, by far, of any Cuse starter in my long memory. The stats are what a dead man could do. Maybe he will be ready next year. We play 4 against five with JJ at shooting guard. JT belongs at shooting guard and Brown at PF. That is why I push for Hima. Hima is no worse than McLeod but the extra body would allow Brown to go back to PF. Too many of our players are playing out of position.
PG’s dont have to score, maybe he should put up 5/6 shots a game and some of those in transition. Mintz is really the 2G. Play D, distribute the ball and rebound.
Judah is the primary ball handler. JJ's skills, I agree, are point guard. Unfortunately he is our shooting guard but he is a liability in offense.
All good points, but giving up is a little harsh for me. I’d like to see the lineups you are pushing for too. But I’m not totally giving up on a player as talented as JJ.
Simply retrain his body. That sounds about like the most difficult thing to ever do
That’s dang near cipolla level
And Quaddy attacking as well. Hope these guys celebrate accordingly and ace all their finals. Then put a whooping on Oregon. Will be interesting to see how Cuse Nation travels for that one.
