JJ's FT Shooting Form

[CbusCuse]

But like you say, attacking the rim is his game…and he can’t shoot free throws. Or shoot threes efficiently so…

I mean he’s a shooting guard.

I’ll add that he attacks the rim and doesn’t get assists either which is an anomaly. I mean, I was fine with JJ getting a good deal of minutes when his FT’s were just eh, but if they are horrid that’s another story. And if his FT form is that bad, I don’t see how it doesn’t translate to even worse jump shooting efficiency than past seasons. Then again he was 1 for 1 on 3’s tonight so maybe that will be some other crazy anomaly with him. Let’s hope so.

 

[CbusCuse]

Anyone know if he shoots them like that in practice?

That is a good question.

 

[HyattsCuse]

 

[OrangeTown]

Hear me out here - this may seem crazy, and maybe they’ve worked with him on this, but I almost feel like he should practice his free throws with just his right hand. It seemed to me whatever he is doing with that hitch would not be possible without the left hand on the ball. It’s only supposed to be there to somewhat guide the ball anyway, right? Obviously I wouldn’t expect him to shoot with just one hand, but maybe that would get his muscle memory back to a good place. Just spitballing here. It’s painful to watch and I feel bad for him.

 

[atlanticuse]

Do we have coaches who… coach?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

I think this deserves it's own thread.

 

[Cusefan0307]

George is career 75%. Not Gerry but I'll take it. Assume with maturity gets slightly better.

Kingz was 80% last year too. He should be fine there.

 

[Cuseloyal]

How do you not just foul him every time he goes up for a shot at this point?

 

[50YRsofCuse]

Starling hit 71% of his FT n 2023-2024 and 68% last year. Not great but a little better than making 2 of every 3 FTs, Airballs?? Don’t ever remember him doing that

Is it possible that his hamstring problem is still affecting him? It may have been too soon to return. I looked at his shooting form on the latter free throws and it did anywhere fluid, more stiff and push instead of a shot.

 

[721Comstock]

How do you not just foul him every time he goes up for a shot at this point?

Because Monmouth already had a ton of guys in foul trouble.

Even if JJ bricked every FT, eventually the opponent would run out of scholarship players.

I’m only half joking.

I think they said Donnie drew SEVEN fouls?!
That’s impressive.

Imagine if he played stronger and stopped with the fadeaway nonsense?

Later in the game he absolutely needs to be taking it TO the defender, so he gets FT’s at a minimum.

AND - is also nearer the rim so he can also potentially get the rebound if he misses.