Basketball minutes...

[dawgstudent]

I realize our past 2 opponents are less than par but KeShawn Murphy gives us a different look. Bigger body who shoots about as well as DJ. It will be interesting to see how Jans handles minutes.

I really like the lineup of KeShawn, Tolu, Cam, Hubbard and Shak. Then you have Fort coming back. The one guy who I loved last year who hasn't taken the next step...yet...is Shawn Jones.

 

[dawgman42]

Jones looked decent on Saturday.

 

[pseudonym]

Is DJ expected to be back on Saturday?

 

[RockyDog]

Jones looked decent on Saturday.

He did? Looked lost to me. He and Cam really stink it up in the first half with their dribbling around the perimeter and turnovers.

 

[dawgman42]

Shawn Jones has a ceiling, and he may be near it. But he still gave valuable minutes. Sure, the competition was Missouri, but he didn't stand out for poor play at all.

 

[dawgstudent]

Shawn Jones has a ceiling, and he may be near it. But he still gave valuable minutes. Sure, the competition was Missouri, but he didn't stand out for poor play at all.

He's fine defensively but his shot was a lot better last year.

 

[KentuckyDawg13]

Shawn Jones has a ceiling, and he may be near it. But he still gave valuable minutes. Sure, the competition was Missouri, but he didn't stand out for poor play at all.

Jones is nowhere near his ceiling.

 

[Darryl Steight]

We would have beaten Bama at home with Murph playing. There's no doubt in my mind. Maybe another game too (UF? UM?), but for sure Bama. Our lack of length and/or vertical jump from our bigs against them was the difference. We can push other teams around, but Bama has too many long and athletic guys. We have one, and he sat on the bench.

Well, that and the refs cheating for Alabama. I know this is a whiny b!tch take and sour grapes, yadda yadda. 17 that, I saw what I saw.

PS 17 Nate Oats too.

 

[Darryl Steight]

He's fine defensively but his shot was a lot better last year.

That block he had on their fast break was incredible. He's better than fine defensively.

 

[dawgman42]

Jones is nowhere near his ceiling.

He's a freak athlete with an average to below average shot. Plays hard, hustles, and can still improve and get more consistent with his on-ball defense. I'd say he is near his ceiling, and there's nothing wrong with that. He's a key role player . . . nothing more. Not bad at all for a walk-on.

 

[KentuckyDawg13]

He's a freak athlete with an average to below average shot. Plays hard, hustles, and can still improve and get more consistent with his on-ball defense. I'd say he is near his ceiling, and there's nothing wrong with that. He's a key role player . . . nothing more. Not bad at all for a walk-on.

While I agree with most of what you said, I think Jones can develop his skillset enough to be an SEC All-Star. His athletic potential is beyond most of the other players, just needs to work on some fundamental skills and gain about 15 lbs of muscle.

 

[60sdog]

I realize our past 2 opponents are less than par but KeShawn Murphy gives us a different look. Bigger body who shoots about as well as DJ. It will be interesting to see how Jans handles minutes.

I really like the lineup of KeShawn, Tolu, Cam, Hubbard and Shak. Then you have Fort coming back. The one guy who I loved last year who hasn't taken the next step...yet...is Shawn Jones.

Jones' form on his 3 point shots is awkward. That has to hurt his accuracy.

 

[NWADog]

Pre-season Jones talked about his spot being the corner and I’ve seen that man air ball about 8 in the last 4 games from that spot. He’s just not shooting with confidence right now but luckily his athleticism and length is really helping defensively and he’s had some nice finishes at the rim. Once he gets more confidence I think he can be really really good