Maybe "step back" was the wrong phrase. No question he improved, I just think many were predicting the improvement would be much better than it was.
And this is the kinda thinking im trying to avoid with Evans' expectations.
By Any measure, Gary Clark had a great sophmore season and yet some people had than what was reasonable for him to accomplish.
So Thats why Im keeping my expectations realistic for Jacob. If he improves like Gary has Ill be happy, But In no way expect him to be a 14-15 ppg guy.
I expect KJ to improve as well.
A lot of people don't like KJ for his mistakes but the facts are that he actually improved last year. He improved his TO's and his efficiency but did drop in shooting.
TO RATE (vai Kenpom)
14-15: 24.9
15-16: 18.9
ORtg
14-15: 94.2
15-16: 99.8
If he can find a way to improve his 3pt% back to what it was his Sophomore year and improve his overall eFG%, he could be a legit asset to this team instead of a liability on offense.
Also next season, our starting 5 will have 3 guys who take care of the ball exceptionally well according to Kenpom TO rate ( Caupain 14.7, Clark 13.9 & Evans 10.4).
And Washington's sophomore TOrate is 8 points better that Ellis's senior year. Ellis had a TO rate of 23.2 to washington's 15.2
So with all that said, on paper, we should be one of the best teams in the country at protecting the ball.
I expect KJ to improve as well.
A lot of people don't like KJ for his mistakes but the facts are that he actually improved last year. He improved his TO's and his efficiency but did drop in shooting.
TO RATE (vai Kenpom)
14-15: 24.9
15-16: 18.9
ORtg
14-15: 94.2
15-16: 99.8
If he can find a way to improve his 3pt% back to what it was his Sophomore year and improve his overall eFG%, he could be a legit asset to this team instead of a liability on offense.
Also next season, our starting 5 will have 3 guys who take care of the ball exceptionally well according to Kenpom TO rate ( Caupain 14.7, Clark 13.9 & Evans 10.4).
And Washington's sophomore TOrate is 8 points better that Ellis's senior year. Ellis had a TO rate of 23.2 to washington's 15.2
So with all that said, on paper, we should be one of the best teams in the country at protecting the ball.
Good read here
http://cincinnati.247sports.com/Article/2016-17-Basketball-Storylines-An-Unseasoned-Bench-48355286
I will make my own judgements in the players but Brooks sounds like a good find. I can't wait to see jjs progression and Scott sounds very like a glue guy who does everything. Moore should be better but I'm not expecting much. I hope Cumberland is effective sooner than later
Good read here
http://cincinnati.247sports.com/Article/2016-17-Basketball-Storylines-An-Unseasoned-Bench-48355286
I will make my own judgements in the players but Brooks sounds like a good find. I can't wait to see jjs progression and Scott sounds very like a glue guy who does everything. Moore should be better but I'm not expecting much. I hope Cumberland is effective sooner than later
Good read here
http://cincinnati.247sports.com/Article/2016-17-Basketball-Storylines-An-Unseasoned-Bench-48355286
I will make my own judgements in the players but Brooks sounds like a good find. I can't wait to see jjs progression and Scott sounds very like a glue guy who does everything. Moore should be better but I'm not expecting much. I hope Cumberland is effective sooner than later
Good article. Know he is not on the bench in uniform but would have liked some news on Broome
My sources say he's doing great. Very heady player.They wish they had him this yearGood article. Know he is not on the bench in uniform but would have liked some news on Broome
3 more weeks!
Season starts tomorrow for me...12 o'clock noon!
Season starts tomorrow for me...12 o'clock noon!
I agree, I'll be there. And we have the exhibition game to speed the process up.
I'll be there and we have the exhibition game in a week or so to help the anticipation for the first game.
I'll be there as well. Ready to see our new guys in action. Wonder what Broome will look like having Caupain guard him
