Jamorko Pickett

[GIGAFAN99]

He just needs to simplify his shooting motion. He'll be better than fine.

[kbones17]

Pickett has definitely been a mixed bag. He needs to not fall in love with the 3 pt shot (like Copeland). To be a difference maker he needs to show a diverse offensive game, keep working on his handle and start rebounding. He’s got potential, but needs to keep working everyday.

[OldHoyafan]

Picket has a lot of upside and I am encouraged that Patrick will be coaching him up throughout the year. Govan and Derrickson are much improved from last year in their defense, rebounding and willingness to work inside on the offensive end. You have to believe that Picket too will improve in those same areas as the season progresses. Right now Patrick needs his offense as well as Blair to compliment Govan and Derrickson. An example of Ewing encouraging Pickett occurred in the last game. After a defensive rebound, Mulmore rushed the ball upcourt and passed to an open Picket in the corner in front of Hoya bench. Picket took the pass, looked to shoot a 3pt shot, but pulled it down and drove at the basket and got a foul call on the defender. You could see Patrick encouraging him to take the open shot instead of passing on it. It will cause us some heartburn when that open 3pt shot does not fall, but Patrick knows that the threat of that wing hitting that open 3pt shot will open up the lane for Govan and Derrickson ,the Hoyas real strength.

[michaelgrahmstylie]

Dec 30, 2017 1:21:31 GMT -5 OldHoyafan said:

Picket has a lot of upside and I am encouraged that Patrick will be coaching him up throughout the year. Govan and Derrickson are much improved from last year in their defense, rebounding and willingness to work inside on the offensive end. You have to believe that Picket too will improve in those same areas as the season progresses. Right now Patrick needs his offense as well as Blair to compliment Govan and Derrickson. An example of Ewing encouraging Pickett occurred in the last game. After a defensive rebound, Mulmore rushed the ball upcourt and passed to an open Picket in the corner in front of Hoya bench. Picket took the pass, looked to shoot a 3pt shot, but pulled it down and drove at the basket and got a foul call on the defender. You could see Patrick encouraging him to take the open shot instead of passing on it. It will cause us some heartburn when that open 3pt shot does not fall, but Patrick knows that the threat of that wing hitting that open 3pt shot will open up the lane for Govan and Derrickson ,the Hoyas real strength.

OHF, you are absolutely right. I like the way that you think. In other words, right now what we have is the systematic construction of a potentially special team.

[bamahoya11]

I like Pickett. He's clearly a 2-4 year college player and already shows some potential on both sides of the ball. I know everyone on here complains (validly) about his defense, but I've also seen him make a well-times steal or two, and when he's in position he can actually defend pretty well. The big problem is that once or twice against Butler he would make a huge play on defense, like a steal or a rebound, only to turn it over. He has to get smarter with the ball, and he just needs to get more comfortable with his hands. He's so hesitant with the ball on offense. I hold my breath every time he dribbles.

But I think this season is a blessing for Pickett. He's getting big minutes on a team that likely isn't going to be in tournament consideration. He can learn without too bright a glare on him. I could see that paying big dividends as early as next year.

A lot of folks on here like to speculate about who could depart after this year, but I will speculate on this -- if the team we have now stays for next season, I actually think this "rebuild" job could be shorter than I thought. Add in some young talent next season to the group we have now, and we could field a competitive team next season.

[michaelgrahmstylie]

Dec 30, 2017 13:59:23 GMT -5 bamahoya11 said:

I like Pickett. He's clearly a 2-4 year college player and already shows some potential on both sides of the ball. I know everyone on here complains (validly) about his defense, but I've also seen him make a well-times steal or two, and when he's in position he can actually defend pretty well. The big problem is that once or twice against Butler he would make a huge play on defense, like a steal or a rebound, only to turn it over. He has to get smarter with the ball, and he just needs to get more comfortable with his hands. He's so hesitant with the ball on offense. I hold my breath every time he dribbles.

But I think this season is a blessing for Pickett. He's getting big minutes on a team that likely isn't going to be in tournament consideration. He can learn without too bright a glare on him. I could see that paying big dividends as early as next year.

A lot of folks on here like to speculate about who could depart after this year, but I will speculate on this -- if the team we have now stays for next season, I actually think this "rebuild" job could be shorter than I thought. Add in some young talent next season to the group we have now, and we could field a competitive team next season.

Couldn't agree more. With Govan and Derrickson returning we could be a solid contender next year. If McClung can knock down shots as advertised, we would be back in business.

[95hoya]

We aren't really adding immediate impact guys for next year. It's guys that will be brought along slowly.

[iowa80]

Dec 31, 2017 14:56:54 GMT -5 michaelgrahmstylie said:

Dec 30, 2017 13:59:23 GMT -5 bamahoya11 said:

I like Pickett. He's clearly a 2-4 year college player and already shows some potential on both sides of the ball. I know everyone on here complains (validly) about his defense, but I've also seen him make a well-times steal or two, and when he's in position he can actually defend pretty well. The big problem is that once or twice against Butler he would make a huge play on defense, like a steal or a rebound, only to turn it over. He has to get smarter with the ball, and he just needs to get more comfortable with his hands. He's so hesitant with the ball on offense. I hold my breath every time he dribbles.

But I think this season is a blessing for Pickett. He's getting big minutes on a team that likely isn't going to be in tournament consideration. He can learn without too bright a glare on him. I could see that paying big dividends as early as next year.

A lot of folks on here like to speculate about who could depart after this year, but I will speculate on this -- if the team we have now stays for next season, I actually think this "rebuild" job could be shorter than I thought. Add in some young talent next season to the group we have now, and we could field a competitive team next season.

Couldn't agree more. With Govan and Derrickson returning we could be a solid contender next year. If McClung can knock down shots as advertised, we would be back in business.

We should certainly be better, but PG will once again hold us back.  At best we'll have one in development.  This year would have been easier to take if we had one now.

JP is going to be a scorer, but, after watching last night, his D needs work (to put it diplomatically).  It's unfortunate that stud high school ballers come to college needing so much defensive work.

[s4hoyas]

Needs to rebound as well...had 0 aga. Marq...but I think he'll continue to work and improve all around...like most Frosh, don't
force, just let it come in the flow...

[daytonahoya31]

Dec 31, 2017 16:53:30 GMT -5 95hoya said:

We aren't really adding immediate impact guys for next year. It's guys that will be brought along slowly.

Not true....LeBlanc is without question an immediate impact guy, and Mac has a chance to bw

[michaelgrahmstylie]

Dec 31, 2017 23:36:37 GMT -5 daytonahoya31 said:

Dec 31, 2017 16:53:30 GMT -5 95hoya said:

We aren't really adding immediate impact guys for next year. It's guys that will be brought along slowly.

Not true....LeBlanc is without question an immediate impact guy, and Mac has a chance to bw

I have been saying for a while now that with one or two additions at the point along with McClung, next year will be fun to watch.

[hoyasaxa2003]

Glad we won but another rough game for Pickett - 5 turnovers and 3 fouls to complement his 8 points. At this point, he’s the most inefficient player on our team, which is largely a result of the fact that he gets no offensive rebounds, he turns it over a lot, and despite a nice shooting form, he’s only 34.6% from two and 32.8% from three.

I realize this year is likely about development for Pickett, which makes this fine, but his shooting is going to have to get a lot better in the coming months/years for him to be a solid contributor. I do think in crunch time, when we need to score, there’s a strong argument he should be on the bench, though.

I think he can do it and become a solid part of this team, he’s just not there yet on offense or defense. I’m optimistic he can do it, but there’s lots of work to be done.

[hoyarooter]

Pickett has a lot of work to do. He doesn't rebound, he turns the ball over with alarming frequency (more than our point guards, although the difference, of course, is that our point guards are seniors and Pickett is a freshman), he doesn't shoot all that well, and his defense is subpar. In other words, he needs to improve in just about everything. And I think he will, eventually. I think Blair has actually played better than Pickett thus far.

[GIGAFAN99]

He's extremely young physically but you can tell why he has the upside he does. His body doesn't quite do what he tells it to do at this point. But if his game and body develop simultaneously, he will make a big jump. I like that Pat is having him make the right decision on when to drive even if he fumbles it. He could be a more effective three-point shooter this year if he just focused on that but it doesn't help anyone long -term.

[professorhoya]

Jan 3, 2018 1:36:53 GMT -5 hoyasaxa2003 said:

Glad we won but another rough game for Pickett - 5 turnovers and 3 fouls to complement his 8 points. At this point, he’s the most inefficient player on our team, which is largely a result of the fact that he gets no offensive rebounds, he turns it over a lot, and despite a nice shooting form, he’s only 34.6% from two and 32.8% from three.

I realize this year is likely about development for Pickett, which makes this fine, but his shooting is going to have to get a lot better in the coming months/years for him to be a solid contributor. I do think in crunch time, when we need to score, there’s a strong argument he should be on the bench, though.

I think he can do it and become a solid part of this team, he’s just not there yet on offense or defense. I’m optimistic he can do it, but there’s lots of work to be done.

He has to work on his handles.

He's good at catch and and shoot but can't create or blow by people because his handles are shaky right now. He has below average handles for a guard and even for a small forward they are probably below the mean.

If he can improve his ball handling he will be a Monster.

[dchoya72]

Despite the statistical facts, I believe he is disruptive on defense. He has to play to grow. Something, his game-speed coordination is off. I dont know what will rectify that except playing and drills. He knows what to do, but his agiity is not cooperating.
We really have a lot of mobile length in our lineup: Mulmore (6-3/4), Pickett (6-8), K. Johnson (6-6/7), Derrickson (6-8), and Govan (6-10)

[s4hoyas]

JP made 2 or 3 bad passes/turnovers in the first couple of minutes of last night's game...he pulled up/stopped his dribble and allowed
himself to get trapped...then he telegraphed a couple of weak passes that were stolen...I'm not down on him...he's got talent, but his passing
(especially after allowing himself to get trapped) and his dribbling in traffic, need work...because his arms are so long, his dribbling tends to be high
and as a result the ball can be easily slapped away...he just needs to tighten it up...focus on only dribbling when necessary and learn to move without the ball...also, see the trap coming and get rid of the ball to an open teammate before it sets...here's one idea that I haven't seen...on occasion last
night Govan and Derrickson were on the same side of the paint with Moseley on the outside at a 45 degree angle set up to feed them and Pickett in the
opposite/far corner...the defense is focused on the two bigs, so Pickett runs the baseline behind them and slams an alleyoop from Moseley...

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Glad coach gives him a long leash. It will pay off in the end.

[drquigley]

I have to believe PE sees something in him during practices otherwise why start him every game? I agree that his most egregious fault is his ball handling. I hold my breath every time he starts to dribble. Not sure that's something easily corrected.

[bostonfan]

Jan 3, 2018 11:03:33 GMT -5 @yaboynyp said:

Glad coach gives him a long leash. It will pay off in the end.

He has had his struggles, especially in Big East play, but I think you need to live with the growing pains and hope he becomes a more consistent shooter/scorer. The team needs more guys they can depend on to score when teams focus on Jessie and Marcus. I do like his aggressiveness and confidence. He made a big three late in the game last night and I can assure you that last year there was no one on the team, other than Peak or Pryor, who would have even taken that shot after having missed a bunch of earlier shots. I hope the improvement shows up soon before he costs the Hoyas a few games they could have won but I don't want to temper his confidence.