DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Jan 12, 2019 17:03:21 GMT -5
The contrast between Ewing waving his arms, stomping his feet, and SCREAMING at Akinjo after the miss late in regulation with the wide GRIN after the dagger at the end of the first OT was one of the best things about today's game.
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jan 12, 2019 17:33:15 GMT -5
I prefer that shot to an intercepted forced feed into the post that everyone expects. That’s the tricky part of wanting to feed Jessie in late game situations.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 17:46:09 GMT -5
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Post by iowa80 on Jan 12, 2019 17:54:24 GMT -5
I thought his on-the-ball D was good today, and the effort was certainly there. Good for him.
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Post by madhoya on Jan 12, 2019 18:21:15 GMT -5
Turner said. He’s the best freshman in the BIG EAST...I agree James, Josh and Mac are in the top 5...great class..
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Post by HOYAPLAYA on Jan 12, 2019 18:25:38 GMT -5
In the top video, I might be able to understand the older gentleman not getting out of his seat on the Akinjo 3 but what the hell is wrong with the rest of the fans in that video. This ain't no damn tea party...get your asses out the seat and cheer!
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Post by jwp91 on Jan 12, 2019 18:50:22 GMT -5
Hard to believe he blew off the coach’s play on the miss. Glad he got redemption or it could get ugly.
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Post by centercourt400s on Jan 12, 2019 21:26:43 GMT -5
He might miss them, he might make them, but it is AWESOME to have a point guard on the team who you actually want to have the ball in his hands at the end of the game. Such a nice feeling after a few years of nonstop cringing in those circumstances.
The best part is that he's 18 and a freshman. How's it going to feel in a season or two? 😊
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Post by EtomicB on Jan 13, 2019 16:29:26 GMT -5
Akinjo is 22 of 51 from 3 in the past 11 games, that includes the 2 of 8 yesterday... He's really shooting it well from deep...
Having that threat makes his drive game stronger which shows in how often he gets to the line, he's 27-32 in BE play so far...
I still feel that he dribbles too much but I have to admit that he's gotten better there too...
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Post by drquigley on Jan 13, 2019 17:20:38 GMT -5
He just needs to get taller. He really has trouble passing over taller players.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Jan 14, 2019 10:00:53 GMT -5
I really like Akinjo and I think he's going to be a fantastic player for us. Sometimes, though, I wonder if our pace is too fast for him. Sometimes it seems like he rushes too much, which leads to bad decision-making. I realize it's a balance though - you want him running because it can be good for getting open shots, catching the defense off guard, etc., but the turnovers counterbalance that to some extent.
One really interest stat from Akinjo's conference only stats: in four games, he is 4-23 from two (17.4%), but 39.1% from three. This tells me that his three point shot selection is much better than his twos, which often result from a lot of dribbling and desperation shots at the end of the shot clock. If he could clean this up and take smarter twos (or pass the ball out if he has a bad look), and turnovers, he'd be much more efficient.
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Post by bostonfan on Jan 14, 2019 10:13:30 GMT -5
I really like Akinjo and I think he's going to be a fantastic player for us. Sometimes, though, I wonder if our pace is too fast for him. Sometimes it seems like he rushes too much, which leads to bad decision-making. I realize it's a balance though - you want him running because it can be good for getting open shots, catching the defense off guard, etc., but the turnovers counterbalance that to some extent. One really interest stat from Akinjo's conference only stats: in four games, he is 4-23 from two (17.4%), but 39.1% from three. This tells me that his three point shot selection is much better than his twos, which often result from a lot of dribbling and desperation shots at the end of the shot clock. If he could clean this up and take smarter twos (or pass the ball out if he has a bad look), and turnovers, he'd be much more efficient. Akinjo is going to be a star for Georgetown as he continues to develop. I think the hardest thing for him this year, and it shows in his shooting percentage from two and some of his turnovers, is getting used to the length of the players he is playing against now. He seems to be able to get into the paint and to the rim often but finishing over the length of Big East players is much harder then what he was used to in high school. Most shorter (I have heard him measured from 5' 10' - 6' 1") point guards have this issue entering D1 college. He will figure out how to convert those floaters and similar shots as he gains more experience playing against this length in practice and games. He sometimes has the same issue with his turnovers on passes that he tries to get between, or over, defenders. Passes that he always could get through now get deflected and turn into turnovers. He seems to be a really hard worker and I have no doubt he will work through his issues. It would be great if Coach Ewing could get one of the NBA players he coached, Kemba Walker, to come around campus for a few workouts this summer and find a little time to spend with Akinjo. I think Akinjo has a similar game to Walker and hopefully can develop into a similar player.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jan 14, 2019 10:30:52 GMT -5
I really like Akinjo and I think he's going to be a fantastic player for us. Sometimes, though, I wonder if our pace is too fast for him. Sometimes it seems like he rushes too much, which leads to bad decision-making. I realize it's a balance though - you want him running because it can be good for getting open shots, catching the defense off guard, etc., but the turnovers counterbalance that to some extent. One really interest stat from Akinjo's conference only stats: in four games, he is 4-23 from two (17.4%), but 39.1% from three. This tells me that his three point shot selection is much better than his twos, which often result from a lot of dribbling and desperation shots at the end of the shot clock. If he could clean this up and take smarter twos (or pass the ball out if he has a bad look), and turnovers, he'd be much more efficient. I don't think the pace is too fast, but I think he needs to improve his judgment regarding when to push hard and when to pull up and let things develop. Not uncommon with freshmen. Also his teammates need to adjust to playing that fast as well, sometimes he gets downcourt all alone and then tries to do too much. Good call on those stats, definitely show that he is forcing too many shots inside the arc.
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Post by bornhoya on Jan 14, 2019 10:51:28 GMT -5
He’s getting to deep on his drives and ends up in no mans land and then has to throw something up
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 12:16:05 GMT -5
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Post by LCPolo18 on Jan 14, 2019 13:08:40 GMT -5
I really like Akinjo and I think he's going to be a fantastic player for us. Sometimes, though, I wonder if our pace is too fast for him. Sometimes it seems like he rushes too much, which leads to bad decision-making. I realize it's a balance though - you want him running because it can be good for getting open shots, catching the defense off guard, etc., but the turnovers counterbalance that to some extent. One really interest stat from Akinjo's conference only stats: in four games, he is 4-23 from two (17.4%), but 39.1% from three. This tells me that his three point shot selection is much better than his twos, which often result from a lot of dribbling and desperation shots at the end of the shot clock. If he could clean this up and take smarter twos (or pass the ball out if he has a bad look), and turnovers, he'd be much more efficient. What's also interesting about those stats is that Akinjo was 0-12 from two in Big East play before his 4-11 from 2 performance on Saturday. Could be him adjusting to competition, or it could be the effect of him playing without Mac in the lineup. Either way at this point I'm assuming it's similar to Mac's cold spell from 3 to start the season.
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Post by DanMcQ on Jan 14, 2019 14:57:03 GMT -5
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Post by seaweed on Jan 14, 2019 15:39:37 GMT -5
Congratulations James! Can't wait for the full scope of his potential to be realized. As others have noted, the size and speed of the game are getting him in trouble right now as his mind works faster than his body can deliver on, but the promise is real and he will be great before long. Happy to have him as a Hoya.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jan 14, 2019 15:47:13 GMT -5
One thing I think we can all agree on - James has a perpetual scowl on his face, and will NEVER stop working every day to get better. Very excited to watch his game mature during his time as a Hoya. Opposing fans will quickly grow to hate him!
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