HoosierPal Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Javon has recently signed with the Independent Sports and Entertainment agency. I personally think it is unlikely he gets drafted, but he will have ample opportunity with multiple teams to sign on for their summer league. One thing he has against him is his age. He is 23, and most players that get drafted are several years younger. His defense plays in the NBA, but his tenacity on D is what is expected in the NBA. The average 3 pt % this season in the NBA is just under 36%. Javon ended up at 32.5%, so he does need to improve his shot, and remember, it is a deeper shot in the NBA. A benchmark in the NBA is 40% three percentage for shooting guards and small forwards. If you are there, you are solid. If below, you need to have something else to prove your worth as a SF, SG. Javon's best shooting was catch and shoot. For my money, he needs to show he can get his shot off of the dribble against tough defenders. That's what the summer league is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Javon has recently signed with the Independent Sports and Entertainment agency. I personally think it is unlikely he gets drafted, but he will have ample opportunity with multiple teams to sign on for their summer league. One thing he has against him is his age. He is 23, and most players that get drafted are several years younger. His defense plays in the NBA, but his tenacity on D is what is expected in the NBA. The average 3 pt % this season in the NBA is just under 36%. Javon ended up at 32.5%, so he does need to improve his shot, and remember, it is a deeper shot in the NBA. A benchmark in the NBA is 40% three percentage for shooting guards and small forwards. If you are there, you are solid. If below, you need to have something else to prove your worth as a SF, SG. Javon's best shooting was catch and shoot. For my money, he needs to show he can get his shot off of the dribble against tough defenders. That's what the summer league is for. It felt like Bess shot most of his 3's from NBA range. I know its not true, just felt like it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Javon has recently signed with the Independent Sports and Entertainment agency. I personally think it is unlikely he gets drafted, but he will have ample opportunity with multiple teams to sign on for their summer league. One thing he has against him is his age. He is 23, and most players that get drafted are several years younger. His defense plays in the NBA, but his tenacity on D is what is expected in the NBA. The average 3 pt % this season in the NBA is just under 36%. Javon ended up at 32.5%, so he does need to improve his shot, and remember, it is a deeper shot in the NBA. A benchmark in the NBA is 40% three percentage for shooting guards and small forwards. If you are there, you are solid. If below, you need to have something else to prove your worth as a SF, SG. Javon's best shooting was catch and shoot. For my money, he needs to show he can get his shot off of the dribble against tough defenders. That's what the summer league is for. when justin love graduated from slu, he got hooked up with the suns in the summer. the amount of time the suns spent on him and the other rookies increasing his range and refining his shot was unbelieveable (got that straight from his father). he became a very very good shooter just from that one summer. unfortunately he didnt make the cut, but then had a fabulous career in china and russia and europe and now back here more or less in retirement working as a special education teacher and coach at mascoutah high school. the point is, the pros will work with the player on the needed skills. i feel if javon is healthy, he is stronger, bigger and just as athletic as justin love was back at the same point. so javon as hoosier pal says above, will get his shot and who knows. regardless, he is going to be playing for pay somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock_Tower Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 How long is/has/will it take for Javon to fully recover from his injury? He needs to rest to fully recover... but he also needs to play to remain sharp and stay in shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Clock as you describe it, and this is a real situation, Javon is faced with a quandary without an optimal solution. He will do whatever he decides he has to do and will live with the consequences of his decisions, don't we all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 A couple of notes on Rogers: FR couldn't play varsity his first year. There was no 3 pt line when he played. And Harry was a good outside shooter. He got shafted not being named to the all century team. He's a top ten Billiken. AGB91 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, slu72 said: A couple of notes on Rogers: FR couldn't play varsity his first year. There was no 3 pt line when he played. And Harry was a good outside shooter. He got shafted not being named to the all century team. He's a top ten Billiken. Agree on Rogers. Was a frosh his last year, what a player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I think javon can be an igoudala type player. If that happens, there’s a spot in the league for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 12 hours ago, slu72 said: A couple of notes on Rogers: FR couldn't play varsity his first year. There was no 3 pt line when he played. And Harry was a good outside shooter. He got shafted not being named to the all century team. He's a top ten Billiken. Top 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLU_Nick Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Not sure if it’s been mentioned but Bess’s IG story has a picture of a Cleveland cavaliers practice jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 6 hours ago, SLU_Nick said: Not sure if it’s been mentioned but Bess’s IG story has a picture of a Cleveland cavaliers practice jersey. He posted another teams a few days prior. It appears he’s been attending NBA workouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: He posted another teams a few days prior. It appears he’s been attending NBA workouts Hawks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I’ve read this thread but haven’t posted anything. here are my thoughts on next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Marines are marines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillIkenFan_Dan Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 What ever the program is for KC they need to ramp it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, BillIkenFan_Dan said: What ever the program is for KC they need to ramp it up. I thought KC did a great job last year. Solid player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 26 minutes ago, VeniceMenace said: I thought KC did a great job last year. Solid player. He’s saying he looks like he hasn’t been lifting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: He’s saying he looks like he hasn’t been lifting Bodies can be deceptively strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, VeniceMenace said: Bodies can be deceptively strong. You're not wrong, but I guess we are saying he looks out of place among his peers, and his Playing Time competition. Basically it doesn't give us a good feeling he will be in the rotation with Perkins coming in and Hargrove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 I have a confession I will be still watching SLU basketball just as much as I have in the past, but damnit if it aint true I will be keeping an eye on Memphis this year. Can we just talk about that rebound class? I think they could rival Duke for best Freshmen class. Will be interesting to see if they fail to meet expectations like Zion's class or make it deep in the tourney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: I have a confession I will be still watching SLU basketball just as much as I have in the past, but damnit if it aint true I will be keeping an eye on Memphis this year. Can we just talk about that rebound class? I think they could rival Duke for best Freshmen class. Will be interesting to see if they fail to meet expectations like Zion's class or make it deep in the tourney Will ClockGloryRavs be watching as much Billiken Basketball next year? Thanks for the assurances. That had been weighing heavy on my mind. I've been having trouble sleeping, concentrating, I've been drinking too much, all since the season ended. I mean I just couldn't get it off my mind. The question was burning a hole in my soul. Now that you've cleared it up for me I can get back to my normal routine with a clear mind and feeling like all is still right with the world. Also, I'm sure others feel the same, even though they may not admit it. So once again … THANK YOU HoosierPal likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I'm not on board with the everyone needs to hit the weight room so hard they look like body builders idea. I don't want them to be weak, but I believe too much bulk can slow certain types of players down and can affect their shot. AGB91, willie, ACE and 1 other like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: I have a confession I will be still watching SLU basketball just as much as I have in the past, but damnit if it aint true I will be keeping an eye on Memphis this year. Can we just talk about that rebound class? I think they could rival Duke for best Freshmen class. Will be interesting to see if they fail to meet expectations like Zion's class or make it deep in the tourney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, slufanskip said: I'm not on board with the everyone needs to hit the weight room so hard they look like body builders idea. I don't want them to be weak, but I believe too much bulk can slow certain types of players down and can affect their shot. Some people just don't have the body type that lifting doesn't have the same visual impact as it does on others. KC may just be one of those guys that while they can increase their strength they just simply don't bulk up the same way. slufanskip likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Clocktoweraccords2004 said: I have a confession I will be still watching SLU basketball just as much as I have in the past, but damnit if it aint true I will be keeping an eye on Memphis this year. Can we just talk about that rebound class? I think they could rival Duke for best Freshmen class. Will be interesting to see if they fail to meet expectations like Zion's class or make it deep in the tourney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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