Wednesday, November 28, 2007

If there was a "most improved incoming freshman from game one to game eight" award, DeAndre would win it in a land slide. "Two months ago, he'd almost crawl in a corner and pout, now he accepts coaching." To reward his improvement, Turge has asked DJ to guard Richard Hendrix, Alabama's leading scorer (23.8 ppg), rebounder (14.5 rpg), and blocker (2.5 bpg).

DJ and Hendrix are similar players; they both have very high field goal percentages (85% and 71%) and low free throw percentages (18% and 50%) (I cannot believe DJ shoots under 20%, that is amazing). How does a player make so many shots with out being able to shoot the ball? Easy, they dunk EVERYTHING. Two guys constantly trying to dunk every ball they touch should make for an exciting game.

Any bets on how quick Joe and Brian Davis foul out? I am guessing they both finish with four, Joe plays for 23 minutes and Brain plays for 18.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

tough game for DJ last night but up against a big man...best one so far...he'll learn and get better...needs not to pout on the bench...you were a star player but now you are on a team with other stars...tough for these frosh to fit in with new rolls...they need him to have his head in and when times get tough...he must come with it...not so sure he is one and done like some are saying...you????

r said...

Ya, I am not sure when DJ will leave. He is a much different player then we all expected to see, and could really benefit from one more year of college. Oden, Durant, and now Beasley all had (have) very developed games, DJ does not. Who knows though, he might improve a lot by the end of this year.