(2022) - SG C. J. Gunn to DePaul

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  On 4/24/2022 at 2:17 AM, Zachetology said:

I think Gunn will jump over Bates on the depth chart pretty quickly.

I like Gunn quite a bit, but I think it will take a year or 2 to get to college contribution level. Also I am optimistic about Bates making a jump . Let's get the best roster possible. 

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  On 4/24/2022 at 3:56 AM, BtownStrength said:

I like Gunn quite a bit, but I think it will take a year or 2 to get to college contribution level. Also I am optimistic about Bates making a jump . Let's get the best roster possible. 

I hope all the guys take steps forward- I won't complain as long as they hit shots. My perception is just that Gunn has a more-consistent-looking shot from my limited analysis. Go Hoosiers!

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  On 4/24/2022 at 6:32 AM, Zachetology said:

I hope all the guys take steps forward- I won't complain as long as they hit shots. My perception is just that Gunn has a more-consistent-looking shot from my limited analysis. Go Hoosiers!

Shot 37% last season.  He's got some work today if he wants to shoot anything close to that in the B1G. 

Again though.. I'm excited for him.  

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  On 4/24/2022 at 3:40 AM, CrimsonCreamer said:

I see Daryl Thomas’s son Kyle had a big game for Team Illinois. Committed to Eastern Illinois


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  On 4/24/2022 at 12:14 PM, btownqb said:

Shot 37% last season.  He's got some work today if he wants to shoot anything close to that in the B1G. 

Again though.. I'm excited for him.  

and 37% at college distance.

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  On 4/25/2022 at 2:17 AM, HoosierHoops1 said:

and 37% at college distance.

College?

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  On 4/24/2022 at 12:14 PM, btownqb said:

Shot 37% last season.  He's got some work today if he wants to shoot anything close to that in the B1G. 

 

and anything close to that at college distance, regardless of conference.

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Story on this past weekend's game.

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/iu-commit-cj-gunn-helps-team-indiana-win-2022-prep-ball-stars-midwest-challenge?fbclid=IwAR3kcn1fkDPfPHSTNtnU1ylXUOAAzEWVgPjM4sulB542WQY0dt6rnm291A0

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  On 4/25/2022 at 5:24 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Story on this past weekend's game.

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/iu-commit-cj-gunn-helps-team-indiana-win-2022-prep-ball-stars-midwest-challenge?fbclid=IwAR3kcn1fkDPfPHSTNtnU1ylXUOAAzEWVgPjM4sulB542WQY0dt6rnm291A0

  On 4/25/2022 at 5:24 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Story on this past weekend's game.

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/iu-commit-cj-gunn-helps-team-indiana-win-2022-prep-ball-stars-midwest-challenge?fbclid=IwAR3kcn1fkDPfPHSTNtnU1ylXUOAAzEWVgPjM4sulB542WQY0dt6rnm291A0

  On 3/7/2022 at 2:32 AM, TheWatShot said:

performin

Has this kid put on a growth spurt?

He looks a legit 6'5" or better.

Looooooong!

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  On 4/26/2022 at 6:02 PM, Woodson1980 said:

Has this kid put on a growth spurt?

He looks a legit 6'5" or better.

Looooooong!

He said in an interview not long ago that he was 6'6, maybe 6'7. 

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  On 4/26/2022 at 6:02 PM, Woodson1980 said:

Has this kid put on a growth spurt?

He looks a legit 6'5" or better.

Looooooong!

He says it's been a while since he was measured but the last time he was measured he was 6'6" and might be around 6'7" now.

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  On 4/26/2022 at 6:05 PM, go iu bb said:

He says it's been a while since he was measured but the last time he was measured he was 6'6" and might be around 6'7" now.

Wow didn’t realize this. Awesome!


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He looks really smooth and very athletic. If he can play some defense, maybe he is our shooter. 

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Improved in every category each year.

A few of CJ’s stats:

3.6 GPA

[SR] 23.5 PPG | 5.5 RPG | 52.8% 2PT | 37.4% 3PT

[JR] 13.9 PPG | 4.5 RPG | 49.2% 2PT | 36.6% 3PT

[SO]  6.9 PPG | 2.6 RPG | 46.2% 2PT | 34.4% 3 PT

LN 3 year record during CJ’s tenure 70-12

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https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/cj-gunn-shows-why-hes-more-than-a-shooter-by-scoring-33-points-at-midwest-challenge

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  On 4/25/2022 at 3:04 AM, HoosierHoops1 said:

and anything close to that at college distance, regardless of conference.

He’ll have to adjust to the level of competition, but I don’t think distance will be a problem…

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  On 4/30/2022 at 1:10 AM, Bigred3588 said:

He’ll have to adjust to the level of competition, but I don’t think distance will be a problem…

2 things I like a lot in his shooting— elevation, and that he creates / shoots off the bounce and on breaks. Looks like a strong scorer in the making at the college level

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  On 4/30/2022 at 8:21 PM, HoosierHoopster said:

2 things I like a lot in his shooting— elevation, and that he creates / shoots off the bounce and on breaks. Looks like a strong scorer in the making at the college level

A lot to like in this clip. Elevation is impressive as is the ease with which he shoots. No hesitation, just makes plays. He seems overshadowed by some higher profile kids, but I think he will surprise.

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He’s too athletic to defend the way he does. He’s really going to need to lock in and give much better effort. Talented 3 level scorer.  Can hit tough shots.  
 

playing time will be dependent on Defense and ability to MAKE shots at this level.  We have a huge need for what he offers if he can do the other stuff. 
 

He and Bates are directly competing for minutes imo.

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  On 4/30/2022 at 9:37 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

He’s too athletic to defend the way he does. He’s really going to need to lock in and give much better effort. Talented 3 level scorer.  Can hit tough shots.  
 

playing time will be dependent on Defense and ability to MAKE shots at this level.  We have a huge need for what he offers if he can do the other stuff. 
 

He and Bates are directly competing for minutes imo.

The verdict is still out on offense but our defensive improvement between Miller’s last season and Woodson’s first leaves zero doubt in my mind Woodson will get him squared away on that end of the floor.

I think his biggest hindrance next year will be his frame. If he doesn’t put on some size he’ll struggle with the physicality in the B1G. If he does, it will adversely affect his shooting and it can take months for shooters to adjust to added muscle. Just look at Yogi. High percentage 3 point shooter in HS, 30% his freshman year, and 40%+ every year after. Luckily Gunn has good form and probably hasn’t hit his ceiling in terms of shooting percentage.