(2023) - PF JaQualon "JQ" Roberts to Vanderbilt

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/underrated-jq-roberts-rounding-into-form-starting-to-get-noticed

On Indiana: “I really like coach (Mike) Woodson and how he sees Indiana’s future and his plan to bring them back. I really like their intensity on the court. For example, Xavier Johnson, whenever they need that spark of energy, he’s picking up full court and getting into the guy’s grill. I really like that intensity. ... I like to talk on defense and make sure all of the guys are in the right spot. I’m the same sort of energy bringer.”

[Stuhoo 75,560]

Ima thinking he’s going to be a Hoosier.

He’s got athleticism, length, energy, and work ethic.

Hoping his work ethic leads to more skill development.

 

[lillurk 3,668]

22 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/underrated-jq-roberts-rounding-into-form-starting-to-get-noticed

On Indiana: “I really like coach (Mike) Woodson and how he sees Indiana’s future and his plan to bring them back. I really like their intensity on the court. For example, Xavier Johnson, whenever they need that spark of energy, he’s picking up full court and getting into the guy’s grill. I really like that intensity. ... I like to talk on defense and make sure all of the guys are in the right spot. I’m the same sort of energy bringer.”

Feels rare to hear a HS junior being recruited by high majors bring up defense unprompted like this 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

Sectional championship vs Bloomington South scheduled to start at 6:50

https://www.ihsaatv.org/?B=369760

 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,726]

24 to 24, now in OT. Youch…..


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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,726]

North wins it in a low scoring affair


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

Yes, it was an ugly game.  Roberts with his third double-double of the week for North, 10 points, 11 rebounds, giving him 49 and 46 in three games.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

You can watch Roberts tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. vs Evansville North

https://www.ihsaatv.org/?B=370525

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,726]

24-14 BNHS up at half. Roberts playing like the big man on the court. Smart and hustles. Setting lots of screens. Not sure his points. Free throw looks good. Lots of rebounds.


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7 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

24-14 BNHS up at half. Roberts playing like the big man on the court. Smart and hustles. Setting lots of screens. Not sure his points. Free throw looks good. Lots of rebounds.


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9p   8r

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

Bloom. No. wins 63-45.  Roberts 19p   10r    3b    3t

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

Regional championship stream vs. Franklin Community at 7:45 tonight

https://www.ihsaatv.org/?B=370527

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

Bloom. No. 75-69 win over Franklin Community for the regional championship.  For the most part, FC outplayed BN for the first 3 quarters and led 48-44 after 3.  In the 4th with FC leading 50-49, Roberts got his only assist of the game to make it 51-50 BN and BN never relinquished that lead.  Roberts 18p   12r    1a.  He was 1-6 FG in the 1st Q and had only 5 pts. at halftime.  In the 2nd half he was 4-5 FG and 3-3 on 3s.

BN will face Indpls. Cathedral (Xavier Booker) next Saturday in a 4A semistate.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,726]

Free throws look pretty good. Same with 3 ball. Nice looking player. Doesn’t pop off the page but does a lot of things right.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

Bloom. North beaten by Cathedral 61-55.  BN came out cold and trailed 19-7 after 1Q and the Cathedral lead grew to  26-9.  BN fought back and it was 53-50 with 2:23 remaining and a Nick Klaiber 3 tied it at 53 but then Cathedral went on an 8-0 run to close out the game.  Roberts 9 pts all in the 3rd Q.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

Final season stats from MaxPreps for 27 games:  14.3p   9.0r    1.1a   1.1s   .9b    3.8t

52% FG     35% on 3s     64% FT  

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

North junior JaQualon Roberts has been named to the Underclass Supreme 15 All-State Team by the IBCA.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,940]

https://www.insidethehall.com/2022/04/20/2023-bloomington-north-forward-jq-roberts-talks-junior-season-indiana-junior-all-star-selection/?fbclid=IwAR3SPgfkXn2psMG2e3EdQuYMi8hxqo8tcvc5c6_6JN6BhAcZWcI22_khViI

[Chris007 42,066]

6 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://www.insidethehall.com/2022/04/20/2023-bloomington-north-forward-jq-roberts-talks-junior-season-indiana-junior-all-star-selection/?fbclid=IwAR3SPgfkXn2psMG2e3EdQuYMi8hxqo8tcvc5c6_6JN6BhAcZWcI22_khViI

Rumor around town is he's going to Marquette. Shaka has put in a lot of time with JQ. IU has an offer to him but he can't commit to IU right now if he wanted too.