(2014) C Jeremiah April to IU

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

What were Peter Jurkins stats his senior year? Not dissing this kid, just curious. 

[Stuhoo 79,586]

What were Peter Jurkins stats his senior year? Not dissing this kid, just curious. 

 

 

You make a valid point. Stats are nice but they don't tell the whole story. Great stats can mean great player...or not; merely 'good' stats can mean great player... or not.

 

However, ya' can't teach 7'0", athletic, high-motor, and smart!  Hopefully that's what we've just gotten.

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

You make a valid point. Stats are nice but they don't tell the whole story. Great stats can mean great player...or not; merely 'good' stats can mean great player... or not.

 

However, ya' can't teach 7'0", athletic, high-motor, and smart!  Hopefully that's what we've just gotten.

I'm just wondering what his stats were, not making any conclusions or comparisons until the season starts. 

[theriverpilot 5,589]

[quote name="JaybobHoosier" post="60798" timestamp="1397864429"]Welcome aboard Jeremiah!!! Hope to watch you progress here at IU.

He seems pretty heavy footed, but hope Je'Nay can work his magic a little. Best of luck to Jeremiah![/quote]

I'm going with the "diamond in the rough" view on this one!


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[Hwy 1 2,053]

 

"One of April's teammates at Westwind is 6-foot-11 California commit Kingsley Okoroh and the competition in practices and workouts has helped in his development.

April had games of 26 points against Midland Junior College and 28 points against Pima Junior College this season. He finished the season with averages of 19 points and 11 rebounds per game."

http://www.insidethehall.com/2014/04/18/class-2014-center-jeremiah-april-commits-iu/#more-38639

 

[ccgeneral 38,084]

What were Peter Jurkins stats his senior year? Not dissing this kid, just curious. 

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/peter-jurkin/o7Huu_TqEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/basketball-stats.htm

 

14.3pts, 10rbs, 3.4blks

[djsalway 4,161]

I'm just wondering what his stats were, not making any conclusions or comparisons until the season starts.

14.8 ppg and 8.1 rpg. Didn't list blocks. Peter's biggest issue is his health though. Peter also doesn't seem to have a really high motor, hope this kid does.

[djsalway 4,161]

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/peter-jurkin/o7Huu_TqEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/basketball-stats.htm<br /><br />14.3 pts, 10 rbs, 3.4blks

Or this. Got mine from his bio on the IU website.

[KingPG21 6,582]

I'm just wondering what his stats were, not making any conclusions or comparisons until the season starts. 

Well to be fair being healthy enough to step on the court would be an upgrade over Jurkin's first two years. So hopefully we get that

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

14.8 ppg and 8.1 rpg. Didn't list blocks. Peter's biggest issue is his health though. Peter also doesn't seem to have a really high motor, hope this kid does.

Peter just plays so awkwardly too... 

[djsalway 4,161]

Peter just plays so awkwardly too...

Part of that might be nerves. He barely plays. Probably doesn't practice all the time either, battling injuries.

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

Part of that might be nerves. He barely plays. Probably doesn't practice all the time either, battling injuries.

I just don't get how he has been hurt for damn near 3 years straight... 

[NotTheReal HoosierHoopster 67]

Pretty good pickup for this time. I like it.

[KingPG21 6,582]

I just don't get how he has been hurt for damn near 3 years straight... 

Well he is tall, which usually comes with side affects. Their lower halves don't really hold up that well, there have been a number of guys around his size who have had their careers cut short by lower body issues

[Hovadipo 54,969]

[quote name="KingPG21" post="60863" timestamp="1397868173"]Well he is tall, which usually comes with side affects. Their lower halves don't really hold up that well, there have been a number of guys around his size who have had their careers cut short by lower body issues[/quote]

Kenny George.


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[mdn82 25,510]

 

Alex Bozich ‏@insidethehall 1m

April on his decision to commit to IU: "Just the coaches. I got a good vibe from them and the goals they want to achieve." #iubb

 

Which coach(s) recruited him?  

 

Shooter.  He was drunk reliving Hoosiers.  

[mdn82 25,510]

In all honesty, glad to have the kid.  Nobody will expect him to play 20 min or anything.  If he has two feet and BBIQ he will be fine.  

[schoosier 3,451]

14.8 ppg and 8.1 rpg. Didn't list blocks. Peter's biggest issue is his health though. Peter also doesn't seem to have a really high motor, hope this kid does.

have no idea of PJs motor as I can't remember him ever playing.

[mdn82 25,510]

What were Peter Jurkins stats his senior year? Not dissing this kid, just curious. 

14 and 10 with 3 blocks per game.  Peter had some serious foot injuries starting his sophomore year if I remember correctly.  He really didn't play much until his senior season.  Even then it was limited.  When he committed he was thought of as a very high potential player.  Possibly as high as Hanner at one point during his Soph season.  Injuries and not being able to be on the court hurt him.  An international player trying to get better is hard when you cannot get on the court.  Here is hoping the year of Prep school made the difference in this kid's future.  

 

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/peter-jurkin/o7Huu_TqEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,923]

On the bright side, he is likely not a primadonna expecting everything handed to him. He hasn't been fawned over by fans and media for 3 straight years.

Now, lets get Jakeenan Grant and Eron Harris and call it a day. Or Deng Deng if Grant doesn't leave.