JBJ - How Long?

[KingPG21 6,587]

If he has a chance of being a lottery pick, I think he is gone.

 

However, isn't this upcoming class loaded with guards?  I think it will be very difficult for him to be a lottery pick this year.

 

Ryan Boatright, Harrison, the kid from Duke (forgot his name), etc.

 

I think 2 years and he will be repeatedly mentioned.

Ryan Boatright isn't getting much love, and he shouldn't. Unless he has a Shabazz like year he is a second round guy, if even drafted.

 

And not really with guards. It is loaded in the front court and wing position. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,059]

And this:

@GoodmanESPN: Will be IU's second-leading scorer. RT @joshhandszer: @GoodmanESPN Thoughts on James Blackmon Jr.'s impact for IU this season? #AskGoodman

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

And this:

@GoodmanESPN: Will be IU's second-leading scorer. RT @joshhandszer: @GoodmanESPN Thoughts on James Blackmon Jr.'s impact for IU this season? #AskGoodman

I think he's wrong. JBJ is going to be our leading scorer, IMO.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,059]

I think he's wrong. JBJ is going to be our leading scorer, IMO.

agree. I think so too.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,059]

And if so, start the one and done talk again.

[Bigdaddy76 111]

Blackmon reminds me a LOT of a more athletic Jay Edwards. Smooth shooter, kind of glides when he runs.A better finisher at the rim.  Not sure how that translates to todays NBA. But, I don't remember Edwards having a very long career back when he played. Kind of a tweener. I see him being a 2 yr player unless something happens with the coaching staff. Then all bets are off. 

[AZ Hoosier 8,292]

Blackmon reminds me a LOT of a more athletic Jay Edwards. Smooth shooter, kind of glides when he runs.A better finisher at the rim.  Not sure how that translates to todays NBA. But, I don't remember Edwards having a very long career back when he played. Kind of a tweener. I see him being a 2 yr player unless something happens with the coaching staff. Then all bets are off. 

 

The extent of Jay Edwards' NBA career was playing a handful of games for the Clippers. Edwards got some really bad advice about leaving school, and took it. Basically, that move ruined any chance he had at a career. He averaged about 20 points/game in his sophomore year, but clearly needed another year or two to mature and develop his game.

 

JBJ, on the other hand, has a dad who’s been there, who knows "what's what", and who will advise him wisely. And IMO, JBJ's game is far more advanced and polished than Edwards' game was. I do see a similarity, but JBJ is much farther along in the development process, won’t stay at IU any longer than Edwards did (IMO), and will have a good pro career.

 

BTW, Edwards was involved in some sort of domestic violence issue shortly after being drafted by the Clippers. There were also reports of some drug issues.

[GloryDays 5,964]

The extent of Jay Edwards' NBA career was playing a handful of games for the Clippers. Edwards got some really bad advice about leaving school, and took it. Basically, that move ruined any chance he had at a career. He averaged about 20 points/game in his sophomore year, but clearly needed another year or two to mature and develop his game.

 

JBJ, on the other hand, has a dad who’s been there, who knows "what's what", and who will advise him wisely. And IMO, JBJ's game is far more advanced and polished than Edwards' game was. I do see a similarity, but JBJ is much farther along in the development process, won’t stay at IU any longer than Edwards did (IMO), and will have a good pro career.

 

BTW, Edwards was involved in some sort of domestic violence issue shortly after being drafted by the Clippers. There were also reports of some drug issues.

I cant see JBJ guarding a single 2 guard in the league right now. It's not all about scoring.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,059]

JB2 came back to earth tonight. It didn't look like we have any NBA players in tonight's game. Rob Johnson was most impressive.

[KingPG21 6,587]

I cant see JBJ guarding a single 2 guard in the league right now. It's not all about scoring.

He'd probably struggle guarding a lot of the point guards in the NBA as well. Their speed is at a different level than about 90% of college point guards

[Myrmidon76 614]

I know this was a serious question, but I can't help but think to myself "The guy hasn't scored an official point yet." I don't mind if folks are curious, say, at the beginning of conference play, but let's take a step back. Blackmon is good, when he fully commits himself to playing defense, he could be great.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Draft Express published a mock draft listing. JBJ or Yogi are not listed.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2015/

[Hoosiers96 912]

Draft Express published a mock draft listing. JBJ or Yogi ate not listed.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2015/

Love it

[davewood 119]

I think it all depends on the strength of the upcoming draft class.

[coonhounds 9,588]

Jbj has a neck of shot lets hope it keeps up. He is athletic but I think going pro this year is a stretch

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

I still think and pray we have him for 2 years----but he is getting a lot of publicity and hype!

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

I also agree that he will be our leading scorer this year.