(2016) SG Grant Gelon commits to IU

[HoosierAloha]

good analysis. Part of our fanbase frustrations lately.

 

I find myself frustrated not knowing how much to invest in the new players.  I was iffy with NZ not knowing if he would get the opportunity to play two years.  I liked Holt's game and intensity but he wasn't around long.  I liked what Abell brought to the team but he gone.  How much do I put into both OG and JMor staying all 4 years?  Maybe it's just me and my problem but there hasn't been much evidence that these players will be around all four years.  And seriously, what to do with MSB???  I mean I could see him leaving early to own the NBA, if he wants.

[zinch2o]

After the Warford, Hulls and Elston group we have struggled to get kids to stay four years. Yogi is the only one of his class. Most of Troy's class is gone. I'd like to think we keep RoJo, OG and JM for four but if Emmit, DD, Stan, Max, JH, HP taught us anything it is that we have had problems recently keeping kids.

this is exactly what I was trying to say, but it come off wrong...

[JaybobHoosier]

I'm a little late to this party, but let's keep this topic on point, and only about tracking and talking about Grant.  This thread is not about Crean/etc.  Let's move on.

[ccgeneral]

Crown Point beat Chesterton 61-55 tonight.

 

‏@zajac_7: IU bound Grant Gelon of CP got off to a slow start, but finished with 15 and 7 boards against Chesterton. @IUBBGuy @JeffRabjohns @dandakich

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

1/23 Crown Point defeated Bowman Academy 82  - 61.  Gelon hit four of his six 3-pointers in the second half and scored 16 after halftime to finish with a game-high 24.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

1/23 Crown Point defeated Bowman Academy 82 - 61. Gelon hit four of his six 3-pointers in the second half and scored 16 after halftime to finish with a game-high 24.

thats a good game for GG. Bowman is historically good. Not sure they are good this year though. Like seeing this.

[Brass Cannon]

Yeah it's looking like we have our sharphshooter for the next 4 years.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

1/29, Crown Point defeated Laporte 53 - 42.  Gelon with 10 pts. and 5 reb.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

On 2/5, Crown Point defeated Portage 56 - 29.  Gelon with only 3 pts. on a single 3 pointer.

[mdn82]

Yikes

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Yikes

Unfortunately, this isn't the first game he's had this season where he's effectively been shutdown.  Can't determine if it's because opposing teams have simply shut him down with defense or he's just a streaky shooter. 

[chitown hoosier]

I'm going to trust Crean on this commit but I gotta say, his performance has been underwhelming at times.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I'm going to trust Crean on this commit but I gotta say, his performance has been underwhelming at times.

to say the absolute least.

[716e11th]

Unfortunately, this isn't the first game he's had this season where he's effectively been shutdown. Can't determine if it's because opposing teams have simply shut him down with defense or he's just a streaky shooter.

I don't how competitive this game was but based on the score - maybe it's bc they blew the team out by 27 points and he didn't have to do much??

[IUfan_Charlie]

I'm sorry, but if he seemingly can't even consistently score 10+ points per game against in-state teams, then I don't see him doing much at IU. I hope I'm wrong. 

[mdn82]

Unfortunately, this isn't the first game he's had this season where he's effectively been shutdown. Can't determine if it's because opposing teams have simply shut him down with defense or he's just a streaky shooter.

Thought he got shutout a month ago.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Thought he got shutout a month ago.

Correct.

[Old Friend]

He's just not a kid who's ever going to go get his own points when a defense focuses almost solely on taking him away.  Just not the kind of player he is.  In that role, he's not going to succeed.  In a role where he can space the floor and simply be a shooter, he'll be fine.  He's not a great ball handler like Hulls or Yogi.  He's Todd Leary.  He's Matt Roth.  

 

Teams focus on taking him away much of the time, and when that happens, Gelon is not going to be at his best.   Give him a year or two in college to develop strength and some additional maturity with his body, and I'd bet he'll be a decent piece.  I'm not sure I'd worry about his stats this season because he's playing out of his comfort zone and not within his skill set.  He's a recently known commodity which schools focus specifically on limiting.  That will never be the case for him at Indiana.

[biteoftheapple]

With what Old Friend stated, he will also be facing more athletic players, players with a much bigger skill set, and many bigger players.

[hoosierpap]

Old Friend, I know you really like this signing and I really hope it works out. But let's be honest about things...defenses aren't "almost solely" focusing on taking him away. They're denying ball from what I've heard. One guy, denying ball. No one is adjusting zones his way. He can't create his own shot. He can't get himself open off the ball. It takes a team playing a zone or playing him straight up m2m for him to get his 3's. 

 

Now, I will agree he could possibly have a role. I'm just not sure he is quite the shooter Matt Roth was. And my main questions lie on the other end of the floor. But I'll give you that if he has talent around him where defenses need to focus elsewhere and he can sit at the three point line getting open shot, he will hit them.

 

I've really been trying to keep my mouth shut here.