(2016) SG Grant Gelon commits to IU

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I remember this kid named Jeff Hedges that was held to 4 points in a game his senior year.


Never heard of him right? That's because he wasn't D1 nor NBA caliber..

Not going to lie, this made me laugh out loud.

Granted, it's not fully fair or accurate but quite funny.

Crean has a way of "creating" D1 players though lately. Priller, April, Stan Robinson (Cough, Cough).

[WayneFleekHoosier]

On the Stan Robinson note, I watched him play several games at Findley Prep. I was a little worried then because Nigel Williams Goss was SO MUCH better. I did expect better from Stan though. His Freshman year was about what I was expecting, then he plateaued/declined.

[Uspshoosier]

Not going to lie, this made me laugh out loud.

Granted, it's not fully fair or accurate but quite funny.

Crean has a way of "creating" D1 players though lately. Priller, April, Stan Robinson (Cough, Cough).

i was surprised vcu and Rhode Island still wanted Stan. That's still highly a couple of recognizable programs. Rhode Island probably would of made the tournament this year if their best player didn't get hurt. Hurley is a good coach

[WayneFleekHoosier]

i was surprised vcu and Rhode Island still wanted Stan. That's still highly a couple of recognizable programs. Rhode Island probably would of made the tournament this year if their best player didn't get hurt. Hurley is a good coach

there is potential there. We saw it freshman year. Then switching shooting hands, etc. Guarding centers etc.

[mdn82]

Stan was ranked around 50 when he came to IU. I don't think Crean created anything with him.

[Uspshoosier]

Stan was ranked around 50 when he came to IU. I don't think Crean created anything with him.

i knew he was a top 50 recuit coming to iu but never once while he was here did I think he should of been that highly ranked. Maybe a change schools will be good for him. I hope he does well. Rhode Island should be near the top of the a-10 next year

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Stan was ranked around 50 when he came to IU. I don't think Crean created anything with him.

he was ranked near 50 when verbal commitment was made. Dropped to 80-100 range in his year at Findlay Prep. Nigel Goss rose 30-40 spots conversely. His stock was dropping. He can still be a fine player at RI.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Stan was ranked around 50 when he came to IU. I don't think Crean created anything with him.

also,the Stan Robinson add in was a joke.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

I haven't watched Gelon so this is pure speculation on my part, but maybe he is a deadeye shooter provided he's set when he catches the ball and not closely guarded.  Not necessarily double or triple teamed but his defender is playing soft defense.  Maybe not a kid who can necessarily create his own shots but more a catch and shoot player. 

 

 

And for whatever it's worth, Crown Point is participating in the Noblesville Holiday Tournament and

defeated Avon 90 - 64.  Gelon with 21 points on 7 of 9 from 3 pt. land.  Not sure how far they were into the 4th quarter, but at that point, he had yet to attempt either a 2 pt. shot or a free throw.   Sasha Stefanovic had 12 pts. for Crown Point.

Edited December 30, 2015 by Class of '66 Old Fart

[JSHoosier]

On the Stan Robinson note, I watched him play several games at Findley Prep. I was a little worried then because Nigel Williams Goss was SO MUCH better. I did expect better from Stan though. His Freshman year was about what I was expecting, then he plateaued/declined.

I expected more of him too.

 

I saw him play once for Findley Prep and it wasn't impressive.  Goss looked great but Stan did absolutely nothing to stand out, he was just another player on the court.  I passed it off as a bad game at the time.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

@burban1087
Grant Gelon heating up for crown point, now has 15pts.
Crown point leads Avon 60-46 end of 3rd

Psst.  See #461.  :biggrin:

[Uspshoosier]

Psst. See #461. :biggrin:

i missed it thanks for the reminder

[MikeRoberts]

What's the scoop on Sasha? Sounds like a big time high school talent. Does his size/game translate to an IU level?

[WayneFleekHoosier]

What's the scoop on Sasha? Sounds like a big time high school talent. Does his size/game translate to an IU level?

i thinks it's TBD. People just now taking notice.

[ccgeneral]

Big game last night for GG!

 

‏@INBBallSource: Crown Point won going away against Columbus East, 83-66. #iubb signee Grant Gelon had 28 points including a big second half.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

On 1/2 Crown Point defeated South Bend Washington 68 - 60.  Gelon with 24 pts., of which 21 came on 3's.  He also had 9 rebounds according to the box score.  Not a number we've seen in his typical stat line.

[Hoosiers96]

He had 18 points in the first quarter, all on 6 threes

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Crown Point lost to Michigan City 58 - 55.  Gelon with 11 points and 1 article gave him 15 rebounds and another 16 rebounds; however, he was only 2 of 12 on his 3's.  Despite a poor shooting night, this is his second game in a row with very good rebounding numbers.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

1/15, Crown Point defeated Merrillville 55 - 50.  Twitter reports indicate Gelon was held scoreless.

[Uspshoosier]

1/15, Crown Point defeated Merrillville 55 - 50. Twitter reports indicate Gelon was held scoreless.

@DSebass32
@insidethehall Crown Point 55 - Merrillville 50. Stefanovic with 22. Gelon 0.