Rob Johnson Appreciation Thread

[Stuhoo 79,572]

He's just what we are hoping for:

• He defends. Not just compared to the rest of the team. He really defends.
• Turnovers are way down from last year.
• Shooting is fantastic.
• Serious minded player; by all accounts an excellent teammate.

 

Rojo tends to slip under the radar, but if we pull this season together, Rojo will be a big reason why we are good.

 

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,923]

I was just saying the other day a senior Rob Johnson will be a beast. I like how he plays in every way. Not selfish. Tries on D. Doesn't force. I think he gets to the rim well. Wish he did it more tbh.

[Naturalhoosier 15,407]

I wasn't expecting much this year. I thought we'd see bigger changes in the next year. I'm pleasantly surprised!

Good post Stu!

[Hoosiers219 178]

Great post! Rojo seems fundamentally refined playing within himself. Players ought - rebound, defend, minimize TOs and hit FTs. This is the core identity of teams and players that win. He does most of these things, although you would like to see an increase in FT %. Keep up the good work, RJ!

[VO5 8,272]

My favorite player on the team. He, in my opinion, is the best overall player we have

[Stuhoo 79,572]

My favorite player on the team. He, in my opinion, is the best overall player we have

 

I don't think he's the best player on the team, but I have little doubt that he is the most reliably good player.

[VO5 8,272]

I don't think he's the best player on the team, but I have little doubt that he is the most reliably good player.

With defense and offense being taken into account, I still think he is. It is definitely up for debate though

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

ROJO for coach!

[Parakeet Jones 3,740]

I second all of the love for ROJO. He is the kind of 4 year guy we need as our foundation.

[Naturalhoosier 15,407]

ROJO for coach!

C'mon man....

[Golfman25 4,994]

Rojo is a classical IU player. Fundamentally sound hard worker with talent. He is the kind of 4 year player that holds your team together in the one and done era.

[Crimson and Cream 5,776]

I appreciate this appreciation thread. I'm a big fan of RoJo, and like others have said he will be a great senior.

[SWEETLEMONbrown 144]

I was just saying this yesterday at the game, and talking about the differences between Yogi and Rojo.
I love Yogi and he's our best player, no doubt. But what I love about Rojo running point is that he isn't necessarily a "scoring threat". He will occasionally drive to the basket, but he's usually level headed and good at finding someone to make something happen. Yogi is more of a scoring threat which can sometimes cause more possible turnovers. (In no way am I knocking on Yogi) He will be an amazing 4 year player and I hope he'll be a great leader.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

We do appreciate you RoJO!  Way to bring it game in and game out.

 

He's the Max Bielfeldt of the guards----does all the little things to help the team win!

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

Love RoJo's game this year and his shot looks like it's going in every time he shoots it recently. His TOrate is still a bit high but he's good at making the solid pass rather than the highlight pass. He also looks like he genuinely cares about defending. I can't wait to see how he and Hartman do as the upperclassmen leaders next season.

[bleedhoosier 3,627]

Im on board with this thread! Rojo as a senior and gaining a little nasty streak could he a little dez wells-ish! But with a great outside shot

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Really like Rojo. Hope he sticks around.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,256]

ROJO is consistently doing the right things

[HoosierCindy 2]

He reminds me of Christian Watford.  Just quietly goes about his business and get the job done.

[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

He and Max are definitely becoming my favorites