Shakur Juiston on njcaatv.com tonight
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That didn't occur to me, but that's probably the closest comparison. Juiston isn't as strong (obviously) and doesn't appear to be near the facilitator Royce was (hardly any 4's are). Juiston also seems to go for it more and is less deliberate.
It crossed my mind, for sure. It's crazy as Royce was a physical freak of nature combined with deftly skills with the ball. I doubt anyone compares favorably to him. But you did say poor man's, and imo his stat line may end up being similar and they could have the same type of use.
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And by default Edwards and Rodriguez. The latter looked like he could play, too.
He's really good, possibly an immediate starter at ISU, but IMO he's not "KU good" in the fact that he'd probably see around 10 mins a game for them. For a JUCO, you'd have to think that he wants immediate minutes. At KU, you have to be pretty elite to get a lot of minutes, and he isn't elite.
Juiston and Lewis are both about 6'6" - 6'7", but completely different players. Juiston is "thicker", more physical, and an interior player, while Lewis is more of a 3 point shooter, slasher, quicker player. They would be very compatible together on the court, if Lewis is ready to play right away.
Juiston and Lewis are both about 6'6" - 6'7", but completely different players. Juiston is "thicker", more physical, and an interior player, while Lewis is more of a 3 point shooter, slasher, quicker player. They would be very compatible together on the court, if Lewis is ready to play right away.
Lewis is a 6'6" forward? I always thought of him as a 6'5" wing guard or traditional SF that we rarely have. This isn't what you're saying, but man, I'd love for him to show up at 6'7" though! (I swear Young grew into even bigger potential after we signed him). It's exciting to think of what Lewis could become (Clyburn type?)
And I agree, I'd love to have the chance to see in the same lineup! Throw in Babb, too, and that's a long versatile group. Juiston has the handle to play some SF (if he had the 3P he'd be on draft boards). After years of smallball, you could see a few minutes of Babb, Lewis, Juiston, Young, and Lard!
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Listed at 6'6". That's why I said 6'6" - 6'7". So they are about an inch apart, or maybe even the same height depending on how accurate they were measured.
I'm just making the point that they are nearly the same height, but are COMPLETELY different players.
Finial numbers for Edwards and Juiston last night.
@AlexHalsted Juiston and Edwards are Iowa State's top two JUCO targets. Juiston scored 18, had 15 rebounds, 4 assists; Edwards scored 20.
@AlexHalsted Juiston and Edwards are Iowa State's top two JUCO targets. Juiston scored 18, had 15 rebounds, 4 assists; Edwards scored 20.
Edwards just looks like an athlete, I can see him being decent with better teammates, definitely looks like he'd be a good 3-D type player.
I don't know if we're recruiting Rodriguez anymore but he had 23 and 13. A lot of misses to be had in juco ball
I don't know how well JUCO rebounding stats translate to the Big 12, but I'd rather a recruit consistently pull down 12+ rebounds than not. He looks like a strong 3 for a program like KU, but could be more than adequate 4 for Iowa State.
Programming Note for tonight:
The D1 JuCo Consolation Round with Edwards and #8 NW Florida State plays #2 South Plains @ 5.
The D1 JuCo Championship Game with Juiston and #4 Hutchinson plays #6 Eastern Florida @ 7.
http://njcaatv.com/landing/index
The D1 JuCo Consolation Round with Edwards and #8 NW Florida State plays #2 South Plains @ 5.
The D1 JuCo Championship Game with Juiston and #4 Hutchinson plays #6 Eastern Florida @ 7.
http://njcaatv.com/landing/index
Just watched a replay of the game. Probably a bad comparison but Juiston's game reminded me a little of Melvin Ejim. No outside shot like Ejim and he is a little bigger than Ejim, but strong and athletic and an instinct about where the all will be for rebounds. An okay offensive game but far from elite (although the Hutch announcers seemed to think he was elite at everything). Endurance was an issue for him in that game, but I don't know how many days they have played in a row.
Edwards was impressive in stretches. Seemed to be quick to the basket and much more than just a shooter. But I don't know how that translates to BIg 12 when on ball defense will be better.
Edwards was impressive in stretches. Seemed to be quick to the basket and much more than just a shooter. But I don't know how that translates to BIg 12 when on ball defense will be better.
Clyburn is exactly who I'd compare Lewis to as far as recent players. Maybe not quite as long but similar skillset.