Grad Tranfer James Scott

[Phoenixhusky]

 

[Jholla2183]

James Scott College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Looks like he’s only played 2 years.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Think he’s a normal transfer. His shooting% look sub par.

 

[superjohn]

Went to St. Benedict's.

 

[Nebraskan18]

 

[Matrim55]

If he was a grad transfer I'd say yes, definitely. But for sit 1, play 2? Kind of meh.

 

[JMick]

If he was a grad transfer I'd say yes, definitely. But for sit 1, play 2? Kind of meh.

Meh we need plan B and plan C guys. It looks like we're casting a wide net

 

[WrenchFan69]

He went to St. Benedict's so the connection is there. A true sophomore who averaged 18 a game is interesting, but doing so on meh percentages on an awful team in a bad conference is worrisome. Think we can do better.

Also, Arizona is really considering everyone now lol

 

[UConnStats]

It really takes thorough scouting for kids like this. You can’t go off of raw numbers when a kid is dominating touches like this at a mid major. Scott took 33.7% of Kennesaw’s shots, which ranked 20th in the country. He’d be a much smaller part of the team here.

At the volume he’s shooting, his shooting percentages aren’t bad. But his assist to turnover ratio is very bad. He shouldn’t have the ball in his hands as much as he did. He has suffered from the same things Adams has here.

I’d assume he’s a contingency plan, but maybe the staff sees something in him. Having a year to redshirt at a high major school will likely benefit him as well.

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

He went to St. Benedict's so the connection is there. A true sophomore who averaged 18 a game is interesting, but doing so on meh percentages on an awful team in a bad conference is worrisome. Think we can do better.

Also, Arizona is really considering everyone now lol

Maybe after they get rid of Sean Miller, KO will step in as their new head coach too!

 

[RipCity]

Sounds like VT leads and that’s fine by me.

If only Ollie closed on Devon Daniels last year. He’d slide in perfectly. He’s gonna kill it for Keatts

 

[Kenny11]

Beautiful looking jump shot form but wow...a few of these kids that we are looking at play exactly like Vital...shoot a lot, take contested shots, plays hard but not overly athletic, drives extremely hard with no change of pace...I like Vital but I don't want another one of him. We need a guard that has a lot of talent but plays calm and in control.

 

[rip7774]

Sounds like VT leads and that’s fine by me.

If only Ollie closed on Devon Daniels last year. He’d slide in perfectly. He’s gonna kill it for Keatts

It seemed like they had him but they didn't know how to close. I know. That one was the end of me following that staff's recruiting after the Diallo debacle basically took all my interest/confidence away.

I haven't watched a recruiting video in a while but he can get buckets off the bounce a lot easier than Vital and I love CV and his attitude. This guy is a scorer. Haven't watched Cremo, he's obviously super highly regarded.

 

[cohenzone]

Beautiful looking jump shot form but wow...a few of these kids that we are looking at play exactly like Vital...shoot a lot, take contested shots, plays hard but not overly athletic, drives extremely hard with no change of pace...I like Vital but I don't want another one of him. We need a guard that has a lot of talent but plays calm and in control.

I think Vital has a lot of positives with some better coaching. He’s a decent shooter who takes too many bad shots. I’m hoping he can be shown what a good shot within an offense looks like. He knows how to get himself to the foul line and is a good FT shooter. He rebounds the ball and tries pretty hard on D. Let’s hope. And he’s a year more mature.

 

[ctchamps]

It really takes thorough scouting for kids like this. You can’t go off of raw numbers when a kid is dominating touches like this at a mid major. Scott took 33.7% of Kennesaw’s shots, which ranked 20th in the country. He’d be a much smaller part of the team here.

At the volume he’s shooting, his shooting percentages aren’t bad. But his assist to turnover ratio is very bad. He shouldn’t have the ball in his hands as much as he did. He has suffered from the same things Adams has here.

I’d assume he’s a contingency plan, but maybe the staff sees something in him. Having a year to redshirt at a high major school will likely benefit him as well.

This was the contingency plan last season. I'd sacrifice this season for two years down the road instead of continuing something out of desperation.

Either Hurley, Moore and Young have it and will get great recruits next season if not this or they don't have it. I say go all in and take the chance of better recruiting and not take players who are possible and fill slots for several years.

 

[HawkHusky]

Jon Rothstein‏Verified account @JonRothstein
Kennesaw State transfer James Scott tells me he is now also considering East Carolina. Visits Virginia Tech next week.
12:33 PM - 5 Apr 2018

 

[Tonyf629]

 

[UconnU]

Interesting prospect because he is a Hurley type player. Hurley likes the bigger guards who can beat you off the dribble.

 

[Son of Robert]

This guy has a nice looking shot. He practically flicks that right hand. Anyone know what his shooting percentages are?

 

[TopDogs]

This guy has a nice looking shot. He practically flicks that right hand. Anyone know what his shooting percentages are?

In 2018, 41.6% FG, 34% from 3. 80% at the line

 

[intlzncster]

In 2018, 41.6% FG, 34% from 3. 80% at the line

Antwoine Anderson esque.

 

[Son of Robert]

In 2018, 41.6% FG, 34% from 3. 80% at the line

Thanks TopDogs.

 

[uconnbill]

Considering he was carrying his team those percentages should improve on a better team, even if the point total falls.

 

[auror]

In 2018, 41.6% FG, 34% from 3. 80% at the line

KenPom has 46 from 2, 35 from 3, 79 FT. High steal %. Decent TO%. 97 ORTG. Okay for the usage as a sophomore.

Bad rebounding numbers at 6'5". Okay assist rate, but not great for primary creator.

 

[Storrs South]