J Johnson

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Heisman
Jun 10, 2009
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He really doesn’t look for the open teammate. He seems to be hellbent on getting his own highlight reel, instead of doing what’s best for his team to actually win.

He has the physical ability, but his mindset is atrocious.
I agree, that is a huge part of our inconsistency and why we look like the worst offensive D1 team from half to half. Poor preparation and guys who want to get their own. We never even look to pass, screen, drive, or get the ball in the paint outside like 2-3 players.
 
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JwUKFan11

Heisman
Nov 11, 2011
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I agree he has zero court vision.
As far as coaching goes it's easy to blame Pope for Jasper's struggles since to whole team is struggling.
You could see in the all star games last spring that Jasper was not an elite talent
And you could see it in Popes entire career he’s not an elite coach yet here we are
 
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Cowtown Cat

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Aug 23, 2015
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Johnson is a blackhole with archiegoodwin shot selection, is allergic to rebounding, won’t play defense, and is a me-first guy. Beyond that, with hard work Johnson has the potential to eventually develop into a decent player.
Agreed! I sure hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think I am. I’ve literally never been that impressed with the guy. Wasn’t even excited when we signed him. I’m usually ecstatic when he sign a high 4/5 star. I just don’t see it and never have.
 

Ukwazoo3

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I've been sticking up for him all year, but it's looking like the lightbulb maybe isn't going to come on for him this year.

Now that I've said that, I fully expect him to score double-digits tomorrow.
 
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JwUKFan11

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Nov 11, 2011
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Amazing what happens when a freshman gets to play. A few experts in here act like we didn't spend 15 years with Cal watching them get better throughout the season.
 

BBNinSCar

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Apr 23, 2013
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He’s not good. I don’t know why people can’t accept that. I’m not saying he won’t be or can’t be, but he’s not good at all right now.
He’s the best guard on our roster. It’s time to roll with Johnson and give him more minutes.
 

BBNinSCar

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Prisoner of the moment. He’s hit shots today.
I’ve made that claim several times this season. Johnson is the most talented guard on this roster. I believe we would be in a better place had he been coached up and given more minutes. Pope should have brought him along more aggressively, he’s been too committed to Oweh and Aberdeen.
 

CatBearPig

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Apr 26, 2024
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Honestly you are just an idiot. He has shown flashes of talent all year amongst a team with almost none, yet can't get minutes. He is also a Freshman so you know maybe he should be coached.

Idiocy is not being able to differentiate emotion from logic. He’s not been good this year. He’s been good today. He’s not going to hit shots like this often, because no one does. If he has the hot hand; of course you roll with him. Get control of yourself like an adult.
 
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CatBearPig

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I’ve made that claim several times this season. Johnson is the most talented guard on this roster. I believe we would be in a better place had he been coached up and given more minutes. Pope should have brought him along more aggressively, he’s been too committed to Oweh and Aberdeen.

And you’ve been wrong all it 3 games.
 
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JwUKFan11

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Idiocy is not being able to differentiate emotion from logic. He’s not been good this year. He’s been good today. He’s not going to hit shots like this often, because no one does. If he has the hot hand; of course you roll with him. Get control of yourself like an adult.
He's hit shots all year with limited minutes, yet our genius coach doesn't play him. He is one of the top 3 most talented players on a team that has struggled all year. Your basketball IQ is highly lacking.
 
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theKybluedude

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It appeared for the first time all year he relaxed. And at UT!
I think the game slowed down for him today. Good coaching is showing.
Jasper is a much better passer than I thought. Creative passing sure opens up our offense.
Good for him. Build on it
 

BlueBlood96Cat

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Can we all agree that without JJ in the first half we would have been down 30 at half? He solo handily kept them from running away with it there for a minute.
 
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