Noticed in the box score (didn't see the game) that Johnson only played 8 minutes, didn't score, no rebounds, no assists. I read that coach was expecting him to step up. As a freshman, he may not be ready.
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He was not good, particularly on defense, in his 8 minutes, third worse plus minus on the team behind BG and Mo (both equally bad). He needs time if he's going to be a PG, doesn't seem like a natural fit as a 1 at all. One day JJ will be great, he's just not progressing at near the same speed or level that his fellow freshmen Moreno is. And that's okay, some guys take longer but have a higher ceiling.
Man were BG and Mo even at the game? I seen a couple of shaqtin a fool moments from BG. I love em tho
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.
It’s mental. I believe wherever he suits up next year he will have more confidence even from limited action this year and will ball out. Maybe not a star next year but much improvement getting used to the college game. Don’t expect him to be a four year player.
Let him gain some strength and all that good stuff he will be a problem in the next few years
I personally think he’s used to another style of play and it’s taking him a while to adjust. At the end of day, this teams gonna be what they are and that’s it 
Love my Cats and always reppin no matter what 
Love my Cats and always reppin no matter what I hope he improves, but right now he is virtually unplayable.
He will transfer at the end of the year, and go to a team that runs a higher speed offense.
No did have a big block and set a massive screen that freed Chandler for that wide open three
The difference between him and MM is that the latter was not expected to play much and worked his *** off this summer to get stronger and is playing. JJ expects to play but did not do the work to get his body ready for this level. He simply can't handle the physicality.
I think the plan is to play Johnson a lot now. The opportunity just wasn’t right to stick him back in last night. We were clicking in that second half and there was no need to inject him into that action. He’s gonna play plenty. Correct call I thought. Had to win, and we almost didn’t. Thanks Chandler and Moreno.
He’s not strong enough, he hasn’t had enough time to really get the college game down. He doesn’t pass much, but I’d really like to see him worked in, but we suck so bad from half to half it’s impossible right now.z
And you know this how? I have a hard time believing that Dennis's son, Alvis grandson doesn't work hard.
Jasper is gonna have to take a pay cut next year be it here or wherever he plays hopefully that will motivate him next year
And that team will realize he can't dribble, defend, or pass the ball.
His playing time was more related to how well Aberdeen played in the 2nd half than anything he did wrong. Everybody sucked in the 1st half. DA was playing great on both ends in the second half so Pope stayed with what was working.
Your PG is the teams QB.
He's supposed to know where everyone else is supposed to be and he's supposed to know how the offense is supposed to run.
That's not Jasper.
He looks lost every time he enters the game.
Here's hoping he sticks some jump shots for us because that will probably be the extent of his contribution to the team this year.
He's supposed to know where everyone else is supposed to be and he's supposed to know how the offense is supposed to run.
That's not Jasper.
He looks lost every time he enters the game.
Here's hoping he sticks some jump shots for us because that will probably be the extent of his contribution to the team this year.
Isn't JJ a 2 anyway? Sometimes you can't make that move with a kid. I mean he may be able to make the conversion, but has he ever played point at any level?
First did not earn any more time, and the guy he usually subs in for was hot in the second half and Pope could not afford to take in out being that hot.
I will say he shows up against the weak competition but has not shined at against power 5 teams at all.
I agree. He was pretty rough last night. He needs to quit pressing so much.
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 can see him at NKU as a lead scorer, filling it full in an uptempo attack.
He will be a contributor at a high level school. He is very talented, we just don't have a coach that can get it out of freshmen.
I saw him play in several all-star games and saw him as a mid-major talent as a scorer. He needs to be able to do a lot more than shoot.
That’s an understatement. He’s a pure wing who really should never ever be used at the point.
But, unfortunately, the same can be said for Aberdeen and Chandler. We simply have NOBODY suited to play point on the current roster. It’s a major roster construction failure by Pope.
I doubt the problem is confidence. At least he certainly has no fear of taking the shot. The dude can’t wait to jack it up every chance he gets.
But he plays nearly no defense. And doesn’t seem to understand at all when he should be passing the ball to his open teammates instead of shooting. Those aren’t really confidence problems.
He’s not shy for sure lol. I just don’t think he’s comfortable yet. Whatever it is I am in agreement he isn’t ready right now. I still think you give him minutes for the other guards to stay fresh at least. He’s not as bad as some made it seem imo. Game will slow down for him hopefully.
Can’t remember who, but had a civil disagreement with someone on here about JJ vs DA at the point. I honestly think that’s a pretty obvious and easy choice. A lot of season left, but at this moment, DA is the clear option there with Lowe out.
He has the best handles on the team yet can't see the floor. His next coach will play him.
I know this is off topic, but who is our strength and conditioning coach? The majority of our guys on the team look like me muscle wise. They have absolutely no muscles.
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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
This is exactly what it is. He didn’t do anything to get stronger, from what I can see. He looks like a middle schooler out there. Really sucks, because we could use him right now. Need him to help the team. Oh well.