Rutgers Men's Basketball 2023-24 Season Preview: Gavin Griffiths
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It's a little weird that Gavin was going to be amazing instantly in Decemeber.
https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/threads/gavin-griffiths-highlights.262666/
https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/threads/gavin-highlights.253490/
But now there is a lot "Can't expect much from a freshman, will need time to adjust. Hyatt is experienced and can playour defense."
Gavin has somehow gotten worse it seems to some people.
https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/threads/gavin-griffiths-highlights.262666/
https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/threads/gavin-highlights.253490/
But now there is a lot "Can't expect much from a freshman, will need time to adjust. Hyatt is experienced and can playour defense."
Gavin has somehow gotten worse it seems to some people.
Elon changed it to X so when you want to x out you accidentally go for the stylized X and get an ad…or maybe a free dogecoin. He’s a salesman first and foremost.
I don't follow recruiting extensively.
Rivals has him #23 and 3rd highest recruit in the Big Ten.
Is that not the most reliable list?
If not, then who is?
I’m too old to pay close attention to the false precision implied by lists. I think GG is still considered one of the top 5 shooters in the class for sure. If I had to find a weakness with him I would say he has non-elite lateral quickness. If he can adapt and become an elite passer (e.g. to Cliff for layups and dunks) he’ll be an elite player in the BigTen. He may not be built to back down smaller players in the paint ala Paul M) but he can figure out another way.
I think your phrase about his “figuring it out” is on point. I think the figuring will happen quickly. Seems like a gym rat with a chip on his shoulder.
No one ever said he was a guaranteed one and done (similar to Ace or Dylan).
The theory has always been: IF Gavin is as good as people think - All Big Ten Freshman Team and competing for Big Ten Freshman Of The Year - then he could play himself into draft consideration.
An elite shooting 6'7 wing playing very good in the Big Ten is going to be on draft radars sooner than later.
I’m not being a smartass. I’m rooting for his long term success, because he seems like a good kid that RU is lucky to have.
However I’m also rooting that he is around for 24-25 for a magical run (before he starts an NBA career).
Personally the closer we get the more I think the chances of him being around for 24-25 have gone down as it’s clear our success for 23-24 for will be determined by a lot by his success, and in the process showcase skills for the next level.
Unless he scores 20 a game and hits 45% from 3 , he will be around for his sophomore year and our Final Four run. If he is only getting second round grades at the end of next year, he will be smart enough to know the exposure for 2024 could likely vault him into the first round discussion . Duncan Robinson comes to mind but Gavin has a much better handle than Robinson did at Michigan. It was only after 3 years in Miami that he finally drove the ball to the hoop.
Bringing back the archaic usage of "slidden." Nice...
His efficiency should go up, and with Cliff gone, his usage may not go down that much.
Bailey is ball dominant? I don’t know anything about his style other than he’s extremely athletic.
Harper appears ball dominant but still distributes the basketball based on what I’ve read.