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Al3xis wrote:

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fwiw, they are breast cancer awareness Nike's so he's cut a little slack lol.

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AFS beat Westtown 50-48 in the State playoffs.  Here's my take on Jabril:

Jabril Trawick: 

1.  First off this kid has an attitude.  And that is a good thing.  if he has any cockiness he will get humbled in college.  But i love his confidence and his intensity.  At the start of the 4th quarter Jabril went down with an ankle injury.  3 minutes late he came back onto the court.  His left ankle was wrapped up, he was walking with a noticeable limp, but the kid played tough and helped his team to the close victory.  He loves to play and he loves to win.  I am proud he will be a Hoya. 

2.  From the floor Jabril was 2-8 (unofficial).  From the FT line he was 10-16 by my count.   In a nutshell that tells you the kind of player JT5 is.  He does not back down from anyone.  Took it to the rim right at Daniel and his 6'10 frame multiple times.  Took it to the tin hard and without any indecision.  Jabril can take it to the goal hard with either his left or right.  For 3-4 dribbles he can beat his man and get where he wants to be to draw the foul or kick it out.  Now his shooting form/consistency needs work.  But i will let JT3 take care of that since every Hoya under JT3 has become a better shooter.  but it is not like JT3 is inheriting a terrible shooter.  JT5 has a decent stroke but is inconsistent.  he has a "flip" shot and sometimes his elbow goes out.  But i will let the shot doctor/JT3 work on that.  No excuse for this young man to miss 6 FTs.  And by the way his 2 FG conversions were close to the tin.  He did not make an outside shot all game.

3.  5 steals.  JT5 is an active basketball player.  He is very athletic and anticipates well. Also had 2 key blocks.  Now sometimes he is OVERACTIVE and uses his hands too much to get cheap fouls.  He needs to play smarter.  But i love this kid's athleticism and activity.  Can not teach that.  And if he can work hard and become a sophisticated offensive played then that will be something special.

4.  Heard Jabril measured in at 6'5.  That sounds about right.  IF he can improve his handle and shot that will be a GREAT size for a SG/SF in the Big East.  Can not wait to get this kid on campus and work with him.  If he can improve in these areas he will find time on the court.

JT5 will be on campus this weekend for senior day.