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July 19th, 2018, 01:04 pm
cajun_lannister

Jalen Johnson

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome home Jalen Johnson (<a href="https://twitter.com/He_WasntReady20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@He_WasntReady20</a>)! The Baton Rouge native and former U-High product will have two years of eligibility remaining for <a href="https://twitter.com/RaginCajunsMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RaginCajunsMBB</a> beginning in 2019-20. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeauxCajuns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeauxCajuns</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lk8Tduyn9U">pic.twitter.com/Lk8Tduyn9U</a></p>— Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns® Men's Basketball (@RaginCajunsMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaginCajunsMBB/status/1020005357291270144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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https://247sports.com/Player/Jalen-Johnson-46044217
July 19th, 2018, 01:28 pm
BeauCajun

Re: Jalen Johnson

Nice pick up.

Forward Jalen Johnson, who has started regularly since the middle of his freshman season, announced on Twitter on Friday that he is transferring from St. Louis University.

Johnson averaged 9.1 points and was second on the team with 52 3-pointers last season. He started 24 of 33 games and played 27 minutes per game.
July 19th, 2018, 01:30 pm
Cajunsmike

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Originally Posted by cajun_lannister

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome home Jalen Johnson (<a href="https://twitter.com/He_WasntReady20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@He_WasntReady20</a>)! The Baton Rouge native and former U-High product will have two years of eligibility remaining for <a href="https://twitter.com/RaginCajunsMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RaginCajunsMBB</a> beginning in 2019-20. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeauxCajuns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeauxCajuns</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lk8Tduyn9U">pic.twitter.com/Lk8Tduyn9U</a></p>— Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns® Men's Basketball (@RaginCajunsMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaginCajunsMBB/status/1020005357291270144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Not surprised at this as I was told a few werks ago that we were not going to take a grad transfer this year. Part of reason is they believe the freshman are further along than anticipated. However I also believe We would have taken a guy from Fresno had he committed first. Fresno guy went to UTEP as the former Fresno coach is the new guy at UTEP. Regardless Johnson is also highly thought of. Last Louisiana guy who transferred back home did fairly well. Frank Bartley was the Louisiana player of year in 2018. Maybe Johnson will be the same. More likely to achieve that is Kobe Julien who will redshirt this year due to injury. Julien and Johnson should prevent too big of a drop off after Stroman, Gant, and Marquite leave.
July 19th, 2018, 01:33 pm
wcd35

Re: Jalen Johnson

Bio from Saint Louis U

http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArti...CLID=210976504

• Appeared in all 33 games (18 starts).
• Averaged 7.5 ppg and was third on the Billikens with 4.5 rpg.
• Led the Billikens in rebounding in conference only tilts, corralling 5.9 rpg.
• Also scored 8.3 pig in A-10 contests to rank fourth on the team.
• A-10 Rookie of the Week (Feb. 27) after scoring 17 points against both VCU and Saint Joseph’s.
• His 149 total rebounds are 10th in school history among freshmen.
• Led the Billikens in scoring in four games and rebounding in seven contests.
• Posted two double-doubles – 17 points and 10 rebounds at George Mason and 17 points and 10 rebounds against Saint Joseph’s.
• Turned in a team-high 17 points in the win at George Mason.
• Scored 10 points against Ball State in his collegiate debut.
• Led the Billikens with 16 points against George Washington in the A-10 Tournament.
July 19th, 2018, 01:42 pm
Boomer

Re: Jalen Johnson

Maybe help with the S Lab senior FB players!!!
July 19th, 2018, 01:50 pm
Cajunsmike

Re: Jalen Johnson

How? He went to University High
July 19th, 2018, 01:52 pm
Boomer

Re: Jalen Johnson

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

How? He went to University High

.......my error.....Trump and I mess it up at the same time!!! Lol
July 19th, 2018, 01:52 pm
Cajunsmike

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Originally Posted by wcd35

Bio from Saint Louis U

http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArti...CLID=210976504

• Appeared in all 33 games (18 starts).
• Averaged 7.5 ppg and was third on the Billikens with 4.5 rpg.
• Led the Billikens in rebounding in conference only tilts, corralling 5.9 rpg.
• Also scored 8.3 pig in A-10 contests to rank fourth on the team.
• A-10 Rookie of the Week (Feb. 27) after scoring 17 points against both VCU and Saint Joseph’s.
• His 149 total rebounds are 10th in school history among freshmen.
• Led the Billikens in scoring in four games and rebounding in seven contests.
• Posted two double-doubles – 17 points and 10 rebounds at George Mason and 17 points and 10 rebounds against Saint Joseph’s.
• Turned in a team-high 17 points in the win at George Mason.
• Scored 10 points against Ball State in his collegiate debut.
• Led the Billikens with 16 points against George Washington in the A-10 Tournament.

Those were his freshman year stats.
July 19th, 2018, 02:06 pm
wcd35

Re: Jalen Johnson

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

Those were his freshman year stats.

For some reason didnt list his 2nd year

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-bas.../jalen-johnson
July 19th, 2018, 03:33 pm
Cajunsmike

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Originally Posted by wcd35

For some reason didnt list his 2nd year

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-bas.../jalen-johnson

Bio’s are often one year behind. They may have updated those for players who are returning this season to the Billikens. No reason to do so for Johnson.
July 19th, 2018, 04:09 pm
CajunEXPRESS

Re: Jalen Johnson

Here's the stat sheet for 2017/18:

http://www.slubillikens.com/fls/2720...B1718Stats.pdf
July 19th, 2018, 04:14 pm
AirBill

Re: Jalen Johnson

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

Here's the stat sheet for 2017/18:

http://www.slubillikens.com/fls/2720...B1718Stats.pdf

According to this, Johnson was their best 3-point shooter percentagewise. Also their best FT shooter.
July 19th, 2018, 04:22 pm
Cajunsmike

Re: Jalen Johnson

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

Here's the stat sheet for 2017/18:

http://www.slubillikens.com/fls/2720...B1718Stats.pdf

He has better scoring stats at over 9 ppg at his previous location than any of our recent transfers. Noticed his rebounding average dropped from almost 6 per to roughly 4 per game from his freshman to his sophomore year. He will have to do better than that here for the team to continue to have success. 39 percent from three and 78 percent from the free throw lines are encouraging numbers however. I don't recall if we tried to recruit this kid out of HS. Many want to go further away from home when they start college. Now that it is out of his system, he may want to play where family and friends can more easily support him.
July 19th, 2018, 05:16 pm
RaginDave

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

He has better scoring stats at over 9 ppg at his previous location than any of our recent transfers. Noticed his rebounding average dropped from almost 6 per to roughly 4 per game from his freshman to his sophomore year. He will have to do better than that here for the team to continue to have success. 39 percent from three and 78 percent from the free throw lines are encouraging numbers however. I don't recall if we tried to recruit this kid out of HS. Many want to go further away from home when they start college. Now that it is out of his system, he may want to play where family and friends can more easily support him.

According to jay we were heavy on him out of HS.
July 19th, 2018, 05:39 pm
Balanced_view

Re: Jalen Johnson

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

He has better scoring stats at over 9 ppg at his previous location than any of our recent transfers. Noticed his rebounding average dropped from almost 6 per to roughly 4 per game from his freshman to his sophomore year. He will have to do better than that here for the team to continue to have success. 39 percent from three and 78 percent from the free throw lines are encouraging numbers however. I don't recall if we tried to recruit this kid out of HS. Many want to go further away from home when they start college. Now that it is out of his system, he may want to play where family and friends can more easily support him.

the rebounding drop was the first thing i noticed. for a 6-7 forward we will need more. i assume those can be explained away maybe with the system they ran, and other players being good rebounders. anyway, its good to see him come home, baton rouge is becoming ground zero for UL players.
July 19th, 2018, 06:17 pm
BeauCajun

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Originally Posted by RaginDave

According to jay we were heavy on him out of HS.

We were in his final 4 when he signed. I read that in his signing story from a couple of years ago in the Advocate.
July 19th, 2018, 07:37 pm
Ragin4U

Re: Jalen Johnson

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Originally Posted by Balanced_view

the rebounding drop was the first thing i noticed. for a 6-7 forward we will need more. i assume those can be explained away maybe with the system they ran, and other players being good rebounders. anyway, its good to see him come home, baton rouge is becoming ground zero for UL players.

He shot 152 3s. He's a stretch guy.
July 19th, 2018, 08:43 pm
Cajunsmike

Re: Jalen Johnson

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Originally Posted by RaginDave

According to jay we were heavy on him out of HS.

I have had someone else very close to the program confirm that we recruited him hard when he was in HS. Makes sense he chose us to come home.
July 20th, 2018, 08:42 am
Hatch

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

Not surprised at this as I was told a few werks ago that we were not going to take a grad transfer this year. Part of reason is they believe the freshman are further along than anticipated. However I also believe We would have taken a guy from Fresno had he committed first. Fresno guy went to UTEP as the former Fresno coach is the new guy at UTEP. Regardless Johnson is also highly thought of. Last Louisiana guy who transferred back home did fairly well. Frank Bartley was the Louisiana player of year in 2018. Maybe Johnson will be the same. More likely to achieve that is Kobe Julien who will redshirt this year due to injury. Julien and Johnson should prevent too big of a drop off after Stroman, Gant, and Marquite leave.

It is interesting because the guy that ended up at UTEP was from the same High School in California as Elijah Mcoy. It would have been a pretty small world if he had replaced him here. I like the Johnson transfer but my only concern is he seems so similar in style to Julien. I hope they can work with him on the rebounding as I think he will be needed more to fill Gant's role after he is gone.
July 20th, 2018, 10:27 am
Cajunsmike

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Originally Posted by Hatch

It is interesting because the guy that ended up at UTEP was from the same High School in California as Elijah Mcoy. It would have been a pretty small world if he had replaced him here. I like the Johnson transfer but my only concern is he seems so similar in style to Julien. I hope they can work with him on the rebounding as I think he will be needed more to fill Gant's role after he is gone.

He is a little taller than Julien but I agree he will need to focus on rebounding more to reach his potential here. They may use him in a “stretch” four role from what I understand
July 20th, 2018, 10:35 am
Balanced_view

Re: Jalen Johnson

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Originally Posted by Ragin4U

He shot 152 3s. He's a stretch guy.

in general, stretch guys still need to rebound. when not shooting, crash the boards hard.