Jalen Johnson

[cajun_lannister]

Anyone considered that maybe the Big Fish suggested Johnson might be happier elsewhere. This is a one time chance to get multiple transfers without NCAA issues.

Needs to go for more injury prone players he can use that excuse a few more times

[Hatch]

Anyone considered that maybe the Big Fish suggested Johnson might be happier elsewhere. This is a one time chance to get multiple transfers without NCAA issues.

What about this is a one time chance?

[CajunAmos]

What about this is a one time chance?

NCAA is strongly considering a one time transfer with no conditions.

[Hatch]

NCAA is strongly considering a one time transfer with no conditions.

Which would be a permanent rule change. This has been in the pipeline for awhile and would basically create free agency in college athletics. Not a one time chance.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Leaving Jalen Johnson situation out of this for a minute, I can affirm that many major companies today prefer employees pursue graduate degrees at a different university than the one they earned their undergrad degree from. It demonstrates "diversity" on your resume. In today's politically correct world that many corporations attest to, that is a word that is always viewed favorably. Of course it does not mean the education received is any better than they would have received at the previous spot. No idea how big of a factor this was in Jalen Johnson decision to move on. Consider this as well, rule used to be that the school you transferred to for your Masters program had to offer a graduate degree program that was not offered at the place you earned your undergraduate degree from. No idea if that rule is still in place or how much of a factor the academic situation played into Jalen's decision making. If I had to guess, I would say it was at least a consideration when reviewing his options.

So you're saying for example a UL graduate gets a masters at LaTurd, and a LATurd graduate gets his masters from UL. Then both are better viewed than continuing on at their respective universities instead.

[zephyr]

While, I was/have not been in love with Jalen Johnson's game (I think Kobe Julien, who plays a similar game is a much better player). it is going to be hard to replace Jalen's productivity. Jalen was and is extremely streaky. He had some really good games, and also had some really questionable ones. Also his production tailed off late in the year when we were limited with players. For instance he was averaging 16.6 ppg in late December in late January he was under 15 ppg. , he did pick it back up a little towards the end of the season.

It will be hard to replace 15+ PPG. Unless some of the newcomers can come in and shoot, we don't have an offensively prolific team out there.

[Cajunsmike]

So you're saying for example a UL graduate gets a masters at LaTurd, and a LATurd graduate gets his masters from UL. Then both are better viewed than continuing on at their respective universities instead.

In today's world the answer is a definite YES.

[Cajunsmike]

It will be hard to replace 15+ PPG. Unless some of the newcomers can come in and shoot, we don't have an offensively prolific team out there.

Both the JUCO guy and Mississippi State transfer guy are expected to provide perimeter scoring. If they will is an unknown. However, Jalen shot less than 29 percent from three which was a big disappointment. We will miss his mid range shot which he was good at.

[CajunEXPRESS]

In today's world the answer is a definite YES.

And there in is the problem. 😅😅

Actually I can see how that’s potentially a better rounded education.

[Hatch]

Both the JUCO guy and Mississippi State transfer guy are expected to provide perimeter scoring. If they will is an unknown. However, Jalen shot less than 29 percent from three which was a big disappointment. We will miss his mid range shot which he was good at.

Nearly 1/4 of Johnson’s scoring production came from the foul line where he shot 83%. He made 121 free throws, the most anyone else on the team even attempted was 94. That will be sorely missed. He also rebounded well for someone playing out of position and often going up against bigger guys.

[Cajunsmike]

Nearly 1/4 of Johnson’s scoring production came from the foul line where he shot 83%. He made 121 free throws, the most anyone else on the team even attempted was 94. That will be sorely missed. He also rebounded well for someone playing out of position and often going up against bigger guys.

Agree he did well in those areas. Someone else will have to step up at the line and on the boards. Hoping a healthy and fresh Cedric Russell improves at the line. Depth added through recruiting at that spot may allow him to get more game rest.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Yeah, I was very confident in him, Wesley at the line. Johnson did get there often.