- Jun 14, 2014
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Jitoboh is a different scenario altogether. He arrived well overweight and extremely raw. He started playing the game late and everything is new to him. He has already shown good improvement and far exceeded expectations his first year. He’s a 4 year guy that should continue to improve and prove to be a serviceable contributor.
At first, Jitiboh was clumsy and ran the court at a snail's pace. By season's end, he was running the court at proper speed. I think he has a good shooting touch. He definitely is behind due to "not a lifetime dream" of playing BBall. He has the room to have a high ceiling. Hope so.
Payne is so bad on defense, he led the team in blocks with 34 -- Scottie had 36 in twice the minutes. Playing and getting chewed out by your coach from the sidelines cranks up the determination not to repeat a mistake ... but White's philosophy has been "coaches do not yell from the sidelines". Make them determined to improve, in front of everybody.
I can see upcoming practices getting "real" with Colin in there competing vs Payne & Jitoboh. Good thing hope springs eternal.