Has a little ways to go on D, but like his offensive game which this team could use...I will say while Jackson has struggled shooting Ive been very impressed with his D...
He's not comfortable handling the ball, but he looks fine doing everything else.I'm sort of surprised by the reaction to Grill so far. I'm excited about his future, but I think he looks extremely uncomfortable on the court right now (when he's not shooting.) Not a knock on him, because that's what I'd expect given the jump from HS to ISU.
edit: I should clarify, I think he just needs experience and he'll relax out there which will allow him to reach his potential. Maybe that happens this year in non-con. But I'm confident it will happen.
Has a little ways to go on D, but like his offensive game which this team could use...I will say while Jackson has struggled shooting Ive been very impressed with his D...
I've been very impressed with Tre's defense so far. On offense he seems to be pressing a little bit but he'll figure it out. Grill will continue to get minutes as long as he keeps making plays and shots on offense. His defense will continue to get better, but I really like those two off the bench.Grill has flashed athleticism and was able to hit a couple of 3's and considering last night that is something. CG was swimming a bit on Defense, and getting over pursuing and getting out of position like most freshman would be 3 games in. I can see him gaining minutes later in the year once the game slows down some for him. Him getting playing time this NonCon is important to lower the learning curve.
Tre is comfortably in front of him in the guard rotation today. He's played good on ball and the staff has rewarded him playing over Grill to this point. I don't see that changing soon. Tre will hit 3's soon, he has his entire life. Much like Caleb on defense I think he's rushing a bit right now one he sees a few go in they'll come in bunches.
Both freshman look like Big 12 players and are worthy top 8 rotation which is pretty good to see this early.
Zion usually comes in to play the 4 and Grill comes in at the 2-3 guard spot. So Grill isn't really taking any minutes away from Zion.
He would be if they had Bolton, Hali, Nixon, and Grill with just one big like Prohm talked about in the preseason.
Nobody is talking about him stealing minutes from Zion too. I like Zion bit his game looks similar to last year. Not blown away I’m saying.
Doubtful it’s that definitive yet. It could take some time away from the two big lineup, as well as the Zion lineup.We could see that line up for short minutes to run and gun... but I doubt it'll be often due to the size limitations on def and rebounding. Plus Zion looks the part of PF and working hard on both ends he's earned minutes. Plus he has hit some 3's too, there is no reason to go away from Zion to force in a 4 guard lineup.
Nobody is talking about him stealing minutes from Zion too. I like Zion bit his game looks similar to last year. Not blown away I’m saying.
That play needs to end up on ESPN's top 10His game actually reminds me more of Naz than Matt. Not sure Matt had the athleticism to finish that play last night (where Tyrese dove for a tip out under the hoop on the inbounds). Tyrese rightfully gets more credit for that play, but wasn't an easy finish by any means
He forgot Scott Christopherson in his list of white shooters for Iowa St.
Actually, Scotty is a thug, the original thug. I don't think Grill is a thug. Jacobsen, he is definitely a thug. We need more thugs.
He was TJ recruit till he went to Las Vegas! TJ can spot talent, just saying!
He reminds me of Fergie and Jesus