A shout out is needed to BRE for going 100% from the free throw line 4-4. 80% from the field, 4 rebounds, a assist and a steal. 
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CycloneErik
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Next time I run into him, I'll call him "Free Throw Energy."
He's a friendly laugher, so I hope he won't hurt himself.
He's a friendly laugher, so I hope he won't hurt himself.
Over the first couple games Rob has 31 minutes played, is 8/9 from the field and recorded 20/9/3 with a block and steal with only one foul.
Bad competition, but appears he's improved again. Good on him.
Bad competition, but appears he's improved again. Good on him.
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So proud of him!! He's the kind of player coaches dream about. Wants to do whatever is asked of him, wants to contribute however he can, gives 100% everytime, and supports his teammates.
I’m a fan for life just seeing how he was with the kids this summer at camps and stuff. Between Jones and Diew you have two outstanding Cyclone ambassadors.
Are they the kind of person kids flock to because of the vibe they give? There are people that are just that way.
I think Big Rob was really a foundational piece of the culture and attitude that TJ wanted to bring to this program. I think most of us weren't sure what TJ saw in him when he brought him in (just looking at the stats and where he had been playing), but it's very apparent to me now.
Great observation!
Big Rob was one of the very first recruits TJ brought to ISU. After Prohm's disaster final season, our cupboard was so bare that TJ just needed bodies to fill a roster.
It's so cool how huge a role Big Rob has played in one of greatest program turnarounds in college basketball history. Would make a great movie.
I noticed when he comes he is announced as Robert Jones. But BRE was easy to type and we all knew who the thread was about
As for me and my house, we call him BASKETBALL JONES. Although some have been known to shout "BOB!" when he FG's or RB's. We also shout "MOM!" when you-know-who cans a three.
Every kid just loves him. My kid went to two camps and Jones remembered his name. When you’re 11 that means a lot.
Good family. Dad comes for home games and some one road.
Pretty much. At the Niang camp kids could answer trivia questions and get a chance to play Rob one on one. He was awesome about it and gave the kids some "hope" they could score on him before gently crushing their dreams. My daughter played him one on one and he was faking being juked by her "spin" move... he made sure he got hand on her shot though because the internet lives forever.
Really nice guy.
Last year his first game was perfect from the line.
The rest of the season he shot 38%.
I don't have video at the ready for a side-by-side comparison, but he still has 2 major flaws in his FT that I see. The timing from when he starts the shot after dipping the ball as well as how long he lingers at his set point above his head each vary a lot. The dip way more so.
In other words, he drops the ball below his waist, waits a random amount of time, brings the ball up to his head and also pauses sometimes for way too long. His rhythm is unpredictable, and this puts 2 hitches in his routine. That's why he is abysmal from the line.
Having said that, I enjoy watching him play and still see his on-court contributions as an overall positive. When the wife is watching a game with me I often have to defend and explain his antics and style.
The rest of the season he shot 38%.
I don't have video at the ready for a side-by-side comparison, but he still has 2 major flaws in his FT that I see. The timing from when he starts the shot after dipping the ball as well as how long he lingers at his set point above his head each vary a lot. The dip way more so.
In other words, he drops the ball below his waist, waits a random amount of time, brings the ball up to his head and also pauses sometimes for way too long. His rhythm is unpredictable, and this puts 2 hitches in his routine. That's why he is abysmal from the line.
Having said that, I enjoy watching him play and still see his on-court contributions as an overall positive. When the wife is watching a game with me I often have to defend and explain his antics and style.
Rob being able to play a more natural role has done wonders for him. With this team he can come in and provide energy instead of having to slog trying to put 30 minutes in a game.
It’s clearly working as he has been tremendous.
It’s clearly working as he has been tremendous.
He does get to learn from one of the best big man coaches in the game.
