Xavier Thames' Jump-Shot

[cyismydog]

Watch Xavier Thames jump-shot on XavierThames.net. Am I the only person who notices a big problem with his jumper?
Try and figure out what it is, whoever does gets rep.:yes:

 

[HILLCYD]

He doesn't go up and shoot in one motion, he hesitates in the air and then shoots the ball.

I used to do the same thing and it drove my coach crazy.

 

[CyinCo]

his release looks like it is after the peak of his jump. He is on his way down when he releases.

 

[djkent01]

You're both right, there's definitely a hitch and the ball doesn't seem to be released when you expect it. I also notice that he's always jumping toward the basket rather than going vertical. There will be lots of charging calls on him if he can't stop and pop.

 

[cyismydog]

his release looks like it is after the peak of his jump. He is on his way down when he releases.

While those are both problems, they're not his main ones...hint: Feet in the Snow.

 

[A-town Cy]

While those are both problems, they're not his main ones...hint: Feet in the Snow.

He's not straight up and down when he shoots? Is that what that means?

 

[kg-cyclone]

Starts his shot too low(trouble getting it off in college)...should come out of that as he gets stronger.

 

[cyismydog]

You're both right, there's definitely a hitch and the ball doesn't seem to be released when you expect it. I also notice that he's always jumping toward the basket rather than going vertical. There will be lots of charging calls on him if he can't stop and pop.

Cha-Ching!!!:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
I'm having my doubts about his shooting. The feet are the biggest problem. They end up 3 ft closer to the basket than where they started, a definite no-no which will lead to lots of charging fouls.

 

[cyismydog]

Starts his shot too low(trouble getting it off in college)...should come out of that as he gets stronger.

That too....he will need to work on a lot of things at ISU/ WSU or wherever he goes to college.

 

[bos]

Cha-Ching!!!:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
I'm having my doubts about his shooting. The feet are the biggest problem. They end up 3 ft closer to the basket than where they started, a definite no-no which will lead to lots of charging fouls.

And you just know we would get called for them every time.

 

[cyismydog]

And you just know we would get called for them every time.

Hey, we're Iowa State after all.

 

[bos]

Hey, we're Iowa State after all.

Ice skating up hill is what makes us men.

 

[CycloneErik]

And you just know we would get called for them every time.

Would they call the foul on him or on Bryan Peterson? :smile:

 

[ripvdub]

He didnt look all that impressive in the couple videos i watched. How many stars does he have next to his name?

 

[cyismydog]

He didnt look all that impressive in the couple videos i watched. How many stars does he have next to his name?

3, and if he moves up 15 or so spots, he will be a 4-star.

 

[Bader]

Would they call the foul on him or on Bryan Peterson? :smile:

Even if Petey was on the bench, he'd still pick that one up

 

[Wesley]

BP is a fouling machine even just when he stares at the other player. He has been pegged by the refs as a dirty player and lead the league last year in low hits. His prognosis is that he might as well get his money's worth and really start fouling. He should use more karate chops to the throat area when he guards players next year. Make them respect his defense.

 

[Bader]

You've gotta watch out for those scrawny little white kids from Clinton, they'll getcha

 

[mt85]

His shot may not be textbook, but I see a lot of positives in those videos. I hope he chooses ISU.

 

[CyGuy33]

I agree that I was not impressed with his overall game. It didn't look like great competition and his Jump Shot as discussed is not ready for the next level. He doesn't play above the rim.

I'm sure Gmac thinks he will fit into the system and he does seem to fit that profile.

I did like that he was active on D and was out ahead of the pack looking for transition points.