Are there two Andrija Jelavic’s?

*Fox2Monk*

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You just have to understand this was expected. International scouts told you BEFORE THE SEASON that guys like Jelavic take months to adjust to college, much less the SEC. These types of guys are tricky because the switch can come on at any point. Would I be upset if Jelavic went to the portal? No. I didn’t see enough to feel like I missed anything. Do I think he still has potential? Yes.
I think he could be a really solid stretch 4 here if he ever figures it out. I agree.
 

Eagles_Ball_69

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Someone help me understand what I’m missing here. I keep seeing fans on twitter talking about how much potential he showed this year and how much better he could be next season. Did we watch two different players? This guy didn’t have a good game all season against any team with a pulse. Terrible shooter here and in his European career. Not a good finisher inside. Not a good shot blocker. There’s gonna be dozens of portal guys that could give us more production. He had a TOTAL of 2 points in 2 NCAA tournament games. 0 double doubles all season.

What am I missing here?
You’re not missing anything.
 

PoopooPeePee

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You do not even know the definition of triggered. You think you are getting under peoples skin but you are just making yourself look stupid. You have zero talent at trolling. It is way too easy to dismiss your rantings with basic facts.
I’m spewing nonsense and you keep replying because you’re mad. Get bent idiot, TRUEEEEUEUEUEUEUEUEUE
 
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Is the “potential” based off his limited athleticism or his poor shooting?

3 years of real stats:

-never over 70% FT
-never got to 33% from 3

I’ve referenced it everywhere, but by Evan Miya’s site, he was by far our worst player. Even more than Garrison/Jasper
Miya has him outside the top 1,100 players in college basketball this season lol. Horrible.
 
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HipTer

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You just have to understand this was expected. International scouts told you BEFORE THE SEASON that guys like Jelavic take months to adjust to college, much less the SEC. These types of guys are tricky because the switch can come on at any point. Would I be upset if Jelavic went to the portal? No. I didn’t see enough to feel like I missed anything. Do I think he still has potential? Yes.
I pretty much feel the same way. I'm torn on Jelavic. His shot – both 3pt. shot and FT shot - bothers me, but I can't say exactly what the issue is (other than not making it consistently enough). Maybe he doesn’t finish the shot well enough, I'm not sure. But it’s just not consistently on line and seems to catch a lot of back rim.
 

Gilead12

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Jelavic played in a semi-professional league in Europe. It must have been a rude awakening to come here and have to listen to world salad about gratitude and beautiful stories. He'll be ok under a different coach.
I don’t think he’s that talented but him saying pope’s ‘fatigue’ line was nonsense was one of the funniest parts of the season. He was clearly amused to have shown up for ‘Kentucky basketball’ and found himself in a daycare
 

UKSanders

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Call me crazy, but I wouldn't mind seeing Pope add this guy as the stretch PF..

Magoon Gwath from San Diego St

I know he's a 7ft guy who played C for them, but over 2 seasons, he has shot about 40% from 3pt line. Plus, if he is playing alongside MM, it would give a second rim protector.

I'd consider taking his teammate Miles Byrd with him... although I don't love the idea of Byrd having poor 3pt shooting.