Cliff’s Last 6 Games

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All the guys have been getting love, deservedly so. Ron early in the season for keeping us alive, Dean for his little breakout midseason, and lately Paul, Caleb, and Geo have been excellent

But let’s look at Cliff’s last 6 games. It’s a solid sample size - 3 ranked opponents and 3 unranked, 3 home games and 3 on the road.

13.5ppg, 7.5rpg, and 2.0bpg on 79% from the field.

Those are outstanding numbers for a true soph - he’s playing really well, has a great attitude, and will only get better.

For comparison, here are Myles’ numbers last year as a RS junior.

8ppg, 8.5rpg, and 2.4bpg on 63% from the field.

 

[kcg88]

15-23 at the line too (65%)... I'll take it!

 

[Scangg]

79% is silly

He has shown a drop step off the glass now that looks niceee which Wisconsin was ready to double on so Cliff needs to be aware he doesn't turn into an offensive or a TO

His staying out of foul trouble game after game has been amazing and a nice change of pace from the constant paranoia we had to suffer with Myles. Cliff starting to block more shots too while not fouling. Going to be tough to not pick up fouls against Kofi. He has to know that he might have to give up a few buckets and avoid the foul to stay on the court

Cliff sometimes can get really nice seals deep under the basket. I'd like to see more of that

 

[RUtrumpet92_rivals498139]

2+ blocks in nine of his last ten. He didn't get any at Northwestern.

 

[RUMountie]

I said this last year that we had to be patient with Cliff. Comparing Cliff's true freshmen year (a year Myles Johnson did not even play on a not so talented team) to Myle's 3rd and 4th years was just ridiculous. Cliff is a magnificent athlete and he is becoming a great basketball player game by game. I also love his demeanor on the court which is very positive. You can tell his teammates and the coaches love him.

 

[Zak57]

His rapid development has been so enjoyable to watch. From his first few games last year to now is a completely different player. Pike and the staff have showing us they can develop big men who show talent.

Cliff's athleticism is off the charts.

 

[BigRnj]

We can’t downplay the fact that Cliff is NOT committing fouls (Myles and fouls were joined at the hip). This means less forced substitutions and fewer FTA for the opponent. Yeah, l loved Myles, but clearly we are now better off with an emerging Cliff and his huge upside/potential.

 

[Plum Street]

Kid is a stud . There is a reason why he he was one of the top recruits in the country

 

[RUKen]

I am really looking forward to see how Cliff “handles” Kofi

 

[RULoyal]

The thing that annoyed me most with Myles was how slow and weak he went to the rim. You could have a sandwich between the time he took a pass underneath and when he put it up.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

I texted my buddies earlier today that one of the biggest things contributing to our recent success is Cliff staying out of fouls trouble, and Cliff not shooting that horrendous line drive ten-foot shot he was shooting the first two months of the season. I was wondering why Pike hadn't told him to stop shooting that, and it seems he has. Either that or Cliff figured it out on his own. Either way, Cliff not committing stupid fouls and him not committing de facto turnovers with his anything-but-dunks shots is helping our production.

 

[Kbee3]

The thing that annoyed me most with Myles was how slow and weak he went to the rim. You could have a sandwich between the time he took a pass underneath and when he put it up.

Myles shooting free throws was torture.

 

[Knight Ed_rivals]

That kid has a very high ceiling. He's not close to being done yet.

 

[new jersey1_rivals661559]

Super athletic and efficient. Very likable.

 

[kcg88]

We can’t downplay the fact that Cliff is NOT committing fouls (Myles and fouls were joined at the hip). This means less forced substitutions and fewer FTA for the opponent. Yeah, l loved Myles, but clearly we are now better off with an emerging Cliff and his huge upside/potential.

Cliff played 33 minutes today. Myles never played more than 31 last year (even when Cliff was injured).

 

[Randal7]

All the guys have been getting love, deservedly so. Ron early in the season for keeping us alive, Dean for his little breakout midseason, and lately Paul, Caleb, and Geo have been excellent

But let’s look at Cliff’s last 6 games. It’s a solid sample size - 3 ranked opponents and 3 unranked, 3 home games and 3 on the road.

13.5ppg, 7.5rpg, and 2.0bpg on 79% from the field.

Those are outstanding numbers for a true soph - he’s playing really well, has a great attitude, and will only get better.

For comparison, here are Myles’ numbers last year as a RS junior.

8ppg, 8.5rpg, and 2.4bpg on 63% from the field.

The dude is playing like this guy. He’s an absolute sky walker right now

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0109067/mediaviewer/rm4022623744/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

 

[RU82]

That kid has a very high ceiling. He's not close to being done yet.

Cliff’s development took a quantum leap from last season. And I wouldn’t be shocked if he takes another big leap next season. He has the natural talent and work ethic to potentially achieve that.

 

[LOU-RU85]

Kid will be a monster next year. If Pike can find some pieces next year we can be very good again.

 

[Jtung230]

The funniest moment of the game was Cliff complaining to Paul when Paul didn’t feed him at the end when he was trailing on a breakaway.

 

[Randal7]

The funniest moment of the game was Cliff complaining to Paul when Paul didn’t feed him at the end when he was trailing on a breakaway.

I thought Paul was gonna throw it up to him for a monster dunk.

 

[bitnez]

Once Cliff learns to pass back out of the post and resets his man even deeper for a second re-entry pass he will be even more dangerous

 

[Jtung230]

I thought Paul was gonna throw it up to him for a monster dunk.

The new PM that we all like.

 

[Scangg]

Once Cliff learns to pass back out of the post and resets his man even deeper for a second re-entry pass he will be even more dangerous

Hes tried that earlier in the season. He never gets it back so now always looks to go for a move first