245He looked a lot bigger in pictures from this weekend.
He should have been tired of playing second fiddle behind GarzaNunge was ok at Iowa. He's been All-Conference at Xavier.
120+ offensive rating, great rebounder, efficent offensively, and even shoots over 40% from three on almost 3 attempts a game this year.
Fair writeup based on everything we know and have heard.
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Not only is Rock big, he’s quite skilled. He has an automatic jump hook, looks pretty comfortable posting on either side of the block and what really makes him dangerous is his ability to step out and make jump shots beyond the three-point line. He’s got some length to go with his size and can be an anchor for a defense because of his ability to protect the rim. On the other hand, he can get into trouble when drawn away from the basket because guys can get around him and he can also be pushed off the block by aggressive, physical posts.
Needless to say, his style of game and size have generated some really varying opinions – including among the 247Sports staff – about his long-term upside and fit at the college level. One person who doesn’t care about those debates is TJ Oetzelberger because the Cyclones coach is very high on Rock’s potential and quite happy to have him locked up early.
The toughness part, no doubt. If he has foot speed issues, well, not sure much can really be done there. I mean you can work on it, but it will always be a weak spot compared to the rest of your game. See cinder blocks-for-shoes Luka Garza.If his main weakness is defense and toughness I bet I know a guy that can get that turned around...
In describing his weakness on defense part of it was guys getting around him on the perimeter. As a 7 foot post, I would hope he doesn't leave the paint much.The toughness part, no doubt. If he has foot speed issues, well, not sure much can really be done there. I mean you can work on it, but it will always be a weak spot compared to the rest of your game. See cinder blocks-for-shoes Luka Garza.
There are a lot of guys 7 feet that can't score or defend. I'll take one that can score from every level even if it means he needs help on defense. It seems like decades since we've had an elite down-low scorer.
I said it seems like decades. Think of how long ago 2016 feels like. That seriously feels like eons ago.Georges Niang graduated in like 2016 right?
I said it seems like decades. Think of how long ago 2016 feels like. That seriously feels like eons ago.
In the last year alone my family has had 2 ruined vacations (Disney World COVID the whole time and Disneyland Influenza the whole time as a makeup trip), and since the beginning of 2023 I’ve had 2 strokes and a heart attack, 32 dr apts, new diagnosises for both our young boys and me having 2 months of leave. So even 2022 seems like a decade agoIt feels like Loren Meyer was on the squad like 5 years ago to me lol.
In the last year alone my family has had 2 ruined vacations (Disney World COVID the whole time and Disneyland Influenza the whole time as a makeup trip), and since the beginning of 2023 I’ve had 2 strokes and a heart attack, 32 dr apts, new diagnosises for both our young boys and me having 2 months of leave. So even 2022 seems like a decade ago
JT Rock seems very well spoken and mature for his age.Video interview with JT.
Under Armour Future 60: Four-star big man JT Rock talks Iowa State
Four-star center JT Rock discusses his early commitment to Iowa State with 247Sports247sports.com
Ouch! Stay well. (As best as you can.)In the last year alone my family has had 2 ruined vacations (Disney World COVID the whole time and Disneyland Influenza the whole time as a makeup trip), and since the beginning of 2023 I’ve had 2 strokes and a heart attack, 32 dr apts, new diagnosises for both our young boys and me having 2 months of leave. So even 2022 seems like a decade ago