CJF is underrated

[wbrhawkeye]

I can’t believe how good he is. Not only is he one of our best shooters, he excels as a defender, at pushing the ball, penetrating in the lane to get an easy basket or kicking it out, creating his own shot, and playing his best games against top teams.

No wonder Moss transferred last year. How did Iowa get so lucky to find this gem. He will be all big 10 before he leaves.

 

[no_one_]

He’s a total stud. Love his game. Very lucky we have him.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Fran coached CJ's uncle at Notre Dame.

Kid never wanted to play for anyone but Fran. Originally chose the Hawks with no scholarship immediately available.

Gotta love Fran's ability to make some personal connections

 

[truehawkfan45]

Tyler Herro 2.0

Only difference is he’s a little shorter & smaller. Outside that, the similarities are striking.

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

CJ is an example of the deficiencies in the recruiting rankings. He signed early with Iowa and people stopped watching him cuz he signed with just Iowa. None of the blue bloods gave him much attention. But then, senior year he blew up and looked like Jerry West in state tournament. There is no explanation but "oops" for CJ not getting at least a 4th star if not a top 100 listing.

There was also racial bias. A lot of people complained he was just the white kid with a jump shot-and scouts that passed on watching him. They didn't realize he was athletic, has great floor vision, a beautiful shot and the ability to score inside and beat his man.

Next season it looks like the offense is going to shift focus to CJ and Joey T. I'm thinking CJ averages around 20 next year, even if Joe Dubya returns, as he should.

 

[TRHawkeye145]

CJ is an example of the deficiencies in the recruiting rankings. He signed early with Iowa and people stopped watching him cuz he signed with just Iowa. None of the blue bloods gave him much attention. But then, senior year he blew up and looked like Jerry West in state tournament. There is no explanation but "oops" for CJ not getting at least a 4th star if not a top 100 listing.

There was also racial bias. A lot of people complained he was just the white kid with a jump shot-and scouts that passed on watching him. They didn't realize he was athletic, has great floor vision, a beautiful shot and the ability to score inside and beat his man.

Next season it looks like the offense is going to shift focus to CJ and Joey T. I'm thinking CJ averages around 20 next year, even if Joe Dubya returns, as he should.

And that perfect pump fake...side step...and drain the 3!

 

[ObeseMuffins]

He's one my favorite players of recent memory, that's for sure. He really can do it all - except maybe dunk. I would like to see him throw it down one time, please!

 

[drh1150]

He's been solid from the start. Never underrated.

 

[Chishawk1425]

Fran coached CJ's uncle at Notre Dame.

Kid never wanted to play for anyone but Fran. Originally chose the Hawks with no scholarship immediately available.

Gotta love Fran's ability to make some personal connections

I remember the outcry when we offered and he accepted the scholly..#Derp

 

[24 so far]

He's one my favorite players of recent memory, that's for sure. He really can do it all - except maybe dunk. I would like to see him throw it down one time, please!

He's already had some "bad wheel" issues right? Maybe we need him to stay closer to the floor! Ha!

 

[Moral]

Underappreciated maybe. The guy is amazing.

 

[Mohawkeye]

He’s really mentally tough. Doesn’t force anything but doesn’t shy from a big shot at all. From that perspective, kind of like a younger JBo. This team has a edge to it that you don’t often see.

 

[Bee93]

Baller. Flat out baller.

 

[showtime641]

Plays like an upper classmates and only a sophomore! Tyler Herro 2.0 is so accurate. We are in good hands the next few years.

 

[djwoody]

He’s a wInner plain and simple.

 

[hawkjt]

Love his game. Unintimidated . City baller toughness.
I admit I had my reservations when he committed. I was dead wrong.

 

[CleteyColgate]

I can’t believe how good he is. Not only is he one of our best shooters, he excels as a defender, at pushing the ball, penetrating in the lane to get an easy basket or kicking it out, creating his own shot, and playing his best games against top teams.

No wonder Moss transferred last year. How did Iowa get so lucky to find this gem. He will be all big 10 before he leaves.

Moss started at Kansas last year

 

[Knothole Hawk]

Such a nice shot, looks like he's throwing darts.

 

[unoHawkeye]

Moss started at Kansas last year

... and wasn’t great!

 

[wbrhawkeye]

Moss started at Kansas last year

No he didn’t. He came off the bench. A freshman CJ was way better than a Senior Moss. Not even close.

 

[goodbyebobby]

Moss started at Kansas last year

Would you take Moss or CJ? Fran is a racist!😉

 

[chuck285]

Plays like an upper classmates and only a sophomore! Tyler Herro 2.0 is so accurate. We are in good hands the next few years.

How about a Bobby Hansen 2.0 ?

 

[H4wkfan4life]

Would you take Moss or CJ? Fran is a racist!😉

Don't forget the nepotism

 

[NI hawk]

No he didn’t. He came off the bench. A freshman CJ was way better than a Senior Moss. Not even close.

Correct. But consider the source who posted.

 

[Rifler]

Would you take Moss or CJ? Fran is a racist!😉

No doubt you take CJ,.. Fran isn't a racist, he simply has eyes...

 

[Hawk_4shur]

The toughest shot in basketball is the one you take when your team has missed 3 or 4 in a row and the opponent has made 3 or 4 in a row. I think he made a few of those against NC. He be ice.

 

[RocknRollface]

He made two or 3 nba type shots in that game.

The hard dribble to pull up in transition and a couple pump fake side step shoots.

None of those are easy and you don't see it in a college game very often.

 

[wbrhawkeye]

What is CJ's NBA potential? Is it higher than Weezy's? I say yes.

 

[eyesofhawk]

CJ has more all-around game, but Weezy is much more of an NBA prospect. It's Joe's size that is the difference maker there as it is coveted for 3 and D players in the league

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Honestly, getting a contract in the NBA is dam hard. Getting minutes is even harder. Neither one is incredibly athletic (NBA-wise). At 6-6 and 6-4, neither one is very big. I doubt either one could finish at the rim against NBA guys. So, they are shooters in the NBA.

But, I don't care about any of that. They are both dam good college BB players!

 

[kceasthawk]

Plays like an upper classmates and only a sophomore! Tyler Herro 2.0 is so accurate. We are in good hands the next few years.

Technically he's a junior. The seasoning of our current roster says a lot about their success. Our studs are 4th and fifth year players. Even most of the complimentary players are older then their class. CJF is a third year soph. PMac is a 20 year old RSFR. The Murray twins are probably 20 as well after their year in prep school after high school. And to top it off Nunge is a redshirt soph, but came in the same class as Luka.

 

[H4wkfan4life]

No doubt you take CJ,.. Fran isn't a racist, he simply has eyes...

Did you think he was serious?

 

[H4wkfan4life]

Technically he's a junior. The seasoning of our current roster says a lot about their success. Our studs are 4th and fifth year players. Even most of the complimentary players are older then their class. CJF is a third year soph. PMac is a 20 year old RSFR. The Murray twins are probably 20 as well after their year in prep school after high school. And to top it off Nunge is a redshirt soph, but came in the same class as Luka.

Technically he's a freshman afaic!!!
Bring on 4 more years!!

 

[goodbyebobby]

Did you think he was serious?

Does anyone have a sense of humor?

 

[HawkRugged17]

Does anyone have a sense of humor?

 

[goodbyebobby]

11:06 EST.

 

[badben44]

I think a really good comparison would be Kirk Hinrich. Same size, tough defender, great shooter, tough. He is just really fun to watch and just happy he is on our side.

 

[HawkRugged17]

11:06 EST.

 

[Ronman]

CJ threw a couple of second half daggers into the Clones last year. Hope he doubles up on that tonight.

 

[Kidhawk2.0]

Tyler Herro 2.0

Only difference is he’s a little shorter & smaller. Outside that, the similarities are striking.

A friend of mine who is a big NBA fan made this exact comparison Tuesday night.