Jok blurb

[paladinhawk]

Is he ready to up his game?

"I have been eating better and am only drinking juice and water," said Jok. "My body has changed, I gained a couple of pounds, but I am leaner and feel faster.
"I have been able to do more (on the floor). I can run more, stay in the game, and make shots when I am tired."
As a sophomore, Jok earned a spot in the Iowa starting lineup in late December before starting 21-of-22 games. Jok averaged seven points and scored in double figures in 11 contests, including a stretch of 5-of-6 contests in Big Ten play in early February. He scored 12 points in the NCAA Tournament win over Davidson.
Jok was comfortable -- to a degree -- in his first two seasons. This season, he has a free mind and he feels he can truly play his game.
"The last two years I felt comfortable when (coach) told me I had the green light, but at the same time I stayed back a little because of the upperclassmen," he said. "Now I am the upperclassmen, and I finally feel comfortable that I can do what I came here to do and finally play my game."
Jok shot 35.8 percent from the floor as a sophomore, and made 36 3-pointers. He spent the offseason working on ball-handling and getting his shot off in a variety of ways.
"I'm trying to get my shots off differently," he said. "I can get my shot off when I want to, but it's more coming off screens, and taking my man to the basket. I am trying to get to the rim more so I can get to the free throw line."

http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100715aab.html

 

[CanadaHawk]

Is he ready to up his game?

"I have been eating better and am only drinking juice and water," said Jok. "My body has changed, I gained a couple of pounds, but I am leaner and feel faster.
"I have been able to do more (on the floor). I can run more, stay in the game, and make shots when I am tired."
As a sophomore, Jok earned a spot in the Iowa starting lineup in late December before starting 21-of-22 games. Jok averaged seven points and scored in double figures in 11 contests, including a stretch of 5-of-6 contests in Big Ten play in early February. He scored 12 points in the NCAA Tournament win over Davidson.
Jok was comfortable -- to a degree -- in his first two seasons. This season, he has a free mind and he feels he can truly play his game.
"The last two years I felt comfortable when (coach) told me I had the green light, but at the same time I stayed back a little because of the upperclassmen," he said. "Now I am the upperclassmen, and I finally feel comfortable that I can do what I came here to do and finally play my game."
Jok shot 35.8 percent from the floor as a sophomore, and made 36 3-pointers. He spent the offseason working on ball-handling and getting his shot off in a variety of ways.
"I'm trying to get my shots off differently," he said. "I can get my shot off when I want to, but it's more coming off screens, and taking my man to the basket. I am trying to get to the rim more so I can get to the free throw line."

http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100715aab.html

He's trying to get better looks with screens and more consistent output going to the rim as well. Looking forward to seeing it.

 

[WORTHYWISH]

Been hearing a lot of good things about Jok and Clemmons improving. Hope it's true.

 

[TouchdownHawks]

There's always a lot of talk about changing this or that or improving dramatically during the off season, but, my hope for the two of them is consistency! This means a wait and see approach.

 

[EastIowaHawk]

Looking for Jok and Clemmons to play with confidence in their comfort range.

 

[Phenomenally Frantastic]

Will believe it when I see it.... heard that he is still enjoying the party life and he has had problems in that area in the past. Just hope he is being smart and stays eligible. the Seniors need to keep a watch on him and make sure he stays on the right path.

 

[Kurt Warner]

Geez phenom now you got me worried, thanks.

 

[mazda1]

We will see if he walks the talk. I did notice that there wasn't any smack talk focus on how he see's the new body helping his defense. I'd have been more impressed with that.

The coaching staff puts so many recruits with him they must be content and sure of his off court actions.

 

[Edenprairiehawk]

Everyone enjoys the party life at that age. Being smart about it is what growing up is all about.

 

[jpphawk]

Everyone enjoys the party life at that age. Being smart about it is what growing up is all about.

Agree but apparently he isn't just drinking water and juice unless he just left out the whiskey part of the water and the gin part of the juice.

 

[BulliesOfTheBigTen]

Agree but apparently he isn't just drinking water and juice unless he just left out the whiskey part of the water and the gin part of the juice.

Give it a rest...

 

[iahawkeyes17]

Will believe it when I see it.... heard that he is still enjoying the party life and he has had problems in that area in the past. Just hope he is being smart and stays eligible. the Seniors need to keep a watch on him and make sure he stays on the right path.

As long as he doesn't try and dance on a table at the Union and fall off resulting in a knee injury (ala Luke Recker) then I'm ok with him enjoying a night out on the town here and there. What college life is all about even for athletes to enjoy the night life once in a while. Also that he cabs or walks it home and doesn't take his moped home from the ped mall.

 

[hawk-i bob]

As long as he doesn't try and dance on a table at the Union and fall off resulting in a knee injury (ala Luke Recker) then I'm ok with him enjoying a night out on the town here and there. What college life is all about even for athletes to enjoy the night life once in a while. Also that he cabs or walks it home and doesn't take his moped home from the ped mall.

it wasn't his moped...

 

[ZaHawks]

As long as he doesn't try and dance on a table at the Union and fall off resulting in a knee injury (ala Luke Recker) then I'm ok with him enjoying a night out on the town here and there. What college life is all about even for athletes to enjoy the night life once in a while. Also that he cabs or walks it home and doesn't take his moped home from the ped mall.

You must be the famous guy that invented all of the moped jokes!

 

[hawk-i bob]

Agree but apparently he isn't just drinking water and juice unless he just left out the whiskey part of the water and the gin part of the juice.

since when is it illegal to drink at 21? you do realize he is legal age? ... Fran has in season rules .

 

[icantfindausernamethatisntused]

I would be interested to see Jok's stats broken down between first and second halves last year. I remember many games where he came out hot but then was quiet the rest of the game. I believe he suffers from asthma which certainly does not help his stamina. We will need him to play more minutes this year, and we'll need him to be productive throughout the entire game.

 

[Prophethawk]

Agree but apparently he isn't just drinking water and juice unless he just left out the whiskey part of the water and the gin part of the juice.

Agree. Give it a rest. Phenomenally Frantastic has proven himself to be quite a credible source of information, lol, so I would really put a lot of 'iron in his words'.