Jamont Gordon isn’t your average size point guard, but then again he’s not your average basketball player either. Jamont weighs 40 more pounds than most point guards. Jamont sets himself apart from the competition because he is a triple double waiting to happen. No single player in college basketball did more for his team last season than Jamont Gordon. Jamont is a match up nightmare for college coaches. If you double team he’ll kick it out to one of our sharp shooters. If you put a big man on him he’ll post you up or blow by you for a dunk or lay up. And if that wasn’t enough he distributes the ball well and will go get rebounds. During the recruiting process, most people felt Jamont was heading to TN, but Jamont canceled his trip to Knoxville at the last minute, headed to Starkville and committed shortly after. As soon as Jamont arrived on campus, he was handed the reins by Coach Stansbury. The fan base has been up and down on Jamont, but after last season he is clearly the team’s leader. There is no question about it now, this is Jamont’s team. According to Rivals, Jamont will enter the season rated as the #1 point guard in the nation. Our perimeter players will be licking their chops every time Jamont drives the lane and draws a double team. There always seems to be a connection between MSU and players during the recruiting process. I learned during the NIT run that Jamont has been a long time friend of Dontae Jones, both hailing from Nashville, TN. The team’s ability to be in the hunt for a SEC title in February will hinge on Jamont’s play. Jamont has established himself as MSU's "Floor General". MSU fans need to enjoy Jamont next season, all things point to an NBA entry next year. We may never see another point guard at MSU with Jamont’s size and talent.
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Gordon should thrive with all of the good shooters to dish to, and having an improved front court will give him even more options. He's in position to do well, and likewise the team.
I'm anxious to see what happens with the addition of Brian Johnson and Varnardo bulking up.
Gordon appears to be in position to be one of the top players in the 2007- 2008 season. Gordon could help get another guy or two drafted from Mississippi State. His and Mississippi State's effectiveness against strong pressure will tell a lot about how far he has come, and how far the team has come.Two early tests, Missouri and Clemson both bring strong pressure, but these games are at home which should help. Others bring it too, but Gordon and the team have improved a lot, and are continuing to improve.
I heard Stans say that Jamont has started to take pride in assists. I don't know if you attended the Auburn game, but Jamont got a running start from about the free throw line, dribbled full speed down about 3/4 down court and laid the Auburn guy, pretty awsome play, obvious he was frustrated ana Rick pulled him, pretty cool play though. I don't think I saw Culberson lay a guy out that hard all season.
Gordon played on an awesome team(Oakhill) with guys like Kevin Durrant and Ty Lawson. These guys were a sight. Gordon has experienced being agound very, very good players and winning lots of games.
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