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.
2 comments:
The #1 objective for Jamont needs to be maintaining a stellar asst/TO ratio like he did down the stretch last year. If he will rely on his teammates for scoring then he will get some choice opportunities to dominate his own 1 on 1 matchups.
You're right Arliss, everything really hinges on his ability to control the pace of the game and take care of the ball.
Gordon appears very effective in the transition game. Mississippi State has the players to play up tempo. The talent Gordon is starting to be surrounded by, will help both he and the team thrive.
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