Welcome Jarred Reuter

[GMUgemini]

I’ve been thinking about the parallels between Reuter and Darryl Monroe’s first season here, another 6’7 wide body and a soft touch around the rim, who was highly touted coming in. I remember he took longer to get going than we expected (and that was partly the reason why we were so uneven as a team coming off the Final Four run). I remember he had a hard time being aggressive around the basket and being called soft because of his lack of rebounding. Lucky for Monroe, he got to play alongside one of the top two centers ever to play for Mason.

I think if Paulsen made any mistakes when it came to Reuter it was in, a, way overselling him to the fan base and, b, giving him too much responsibility too quickly. I think the rotation we’ve got going now between Reuter and Calixte seems about right and probably where we should have been from day one.

Who knows, maybe he’ll beast out his senior year like Monroe did and take us to the promised land. If not, he should be a solid contributor alongside a more seasoned Calixte at the very least. I think the calls for him to be permabenched are overblown and a bit harsh.

 

[smccart5]

I’ve been thinking about the parallels between Reuter and Darryl Monroe’s first season here, another 6’7 wide body and a soft touch around the rim, who was highly touted coming in. I remember he took longer to get going than we expected (and that was partly the reason why we were so uneven as a team coming off the Final Four run). I remember he had a hard time being aggressive around the basket and being called soft because of his lack of rebounding. Lucky for Monroe, he got to play alongside one of the top two centers ever to play for Mason.

I think if Paulsen made any mistakes when it came to Reuter it was in, a, way overselling him to the fan base and, b, giving him too much responsibility too quickly. I think the rotation we’ve got going now between Reuter and Calixte seems about right and probably where we should have been from day one.

Who knows, maybe he’ll beast out his senior year like Monroe did and take us to the promised land. If not, he should be a solid contributor alongside a more seasoned Calixte at the very least. I think the calls for him to be permabenched are overblown and a bit harsh.

He brings value as a passer, and he has nice post moves with a great first step. He seems pretty slow and awkward, but then BAM he makes a quick move. He does NOT do well when he gets the ball near the 3 point line and tries to make a play. If he gets a guy in the post 1:1 he is dangerous. The problem is, most teams know that so he has been getting instantly doubled all season, and the frustrating thing is we havent been able to take advantage of that.

It's his first time to be doubled ever play at this level, and that takes time to get used to. Once he gets more comfortable there and we consistently get him the ball in a place he can succeed, then he will bring a lot of value.

I agree Paulsen oversold on him. My guess is he was always getting the ball 1:1 down low and just ripping by our guys and we didn't properly challenge him with double teams

 

[sleeperpick]

He brings value as a passer, and he has nice post moves with a great first step. He seems pretty slow and awkward, but then BAM he makes a quick move. He does NOT do well when he gets the ball near the 3 point line and tries to make a play. If he gets a guy in the post 1:1 he is dangerous. The problem is, most teams know that so he has been getting instantly doubled all season, and the frustrating thing is we havent been able to take advantage of that.

It's his first time to be doubled ever play at this level, and that takes time to get used to. Once he gets more comfortable there and we consistently get him the ball in a place he can succeed, then he will bring a lot of value.

I agree Paulsen oversold on him. My guess is he was always getting the ball 1:1 down low and just ripping by our guys and we didn't properly challenge him with double teams

I am just confused how he is ever going to score a point against a good big man in the A10 (St Louis's 2 guys, Cunningham/Toppin Dayton, etc etc.) without being able to jump at least 3 inches. Those dudes are going to swat his shot every single time he gets the ball considering the low tier opponents we have played so far have been able to do so. He also cannot rebound to save his life. Him boxing a player out is either half-assed or untaught. Looking back to Baylor game with their talented big man and it looked like boy vs. man except they were the same age.

That being said he is an above average passer, I just am not in the camp of playing unathletic big man that can only do 1 thing really well. If he could shoot and was still this bad on defense/athleticism he would be forgiven. But he can't shoot so he really shouldn't get more than 5-8 mins a game.

Greg can't pass nearly as well, but I really can't point to anything that Reuter is better than him in other than that and free throw shooting
Greg B- defender B- rebounder
Reuter C- defender D- rebounder

 

[Dawgs99]

Reuter is substantially better on offense than Greg while Greg is substantially better on D than Reuter. I like them basically splitting time as we've seen the last few games. There is definitely a place for Jarred on this team, even if he's not the guy we all thought/hoped we were getting.

 

[GMUSig03]

Reuter is substantially better on offense than Greg while Greg is substantially better on D than Reuter. I like them basically splitting time as we've seen the last few games. There is definitely a place for Jarred on this team, even if he's not the guy we all thought/hoped we were getting.

I have to also imagine that his play should improve over the course of this year and next, given that he had not played double digit minutes consistently since February 2017, and has never played more than 25 minutes in a game.

 

[GMUgemini]

I have to also imagine that his play should improve over the course of this year and next, given that he had not played double digit minutes consistently since February 2017, and has never played more than 25 minutes in a game.

He’s keeping his feet moving on defense better than the first few games, which means he’s not getting caught flat-footed nearly as often.

There also also things he can do to improve his vertical (which is recommended I think. He doesn’t have to become AJ — because that’s impossible — but it would be nice to be able to use his frame to get separation and then be able to get enough elevation to prevent the defender from cleaning blocking him).

 

[sleeperpick]

Reuter is substantially better on offense than Greg while Greg is substantially better on D than Reuter. I like them basically splitting time as we've seen the last few games. There is definitely a place for Jarred on this team, even if he's not the guy we all thought/hoped we were getting.

I am really not so sure of that.

Jump shot: Reuter
Free throw: Reuter
Passing: Reuter
screens: Calixte
off rebounds: Calixte
shooting a layup and not getting blocked when someone is 3 feet away from him: Calixte
Calixte is also seemingly getting better at post moves (even though it looks to me like he travels almost every time... not called though).

And defense is not really close not sure what Reuter does better other than being vocal. His hedges on screens are some of the worst I have ever seen and he can't rebound if his life depended on it.

 

[Dawgs99]

The thing I like about Greg on the offensive end is that he never seems to take a bad shot....or a shot he's not capable of making. That said Jarred is IMO the better offensive player.

 

[smccart5]

I am just confused how he is ever going to score a point against a good big man in the A10 (St Louis's 2 guys, Cunningham/Toppin Dayton, etc etc.) without being able to jump at least 3 inches. Those dudes are going to swat his shot every single time he gets the ball considering the low tier opponents we have played so far have been able to do so. He also cannot rebound to save his life. Him boxing a player out is either half-assed or untaught. Looking back to Baylor game with their talented big man and it looked like boy vs. man except they were the same age.

That being said he is an above average passer, I just am not in the camp of playing unathletic big man that can only do 1 thing really well. If he could shoot and was still this bad on defense/athleticism he would be forgiven. But he can't shoot so he really shouldn't get more than 5-8 mins a game.

Greg can't pass nearly as well, but I really can't point to anything that Reuter is better than him in other than that and free throw shooting
Greg B- defender B- rebounder
Reuter C- defender D- rebounder

You're right I forgot about his terrible rebounding. He needs to watch Jai Lewis tape, another dude who couldn't jump, but still came down with boards.

 

[patriot2000]

Want to get depressed? Re-read this thread from the beginning

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[Falco]

This aint no Julian Royal situation. Tbis is a tough kid. If he stays in shape he could avg a double double. Question is when he does become eligible, who gets bumped out of starring lineup.

If he stays in shape.... hahaha

 

[sleeperpick]

By the time he has completed his redshirt year, Jarred is gonna be ready to rip up the A-10. Very few of those 6-10 freak athletes to contend with in the A-10.

Dave and staff getting it done!

BUMP... dude can't play more than 3 mins before hands on the hips and heavy breathing.... and in the definition of "freak athlete" you will not find him on the first 7 million pages

 

[sleeperpick]

Dave went on the By George podcast with Petey and said Jarred is good enough to be a top-5 player in the
A-10.

If he’s right, we are going to absolutely wreck this league because we already have a top-5 player in Otis.

@Petey Buckets and the @bygeorge crew do you care to ask him this question again?

 

[TweederGMU]

He brings value as a passer, and he has nice post moves with a great first step. He seems pretty slow and awkward, but then BAM he makes a quick move. He does NOT do well when he gets the ball near the 3 point line and tries to make a play. If he gets a guy in the post 1:1 he is dangerous. The problem is, most teams know that so he has been getting instantly doubled all season, and the frustrating thing is we havent been able to take advantage of that.

It's his first time to be doubled ever play at this level, and that takes time to get used to. Once he gets more comfortable there and we consistently get him the ball in a place he can succeed, then he will bring a lot of value.

I agree Paulsen oversold on him. My guess is he was always getting the ball 1:1 down low and just ripping by our guys and we didn't properly challenge him with double teams

Whoa Whoa... overstatement of the year right here.

Will Thomas was dangerous, Jai Lewis was dangerous, Ryan Pearson was dangerous, Jesse Young was dangerous

This kid is decent at best. Don't pull a Paulsen and overhype.

 

[GSII]

If he stays in shape.... hahaha

That was based off his his videos where he actually moved better and dunks on people. Prob why he got the uva scholly.

 

[GMUSig03]

Given Paulsen's prior comments and him looking quicker, more athletic and better conditioned in prior highlights, my optimistic hope is that he has a lingering injury issue that has impacted his game and that he will continue to recover and improve (recall him being in a boot last year). Finger's crossed!

Let's also keep in mind that he has by all accounts been an excellent teammate since he chose to leave a perennial top 5 team, and significantly higher ranked academic university, to come to Mason. So many of the criticisms on here, while mostly justified based on his performance, seem to convey personal animosity towards the kid.

 

[Dawgs99]

He's already played more than Julian Royal! I kinda feel bad for Jarred in a way. DP put these lofty expectations on him and everyone including myself really wanted him to come in and make a significant impact right away. I really believe that he will improve throughout the season and be an impact player.....just not that first team all A-10 kid we maybe thought we were getting. He really hasn't played much D1 college basketball and then the year off have to make things more difficult.

 

[gmutom]

I personally think Jared and our team would be better served if he came off the bench. We tend to start games very slowly, and I think a lot of that is the slower-paced game we are forced to play when he's on the floor. I also don't believe it's a coincidence that Mar and Otis have struggled with his addition, because he tends to make us a half-court team while also clogging the middle and eliminating driving lanes.

If Calixte started, it would not only create a quicker lineup and more uptempo style but give Reuter a chance to pace himself more conditionally while also getting a better feel for the game.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

I personally think Jared and our team would be better served if he came off the bench. We tend to start games very slowly, and I think a lot of that is the slower-paced game we are forced to play when he's on the floor. I also don't believe it's a coincidence that Mar and Otis have struggled with his addition, because he tends to make us a half-court team while also clogging the middle and eliminating driving lanes.

If Calixte started, it would not only create a quicker lineup and more uptempo style but give Reuter a chance to pace himself more conditionally while also getting a better feel for the game.

Also gives us a much better chance at winning tip offs

 

[Falco]

I personally think Jared and our team would be better served if he came off the bench. We tend to start games very slowly, and I think a lot of that is the slower-paced game we are forced to play when he's on the floor. I also don't believe it's a coincidence that Mar and Otis have struggled with his addition, because he tends to make us a half-court team while also clogging the middle and eliminating driving lanes.

If Calixte started, it would not only create a quicker lineup and more uptempo style but give Reuter a chance to pace himself more conditionally while also getting a better feel for the game.

Jared is a fine player but I am shocked he did not have to earn his starting roll like most new comers. Especially since Calixte proved his worth last year. In addition, Otis seems confused when Jared is in the game. Otis plays better when he knows he is the go-to player.