Semaj / Big east Stats [Archive] - Xavier Message Board

bleedXblue

01-21-2014, 09:19 AM

Not sure if most realize how well Semaj is playing through 6 games.

FG% - 64%
3 PT FG% - 42%
FT% - 78%
PPG - 21.7
APG - 4

I would say he's easily on track for first team all league.

You can give the POY to McDermott already though.

Milhouse

01-21-2014, 09:20 AM

Any other year and I'd think Semaj would be a huge contender for POY but it's hard to go against a National Player of the Year 2 time all american....

ammtd34

01-21-2014, 09:25 AM

64% from the field. That's comical.

XUOWNSUC

01-21-2014, 09:30 AM

Have fun in the NBA next year Semaj!

kyxu

01-21-2014, 09:34 AM

With Bryce Cotton, I wouldn't consider Semaj a shoe-in for POY of the year absent McDermott. Though Maj should definitely be first team all-conference.

ammtd34

01-21-2014, 10:00 AM

With Bryce Cotton, I wouldn't consider Semaj a shoe-in for POY of the year absent McDermott. Though Maj should definitely be first team all-conference.

I wonder if Cotton will get fatigued later in the season. He literally never comes out. He's played 50 minutes twice in the last 5 games.

Edit: In his last 10 games, he's played 421 minutes. Good lord.

BBC 08

01-21-2014, 10:09 AM

Semaj is 223 points away from 1000. He needs to average 18.6 a game for the rest of the regular season to get to that milestone. If you take in to consideration 1 BE tournament game and 1 NCAA tournament game he just needs to average 15.9. Hell of a season for Semaj.

blueblob06

01-21-2014, 10:52 AM

I wonder if Cotton will get fatigued later in the season. He literally never comes out. He's played 50 minutes twice in the last 5 games.

Edit: In his last 10 games, he's played 421 minutes. Good lord.
Wow, and he's scored at least 20/gm for 8 straight games. 85% from the line and 39.2 minutes/gm; always impressive to see guys who can nail FTs even when they are exhausted.

JAX 3758

01-21-2014, 10:53 AM

He gone!

beatuc

01-21-2014, 11:18 AM

With Bryce Cotton, I wouldn't consider Semaj a shoe-in for POY of the year absent McDermott. Though Maj should definitely be first team all-conference.

I would also throw in Smith-Rivera in the conversation too.

Milhouse

01-21-2014, 11:41 AM

All that said and he still hasn't been BE Player of the Week yet.

He'll have to have a monster game Sat to steal that from Wragge after last night.

bleedXblue

01-21-2014, 12:06 PM

I would also throw in Smith-Rivera in the conversation too.

I dont think Smith Rivera is even close to the level of player Semaj is. DSR is a spot up shooter for the most part. Semaj does so many other things well. I think their athleticism is what sets them apart. Semaj is super quick to the bucket and can score in a variety of different ways.

Chalmers0

01-21-2014, 12:13 PM

I dont think Smith Rivera is even close to the level of player Semaj is. DSR is a spot up shooter for the most part. Semaj does so many other things well. I think their athleticism is what sets them apart. Semaj is super quick to the bucket and can score in a variety of different ways.

So how much have you seen DSR play, exactly?

Not saying he has performed quite at Semaj's level this year, but that statement is absolutely ridiculous.

bleedXblue

01-21-2014, 12:31 PM

So how much have you seen DSR play, exactly?

Not saying he has performed quite at Semaj's level this year, but that statement is absolutely ridiculous.

I've watched him play 3-4 times this year. So yeah maybe I dont have him pegged exactly.

I am 100% sure he attempts a lot more 3 pts shots than Semaj. When he's not shooting 3's I see him trying to get closer to the basket, but he hasnt finished close to the rim well b/c he's simply just not that athletic. I see him pulling up and hitting 6-8-10 footers.......

Look at the stats. I guarantee you the shots that he has taken at least 40% of them are from behind the arc.

Let me also add, I think DSR is a good player. Im not knocking him, I just think Semaj brings so much more to the table.

Theres a reason why Semaj is a projected 1st round pick and DSR isnt anywhere even close to getting drafted.

Juice

01-21-2014, 12:35 PM

I've watched him play 3-4 times this year. So yeah maybe I dont have him pegged exactly.

I am 100% sure he attempts a lot more 3 pts shots than Semaj. When he's not shooting 3's I see him trying to get closer to the basket, but he hasnt finished close to the rim well b/c he's simply just not that athletic. I see him pulling up and hitting 6-8-10 footers.......

Look at the stats. I guarantee you the shots that he has taken at least 40% of them are from behind the arc.

Let me also add, I think DSR is a good player. Im not knocking him, I just think Semaj brings so much more to the table.

So far this season he averages 11.3 shots a game, and 5.0 of those are 3 pointers. So 44% of his shots are 3s.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/dvauntes-smith-rivera-1.html

GoMuskies

01-21-2014, 01:07 PM

blueblob06

01-21-2014, 01:18 PM

If the NBA didn't exist, Byron would be starting to get nervous.
For argument's sake and I was curious about it...If he were to get to 1,000 points this year, then he'd still be 1,696 away from Byron. Semaj is amazing but at his current pace, looks like he wouldn't catch Byron in 4 years at X. If there weren't other scoring options on the team, I'm sure he could do it. Byron is 21st in all-time NCAA scoring. McDermott is actually about to pass him (or may have depending on if last night's game is included).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_career_sc oring_leaders

Can't believe Maravich's numbers having only played 83 college games!

GoMuskies

01-21-2014, 01:22 PM

He'll likely be well over 1,000 at the end of this year. If he stayed 4 years, he'd definitely have a shot at Byron.

Mel Cooley XU'81

01-21-2014, 01:26 PM

Have fun in the NBA next year Semaj!

Bulls' GM Gar Foreman was at the game.

I can assure you he was sincerely interested in and very impressed by Number 0's first half performance.

Public reps to Spike Cooley XU'19 for ID'ing Foreman on the concourse between halves.

XUOWNSUC

01-21-2014, 03:43 PM

Bulls' GM Gar Foreman was at the game.

I can assure you he was sincerely interested in and very impressed by Number 0's first half performance.

Public reps to Spike Cooley XU'19 for ID'ing Foreman on the concourse between halves.

My sources told me Hardaway was there scouting for the Heat and also came away impressed.

BBC 08

01-21-2014, 05:18 PM

Nice post on SI about Semaj: http://college-basketball.si.com/2014/01/21/xavier-semaj-christon-big-east-doug-mcdermott/

fellahmuskie

01-23-2014, 09:40 AM

This is from Jan. 16, but I found it very interesting - http://www.fearthesword.com/2014/1/16/5312166/nba-draft-2014-a-statistical-breakdown-of-the-point-guard-class

Cavs blog analyzing 13 ncaa guards, including Semaj. They had him ranked 7th.

Caveat

01-23-2014, 12:46 PM

I know the recruiting has been solid, but looking at the roster, it seems tough to imagine where those points are going to come from when Maj leaves.

Smails

01-23-2014, 01:16 PM

I know the recruiting has been solid, but looking at the roster, it seems tough to imagine where those points are going to come from when Maj leaves.

I hear ya to a certain degree, but recruiting has been better than solid...it's been the tits. One thing this program has taught me over the last 30+ years is that we are and always will be bigger than one studly basketball player. I watched the greatest player in the history of this program leave only to see the program catapault from that point forward in a big way. If the Xavier playbook holds to form, this what we'll see:

One of these players is going to make the James Farr leap:

Myes Davis
Jalen Reynolds
Brandon Randolph
Kamal Richards

One of these players will make the Justin Martin leap:

Dee Davis
Matt Stainbrook
James Farr

At least one of these players will make a big impact

Edmond Sumner
Makinde London
JP Macura
Sean O'Mara
Trevon Blueitt

And lets not forget our track record of tranfers being prett damn good!

Remy Abell

Me thinks the future is bright

throwbackmuskie

01-23-2014, 01:23 PM

I would have been worried as well, but was it the Gtown game where Semaj was on the bech with foul trouble in the 2nd half and the team did really well?

Thor in 204

01-23-2014, 01:30 PM

I would have been worried as well, but was it the Gtown game where Semaj was on the bech with foul trouble in the 2nd half and the team did really well?

Yes, also the UC game

xu82

01-23-2014, 01:36 PM

Yes, also the UC game

Yes, definitely NOT saying they are better without them, but they did surprisingly well for extended periods while he was out. Someone posted that seeing that gave him the confidence to trust the others, and there may be something to that.

kyxu

01-23-2014, 01:36 PM

I hear ya to a certain degree, but recruiting has been better than solid...it's been the tits.

I actually think that was espn's take on our upcoming recruiting class

nuts4xu

01-23-2014, 01:38 PM

throwbackmuskie

01-23-2014, 01:39 PM

Yes, definitely NOT saying they are better without them, but they did surprisingly well for extended periods while he was out. Someone posted that seeing that gave him the confidence to trust the others, and there may be something to that.

I really think this the big difference in this year’s team compared to the Tu, Lyons days. Those two never cared to trust the other players it seemed. When they had to sit out the other guys had no clue what to do because they had no confidence in their own games. I really think that stunted the growth of Martin and Dee to a certain extent.

nuts4xu

01-23-2014, 01:41 PM

I actually think that was espn's take on our upcoming recruiting class

That is exactly what ESPN said..."their class next year is the TITS"

BBC 08

01-23-2014, 01:58 PM

I am guessing we haven't had too many players reach the 1000 point milestone in only their sophomore year.

I honestly wish I knew the answer to this. Anyone care to chime in on this?

ThrowDownDBrown

01-23-2014, 03:03 PM

Crawford hit 1,000 career points in I believe his last game against K St

ammtd34

01-23-2014, 03:36 PM

According to this site (http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/player/xavier/jordan-crawford), Crawford scored 1007.5 points in his college career.

GoMuskies

01-23-2014, 03:40 PM

According to this site (http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/player/xavier/jordan-crawford), Crawford scored 1007.5 points in his college career.

What I learned from that site was the Jordan was 3-12 from three in that K-State game. Definitely didn't remember that.

ammtd34

01-23-2014, 03:51 PM

What I learned from that site was the Jordan was 3-12 from three in that K-State game. Definitely didn't remember that.

Probably because he had to hurry.

Boro Muskie

01-23-2014, 05:16 PM

How do you score .5 of a point?

UCGRAD4X

01-23-2014, 08:02 PM

How do you score .5 of a point?

...is that when you only jump off one foot?

ammtd34

01-24-2014, 09:13 AM

How do you score .5 of a point?

I wanted to know the same thing.

crazydave

01-24-2014, 10:06 AM

Probably because he had to hurry.

I just said "Crawford needs to hurry!.....ohhhhhhhhhhh" out loud at my desk. Sorry officemates..

X-Fan

01-24-2014, 11:45 AM

I just said "Crawford needs to hurry!.....ohhhhhhhhhhh" out loud at my desk. Sorry officemates..
If that's wrong, I don't wanna be right.

NY44

01-29-2014, 06:56 PM

Just wanted to share here that I saw a OKC Thunder scout at the Providence game Saturday. He refused to say who he was there to see, but we all know there was only one future pro in that game.

BandAid

01-29-2014, 10:44 PM

Just wanted to share here that I saw a OKC Thunder scout at the Providence game Saturday. He refused to say who he was there to see, but we all know there was only one future pro in that game.

Stainbrook?

blueblob06

01-30-2014, 08:52 AM

Does anyone know if Semaj is back in practices now? He had what was called a precautionary MRI on Monday (big toe) and was held out of practice that day. Haven't seen any posts on this... Thanks!