Memo to Hunter

[OTRMUSKIE]

Even if you are forced to shoot a 3 because time is running out and you're down by 2. Just hold the ball and let the clock run out. There is a better chance of you making the basket by just holding on to it.

[UCGRAD4X]

Memo to Hunter: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooo

[KFX]

Missed a three, a layup and two foul shots in the space of thirty seconds that nearly cost us the game at about the 3:20 mark

No need for him to be on the court late in a close game.

[Backyard Champ]

Rough stretch for sure. Hate hearing the crowd grumble and boo as he’s thinking about a shot though.

He is this years Carter, that’s for sure.

[whopper]

lets not make him a Carter..I think he has more confidence. I saw Carter go from serviceable player to a negative and it hurt me as I have been there 45 yrs ago. Carter actually was the key player in beating UConn in Charleston hitting foul shots and rebounding in Nov 2019 and lost confidence big time

[xuphan]

lets not make him a Carter..I think he has more confidence. I saw Carter go from serviceable player to a negative and it hurt me as I have been there 45 yrs ago. Carter actually was the key player in beating UConn in Charleston hitting foul shots and rebounding in Nov 2019 and lost confidence big time

Maybe the memo should be for Steele to not play him in these situations. Steele would probably leave Shaq on the floor to shoot free throws to close out the game.

[xu82]

Even if you are forced to shoot a 3 because time is running out and you're down by 2. Just hold the ball and let the clock run out. There is a better chance of you making the basket by just holding on to it.


I don’t want him shooting threes either. I just dropped by to compliment you on how consistent your fandom is.

[IM4X]

Honestly, there is a lot to like about Hunter’s game. He’s proven he can be a important part of this team. He plays hard and makes some good decisions that have helped the team. He’s stepped up to grab loose balls, crashed the boards for some key rebounds, played some solid defense and even made some nice baskets in transition. He’s even shown nice touch with those 10 footer jumpers.

The trouble is he has a tendency to try to make a play or shot that is not necessary or not the smart option (i.e. it’s the option that clearly does not have the best chance for success) during that particular offensive position. If he can keep playing hard and work on sticking to the smarter decisions, he could take his game to another level and be a bigger asset for this team.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Honestly, there is a lot to like about Hunter’s game. He’s proven he can be a important part of this team. He plays hard and makes some good decisions that have helped the team. He’s stepped up to grab loose balls, crashed the boards for some key rebounds, played some solid defense and even made some nice baskets in transition. He’s even shown nice touch with those 10 footer jumpers.

The trouble is he has a tendency to try to make a play or shot that is not necessary or not the smart option (i.e. it’s the option that clearly does not have the best chance for success) during that particular offensive position. If he can keep playing hard and work on sticking to the smarter decisions, he could take his game to another level and be a bigger asset for this team.

Absolutely. He’s too confident on offense. That’s his biggest problem. He is not nearly at Carter level in terms of ineptitude as a whole. Hunter just needs to be reigned in to do what he does best and he is a big asset. Shooting 3’s is not that.

[chico]

Absolutely. He’s too confident on offense. That’s his biggest problem. He is not nearly at Carter level in terms of ineptitude as a whole. Hunter just needs to be reigned in to do what he does best and he is a big asset. Shooting 3’s is not that.

I agree. I don't know how someone who is 7-37 from the 3 this year can be so confident, but he is. And his free throw shooting makes Shaq look like Calvin Murphy. But he does bring a lot on defense and on the the boards. He could be a James Farr type of guy - someone who realized he wasn't a perimeter player and became a beast down low.

[MADXSTER]

Hunter was also the leading scorer in the last game with 15. But yes, he needs to play smarter.

[Final4]

Maybe we're seeing why Hunter fell out of grace at IU. He thinks he's something he is not.

[American X]

Jerome Hunter is going to win a game for us at some point, probably by hitting a buzzer-beater three.

[STL_XUfan]

Jerome Hunter is going to win a game for us at some point, probably by hitting a buzzer-beater three.
And if you listen closely in the background of that highlight you will hear me yelling “No, no, no, no, no, no, noooooooooo YESSS!!!”

[whopper]

Jerome Hunter is going to win a game for us at some point, probably by hitting a buzzer-beater three. I like his form actually, not enough arc though. I thought he was well utilized yesterday and for some reason i saw horrible foul shooting by X, Providence and Uconn yesterday. If he hit his 2 foul shots(or even one) this thread would be a lot shorter. At least we wont have a 24 sec violation and his height will get him a good look and he can make his own 3 unlike Carter. The early 3s are not good though and he is strangely ineffective from 2s drifting on his shot. But a good garbage rebounder

[XU 87]

Are some of these posts necessary? I get it that Hunter hasn't played well on offense and has taken too many bad shots. But do we need to denigrate an X player like a few of these posts do?

And Hunter shot 34% from the three last year. So he's a much better shooter than he has shown so far this year.

[MADXSTER]

Hunter is good. Very good. If all that you are watching is the three point shooting then why are you even watching. He gave up 5 points in yesterday's game...5. There was some confusion on a switch and he got out there just a tad late and #32 drove in for a contested layup, that was it. He drew a number of fouls driving to the basket and getting put backs. He got numerous rebounds from misses that didn't count because there was a foul involved but he was there if the ref didn't call it. He also had a major block when Odom got beat on a drive to the basket that lead to a fast break by Kunkel who ended up getting fouled at the other end. He also brought the ball up during the press and he started out guarding Lewis who is Marquette's leading scorer. Lewis never scored on X while Hunter was guarding him.

But yes, when it comes to 3 pt attempts, I would like to see him take them like Nunge. When the defense gives you all the time in the world.

[bobbiemcgee]

He's a role player. defense, rebound. pass and play around the basket. He should understand that and play to his strengths. Steele has to understand it too. Can't figure the move to replace Odum when he went 8/9 and was obviously the hot hand. He was a blur on some of those plays and no one could guard him.

[UCGRAD4X]

It seems most here (including me) are just commenting on the reaction to Hunter at the 3 pt line and not necessarily his play in general. I think there are definite positives he brings to the team - much more than Carter and more hope that he will improve on the deficiencies. The three point issue if very fixable. Don't take them. One or two a game in when other options are not available.

[Masterofreality]

Hunter is a GREAT defender and he does dirty work underneath that doesn’t always get credit.
He is also a good free throw shooter. I don’t know what disease was hanging around the foul line on Saturday but it infected the whole team.
He just needs to take a break from trying to be Steph Curry and do the other stuff. If he’s patient, the points will come. I think the staff will get him in line.

[American X]

He just needs to take a break from trying to be Steph Curry and do the other stuff.

I blame Steph Curry for any player taking a wild three. There is only one of him and you are not it.

[X-band '01]

Hunter is a GREAT defender and he does dirty work underneath that doesn’t always get credit.
He is also a good free throw shooter. I don’t know what disease was hanging around the foul line on Saturday but it infected the whole team.
He just needs to take a break from trying to be Steph Curry and do the other stuff. If he’s patient, the points will come. I think the staff will get him in line.

It's almost like Jason Carter never left.

I kid, I kid.

[UCGRAD4X]

Hunter is a GREAT defender and he does dirty work underneath that doesn’t always get credit.
He is also a good free throw shooter. I don’t know what disease was hanging around the foul line on Saturday but it infected the whole team.
He just needs to take a break from trying to be Steph Curry and do the other stuff. If he’s patient, the points will come. I think the staff will get him in line.

Just like they did with Quentin? Then with Naji? Then with Carter?