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Just rewatching part of the game tonight and I was blown away by how well he plays defense. Besides leading the team in blocks, watching him body up on bigger players inside is really something. The play where he takes the charge is terrific.

Dude blocks so many shots as a wing too

He is as good a shot blocking wing as you'll find.

The block on the desperation end of shot clock 3 was impressive too. His body control to avoid fouls while still being very aggressive is excellent.

Jarrey has been fantastic this year. He has a really good all-around game this year. And he has taken a large step forward offensively since his freshman year. He could be really special the next 2 seasons.

I wouldn't be surprised to see us play small from time to time with Jarrey at the 4 next year, since he can D up against most 4's and is a matchup problem on offense.

He had a very strong game Sunday and came up big during a couple of key stretches. Is there a better top to bottom starting five in the tourney? Debatable.

Interested to see how the guys do in the first 4 mins on Friday (including Jarrey). Part of me thinks nerves and part of me thinks killer instinct

PonyFan32 wrote:The block on the desperation end of shot clock 3 was impressive too.

Agreed. Great presence of mind to sneak a look at the shot clock on the other end of the court. Doris noticed as well and gave him high praise.

SMUstangs22 wrote:Interested to see how the guys do in the first 4 mins on Friday (including Jarrey). Part of me thinks nerves and part of me thinks killer instinct

I think we'll see a pretty chill team, actually. Sterling and Ben will be dialed in for sure. We know about Semi. Shake's natural temperature is about 82.6. And Jarrey seems the kind of guy who will rise to the occasion. Just a hunch.

Can't believe this team has done what it's done without Nic.

his game is kind of reminiscent of a young dwyane wade... he always led the league in blocks for a guard and that's not where the similarities end.

flockofseagulls wrote:his game is kind of reminiscent of a young dwyane wade... he always led the league in blocks for a guard and that's not where the similarities end.

Interesting comparison and agree....probably already ahead of D Wade from beyond the arc when he was at Marquette. Needs to work on his mid-range game and his finishing around the rim the past few games hasn't been as good as it was at times early in the season.

terrific defender, shot blocker and rebounder who also shoots the three pretty well. He's going to be a really good 4 year player for SMU

On a lot of plays I see Jarrey blow by his defender and it looks like he can rise up for a dunk but chooses to dribble under the rim or pass it out. If he starts converting those he could be a very scary player

Jarrey has been impressive all year for the things he does that aren't in the stats. Over and over he keeps balls alive by tapping the ball out on offensive rebounds. he doesn't get the credit but he sure has an assist for the offensive rebound. His defense has been rock solid as has his rebounding. HIs offense has improved and I think next year he could be one of our recognized outstanding players.

PonyBait wrote:On a lot of plays I see Jarrey blow by his defender and it looks like he can rise up for a dunk but chooses to dribble under the rim or pass it out. If he starts converting those he could be a very scary player

Ryan Manuel didnt get consistently vicious around the basket until his senior year, right? maybe that comes with time/confidence/seniority for some...