Lowe to Kentucky
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Pretty sure he is going to look like a traditional point guard when he plays with talented players at every position. Capel couldn't provide what was needed to accentuate Jaland's skills. It would not surprise me to see him named a 1st or 2nd team all-SEC point next season.
Well, he’s not much of a shooter (26% from 3, worse than I even thought), so I doubt that will be his role.
is Kentucky going to tolerate his terrible defense? maybe as long as he otherwise plays the facilitator because I don't see him able to overcome the physicality of the defenders he'll face in the SEC
he will be good for them except for on defense, not someone they will need to rely on ever but should definitely contribute on offense
he will be good for them except for on defense, not someone they will need to rely on ever but should definitely contribute on offense
His 3 point percentage doesn't accurately reflect his shooting ability, imo. Too much of that is poor shot selection, and hero ball. He won't get away with that if he wants to stay on the floor at Kentucky.
He’s going to crush it being surrounded by great players . No hero ball needed .
No, they won't. I expect his defense to improve significantly next year since he's not a bad athlete.
I don't see him as a plus athlete, maybe slightly but not by much.....if so why was he blown by so often by many of the average ACC guards
I kept thinking his shooting would have to get better and no doubt he was burdened in Capel's elite reliant offense but outside his FT shooting he's just slightly above average or worse in everything else and while listed 6'3" plays small
where do people see he's an athlete? probably can't dunk, no lateral defense, can't go right well, not really good rebounder and really not anything but average as a passer
in balance a far worse defender so huge negative versus great PG though if not burdened with scoring probably helps Kentucky in that role
He was a poor defender last year, I think he'll be much better than poor because he's not a poor athlete (for a P4 guard), won't be gassed from trying to carry the offense for 35 minutes a game, and most importantly will ride the pine next year if his defensive effort is substandard.
Most of the issues you listed have little to do with athletic ability,
Exactly! Pope will demand what Capel did not, therefore his defense will improve.
He will start. In my opinion, he is a very good player who just had a bad year. This isn't a Xavier Johnson situation, I don't think. I wouldn't be surprised if Lowe turned out to be a star, even an All-American. The ceiling is very high.
