(05-29-2020 12:34 AM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(05-28-2020 10:59 PM)SoCalBobcat78 Wrote:  California Baptist add 6'8, 275-lbs, freshman Te'Jon Sawyer from Richmond, California.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/27/b...s-hq-team/

Te’Jon Sawyer, Salesian, 6-8, senior, 2nd team All-Bay Area
"The Tri-County Athletic League Rock Division most valuable player, Sawyer averaged 13.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The forward was an accurate shooter both close and far away from the basket — he had a 62.2 field-goal percentage this season and 34.5 from beyond the 3-point line. Sawyer had 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks in the final game of his high school career, a 60-59 loss to Campolindo in a CIF NorCal Division I semifinal. “He’s a great player,” Campolindo coach Steven Dyer said."

One of the candidates to replace De'jon Davis. His three point shooting skills will fit what CBU likes to do on offense. CBU has brought in a lot of size this offseason.

I think Sawyer (6'8, 275, Fr) is a bit of a project player. From his highlight video, he appears to have good hands and a good shooting touch. But right now, he is an under the rim type player. He has no explosion getting up over the rim like De'jon Davis. Maybe if he looses about 20-30 pounds of weight, he might have more bounce in his step.

Right now, physically, I think the Brazilian Malik Wade (6'8, 235, Fr) is the player more likely able to replace Davis down the road. Even Juhlawnei Stone (6'7, 215, Fr) shows a lot of potential. Both Wade and Stone are pretty good athletes.

I agree, I don't see the explosion and it looks like he needs to stay away from the Big Macs. I think he will spend a lot of time at the new Athletic Performance Center, where he can get stronger and improve his nutrition. I do see some basic basketball skills, a nice outlet pass, soft hands, a good shooting touch and some nice moves around the basket. He is not going to replace Davis right now, but I can see it down the road.