has a lot of potential as an inside
presence on the defensive end
thanks to his long 6’10 frame, and
Alex Robinson will be competing
against USF transfer Anthony
Collins for minutes at guard.
While Robinson might
not have much experience, he’s
exhibited an ability to be both
a solid facilitator (1.5 assist-toturnover ratio) and perimeter
weapon (36 percent on 1.2
3-point attempts per game).
Similar to Caruso, Robinson
has seemingly mastered the art
of the “drive and kick,” which
could become more evident if he
becomes the team’s starting point
guard.
(a team-high 6.6 rebounds per
game) or working from the post,
Jones plays like a player three
or four inches taller than him.
Alongside his rebounding and
post-up ability, Jones shows flashes
of being able to work as a cutter
and mid-range shooter. That allaround offensive ability allowed
Jones to average 13.7 points per
game on 47 percent shooting.
Other notable Aggies who
could contribute include Tavario
Miller, Tonny Trocha-Morelos and
Alex Robinson. Miller exhibited
the potential to be a force on
the offensive glass, averaging 1.4
offensive boards per game in only
11 minutes. Trocha-Morelos
“House
combines
quickness and
smart
off-ball
movement...”
While Trocha and Miller have
potential to be viable frontcourt
options, the major talent infusion
that will be coming to College
Station could delay that process.
Both Tyler Davis and Elijah
Thomas fit the bill as strong,
back-to-the-basket players who
can be an absolute force inside the
paint. The 6-foot-10, 300-pound
Davis has a rare combination of
sheer presence with quickness,
and a solid post-up game. And
the 6-foot-9, 270-pound Thomas
appears to be a similar player to
Davis, but with more emphasis on
attacking the glass.
The combination of the
returning talent with the new crop
of recruits has given the Aggies one
of the most talented squads
in recent memory, which
should allow Texas A&M to
pursue an SEC title and trip
to the NCAA Tournament.
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