2020 Jalen Suggs: Verbal Commit on 1/3/20

[Hooray4Daye&Gray]

Jalen and SMB lose a crusher in overtime, 22-21.

Jalen threw a clutch touchdown on 3rd down on his team's OT possession, but Rocori scored an equally clutch 4th and goal TD from the 15, followed by a two point conversion for the win.

Jalen's emotion at the end of the game reminded me of Adam Morrison, who reminds us that it shows how much a player cares. That's what I want in a Zag, a guy who is competitive, focused, passionate and cares.

[JAGzag]

Now that football is over...and rather than search the last 10 pages on this thread...when do we expect this kid to make a decision so we can finally move on?

[Shooter]

Now that football is over...and rather than search the last 10 pages on this thread...when do we expect this kid to make a decision so we can finally move on?

January 4th is the day I believe he said he plans to announce.

[Hooray4Daye&Gray]

He’s announcing January 4th. He wanted to focus on his last ride in football first, which I totally respect.

Also, I can’t figure out how to do it, but someone should probably post the tiptonedits picture Jalen just re-posted on his Instagram.

[MileHigh]

. , but if you think any NBA team is taking him as a lottery pick with those numbers you're outta your damn mind. .

This is simply wrong on a couple of levels.

First, his stats in Australia are pretty solid considering he 18 yrs old playing against grown a$$ men.

Secondly, NBA GM's are looking at what a player can become when they draft, not what they are at that point in time. They want a player that can help them early in their career, but will blossom in about 2 to 3 years. Other than the top 2 or 3 picks in the draft, most lottery guys are not even expected to be starters. With that being said NBA gms are looking at how he deals with the physicality, his athleticism, shot mechanics, etc. His stats are his stas but that isnt as important as their eye test when they see him play.

Lastly, take a look at Brandon Jennings (horrible, horrible stats in pro year) ended up lottery pick and Muddiay (stats similar to Hampton but in much weaker Chinese league) and he went 5th overall. Your comment that poor stats overseas will kill your chances at being a high pick simply isnt true.

[GuZag2012]

He’s announcing January 4th. He wanted to focus on his last ride in football first, which I totally respect.

Also, I can’t figure out how to do it, but someone should probably post the tiptonedits picture Jalen just re-posted on his Instagram.

Here is the tiptonedits repost from instagram.



Also at the bottom of this article from the St Paul Pioneer Press there is a brief mention of Jalen Suggs & Chet Holmgren and Gonzaga.

[IMG] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9eb1d92027.jpg[IMG]

https://www.twincities.com/2019/11/3...make-playoffs/


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[Markburn1]

This is simply wrong on a couple of levels.

First, his stats in Australia are pretty solid considering he 18 yrs old playing against grown a$$ men.

Secondly, NBA GM's are looking at what a player can become when they draft, not what they are at that point in time. They want a player that can help them early in their career, but will blossom in about 2 to 3 years. Other than the top 2 or 3 picks in the draft, most lottery guys are not even expected to be starters. With that being said NBA gms are looking at how he deals with the physicality, his athleticism, shot mechanics, etc. His stats are his stas but that isnt as important as their eye test when they see him play.

Lastly, take a look at Brandon Jennings (horrible, horrible stats in pro year) ended up lottery pick and Muddiay (stats similar to Hampton but in much weaker Chinese league) and he went 5th overall. Your comment that poor stats overseas will kill your chances at being a high pick simply isnt true.

This is entirely correct. I would add that once they establish in their minds what the kid's mechanics, Athleticism, etc. are, they look at their bodies to project what their trainers and nutritionists will have to work with to mold into a mature product.

[Hooray4Daye&Gray]

Here is the tiptonedits repost from instagram.



Also at the bottom of this article from the St Paul Pioneer Press there is a brief mention of Jalen Suggs & Chet Holmgren and Gonzaga.

[IMG] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9eb1d92027.jpg[IMG]

https://www.twincities.com/2019/11/3...make-playoffs/


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Thank you, GuZag2012!


To be clear, the caption from tiptonedits when they posted this picture was "WhatIf" so this is definitely not an announcement. Announcement coming January 4th.

Thank you for the twincities.com link as well, which suggests optimism for the Minnesota recruits to become the 2 highest ranked recruits to ever come to Gonzaga. My dream scenario.

[willandi]

When will January 4th get here?

[Radbooks]

When will January 4th get here?

In 34 days!

[Bogozags]

In 34 days!

Sorry, but I think it's 33 days!

[sittingon50]

When will January 4th get here?

I think next year (2020) it will be coming right after January 3rd.

[gonzagafan62]

Sorry, but I think it's 33 days!

32 Days

[caldwellzag]

Tick tock!!!! One month away...

[Kiddwell]

Kiddwell was thinking "December 4th." Today. O, well...another month's not too long.





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[Bogozags]

27 Days and counting

[bartruff1]

MileHigh a voice of knowledge....experience...... and reason...

[Zagdawg]

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A smooth 22 points tonight for top 5 player in the country Jalen Suggs!
@JalenSuggs2020

[Zagdawg]

RJ Hampton Out 4 Weeks With Hip Injury

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[Zagdawg]

Jalen Suggs liked
Haley Comments
@HaleyComments
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Repping the
@JalenSuggs2020
Minnehaha shirt in Tucson before the game. Past, present and future, Zag fam is 1 of a kind.

[GonzaGAW]

- now at 1,296 comments, and about 224,400 views.
- my guess is by around January 6, we will be over 1,500 and 250,000.

- for the old timers or stat freaks, this must be a record of some kind, a thread about a solitary single player, one who is not even on the team, or committed yet.

[Stache]

It can’t hurt to have Zags at #6 and winning the PAC-12.

I expect ESPN to show the outdoor viewing party under the Expo Pavilion (remodeled) during the UNC game. It should look like more evidence of Spokane being a hoops crazy town that looks forward to Jalen’s arrival!!!

[jazzdelmar]

Jalen Suggs liked
Haley Comments
@HaleyComments
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4h
Repping the
@JalenSuggs2020
Minnehaha shirt in Tucson before the game. Past, present and future, Zag fam is 1 of a kind.

Who’s Haley?

[Zagdawg]

Zag fan who wore Suggs Minnehaha jersey to the Gonzaga game against Arizona ---Suggs taking the time to like her picture and post.

[Bogozags]

It can’t hurt to have Zags at #6 and winning the PAC-12.

I expect ESPN to show the outdoor viewing party under the Expo Pavilion (remodeled) during the UNC game. It should look like more evidence of Spokane being a hoops crazy town that looks forward to Jalen’s arrival!!!

Heck, it can't hurt even more with GU ranked #2/3 in the polls!

19 Days before we receive our best Christmas present ever!!!