Quote Originally Posted by DeviousDawg34 View Post
When you're Ready's size you have to have cat like quickness to be a good defender, which he doesn't have. Imagine trying to guard a guy that's 5-6 inches taller than you and quicker than you, that's what IJ has to deal with. He will always be a liability guarding the perimeter, but he will get his fair share of steals in transition that lead to easy points. He's not a complete waste as a defender.

As a senior, it must be a humbling experience to admit to yourself that a bunch of freshmen are better shooters than you. He does what he has to do for the team, and that's give the ball to the shooters. He has the SEVENTH most shots per game on our team, that's my favorite stat on him. Defensive liability or not, IJ is averaging over 2 steals per game and over 5 assists per game, that's atleast 15-20 points per game that he accounts for without shooting the ball. Couple that with the fact that he is 85% from the line and you have to keep him on the court.
Exactly.