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Originally Posted by cincyalum2014
A lot of buzz going around about Jalen Tate from NKU has UC at the top of his list as a potential grad transfer possibility next year. Makes sense due to his relationship to JB and his knowledge of the offense, he's also an ohio guy. He would make a nice addition as a bench player or potential starter with what we are losing next year playing the wing and or point. He's a lot like Jaevin just with a much different skill set. My only thing is he's already one of the best players in the Horizon and I am sure he wants to step up in competition. As we have seen with Jaevin it doesn't always work out like that. I personally wouldn't mind having him, his stats wont wow you especially his 18% from 3 this year but then use the other scholarship(s) on a big guy or big guys.
FYI, he was NKU de facto point guar at 6'6 and was the MVP of the Horizon tourney . He could help bridge the gap with Adams Woods and Saunders next year as well as play some 2 and 3.
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I think the biggest difference between him and Jaevin is Jaevin is very 1 dimensional. He can shoot really well, but his dribbling, passing and definitely defense are below average.
Jalen was defensive player of the year and at 6'6" he has the ability to guard 1-3 and If he spends time in the monster factory probably put on 10+ pounds(which he needs)
He can handle the ball and he knows the offense.
Think about it this way...We would replace Trevor Moores senior year with Jalen Tates...