Ryan James 247: How does four star Jamal Mashburn Jr. fit into Gopher lineup?

[JoshuaT81]

How does four-Star Jamal Mashburn Jr. fit into a Gopher lineup?

Four-star guard Jamal Mashburn Jr is expected to play a big role for the Minnesota Gophers next winter. But will that role be? To get a better idea Gopher

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I hope I did this right. I have never put a thread on GopherHole.

 

[underground629]

Thanks for posting. Sounds like a hell of a player

 

[Ski-U-Ham]

I like the references to his first step and attacking off the dribble. This team needs people that can do that besides Carr.

 

[Bordergopher]

Very excited about this kid. I’ve also heard he already has the strength to play right away.

 

[Parcival]

Looks like the next Nate Mason. It would be fun to see Mashburn Jr. and Carr on the floor at the same time.

Greenlee better work his ass off this summer or he won't touch the court.

 

[BarnBurner]

Looks like he is more than ready, physically. Looks very strong.

 

[JimmyJamesMD]

As much as pitino likes to run carr into ground, i bet mash sees the majority of his minutes off the ball

 

[forever a gopher]

As much as pitino likes to run carr into ground, i bet mash sees the majority of his minutes off the ball

Having never seen him play, based on that write up and previous things written about him, it seems he's more SG than PG. I really hope Mash can handle the ball for 6-8 mins a game, as Carr was gassed at the end of so many games. It had a direct influence on his ball handling skills, shot, propensity to foul on defense, etc. and cost them 1-2 games alone.

It would be ideal if he could spell both Carr and Gabe, as they both played too many minutes.