Damon Lynn
PG, 5-11, 165
Freshman, 19 years old
Hometown: Hillside, NJ
Season (33.8 mpg): 17.2 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1.8 TO
37% FG, 38% (9.7 attempts)
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Seton Hall 71, New Jersey Institute of Technology 55
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 | Prudential Center (Newark, NJ)
Damon Lynn — PG, 5-11, 165
Freshman, 19 years old
Season (35.1 mpg): 18.6 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.3 APG
Game: 16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Outlook: It’s human nature to overhype an underdog, but Damon Lynn was the most impressive player on the court. He has the talent to play mid- to high-major college basketball, and after watching him vs. Seton Hall, I’m inclined to believe Lynn will sustain an 18 PPG scoring average as a freshman. He’s too small/skinny/unskilled to compete at the next level, but Lynn projects to be a very good college player.
Check out some of Lynn’s performances this season:
21 points, 4 assists @ Tulane
27 points @ Army
24 points, 3 rebounds @ Maine
18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals vs. Central Connecticut State
24 points vs Albany
16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists @ Seton Hall
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After observing Lynn compete in one game, this is what I gathered: He’s a tiny point guard with elite quickness, strong handle, and a penchant to jack up 3′s. He averages 9.3 three-pointers per game, and his 102 attempts are 3rd most in the country. But he makes the shots — his 39 three-pointers are 3rd nationally, and he’s shooting a solid 38% from downtown.
Again, very small, but has advanced ball handling skills, and can convert difficult jump shots against pressure. He needs to improve his assist numbers, but part of me wonders if this is due to a lack of talent surrounding Lynn rather than an inability to set up his teammates.
I’m not exactly sure what to gather after this game, other than Lynn played really well.
Video: Lynn vs. Seton Hall