Venky Jois
F, 6-7, 230
Sophomore, 20 years old
Hometown: Boronia, Australia
Season (31.8 mpg): 13.4 PPG, 8 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.6 BPG
53% FG
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Connecticut 82, Eastern Washington 65
Saturday, December 28, 2013 | Webster Bank Arena (Bridgeport, CT)
Venky Jois — F, 6-7, 230
Sophomore, 20 years old
Season (29.9 mpg): 12.4 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 2.7 APG
Game: 2 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
Outlook: The Big Sky Freshman of the Year last season, Jois is a strong and athletic post presence with a penchant for rebounding. Developing touch around the basket, but his range beyond 10 feet is limited right now — 75% of his shots have come in the paint this season. He didn’t play well vs. UConn, but he has proven his rebounding ability and overall talent in the past.
STRENGTHS
“Around the Basket” Scoring
75% of Jois’ attempts this season have come in the paint, and he’s posting a solid a 1.13 points per play “around the basket.” He has the strength to finish through contact, and often will put his head down and attack the rim.
Put-Backs (Crashing boards)
He averages 8.1 rebounds per game, and when you look at the film, Jois is always around the basket when a rebound is imminent. He competes with bigger players due to his combination of strength and athleticism down low.
NEEDS TO IMPROVE
Shooting
Jois lacks polish outside the paint. He’s posting a below average .68 points per jump shot attempt, which ranks in the bottom 70th percentile nationally. He’ll attempt a 3-pointer at times, but he’s struggled to shoot the ball thus far in the season.