Ronald Roberts Jr. — PF, 6-8, 225
Senior, 22 years old
Season (33 mpg): 14.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.5 APG
60% FG
6 free-throw attempts, 59% free-throws
Hometown: Bayonne, NJ
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St. Joseph’s 65, VCU 61
2014 Atlantic 10 Championship
Sunday, March 16, 2014 | Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY)
Ronald Roberts Jr. — PF, 6-8, 225
Senior, 22 years old
Season (33 mpg): 14.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.5 APG
60% FG,
6 free-throw attempts, 59% free-throws, zero 3-pointers
Game: 15 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks
6-6 FG, 3-5 FT
Outlook: I had never heard of Roberts before this game. But man, he is a special athlete.
A 6-9 power forward, Roberts is a strong forward who cleans up on the glass and explodes near the rim. He’s semi-capable in the post, with one solid post move: a hook shot over his right shoulder (80% of his post attempts). But his biggest contributions come from put-backs and drop-offs, where he can finalize plays with power and athleticism.
He has NBA athleticism, for sure, but as a 22 year-old senior, the skills just aren’t there. He doesn’t have post skills or a jump shot, and while he finishes above the rim on offense, he’s not a ball-hawk on defense a la, say, Kenneth Faried.
Lacking mobility and size on both ends, and a severely limited offensive game, I don’t see the NBA in Roberts’ future.
Video
Possessions vs. VCU
NCAA Tournament — Thursday, March 20, 6:55 p.m. ET
Saint Joseph’s Hawks
Record
OVERALL: 24-9
CONFERENCE: 11-5
HOME: 11-4
ROAD: 8-4
NEUTRAL: 5-1
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Ronald Roberts, Jr. (SR) — 14.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.5 APG
PF, 6-8, 225
60% FG
6 free-throw attempts, 59% free-throws
What He Brings:
— Physical and explosive forward. Plays in the post.
— Brings energy, physicality and offensive awareness. Relentless on the glass, will punish you, and has the athleticism to finish with dunks.
— Always turns over left shoulder in the post (80% of the time). Poor shooting over right shoulder (left hand).
— Good cutter. Receives the ball and explodes for a dunk. Constant movement and activity below the foul line.
Video
Recent Possessions
Crashing Boards
—Strong and explosive
Posting Up
—Finds gaps with off the ball movement. He’s locked in on every possession