AJ or perhaps, Shelby Moats, may have been the 2 biggest reaches by CKS over the last 4 recruiting classes. AJ transferred to Towson 2 years ago; he sat out last season. I saw him play on TV 4 or 5 times for portions of games.
Towson lost in the first round of the CAA yesterday finishing up at 12-20. Towson had a team of all underclassmen, with the exception of one senior who played less than 20 minutes per game. This year was viewed as a rebuilding year.
Early in the season, AJ started games as a "2" guard, however, generally, did not play extended minutes. As the season progressed his role decreased and by January, he was coming off the bench. He had 4 DNPs' - - 3 of the last 12 games plus he missed an early season game due to an ankle injury. AJ averaged 16 minutes per game with 9 games of over 20 minutes and 7 games with less than 10 minutes of PT; his high in minutes was 35 vs. Monmouth.
AJ averaged 3.3 points per game on 39% FG and 55% FT shooting marks. He shot 28% from "3" and almost 50% from "2". He scored double digits in only 3 games with a high of 16 versus Monmouth, AJ threw up 8 shots in a game twice as a high and 8 FT's one time again as a high point.
Rebounding was his best quality at 2.7 per game hauling in 6 and 5 rebounds a few times in individual games.
Unless AJ's game takes off, he will likely have similar numbers across his final 2 seasons at Towson since other players have taken away his starting role and are more established (although, admittedly, not that good).
Towson lost in the first round of the CAA yesterday finishing up at 12-20. Towson had a team of all underclassmen, with the exception of one senior who played less than 20 minutes per game. This year was viewed as a rebuilding year.
Early in the season, AJ started games as a "2" guard, however, generally, did not play extended minutes. As the season progressed his role decreased and by January, he was coming off the bench. He had 4 DNPs' - - 3 of the last 12 games plus he missed an early season game due to an ankle injury. AJ averaged 16 minutes per game with 9 games of over 20 minutes and 7 games with less than 10 minutes of PT; his high in minutes was 35 vs. Monmouth.
AJ averaged 3.3 points per game on 39% FG and 55% FT shooting marks. He shot 28% from "3" and almost 50% from "2". He scored double digits in only 3 games with a high of 16 versus Monmouth, AJ threw up 8 shots in a game twice as a high and 8 FT's one time again as a high point.
Rebounding was his best quality at 2.7 per game hauling in 6 and 5 rebounds a few times in individual games.
Unless AJ's game takes off, he will likely have similar numbers across his final 2 seasons at Towson since other players have taken away his starting role and are more established (although, admittedly, not that good).
