Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts) Posts: 4,333. Akinjo stated he plans to hire an agent, but will Speaking to reporters Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Anderson recalled a vivid memory he had of Jones during a grueling portion of Alabama's practice called "fourth quarter. It was a year where the Patriots moved their defensive coach, Matt Patricia, to offensive play-caller, after losing offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to the Las Vegas Raiders. James Akinjo DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs. According to a report by ESPNs Mike Reiss, the team is scheduled to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. Teammate Jeremy Sochan is also a game time decision for BU as he recovers from an ankle issue. By Matthew Postins. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Akinjo will head to the G League after the preseason. 8 Arizona's game at USC, LeBron James is facing weeks on the sidelines after foot injury "I am scared of needlesr" Lillard on getting a drug test after his 71-point game For his size, hes a decent rebounder as he averaged 2.8 rpg last season, which is nothing to laugh at for a 61 point guard. Eligibility restrictions apply. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? DraftKings operates pursuant to an Operating Agreement with iGaming Ontario. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. In 2020, with Mac Jones as his quarterback, he With Bill OBrien being named as the Patriots new offensive coordinator, the onus is going to fall squarely on Jones shoulders to help turn it around by being the kind of leader Anderson talked about. Tim Finnegan breaks down the UFC 285 main event on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Patriots addressed that issue this offseason by hiring veteran offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien, so it will be up to Jones to re-establish himself as a team leader and reward the faith of his current and former teammates. Sources, who like all of the other sources in this story were granted anonymity so that they could speak freely, have told The Athletic Houston is widely expected to pursue the 13-year veteran poin Will "wish" throws open that he determined pre-snap as opposed to progressing. Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. WebDerek Forbort With a Big Hit. Please check your email for a confirmation. Hes somewhat of a streaky shooter overall and can have some trouble logging points in crowded areas. NBA News NCAA Scouting Reports 2022 NCAAB 2022 NBA Draft Board By MIP Scouting Dec 8, 2021 Our 2022 NBA Draft Board is updated monthly, check back to see where your favorite prospect ranks! Akinjo missed Wednesday's 147-126 loss to the Blue Coats due to a non-COVID illness. Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. Scouting report for No. Odds & lines subject to change. Akinjo, who has started 39 games in his two seasons at Georgetown, leads the team in minutes played (30.7) and assists (4.4) and is averaging 13.4 points per game this season. We can't wait to get him on campus and into our program this summer.". Expand. For reference, Akinjo averaged 13.4 points and 4.4 assists per game in seven appearances this season. Overall, Jones has the mental processing, accuracy, toughness and enough athleticism to be an above-average-to-good starter at the NFL level, and he can be a contributor early. He said that Alabama used him in a Wes Welker-like role when speaking with reporters at last years scouting combine. The reasons for their failure may have been inherent to the whole project. Coach OBrien is one of my favorite coaches, Bolden said in a recent appearance on the Bama Standard podcast. He stands at 61 weighing 190 lbs., and is a solid playmaker who should be a good pick for any team. Polished footwork and mechanics that have maximized his skill set. You'll now receive the top Patriots Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Does a good job of delivering passes however needed. Shipping, returns & payments. Consistently attempts to get the ball out within the framework of the play, whether it be right as his backfoot hits the top of his drop or after a single hitch. About this item. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nba | pageType: stories | All MLB; Team All-Time Rosters 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He steadily increased his shooting accuracy as he went on, shooting 33.7% as a sophomore but ending up at 38.3% as a senior. No. James Akinjo. Played at Alabama with Mac Jones, and then under Bill O'Brien. FOX Sports Henry McKenna dropped a nugget on Monday from a source that claimed Patriots coaches were instructed not to be too hard on Jones.. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. 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Throughout his four years in college, he shot 37.3% overall from the floor. Now, the Patriots are taking a look at the 5-foot-11, 189-pound wide receiver. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The 24-year-old publicly displayed his frustration with the Patriots' offense several times throughout the season, drawing criticism from Patriots legend Julian Edelman, among others. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Why would he listen to outside noise when he has his own personal experiences with Jones? Scouting report for No. Alabama Crimson Tide outside linebacker and top draft prospect Will Anderson isnt buying into the questions regarding Mac Jones leadership as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. The wide receiver caught 24 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown with Jones as his quarterback. taller Channing Frye: 37: Kings: Dominick Barlow: PF Overtime Elite HT: 6-9 3/4 WT: 221 WING: 7-3 USA LeBron James is facing weeks on the sidelines after foot injury. The downside of Jones' polish and just adequate athleticism is that there may be a lower ceiling on his growth when he arrives in the NFL. Not much more room for upside. Report this item Report this item - opens in new window or tab. There's actually photo evidence of a bloodied Jones from that 2020 practice, so we'll take Anderson at his word here. 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While you can knock Jones for being a benefactor of his situation, you also have to credit him for operating the offense with maximum precision. Adequate arm strength at all three levels, able to attack deepand all levelsby throwing on time and accurately as opposed to overwhelming arm talent. I think OBrien is gifted when it comes to calling plays. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Akinjo is a senior out of Baylor whos coming off a decent season for the Bears. 5 seed UCLA in Las Vegas. Baylor guard James Akinjo will enter the 2022 NBA draft. Mar 19, 2018 at 5:05 pm. I love him as a person, and I feel like we got really close. We are not making it all up in our heads, thinking well of Kris Dunn because we want to: he has real talents to bring, and a body that for the time being will allow him to use them. (laughs) I didnt even do anything. But that just shows the type of leader he was and the type of person he was, and that just made me want to keep going even more.. I liked him as a person just as much as I liked him as an offensive coordinator.. Akinjo posted 20 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 assists, four rebounds and three steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 122-119 loss to the Mad Ants. Starting point guard James Akinjo and forward Josh LeBlanc are no longer with the program and have entered the NCAA transfer portal, Ewing announced on Monday night. Jordan Crawford signed with Chinese team Sichuan Blue Whales for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Akinjo started 32 and played in all 33 games for Georgetown as a true freshman during the 2018-19 season, when he averaged 13.4 points and 5.2 assists per game. Fred Katz: James Akinjo signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, league sources say. Bolden met with the Patriots prior to the 2022 NFL Draft so there has been interest before and with the Alabama wide receiver earning a workout, the interest appears to still be there. Akinjo had a year of COVID-19 eligibility to trigger and had until April 24 to decide if he wanted to return to Baylor to head to professional basketball. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Then again, Jones' supporters would tell you the QB was put in a very difficult spot in 2022 working with two inexperienced offensive coaches in Matt Patricia and Joe Judge. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at 8 Arizona's game at USC, LeBron James is facing weeks on the sidelines after foot injury "I am scared of needlesr" Lillard on getting a drug test after his 71-point game All NFL; NFL Draft; MLB. Does enough at the college level but won't be able to get away with as much when trying to create a throw at the NFL level. Shipping, returns & payments. Posted on March 30, 2022. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights and scores for all your favorite sports. 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