James Akinjo

[deedougie]

Went last night to watch Akinjo play as they took on Albany. Totally outclassed and Akinjo played well. Can really handle the ball, distribute, has a pretty good outside shot, plays tough defense, and looks like a natural leader.

The best moment of the night was when Salesian put their senior team manager on the floor for the 4th (they were up 34 points) and he ended up scoring a bucket and the crowd went wild.

 

[YoungFree]

Signing with Georgetown....

James Akinjo, Salesian, Point Guard

 

[Kenny11]

Good for him. He’s going to be a very good college player, but probably not as a freshman as he will need to adjust to the length of defenders, specifically shot blockers. But he will def end up being an all conference player in the big east.

 

[RedsoxCowboys]

I wonder in a couple of years if Akinjo will be better that Alterique Gilbert, if Gilbert stays healthy. Who do you think will end up being a better player Akinjo or Gilbert. I am just curious because they seem like similar players.

 

[deedougie]

Hope Akinjo does great at Georgetown. He has the skills to do well.

 

[YoungFree]

I wonder in a couple of years if Akinjo will be better that Alterique Gilbert, if Gilbert stays healthy. Who do you think will end up being a better player Akinjo or Gilbert. I am just curious because they seem like similar players.

That's a tough one because it is based on if Gilbert can stay healthy.

I've never seen either in person but from watching tape and assuming Gilbert can stay healthy I would say Gilbert because he has the raw talent and what appears the attitude to be a good guard....but that is off of limited data and that he will stay healthy.

 

[pj]

I wonder in a couple of years if Akinjo will be better that Alterique Gilbert, if Gilbert stays healthy. Who do you think will end up being a better player Akinjo or Gilbert. I am just curious because they seem like similar players.

I would guess Akinjo because the shooting will be better without the shoulder injuries. But, they'll both be good.

 

[JimHurley]

I wonder in a couple of years if Akinjo will be better that Alterique Gilbert, if Gilbert stays healthy. Who do you think will end up being a better player Akinjo or Gilbert. I am just curious because they seem like similar players.

If Gilbert can stay injury free for the next few years, Gilbert easily. It's been forgotten how good he is.

 

[8893]

It's been forgotten how good he is.

In fairness, many people here have ordered us to forget about Gilbert entirely.

 

[PAHusky]

I wonder in a couple of years if Akinjo will be better that Alterique Gilbert, if Gilbert stays healthy. Who do you think will end up being a better player Akinjo or Gilbert. I am just curious because they seem like similar players.

Gilbert. Akinjo is nice but Gilbert has more talent and a gigantic chip on his oft injured shoulder.

 

[AntG168]

If Gilbert can stay injury free for the next few years, Gilbert easily. It's been forgotten how good he is.

I agree. He’s severely underrated around these parts

 

[Chief00]

Akinjo is Blaze Certified.

Gilbert, I personally like to have on the team - a great kid. I hope his shoulder stabilizes and strengthens, so that he can take the shots necessary to improve his shooting.