WOW, go to 1:56 for an amazing pass by Odum.
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'09 IN PG Jake Odum (LOI)
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WOW, go to 1:56 for an amazing pass by Odum.
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GuardShock
The All-MVC Level
That behind the back pass!!! Wow. Man these guys seem to really push the ball. Just not wasting time in the shot clock and being quick with the ball. Although, I really had to look for #13 because all but one guy looks like Jake lol.
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GuardShock
The All-MVC Level
http://basketball.realgm.com/international/league/8/Greek-HEBA-A1/team/41/PAOK-BC
Above is the link for their stats and game logs for the season so far. Jake is playing pretty well. He's starting every game and his Assist to turnover % is still pretty good. Leads the team in assists and looks to be playing pretty solid. Wish I could watch some of his games. Sure miss watching him play.
Above is the link for their stats and game logs for the season so far. Jake is playing pretty well. He's starting every game and his Assist to turnover % is still pretty good. Leads the team in assists and looks to be playing pretty solid. Wish I could watch some of his games. Sure miss watching him play.
As his unpaid and unappreciated agent, I would be remiss if I didn't post this video. Don't think it was ever posted?? You can fast forward past the 1 min intro - but some really good highlights and good audio from an NBA Scout about Odum's game and how it translates to the next level.
Steve Blake comparison that I think is probably pretty accurate. I know this is pretty late as this was after his PortSmith camp, but still pretty interesting for those of us who are big Odum fans.
Steve Blake comparison that I think is probably pretty accurate. I know this is pretty late as this was after his PortSmith camp, but still pretty interesting for those of us who are big Odum fans.
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As soon as Odum starts hitting the three at a 40% clip, he'll be an NBA point guard.
All he has to do is shoot like Reggie Miller.
I'm sensing a little tongue-and-cheek, but you're right. That is about all he has to do. I love Jake; loved watching the kid play. He was fantastic. But, if he wants to be an NBA point guard he has to be able to hit 4 out of 10 threes. He has too many other things working against him (i.e. his slight build, lack of elite speed, etc.) that he has to be able to hit the three point shot consistently in order to have a chance.
Steve Blake, if we wish to continue to use that comp, for his NBA career shoots 39% from three. In six of his 11 NBA seasons, he's shot well over 40% from three. He shot 40%+ from three at Maryland, too.
Jake's Greek League stats:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/euro/teams/paok/2015_greek-basket-league.html
Jake's EuroCup stats:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/euro/teams/paok/2015_eurocup.html
Jake's TOTAL 2014-15 stats:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/euro/players/jake-odum-1.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/euro/teams/paok/2015_greek-basket-league.html
Jake's EuroCup stats:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/euro/teams/paok/2015_eurocup.html
Jake's TOTAL 2014-15 stats:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/euro/players/jake-odum-1.html
I went poking around the web to see if Jake was playing on any NBA summer league teams and found that as of July 1 he signed on to play with Medi Bayreuth in Germany. I have no idea if this is a better team/league than where he played in Greece, but good for Jake for continuing his basketball career and seeing the world. Lots of worse ways to make a living!
Seems like they have a fairly legit roster with some decent U.S. talent like Ejim who played at Iowa State.
They also have a picture of Jake Kelly on their website, which is kind of funny...
Seems like they have a fairly legit roster with some decent U.S. talent like Ejim who played at Iowa State.
They also have a picture of Jake Kelly on their website, which is kind of funny...
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Better league and more money.
bent20
The Odum Level
They play in the highest ranked league in Germany, which is the eighth best league in Europe, according to Wikipedia. The Greek league he was in last year is actually ranked higher, but I don't think any foreign player is going to want to be in Greece right now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_national_basketball_league_rankings
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_national_basketball_league_rankings
Jake had 17 points and 6 assists in his season opener.
Jake Odum going to Summer League with Miami Heat
Go get 'em JO
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BankShot
The Kleuh Level
Wish him the best. Curious, how has his game "changed" since leaving ISU?
Stiff competition in Miami:
https://www.hothothoops.com/2017/6/...win-udonis-haslem-nba-summer-league-pat-riley
Must recall this moment from Hawaii:
Stiff competition in Miami:
https://www.hothothoops.com/2017/6/...win-udonis-haslem-nba-summer-league-pat-riley
Must recall this moment from Hawaii:
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He has a full beard now instead of the chinstrap variety.
BankShot
The Kleuh Level
I think that somewhere I read where Miami was last in 3pt scoring last season, so does anyone know if Odum can NOW sink that shot now w/ reasonable regularity. I think the NBA is 23'9" v. FIBA's 22' 1 3/4"...
The only reason I'm bringing this up is that in college, the defenses GAVE HIM that shot while collapsing inside, knowing well his instinct to drive to the hoop.
The only reason I'm bringing this up is that in college, the defenses GAVE HIM that shot while collapsing inside, knowing well his instinct to drive to the hoop.