Clemson gets juco big man

[jimsumner]

From Clemson press release.

"Clemson men’s basketball announced Friday that junior college forward Ibrahim Djambo signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Tigers. The 6-foot-10 Djambo (pronounced JAHM-boh) is the first prospect from the junior college ranks to sign with Clemson since 2003, and the third member of Head Coach Brad Brownell’s 2013 signing class. A native of Mali, he spent the past two seasons at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, MO.

“Ibrahim is an exciting addition for our basketball family,” Brownell said. “He brings a great deal of length, size and experience to the program, especially our frontcourt. He is extremely skilled for his size, and we believe he has the ability to contribute right away at Clemson because of his maturity. He’s a good student who will fit in well with the other players in our program.”

Djambo averaged 17.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots per game in 2012-13 as a sophomore at Three Rivers, leading the team in all three statistical categories. He scored 20 or more points eight times as a sophomore, which included a career-high 33-point performance last November. Djambo shot 35 percent from three and 75 percent at the free throw line last season. In 2011-12 as a freshman, he held averages of 10.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game."

[Olympic Fan]

Djambo (pronounced JAHM-boh) Unchained!

[Couldn't resist ... just saw the Tarantino flic last week]

[BytheBeardofZou]

Djambo (pronounced JAHM-boh) Unchained!

[Couldn't resist ... just saw the Tarantino flic last week]

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[gofurman]

From Clemson press release.

"Clemson men’s basketball announced Friday that junior college forward Ibrahim Djambo signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Tigers. The 6-foot-10 Djambo (pronounced JAHM-boh) is the first prospect from the junior college ranks to sign with Clemson since 2003, and the third member of Head Coach Brad Brownell’s 2013 signing class. A native of Mali, he spent the past two seasons at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, MO.

“Ibrahim is an exciting addition for our basketball family,” Brownell said. “He brings a great deal of length, size and experience to the program, especially our frontcourt. He is extremely skilled for his size, and we believe he has the ability to contribute right away at Clemson because of his maturity. He’s a good student who will fit in well with the other players in our program.”

Djambo averaged 17.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots per game in 2012-13 as a sophomore at Three Rivers, leading the team in all three statistical categories. He scored 20 or more points eight times as a sophomore, which included a career-high 33-point performance last November. Djambo shot 35 percent from three and 75 percent at the free throw line last season. In 2011-12 as a freshman, he held averages of 10.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game."

Glad to see this. Want the Acc and Duke and Clemson esp to be good (I live in SC). Clemson really needed a big. Booker (v good) and Jennings (ok) graduated. Isnt everyone named Booker good? They actually recruited a top recruit (top 50? he was ESPN rated as 92) in Blossongame but he broke his leg before the year. And Nnoko (90 rated ) wasnt ready yet. So maybe those two as Sophs plus this guy will give them a frontcourt. Their backcourt should be decent as evreyone returns and McDaniels could be HM or 3rd team ACC.

*They actually gave a cool stat at Clemson this year - that KJ McDaniels broke Greg Buckner (ten+ year pro) record for most blocks by a guy 6'6" or under in a season. Does Duke track that? I have never heard that. Most schools just track blocks and the number you have regardless of height. I kind of like the "most blocks" and "most blocks for 6'6" or under... I wonder who would have that at Duke??? Maybe Maggette?

[subzero02]

Djambo (pronounced JAHM-boh) Unchained!


So,the D is silent?

[jimsumner]

Glad to see this. Want the Acc and Duke and Clemson esp to be good (I live in SC). Clemson really needed a big. Booker (v good) and Jennings (ok) graduated. Isnt everyone named Booker good? They actually recruited a top recruit (top 50? he was ESPN rated as 92) in Blossongame but he broke his leg before the year. And Nnoko (90 rated ) wasnt ready yet. So maybe those two as Sophs plus this guy will give them a frontcourt. Their backcourt should be decent as evreyone returns and McDaniels could be HM or 3rd team ACC.

*They actually gave a cool stat at Clemson this year - that KJ McDaniels broke Greg Buckner (ten+ year pro) record for most blocks by a guy 6'6" or under in a season. Does Duke track that? I have never heard that. Most schools just track blocks and the number you have regardless of height. I kind of like the "most blocks" and "most blocks for 6'6" or under... I wonder who would have that at Duke??? Maybe Maggette?

I've never seen that stat.

For Duke? Without looking it up, my guess would be Brickey.

[vick]

I've never seen that stat.

For Duke? Without looking it up, my guess would be Brickey.

Chris Carrawell, listed at 6'6", had 36 in 2000 which I believe is the highest since the stat has been tracked. Brickey had 30 in 1989.

Of course, who the heck knows how many people had before the stat was tracked (starting in the late 70s I think).

[sagegrouse]

*They actually gave a cool stat at Clemson this year - that KJ McDaniels broke Greg Buckner (ten+ year pro) record for most blocks by a guy 6'6" or under in a season. Does Duke track that? I have never heard that. Most schools just track blocks and the number you have regardless of height. I kind of like the "most blocks" and "most blocks for 6'6" or under... I wonder who would have that at Duke??? Maybe Maggette?

The Media Guide (http://www.goduke.com/fls/4200/web-docs/2012-13-MBB-MediaGuide/Records_113-154.pdf?SPSID=22748&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200) shows the top 20 numberof blocked shots in a season. Ain't no one 6-6 or under on that list. Battier at 6-8 is the shortest, and he has three of the top 20 seasons.

sagegrouse

[vick]

The Media Guide (http://www.goduke.com/fls/4200/web-docs/2012-13-MBB-MediaGuide/Records_113-154.pdf?SPSID=22748&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200) shows the top 20 numberof blocked shots in a season. Ain't no one 6-6 or under on that list. Battier at 6-8 is the shortest, and he has three of the top 20 seasons.

sagegrouse

Only 20? That's why I keep these things in my own spreadsheet I guess :D . I don't think I missed anyone who fit the criteria before Carrawell:


Name - Year Blocks
Shelden Williams - 06 137
Shelden Williams - 05 122
Shelden Williams - 04 111
Mike Gminski - 80 97
Mike Gminski - 78 92
Mike Gminski - 77 90
Shane Battier - 01 88
Elton Brand - 99 86
Josh McRoberts - 07 82
Cherokee Parks - 94 76
Shane Battier - 00 70
Mike Gminski - 79 66
Cherokee Parks - 93 64
Mason Plumlee - 11 62
Shavlik Randolph - 04 61
Cherokee Parks - 95 55
Mason Plumlee - 12 55
Casey Sanders - 03 54
Shane Battier - 98 53
Shelden Williams - 03 52
Mason Plumlee - 13 52
Ryan Kelly - 11 51
Greg Newton - 96 48
Alaa Abdelnaby - 90 48
Josh McRoberts - 06 46
Shavlik Randolph - 05 44
Christian Laettner - 91 44
Shane Battier - 99 43
Christian Laettner - 90 41
Grant Hill - 94 40
Erik Meek - 95 39
Luol Deng - 04 39
Antonio Lang - 94 38
Mark Alarie - 84 38
Kyle Singler - 09 38
Ryan Kelly - 13 37
Chris Carrawell - 00 36
Grant Hill - 93 36
Chris Burgess - 99 35
Cherokee Parks - 92 35
Roshown McLeod - 97 34
Chris Carrawell - 99 34
Kyle Singler - 10 32
Christian Laettner - 92 32
Casey Sanders - 01 32
Greg Newton - 97 32
Miles Plumlee - 12 32
Brian Zoubek - 10 31
Gerald Henderson - 08 31
Ryan Kelly - 12 31
Grant Hill - 91 30
Antonio Lang - 93 30
Robert Brickey - 89 30
Mason Plumlee - 10 30