Lattin = Jabahri Brown

[WTSooner]

At least I'm hoping Lattin of this year equals Brown of 2002.

That is who Lattin has reminded me of the last few games. Isn't really looking for his shot. Protecting the rim and rebounding. Getting a few buckets on put backs and ally-oops.

If you recall, that OU team matured into a FF contender about the time Brown became eligible that year. He gave Kelvin something he hadn't had before then, a true shot blocker. Lattin certainly offers something similar for the time being. Hopefully he matures over the next couple of years into something Brown never did, but for now, I think it's a great comparison.

 

[CobraKai]

I said the same thing to my brother the other day. I know it's been a long time since I've seen Brown play, but he reminds me of Jabhari too. Hopefully he isn't as fond of the hippy lettuce as Brown was. I really liked JB as a player.

 

[NickZepp]

I believe he's got more offensive skill than Brown had. Particularly from what he's shown the last few weeks.

 

[HeismanWatch]

He'll be better than J Brown offensively, I hope.

 

[NYC-Fool]

Lattin > Brown

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[OU84]

Lattin > Brown

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This.

 

[KBaden145]

I believe he's got more offensive skill than Brown had. Particularly from what he's shown the last few weeks.

Completely agree.


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[sheepdogs1]

I believe he's got more offensive skill than Brown had. Particularly from what he's shown the last few weeks.

Jabahri frequently shot the ball from the top of the key which is much unlike Khadeem. The shooting range is different, currently.

 

[NickZepp]

Jabhari frequently shot the ball from the top of the key which is much unlike Khadeem. The shooting range is different, currently.

But overall Brown's offense was limited to mostly junk baskets. He did usually show up against Kansas big though.

 

[SoonerTraveler]

Interesting comparison. Let’s look at some stats (i.e., points per game, rebounds per game and blocked shots per game). The "top post player on team" listed for each season is based on the top scoring post player.

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Jabahri Brown (6-10, 210) OU Career

Season .... PPG / RPG / BPG (Top Post Player on Team)
2000-01 ... DID NOT PLAY – TRANSFER (Junior Aaron McGhee)
2001-02 ... 4.8 / 5.7 / 1.3 (Senior Aaron McGhee)
2002-03 ... 6.3 / 5.5 / 1.5 (Freshman – Kevin Bookout)
2003-04 ... 7.1 / 5.1 / 1.6 (Sophomore Kevin Bookout)

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Khadeem Lattin (6-9, 208) OU Career so far

Season .... PPG / RPG / BPG (Top Post Player on Team)
2014-15 ... 2.0 / 3.2 / 0.9 (Senior TaShawn Thomas)
2015-16 ... 6.4 / 6.8 / 2.2 (Senior Ryan Spangler)


I think Khadeem has a higher upside; possibly, a much higher upside.

 

[WTSooner]

Interesting comparison. Let’s look at some stats (i.e., points per game, rebounds per game and blocked shots per game). The "top post player on team" listed for each season is based on the top scoring post player.

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Jabahri Brown (6-10, 210) OU Career

Season .... PPG / RPG / BPG (Top Post Player on Team)
2000-01 ... DID NOT PLAY – TRANSFER (Junior Aaron McGhee)
2001-02 ... 4.8 / 5.7 / 1.3 (Senior Aaron McGhee)
2002-03 ... 6.3 / 5.5 / 1.5 (Freshman – Kevin Bookout)
2003-04 ... 7.1 / 5.1 / 1.6 (Sophomore Kevin Bookout)

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Khadeem Lattin (6-9, 208) OU Career so far

Season .... PPG / RPG / BPG (Top Post Player on Team)
2014-15 ... 2.0 / 3.2 / 0.9 (Senior TaShawn Thomas)
2015-16 ... 6.4 / 6.8 / 2.2 (Senior Ryan Spangler)


I think Khadeem has a higher upside; possibly, a much higher upside.

You can't compare them that way. Brown played in a slower system, and for a coach that didn't want him taking shots in the flow of the offense, unless he got something wide open at the rim.

Lattin is playing in a system that is allowing for MANY more shots, and for a coach that lets him be a part of the offense.

I pretty much implied that Lattin should accomplish more as a JR/SR than Brown ever did, but I think as Sophs, they are very equal. And Brown didn't have the advantage of playing some of those weak OOC games since he wasn't eligible until the the spring semester his Soph year.

 

[WTSooner]

But overall Brown's offense was limited to mostly junk baskets. He did usually show up against Kansas big though.

We aren't exactly throwing the ball to Lattin, standing back, and watching him make tough baskets. I'd call most of what Lattin does scoring the ball junk baskets too. And that is fine. I don't want him taking shots when we have Buddy, Woodard, and others that are much more capable.

 

[SoonerTraveler]

You can't compare them that way. Brown played in a slower system, and for a coach that didn't want him taking shots in the flow of the offense, unless he got something wide open at the rim.

You are correct. It is not apples-to-apples, but I think the comparison does provide some perspective. It seems to show that Jabahri came close to hitting his productivity ceiling by the start of his junior season.

There are so many variables comparing one season/team to another, that one can almost always correctly say "you cannot compare them that way." Even so, I thought the comparison was interesting.

I pretty much implied that Lattin should accomplish more as a JR/SR than Brown ever did, but I think as Sophs, they are very equal. And Brown didn't have the advantage of playing some of those weak OOC games since he wasn't eligible until the the spring semester his Soph year.

Your implication was understood, and I agree with it.

 

[sheepdogs1]

But overall Brown's offense was limited to mostly junk baskets. He did usually show up against Kansas big though.

Brown's shooting percentage was in the 42% to 43% range his last two seasons and his percentage dropped from 50% his first season because he chose to shoot the ball further away from the basket. He even made a few 3 pointers his final season.