41.4% from 3 and 78% free throw career numbers. I like that his 3 point shooting has been really consistent as his minutes dropped the last 2 years He would seem to be able to come off the bench to hit a shot.http://www.indianasportscoverage.com/meet-the-hoosiers-3-things-to-know-about-evan-fitzner/
Video clip is sort of fun - definitely looks like someone I'd want on my team.
His minutes will depend on how much Davis can play and when, and if anyone else is ready to share those minutes.
No it doesn't. He's already played three seasons. The answers are: good enough, and yes.
I don't think Archie would have brought him in if he couldn't defend. I am just cautious about transfers and freshmen until they actually play. I'm not worried about his shooting.
I see Fitzner starting with Davis out and the Freshmen and Soph big men still learning. I think Race and Jake will play at the Center position also.
I think Romeo will have the ball in his hands a lot to drive, dish, and shoot. Damezi and Hunter can also play some point forward. Romeo and Damezi can shoot the 3 and midrange jumper well.
The great thing about this team is the combinations we could deploy.
I don't have any reason to expect Race will start. There are a lot of possible lineups, but Race starting would mean Smith or Fitzner isn't. I hope Race is that good.
I think Fitz is more of a stretch 4. ( he’s closer to a 3) His game is not geared towards the post. We got him for his shooting ability. That’s why I think race will get starts.
Opinions vary. Look at his highlights. He’s really not a traditional post player. Not a banger at all. I could be wrong but from what I’ve seen he’s looking for a 3 every possession. Saw it at Hoosier Hysteria. Saw it at St. Mary’s. (Video only) I’m just not sold he’s going to be starting at center.
Also I thought about the defensive side of the ball. You would be correct on not guarding a 3. He will most certainly be guarding a 4. That does not mean he won’t play more like a 3. He’s pretty much a shooter who can play the post a little bit.
Because he was not a true post player. Jock Landale could do everything Fitz could and bang. He outplayed him.
Without seeing him play a game this year, I would initially compare him to Haston. I don't expect him to have the impact Haston did, but the shooting ability at that size reminds me of him.
This team has two big time scorers and I look for Smith to be the third option and have a big year this year. His job will be to make them when he’s open which will spread the floor. He won’t be asked to shoot a lot of shots but his presence will be felt when he’s on the court.
