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SG Jordan Sibert (Atlanta Hawks)

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Ninja, you're exactly right that Sibert's accuracy as a frosh was very similar to Diebler. A lot of shots on target but rimming out/off. I do think it's an OK comparison (Diebler/Sibert). It's fair to expect that Jordan's percentage will go up significantly if he's put in the work in the offseason similar to Jon after his frosh season. It's quite possible Sibert will shoot 40% on 3s this year and if he does then he could be a big part of this team, especially if they want to play Buford primarily at the 3 (which probably would be best for defense against most opponents since it would give OSU better speed), then the 1-2 can be a combination of Scott, Craft and Sibert. Someone will need to step up and be a 3-point shooter to replace Diebs, especially since Craft is judicious with his 3s, and Scott doesn't shoot a lot, either.
 
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Former Princeton prep Sibert coming into his own for Ohio State basketball
12/22/11
Written by ndudukovich

In the game of basketball, one moment can make for a very memorable poster.

For Ohio State University sophomore and former Princeton High School standout Jordan Sibert, that moment came on national television against basketball powerhouse, Duke University, Nov. 29.

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Ohio State's Jordan Sibert (right) tips in a rebound during the Buckeye's win over Duke, Nov. 29. Thanks to Jordan Sibert

Sibert had noticed that Duke?s players weren?t crashing the boards with much tenacity, so, like he?d done against many teams before, Sibert leaped over 6-foot-10 Duke forward Miles Plumlee to make a spectacular tip-in as part of the Buckeyes 85-63 victory.

?It was amazing. Growing up, that?s what you dream about doing, especially playing Duke,? Sibert said. ?You want to be on that big stage and be able to make a play?It was a confidence booster for me.?

Sibert committed to Ohio State as a highly regarded offensive threat coming out of Princeton.

During his senor season with the Vikings, Sibert led the Greater Miami conference with 18.2 points per game. As a junior, he helped lead Princeton to a state runner-up finish.

After arriving at Ohio State, the 6-foot-4 guard got his feet wet during his freshman season, averaging just over eight minutes per game.

When he took to the hardwood for the Buckeyes, Sibert said it took some time to adjust to the physicality of college basketball, in addition to adjusting for the shot clock.

?It?s way different than high school,? Sibert said. ??The speed of the game is much faster?(at Princeton) being able to jump and dunk on people was so easy. But here, a lot of people can jump and getting blocked here and there was kind of shocking, but I can still catch people now and then.?

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http://cincinnati.com/blogs/presspr...oming-into-his-own-for-ohio-state-basketball/
 
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neilmj;2073553; said:
His 3pt shooting is exactly what we need. If we could get 3-4 3's from him a game we'll win those games.
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Heck, I was thinking if he could average 1-2 made 3's in Big Ten play with a 7-10 point average, that'd make defenses have to prepare for other position. But I wouldn't be upset with 3-4 3's/game either. :biggrin:
 
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Sibert's game vs. NW could prove to be really important - it may be a very important turning point for him. And of course the team needs him to be a shooter putting points on the board off the bench, so the more he plays like that, it's going to be really tough to beat OSU.
 
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What's the story on Sibert? His minutes have virtually disappeared over the last couple games. I kind of get the feeling that going into this season the coaches thought he was going to be an offensive spark off the bench, and that just hasn't panned out as of yet. Here's to hoping he pulls it together soon, as he was one of my favorites coming out of HS.
 
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What's the story on Sibert? His minutes have virtually disappeared over the last couple games. I kind of get the feeling that going into this season the coaches thought he was going to be an offensive spark off the bench, and that just hasn't panned out as of yet. Here's to hoping he pulls it together soon, as he was one of my favorites coming out of HS.
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short attention span and Sam Thompson

Short attention spans continue to dog the Buckeyes, who will need better focus and concentration to win on the road, where the home crowd isn?t there to help.

Is Buford trying to do too much instead of just doing what he does best? He had eight turnovers for the second week in a row (two games) while shooting 40 percent from the field. If he?s not a natural leader, so be it. Playing better would be leading by example.

As Insider forecast last week, Jordan Sibert was supplanted by Sam Thompson in the rotation on the wing. Sibert did not see the floor at Illinois and played the last minute against Indiana.
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http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2012/01/17/osu-mbk-insider-1-17-gvvfmb32-1.html
 
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Sibert, it would appear, has even more reason to be disgruntled and to look elsewhere. A 6-4, 185-pound off-guard from Cincinnati Princeton who once faced Sullinger and Weatherspoon in the high school state championship game, Sibert arrived with much promise and familiarity with the staff and incoming players.

He was a standout at Princeton and for the All-Ohio Red AAU squad that also featured current Buckeyes Sullinger, Weatherspoon and Aaron Craft as well as Michigan State center Adreian Payne.

As a freshman in 2010-11, Sibert played in 25 games and hinted at the possibility of joining Craft, William Buford, Thomas and Sullinger in the starting lineup with the departure of shooting guard Jon Diebler. Instead, classmate Lenzelle Smith Jr. won that spot and held it down with a breakout season.

Sibert?s minutes actually went up from 8.3 a game to 11.4, but he appeared in only 24 games and did not see any court time in Ohio State?s five NCAA Tournament contests.

In fact, Sibert?s last minutes of the season came in mop-up time of a blowout of Michigan in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Afterward, SportsRappUp.com sought out Sibert for an exclusive interview to find out his thoughts regarding the season and his future.

?It?s just a frustrating situation,? he admitted. ?You try to stay positive and try to do the things you can for your team but it?s just kind of frustrating when you don?t get the minutes that you feel that you?ve worked hard for and that you and people don?t agree on certain things. But you try to keep getting better and just try to make the best of the moment when you?ve got it.?

Sibert played at least seven minutes and as many as 24 in the first 17 games of the season. That includes a 20-minute outing in the Big Ten opener with Northwestern on Dec. 28 in which he scored a career-high 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting from behind the arc.

Sibert played in the next three games but as a combined 0 for 8 from long range. He didn?t play at Illinois and saw just a minute vs. Indiana ? after Smith lit up the Hoosiers for a career-high 28 points and produced his own outing with four made three-pointers.

Smith had solidified his role but Sibert sunk deeper down the bench even when Matta continued to look for some punch from his reserves.

In the closing months of February and March, Sibert made just four appearances totaling 11 minutes while never quite knowing why he fallen completely out of favor.

?I?ve looked for an explanation,? he told SRU. ?I don?t know what it is. I haven?t gotten one. Since I don?t know, I just want to become the best basketball player I can become.?

Even though his oncourt smile has vanished, Sibert said he has focused on trying to better his game and not detract from the goals and camaraderie of the team.

?You don?t let your personal feelings interfere with the team, especially when you?ve got a lot going on,? he said. ?You tend to want to show you?re frustrated and you want to show your anger, but you?ve got to remember that you?re playing for a team, not an individual sport, so you try to pull it together.

?You can always take it out on the gym and get better, but whenever you?re involved with the team it?s team first.?

Sibert admits he?s been in a funk at times about his predicament but he gets constant advice and encouragement from his brother and mentor, Logan Brogdon.

?He tells me, ?Whatever you do, don?t lose your work ethic and don?t let your frustrations lead you away from working out, lead you away from working out,? ? he said. ?I think people can see when I do get in there I can still play, I can still make shots. That?s because I kept working on it. So I?m just taking advantage of the gym time I have to get better.?

Sibert also received moral support during the season from his teammates, one in particular.

?It?s definitely Will Buford,? he said. ?He?s been helping me throughout this whole thing and he?s like my big brother on the team. He?s been staying close to me and we?re just grinding through it together.?

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http://sportsrappup.com/sections/stories/12-04-03/Sibert_Surveys_His_Future.aspx
 
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At this point Sibert needs to come out with a definitive decision on staying our transferring. A lot of people are counting him out and if he plans on staying I think that will kind of undermine what he is trying to do.
 
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