Just back from watching Jashawn and Lebanon beat Beavercreek to close down the old Lebanon High School gym in a "Throwback Night". Have some great memories from my coaching days there, but that's for another day.
Would LOVE to get Jashawn in a Bobcat uniform, but imagine he will end up "out of reach" (which is frustrating to say...after Groce...thought we were headed to ve "one of those mid-majors"....seems that day may have passed). Lots of positives with few areas of growth. Really enjoyable to watch him play. Crazy he is only a sophomore. Lebanon could have had him and Anthony Thompson (OSU commit and McDonald's All American) on same team if Anthony hadn't transferred after his first two years at Lebanon to Western Reserve.
Positives: gets downhill very effectively and to the basket in open court and 1/2 court, willing and VERY skilled distributor, quick leadper, elite finisher, has deep range, great attitude, positive demeanor, seems a very good teammate, quick lateral movement on D, good rebounder on both ends
Areas of Growth: pullup game...might have it, but I didn't see it and would be a nice part of his game at the next level. Hard to describe thus next growth area, but could improve his horizontal and tight space handle. Got a little loose with ball when guarded tightly or without a chance to be going vertical.
Just a really exciting player. I like Shaba's Cooperesque comparison. IMHO, jashawn is a bit better athlete and getting downhill. Coop seemed better in those tight space handles
I wanted to go but my son's team had practice. It's been a while since I've seen them but I will probably be there for their tournament game Monday.
To use a Groce term, he's "the straw that stirs the drink". Losing Thompson plus eight seniors in one offseason a couple years ago, the program has been underclassman Coffey and some guys, including no rotational players over 6'2", yet they're 26-20 in that time which is quite commendable.
His shooting percentage needs to get better. He's good from inside the arc, which is mostly getting to the rim but the three pointers and free throws are inconsistent.
Last Edited: 2/25/2026 10:40:06 AM by shabamon