Is Vasiljevic the worst "3 Pt Specialist" in history?

[hotshot]

I will say in DJs defense, Texas Tech sure coulda used him. Everybody on that team is a bricklayer in terms of perimeter shooting. He'd be Steph Curry on that squad. Shows, I guess, you can make the Elite 8 solely on having a rotation of brawny players inside.

 

[ilovetheoption]

from his bio on the roster: Led ACC in 3-point FG percentage at 41.1 percent (67-163)

is that good enough to be labeled a specialist?

 

[CTCANE]

Why rehash this stupid thread?

 

[ilovetheoption]

FWIW, as of today, if he shoots like he did last year, he'll probably finish as Miami's all time leader in career 3 point makes. Not bad for the worst 3 point specialist in history.

 

[LPCanes26]

So to recap quickly: DJ shot 35% from 3 in his freshman year. He shot 41% in his Sophomore year. Very nice improvement. But then he went back down to 36% in his Junior year. I know last year was a rough one, but come on as a Junior you're supposed to be improving! Hope like **** he shoots over 40% this season. And Consigliere needs to stop being a major troll on these boards and go get a job like a real adult. This *** clown makes it real tough to read through threads with his incessant repetitive bull**** he spews out. OK rant over. Go Canes!

 

[Canedude08]

So to recap quickly: DJ shot 35% from 3 in his freshman year. He shot 41% in his Sophomore year. Very nice improvement. But then he went back down to 36% in his Junior year. I know last year was a rough one, but come on as a Junior you're supposed to be improving! Hope like **** he shoots over 40% this season. And Consigliere needs to stop being a major troll on these boards and go get a job like a real adult. This *** clown makes it real tough to read through threads with his incessant repetitive bull**** he spews out. OK rant over. Go Canes!

DJ also played significantly more minutes last year, that plays a role in someone's % dropping. It's not an accident that he wore down as the season progressed. As a shooter, fatigue makes you significantly less efficient. I think that with his minutes dropping somewhat, his percentage will go back to 40 or so.

 

[tcgrad1014]

Jack McClinton is by far the best 3pt shooter in UM history, and second place isn't close.

 

[Gables Canes]

DJ also played significantly more minutes last year, that plays a role in someone's % dropping. It's not an accident that he wore down as the season progressed. As a shooter, fatigue makes you significantly less efficient. I think that with his minutes dropping somewhat, his percentage will go back to 40 or so.

That and his shot selection was forced to suffer because we had no one else on the roster.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Men lie, Women lie but numbers don't lie.

 

[plantcity3]

Ehh he’s alright...

 

[jackedaround]

people give him **** for no reason. isnt like he is even in the best system to succeed. who is he playing with?

 

[ilovetheoption]

With 223 career 3 pointers, Vasiljevic is now tied for 5th all time at Miami. He's also 2nd all time at Miami in career FT % at 89%.

Not a bad shooter, I'd say.

Career 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE
1. Jack McClinton, 2006-09 ................................... 286
Steven Edwards, 1992-96 ................................. 265
Darius Rice, 2000-04 ......................................... 260
Robert Hite, 2002-06 ......................................... 228
Malcolm Grant, 2009-12 .................................... 223
Adrian Thomas, 2005-11.................................... 204
Davon Reed, 2013-17........................................ 202
Rion Brown, 2010-14 ......................................... 174
Guillermo Diaz, 2003-06 .................................... 174

Career 3-POINT FG PERCENTAGE, MIN. 75 ATT.
1. Jack McClinton, 2006-09 (286-650).................. .440
Manu Lecomte, 2014-15 (79-182) .................... .434
Thomas Hocker, 1987-90 (53-125)................... .424
Trevor Burton, 1989-93 (75-189) ...................... .397
Davon Reed, 2013-17 (202-512)...................... .395
Adrian Thomas, 2005-11 (204-521).................. .392
Malcolm Grant, 2009-12 (223-576)................... .387
Trey McKinney Jones, 2011-13 (99-257).......... .385
Robert Hite, 2002-06 (228-593)........................ .384
James Jones, 1999-2003 (124-324)................. .383

CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 3-PT FG MADE
1. Malcolm Grant, 2011-12....................................... 35
Jack McClinton, 2008-09 ..................................... 35
3. DJ Vasiljevic, 2018-19.......................................... 33
4. Steven Edwards, 1994-95 ................................... 32
5. Jack McClinton, 2007-08 ..................................... 30
6. Davon Reed, 2016-17.......................................... 27
7. Steven Edwards, 1993......................................... 26
8. Adrian Thomas, 2011........................................... 20
Johnny Hemsley, 1998-99 ................................... 20
Steven Edwards, 1995-96 ................................... 20

 

[tcgrad1014]

This thread has not aged well.

 

[jackedaround]

torched IL last night. bang bang.

 

[112_cane]

2019 so far

52% FG
48% 3pt
100% FT

 

[tcgrad1014]

2019 so far

52% FG
48% 3pt
100% FT

And that's with the 3 point line pushed back.

 

[ilovetheoption]

Also, he's got the longest streak in Miami history of consecutive games with at least 1 3-pointer made. It currently sits at 42 games. The next highest streak on the list is 35.

 

[ALLoverCANE]

DJ is one of the best offensive players in Miami history.

He's been an elite shooter since the day he arrived on campus, and the floor-spacing he provides when he is on the court is a game changer. His shot selection and ability to put it on the floor have improved every year.

 

[Geddy Lee]

Also, he's got the longest streak in Miami history of consecutive games with at least 1 3-pointer made. It currently sits at 42 games. The next highest streak on the list is 35.

43

 

[tcgrad1014]

The thing that has been cool to see with DJ is that he has noticeably improved his game every year. He's going to have a nice pro career internationally.