I guess we’ll see. Caleb’s a polarizing player and I’m sure I have a bias built in already. Plus, I generally don’t buy meteoric improvements. Hell, I’m skeptical Caleb’s 37% 3pt shooting last year is sustainable. Which is a bit unfair to him, I’ll admit.
I’d be stunned if his 2pt shooting continues at this pace. As much as he focused on getting better around the rim, I’m sure opposing players worked really hard on their games too. That’s something I think gets overplayed. I think most guys work pretty hard to refine their craft. But that’s just me. And even though Caleb is really struggling from 3, I don’t doubt that he’s putting in work from 3. I just doubt he’s a good enough consistent volume 3pt shooter.
Also, Caleb has shown as a freshman he can shoot 25% from 3. Again, maybe unfair but that’s part of his track record. RJ’s never shot below 32% here, so I’m more confident that his numbers will progress. I think Caleb’s will too. But I have doubt since he’s shown being a terrible percentage shooter before. I disagree it’s a cherry pick. I’m just basing it off history and some drastic splits this season (although small sample size).
My overall season number predictions for Caleb if it matters.
39% FG, 31% 3pt, 82% FT