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The curious case of OG Anunoby

By Sahal Abdi

Jan 2, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward O.G. Anunoby (3) leads a break against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Indiana defeated Nebraska 79-69. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward O.G. Anunoby (3) leads a break against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Indiana defeated Nebraska 79-69. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /
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OG’s shortcomings – Was he hyped up?

Anunoby however, does have parts of his game to definitely work on. This collegiate season has exposed some of his deep flaws as a prospect after being so heavily scouted this season. He has not developed his outside jump shot the way teams expected him to only being a capable 3PT shooter (31% 3PT — and that’s college range). His overall shooting consistency has dipped whether it be due to increased external pressure on being the focal point of the Hoosiers team or a simple over hyping of his talents altogether.

Dec 31, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) takes a shot against Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Louisville defeats Indiana 77-62. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) takes a shot against Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Louisville defeats Indiana 77-62. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Anunoby cannot reliably create shots off the dribble. As a result, Indiana head coach Tom Crean uses him in post-ups, rather than face up/triple threat situations far from the basket. This is reasonable seeing as OG is an athletic, strong and slashing player who excels around the rim (71% 2PT).

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