Shon Abaev 2025 FL SF 6'7 commit

[swilsonsp4]

Like any typical All-star game, flashy won out over solid. Everything was done on the run, with each player who managed to get his hands on the ball trying to show what he could do. As far as moving without the ball was concerned, it wouldn't have made much difference. Most of the guys exhibited "touch ball, shoot ball" tendencies.

In Abaev's case, it was reported that he played with an injured hand, so that could've contributed to ballhandling sloppiness.

While all of the players are considered to be All Americans, a few stood out, as predicted. AJ Dybantsa (BYU), the Boozer twins (Duke legacies), Darren Peterson (KS), and Tounde Yessoufou (Baylor) are absolute studs.

[red_n_black_attack]

The high number of turnovers is probably the players not used to playing with each other and not used to laying against a full team of good players

[longtimefan]

6 turnovers, in 14 minutes of action, in a game with little defense? Ouch!

I think we need to prioritize a slasher.

The teams combined for 34 turnovers.

[sedz]

8 points in the first half. They had him initiating the offense in the second half, (6 turnovers) which he won’t be doing next year. Poor defense but one nice play, zero effort on the boards (1 rebound). 3-4 shooting, 2-3 on threes. It looks like he can play at the 2 or 3 next year.

6 turnovers, in 14 minutes of action, in a game with little defense? Ouch!

I think we need to prioritize a slasher.

[London 'Cat]

My guess is there wasn't much defense in this game, the coaches are asked to showcase the offensive side.

Yeah, hard to tell if that was the game plan or not. I guess the other concern is he did not move well without the ball, a trend I have noticed with Miller’s offense/players.

[red_n_black_attack]

I saw the first quarter of the game. He didn’t start the game but came in with the second unit about half-way through the first. Hit a couple of threes in the first quarter. He showed no effort to rebound or defend. That was concerning to me. But his shooting stroke is pure.

My guess is there wasn't much defense in this game, the coaches are asked to showcase the offensive side.

[London 'Cat]

I saw the first quarter of the game. He didn’t start the game but came in with the second unit about half-way through the first. Hit a couple of threes in the first quarter. He showed no effort to rebound or defend. That was concerning to me. But his shooting stroke is pure.

[longtimefan]

Abaev apparently hit two early 3s in the McDonald’s AA Game

Watched him in the fourth quarter and his defense was subpar and his ball handling / decision-making not great.

Small sample size but eager for him to get to campus.

8 points in the first half. They had him initiating the offense in the second half, (6 turnovers) which he won’t be doing next year. Poor defense but one nice play, zero effort on the boards (1 rebound). 3-4 shooting, 2-3 on threes. It looks like he can play at the 2 or 3 next year.

[GoBearcats31]

Abaev apparently hit two early 3s in the McDonald’s AA Game

Watched him in the fourth quarter and his defense was subpar and his ball handling / decision-making not great.

Small sample size but eager for him to get to campus.

[Lobot]

What's the likelihood of Shon starting or seeing significant minutes? Is his defense as good as the offense? Remember, this is the same coach that started Davenport over Skillings most of Dan's first year

I would think he'll start. He's only going to be here one year most likely. He's an NBA level player.

Hopefully Wes doesn't make the same mistake JB did with Tari Eason.

[red_n_black_attack]

What's the likelihood of Shon starting or seeing significant minutes? Is his defense as good as the offense? Remember, this is the same coach that started Davenport over Skillings most of Dan's first year

[Lobot]

From the MCD AA game press release:

"Tune In: Fans can tune in on ESPN and ESPN2.

The Sprite® Jam Fest will air Monday,
March 31 at 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

The 2025 McDonald’s All American Games will start
with the Girls Game on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the Boys Game will
immediately follow on ESPN at 9:00 p.m. ET."

Dee Alexander will be playing in the WBB game.

Shon Abaev in the MBB game

Full roster:

https://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com...%203.28.25.pdf

[GoBearcats31]

Won a state title in Florida yesterday

[GoBearcats31]

36/6/9 today in a postseason game
https://x.com/overtimeelite/status/1...A2NHZ_hNyS2mFg

[swilsonsp4]

Baller https://x.com/slam_hs/status/1885838...A2NHZ_hNyS2mFg

Abaev is averaging 24.1 ppg, 7.3 rpg. He's shooting 34.8% treys (9.9 attempts/game; a bit streaky) and 91.1% FTs (72/79).