Happy Monday, Hawkeye fans! Toussaint also posted a new season high in rebounds. That and several schools now have things like dedicated athlete dorms where the basketball team (and our friends at Kentucky are an example of this) is all together in large, spacious dorm rooms with their own dedicated chef and lounge areas and high end amenities (I believe the NCAA allows these sorts of benefits provided at least half the inhabitants are non-athletes - so if you have 13 basketball players there you need 14 other students in the same building). Toussaint announced his decision to join the West Virginia FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. On top of that, Toussaint forced three turnovers of his own. For me, the bigger takeaway was on Riley Mulvey. But of late, Fran has more often opted to play length with Connor McCaffery in Fredricks role and Keegan Murray or Jack Nunge as the other forward. But he is still young and if hes going to bang inside in the Big Ten, he is going to need to add that bulk up top. While he has not started in any of the Mountaineers' eight games, Toussaint still ranks third on the team in minutes (23.5) and points (10.9) per game. Normally ball screens are set by bigger/taller players on smaller players for various reasons, but its more difficult to switch if you have a little/big situation. Pop Isaacs who went into the game averaging 12.1 points this season and a team-high 15.8 in conference play left the game early in the second half with an apparent ankle injury. 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. So, Fran, feel free to hit me up with a text. As for Joe Toussaint and his ankle surgery, he showed absolutely no signs of injury. As noted, he has the base to hold his own, but I would be worried about his upper body strength playing in the post for significant minutes year one. Maybe even Tuesday. lf youre a regular here, you likely recall from last weeks mailbag that ol JP spent a good portion of his Fathers Day weekend at the 9th annual (well, what would have been the 10th annual but due to Covid, it was canceled a year ago) Father-Son Hawkeye Basketball Camp. Toussaint has now averaged 9.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists over 15 games this season. Guards Joe Toussaint and Ahron Ulis also had offseason surgeries. Toussaint had a 3-pointer and Wilson hit consecutive 3s in a 15-2 run that broke it open. Im not going to bad-mouth Hawks, but Joey T is a far, far better defender than two starters who eat minutes like Pac-Man. The Hawkeyes have spent the vast majority of this season ranked in the top-5 nationally. But what followed next may have determined the direction of the game. Toussaint averaged 4.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 36 games for Iowa last season, starting 21 of them. 5 Iowa pays for its many mistakes in overtime loss at Minnesota. Of course, atop everyones mind is where exactly this team will finish. The rest of the facilities might be a wash, but the actual arenas they play in are largely nicer than their home one. As a junior at Iowa, he competed in all 36 contests, including starting the first 21 games. We entered the year with sky high expectations and for the first half+ of the year, Iowa lived up to the hype. The only other minor observation on the staff was in regards to Courtney Eldridge. While he still has a locker in the locker room, it was the only one in the place TOTALLY empty. His overall offensive rating according to KenPom is vastly superior to Toussaint, he is Iowas best free throw shooter and his turnover rate is significantly below that of Toussaint. missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Iowa junior point guard Joe Toussaint announced his decision to enter the NCAAs transfer portal. He also was a terrific talker on defense. West Virginias Kedrian Johnson, who reached 20 points in each of his two previous games, also was in street clothes for the latter part of the second half after a fall on the court. This idea will resurface in my next point. Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins replaced his entire starting five, and West Virginias play improved. A non-ball handler will come up and set a screen on the ball handlers defender, facing opposite of where the ball should be driven. (V chng A Ph T Hoi) If it is an injury, I get it. Id also bet on the fact that Toussaint at 85% health is an upgrade defensively over others at 100% health. He certainly has his reasons for those roster decisions, but the data pretty clearly shows he should be looking to utilize Joe Toussaint more. Impact of James Okonkwo Injury . NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 18: Joe Toussaint #4 of Team Ramsey heads for the net as Joe Girard #11 of Team Stanley defends during the SLAM Summer Classic 2018 at Dyckman Park on August 18, 2018 in New York City. Youve got to take care of the ball. Nothing that is written is going to be earth-shattering or brilliant. Still, he's unlikely to garner nearly as much production during West Virginia's regular-season finale versus Kansas State on Saturday. Toussaint finished Monday's 72-69 victory over Iowa State with 19 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes. While Murray has quickly become a fan-favorite in Iowa City, the big question is why Fredricks replacement from a season ago, Joe Toussaint, has actually seen his minutes decrease in the wake of the injury. More notably, however, has been the lack of usage at a time when Iowa is playing down a guard with Fredrick sidelined. #UpstateTop25 pic.twitter.com/G2FPlUMRwM. Id like to see the Hawkeyes attack this common situation going forward. Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball: Hawks Take 2 of 3. College basketball's transfer portal heats up as the calendar gets set to flip to May. Jordan and Austin Ash were the only Hawkeyes on the roster (and not actively pursuing the NBA) who were not in attendance over the weekend. While Johnson was more efficient and productive on the offensive end, he did turn the ball over three times, while Toussaint had zero turnovers to go along with his four dimes. I have said for years that to win in the post season you need to play defense. Toussaint played 20:44 in that game. Joe Toussaint makes one of the biggest plays of his Iowa career as Iowa beats Virginia. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The Hawkeyes would lose that matchup, as well as four of their next five. Communication, early and loud, is very important in defending ball screens or handoffs (which is really just a ball screen). We are seeing this quite a bit the way it is. Texas Tech is 1-9 this season against Power-5 teams. Reach him at memmert@registermedia.com or 319-339-7367. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). That is, all but Bohannon. This is to slow down a straight, quick drive. But more importantly, Bohannon and Toussaint make each other significantly better when they share the floor. Toussaint, who is gaining the trust of coach Fran McCaffery and his teammates, was angry at himself afterward, Connor McCaffery said. A last-second loss at Indiana. Gambling problem? Iowa Basketball: The Case for Joe Toussaint AND Jordan Bohannon, Kris Murray and Tony Perkins lead Iowa to its best road win of the year, The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten Tournament. Now, for starters, highly recommend the camp. Iowas CJ Fredrick and Joe Toussaint were excited to climb onto the big stage for the first time in March 2020, pacing in their Indianapolis hotel rooms while waiting to get on the bus that would take them to the bright lights of the Big Ten Conference tournament. West Virginia missed its first six shots and had four turnovers in the first four minutes of the game, when Texas Tech jumped ahead 8-0. Rothstein later tweeted that Maryland, WVU, Nevada, Kansas State and Seton Hall also had reached out to Toussaint, and tweeted April 5 that Toussaint said he would visit WVU. Despite spending close to an hour straight dribbling with both hands, he seemed totally fine. Its all about defense and Frans substitutions. However, those four lineups have only played ~50 total possessions. After a lengthy review, what ultimately came out of it was two missed free throws by Kunc and two made free throws from Joe Toussaint, who was 8-for-8 from the line for After a lengthy review, what ultimately came out of it was two missed free throws by Kunc and two made free throws from Joe Toussaint, who was 8-for-8 from the line for the night. Joe Toussaint, a point guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes for the past three seasons who announced late last month via Twitter that he was entering the transfer portal, committed Monday via Twitter to play for former UC Bearcats and current West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins at WVU. Toussaint comes in outside the top-200. Toussaint was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Saturday. However, his playing time has varied while slotting into a reserve role. I walked in Friday night with a 6 year old who liked to play basketball, knew I was a Hawkeye fan and enjoyed watching both Iowa and Luka Garza for 5-10 minutes at a time. WebTop Joe Toussaint News Top 25 And 1: UH loses White to injury. If you spread the court around Luka Garza with Joe Wieskamp, Keegan Murray, Joe Toussaint, and whoever else will defend and get rebounds, we will be in good shape. Joe Toussaint proved how tough he is . Toussaint reached double figures in minutes played in each of Iowas first nine games, averaging more than 15 minutes per game. As a result, the vast majority of the staff was on the road recruiting. The 6-foot-2 freshman elevated for a 3-point shot (which missed) and appeared to suffer a right ankle injury when he came down on the defenders foot. Toussaint said hes much more comfortable on the court in his second season, which stands to reason. WebTough shooting performance in loss Toussaint ended Saturday's 84-74 loss to Xavier with nine points (3-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes. I highly recommend anyone considering it next year to take the plunge. The Hawkeyes can still earn a double bye, but a lot hinges on the trip to Indiana. Junior-to-be Joe Toussaint ready to be the man at point guard for Iowa. Law Office of Gretchen J. Kenney is dedicated to offering families and individuals in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California, excellent legal services in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, including Long-Term Care Planning, Probate/Trust Administration, and Conservatorships from our San Mateo, California office. Kunc missed both free throws to lead ISU up 52-46 with 10:44 left. Joe Toussaints confusion upon hearing the news that his teammate Jordan Bohannon was returning to the Hawkeyes for a sixth year was quickly replaced with a sense of relief.. Toussaint should be in line to have a significant ball-handling role this season, though coach Bob Huggiins did roll with incumbent point guard Kedrian Johnson in the starting lineup for this contest. At -19.3, Bohannon is a severe detriment to the team on the defensive side of the ball. By BoilerHawk For comparison, Iowas original starting lineup has played more than 350 possessions together and the revised starting lineup with Fredrick out has played more than 130 possessions together. Find more college sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Toussaint (shoulder) shifted his rehab assignment to Double-A Mississippi on Sunday, covering 3.2 innings while giving up two runs on one hit and two walks and striking out four.. The Law Office of Gretchen J. Kenney assists clients with Elder Law, including Long-Term Care Planning for Medi-Cal and Veterans Pension (Aid & Attendance) Benefits, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, and Conservatorships in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its a game that we should have won. He played just 4 minutes tonight. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Kevin Obanor scored the first six and then was fouled as he threw down atwo-hand dunkand hit the and-1 free throw before Jaylon Tyson made a layup to give the Red Raiders a 15-5 lead with 13 minutes left in the first half. The Hawks ball screen defense is a passive, reactionary approach to defending this situation rather than an attacking, aggressive approach. OH MY OBANOR @_KevinObanor | #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/9qC5obueYK. Toussaint posted his best statistical outing since putting up 22-6-2 in the Jan. 25 win over Texas Tech. Hawks knock off Goliath (LSU) and beat Kansas St. Iowa Basketball Is (NOT) a Team on the Brink. He spoke during the Q&A with kids about his struggles with food upon arriving in the States. Tyson answered with a 3-pointer 15 seconds later but Stevenson hit a jumper and Toussaint made two pairs of free throws in a 6-0 spurt that stretched the advantage to 61-50 with six minutes remaining and the Red Raiders never again threatened. However, its not a light switch that can be turned on or off. We all have confidence in him.. Fortunately, EvanMiya.com does have a way to incorporate those impacts, as well as some other really informative date. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He was even able to step in for some of the beat a Hawk events to round out camp. Toussaint's game-to-game shooting variance makes him a hit-or-miss fantasy player moving forward. Connor McCaffery believes the Hawkeyes are loaded with players who can do that, pointing to Bohannon (39 assists, 13 turnovers this year, career 88.4% free-throw shooter), himself (40 assists, nine turnovers, career 75.7% free-throw shooter) and, yes, Toussaint. He controlled the tempo on offense with his penetration. Toussaint has shared the floor with reserve Tony Perkins nearly as much as with Bohannon. The junior guard will be able to play two seasons after leading the Hawkeyes in assists. Yes, he noticed the many good things he also did against the Gophers (seven points, three assists, no turnovers). Joe Toussaints confusion upon hearing the news that his teammate Jordan Bohannon was returning to the Hawkeyes for a sixth year was quickly replaced with a sense of relief.. His trunk is perfectly suited to add bulk up top and by the time hes done in Iowa City he could be a physical force. Mulvey has a big base and is every bit of 610. Dude can defend. Toussaint closed with nine points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals across 23 minutes during Saturday's 80-77 win over Auburn. Toussaint registered eight points (2-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 76-62 loss to Kansas. LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Joe Toussaint scored 14 of his 22 points in the second half, Seth Wilson hit a career-high five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points and West Virginia beat Texas Tech 76-61 Wednesday night, the Red Raiders' eighth consecutive loss. Or just remember: Joey T, aggressive ball screen defense, reward defensive effort. It looks almost like we are doing a combination of the three choices, but not intentionally doing so. But the answer has been staring us all in the face for the past several weeks: play Joe Toussaint at PG and slide Jordan Bohannon to Fredricks spot. He remained down on the court for a couple minutes before being helped off the floor without putting any weight on it. So, with such a limited Hes headed to the NBA combine this week and there is no chance hes back next season. So here goes. Then we can sing. There was some talk in the comment section here about him potentially being frustrated by the return of Bohannon, but he doesnt seem at all like the kind of kid thats going to let that get him down. Average Retirement Savings By Age: Are You Normal? If this sounds hard to do, it is. The 6-foot-2 freshman elevated for a 3-point shot (which missed) and appeared to suffer a right ankle injury when he came down on the defenders foot. They plummeted from 4th in the nation to 15th and have all but been eliminated from contention for a Big Ten championship - a Big Ten championship they were expected to win entering the year. And its not even close. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Again, there wasnt a ton of running around, but he was an active participant in While my Spidey senses initially went off on that fact, Bohannon was in fact at the day camp all week. WVU guard Sean McNeil, a former Cooper High School standout who also entered the transfer portal late last month, is considering six schools, including Cincinnati, Indiana, Ohio State and Louisville, per a report Monday from Rothstein. Four of Iowas top five most efficient lineups, adjusting for both offense and defense, include Joe Toussaint on the floor. Big Josh, as my kiddo now refers to him, is noticeably slimmer even than at the end of the season. The call they were dreading came shortly before departure. How many basketball games come down to one to two possessions? The Hawkeyes can still earn a double bye, but a lot hinges on the trip to Indiana. Then, beginning with Iowas December 29th contest against Northwestern, his usage dropped precipitously. Excellent passer & finisher. Fran McCafferys decision to play Toussaint in the waning minutes at Minnesota sent a clear signal to the sophomore. That wasnt the case the next morning when he showed up with ice taped to his injured wrist. Wilsons second triple made it 60-41. By and large, he has started freshman Keegan Murray at forward and moved Connor McCaffery into a guard role. West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint chats with media before meeting the Navy Midshipmen. Thompson scored a career-high 18 points and Jaden Ivey had 15 in his return from a hip injury as the No. BOX SCORE WVU rode the hot hands of Erik Stevenson and Joe Toussaint to take a 35-27 halftime lead. The elephant in the room is what is going on with Toussaints minutes? Ive loved his athleticism since he was a prospect, but seeing him interact with his teammates makes him even easier to root for. He's also finished with double-digit points three times while hitting 36.6 percent of his 8.9 field-goal attempts per game during that span. The screened defender needs to either get skinny and go over the top of the screen (if the ball handler can shoot) or go under the screen if the ball handler isnt an outside threat. Both used a mixture of 3-pointers and getting into the paint. No. Odds & lines subject to change. Hes been on the floor with Connor McCaffery for virtually the same number of possessions as with Bohannon and Perkins combined. The only other interesting tidbit for me was a response from Connor to a question on recruiting. The 6-foot senior did make just his seventh three-pointer of the year as just 2.9 of his 9.3 field-goal attempts per game have come from deep range. It was a great experience that came with actual takeaways for Hawkeye hoops fans. If you were to look strictly at the offensive stats for Toussaint and Bohannon, it makes perfect sense why the senior is averaging 30 minutes a game over the last five with Fredrick hobbled. Innnnnnnnnnnnnn Heaven there is no beer! Go Hawks! Toussaint logged one of his more productive outings of the season while playing more than 20 minutes for the first time in the past four games. We can just get a fast-break layup or three point shot in a few seconds anyway. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. lately with the press, but he needs to be asked whats up with Joe Toussaints minutes. His was an injury that kind of went without much conversation until Fran let it slip in press availability and in retrospect, it makes a lot more sense how the CJ Fredrick injury was handled. And the best stat, 1 WIN. With the Mountaineers season-high 21st turnover with just 0.4 seconds left, Kansas prevailed 76-74 to send WVU off toward Ames, Iowa, for Monday nights meeting with Iowa State still winless in Allen Fieldhouse at 0-11 all-time. Not in place of Jordan Bohannon, but alongside him. Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball: Hawks Take 2 of 3. Peter Jok and Jarrod Uthoff could score at will. missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. When it comes down to it, basketball is a pretty simple game. Again, there wasnt a ton of running around, but he was an active participant in a few of the drills and moving around very well. Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend, particularly the dads out there. Law Firm Website Design by Law Promo, What Clients Say About Working With Gretchen Kenney. He's been dealing with a back injury and has missed two games recently and come of the bench in the past two games. He comes in at 2,442nd in the nation (out of 2,600) in DBPR. [ Subscribe now for unlimited access to Cincinnati.com ], This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Joe Toussaint, Iowa transfer, commits to West Virginia, via Twitter from CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Joe Toussaint, Iowa transfer, commits to West Virginia, Chicago police chief, U.S. attorney resign after Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection. As I said, it was overall a tremendous experience. This is where we begin to see additional value for Joe Toussaint. Matthews finished with 13 points, four rebounds and the two blocks, as the Mountaineers pulled off a season sweep of the Cyclones. Hes still got another surgery to go and being able to walk through matchups against 6 year olds is not in the same universe as playing against Big Ten opponents, but hes going to be playing likely by December. If Fran had been able to make it I might have even called it phenomenal. Kedrian Johnson scored 18 points and West Virginia turned back persistent Stony Brook 75-64. Sandfort also seemed to be getting along great with the guys, which is pretty remarkable given the short time on campus and the complete lack of prior interaction. The second half began with some injury news. collects box score metrics and play-by-play data. Toussaint also averaged 3.2 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Shortly after, another major piece from this year's team announced his departure. Every Hawkeye fan knows that Toussaint was referring to the two free throws he missed at Minnesota on Friday with 14 seconds left in a game Iowa led by three points. Thats more important for a point guard than perhaps any other position, but particularly so when a team is trying to protect a lead late. First, the defender defending the screener will show or hedge. Thats not to say Joe Toussaint should be playing more minutes than Jordan Bohannon or that the latter deserves to have his minutes cut. Toussaint continued to play a prominent role off the bench for the Mountaineers. Unfortunately, our team is built for this. All Rights Reserved. But Fran McCaffery went to Toussaint early in the first half against Ohio State and Toussaint delivered like only he can. Iowas Joe Toussaint celebrates the Hawkeyes Big Ten Tournament Championship game victory against Purdue on March 13, 2022 at Gainbridge Field That last one, Payton Sandfort, is officially on campus. But he didnt play late in close games. It wasnt anything crazy, but yes, they do spend at least some time on defense. He averaged 6.5 points and 2.9 assists, with eight games of scoring in double figures. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/playerprofiles, Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Power rankings: Purdue moves to No. Oh, and defense? 1900 S. Norfolk St., Suite 350, San Mateo, CA 94403 Toussaint will get a shot at atonement soon enough. The quasi-starter should continue to see a prominent role versus Navy on Wednesday. Heres a look at the definitions of each of the above metrics. Xavier's Jack Nunge was Toussaint's teammate with the Hawkeyes for two seasons. Junior point guard Joe Toussaint, on the other hand, only played six minutes, all of which came in the first half, and he didnt score in the 71-59 victory over Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The 6-foot, 190 pound guard would have two years of eligibility remaining if he chooses to make use of the extra year granted for players whose careers were impacted by the Toussaints rating at 19.6 is not only the second best on the team behind only Patrick McCaffery, its also a near mirror image of Bohannons ratings. The Red Raiders beat Louisville 70-38 at the Maui Invitational in November. There has been talk of Joey T being injured. Youve got to make your free throws. It is evident in his lineups, it is evident in how he talks about the game. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. In a one-and-done situation and you are an offensive team, if the ball doesnt go in one night, you go home. 6 Boilermakers defeated Iowa 83-73 on Thursday night. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Khi c tc p[]. The Iowa mens basketball teams loss to Oregon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament was originally thought to be Bohannons final game as a Hawkeye, leaving The senior reserve has not seen much of a consistent role throughout his first campaign with the Mountaineers, and that continued with his mere six field-goal attempts Monday. Iowas best defensive player by this metric, Patrick McCaffery, ranks just inside the top-100 nationally. Toussaint was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Saturday. That included a grad transfer from North Dakota, the reclassification of a 2022 commit and a standard in-state signing. Not only does he have 40 college basketball games under his belt, but hes also surrounded by veterans and doesnt have to carry heavy expectations. Then, beginning with Iowas With the Mountaineers season-high 21st turnover with just 0.4 seconds left, Kansas prevailed 76-74 to send WVU off toward Ames, Iowa, for Monday nights meeting with Iowa State still winless in Allen Fieldhouse at 0-11 all-time. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He started the first 20 games he played this season. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Earlier:New Hawkeye point guard Toussaint brings Big Apple mentality to Iowa City. Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery has added a new prospect to his 2019 class as Joe Toussaint, the 6-foot guard from Cardinal Hayes (NY) and the PSA Cardinals, committed to the Hawkeyes via Twitter on Tuesday.. Toussaint ended with 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 24 minutes during Monday's 79-67 loss to Baylor. The eyeball test doesnt make it seem like Toussaints injury is debilitating. You are the one with the ball, he said. Its really hard not to root for a guy like that when they finally get the keys to the car. This is important because of how excellent the Big Ten is this year, with nine teams ranked in the top 25, including Northwestern (6-1, 3-0) at 22. 3 Kansas over West Virginia 76-74. Obanor led Texas Tech (10-10, 0-8) with 20 points and eight rebounds. Toussaint contributed 18 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 81-56 win over Pittsburgh. Iowa was just a good fit for me, as Toussaint stole the ball from Texas Techs Elijah Fisher about 20 seconds later and then missed from behind the arc but Wilson again grabbed an offensive rebound and this time found James Okonkwo in the paint, who finished through contact and converted the three-point play to West Virginia a 55-47 lead with nearly-nine minutes to play. West Virginia shot just 37% (19 of 51) from the field and committed 19 turnovers one shy of its season high but hit 10 3-pointersand made a season-best 28 free throws on 35 attempts. The Iowa transfer also contributed a team-high four assists, though he also finished with his most turnovers of the season. Toussaint had made four Grapefruit League appearances and posted a 2.00 There has been talk of Joey T being injured. What doesnt show up in the KenPom metrics, however, is what Toussaint brings to the table on the defensive side of the ball. 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