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What's Wrong With Rihards Kuksiks?

Through the first three games of ASU's basketball season, one thing is very clear: there is something wrong with Rihards Kuksiks. Statistically, his performances are unimpressive. After the Sun Devils defeated Houston Baptist on Thursday evening, this is what Rihards Kuksiks has done in 2010-2011:

  • 8 for 30 from the field, 26.67%
  • 5 for 23 from three-point range, 21.7%
  • 5 rebounds, 1.67 per game
  • 3 assists, 1 per game
Kuksiks' value is derived from his high field goal percentage and willingness to hustle for rebounds. Without either of these factors, Kuksiks is not as valuable of a commodity, as he is often exposed on the defensive end. 

The most likely scenario? Kuksiks is in a rut and will work himself out of it. But with Kyle Cain showing a lot of promise, Kuksiks does need to turn in a signature performance soon. As a point of reference, it took Rik three full games in 2009-2010 before, in the fourth game of the season, he scored 27 points against San Francisco. Will he repeat that on Friday in Anchorage?

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Watching the game last night was more frustrating than it had to be. HBU looked a lot more athletic than we are a lot of the time. I liked our tenacity on the boards, especially on the offensive side, but we lost a few too many due to what seemed to be a lack of communication.

Kuksiks is probably just not in a groove yet this season. Shooters have to keep shooting to get out of those ruts. I think a lot of his shots that he missed were close and mostly on line. I have faith that he will snap out of it.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
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by Red Reign on Nov 26, 2010 11:44 AM MST reply actions  

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