Shot-maker with scoring pedigree, but Miami fit was uneven
Jalen Blackmon arrived at Miami after being Stetson’s top gun, where he averaged 21.3 points per game in the 2023-24 season and hit 38% from three, giving the Hurricanes a proven perimeter scorer with real range. At Miami in the 2024-25 season, he flashed early as a microwave option, but his role and production dipped, finishing at 6.9 points per game with 24 made threes and 40.5% shooting. The appeal is obvious: compact guard, quick release, and instant offense. The concern is fit—his impact at Miami was less consistent than his scoring reputation suggested.
