It is going to be here before you know it. The college basketball season is right around the corner and Phenom Hoops wants to take their shot at previewing teams around the country for this upcoming season. All throughout the upcoming weeks, we will be previewing teams for this upcoming season, so be sure to check out all the latest talk.
Fordham Rams
2020-21 Season:
Record: 2-12 (2-11 A-10)
Points per game: 51.8
Rebounds per game: 29.7
Assists per game: 10.9
Points allowed: 66.6
Top Performers 2020-21:
Points per game: Chris Austin (11.4)
Assists per game: Jaleb Cobb (3.6)
Field goal percentage: Joel Soriano (54.5)
Where will the improvements come from'
There is no getting around it, Fordham struggled last year offensively. They ranked 347th in the country (last in the country) in points per game (51.8), 345th in the country in 3-point shooting (26.9 percent), and 346th in the country in field goal percentage (35.9). Now, new head coach Kyle Neptune will have his work cut out for him but he brings a nice resume with him. He comes to Fordham after eight seasons as an assistant at Villanova, where he won Big East titles and two NCAA national championships. Several players though transferred out of the program, including several of the Rams' top scorers. Coach Neptune will have his work cut out for him and this team will need to make several improvements, especially on the offensive end, to have a chance to turn this team around.
Cobb and Navarro brings experience
Josh Navarro, who is a two-year starter, and Jalen Cobb, who is a three-year starter, both bring experience to the table and could help bring some stability to the floor for the Rams. Cobb is one to really watch, as he averaged 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds last year, while also leading the team in assists and steals. Navarro averaged nearly 30 minutes a game but will need to see elevate his game to help after averaging six points per game last year.
Will Chuba Ohams continue to showcase his production like before'
Ohams is one to watch, as the graduate student brings a 6'9 frame that was extremely productive as a junior before facing an injury. Before his injury, Ohams was averaging 11 points and 8.2 rebounds per game and was rehabbed his injury until playing in one game for 16 minutes vs. George Washington last season, in which he finished with six points and six rebounds. If Ohams can get back and stay away from injuries, he could be a big help down in the post for the Rams.
