Mark Pope Affirms Jasper Johnson’s Progress Amid Freshman Errors

With Jaland Lowe injured, Jasper Johnson, Denzel Aberdeen, and Collin Chandler are stepping up for the team, as highlighted by Coach Mark Pope’s defense of Johnson’s passing skills. Transitioning from OTE to a structured SEC offense presents challenges, but Pope acknowledges Johnson’s growth in making high-level reads crucial for success. Johnson’s ability to find seams and effectively hit the roll man is vital for the team’s ball-screen action, indicating potential for significant improvement.

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