Film Session: Gordon’s ridiculous range

by Alex Bozich in Film Session | January 10th, 2008

For most players, the distance on the shots I am about to show you would not be acceptable. Eric Gordon, however, doesn’t fit into that category. He’s shooting 44.6 percent from behind the arc this season and nearly 50 percent from the field. In other words, if he’s open, he should shoot. Case closed. Here’s a look at where Gordon was set up for his four made three’s in Tuesday’s 78-64 win at Michigan:

1. 18:48 mark of the first half; Estimated distance: 24 feet

2. 17:12 mark of the first half; Estimated distance: 25 feet

3. 8:39 mark of the first half; Estimated distance: 28 feet

4. 18:36 mark of the second half; Estimated distance: 25 feet

For your reference, the three-point line is 19-9 and the NBA line is 23-9. Indiana’s had its fair share of shooters: Calbert Cheaney, Brian Evans, A.J. Guyton, Roderick Wilmont and Kyle Hornsby immediately come to mind from my days of watching the Hoosiers. My question to you, ITH faithful: Is Gordon the best shooter you’ve seen in the Cream and Crimson? If not, who is? Your thoughts are welcome in the comments.

Tags: Eric Gordon

Zac

1. Alford
2. Leary
3. Gordon
4. Guyton
5. Cheaney
Zac

1. Alford
2. Leary
3. Gordon
4. Guyton
5. Cheaney
ray

wow!
ray

wow!
ray

i think gordon gets his shots off faster than any of these other guys listed…maybe guyton would compete. then again, it’s been a long while.
ray

i think gordon gets his shots off faster than any of these other guys listed…maybe guyton would compete. then again, it’s been a long while.
Steve

Gordon is in a class by himself!!!!!
Steve

Gordon is in a class by himself!!!!!
Timmy

Bracey Wright – nba range, could create space for himself, much better ball handler than IDKWTI.
Timmy

Bracey Wright – nba range, could create space for himself, much better ball handler than IDKWTI.
http://www.insidethehall.com PostmanR

Timmy:

I agree on Wright and you could even add Vaden into the mix out of some recent players. But both Wright and Vaden were so horrific on some nights — I vaguely remember Bracey starting out like 1 for 27 on the road in Big Ten play one season from three-point land … or was that Vaden? — that it sort of negates them from this conversation.

But when those dudes were on they were ON. Sort of like Wilmont against Northwestern last year.
http://www.insidethehall.com PostmanR

Timmy:

I agree on Wright and you could even add Vaden into the mix out of some recent players. But both Wright and Vaden were so horrific on some nights — I vaguely remember Bracey starting out like 1 for 27 on the road in Big Ten play one season from three-point land … or was that Vaden? — that it sort of negates them from this conversation.

But when those dudes were on they were ON. Sort of like Wilmont against Northwestern last year.
Hoosier Hound

The best shooter I’ve seen for Indiana is AJ Guyton, and Gordon is every bit as good as he was. While other aspects of their games are easy to break apart, Guyton was a better defender and passer while Gordon is a much better penetrator and creator, I’m not sure how to separate the two of them on shooting alone. Both extremely talented shooters.
Hoosier Hound

The best shooter I’ve seen for Indiana is AJ Guyton, and Gordon is every bit as good as he was. While other aspects of their games are easy to break apart, Guyton was a better defender and passer while Gordon is a much better penetrator and creator, I’m not sure how to separate the two of them on shooting alone. Both extremely talented shooters.
kylehornsbyrules

1. Gordon
2. Alford
3. Hornsby
4. Guyton
5. Cheaney
kylehornsbyrules

1. Gordon
2. Alford
3. Hornsby
4. Guyton
5. Cheaney
Jacqueb

1 Gordon
2 Gordon (that good)
3 Alford
4 Guyton
5 Cheaney
Jacqueb

1 Gordon
2 Gordon (that good)
3 Alford
4 Guyton
5 Cheaney
http://www.insidethehall.com PostmanE

Who are the best five rappers ever?

1. Gordon
2. Gordon
3. Gordon
4. Gordon
5. Gordon

Because I spit hot fire!
http://www.insidethehall.com PostmanE

Who are the best five rappers ever?

1. Gordon
2. Gordon
3. Gordon
4. Gordon
5. Gordon

Because I spit hot fire!
Doug

1. S. Alford
2. C. Cheaney
3. E. Gordon
4. B. Evans
5. K. Hornsby
6. A. Guyton
7. M. Pelkowski
8. R. Tapak

These are among the best “shooters”, not scorers by any means.
Doug

1. S. Alford
2. C. Cheaney
3. E. Gordon
4. B. Evans
5. K. Hornsby
6. A. Guyton
7. M. Pelkowski
8. R. Tapak

These are among the best “shooters”, not scorers by any means.
Mike

I think a better question is, who is the best “long range bomber” ever at IU?

Personally, Tom Coverdale comes to mind, but maybe that’s because she says any shot from 25 feet out or more comes from “Coverdale Range”.
Mike

I think a better question is, who is the best “long range bomber” ever at IU?

Personally, Tom Coverdale comes to mind, but maybe that’s because she says any shot from 25 feet out or more comes from “Coverdale Range”.
ronb

Before they had the 3 point shot there was a player who would
start shooting just after he crossed the 10 second line. Early 60′s
I think. He never saw a shot he did not like and he was an Indiana
boy. He was truly a long range bomber. You young dude’s guess
who?? As for the last 40 years Eric Gordon is tops!!
ronb

Before they had the 3 point shot there was a player who would
start shooting just after he crossed the 10 second line. Early 60′s
I think. He never saw a shot he did not like and he was an Indiana
boy. He was truly a long range bomber. You young dude’s guess
who?? As for the last 40 years Eric Gordon is tops!!
kelin

The insane thing about guarding Gordon is you have to pick him up AT half court and when they say he “stretches” the defense….He really really “stretches” the defense.

If I were opposing coaches I would do a Box and 1 on him beginning at warm ups and through the bus ride home…..and never leave him!

1. Alford
2. Gordon
3. Kitchel
4. Leary
5. Uwe Blab-if you can make a sweeping hook shot then you are a good shooter.
kelin

The insane thing about guarding Gordon is you have to pick him up AT half court and when they say he “stretches” the defense….He really really “stretches” the defense.

If I were opposing coaches I would do a Box and 1 on him beginning at warm ups and through the bus ride home…..and never leave him!

1. Alford
2. Gordon
3. Kitchel
4. Leary
5. Uwe Blab-if you can make a sweeping hook shot then you are a good shooter.
james twitty sr

1.gordon 2.rayl 3.alford 4.marion guard? 5.guydon 6.cheaney 7.wright 8.vaden 9.wilmont 10.evans 11.coverdale 12.hornsby
james twitty sr

1.gordon 2.rayl 3.alford 4.marion guard? 5.guydon 6.cheaney 7.wright 8.vaden 9.wilmont 10.evans 11.coverdale 12.hornsby
Zac

For shits and giggles lets try the 5 worst shooters of IU basketball.

1. Haris Mujesenovic
2. Robbie Eggers
3. George Leach
4. Larry Richardson (now a hair stylist)
5. Richard Mandeville
Zac

For shits and giggles lets try the 5 worst shooters of IU basketball.

1. Haris Mujesenovic
2. Robbie Eggers
3. George Leach
4. Larry Richardson (now a hair stylist)
5. Richard Mandeville
Tom

Jay Edwards could stroke some fantastic 3-pointers,but Gordon shoots the most beautiful long range shot of any IU player in the last three decades.
http://ITH Tom

Jay Edwards could stroke some fantastic 3-pointers,but Gordon shoots the most beautiful long range shot of any IU player in the last three decades.
Mikey M

RONB

I believe you are refering to Jimmy Rayl “the splendid splinter” from my home town of Kokomo Indiana. He was well before my tiime but, I have heard many stories about him. Here is a nice story about him.

http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/sports/hh/cuw/?sid=163
Mikey M

RONB

I believe you are refering to Jimmy Rayl “the splendid splinter” from my home town of Kokomo Indiana. He was well before my tiime but, I have heard many stories about him. Here is a nice story about him.

http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/sports/hh/cuw/?sid=163
Uh Hello?

Pat Graham was a pretty good shooter …
Uh Hello?

Pat Graham was a pretty good shooter …
ryan t

**Off topic**

Ok, so I tried googling “IDKWTI” and I came up with “I don’t know who that is” and obviously its a reference to Eric Gordon. I apologize if this has been asked/told a million times before, but how did this nickname come about?

Thanks…
ryan t

**Off topic**

Ok, so I tried googling “IDKWTI” and I came up with “I don’t know who that is” and obviously its a reference to Eric Gordon. I apologize if this has been asked/told a million times before, but how did this nickname come about?

Thanks…
http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

Ryan,

I believe Deron Williams was asked a question about Gordon after he backed out of his commitment to Illinois and Williams responded with…”I Don’t Know Who That Is.”
http://www.insidethehall.com Big A

Ryan,

I believe Deron Williams was asked a question about Gordon after he backed out of his commitment to Illinois and Williams responded with…”I Don’t Know Who That Is.”
Mike in the ATL

It seems a lot of people forgot the fact that ewe set 2 to 3 picks for Alford every time down the floor. EJ has unlimited range and has the ability to create.
Mike in the ATL

It seems a lot of people forgot the fact that ewe set 2 to 3 picks for Alford every time down the floor. EJ has unlimited range and has the ability to create.
John C

1)Jay Edwards
2)Eric Gordon
3)Steve Alford
4)Bracey Wright
5)Brian Evans
John C

1)Jay Edwards
2)Eric Gordon
3)Steve Alford
4)Bracey Wright
5)Brian Evans
Tom

Gordon-Rayl-Edwards-Alford-Evans. I was at the Michigan game and his shot appears effortless. Rayl’s range was like Ron Bonham’s–anywhere past midcourt;Edwards had the high arc;Evans was a pretty shot and Alford was great. Matt Roth will be the next one.
Tom

Gordon-Rayl-Edwards-Alford-Evans. I was at the Michigan game and his shot appears effortless. Rayl’s range was like Ron Bonham’s–anywhere past midcourt;Edwards had the high arc;Evans was a pretty shot and Alford was great. Matt Roth will be the next one.
Jeff

I think Gordon has the best range of any shooter I have ever seen at IU. Never saw Jimmy Rayl play. I would put Jay Edwards next and then Alford. It would be quite a way back to the next best.
Jeff

I think Gordon has the best range of any shooter I have ever seen at IU. Never saw Jimmy Rayl play. I would put Jay Edwards next and then Alford. It would be quite a way back to the next best.

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