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Suns Rookies and Sophomores Review Weeks 14-15

By Khaleel Abdullah

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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This is the continuation of a series showing weekly updates for each of the Phoenix Suns’ rookies and sophomores. This piece is for the 14th and 15th weeks.

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 3: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 3: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Suns went 1-5 (.167) over the last two weeks. Phoenix beat the Nuggets in Denver but fell to the Blazers in Portland, Bucks in Milwaukee, Pacers in Indiana, Knicks at home and Rockets in Houston. This was a rough stretch for the team and the youngsters. Let’s discuss.

Back of the Bench/Injured Players

Alan Williams is still hopeful to return around March. Here’s to hoping we can see some “Big Sauce” soon.

Alec Peters split time between Phoenix and Prescott. He played a single game for the NAZ Suns, making 5 of 11 shots (45%) and scoring 12 points. This was a little bummer considering how well he has been playing for them. He played in two games for Phoenix but missed all 5 shot attempts, scoring only 3 points in 17 total minutes.

Danuel House Jr  saw action in three games for the Northern AZ team, shooting a 47-35-67 line with 22.3 points per match. He only got on the court for 5 minutes in a lone game for the main team, making 1 of 3 shots for 3 points.

Davon Reed continues his rehab. He’s healthy but needs to get in better basketball shape and be ready to contribute when his name is called. Davon is still showing potential of becoming an all-around player but still needs to work on his shot. He did not play for Phoenix but he logged minutes in three games for the Prescott team. He only shot 32% from the field but he made 32% of his long distance shots, scoring 13.3 points each night rounded out with 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1 block per match.

How did the main rotation guys do?

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