(Rumor) Andre Jackson now 6'8?

[Huskyforlife]

Can any insiders confirm?

 

[uchusky32]

Can any insiders confirm?

Mausurement?

 

[UConnStats]

My take: He’s been 6’6 for a while and probably grew a bit and is now 6’7

 

[Fishy]

He’s 6’6”.

If you stand in a two-inch deep hole, he looks 6’8”, so easy to see how that rumor started.

 

[gtcam]

He’s 6’6”.

If you stand in a two-inch deep hole, he looks 6’8”, so easy to see how that rumor started.

why do you stand in holes?

 

[UCLJ0211]

The kid can jump 4 feet straight up in the air. Does it really matter if he’s 6’6” or 6’8”?

 

[Huskyforlife]

The kid can jump 4 feet straight up in the air. Does it really matter if he’s 6’6” or 6’8”?

Yes

 

[CL82]

why do you stand in holes?

Because usually the bottom is too wet to sit

 

[RipCity]

Yes

You’re always fixating on the smallest details so that’s no surprise

 

[Huskyforlife]

My take: He’s been 6’6 for a while and probably grew a bit and is now 6’7

This is what I'm thinking, 6'8 is probably an exaggeration.

 

[HuskyFich]

Y’all’s eyes are amazing to tell 2 inches difference on video

 

[mauconnfan]

Mausurement?

Not enough updated video for mau to throw his 2 inches in for now uc32. In a matter of time though I’m sure. Lol

 

[Hey Adrien!]

By that pace he'll be 7'2 in his senior year. Looking forward to it.

 

[smoothcriminal]

I opened his Instagram live video last night for one minute and someone asked him about being 6 8”. He replied he’s 6 7” / 6 6” ... fwiw

 

[Chin Diesel]

I don't believe it's correct.

Saw in a tweet about a week ago of one of the people reporting from practice that Jackson was 6'8". Based off pictures and all published UConn info he is 6'6".

I did say if he is anywhere near a legit 6'8" it definitely allows him to play extended minutes as a true 3 vice a 2/3 combo. Regardless of vertical, 2" gives him a taller frame opponents need to look over and around for passing lanes and gives him a bigger area for covering defensive assignments.

 

[pj]

By that pace he'll be 7'2 in his senior year. Looking forward to it.
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What I like about Hurley, is he really helps his kids grow.

 

[HuskyFich]

I don't believe it's correct.

Saw in a tweet about a week ago of one of the people reporting from practice that Jackson was 6'8". Based off pictures and all published UConn info he is 6'6".

I did say if he is anywhere near a legit 6'8" it definitely allows him to play extended minutes as a true 3 vice a 2/3 combo. Regardless of vertical, 2" gives him a taller frame opponents need to look over and around for passing lanes and gives him a bigger area for covering defensive assignments.

At one point this year, even for one substitution... I hope we go suuuuuper small and play him at the 5 if his post up D is good enough.

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[mauconnfan]

At one point this year, even for one substitution... I hope we go suuuuuper small and play him at the 5 if his post up D is good enough.

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Like the idea but believe it would be closer to a

Cole/Gaffney
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Strong defensive squad both physical and actual ability. I really think we can expect a much better defensive player in Bouk this year he improved a lot years end. Obviously with your idea and mine Danny is going to have some fun with the juggling and match ups.

 

[Kitaman]

For comparison, Michael Jordan was listed at 6'6". Just saying . . . .

 

[Adesmar123]

This is what I'm thinking, 6'8 is probably an exaggeration.

Yeah but it's his 10 foot wingspan that's incredible!

 

[husky429]

I don't believe it's correct.

Saw in a tweet about a week ago of one of the people reporting from practice that Jackson was 6'8". Based off pictures and all published UConn info he is 6'6".

I did say if he is anywhere near a legit 6'8" it definitely allows him to play extended minutes as a true 3 vice a 2/3 combo. Regardless of vertical, 2" gives him a taller frame opponents need to look over and around for passing lanes and gives him a bigger area for covering defensive assignments.

He's going to be a true 3 regardless. He's a playmaking big wing/3, whatever you want to call it. With our depth at the guard spots, he's more likely to play the 4 than the 2. Especially if he's really 215lbs.

5 years from now in the NBA, he'll be a 2/3 combo-type wing, I suspect.

 

[nomar]

What I like about Hurley, is he really helps his kids grow.

You don't go through life, you grow through life.

-nomar

 

[BGesus4]

For comparison, Michael Jordan was listed at 6'6". Just saying . . . .

My initial impression based on clips and comments is that he may not be a starter at the beginning of the season, but by March he'll be better than Jordan

 

[Improviser]

You don't go through life, you grow through life.

-nomar

If you let it happen.

 

[Umami Zen]

6'7" with his ball skills/elevation/athleticism/wing span is good enough for me ... And the next level.. whenever that happens.. FWIW.. Hairstyle on photo day can influence those numbers,too... LOL