2020 Recruiting: UConn in for Andre Jackson

[Waquoit]

but that might be taking just a fewwww too many liberties with the truth of their history.

 

[Chief00]

I kind of respect that. Probably a mix of taking ownership of his pick even though he probably was right at the time, but also some pettiness to not pick UConn since I don't think he ever made the switch on Akok either. The rivalry is alive and well. I like it.

Gets Chief’s juices going - love having that edge to things

 

[HuskyHawk]

Everybody’s an insider.

Psst. My Daughter went to Albany Academy. (Andre goes to Albany Academy for BOYS).

I think if you honestly look at the two programs 6-5 & 6-6 & 6-7 wings ... this is about Defense. And feel for the coaching staff & fit. And if our Coaches are putting us over - hoorah.

Since I fundamentally hate the city of Syracuse (except the original Dinosaur), I cant see why you’d drive west on 90 rather than east. I’m excited about our incoming.

Their board is convinced it’s all about more playing time here. Saying we have no SF except Sid and they are loaded. One guy said Jackson would be a one and done here. Delusional. I’m happy he seems to be coming here, but he has a similar recruiting rating to Sid who will be a junior +. Sid may not make a leap and learn to shoot. I don’t know. But I think the staff and style of play are 90% of why Andre would choose us.

 

[EROCK CONN]

I personally want him to announce from the XL Center roof top, how could he be so inconsiderate, committing in front of his high school friends.

I’d like him to announce for UConn at the carrier dome.

 

[pj]

I’d like him to announce for UConn at the carrier dome.

I'd like him to be so good that his announcement could fill the Carrier Dome.

 

[formerlurker]

First you reveal the secret behind my bridge jumping orange and now this?

You good, PJ?

 

[MSGSeven]

This is priceless...

 

[DrZzzz]

Yup, I'm sure this recruitment is gonna hinge on some Syracuse fans influencing a kid to make an ego-maniac UConn fan look bad. Congrats Chief, you've outdone yourself yet again.

Poe’s law. Chill.

 

[CallMeBruce]

This is priceless...

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Why would you do this

 

[HuskyFich]

Why would you do this

Preach

 

[Huskyforlife]

I’d like him to announce for UConn at the carrier dome.

You want tomatoes to be pelted at his head?

 

[Rocktheworld]

You losers are now talking about where he announces and about attendees feeling potentially disrespected by his decision

And believe me, beating out Cuse for anything feels good. But this is a barely-top-100 recruit we’re going nuts over.

 

[QuickDraw]

You losers are now talking about where he announces and about attendees feeling potentially disrespected by his decision

And believe me, beating out Cuse for anything feels good. But this is a barely-top-100 recruit we’re going nuts over.

Look, we haven't had a lot of wins around here the last few years so let them enjoy it. A little petty gloating can be fun

 

[dennismenace]

This is deranged

And so Boneyard at it's best.

 

[scuba lou]

One thing I have noticed over at Syracuse’s board is that their thread they use to mock us has been really quiet the past week....

Who is laughing now???

Official Boneyard Unintentional Hilarity Thread.

They want to be a P5 school so bad it hurts to watch 27 point dogs to an Indiana team that isn't going to have their starting QB. If they were in the MAC I think they'd be the worst team or close to it.

syracusefan.com

 

[superjohn]

You losers are now talking about where he announces and about attendees feeling potentially disrespected by his decision

And believe me, beating out Cuse for anything feels good. But this is a barely-top-100 recruit we’re going nuts over.

He was ranked in the 30's before the summer. I happen to love the kid's game but if you're not excited about him that's fine.

 

[Rocktheworld]

He was ranked in the 30's before the summer. I happen to love the kid's game but if you're not excited about him that's fine.

Frankly I haven’t watched his game or overall development/recruitment at all. Surprising to read that he was in the 30s. 247 just has him at 97 or something now and that’s all I really go off of

 

[MattMang23]

He was 49th on ESPN last week. Now 50th.

 

[ctchamps]

Frankly I haven’t watched his game or overall development/recruitment at all. Surprising to read that he was in the 30s. 247 just has him at 97 or something now and that’s all I really go off of

I’m more into Moore, Hunter, Young and some guy named Hurley myself.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Frankly I haven’t watched his game or overall development/recruitment at all. Surprising to read that he was in the 30s. 247 just has him at 97 or something now and that’s all I really go off of

Like others have said, if he can even develop an inconsistent jumper, he could be an early entry caliber player

 

[UConnTrumbull]

But this is a barely-top-100 recruit we’re going nuts over.

ESPN had him in the 40-50 range. 247 has him at 70. It's no Zion but this is a pretty darn big recruit...

 

[superjohn]

Frankly I haven’t watched his game or overall development/recruitment at all. Surprising to read that he was in the 30s. 247 just has him at 97 or something now and that’s all I really go off of

Unbelievable athlete, can play some point forward because of his handle and vision but needs a ton of work on shot. Really good rebounder and shot blocker too because of his freakish athleticism.

Don't know why he dropped this summer, maybe because of his shooting (only hit half his ft's, yikes) but averaged 15 pts and 7 rebs with a lot of blocks and steals.

 

[tcf15]

ESPN's scouting report from one of the Draft Express guys that caught Jackson at the 2018 Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany:

NBA draft: Scouting Doncic and a potential young unicorn prospect

Mike Schmitz takes a close look at some of the top international prospects in the 2018 draft class as well as a few long-term players to watch.

www.espn.com

Andre Jackson | 6-6 small forward | USA
The 16-year-old, explosive athlete stood out as USA's best long-term prospect. Jackson is a pogo-stick leaper with a relentless motor and an excellent feel for the game despite severe limitations as a shooter. Despite a wiry frame and average length, Jackson dominated the glass playing while putting constant pressure on the rim in transition, pushing tempo with a strong first step and providing a handful of highlight dunks. The class of 2020 prospect should see his recruitment explode this spring.

 

[husky429]

Unbelievable athlete, can play some point forward because of his handle and vision but needs a ton of work on shot. Really good rebounder and shot blocker too because of his freakish athleticism.

Don't know why he dropped this summer, maybe because of his shooting (only hit half his ft's, yikes) but averaged 15 pts and 7 rebs with a lot of blocks and steals.

0.4 BPG in eybl. Steals numbers were terrific though

 

[Engineer90]

Any chance he has a sudden change of mind and picks Illinois or UK or Memphis?