‘He’s like a leopard’: Coaches rave about what Andre Jackson brings to UConn - The Athletic article

[Ajs120102]

 

[HuskyFich]

ABC News, The Athletic, The Last Dance, etc.

Feel like I'm living in 2004 with all this off season exposure

 

[Waquoit]

I guess I missed that he was a point guard until he was a sophomore. That's awesome. Dropping dimes and dunking with authority, he can be the next Walter Berry.

 

[selles]

Nothing like setting ridiculous expectations, but I get a young Vince Carter vibe off of Andre.

 

[Caronimo]

WOW!

 

[auror]

ABC News, The Athletic, The Last Dance, etc.

Feel like I'm living in 2004 with all this off season exposure

She's our Athletic beat reporter, but in general, yeah. Rothstein, etc. Media is ready to push our redemption arc at the slightest notice.

Hell, it's nice to have another beat reporter.

 

[NEforceUConn]

I guess I missed that he was a point guard until he was a sophomore. That's awesome. Dropping dimes and dunking with authority, he can be the next Walter Berry.

You should pick a better role model. Yes he was a great cbb player but didn’t he get into some trouble

 

[Umami Zen]

You should pick a better role model. Yes he was a great cbb player but didn’t he get into some trouble

How about a younger version of a playmaking Dr J??Thinking his handle/passing skills will be helpful in breaking press as a secondary ball handler when needed.

 

[sledog]

blocked access. How do u circumvent?

 

[husky429]

blocked access. How do u circumvent?

I have no idea. But I have found The Athletic to absolutely be worth the investment. It used to be just for professional sports, but the UConn articles have come a long way recently too.

 

[ZenConn]

I have no idea. But I have found The Athletic to absolutely be worth the investment. It used to be just for professional sports, but the UConn articles have come a long way recently too.

I agree. The Athletic is a great publication unlike some of the bad take retreads out there with comical top 100 lists.

 

[Watchdog]

I guess I missed that he was a point guard until he was a sophomore. That's awesome. Dropping dimes and dunking with authority, he can be the next Walter Berry.

Always enjoyed the MSG announcer who'd say "at forward for St. John's, Wal.........ter Berry."
Had that little hitch halfway through "Walter" that was so distinctive.

 

[Dove]

I'm droolin' over here.

 

[ucp990411]

I guess I missed that he was a point guard until he was a sophomore. That's awesome. Dropping dimes and dunking with authority, he can be the next Walter Berry.

From what I have, admitting only on video he is very different from Walter Berry.

 

[Waquoit]

From what I have, admitting only on video he is very different from Walter Berry.

Both are dunkers who can dribble and pass. About the same height. I haven't watched him at all. What's very different?

 

[ucp990411]

Both are dunkers who can dribble and pass. About the same height. I haven't watched him at all. What's very different?

I believe that Berry was more of a power guy, thug type player. AJ is more athletic with point guard skills. I will go to UConngames.com and see if there are any games with Berry.

 

[Waquoit]

I believe that Berry was more of a power guy, thug type player. AJ is more athletic with point guard skills. I will go to UConngames.com and see if there are any games with Berry.

Berry was a thug off the court. On the court, I still have this play in my mind where he dribbles the length of the court, slows down, lets the ball come up and pushes a no-look pass to the cutter on the right. Berry had PG skills.

 

[intlzncster]

blocked access. How do u circumvent?

you get somebody's account

 

[CL82]

I'm droolin' over here.

Not surprising, but did you get a chance to read the article at all yet?

 

[Chin Diesel]

Berry was a thug off the court. On the court, I still have this play in my mind where he dribbles the length of the court, slows down, lets the ball come up and pushes a no-look pass to the cutter on the right. Berry had PG skills.

Truth.

 

[Dove]

Not surprising, but did you get a chance to read the article at all yet?

No accesso, senor.

But based on his signing tweet, the videos of his thunder jams AND he has a pomsky...I'm droolin' over here.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Hes a pretty ridiculous athlete from the vids ive seen on him. If he has any legit basketball skills he won't be here long. Hes has elite athleticism. I dont think you'll find a guy more athletic in this class.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Jaguar in the garage?

 

[Slick]

Always enjoyed the MSG announcer who'd say "at forward for St. John's, Wal.........ter Berry."
Had that little hitch halfway through "Walter" that was so distinctive.

I would rather have Chris Mullins then Walter!

 

[Tenspro2002]

Magic Johnson with LeBron's athleticism -- somewhere in that ballpark?