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AJAX had 2 points 1 board 1 assist and still had such a positive impact on the game

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Conndog said:
He’ll have to shoot if he really wants more points. My advice? Just hoist some up!
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Possibly, looks like his big time contributions will start coming in next year, not that I’d be upset if I’m wrong there tho
 
He really didn’t log many game reps before his injury. So his season sort of started in February. He’s only a month or so in and we’ve seen the beast Sanogo has become. Andre will have a huge sophomore season.
 
The good thing is his form isnt horrible and is actually pretty good at the line. Im giving him a pass this year with all thats going on and the injury hes had a rough development period. I do believe though that he is going to be very, very good and will likely not be here 4 years. Like i said with Cole he needs time.
 
Bongo Fury said:
Have to imagine the scoring will come in time
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Yes, scoring will be a lagging indicator of AJax's ability to affect the game.
 
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Conndog said:
He’ll have to shoot if he really wants more points. My advice? Just hoist some up!
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He handles okay, so why shouldn't drive to the basket and draw fouls? He is tall enough to elevate when he gets close to the basket and to get off a shot which may lead to his getting fouled.

Not so sure if she just hoist up shots from the outside yet. Eventually, he may become like Whaley and make some.
 
Colin G said:
AJAX had 2 points 1 board 1 assist and still had such a positive impact on the game, imagine once he starts putting up more numbers.
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His pinpoint passes to teammates keeps the offense flowing, and his long arms disrupt the other team's offense, so not he needs to score more.
 
Don't forget Jackson was coming off an offseason knee injury... combined with COVID shutdowns means his preseason was literally nonexistent.

Then he had the broken wrist.

He's only played 8 or 9 games with more than double-digit minutes.

The athleticism, physical tools, and high basketball IQ are evident.

Right now he's smart enough to know how he can positively impact the game without forcing anything offensively. His passing is really beneficial. When he's locked in and not getting called for bogus fouls, he's a game changer defensively.

Once he gets some more experience and a solid offseason, it will all come together for him and he's going to explode next year.
 
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I can't remember a Husky that truly impacts a game this much more than his stats would indicate. He could literally be one of the most impactful guys on the court without scoring a single point. Great to have a guy who stacks the deck in our favor.
 
I giggled when Jim Jackson said he has good form on his three ball. Love the kid, but clearly Jim Jackson only saw his free throws.
 
I get the feeling he's not ok with much contact if he goes to the rim, so he bails out. i doubt that'll be the case a year from now.
 
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Improviser said:
He handles okay, so why shouldn't drive to the basket and draw fouls? He is tall enough to elevate when he gets close to the basket and to get off a shot which may lead to his getting fouled.

Not so sure if she just hoist up shots from the outside yet. Eventually, he may become like Whaley and make some.
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It’s hard to get to the basket when your defenders play off because they don’t have to respect the shot. I expect Hurley will have him in the gym all summer taking shots and see no reason he shouldn’t be a respectable shooter based on his free throw form.
 
AJax - right from the beginning of the game was super involved even from the bench - standing screaming yelling - just all sorts of fired up. Looks like a leader to me. At the first TV timeout, Danny was talking with the other coaches before addressing the team and AJax was sitting in Danny's spot in the huddle talking up the starters who were seated waiting for Danny come over - Ajax looked like he was the coach for 15-20 seconds. Love the kid.
 
Superstar talent with role player intangibles. Really hoping this kid has a big summer because when he can start putting the ball in the hoop, sky is the limit.
 
He's making an impact in ways other than scoring to stay on the floor-Exactly what his coach is looking for him to do. His FT shooting %'s should tell you all you need to know about his ability to put the ball in the hole.

We don't need him to be the scorer he was in HS this year. It's Bouk's year this year.
 
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I don’t think he’s afraid of contact. I think he just hasn’t figured out how to use his strength advantage over most people that guard him. He’s gotten called for a handful of offensive fouls for just bodying the guy on him to create space.

he seems like just and unreal athlete, not just run and jump, but also overall strength. Once he figures out how to harness it, I would imagine it becomes a big part of his offensive game. Eg he should be able to post and jump hook dudes that guard him all day if he can develop those skills. Obviously, we all know the jumper is priority 1a.
 
He seems to be deferring to older players with his shot. Could of had a couple foul line jump shots last night. Would like to see him be a bit more agressive with his shooting. Same for JGaff.
 
Injuries pre/in season, delays, new roster and of course a freshman have set his development back. D1 opponents, particularly upperclassmen have an advantage over him right now. I still see a little freshman shock and frustration, mainly due to loss and lack of playing time. High School / D1 are two different worlds.

Yet his confidence is on a sophomore level!

Just saying next year, with no interruptions, I expect an explosion in growth. Seeing, practicing and playing with sophomore NBA Bouk will propel his development off season.

Perhaps he'll have his breakout during the post season, Toraino Walker style. That'll be a statement for him becoming the Man on our future team.
 
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