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Andre Jackson: “Now I want to get another one while I’m here… only way I’m not coming back is if Coach tells me to leave”

Adama and Hawkins are gone. It would be nice if alleyne stayed. I think Jackson will be back. Get him an NIL deal with a large ct company like Stanley and shoot some commercials with him wearing a toolbelt showing off his diverse skill set
 
Tenspro2002 said:
I love that he wants to stick around as long as he can and he would be a great leader and bridge to our huge class next year.

I have a hard time seeing him as a 1st round pick this year, or especially next year as a senior unless he makes a huge leap in his own offense, but if some NBA GM says they'd bite, he should seize the opportunity.
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If anyone can get guaranteed money, they have to take the chance.

I don’t know if that is going to be there for Andre or Adama this year. Adama is just alive at the wrong time…there’s a time where he would have been a sure fire lottery pick. (And that time will probably come around again.)
 
All I’ll say is I have total faith in Hurley and the staff that they’ll give all these guys advice that is in the best interest of their careers and futures. Remember, even when one of these guys makes the jump to the NBA, those dividends keep paying off when it comes to recruiting.
 
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Heard off season Andre organized NBA watch parties and hibachi outings with team mates. He forced reluctant players into attending.

That experience resulted in players bonding and establishing some deep friendships. It's rare to get a player who takes the captaincy so seriously. It's rare to get a player who takes pride in a program as deeply as Andre does. We are lucky he came to UConn.
 
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fleudslipcon said:
Heard off season Andre organized NBA watch parties and hibachi outings with team mates. He forced reluctant players into attending.

That experience resulted in players bonding and establishing some deep friendships. It's rare to get a player who takes the captaincy so seriously. It's rare to get a player who takes pride in a program as deeply as Andre dows. We are lucky he came to UConn.
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Staring Star Wars GIF by Disney+
 
temery said:
I'll be starting an NIL fundraiser later today for Bleeding Blue for Good.

Let do our best to take care of our players.
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Great idea - and thanks for all you do.
The $’s Miami players made was eye opening. We have made lots of progress but need to up our game even more.

I am helping plan a 2 player Red Fox event in late April/early May. Also, hoping to work with my employer to do a community event in Hartford.
 
Fishy said:
If anyone can get guaranteed money, they have to take the chance.

I don’t know if that is going to be there for Andre or Adama this year. Adama is just alive at the wrong time…there’s a time where he would have been a sure fire lottery pick. (And that time will probably come around again.)
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Completely agree with this. The NIL is ideal for someone like Adama because his game is completely ripe but he's just in the wrong era, and there would be less of a temptation to jump overseas.
 
fleudslipcon said:
Heard off season Andre organized NBA watch parties and hibachi outings with team mates. He forced reluctant players into attending.

That experience resulted in players bonding and establishing some deep friendships. It's rare to get a player who takes the captaincy so seriously. It's rare to get a player who takes pride in a program as deeply as Andre does. We are lucky he came to UConn.
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We are so fortunate to have Andre. He missed a few shots last night but Hurley called him out after the game because he knows what he does behind the scenes helping make our team truly special.

There been a few things he’s done that I am aware of that have been amazing.
Offering to help Donovan do his Donovan’s event for free but since everything was approved by Compliance we weren’t sure if he could. This time we hope to have both paid at the same event.
 
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I want players to realize that a degree is important unless you're a sure-fire NBA star. A single NBA rookie contract is not enough money to set you up for life or you need to be prepared to bounce around overseas. I've earned a lot in my life and don't feel well-off at all. College players need to be sure they're good enough to get that 2nd NBA contract before going pro. Too many stories of guys signing that one contract, not getting a degree, thinking they made it and then struggle for life. I want the best for our players.
 
Classof87 said:
I think both Adama & Hawk are going to the NBA. Hawk because, well because he's an amazing shooter.

Adama's NBA stock is never going to be as high as it is right now, and sticking around for another year to perfect that 3 pt shooting isn't going to do him any good. Sorry to say, because he's been GREAT for us this year, but if I were him, I'd take my shot now.
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I call Adama Zion Williamson without the 40 inch vertical.
 
As mentioned years ago, if the Boneyard sets up bake sales along the Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkway’s, that would raise plenty of cash for the NIL.
 
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G0UCONN said:
Maybe most athletic (and definitely most unique) player in UConn history. We are way better with him on floor...
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The most amazing part about that statement is that it may well be correct even with the fact that Scottie Burrell played here.
 
FfldCntyFan said:
The most amazing part about that statement is that it may well be correct even with the fact that Scottie Burrell played here.
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Good point. Scottie is 1A. Stanley Robinson is honorable mention.
 
G0UCONN said:
Good point. Scottie is 1A. Stanley Robinson is honorable mention.
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We have had a number of top athletes here over the years but both Scottie and Andre were/are at a level that is beyond description.

When I think about Scottie's play against Rodgers I have to tell myself that it was real.
 
Fishy said:
If anyone can get guaranteed money, they have to take the chance.

I don’t know if that is going to be there for Andre or Adama this year. Adama is just alive at the wrong time…there’s a time where he would have been a sure fire lottery pick. (And that time will probably come around again.)
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For everyone that feels he doesn’t have the right game for the league, just watch him work. The improvement over the last 3 years has been remarkable.
 
UCTitleTown said:
I want players to realize that a degree is important unless you're a sure-fire NBA star. A single NBA rookie contract is not enough money to set you up for life or you need to be prepared to bounce around overseas. I've earned a lot in my life and don't feel well-off at all. College players need to be sure they're good enough to get that 2nd NBA contract before going pro. Too many stories of guys signing that one contract, not getting a degree, thinking they made it and then struggle for life. I want the best for our players.
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I’ve got to disagree about an undergraduate degree especially in todays world. Adama has and will make enough contacts that when his playing days are over he’ll have offers and opportunities. I do believe that Adama will get his degree though. I bet it’s important to him
 
wvhuskyfan said:
Do you have a link to this infamous Syracuse board that I keep reading about? I'd like to stroll over there for a look-see.
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Trust me. You DON'T want to endanger your mental health by reading the drivel that passes for basketball talk over there.
 
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fleudslipcon said:
Heard off season Andre organized NBA watch parties and hibachi outings with team mates. He forced reluctant players into attending.

That experience resulted in players bonding and establishing some deep friendships. It's rare to get a player who takes the captaincy so seriously. It's rare to get a player who takes pride in a program as deeply as Andre does. We are lucky he came to UConn.
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Amen to that!
 
Tampahusky said:
Jackson and Castle would be killer next season! I support whatever he decides especially if he’s lock first round pick.
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Imagine, if you will, Jackson, Castle, Alleyne and Newton.

We’d turn the ball over like it was made of lava at times, but that’s an awful lot of size in the backcourt.
 
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