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Andre Jackson returning for 2 seasons

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Awesome he’s not joking is he, guys have said they will be back only to change their mind.
 
I wonder if the NIL money is a big part of this decision. If he can get close or make up for any income he'd make overseas, there's no reason to leave.

That being said, we need to relentlessly recruit shooters. Next year, we may have only 1 40%ish shooter on the team that sees minutes (Karaban). Castle, Stewart, Ball are all streaky and low 30s. Ross is probably not playing.... spacing will be a concern.
 
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husky429 said:
I wonder if the NIL money is a big part of this decision. If he can get close or make up for any income he'd make overseas, there's no reason to leave.

That being said, we need to relentlessly recruit shooters. Next year, we may have only 1 40%ish shooter on the team that sees minutes (Karaban). Castle, Stewart, Ball are all streaky and low 30s. Ross is probably not playing.... spacing will be a concern.
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Next year’s team will look very similar to this year’s Purdue.
 
husky429 said:
I wonder if the NIL money is a big part of this decision. If he can get close or make up for any income he'd make overseas, there's no reason to leave.

That being said, we need to relentlessly recruit shooters. Next year, we may have only 1 40%ish shooter on the team that sees minutes (Karaban). Castle, Stewart, Ball are all streaky and low 30s. Ross is probably not playing.... spacing will be a concern.
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I think you're underestimating Ross. It seems he is beginning to add muscle and confidence to his thin frame. A year from now, think he's playing.
 
Obviously, Andre coming back improves the outlook greatly. On paper, that looks like a starting five of Clingan, Karaban, Jackson, Alleyne and Castle. With a bench of Diarra, hopefully Johnson and the other frosh. If Castle is who many hope he is, that’s a heck of a starting five.
 
businesslawyer said:
Obviously, Andre coming back improves the outlook greatly. On paper, that looks like a starting five of Clingan, Karaban, Jackson, Alleyne and Castle. With a bench of Diarra, hopefully Johnson and the other frosh. If Castle is who many hope he is, that’s a heck of a starting five.
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Love that line up.
 
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businesslawyer said:
Obviously, Andre coming back improves the outlook greatly. On paper, that looks like a starting five of Clingan, Karaban, Jackson, Alleyne and Castle. With a bench of Diarra, hopefully Johnson and the other frosh. If Castle is who many hope he is, that’s a heck of a starting five.
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I don't know man. There's 1 shooter on the floor unless Castle improves substantially or Alleyne stops being the streaky shooter he's been for 3 years now. Both those guys feel like closer to 30-33% shooters than 40% shooters.

I want to love that size, versatility and defense... but the most important skill in the game is shooting.
 
tennmike said:
I think you're underestimating Ross. It seems he is beginning to add muscle and confidence to his thin frame. A year from now, think he's playing.
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I'd love to be proven wrong, but I haven't seen what you're describing on the court. Needs a year of S&C to hold up on defense. 6'8 and 180 isn't going to cut it.

That being said... shooting is shooting and we need it badly. That might be his ticket to PT
 
Nice to have Andre on board for next year.. Another summer of skill development will help him.. Will be interesting to see who remains from this year's roster to combine with Fab 5..

But first.. Got some business to take care of in Philly and at MSG.. Then the real fun begins.. These guys haven't even peaked yet..
 
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businesslawyer said:
Obviously, Andre coming back improves the outlook greatly. On paper, that looks like a starting five of Clingan, Karaban, Jackson, Alleyne and Castle. With a bench of Diarra, hopefully Johnson and the other frosh. If Castle is who many hope he is, that’s a heck of a starting five.
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Alleyne is coming back?
 
husky429 said:
I'd love to be proven wrong, but I haven't seen what you're describing on the court. Needs a year of S&C to hold up on defense. 6'8 and 180 isn't going to cut it.

That being said... shooting is shooting and we need it badly. That might be his ticket to PT
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I don’t think he’s 180 anymore, he’s been adding muscle since his commitment. He should get up to 200 by seasons start. Doesn’t mean he’ll play obviously.
businesslawyer said:
Obviously, Andre coming back improves the outlook greatly. On paper, that looks like a starting five of Clingan, Karaban, Jackson, Alleyne and Castle. With a bench of Diarra, hopefully Johnson and the other frosh. If Castle is who many hope he is, that’s a heck of a starting five.
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I’m treating Alleyne as if he’s gone. Celebrated senior night, instagram post from the team said it was their last ride or something to that effect. Hope he does take it though.
 
I doubt Jackson means two years. Just another way of saying he will be back next year. He will hone in his skills and declare for the draft next year. Jackson is not going anywhere but the NBA. Every skill he lacks can be worked on. His athletics is off the charts and he already knows how to use that.
 
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DW1361 said:
I doubt Jackson means two years. Just another way of saying he will be back next year. He will hone in his skills and declare for the draft next year. Jackson is not going anywhere but the NBA. Every skill he lacks can be worked on. His athletics is off the charts and he already knows how to use that.
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His wording seems intentional imo. He coulda said “I got another year to do it,” but he intentionally said “I have 2 years.” You never know though.
 
DW1361 said:
I doubt Jackson means two years. Just another way of saying he will be back next year. He will hone in his skills and declare for the draft next year. Jackson is not going anywhere but the NBA. Every skill he lacks can be worked on. His athletics is off the charts and he already knows how to use that.
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It's what he said, but that doesn't mean he's locked in for two more years. I feel pretty comfortable saying he'll be back next year though. After that, we'll see.
 
He knows he has two years, doesn't mean he's coming back for both. I think there's a pretty good chance he stays for next year, but nearly no chance he stays for two.
 
Huskyforlife said:
His wording seems intentional imo. He coulda said “I got another year to do it,” but he intentionally said “I have 2 years.” You never know though.
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Underclassmen have been saying this kind of thing for a long time, and they almost always go into the draft the same year. Caron Butler wanted to come back, I remember Calhoun basically had to force him to declare because he was a projected lottery pick.
 
I don't see Andre as an nba prospect anymore and it isn't because of his 3 point shot. It's because for some reason he can't consistently get to the hoop to finish and draw fouls, which would be the way for him to make the league without a good jumpshot.

If he really wants to come back, that will be amazing. Coming back for 2 years isn't happening though.
 
Kenny11 said:
I don't see Andre as an nba prospect anymore and it isn't because of his 3 point shot. It's because for some reason he can't consistently get to the hoop to finish and draw fouls, which would be the way for him to make the league without a good jumpshot.

If he really wants to come back, that will be amazing. Coming back for 2 years isn't happening though.
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The timing of your post is interesting in light of the fact that recently he has been going to the basket much more. Perhaps he becomes really good at it next season.
 
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