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Andre Jackson Sophomore Season

Will be the recipient of a lot of lobs and fast break baskets, and a nightmare matchup defensively.
 
HuskyWarrior611 said:
I feel like it's somewhere between solid or exploding onto the scene. My expectation is at least 10 points from looking at Stanley Robinson's sophomore year as another guy who was pretty much an athlete working on his scoring skills. If we want to really compete the my hope would be him exploding on the scene averaging 15. I mean he has all the tools to be so successful if he can just figure it out on the offensive end.
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If he is averaging 15+ppg come march this is a F4 team and likely a top 3 seed.
 
If Jackson averages less than 10 / 5 / 5, he'd probably consider it a disappointment.
Frankly,. I'm impressed how conservative the BY is regarding his soph stats.

Of course with a player like AJ, his contribution to the game is far greater than the sum of his individual parts.

At the end of the day, his passing, rebounding, and defense will be there; but can he be proficient (or almost) shooting the ball??
 
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Husky Alien said:
My opinion, different type of player AJ is not a scorer 1st type like Kemba and Shabazz. He is pretty well balanced player with the exception of a jumper.
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For context here are the top 10 single season apg leaders in UConn history.

1.Marcus Williams, 2004-05 7.8
2.Taliek Brown, 2003-04 6.5
3.Earl Kelley, 1985-86 6.4
4.Kevin Ollie, 1994-95 6.4
5.Karl Hobbs, 1983-84 6.4
6.Kevin Ollie, 1993-94 6.1
7.Jalen Adams, 2016-17 6.1
8.Doron Sheffer, 1995-96 6.1
9.Tate George, 1986-87 6.0
10.Shabazz Napier, 2011-12 5.8
 
ConnHuskBask said:
For context here are the top 10 single season apg leaders in UConn history.

1.Marcus Williams, 2004-05 7.8
2.Taliek Brown, 2003-04 6.5
3.Earl Kelley, 1985-86 6.4
4.Kevin Ollie, 1994-95 6.4
5.Karl Hobbs, 1983-84 6.4
6.Kevin Ollie, 1993-94 6.1
7.Jalen Adams, 2016-17 6.1
8.Doron Sheffer, 1995-96 6.1
9.Tate George, 1986-87 6.0
10.Shabazz Napier, 2011-12 5.8
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Are Williams’ 2005-06 stats wiped out due to the suspension? I thought he averaged an insane 8.6 apg that season. Also, does Sheffer own the top single-season, all-time asst/turnover ratio… he only averaged 0.5 turnovers in 95-96. Pretty amazing. Not related, but I always felt that Doron’s 3-pt stroke was under appreciated. 40% shooter beyond the arc in his three years in Storrs.
 
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I find it mind-boggling that a wing would not have a pull-up to their respective offensive arsenal. I think of how much of a standard it was for guards and wings in the 80s & 90s. I know olehead.

You look at the influence of the analytics of the three plus Steph that has changed the game so dramatically making my assumption that he possess a pull-up a vain one. Still, imo, I think if he were to gain decent mid-range touch with his leaping ability he would place even more pressure on the D considering the addition of this tool with his downhill and passing ability.
 
karstenkibbe said:
Are Williams’ 2005-06 stats wiped out due to the suspension? I thought he averaged an insane 8.6 apg that season. Also, does Sheffer own the top single-season, all-time asst/turnover ratio… he only averaged 0.5 turnovers in 95-96. Pretty amazing. Not related, but I always felt that Doron’s 3-pt stroke was under appreciated. 40% shooter beyond the arc in his three years in Storrs.
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Not sure - it's possible the was a games played requirement as he would have only player in maybe 2/3rds the games.

I tend to think Marcus Williams gets pretty underrated in terms of UConn greats because of a) laptops b) The 06 team in general and c) underwhelming pro career. He was a fantastic college PG though.
 
olehead said:
I find it mind-boggling that a wing would not have a pull-up to their respective offensive arsenal
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He didn’t need it in high school and was injured over the summer last year. I’d be surprised if he isn’t working on it now.
 
well ... there was the injury

With both Bouknight and Jackson, we probably should understand their eagerness to get on the court. The training staff clearly wanted them to be totally healthy; but the process back -as we say with Akok - is never a throughline to optimal production. Jackson? We know his capability. Sure ... he needs a shot; and sometimes that never comes. But I don't believe that with this guy. He works.
 
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Husky Alien said:
If he stays on the court longer than last year. Why not! He has court vision. That would be awesome to lead the conference in apg.
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Love the optimism but this is pure insanity. Jackson won't come close to leading the conference in apg, and he likely won't even lead his own team there. Jackson's future in the NBA may be as some hybrid point forward type, but since he can't shoot right now and we have two returning pg's and Sool coming in I struggle to see us handing the keys to the offense over to him enough for him to get his assists up anywhere near this.

Jackson and Akok are the wildcards. If Jackson can shoot and Akok is fully healthy this team goes places.
 
McLovin said:
7pts / 6reb / 3ast. Will also make massive contributions on the defensive end.
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Really like the defensive end part, no doubt. I think he is more on par point wise to reach double digits, rebs is good but I think 5/6 ast. could be reachable for him. Time on the court dictates that though.
 
ConnHuskBask said:
For context here are the top 10 single season apg leaders in UConn history.

1.Marcus Williams, 2004-05 7.8
2.Taliek Brown, 2003-04 6.5
3.Earl Kelley, 1985-86 6.4
4.Kevin Ollie, 1994-95 6.4
5.Karl Hobbs, 1983-84 6.4
6.Kevin Ollie, 1993-94 6.1
7.Jalen Adams, 2016-17 6.1
8.Doron Sheffer, 1995-96 6.1
9.Tate George, 1986-87 6.0
10.Shabazz Napier, 2011-12 5.8
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I'm amazed Jalen Adams was on that list. Who the hell was he passing to?
 
I predict his sophomore year will be reminiscent of Andre Drummonds freshmen year, sometimes AJAX will look brilliant, ready to play in the NBA tomorrow, then other games he’ll be a non-factor, fouling too much or turning the ball over, probably slight improvements on A/TO and fouls per, but I’m not expecting his primary presence and value to show up in the box score. I will say whatever year he first averages over 10ppg he’s going.
 
We've seen this movie before. Expecting his shooting to be drastically improved over the summer is not realistic. And in the past with other players, those big improvement expectations rarely played out. That said he can do a lot of other things.
 
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ConnHuskBask said:
Not sure - it's possible the was a games played requirement as he would have only player in maybe 2/3rds the games.

I tend to think Marcus Williams gets pretty underrated in terms of UConn greats because of a) laptops b) The 06 team in general and c) underwhelming pro career. He was a fantastic college PG though.
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Fully agree with your assessment, including why his reputation lags. As to his APG not ranking as #1, I add the following:
1) His 23 games were slightly more than ⅔ of the team's total games played, but Sports-Reference.com shows that ¾ of games is the required minimum;
2) the 11 games that he missed in 2005 were against overall lesser competition because they included all of the cupcakes, even though Arkansas, Arizona, and Gonzaga were defeated in Maui; and
3) his 33+ minutes per game led the team.
 
Hate to be the guy to throw cold water but I don’t think AJ will ever be the go to guy to get a bucket in the slow half court possessions (read when we really need one).

He’ll be a guy who makes a ton of winning plays defensively, rebounding, passing, some scoring in transition. a huge help to the plus minus but expecting 12+ a game from him feels a little too optimistic
 
UConnSwag11 said:
Kid is going to be a problem. There's no reason why he won't be able to beat his man off the dribble and get to the basket this year. He'll be a nice point-forward

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He needs a floater/12-foot pull-up. Teams will sag too far off him if he’s not a threat outside the paint. There’s no attackable angle to exploit if your man’s d’ing up in the paint with help.

Watching him force floaters up last season, when attacking defenders setup in the paint, often ended with his shot getting rejected.

That being said, this team can transcend all healthy expectations if Jackson, Sanogo, and a healthy Akok become it’s best players. Cole, Whaley, and Martin are guys I believe we can count on for consistent production and toughness night in and out.
 
UConnSwag11 said:
Kid is going to be a problem. There's no reason why he won't be able to beat his man off the dribble and get to the basket this year. He'll be a nice point-forward

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I think it is easy to say, based on these highlights of Andre as a freshman, that his sophomore season will be much, much better. I think we will see him start dominating his matchups, putting the ball on the floor a lot more, beating his man off the dribble, driving, dishing, being much more integral on offensive sets with his IQ, passing, and team play. I think he will also begin dominating with his rebounding on both ends of the court.
 
It’s easy to say anything about anyone based on a highlight films against Central Connecticut. But this kid has a long way to go. Teams left him wide open at the 3 point line knowing he not only couldn’t shoot but wouldn’t even think about it. And he relied on his quickness to play defense, not fundamentals which is why he send too much time in foul trouble. He was either a lazy defender or an “ uneducated” one. He had some highlight reel dunks, but those are only worth 2 points.
 
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freescooter said:
It’s easy to say anything about anyone based on a highlight films against Central Connecticut. But this kid has a long way to go. Teams left him wide open at the 3 point line knowing he not only couldn’t shoot but wouldn’t even think about it. And he relied on his quickness to play defense, not fundamentals which is why he send too much time in foul trouble. He was either a lazy defender or an “ uneducated” one. He had some highlight reel dunks, but those are only worth 2 points.
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I mean there's only two different kinds of points shots can be worth.
 
freescooter said:
It’s easy to say anything about anyone based on a highlight films against Central Connecticut. But this kid has a long way to go. Teams left him wide open at the 3 point line knowing he not only couldn’t shoot but wouldn’t even think about it. And he relied on his quickness to play defense, not fundamentals which is why he send too much time in foul trouble. He was either a lazy defender or an “ uneducated” one. He had some highlight reel dunks, but those are only worth 2 points.
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His team played a zone in hs--he's uneducated. He wouldn't be on our team if his effort was lacking.
 
freescooter said:
It’s easy to say anything about anyone based on a highlight films against Central Connecticut. But this kid has a long way to go. Teams left him wide open at the 3 point line knowing he not only couldn’t shoot but wouldn’t even think about it. And he relied on his quickness to play defense, not fundamentals which is why he send too much time in foul trouble. He was either a lazy defender or an “ uneducated” one. He had some highlight reel dunks, but those are only worth 2 points.
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I think he's further along than you think. He was slow guarding his man but was very good in other areas. He couldn't shoot the ball and that's his biggest area that he needs to improve on. What I'm saying is I don't think we'll see him be a three point shooter this year but there shouldn't be a reason he can't beat his man off the dribble to get to the basket or a pull-up floater
 
UConnSwag11 said:
I think he's further along than you think. He was slow guarding his man but was very good in other areas. He couldn't shoot the ball and that's his biggest area that he needs to improve on. What I'm saying is I don't think we'll see him be a three point shooter this year but there shouldn't be a reason he can't beat his man off the dribble to get to the basket or a pull-up floater
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If he gets some kind of jump shot, not necessarily a 3pt shot he will be very dangerous to guard. But he needs to shoot the ball better for the defense's to be honest. Hope his time spent in the gym since the season ended pays off. He's a determined kid.
 
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