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Andre Jackson Testing the NBA Draft Waters: ESPN

I honestly think his offense is going to look better in the nba playing with the right pg or a good passing big man. He runs the court so well and so fast I could see him being a terror with catching oops and forcing defenses to get back quicker than they are used to. I could be a little off here but I see Shawn Marion type potential for AJ. Looking forward to seeing where he lands and how he impacts the league.
 
UconnFanNVa said:
I honestly think his offense is going to look better in the nba playing with the right pg or a good passing big man. He runs the court so well and so fast I could see him being a terror with catching oops and forcing defenses to get back quicker than they are used to. I could be a little off here but I see Shawn Marion type potential for AJ. Looking forward to seeing where he lands and how he impacts the league.
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I believe NBA spacing will also unlock Andre's potential on the offensive end while a Shawn Marion comp could be a stretch, I think his potential floor could be closer to Gary Payton Jr.
 
Karaban! Good to hear, Andre is such a good teammate, gotta have that chemistry flowing thru the team to win big. It's the magic ingredient.
 
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I know how special this team was, but it's not going to really hit me until I see Hawk, Adama and Andre playing professionally next year. I guess there's a chance Andre comes back but it sounds like he's made up his mind. I hope all three get drafted and carve out a role in the NBA. What a special group of kids.
 
HuskyBaggins said:
Are they ? Doubtful. Just because "they" are running this drill doesn't mean a single NBA scout / GM thinks it means squat.
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I agree with you that this is more likely extremely minor than significant, but why can't there be gray areas?

A. The drill doesn't matter at all b/c of obvious statistical truths and the gym being EMPTY (despite scouts and cameras being there)
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B. These 25 3-pt attempts are his SAT scores determining whether he's destined for to be PJ Tucker in the NBA or the heir apparent to Dan Cryulik Czech league.

How about C?
 
Huskyfan4evr said:
I read it as I’m probably out. That means he’s done college I assume.
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Given the context, that's clearly what he meant.

"I mean, Hawk is definitely out of here, so I’m not gonna have too much more time with him,” Jackson said. “I’m probably going to be out, Adama’s probably going to be out.”
 
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Son of Robert said:
Karaban! Good to hear, Andre is such a good teammate, gotta have that chemistry flowing thru the team to win big. It's the magic ingredient.
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It makes sense. AK always seemed to come through when they called his number. They just didn't need to call it so much because those in front of him were producing at a high level.
 
Waquoit said:
It makes sense. AK always seemed to come through when they called his number. They just didn't need to call it so much because those in front of him were producing at a high level.
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14/5/3 on close to 50/40/90 and all-conference... book it. FG% will be hardest to hit because 50% or more of his shots will be from deep.
 
husky429 said:
14/5/3 on close to 50/40/90 and all-conference... book it. FG% will be hardest to hit because 50% or more of his shots will be from deep.
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I highly doubt any player in UConn history has ever had a 50/40/90 season on that kind of volume. He's great but you might be going a little high with those shooting numbers.
 
superjohn said:
I highly doubt any player in UConn history has ever had a 50/40/90 season on that kind of volume. He's great but you might be going a little high with those shooting numbers.
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He was at 48/40/81 this year. To get to 14ppg he would need 2 more buckets per game. It really isn't that out of line. If you want me to be a little more realistic, I'll say 45/38/85... but that's silly to say instead of just using round numbers.

90% from the line is a tough ask. Hawkins was a freak shooter and hit 88%. I doubt Alex goes below 80%. He's a really, really good FT shooter.

I expect his FG% will drop because we should see him drive the ball more aggressively vs. tough defense.
 
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superjohn said:
I highly doubt any player in UConn history has ever had a 50/40/90 season on that kind of volume. He's great but you might be going a little high with those shooting numbers.
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husky429 said:
He was at 48/40/81 this year. To get to 14ppg he would need 2 more buckets per game. It really isn't that out of line. If you want me to be a little more realistic, I'll say 45/38/85... but that's silly to say instead of just using round numbers.

90% from the line is a tough ask. Hawkins was a freak shooter and hit 88%. I doubt Alex goes below 80%. He's a really, really good FT shooter.

I expect his FG% will drop because we should see him drive the ball more aggressively vs. tough defense.
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We've had a couple of guys come close but nobody has done it yet, FT% seems to be the biggest culprit

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To me Dre is a player that will surprise on Draft night being picked higher than expected. Great teammate, high motor, unreal athleticism. He has a significant lid on his ceiling because of that shot but his floor is also very high. Once the prospects that have the ability to grow into MVP's if the cards fell right came off the board I think he's in play. He's a plug and play starter and a glue guy in a league that lacks his skill set. This will come as a surprise but I think he goes top 20. I'd be surprised if it's much higher than that but if he's sitting there in the mid 20's I'd be mildly surprised.
 
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I love Andre but the fact that a scout loves his winning plays speaks more to a belief in his ability to ultimately carve out a role in the NBA. I don't think that implies, at all, that he's going to go in the first round. But I do believe he's gone, and I wish him nothing but the best.
 
cap10mayhem said:
To me Dre is a player that will surprise on Draft night being picked higher than expected. Great teammate, high motor, unreal athleticism. He has a significant lid on his ceiling because of that shot but his floor is also very high. Once the prospects that have the ability to grow into MVP's if the cards fell right came off the board I think he's in play. He's a plug and play starter and a glue guy in a league that lacks his skill set. This will come as a surprise but I think he goes top 20. I'd be surprised if it's much higher than that but if he's sitting there in the mid 20's I'd be mildly surprised.
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I tend to agree with you. If I’m the Brooklyn Nets for example who have picks #21 and #22- they just hit the reset button and are beginning a new rebuild - I think a guy like Andre Jackson who is a A+ culture presence, winner, and potential high-level connective piece - is well worth one of those picks for my franchise.

I do think he could be plug and play off the bench because of how well he processes the game… not day 1 starter unless the team is deliberately tanking
 
anyone else watching the combine? andre, great defense & passing but you need to hit that floater if that’s your go to shot.
 
Andre's gone. He'll be a late 1st or early 2nd pick. Still don't think it's the right move as I think his stock value and development will be higher playing next year at UConn than ending up in the development league. Money will be better in the short-term though.
 
wingsfan055 said:
Andre's gone. He'll be a late 1st or early 2nd pick. Still don't think it's the right move as I think his stock value and development will be higher playing next year at UConn than ending up in the development league. Money will be better in the short-term though.
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His stock is what it is. The development thing is just not correct.
 
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