Andre Jackson to UConn

[intlzncster]

Made more 3s than his 17u mixtape!

He was a smaller PG then, no? Maybe still hasn't grown into his body yet in terms of shooting. Nobody's mentioned that yet, so it might be BS

 

[3rdbass]

His shot actually looked decent in 6th grade. What happened?

 

[gtcam]

HEY AZORANGE
What did you say you would do if AJ wound up picking UConn????????????????????
I've been looking at the Syracuse Blog but you remain silent
Typical Cuse fan - spew crap and nothing behind it

WELCOME TO THE GOOD GUYS AJ

 

[BFieldHusky]

Thats @pauliepeppas for ya! Syracuse education!

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Andre!!!

 

[CallMeBruce]

"Husky fans will find this acquisition particularly satisfying, as Jackson had long been considered a strong Syracuse lean, but in typical Jim Boeheim fashion, the Syracuse coach let this one slip through his snot-covered fingers. This is a particularly big setback for the Orange, as the coaching staff spent a tremendous amount of time and effort recruiting Jackson, whose length and athleticism made him an ideal option for the Bad Defense."

My guy you could at least link me

 

[CL82]

“Syracuse, in a way they’re kind of the same as Iowa in the way that they want me to play.,” Jackson said. “They want to increase their pace of play to get me downhill off ball screens, try to get me to play at the bottom of the zone. My length would be good in the zone and all that kind of stuff, and I definitely agree with a lot of stuff that they say. And they’re pretty good.”

Hmm I may add that to plucky and gritty.


Here's a 'cuse take on the decision

UConn pitched an uptempo offense - which Jackson prefers - and man-to-man defense. The Huskies, too, touted their new/old allegiance with the Big East Conference to Jackson, who is close with his mom and his younger brother and wanted to play someplace where they could watch his games. Albany sits midway between Storrs and Syracuse. And the Big East offers closer road games. Providence, Seton Hall, St. John’s, Villanova and Georgetown are within driving distance. The Big East holds its conference tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Pour all of those ingredients in a blender and Connecticut emerged as the winner for Jackson’s services.

 

[Wordbomar]

 

[Vancat]

My guy you could at least link me

Sorry! Hurley Locks Down High-Flying Forward - A Dime Back

 

[UConnKev]

 

[UConnKev]

 

[ctchamps]

My guy you could at least link me

Bardo!

Great Article!

 

[Palatine]

Nice.

 

[RichZ]

I hope that handle survived his growth spurt, because he had a real good one when he was 12, and we could definitely use a wing that can drive into traffic and lay it off.

 

[Chief00]

Fruscio is coach of Albany Academy.

Jimmy Hart director of City Rocks said the following:
He was a point guard for us since age 9, and then he grew all of a sudden so he’s played a lot of point in his career.

“He can really find shooters and has great court vision for a guy who’s pushing it at that pace. Some guys who jump will do a great dunk when they’re wide open, this guy dunks violently on people. I mean, he’s aggressive. He attacks the rim with no fear. Great instincts as a defender and his shot is getting better.”

Hart believes Hurley will coach him up even more.

“Well, Danny gets the most out of his guys,” Hart said. “He’s a tough guy and I think that’s why he’s choosing Danny. He’s trying to get with a head coach that he feels is going to push him real hard and get the most out of him and not leave any stone unturned. He’s opting for tough coaching. And his high school coach is a tough coach, too.”

Door #1 - Mission Accomplish.

I agree, the underrated part of Dre’s game is his passing ability.

Will the Cuse posse in NJ and NY learn a lesson about who to go to war against and bad mouth?

They chose the low road and that’s not our normal style but we can beat them like a drum in that game too.

Let’s go get a Big behind Door #2.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I wonder if him and Cam Thomas had a nice conversation during their first official visit?

 

[superjohn]

I hope that handle survived his growth spurt, because he had a real good one when he was 12, and we could definitely use a wing that can drive into traffic and lay it off.

He can handle, has vision, plays d, and rebounds. It's all about improving that shot.

 

[polycom]

But moving to the big east doesn't matter for recruiting.

 

[intlzncster]

But moving to the big east doesn't matter for recruiting.

Who the hell said that?

 

[ctchamps]

Door #1 - Mission Accomplish.

I agree, the underrated part of Dre’s game is his passing ability.

Will the Cuse posse in NJ and NY learn a lesson about who to go to war against and bad mouth?

They chose the low road and that’s not our normal style but we can beat them like a drum in that game too.

Let’s go get a Big behind Door #2.

PM me what game they played and the hand we played.

I felt Richmond's recruitment had coaches telling him Hurley was done because of his back. Wondered if Cuse played that card.

 

[DrZzzz]

I read somewhere that Andre said he had spoken to Omoruyi about attending UConn together (and Isaiah Jackson about going to Syracuse together). Hopefully this becomes a package deal.

 

[ctchamps]

Gerry McNamara can stay there a while too. The staff running circles around him for Akok and Jackson.

Revenge for six overtime loss is so sweet. They never would have won that if Dyson was healthy. Fate will not be denied.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Who the hell said that?

For years people made the argument our recruiting woes had nothing to do with the AAC. Can't remember exactly who, but there were discussions about it.

 

[Guapo]

But moving to the big east doesn't matter for recruiting.

Imagine being one of “those people” and having it shoved, every day, in you face, how incredibly stupid they were for thinking that?

 

[the Q]

Revenge for six overtime loss is so sweet. They never would have won that if Dyson was healthy. Fate will not be denied.

Is 2014 the fates returning fire for that clearly infeiror 2009 team getting a home game and having Dyson hurt?