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Borges: Andre Jackson is ‘so ready’ to begin his UConn MBB career

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“The thing that makes him the winner that he is, not only is he dynamic in transition, but he passes the ball, puts the ball in guys’ hands. He feels that if (James) Bouknight can get five open looks or (Jalen) Gaffney gets open looks, that ball’s gonna be on his hands. He’ll draw the double-team and give it up. And if the double-team doesn’t come, he’ll score it. He plays the right way. There’s not a selfishness in his game. He just plays to win, and he’s aware.”

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“The thing that makes him the winner that he is, not only is he dynamic in transition, but he passes the ball, puts the ball in guys’ hands. He feels that if (James) Bouknight can get five open looks or (Jalen) Gaffney gets open looks, that ball’s gonna be on his hands. He’ll draw the double-team and give it up. And if the double-team doesn’t come, he’ll score it. He plays the right way. There’s not a selfishness in his game. He just plays to win, and he’s aware.”

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Hurley and Tom prioritized Andre all summer even though he was practically a lock. That says something about how they feel about him as a player.
 
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“The thing that makes him the winner that he is, not only is he dynamic in transition, but he passes the ball, puts the ball in guys’ hands. He feels that if (James) Bouknight can get five open looks or (Jalen) Gaffney gets open looks, that ball’s gonna be on his hands. He’ll draw the double-team and give it up. And if the double-team doesn’t come, he’ll score it. He plays the right way. There’s not a selfishness in his game. He just plays to win, and he’s aware.”

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We are going to have great team speed.. If we can combine open spacing with great ball movement..Everyone will get their touches and points... I think RJ will be open for jumpers if the ball rotation comes back his way after the first pass or two..from Bouk and AJ.. As Dickie V would say.." Lob City..Baby"
 

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We are going to have great team speed.. If we can combine open spacing with great ball movement..Everyone will get their touches and points... I think RJ will be open for jumpers if the ball rotation comes back his way after the first pass or two..from Bouk and AJ.. As Dickie V would say.." Lob City..Baby"

Calhoun talked about speed towards the end of his career. He said Carolina always emphasized athleticism, dook emphasized skill and he emphasized speed.
 
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Calhoun talked about speed towards the end of his career. He said Carolina always emphasized athleticism, dook emphasized skill and he emphasized speed.
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If he is supremely athletic, a great passer, and shoots over 40% from 3, why was he not a Top 30 recruit?
247 still has him ranked outside of the top 100! After dominating playing a national schedule, shooting 45% from 3, winning NY state player of the year. The knock is that he’s just an athlete but he’s proved that he has serious ball skills as well. Not just his improved shooting his passing, his play making, his IQ, his leadership. Makes absolutely no sense to me.
 
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If he is supremely athletic, a great passer, and shoots over 40% from 3, why was he not a Top 30 recruit?
He wasn't shooting 40 % until after he signed with us!! New development..Wants to be Pistol Pete per him..
 
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Calhoun talked about speed towards the end of his career. He said Carolina always emphasized athleticism, dook emphasized skill and he emphasized speed.

JC, so the story does, while riding in an elevator at halftime of the 2014 championship game, supposedly said we will win because we are quicker ( or faster, there is a difference) and in better shape.
 
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If he is supremely athletic, a great passer, and shoots over 40% from 3, why was he not a Top 30 recruit?
I hesitate to say this because the overall point is true and Jackson was highly underrated, but take the 3P% with context, Gilbert was at 54% his senior year. I think he'll be competent from 3 which opens a ton of doors for him but he's not going to be a knockdown shooter, at least right away
 
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He wasn't shooting 40 % until after he signed with us!! New development..Wants to be Pistol Pete per him..
JC and DH..By virtue of not having Bag Men..Have to recruit a different way .. They have to recruit under the radar guys with huge upside.. They have both been tremendously successful with this strategy..Enjoy the Ride!!
 
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I hesitate to say this because the overall point is true and Jackson was highly underrated, but take the 3P% with context, Gilbert was at 54% his senior year. I think he'll be competent from 3 which opens a ton of doors for him but he's not going to be a knockdown shooter, at least right away
Gilbert was a superstar before he came here. Injuries made him a role player.
 
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Gilbert was a superstar before he came here. Injuries made him a role player.
Yeah not meant as a shot at Gilbert or Jackson. More a reminder that the translation from HS to college 3 point shooting isn't exactly linear
 
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If he is supremely athletic, a great passer, and shoots over 40% from 3, why was he not a Top 30 recruit?

The shooting is new. And he can't shoot off the dribble. He barely shot at all until this high school season--our coaches likely got in his ear about developing that ability. He is extremely TO prone.

But he is also underrated. High hops, defensive potential, and passing ability at 6'7 are legit.
 

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