That's why I feel compelled to bring it up every time, the HS 3 point line is shorter and he's 6'8. It definitely happened, but just to try and temper expectations that he's not going to come here and disappoint by only shooting 30% next year
Agree. In addition to the 3 point line being significantly deeper - the speed of the college game, the pressure (fear of being yanked from the game), and the guys you are playing against make a big difference. He will be playing against guys who can actually contest and block his shot and are much quicker to close out. Also, AJ won't be playing 30 minutes per game so he won't be in as much of a flow or have as much confidence shooting the 3 as he would in the high school setting.
Quite frankly, he’s a very bright kid. Andre is so right, you can’t be a team leader if you don’t know where you are suppose to be on the court. Additionally, as Chief has said before, he’s very unselfish and respects the game.
Andre is 6’8.??? I thought he was 6 ‘5 or maybe 6’6?
He might be 6'6, I feel like he's been listed at 6'6 and 6'7 but right now I'm not in any mood to argue semantics
I hope you're right, but I hate his mechanics. I can't see him shooting 30% as a freshman.
Lonzo had much worse mechanics and shot 41% so I think Andre can get to low 30s
I'm guessing lonzo didn't start shooting 3s as a senior, and I'd consider him an outlier. He also was able to change his mechanics in one NBA off season, after his original failed him.
That 41% was in his college season. I don't expect Andre to even get there but was the only bad form example I could think of.
Absolutely, he just needs to be respectable out there.
Confirmation that Jackson did shoot 45% from 3 this year.
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Don't know if you're suggesting I'm one of the "most casual of our beloved Casual Fans" or not..I don't consider myself casual.. Pretty sure I know talent when I see it..I do not see AJ as a high volume 3 point shooter in college.. I do think he'll need a decent outside shot if he wants to play at the next level.I am optimistic about this 2020 roster..Esp if the last roster spot is filled by a tenacious rebounder. Quite frankly..I generally agree with Chief's casual observations..
Please note you invite your friends to dinner but a cannibal invites you FOR dinner
I hope he will still come after he finds out I’ve been questioned by the grammar police
Ja Morant was a much different story, I believe he only had one offer at D1. He was on no ones radar. But you’re right in the sense that recruiting is hardly an exact science and kids are looked over like Morant every year. We see it all the time. Guys get overrated based on athleticism, certain traits etc, while other really skilled players get buried.
Should we expect him shooting free throws underhanded?
I think AJ was referring more to his (PP) passing skills.. Using his unique and original talents within the context of ball movement and team play.. AJ strikes me as having a very high BBIQ..Smart young man.. Will be fun to watch him develop under DH..
That vertical is unreal! Looks photoshopped.
When will 247 update their recruiting rankings? Summer b-ball not being able to happen certainly changes things. He’s ranked 108 by 247 and 32 by ESPN. One of these two sites is way off, let’s hope it’s 247. Can’t wait to see this kid and this team play, the world needs UConn b-ball in the Big East starting on time next season.
