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uconnever said:
Hawkins reminds me a lot of Caron. Not his play but his confidence in his game and ability to do whatever he wants out there. This could be really good. For me, we need Gaffney to be more consistent which I thought before yesterday was happening. If these two guys up their game consistently, the sky is the limit.
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I agree about Gaffney. Thought he was ready to shake things up. Yesterday was a let down.
 
uconnever said:
Hawkins reminds me a lot of Caron. Not his play but his confidence in his game and ability to do whatever he wants out there. This could be really good. For me, we need Gaffney to be more consistent which I thought before yesterday was happening. If these two guys up their game consistently, the sky is the limit.
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His body language after that turnover was the exact opposite of Caron Butler.
 
AJ's entry passes are one of the reasons he's in there but he does defer a lot. On that late 2 on 1 break, that pass shouldn't have been made. An athlete like him, he could have soared from the free throw line and slammed that thing home.
 
Jackson needs to keep playing his minutes to gain the confidence he needs. Should never have passed up dunk/layup shot late in game when he passed off to Sanogo for a contested shot which did not work. His passing is very effective, six assists, rebounding is good, ball handling will get better as will his defense. Never will be a great shooter, but all around game with 10-12 points should be in the cards.
 
Giddyup5 said:
Aj makes the best entry passes to Adama as well. Adama had 2 dunks which were both of great looks by AJ
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Watched a long highlight reel and he made so many great passes. Looked like a lot more assists than he got credit for. I'm sure Sanogo wants him on the floor even if some boneyarders don't.
 
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Andre could have had 3-4 more assists yesterday but Sanogo went through a tough stretch finishing at the rim. Obviously not Jackson's best game, and he will need to be more assertive offensively moving forward, but his passing ability is special. It was a good sign that we were able to pull out a win even with him and Martin (and eventually Whaley) fouling out in OT
 
Huskybass said:
Hawkins has the smoothness and look of a pro. I hope we get 2 seasons with him.
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I sort of do not like the early outs but with $ millions in the balance how can we blame student athletes from not taking chance on a career ending college game injury! I had suggested that schools buy special disability insurance policies from Lloyds of London for student athletes to try and keep them for 4 years!
 
Deepster said:
His body language after that turnover was the exact opposite of Caron Butler.
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Your probably right about that, but he still reminds me of him. Very good and smooth with their games, but you can catch an elbow or knee guarding them. Under control but reckless also, I love it. Obviously physically Hawkins has a ways to go to be compared to Caron, but to me a lot of similarities. He won’t be here past his sophomore year.
 
HuskyWarrior611 said:
Hawkins look a lot like Ray. If there’s one thing he’ll need to improve on that he may come back for a 2nd year for us his handle. That jumper is pure butter. Him and AJ need to play together more. Think they can feed off their playmaking and athleticism.
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Yesterday was the time I’ve watched Hawkins play. I like the Ray comparison…for some reason, in terms of body language and moxie goes, the first thing that came to mind when I saw him was Caron Butler. I know they play different positions and have different games but in terms of alpha dog/I’m the best dude out here attitude, I saw Caron and I like that.
 
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uconnever said:
Hawkins reminds me a lot of Caron. Not his play but his confidence in his game and ability to do whatever he wants out there. This could be really good. For me, we need Gaffney to be more consistent which I thought before yesterday was happening. If these two guys up their game consistently, the sky is the limit.
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That’s exactly what I see (Caron comparison).
 
uconngb said:
Polished is not a word that comes to my mind when I think of Jackson. We all know he’s a great athlete, but he is a major liability on offense. And his guy went by him at will today a few times. So what does he do that is so great? A highlight reel play or two per game, but I’m really not seeing it with him until he learns how to contribute more offensively. As stated ad nauseum, he and Whaley in the lineup together severely restricts us on offense.

More Hawkins please
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He's a decent secondary ball-handler and passer, but doesn't create his own offense. He's really only effective when paired with another ball-handler and 2 shooters.
 
David 76 said:
I agree about Gaffney. Thought he was ready to shake things up. Yesterday was a let down.
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You know the stereotype of the steady backup point guard who doesn't do a lot of exciting things, but doesn't make a lot of mistakes either?

Gaffney is the opposite.

I actually don't mind that. We're going to need his playmaking in those games where he's on.

He was basically the only one who showed up against Maryland last year.
 
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Deuce said:
It’s amazing to me how someone’s eyeballs could actually tell them AJ brings ‘almost nothing on both sides of the ball’
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Well the stats don't lie. I mean I like the guy and he is trying but he is very limited player and has issues covering smaller guards even with his athletic talent. Just don't see the NBA potential others see in him. He would have to totally transform his offense. Now Hawkins is the real deal and his shot is so pure. NBA is about creating your offense and shooting. Both of those things AJ lacks.
 
Scoe said:
Yes that sequence when Auburn was a turnover machine I feel we go up 20 there.
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People on here were saying Hawkins looked like he might of hurt his ankle and I could understand if that was the reason he sat so much in the 2nd but if he was fine, it blows my mind why he rode the bench so much. Yeah the turnover sucked but what are you going to do, I'm glad the team embraced him knowing how hard he took it. This team has so much firepower but the sky is the limit if hawkins can develop rapidly.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
He was basically the only one who showed up against Maryland last year.
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We know. Folks remind us whenever he has a lousy game. I don't see why he can't tighten up his ballhandling. Or finish a lay-up.
 
I’m good with Hawkins off the bench as long as he gets starters minutes it’s early still see his minutes ramp up more by big East play. We got a history of our top guys coming off the bench as freshman, Ray, Rudy, Kemba, Shabazz.
 
Letsgohuskies11 said:
People on here were saying Hawkins looked like he might of hurt his ankle and I could understand if that was the reason he sat so much in the 2nd but if he was fine, it blows my mind why he rode the bench so much. Yeah the turnover sucked but what are you going to do, I'm glad the team embraced him knowing how hard he took it. This team has so much firepower but the sky is the limit if hawkins can develop rapidly.
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Yeah we have no other SG with his talent out there. His shot is money and he can create off the dribble offense for himself. Not saying he a a great dribbler but good enough to get in the lane and hang and score. We need this element in our offense to go with AJ, Polley and Sanogo.
 
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3rdbass said:
Well the stats don't lie. I mean I like the guy and he is trying but he is very limited player and has issues covering smaller guards even with his athletic talent. Just don't see the NBA potential others see in him. He would have to totally transform his offense. Now Hawkins is the real deal and his shot is so pure. NBA is about creating your offense and shooting. Both of those things AJ lacks.
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There’s a big difference between providing nothing at both ends and NBA potential. Not trying to be condescending but ever watch off the ball when on D? Most people just watch the ball because it’s hard not to but you’d be surprised what guys do defensively off the ball
 
Deuce said:
There’s a big difference between providing nothing at both ends and NBA potential. Not trying to be condescending but ever watch off the ball when on D? Most people just watch the ball because it’s hard not to but you’d be surprised what guys do defensively off the ball
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I just keep noticing him get beat off the dribble badly. I like the guy and hope he develops his game but besides his passing and occasional highlight dunk I haven't seen a top 75 recruit. I know it is a different position and talent but basketball wise/athletic wise a good comparison might be Stanley Robinson. If AJ can develop into that offensively I will be happy.
 
Reminds me of Bouknight's coming out party in Charleston. I think he gets major run today.
 
Bonesbrigade said:
Yesterday was the time I’ve watched Hawkins play. I like the Ray comparison…for some reason, in terms of body language and moxie goes, the first thing that came to mind when I saw him was Caron Butler. I know they play different positions and have different games but in terms of alpha dog/I’m the best dude out here attitude, I saw Caron and I like that.
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Yeah love to see that type of confidence from a freshman. Especially when he seems to score so effortlessly. He isn’t the driver and finisher Bouknight is but his ability to get off a shot and drain it so far is the best we’ve seen in awhile.
 
3rdbass said:
Well the stats don't lie.
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No, but people that interpret stats do. For instance, just the other day someone tried to slam Whaley for his lack of stats.
 
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