"He's the best athlete I've ever seen in person."

[Palatine]

"He's a freak of all freaks."
YIKES!!!

 

[HooperScooper]

Are you trying to leave us all wanting a little more? I'll provide it.

The coach may raise a few eyebrows with this assessment of freshman Andre Jackson: “He’s the best athlete I’ve ever seen in person,” Hurley said. “Somebody’s going to put that on Twitter and [James] Bouknight mentioned that to me, but Andre’s the freak of all freaks and I think he’ll eventually be drafted as a point guard.”

Dan Hurley exhorts UConn men to ‘finish, finish, finish’ what they’ve started in season finale vs. Georgetown

It is easy to believe the UConn men put themselves over the top with their win at Seton Hall on Wednesday. But there is one more game to play in the regular season, and coach Dan Hurley has been wa…

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[Dove]

Andre is "The Answer"

 

[superjohn]

I've been saying this since day 1. He's the best run jump athlete we've ever had and he's a point guard.

 

[BlueDogs]

He is so smooth he looks effortless and with total court vision, he is headed for greatness if he can find his shot.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Waiting for Nelson to declare AJ isn't a Big East caliber athlete.

 

[Ratso]

Andre is "The Answer"

 

[WeAreUCONN]

Iono bout best athlete but he’s the best nonchalant passer I’ve ever seen.
he needs to put more zip on his passes and maybe try using both hands.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I saw the thread title and wondered if the Brady thread got locked and then rebooted by someone who just wasn't through.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Said Andre will be a triple double machine. And then was trying to verbalize the ways he can do it. Mentioned assists and rebounding first, then he brought up scoring. Then mentioned steals and D.

Jackson is the anti-Polley. And I don't say that disparagingly towards Polley. Polley is a one trick pony with his 3 point shot. But if he isn't scoring from deep, he doesn't impact the game. Jackson's offense right now is almost a by product of just having minutes played. He has to score somehow eventually. But even when he isn't scoring he impacts everything. Hurley mentioned how UConn's defensive numbers have impoved significantly since AJ's return.

Next year AJ can easily be a 12 point, 8 rebound, 6 assist player with a couple of steals and blocks every game. I know his 3 point shot needs massive improvement but his FT shooting form and numbers look solid now. Just be aggressive and take everything as close to the rim as possible.

 

[CL82]

Are you trying to leave us all wanting a little more? I'll provide it.

The coach may raise a few eyebrows with this assessment of freshman Andre Jackson: “He’s the best athlete I’ve ever seen in person,” Hurley said. “Somebody’s going to put that on Twitter and [James] Bouknight mentioned that to me, but Andre’s the freak of all freaks and I think he’ll eventually be drafted as a point guard.”

Dan Hurley exhorts UConn men to ‘finish, finish, finish’ what they’ve started in season finale vs. Georgetown

It is easy to believe the UConn men put themselves over the top with their win at Seton Hall on Wednesday. But there is one more game to play in the regular season, and coach Dan Hurley has been wa…

www.courant.com

 

[Watchdog]

Waiting for Nelson to declare AJ isn't a Big East caliber athlete.

I didn't realize AJ was from NJ.............

 

[TheChamps990411]

With his athleticism and size if he ever develops a consistent jumpshot and starts beating guys off the dribble with all his other skills he could play himself into the #1 pick in the draft ISYN!

 

[WeAreUCONN]

I've been saying this since day 1. He's the best run jump athlete we've ever had and he's a point guard.

I guess you’re new to Uconn basketball and never saw Stanley Robinson aka Sticks play.
look him up. He was pretty good.

 

[WeAreUCONN]

I've been saying this since day 1. He's the best run jump athlete we've ever had and he's a point guard.

I guess you’re new to Uconn basketball and never saw Stanley Robinson aka Sticks play.
look him up. He was pretty good.

I’m not hating on Jackson but let’s get serious. He’s averaging 3 points and 1 assist per game.
but all of a sudden he’s the best Uconn athlete ever and a future top 5 pick next year.
i like his hustle but he’s loose with the ball and he can’t shoot.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I guess you’re new to Uconn basketball and never saw Stanley Robinson aka Sticks play.
look him up. He was pretty good.

I’m not hating on Jackson but let’s get serious. He’s averaging 3 points and 1 assist per game.
but all of a sudden he’s the best Uconn athlete ever and a future top 5 pick next year.
i like his hustle but he’s loose with the ball and he can’t shoot.

Just in case your "top 5 pick" was directed at my comment let me be clear hes a long way from the player i described and he may never get there but i never said next year.

 

[Umami Zen]

Said Andre will be a triple double machine. And then was trying to verbalize the ways he can do it. Mentioned assists and rebounding first, then he brought up scoring. Then mentioned steals and D.

Jackson is the anti-Polley. And I don't say that disparagingly towards Polley. Polley is a one trick pony with his 3 point shot. But if he isn't scoring from deep, he doesn't impact the game. Jackson's offense right now is almost a by product of just having minutes played. He has to score somehow eventually. But even when he isn't scoring he impacts everything. Hurley mentioned how UConn's defensive numbers have impoved significantly since AJ's return.

Next year AJ can easily be a 12 point, 8 rebound, 6 assist player with a couple of steals and blocks every game. I know his 3 point shot needs massive improvement but his FT shooting form and numbers look solid now. Just be aggressive and take everything as close to the rim as possible.

IMO. Once DH green lights Andre with the ball in his hands ,which will be next year, he will display Bouk-like finishing skills in breaking down the defender when going to the hoop. He was a ball dominant scorer in HS and is comfortable with the ball in his hands and I can see him being utilized more in that way once Bouk has moved on.

He needs to be surrounded by players who can adjust to his passing excellence and court vision by being ready to catch his passes. At the next level that will not be an issue--at the college level its more of a challenge..BTW.Not saying DH is going to take the ball out of his PGs hands in deference to AJ but more in a secondary role as a ball handler(ala Bouk).

I expect his shooting form to improve this offseason with a full summer of skill development and more SnC. His ability to score is not in question but rather an improvement in form for a more predictable jump shot for his future at the next level. Maybe RJ and JHawk can help him with that..Very bright future.

 

[metsfan2323]

I’m not hating on Jackson but let’s get serious. He’s averaging 3 points and 1 assist per game.
but all of a sudden he’s the best Uconn athlete ever and a future top 5 pick next year.
i like his hustle but he’s loose with the ball and he can’t shoot.

It's acknowledged that the top of the draft predictions are dependent on him developing his shot.
If he does he will be a Cade Cunningham type of prospect, AKA the top pick in the draft. He already has the passing skills, I don't care what your assist stats say.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Are you trying to leave us all wanting a little more? I'll provide it.

The coach may raise a few eyebrows with this assessment of freshman Andre Jackson: “He’s the best athlete I’ve ever seen in person,” Hurley said. “Somebody’s going to put that on Twitter and [James] Bouknight mentioned that to me, but Andre’s the freak of all freaks and I think he’ll eventually be drafted as a point guard.”

Dan Hurley exhorts UConn men to ‘finish, finish, finish’ what they’ve started in season finale vs. Georgetown

It is easy to believe the UConn men put themselves over the top with their win at Seton Hall on Wednesday. But there is one more game to play in the regular season, and coach Dan Hurley has been wa…

www.courant.com

His vision and passing is something we haven’t had since, idk Marcus Williams?? I can see him as a point guard or a point forward

 

[UConnSwag11]

Iono bout best athlete but he’s the best nonchalant passer I’ve ever seen.
he needs to put more zip on his passes and maybe try using both hands.

What are you talking about? He whips those passes

 

[businesslawyer]

I've been saying this since day 1. He's the best run jump athlete we've ever had and he's a point guard.

When he comes from 20 feet away and swats a Shaq dunk into the stands, and literally leapfrogs a future NBA forward, give me a call.

 

[AdamaNation]

With his athleticism and size if he ever develops a consistent jumpshot and starts beating guys off the dribble with all his other skills he could play himself into the #1 pick in the draft ISYN!

Remember Ason Kidd?

 

[mauconnfan]

He can pass, has excellent vision. The athleticism is beyond obvious and ceiling high. He can defend already could eventually be special on that end. He can rebound in traffic as he beats people to the ball off the rim reads the carom real well.

He will need to find at least a mid range game to be the guy we hope he can be. Right now I see a guy who can create but if not an open lane can’t stop and pop for now and isn’t being respectfully guarded on the perimeter for now. Teams will offer him to shoot before they don’t sag on Bouk, RJ or Polley. He could get to being the real deal but there’s lots of work to do. Having said that we’re lucky to have this kid as a Husky.

 

[ucp990411]

Iono bout best athlete but he’s the best nonchalant passer I’ve ever seen.
he needs to put more zip on his passes and maybe try using both hands.

Burt how many of his passes get intercepted or deflected? Very few if any. His passes are always catchable passes, not landing at someones feet.

 

[huskyfan224]

He’s an absolute stud