Jackson?!

[UChusky916]

Where was Jackson tonight? I get he's a frosh and that Martin has played solid, but he's too talented to not see the floor, especially when our offense got flat.

The most disappointing thing was seeing Hurley trot out the same lineup in the second half when our offense was inept vs their zone. Same guards with Bouk, Gaff, RJ, and Martin. None of them could create. Gaff is never a shooting threat or someone who will beat you off the dribble, unfortunately. Jackson would have been the perfect guy to put in the middle of that zone with his passing skills and bouncy athleticism.

Gotta question Hurley a bit with being stubborn and not changing things when our offense stalled. USC blew multiple opportunities. Against a better team, we lose. But I guess a win is a win.

 

[krinklecut]

Where was Jackson tonight? I get he's a frosh and that Martin has played solid, but he's too talented to not see the floor, especially when our offense got flat.

The most disappointing thing was seeing Hurley trot out the same lineup in the second half when our offense was inept vs their zone. Same guards with Bouk, Gaff, RJ, and Martin. None of them could create. Gaff is never a shooting threat or off the dribble, unfortunately. Jackson would have been the perfect guy to put in the middle of that zone with his passing skills and bouncy athleticism.

Gotta question Hurley a bit with being stubborn and not changing things when our offense stalled. USC blew multiple opportunities. Against a better team, we lose. But I guess a win is a win.

They came out hot in the second half and played some great offense until the lineups changed - not really sure you’re hitting the mark here.

 

[Kitaman]

Against USC you needed experience (not experimenting), Jackson just ain't ready yet. No shame or nothing to read into. Lets evaluate in mid January, by then he should be 'revealed'.

 

[XLCenterFan]

All he can do is dunk. Needs to mature and build his game. I can't believe he was rated higher than Sanogo.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

He has a great future but the moment looked a little big fir him tonight. Martin was cool snd collected and we needed that.

 

[husky429]

Gonna be tough for him to find minutes if he can't shoot the rock. We're already throwing our 3+ guys that aren't a threat from 3 in any given lineup.

 

[kansashusky]

Hard to play him against a zone when he can’t shoot.

 

[auror]

They were in zone and he's a non-shooter. Plus they had shot blockers so he probably wasn't scoring in the paint. He didn't offer much in the matchup.

 

[Waquoit]

He has a great future but the moment looked a little big fir him tonight. Martin was cool snd collected and we needed that.

I think that was it. But Martin needs to finish.

 

[aceboon]

Jackson isn't helping that halfcourt offense in a game like that

 

[Palatine]

Jackson is a freshman in his third game. His defense looked pretty good. He just needs a couple of shots to fall. He will be a contributor.

 

[Huskyforlife]

He's not gonna play a lot this year. Bouk and Martin will get the majority of wing minutes it seems.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Couldn't afford his fouls with the refs calling it so soft and he can't shoot against zone. If the refs let them play, he would have seen more time when we were pressing. He'll have his time. Meanwhile he should be getting up 1000 3s a day

 

[navery12]

It was clear from the minutes he was on the floor he wasn't gonna be able to make an impact tonight

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Hard to play him against a zone when he can’t shoot.

I think Jackson can be successful playing in the middle of the zone at the free throw line. He can take one step from there and put it up or distribute. Also he can be used as a slasher along the baseline. Get him the ball within 10ft and he’ll make plays.

But I do think it will take Jackson time to get comfortable though. Maybe by February he’ll be a zone buster for us.

 

[bigknight3]

I like Martin starting and being the second option in transition. He's sees the angles and knows when to attack. I hope he learns to play with Bouknight.

Sometimes he should drive to score. Other times he needs to threaten the drive to set up Bouknight for corner 3s.

 

[Chin Diesel]

All he can do is dunk. Needs to mature and build his game. I can't believe he was rated higher than Sanogo.

You still haven't said anything. And nothing I've said is incorrect.

Considering he had 6 assists in his first game, yes, your observations are wrong.

 

[superjohn]

You still haven't said anything. And nothing I've said is incorrect.

You should just blame it on the IPA's.

 

[XLCenterFan]

@Chin Diesel You mean in practice against CCSU?

 

[UChusky916]

They came out hot in the second half and played some great offense until the lineups changed - not really sure you’re hitting the mark here.

We scored 3 points over the last 8+ mins of the game. At one point in the second half we were 1-14 shooting from the field. Hurley did nothing to adapt against their zone.

Inserting Jackson, a great passer, in the middle of the zone would have been interesting. I don't think he even saw the floor in the second half. Like I said, the kid is too talented to sit. Even if he's not there defensively, it's not like our D was lock-down either... we simply got lucky that USC missed open shots.

Against a better team we lose. It's fair to criticize why Hurley didn't adapt.

 

[Dove]

All he can do is dunk. Needs to mature and build his game. I can't believe he was rated higher than Sanogo.

lol...you're on fire tonight.

 

[UChusky916]

Hard to play him against a zone when he can’t shoot.

Then why did Gaff see so many mins? Same situation.

 

[XLCenterFan]

You should just blame it on the IPA's.

What's your excuse? Get some facts and come back and see me.

 

[87Xfer]

Where was Jackson tonight? I get he's a frosh and that Martin has played solid, but he's too talented to not see the floor, especially when our offense got flat.

The most disappointing thing was seeing Hurley trot out the same lineup in the second half when our offense was inept vs their zone. Same guards with Bouk, Gaff, RJ, and Martin. None of them could create. Gaff is never a shooting threat or someone who will beat you off the dribble, unfortunately. Jackson would have been the perfect guy to put in the middle of that zone with his passing skills and bouncy athleticism.

Gotta question Hurley a bit with being stubborn and not changing things when our offense stalled. USC blew multiple opportunities. Against a better team, we lose. But I guess a win is a win.

You are clearly in a position to criticize a win by a young team against a USC team with the Mobley bros + Peterson. Just stop.

 

[CTBasketball]

We play Jackson with that 2-3 zone we lose that game. Martin was crucial tonight.