Jalen Adams NBA Draft prospects

[Edward Sargent]

NBA Draft 2019 Best Remaining Players - ESPN Draftcast

For what it's worth they don't have Jalen in the top 100.....hope this lights a fire in him. To me it doesn't appear that he was the "gym rat" he needed to be in the off season working on his shooting.

I really appreciate Jalen and all our guys for hanging in with the program but amplifies that we are in desperate need of a talent infusion......not sure any legit NBA prospects on the roster, maybe Sid & Polley blossom in next couple years and surprise.

If Jalen played on a tourney team the last two years he would be high on that list

 

[Ukonnfan]

IMHO..Jalen may be a steal for someone in the draft. The right people, right decisions, and a “Eureka” moment when he sees what it takes in the pros, he could be very good. Like what happened when Kemba worked out with Ben. I’m secretly hoping Kemba would pay it forward to Jalen. Jalen could be very good. He has gifts that one can’t teach.

 

[Excalibur]

We never thought that Rodney would sniff the NBA, either. Adams is a better overall player. Better finisher, better handle, better distributor, similar rebounder, better mid-range shooter. Rodney was a better three point shooter.

Jalen’s issues are fixable, but at this point he will need to do it through the G league.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

I just see below grade shooting. He is a great athlete like Jerome Dyson who just didn’t improve his outside shooting enough as of right now to make the league. He doesn’t hustle at times too which might give you the idea he isn’t an athelete but I think that is more his mental makeup than physical.

Except Dyson had an average handle and wasn’t half the passer JA is. Dyson is a closer match with Rodney. But I wish JA had either of those guys aggressiveness and determination.

 

[jibsey]

There’s no jump shot from beyond 3. It’s a set shot. Like in the time of Bob Cousy. And peachbaskets. The only difference is that it’s one hand not 2.

 

[husky429]

There’s no jump shot from beyond 3. It’s a set shot. Like in the time of Bob Cousy. And peachbaskets. The only difference is that it’s one hand not 2.

yeah, I'm confused why people keep sayong he doesn't jump enough on 3s.

This issue is his hand position on the ball, and slightly low set point imo. And probably practice.

 

[3rdbass]

Except Dyson had an average handle and wasn’t half the passer JA is. Dyson is a closer match with Rodney. But I wish JA had either of those guys aggressiveness and determination.

Actually I remember Dyson with some sweet dimes but he wasn’t asked to play point like Jalen has until this year. Dyson had the luxury of scoring first and then picking parts of the game where he would give the ball for an assist. They are both natural 2’s. It’s just Jalen was asked to play the one since we had no true point guard. Rodney’s handle was worst than Dyson so I don’t see the comparison. Dyson was more athletic and could score inside better than Rodney. Dyson actually averaged 2.9 assists to Rodney’s 1.8. Dyson actually was at 4.2 were he had to help out at the point from time compared to Purvis 2.5 who had to do the same his senior year.

Dyson shot 32% of his shots from 3 point range at 32% while Rodney shot 46% of his shots from 3 point range at 36.5%. By Dyson’s Sr year he was shooting almost 75% or his shots from 2 point range compared to Rodney who was only shooting 45% of his shots from 2 point range.

Dyson was more of a slasher and creator while Rodney more of a 3 point threat. Stats don’t lie.

 

[husky429]

Actually I remember Dyson with some sweet dimes but he wasn’t asked to play point like Jalen has until this year. Dyson had the luxury of scoring first and then picking parts of the game where he would give the ball for an assist. They are both natural 2’s. It’s just Jalen was asked to play the one since we had no true point guard. Rodney’s handle was worst than Dyson so I don’t see the comparison. Dyson was more athletic and could score inside better than Rodney. Dyson actually averaged 2.9 assists to Rodney’s 1.8. Dyson actually was at 4.2 were he had to help out at the point from time compared to Purvis 2.5 who had to do the same his senior year.

Dyson shot 32% of his shots from 3 point range at 32% while Rodney shot 46% of his shots from 3 point range at 36.5%. By Dyson’s Sr year he was shooting almost 75% or his shots from 2 point range compared to Rodney who was only shooting 45% of his shots from 2 point range.

Dyson was more of a slasher and creator while Rodney more of a 3 point threat. Stats don’t lie.

Something something something, Rodney Purvis has small hands.

 

[HuskyBoi]

love the over criticism of jalen. 18.6 ppg and shooting 55 percent. i love you guys

 

[Hi-Low]

love the over criticism of jalen. 18.6 ppg and shooting 55 percent. i love you guys

Thread about Jalen being an NBA player.....specifically being drafted or not. He is a very good college player that was loyal to UConn through tough times, he was basically on an island for 2 years and didn't complain so he deserves praise for that.

Most of the comments have been critiquing his drive & if his game translates to NBA not that he hasn't produced.

 

[businesslawyer]

If he gets drafted it’s gunna be by a big March tournament if they get in. Kinda how Kemba raised his stock w a big tourney run. Or a big AAC tourney. Just hasn’t gotten exposure. Do I think he’s an NBA prospect? Yes. Is he ready? No. He’s too afraid of contact. Needs to be a little more efficient from deep. But if he works at it he can def make it. Most likely will be a G league player like Purvis

No. Kemba was a first team All American and national player of the year candidate when the regular season ended. Using a tournament run to get drafted would not make Adams like Kemba

 

[Griffman]

Can't shoot from deep.
Still waiting for him to dominate a game this year like one of the greats.
Great body control and finishes very well.
Good Free Throw shooter but doesn't get to the line enough.
Not a point guard.
Average defensive player.
All that being said, how would he make your NBA roster better?
Very good 4 year college basketball player that really never got much better.
I hope he ends his college career on a good note. He seems like a likable kid.

 

[jibsey]

Jalen is a very good player, he is not afraid of contact and he tries to avoid charging and fouling when he goes inside. Creative mid range scorer too. He would have to have a long range reliable jumper for the NBA and at this point it is not there. Could that change? Yes, but to me it’s unlikely.

 

[David 76]

I think Halen has dropped off from the past two years. Seems less likely to take over a game and dominate.

 

[husky429]

Jalen is a very good player, he is not afraid of contact and he tries to avoid charging and fouling when he goes inside. Creative mid range scorer too. He would have to have a long range reliable jumper for the NBA and at this point it is not there. Could that change? Yes, but to me it’s unlikely.

He may not be afraid of contact, but he avoids it like the plague. A turtle would draw more fouls than he does

 

[Dove]

I don't think Jalen's fire can be stoked. I think it is a permanent smolder.

 

[Dove]

love the over criticism of jalen. 18.6 ppg and shooting 55 percent. i love you guys

He didn't shoot 55% at crunch time v. Arizona.

So far his UCONN legacy is a 70 foot shot against Cincinnati.