Jax's shot

[jibsey]

Based on these recent videos, he getting his shot off without hesitation and that’s different than the past. He paused quite a bit when he was open last year. Could translate into better scoring for him.

 

[DrZzzz]

A but smoother, but he's still releasing it just above chin height.

Yeah. Makes it easier to block/strip.

 

[Umami Zen]

Since he came to Storrs--His release point has gotten progressively higher. Would rather have the ball go into the hole at a reasonable rate than have a good-looking shot that doesn't go in. He is going to have more shooters surrounding him than in the previous two seasons .We don't need him to be an elite shooter.

He brings too many more valuable attributes to the table to get hung up on form of jumper. IMO--Results over form is more important.

 

[MexicoHusky]

I'd hope it's getting better. Hard to get worse. Or less conventional is probably better way to word it. Keep it up Andre.

 

[imno1]

I'd hope it's getting better. Hard to get worse. Or less conventional is probably better way to word it. Keep it up Andre.

He was 3rd on the team in 3 pt% last season. His shot may not be textbook but some on this board are way too critical just because he doesn’t look pretty shooting the ball.

 

[dennismenace]

Ugly shooting form certainly worked for him

It's like a "Bunny Hop" set shot but who cares if it isn't "perfect form". It's the NBA and he's making it work for him. The commentary is hilarious: "How does he do it?" Why do they all have to look alike? Who made that "rule"?

 

[husky429]

He was 3rd on the team in 3 pt% last season. His shot may not be textbook but some on this board are way too critical just because he doesn’t look pretty shooting the ball.

Per minute he was also 6th on the team in attempts. It's easy to put up 36% when your closest defender is getting a massage from the trainer.

 

[Billy Bob]

He was 3rd on the team in 3 pt% last season. His shot may not be textbook but some on this board are way too critical just because he doesn’t look pretty shooting the ball.

For most of his 3s he was not being guarded and was wide open

 

[Billy Bob]

For most of his 3s he was not being guarded and was wide open. A 6 ft guard could block his shot

 

[NotADime89]

Per minute he was also 6th on the team in attempts. It's easy to put up 36% when your closest defender is getting a massage from the trainer.

So should we not count them as makes?

 

[KembaStepback]

I think his left hand finishes oddly which makes the entire shot look off. It is a bit of a low release but going in is what matters.

 

[navery12]

So should we not count them as makes?

No they still count but the number of shots you take absolutely matters in the context of someone as a 3 point shooter

 

[MexicoHusky]

He was 3rd on the team in 3 pt% last season. His shot may not be textbook but some on this board are way too critical just because he doesn’t look pretty shooting the ball.

Maybe... but right now his his limited offensive abilities may be the reason he's not in the NBA. So there's legit financial impacts to his shooting issues and limited offensive abilities in general

 

[Stinger92860]

Since he came to Storrs--His release point has gotten progressively higher. Would rather have the ball go into the hole at a reasonable rate than have a good-looking shot that doesn't go in. He is going to have more shooters surrounding him than in the previous two seasons .We don't need him to be an elite shooter.

He brings too many more valuable attributes to the table to get hung up on form of jumper. IMO--Results over form is more important.

If his goal is to play in the NBA, and it should be considering his physical talents, a better shot technique will be needed. In college, he will need to play off the ball and the defense will have play off him also, for him to get his shot off. A small guard playing D in his chest, will be able to defend his shot. Now, he could go around them and finish or distribute. But in the NBA many players have all the tools.

 

[Umami Zen]

If his goal is to play in the NBA, and it should be considering his physical talents, a better shot technique will be needed. In college, he will need to play off the ball and the defense will have play off him also, for him to get his shot off. A small guard playing D in his chest, will be able to defend his shot. Now, he could go around them and finish or distribute. But in the NBA many players have all the tools.

Agree with you about the necessity to improve form for the NBA once drafted. My comments were about this year's CBB season. I would expect that the team that eventually drafts him will have confidence in their skill development guys/and his hard work to get him to where he needs to be if not resolved while at UConn.

 

[Billy Bob]

Agree with you about the necessity to improve form for the NBA once drafted. My comments were about this year's CBB season. I would expect that the team that eventually drafts him will have confidence in their skill development guys/and his hard work to get him to where he needs to be if not resolved while at UConn.

For example, look at Tebow who won the Heisman. Unbelievably, they had to work from scratch on his footwork and throwing motion. Never worked for him and he faded from view. It's not like AJ is 6'9" (more like 6'5") and at that height he would have to be a SG or small forward which requires you to be a real offensive threat which he is not.

 

[RipCity]

No they still count but the number of shots you take absolutely matters in the context of someone as a 3 point shooter

An example would be Shonn Miller who shot 27% as the main focus at Cornell, then 37% here only spotting up and taking open looks.

 

[Umami Zen]

For example, look at Tebow who won the Heisman. Unbelievably, they had to work from scratch on his footwork and throwing motion. Never worked for him and he faded from view. It's not like AJ is 6'9" (more like 6'5") and at that height he would have to be a SG or small forward which requires you to be a real offensive threat which he is not.

BB.. I get it.. Familiar w/Tebow as a former Bronco season ticket-holder.. AJ has work to do and I don't think anyone disagrees with that. The irony is that he brings some unique-and in some cases-- elite skills as a potential NBA player -- Shooting and shooting form is not one of them.

 

[husky429]

If his goal is to play in the NBA, and it should be considering his physical talents, a better shot technique will be needed. In college, he will need to play off the ball and the defense will have play off him also, for him to get his shot off. A small guard playing D in his chest, will be able to defend his shot. Now, he could go around them and finish or distribute. But in the NBA many players have all the tools.

Players don't really change their shooting form in college. They wait until they get to the league... there are very limited opportunities to work with coaches full-time on shooting like pros would get.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Does it look better?

Great! But he should also work on his layups.

 

[Huskyforlife]

For example, look at Tebow who won the Heisman. Unbelievably, they had to work from scratch on his footwork and throwing motion. Never worked for him and he faded from view. It's not like AJ is 6'9" (more like 6'5") and at that height he would have to be a SG or small forward which requires you to be a real offensive threat which he is not.

If Andre wins the Heisman equivalent as a college player, I think we can accept him putting off his form change until the pros.

 

[Dean Wormer]

It looks quicker, but I’m more worried about his a pull-up and floater improvement than just the straight jumper.
If Dre ever gets that part of his game in gear combined with his passing ability, he’ll be BEPOY. Calling it now.

 

[DrZzzz]

Still slow and janky, but if it goes in 36%+ of the time, who cares?

There’s no style points.

Andrew does if he wants to be in the NBA. He needs to make way more 3-pointers at the same or higher percentage.

 

[jibsey]

Watch Steph Curry's shot. He brings the ball down to his waist for momentum before he shoots. His release point is higher than Jax who pushes his shot but does the same thing. Curry gets the shot off very quick and Jax even though he should get blocked with lower release needs to do the same thing. Hesitation is his enemy We'll see.