Jaylin Stewart Appreciation Thread

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And that’s why this team is so special, it’s all about the TEAM

 

[Hunt for 7]

To the original caption in the X post. Alex Karaban already is something. A leader at 20 years old. A millionaire at 20 years old (not inherited). And a terrific human being who already knows how important it is to not put yourself first when it is not the right thing to do. Congratulations to his parents. They did a great job raising him. I am certain Kentucky has a bench full of one and done players that would have reacted the same way.

 

[Scrutineer]

My guess is at a minimum Jaylin and Solo will have very large rolls next year. Can’t imagine the sell will have to be that hard for either.

Hopefully you don't mean it'll take large rolls of NIL $ for them to stay................

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Hopefully you don't mean it'll take large rolls of NIL $ for them to stay................

Maybe autocorrect was on to something.

 

[Scrutineer]

Jaylin is Toraino Walker ('90) 2.0.

I like the sentimental aspect of what you're saying but Toraino is not the guy you want JS to emulate. Didn't improve much as a player and later ends up in the slammer...........and not as a dunker.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Dude has star written all over him.

 

[Scrutineer]

For those who kept on complaining about him shooting 3s, "I fart in your general direction!"

Stewart was huge today, breaking the game open for us.

The "Holy Grail" in fact.............

 

[Hunt for 7]

So Stewart should declare after the season if this traditional expert take about AK and others is correct. You can clearly see Stewart’s size, ability to handle and shoot the ball and his general + athleticism projects probably higher than AK’s at the next level. He could easily be a second round pick if he continues this level of productivity throughout the tournament especially with the attention we will get if we make a run. I think we should start getting worried because why wouldn’t a kid take the opportunity to get drafted play in the g league for two years because it is a way better environment to develop a young players game. Sure this post has sarcasm but really think about it. You can see special written all over this kid. He is going to play in the nba. Why wait? I am just applying the takes I see the expert BY’s making on a regular basis. How many of the 5* sitting on Kentucky’s bench are going to declare and get drafted purely on potential. Maybe none I don’t know I just know there have been some of those players taken in the first round. Usually the lottery is reserved for talent only not productivity at the college level.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

So Stewart should declare after the season if this traditional expert take about AK and others is correct. You can clearly see Stewart’s size, ability to handle and shoot the ball and his general + athleticism projects probably higher than AK’s at the next level. He could easily be a second round pick if he continues this level of productivity throughout the tournament especially with the attention we will get if we make a run. I think we should start getting worried because why wouldn’t a kid take the opportunity to get drafted play in the g league for two years because it is a way better environment to develop a young players game. Sure this post has sarcasm but really think about it. You can see special written all over this kid. He is going to play in the nba. Why wait? I am just applying the takes I see the expert BY’s making on a regular basis. How many of the 5* sitting on Kentucky’s bench are going to declare and get drafted purely on potential. Maybe none I don’t know I just know there have been some of those players taken in the first round. Usually the lottery is reserved for talent only not productivity at the college level.

Such a nice thread ruined by such a phenomenally dumb take.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Such a nice thread ruined by such a phenomenally dumb take.

Yup I get it I wrote just for you and those who liked your response. It was sarcastic but one line condescending posts are a specialty of the true deep thinkers on this board. You know the experts. For three months I have been saying Jaylin could end up being a big piece for us come tournament time. You could see the talent dripping off him. I wanted him to keep shooting and I was advised a few times how “phenomenally dumb” a take that was. Not those exact words but same intent.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Yup I get it I wrote just for you and those who liked your response. It was sarcastic but one line condescending posts are a specialty of the true deep thinkers on this board. You know the experts. For three months I have been saying Jaylin could end up being a big piece for us come tournament time. You could see the talent dripping off him. I wanted him to keep shooting and I was advised a few times how “phenomenally dumb” a take that was. Not those exact words but same intent.

You were the only poster high on Jaylin… got it.

 

[ctchamps]

Jaylin has a deep bag off the dribble that he isn't getting to use right now. Mich better than Alex's. He'll be a fun player next season

Giving you credit for recognizing how great a player Jaylin is and pointing it out in your reviews of his games when we were recruiting him and after his commitment. I was wrong in thinking Jayden would be quicker to contribute this year. One of the reasons you belong in the community of Boneyard nerds.

 

[GlastonTim]

To think that any fan knows better than Dan about the players path forward and the decisions they make regarding going to the NBA is ludicrous. End discussion.

 

[husky429]

Giving you credit for recognizing how great a player Jaylin is and pointing it out in your reviews of his games when we were recruiting him and after his commitment. I was wrong in thinking Jayden would be quicker to contribute this year. One of the reasons you belong in the community of Boneyard nerds.

I thought Jayden would contribute as well. I'm guessing his 3pt shot hasn't translated to the tougher level of competition in practices.

Jaylin (like Castle) was a pretty awful defender in hs. Getting those two bought in and defending with IQ was a heck of a coaching job

 

[ctchamps]

Funny that after the 2nd Marquette game there were posters that wanted him to stop shooting 3s, this is why you let guys shoot to keep their confidence and mindset high

He doesn't take those shots unless he's making them in practice and the coaches give him the nod to take it in a game if he's open. Same with Solo. Fans are too in the moment reactive and don't take this into consideration.

I was surprised when I saw Alex approaching the scorers table after Stewie made the second three. He was not only scoring but neutralized Joplin which I felt was the more significant accomplishment. The post about Alex telling coach to leave him in not only shows the team first spirit of our players but tells me Hurley respects the opinions of his players in his decision making.

 

[hoophuskee]

Amazing performance by Jaylin and amazing move by Hurley. Last year v Marq around this time I thought Hurley blew it and gave reasons. OFC the NCAA showed he's amazing. And is amazing - more than amazing now. What a monster he has built - and an amazing coach.

With that said-- his move to bring in Jaylin was magnificent. Defensive, can anyone explain why this move worked so well?
Was it? Or a combo of? Or is there something specific about Jaylin and his defense you can share other than say he has gotten smarter and improved. Caraban was struggling to defend the post. So bringing in Jaylin - was it because

1-- Karaban had tired legs and substituting with Jaylin was just to give Karaban a breather?
2-- Or just fresher legs of Jaylin was the difference?
3-- Jaylin has elite quickness for his size?
4-- Jaylin has elite strength for someone 6'7 - 205.
5-- Did Clingan come back in at the same time which would have nullified the low posting? I can’t recall at that time.

I just recall that as soon as Jaylin came in, Marquette stopped using their PF to low post. Great job Jaylin!!! Great job Hurley!!!

 

[tzznandrew]

He doesn't take those shots unless he's making them in practice and the coaches give him the nod to take it in a game if he's open. Same with Solo. Fans are too in the moment reactive and don't take this into consideration.

They coaches were even talking to and encouraging Ball after the missed three and foul as he was coming out. Instructing, not yelling. They had no problem with that shot.

 

[ctchamps]

First off I understand this is long don’t read it and dismiss it I get it. But this topic is way more complicated than just a one line condescending post:
What I don’t get is how we just put everyone in the same bucket. Life is short and being a 20 yr old college kid making millions while improving at his craft has to be something a young man could consider. This is not like get hurt and they can’t fix it with modern medicine. You can call it whatever you want but the reason our government is broken is because boomers don’t believe in change.

I love the irony here!

 

[Luna]

Dude has star written all over him.

Is this a quote from Jaylin Stewart?

 

[Hunt for 7]

I love the irony here!

I call it self awareness. I know where I am in the spectrum and I also understand how hard it is to think differently the older you get.

 

[aceboon]

Is this a quote from Jaylin Stewart?

Yes, click the Forbes article that the tweet is quoting

 

[inWV]

Amazing performance by Jaylin and amazing move by Hurley. Last year v Marq around this time I thought Hurley blew it and gave reasons. OFC the NCAA showed he's amazing. And is amazing - more than amazing now. What a monster he has built - and an amazing coach.

With that said-- his move to bring in Jaylin was magnificent. Defensive, can anyone explain why this move worked so well?
Was it? Or a combo of? Or is there something specific about Jaylin and his defense you can share other than say he has gotten smarter and improved. Caraban was struggling to defend the post. So bringing in Jaylin - was it because

1-- Karaban had tired legs and substituting with Jaylin was just to give Karaban a breather?
2-- Or just fresher legs of Jaylin was the difference?
3-- Jaylin has elite quickness for his size?
4-- Jaylin has elite strength for someone 6'7 - 205.
5-- Did Clingan come back in at the same time which would have nullified the low posting? I can’t recall at that time.

I just recall that as soon as Jaylin came in, Marquette stopped using their PF to low post. Great job Jaylin!!! Great job Hurley!!!

AK was beat and was getting worked on D, then he let that second steal happen. I thought Stew was moving around pretty good in the first half and was actually could be a bit of a matchup problem for Marquette. And Karaban apparently said to leave Stew in when he was clearly on a heater, then Alex came in later to help salt the win away. Great sub by Hurley and a better decision to let him have some run.
The fact that Clingan played less than half the game Friday and didn't log monster minutes Thursday turned out to be an unexpected bonus, as UCONN was able to ride him for offense throughout the game. A big like that with fresh legs is hard to beat down the stretch.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Amazing performance by Jaylin and amazing move by Hurley. Last year v Marq around this time I thought Hurley blew it and gave reasons. OFC the NCAA showed he's amazing. And is amazing - more than amazing now. What a monster he has built - and an amazing coach.

With that said-- his move to bring in Jaylin was magnificent. Defensive, can anyone explain why this move worked so well?
Was it? Or a combo of? Or is there something specific about Jaylin and his defense you can share other than say he has gotten smarter and improved. Caraban was struggling to defend the post. So bringing in Jaylin - was it because

1-- Karaban had tired legs and substituting with Jaylin was just to give Karaban a breather?
2-- Or just fresher legs of Jaylin was the difference?
3-- Jaylin has elite quickness for his size?
4-- Jaylin has elite strength for someone 6'7 - 205.
5-- Did Clingan come back in at the same time which would have nullified the low posting? I can’t recall at that time.

I just recall that as soon as Jaylin came in, Marquette stopped using their PF to low post. Great job Jaylin!!! Great job Hurley!!!

Being fresher I’m sure helped, but Jaylin is also just more athletic than Karaban. Karaban struggles contesting against some bigger guys deep in the post and he either has to cheat and jump on first move, which leads to a lot of guys drawing fouls on him, or has to play more conservative and just go straight up without really contesting that well. Jaylin seems to have a stronger base but is also able jump quicker and wait until the guys leaves his feet to contest along with getting up higher on the contest.

 

[ctchamps]

I call it self awareness. I know where I am in the spectrum and I also understand how hard it is to think differently the older you get.

I prefer not being in your bucket. I might even be older than you but I prefer thinking differently than you if not for anything but to support my position in the previous post.

 

[bigknight3]

First off I understand this is long don’t read it and dismiss it I get it. But this topic is way more complicated than just a one line condescending post:
What I don’t get is how we just put everyone in the same bucket. Life is short and being a 20 yr old college kid making millions while improving at his craft has to be something a young man could consider. This is not like get hurt and they can’t fix it with modern medicine. You can call it whatever you want but the reason our government is broken is because boomers don’t believe in change. Hawkins should be playing this year yet he is buried at the end of the bench stacking up DNP coaches decision. That has to be great for his confidence and continued development (sarcasm). I am certain he goes home happy every night after a game and hangs out in his mansion not thinking about not playing again. If DC is lottery and will for sure play in the nba not g league next year then of course he should go. I tried to figure out the finances but other than a lottery pick it appears most first round picks are pretty much guaranteed $10M. Does Sanogo come back if he could make NIL money? Because I am fairly certain he would be doing just about the same financially as he is right now. He is dominating the g league. You are an expert do you think he ever cracks an nba rotation? This question is also for those who like to be condescending because they are just smarter than everyone else on the board. It’s kind of sad. Once you get into the millions just to play college basketball you are set for life unless you don’t have the right support system. Going pro at a young age grinding out practices day in and day out and never playing can’t be good for a 19 yr old. Josh Boone played more as rookie than Hawkins has. Think about that. A young man goes from a family environment to a world where the guy next to you could care less about you and is not going to pass you the ball. Or you run into a coach like Doc who ain’t playing a rookie unless their name is LeBron James. At 20 years old a young adult is developing the maturity it will take to progress through life not only basketball. Some people are ready for that at 19-20. Like Castle or AK if he was a for sure first round draft pick. I guess all I am saying is that it is just dismissed as naive or stupid or ill informed if someone even brings it up. With NIL and how much money a kid can make while still enjoying being a college kid I don’t get why there is not at least some type of dialogue on the matter. My opinion on DC is he is a great kid becoming a man. For some that level of maturity comes later. I can assure you if I have an opinion about Donovan it is not based on what’s best for me as a fan but more so just making sure he never loses than inner kid since it makes him special IMO. You can keep ridiculing those who bring up the idea, I kind of get why you do, because all the experts agree with you, but that does not mean it’s right for every player. I may not have your insider knowledge but trust me I am an expert at human behavior and have made a good living figuring out how people think and understanding them as individuals before making any type of recommendation of what they should do. It just ain’t as simple as you make it out to be and IMO it is why so many of these young men fail at the next level. Here is one name that I will close on….Tim Duncan.

Thanks for letting me know this was long and not worth the read. I still have it an attempt until you brought up Hawkins as your justification.

You're wrong. If you're a first rounder you guy is the standard normal logic. Every player who left and went first round was right in their assessment of the situation.

Superjohns point was can we enjoy the ride before being forced to suffer through these endless post about why said player should return.

And then for you to even mention Hawkins, who went in the lottery, is making MULTI millions (not just millions), and has shown he's ready for the NBA by going off for over 30pts in a game, he was definitely right to leave.

All of that said, the NBA is a business and you run into different coaches. You don't have control over who you play for unless you're a free agent. Hawkins will navigate the business just fine.