Jaylin Stewart finds ‘perfect fit’ with UConn basketball

[UConntLose]

New read: Is Garfield’s Jaylin Stewart Seattle’s next basketball star?

 

[NJHoops]

Loved seeing Jaylin have a chance to be at a game and watch the guys in action in Portland.

 

[HuskyHoosier]

Loved seeing Jaylin have a chance to be at a game and watch the guys in action in Portland.

Which game was he at? I hope he was at one of the games where we won by a lot of points.

 

[husky429]

Probably a bit much to expect him to be as ready as Karaban was this year, but I think he'll be a contributor. Less of a shooter than Alex a the same stage, but has a bit more handle and a mor ediverse scoring package. Really excited to have him on campus

 

[NJHoops]

Which game was he at? I hope he was at one of the games where we won by a lot of points.

Luckily, it WAS one of the games that they won by a lot of points!



(it was Alabama)

 

[444JR]

Jaylin Stewart is going to be a really special player for UConn before he goes to the NBA.

 

[UCONN-NYC]

Best part of that article :
When Stewart takes the court in Mansfield, he’ll have the opportunity to play for one of the most energetic coaches in basketball: Dan Hurley.

Mansfield: Basketball Capital of the world

 

[Umami Zen]

Figured Jaylin might have been chillin' with some of Joey C's posse from Cali.

 

[444JR]

 

[husky429]

Play at 0:32 is really, really good body control. He isn't a freak vertical athlete, but the kid is coordinated as hell.

I suspect he'll be a lower % shooter for a bit as he adjusts to the game his freshman year, but he has a TON of options on offense creating his shot. We need to get him reps. Bag is deep... very different than any other player we have right now. Shot creation for a 6'7 kid is a luxury in college basketball that few teams have. Criminally underrated.

 

[Waquoit]

I suppose I should be used to it but I always get a bit nervous when I see a recruit thread pop up out of nowhere. Especially when things are going good.

 

[auror]

I suppose I should be used to it but I always get a bit nervous when I see a recruit thread pop up out of nowhere. Especially when things are going good.

The good news about winning is that it would be unlikely anyone changes their mind about being a part of what we got going on.

 

[Waquoit]

The good news about winning is that it would be unlikely anyone changes their mind about being a part of what we got going on.

And they are all signed anyway! Still...

 

[dennismenace]

Donny Marshall said he had a relative (cousin) from the West Coast coming next year so this must be the kid.

 

[bmayuc]

Everything I see about Jaylin - 6'7, composure, ball skills, craftiness, bbIQ... I've finally figured out his comp

Alex Karaban

 

[HuskyFich]

And they are all signed anyway! Still...

I don’t believe Jaylin’s signed yet

 

[superjohn]

I don’t believe Jaylin’s signed yet

He signed.

 

[navery12]

I don’t believe Jaylin’s signed yet

All 5 recruits are signed

 

[husky429]

Everything I see about Jaylin - 6'7, composure, ball skills, craftiness, bbIQ... I've finally figured out his comp

Alex Karaban

Very different players IMO other than size.

Karaban was a much better shooter and passer at the same stage... more of a low-usage kind of player who is super effecient. I wouldn't be surprised to see him average 50/40/90 some day. He isn't going to do much off the dribble other than straight line drives attacking a close-out. He's a stretch-4 and can play the 3 in a pinch.

Stewart has a huge bag of off-the dribble moves... step-backs, euros, side-steps, etc. that Karaban doesn't have. Shot creation is the name of Stewart's game. He isn't nearly as efficient shooting the ball and turns it over more. Offensively, I see him functioning as a crafty backup 3 to Jackson next year. I wouldn't be surprised to see him play the 2 in a pinch, depending on defensive matchups.

 

[bmayuc]

Very different players IMO other than size.

Karaban was a much better shooter and passer at the same stage... more of a low-usage kind of player who is super effecient. I wouldn't be surprised to see him average 50/40/90 some day. He isn't going to do much off the dribble other than straight line drives attacking a close-out. He's a stretch-4 and can play the 3 in a pinch.

Stewart has a huge bag of off-the dribble moves... step-backs, euros, side-steps, etc. that Karaban doesn't have. Shot creation is the name of Stewart's game. He isn't nearly as efficient shooting the ball and turns it over more. Offensively, I see him functioning as a crafty backup 3 to Jackson next year. I wouldn't be surprised to see him play the 2 in a pinch, depending on defensive matchups.

Those differences are real - I think i more meant their approach because he just plays so in control and self-assured, nothing is fast or overheated. I see him being a high efficiency guy just like Karaban.

 

[444JR]

Very different players IMO other than size.

Karaban was a much better shooter and passer at the same stage... more of a low-usage kind of player who is super effecient. I wouldn't be surprised to see him average 50/40/90 some day. He isn't going to do much off the dribble other than straight line drives attacking a close-out. He's a stretch-4 and can play the 3 in a pinch.

Stewart has a huge bag of off-the dribble moves... step-backs, euros, side-steps, etc. that Karaban doesn't have. Shot creation is the name of Stewart's game. He isn't nearly as efficient shooting the ball and turns it over more. Offensively, I see him functioning as a crafty backup 3 to Jackson next year. I wouldn't be surprised to see him play the 2 in a pinch, depending on defensive matchups.

Caron Butler as the closest UConn comp. Paul Pierce as a comp in general(I'm really high on this kid)

Caron 6'7
Pierce 6'6
Stewart listed 6'6 or 6'7 every other article

Great shot creator and a good passer off the dribble. Great size for a wing and deceptive athleticism. Has a knack for getting to his spots in the midrange. Reportedly can score from anywhere on the floor. Haven't seen much full-game footage to comment on his defense, but the fact that you think he can play some 2 as a freshman at 6'6/6'7 speaks to his ability to move east to west well enough. I repeat, REALLY high on this recruit.

 

[WeAreUCONN]

Donny Marshall said he had a relative (cousin) from the West Coast coming next year so this must be the kid.

I was watching live when Donny mentioned Jaylen being his cousin. Donny seemed surprised that Jaylen picked UConn.

 

[Icehawk]

First WA state recruit since '99 according to the article posted a few back.

 

[444JR]

 

[UConnSwag11]

Probably a bit much to expect him to be as ready as Karaban was this year, but I think he'll be a contributor. Less of a shooter than Alex a the same stage, but has a bit more handle and a mor ediverse scoring package. Really excited to have him on campus

Alex and Akok were contributors right away because they came in during the second semester and got a jump with the team. Hopefully that happens again with one of the recruits, although idk if it’s possible due to scholarships