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Jaylin Stewart finds ‘perfect fit’ with UConn basketball

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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
 
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Figured Jaylin might have been chillin' with some of Joey C's posse from Cali.
 
WideRight! said:
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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.
 
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auror said:
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.
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And they are all signed anyway! Still...
 
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bmayuc said:
Everything I see about Jaylin - 6'7, composure, ball skills, craftiness, bbIQ... I've finally figured out his comp

Alex Karaban
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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.
 
husky429 said:
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.
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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.
 
husky429 said:
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.
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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.
 
dennismenace said:
Donny Marshall said he had a relative (cousin) from the West Coast coming next year so this must be the kid.
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I was watching live when Donny mentioned Jaylen being his cousin. Donny seemed surprised that Jaylen picked UConn.
 
First WA state recruit since '99 according to the article posted a few back.
 
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husky429 said:
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
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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
 
HuskyHoosier said:
Which game was he at? I hope he was at one of the games where we won by a lot of points.
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We've been doing that pretty much all season this year...Unless you count the most recent game as not a lot of points, but that was against a solid p5 team, so all is good....
 
UConnSwag11 said:
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
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I’m comfortable predicting that Castle, Ball, and Stewart are going to come in with Bouknight/Jalen Adams skill level and readiness. Let’s hope the incoming freshman can avoid the off court issues their predecessors ran into!
 
WeAreUCONN said:
I was watching live when Donny mentioned Jaylen being his cousin. Donny seemed surprised that Jaylen picked UConn.
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Didn’t get that at all. I thought he was happy to see him choose ZUConn.
 
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