2023 Recruiting: Jaylin Stewart Offer

[bendm]

Why would you rather build with unproven, potentially non-contributing freshman over proven immediate impact transfers? That make no sense.

it's not that black and white lol. you're assuming we are guaranteed to get multiple proven immediate impact transfers every year when we dont even know who will be in the portal. it makes perfect sense to opt for the 4* HS recruit that staff can spend a year or more scouting and developing a relationship with rather than leaving the spot open for a transfer to be named later that you have 1 month to land.

youre also disregarding what i actually said. i meant "build" as in a majority of every class are highschool recruits as opposed to transfers. i'm fully in favor of filling in roster holes with a transfer or two every year. so yeah i stand by what i said. i'd rather try to fill the schollys we know will be open with HS recruits and only replace unexpected departures w/ transfers.

 

[Storrs South]

Murray has been to all of his games. Hurley is on another court watching 16U game. Haven't seen him at Stewart's games yet.

 

[Cardiac]

 

[Magic32]

He is fun to watch, not afraid of contact and has good court awareness. Granted I am only viewing the best he has to offer.

 

[husky429]

Another solid game for Stewart.

25/4/1... 8/16 from the field, 2/5 from deep, 5/6 from the line. Some nice clitch play late to maintain thenlead in the last 4 minutes of the game.

He needs to be a priority.

 

[Umami Zen]

As he gets older/stronger.. He'll add some explosion to his game.. Pretty efficient scorer based on this game..Sees the floor well.

Would be great to get him on campus for an OV

 

[Storrs South]

9-17 from field, 2-5 from 3

A couple bad TOs, but he rarely forces things and let's the game come to him. A lot of hockey assists. 5-6 from the line. Missed an alleyoop earlier in the game but finished one in closing minutes, he can get up. Not his best game, but still a good performance.

 

[husky429]

9-17 from field, 2-5 from 3

A couple bad TOs, but he rarely forces things and let's the game come to him. A lot of hockey assists. 5-6 from the line. Missed an alleyoop earlier in the game but finished one in closing minutes, he can get up. Not his best game, but still a good performance.

That was a nice oop. I think an S&C program would unleash his athleticism. It's there, he just needs to get stronger so he can use his hops more.

He generally does turn it over too much. He dribbles too much in the half-court and takes a few too many risks... nothing too concerning though. That's just AAU ball.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

As he gets older/stronger.. He'll add some explosion to his game.. Pretty efficient scorer based on this game..Sees the floor well.

I haven't watched him play, but that description and his height/weight gives me Jeremy Lamb vibes.

Is that a fair comparison?

 

[husky429]

I haven't watched him play, but that description and his height/weight gives me Jeremy Lamb vibes.

Is that a fair comparison?

Stewart is more 3/4 and Lamb was more 2/3. Stewart is like 6'7 210ish, Lamb was what, 6'4 180 in HS.

 

[Storrs South]

Stewart is more 3/4 and Lamb was more 2/3. Stewart is like 6'7 210ish, Lamb was what, 6'4 180 in HS.

Borges described him as Jarron Cumberland which I think is a good comp

 

[Huskyforlife]

Stewart is more 3/4 and Lamb was more 2/3. Stewart is like 6'7 210ish, Lamb was what, 6'4 180 in HS.

Are you confident in the 210? Thought he looked kinda skinny.

 

[Candyman]

I really hope we prioritize this kid. So under the radar. Really showed up at Peach Jam. Knows how to score bottom line.

 

[husky429]

Are you confident in the 210? Thought he looked kinda skinny.

I was going by what's listed on the USA BBall website.

 

[Umami Zen]

I haven't watched him play, but that description and his height/weight gives me Jeremy Lamb vibes.

Is that a fair comparison?

To my eye.. Despite their differences in height/position.. Its an interesting comp from this perspective.. I always thought Jeremy had an easy/effortless/smooth game where it looked like he could score against most people.. But by using his intelligence and BBIQ.. Kind of like Keegan Murray .. Half a step faster than the D but because of his cerebral advantages vs his explosive athleticism. Could Jeremy blow your mind on occasion with a crazy move?? Sure.

So. .I wouldn't have thought of that comp except for you bringing it up.. But I do see some similarities re: the ease with which they can/could score in an efficient way.

Just my two cents

 

[navery12]

• Seattle Rotary forward Jaylin Stewart showed his inside-out skill-set while going for 25 points on 9-17 shooting while Washington State head coach Kyle Smith and Oregon head coach Dana Altman looked on among others.

 

[ToolzieFan]

Hurley is there to watch Stewart today.

 

[husky429]

This is my 4th time watching Stewart. I am going to say it, now: He needs to be our #1 priority at the moment. I think he will be the best player in this class other than Castle... Maybe even better than Castle. I'll post my notes later, but... The level of skill, level-headedness, and IQ he brings to the game is hard to ignore, even when he isn't as athletic as some of our other options at the 3/4 position. This is even that good of a game for him. He's just very steady all over the floor... short corner passing and shooting, perimeter moves vs pressure, sees the cutter... behind the back passes... The kid has got everything except a 40 inch vertical.

 

[superjohn]

This is my 4th time watching Stewart. I am going to say it, now: He needs to be our #1 priority at the moment. I think he will be the best player in this class other than Castle... Maybe even better than Castle. I'll post my notes later, but... The level of skill, level-headedness, and IQ he brings to the game is hard to ignore, even when he isn't as athletic as some of our other options at the 3/4 position. This is even that good of a game for him. He's just very steady all over the floor... short corner passing and shooting, perimeter moves vs pressure, sees the cutter... behind the back passes... The kid has got everything except a 40 inch vertical.

Quiet game for him scoring through 3 quarters and he just missed the dunk but it seems clear to me he has the total package. He's also big with really big legs, he swallows people up defensively and gets blocks.

Ball really showed off the first step and I thought he had a great and 1 finish but they called the charge. His game needs refinement but the talent is there. Good game for Ross, he's a solid shooter but it's hard for these guys as their point guard is a gunner who never passes.

I want Stewart and Coen Carr but the chances don't seem strong for that. They're very different and both are going to be really good.

 

[Storrs South]

This is my 4th time watching Stewart. I am going to say it, now: He needs to be our #1 priority at the moment. I think he will be the best player in this class other than Castle... Maybe even better than Castle. I'll post my notes later, but... The level of skill, level-headedness, and IQ he brings to the game is hard to ignore, even when he isn't as athletic as some of our other options at the 3/4 position. This is even that good of a game for him. He's just very steady all over the floor... short corner passing and shooting, perimeter moves vs pressure, sees the cutter... behind the back passes... The kid has got everything except a 40 inch vertical.

Had same takeaway. His BBIQ today was off the charts, did not touch the ball much but when he did saw either good pressure from Solo Ball or double teams and consistently made the right play (6 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 11 points a lot of which came in garbage time).

He plays under control and doesn't force things. The passes he made to find others were brilliant.

He missed a wide open uncontested dunk but otherwise played a clean game where his teammates did not look for him much but he found them.

 

[husky429]

Quiet game for him scoring through 3 quarters and he just missed the dunk but it seems clear to me he has the total package. He's also big with really big legs, he swallows people up defensively and gets blocks.

Ball really showed off the first step and I thought he had a great and 1 finish but they called the charge. His game needs refinement but the talent is there. Good game for Ross, he's a solid shooter but it's hard for these guys as their point guard is a gunner who never passes.

I want Stewart and Coen Carr but the chances don't seem strong for that. They're very different and both are going to be really good.

I think he could easily play the 4. By the time he's a sophomore/junior, he could be 6'8 220. That kind of skill at the 4 is something we've sorely missed.

 

[Jbirdp5]

This is my 4th time watching Stewart. I am going to say it, now: He needs to be our #1 priority at the moment. I think he will be the best player in this class other than Castle... Maybe even better than Castle. I'll post my notes later, but... The level of skill, level-headedness, and IQ he brings to the game is hard to ignore, even when he isn't as athletic as some of our other options at the 3/4 position. This is even that good of a game for him. He's just very steady all over the floor... short corner passing and shooting, perimeter moves vs pressure, sees the cutter... behind the back passes... The kid has got everything except a 40 inch vertical.

So I guess the question becomes how real of a chance do we have with him? It seems like he played well in front of Oregon yesterday, if a west coast school starts to show heavy interest I would imagine we will be fighting an even bigger uphill battle for him.

 

[Umami Zen]

Curiosity question.. With Karaban and Ross already on "board"(SF/PF).. Can we/could we take both Stewart and Coen (in some way.ie. different classes) and still leave the door open for a big?? In other words.. Is it now down to Stewart or Coen??.. Assuming they both want to come to Storrs?

BTW.. I think its more likely that CC would come than Stewart.. Why? The distance from family and friends.. Would like to be wrong on that..

Let the games begin...

 

[UconnU]

This is my 4th time watching Stewart. I am going to say it, now: He needs to be our #1 priority at the moment. I think he will be the best player in this class other than Castle... Maybe even better than Castle. I'll post my notes later, but... The level of skill, level-headedness, and IQ he brings to the game is hard to ignore, even when he isn't as athletic as some of our other options at the 3/4 position. This is even that good of a game for him. He's just very steady all over the floor... short corner passing and shooting, perimeter moves vs pressure, sees the cutter... behind the back passes... The kid has got everything except a 40 inch vertical.

I’m in total agreement. Not as bad of an athlete than I originally thought. It’s either Stewart or Carr. I don’t like bringing in a non-shooter in Carr. Stewart is going to be a phenomenal player as an undersized stretch 4 In college. Hope he chatted it up with Ball and Ross today.

 

[UconnU]

Curiosity question.. With Karaban and Ross already on "board"(SF/PF).. Can we/could we take both Stewart and Coen (in some way.ie. different classes) and still leave the door open for a big?? In other words.. Is it now down to Stewart or Coen??.. Assuming they both want to come to Storrs?

BTW.. I think its more likely that CC would come than Stewart.. Why? The distance from family and friends.. Would like to be wrong on that..

Let the games begin...

I don’t like that he has a bunch of these pac12(rip) teams actively watching him but are yet to offer. It feels like he’s waiting for more offers.

 

[bendm]

Curiosity question.. With Karaban and Ross already on "board"(SF/PF).. Can we/could we take both Stewart and Coen (in some way.ie. different classes) and still leave the door open for a big??

Ross shouldn't stop us from bringing in both (and a big) and If signing him early means staff now has to choose then that was a miscalculation. My complete thought below

i'm hoping for both [Stewart & coen] we could very well be losing 6 guys after this season. newton/alleyne/calcaterra to graduation and hawk/aj/sanogo to the pros.

if castle does a midyear reclass then i dont think a 5 man class in '23 of ball/ross/stewart/coen and either estrella or singare is too big especially w/ ross being a developmental guy. plus we'd still need to bring in at least 2 more transfers next summer (3 if springs leaves):

Diarra- Transfer
Castle- Ball
Karaban- Stewart
Samson- Carr
Clingan- Estrella

Bench: Transfer- Ross- Springs?

 

[amishboy]

I think he could easily play the 4. By the time he's a sophomore/junior, he could be 6'8 220. That kind of skill at the 4 is something we've sorely missed.

“Interestingly” (?), 247 lists him at only 6’5” and, more importantly, other than UConn and Washington, only having offers from Portland State, Montana, and Utah State. So maybe even with a late push from Oregon, our early interest will pay off?

 

[gtcam]

The kid has a real nice shot and the delivery is smooth. He seems ok mixing it up under the hoop and nice finish on his drives. Can he play D? He is definitely worth further look.

 

[Hungryhusky99]

Top 75 wing Jaylin Stewart is still open to schools

NORTH AUGUSTA (S.C.) -- One of the top players in the West Coast's 2023 class, four-star Jaylin Stewart spent the last week completing his run on the grassroots circuit

247sports.com

On the recruiting front Connecticut was sure he saw them watching, hometown Washington was his first offer and he's got some ties to USC.

Connecticut: “They are probably the only team that has talked to my whole family and coaching staff. Like they were on the phone with my grandpa for an hour and nobody else has showed that much interest in me.”

 

[auror]

Top 75 wing Jaylin Stewart is still open to schools

NORTH AUGUSTA (S.C.) -- One of the top players in the West Coast's 2023 class, four-star Jaylin Stewart spent the last week completing his run on the grassroots circuit

247sports.com

On the recruiting front Connecticut was sure he saw them watching, hometown Washington was his first offer and he's got some ties to USC.

Connecticut: “They are probably the only team that has talked to my whole family and coaching staff. Like they were on the phone with my grandpa for an hour and nobody else has showed that much interest in me.”

This staff rules. Let's press the advantage on this kid while we have it.