Storrs Central: Self Scout Series: Jaylin Stewart

[auror]

Latest in the Self Scout series, Jaylin Stewart. SC Premium sub required.

Self Scout Series: Jaylin Stewart

Last year, Jaylin increased his playing time and made a significant impact as the season progressed, especially in the most important games. What do his film and stats suggest our expectations should be for the rising sophomore?

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The defensive video is particularly interesting I think.

What are everyone's expectations for Jaylin Stewart this season? All-Conference? Starter? 6th man? Deeper in the rotation?

 

[boog204]

I've gone back and forth with people on this... But I think he's essentially your backup 3 and 4. He'll get 15-20mpg and give you 6-8ppg. The talent is there but he's still got to prove that he can steal minutes from Liam and Alex. And yes, I recognize that Liam has not played a minute here. I just believe he's a lottery pick in waiting and talent-wise is easily our starting 3.

I think his junior year he's your starting 3 or 4 and will be a focal point.

 

[jesterman]

I've gone back and forth with people on this... But I think he's essentially your backup 3 and 4. He'll get 15-20mpg and give you 6-8ppg. The talent is there but he's still got to prove that he can steal minutes from Liam and Alex. And yes, I recognize that Liam has not played a minute here. I just believe he's a lottery pick in waiting and talent-wise is easily our starting 3.

I think his junior year he's your starting 3 or 4 and will be a focal point.

100% agree, there's people on here who think he's like guaranteed to explode this year and be a 1st round pick, I have no idea what they're smoking. He had a couple good games last year when he got hot and wasn't anywhere near the focal point. He's definitely toolsy, but he was clearly very streaky and raw and you don't just make jumps like that. Think you're spot on with the mpg/ppg prediction.

 

[husky429]

Latest in the Self Scout series, Jaylin Stewart. SC Premium sub required.

Self Scout Series: Jaylin Stewart

Last year, Jaylin increased his playing time and made a significant impact as the season progressed, especially in the most important games. What do his film and stats suggest our expectations should be for the rising sophomore?

storrscentral.com

The defensive video is particularly interesting I think.

What are everyone's expectations for Jaylin Stewart this season? All-Conference? Starter? 6th man? Deeper in the rotation?

I think All-Conference will come his junior year. Asking someone to go from spot-minute end-of-rotation guy to a starter producing at a high level is a tough ask. I have a feeling by February he'll be playing like a 6MOY though.

Agree he's the backup 3/4 behind McNeeley and Alex.

 

[auror]

I think All-Conference will come his junior year. Asking someone to go from spot-minute end-of-rotation guy to a starter producing at a high level is a tough ask. I have a feeling by February he'll be playing like a 6MOY though.

Agree he's the backup 3/4 behind McNeeley and Alex.

I think BE 6MOTY would be a good and pretty attainable outcome. But he might have to fight Ball or Mahaney for it lol.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

It all depends. I genuinely wonder what the coaches decide if Liam isn’t up to snuff defensively by the time the season comes around because we do need a defensive wing stopper in the starting lineup which could be Stewart.

If he isn’t in the starting lineup this year I could see him still producing some with his real breakout year being next year. But the first guy in the game to sub for Liam and AK this year.

 

[boog204]

I think BE 6MOTY would be a good and pretty attainable outcome. But he might have to fight Ball or Mahaney for it lol.

I'd be shocked if Mahaney is not starting...

 

[Fan1978]

I'd be shocked if Mahaney is not starting...

I agree, most accomplished player on team besides alex. He will be the end of shot clock option.

 

[auror]

I'd be shocked if Mahaney is not starting...

Just kind of the numbers game. It's very likely that one of Ball or Mahaney doesn't start (and one of Stewart/McNeeley). Ball has gotten more positive press than Mahaney so far. But that could certainly be an intentional motivation game.

 

[Huskyforlife]

With the Ball breakout seemingly inevitable, it looks like Stewart may need to come off the bench for another season.

I was one of the people that expected a major breakout for Stew, even after the McNeeley add. But jumping from fringe rotation player to 6th/7th man is probably more realistic.

Hopefully Stew is patient enough to start as an upperclassman. He can still make the league from UConn.

 

[husky429]

I agree, most accomplished player on team besides alex. He will be the end of shot clock option.

I think in a late-game situation where you need someone to break down a defender and get a bucket, Stewart is an underrated option. He's got a deep bag that he didn't get to put to work last year.

 

[bendm]

Stew averages ~20mpg off the bench split between both forward spots. Our "6th man" could change every game depending on matchups and foul trouble so Stew, Ball and either Reed or Samson will steal votes from each other for that award. As a junior Stew becomes a starting forward. 1st team BE and a 1st round draft pick.

 

[cordeodato]

I love watching this kid play. He has the same elegant athleticism that Ray had. He doesn't run. He glides

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Just kind of the numbers game. It's very likely that one of Ball or Mahaney doesn't start (and one of Stewart/McNeeley). Ball has gotten more positive press than Mahaney so far. But that could certainly be an intentional motivation game.

I’d agree if the press came strictly from the coaches as far as motivation. But a lot of it comes from observers of practice. Unless Hurley is telling them what to say.

I’m ready to see how the board reacts to Ball being the breakout player this year after all the doubt from this summer.

 

[Jaydumo20]

@husky429 @boog204
I agree with both of you in terms of him not starting. But I have a feeling that there could be several lineups with this team. Even, one where he is on the floor with both of them (AK and Liam) at the same time. Remember, AK at the 5 last year was a valuable rotation.
Stewie has the ability to score in hot streaks, which is a hallmark of these teams, and there will be times, especially early in the season that fans will be begging him to start. Thankfully, I don't think we will end up feeling that he is being underutilized and... he could end up having a better year than Liam, as a whole.

 

[Palatine]

It might make sense to bring McNeeley off the bench especially early in the year. Steward knows the system. His defense is probably ahead of McNeeley's. And McNeeley could provide a a scoring spark and offensive energy off the bench.

I think as the year goes on, McNeeley will be impossible to keep off the floor. But there is no need to rush him. Let him pick up confidence as the season progresses.

 

[superjohn]

It all depends. I genuinely wonder what the coaches decide if Liam isn’t up to snuff defensively by the time the season comes around because we do need a defensive wing stopper in the starting lineup which could be Stewart.

If he isn’t in the starting lineup this year I could see him still producing some with his real breakout year being next year. But the first guy in the game to sub for Liam and AK this year.

McNeeley is starting, he's our most talented player.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

It might make sense to bring McNeeley off the bench especially early in the year. Steward knows the system. His defense is probably ahead of McNeeley's. And McNeeley could provide a a scoring spark and offensive energy off the bench.

I think as the year goes on, McNeeley will be impossible to keep off the floor. But there is no need to rush him. Let him pick up confidence as the season progresses.

On paper, a starting lineup of Diarra, Ball, Stewart, AK, and Johnson would seem really good defensively and be a great transition team. All of those guys have experience with the system too. Starting off with that and then bringing in instant offense guys like Mahaney and Liam off the bench then mixing and matching throughout the game can be deadly.

It’s not like Liam can’t still go top 10 in that role either like Reed and Rob did last year.

 

[JerseyAlum]

On paper, a starting lineup of Diarra, Ball, Stewart, AK, and Johnson would seem really good defensively and be a great transition team. All of those guys have experience with the system too. Starting off with that and then bringing in instant offense guys like Mahaney and Liam off the bench then mixing and matching throughout the game can be deadly.

It’s not like Liam can’t still go top 10 in that role either like Reed and Rob did last year.

This is going to be very fluid. Maheney and Reed were starters all last year, so unless they just aren't learning the system, they would start with AK. Johnson, Diarra, Ball, Stewart either were bench or limited starts last year for us. Realistically Diarra/Nowell will get 20-25 each with either Maheney or Ball paired with them to determine best 1/2 combo. Front court is going to be a heavy rotation with Stewart, McNeeley, Reed Jr, Johnson, Ross, Abraham mainly. Not sure where Singare is these days on the depth chart.

 

[navery12]

I’d agree if the press came strictly from the coaches as far as motivation. But a lot of it comes from observers of practice. Unless Hurley is telling them what to say.

I’m ready to see how the board reacts to Ball being the breakout player this year after all the doubt from this summer.

Hurley is telling them what to say, and it's often a motivation tactic. Which doesn't really change the conclusions we should make, because Hurley is the one making the ultimate decisions. When Rothstein is calling out Solo Ball as a standout it's because Hurley told him to

 

[navery12]

I expect 10-12 points per game off the bench for Stewart, and a contender for 6MOY in the Big East. I still think he'll ultimately leave, but I expect he's in the Karaban decision range in the spring with an end of the 1st round projection. Hopefully we can put together an enticing NIL package for him and we get to see junior year All Big East Jaylin

 

[auror]

Hurley is telling them what to say, and it's often a motivation tactic. Which doesn't really change the conclusions we should make, because Hurley is the one making the ultimate decisions. When Rothstein is calling out Solo Ball as a standout it's because Hurley told him to

Yeah there are different tweets. You can tell when Rothstein is in the gym because he has 4 or 5 thoughts and they're probably mostly his own with some feedback from coaches. The "well placed mole" tweets are straight propaganda.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

This is going to be very fluid. Maheney and Reed were starters all last year, so unless they just aren't learning the system, they would start with AK. Johnson, Diarra, Ball, Stewart either were bench or limited starts last year for us. Realistically Diarra/Nowell will get 20-25 each with either Maheney or Ball paired with them to determine best 1/2 combo. Front court is going to be a heavy rotation with Stewart, McNeeley, Reed Jr, Johnson, Ross, Abraham mainly. Not sure where Singare is these days on the depth chart.

It wouldn’t be out the ordinary for transfers to have an adjustment period. Cole, Martin, and even Newton with through them.

Hurley is telling them what to say, and it's often a motivation tactic. Which doesn't really change the conclusions we should make, because Hurley is the one making the ultimate decisions. When Rothstein is calling out Solo Ball as a standout it's because Hurley told him to

When all the reports say similar things and the open practice reports match, coming from people who never spoke with Hurley, I feel like it’s a reach to make up a hypothetical in order to not take it at face value.

But we have just about a month to find out!

 

[UConnStats]

I think All-Conference will come his junior year. Asking someone to go from spot-minute end-of-rotation guy to a starter producing at a high level is a tough ask. I have a feeling by February he'll be playing like a 6MOY though.

Agree he's the backup 3/4 behind McNeeley and Alex.

I think so too. I don’t think there will be enough volume for both he and McNeeley to both shine enough to get drafted. McNeeley’s shooting will be key to spacing so he’ll be out on the floor a lot as long as he’s a true threat. Karaban and Mahaney will take a lot of shots and rightfully so. Ball likely will have a pretty high USG Rate too because I don’t think Diarra has the shotmaking ability to raise his shooting volume much higher than it was last year.

My best guess is that this year will set the stage for Stewart and Ball to be stars as juniors along with Mahaney if they show they’re ready for it (eating up the volume that Karaban and McNeeley leave behind). That being said, they’re both tremendous insurance policies for McNeeley, Diarra, or any potential injuries.

 

[boog204]

On paper, a starting lineup of Diarra, Ball, Stewart, AK, and Johnson would seem really good defensively and be a great transition team. All of those guys have experience with the system too. Starting off with that and then bringing in instant offense guys like Mahaney and Liam off the bench then mixing and matching throughout the game can be deadly.

It’s not like Liam can’t still go top 10 in that role either like Reed and Rob did last year.

Honestly, I think that would be a bad mix. Even with our excellent sets, you still need guys who can make the right play and read the action. That was what was so incredible about our starting lineup last year. We literally started five guys who were strong decision makers with the ball in their hands. I'm not sure Ball, Jaylin, and SJ are there yet. And that's why I'd be shocked if its not Aiden and Liam as your 2 and 3 and I also think it's likely that Reed is your starting 5.