SF Justin Jackson (picks Maryland)

[CallMeBruce]

I wonder if Trimble coming back played into the decision. Can't imagine having an elite PG hurts.

 

[DogMania]

I really want us to land this kid for obvious reasons. I want two Jackson's on the team next year. This way we can recruit three other Jackson's next year and then put on the floor our Jackson 5. KO must make this happen.

 

[Chief00]

So maybe the Nike connection didn't have quite the pull people were talking about... Shocker

When two of your final 3 are the premiere sneaker schools - Oregon and MD - most likely you are going the sneaker route.

 

[UConNick]

Damn. I'd heard Maryland from an inside source as early as Sunday, but didn't want to believe it. This one hurts, I really would've liked him on next year's team. But, that's recruiting. 'Tis a fickle b!tch.

 

[Silk31]

If true then oh well. J-Jax would have been more of a luxury than a true necessity.

Look at our roster compared to UMD's...Jackson is more of a "must" add for them than us or Oregon

 

[Mooch82]

Disappointing if true, as I think JJ could have made this team special. While we have a few options at the 4, none is really a perfect fit for KO's system and all have some issues. Will truly be a power forward by committee type approach. I don't expect us to start with this, but I could see us using a small ball lineup of Gilbert-Adams-Purvis-Larrier-Brimah quite a bit.

 

[WhartonHusky]

Damn. I'd heard Maryland from an inside source as early as Sunday, but didn't want to believe it. This one hurts, I really would've liked him on next year's team. But, that's recruiting. 'Tis a fickle b!tch.

I heard the same from a "very knowledgeable Terp" on Monday morning, but I thought he was blowing smoke. Really believed we just had to beat Oregon. Grrrr....

 

[80shusky]

This would be a big loss. People keep saying we are deep at the 4, we really aren't. If Juwan Durham were 100%, we'd be deep at the 4 and JJ would have been icing on an already really nice cake. In this case, he may have started for us.
But as people have said recruiting is fickle.

 

[djct1999]

This would be a big loss. People keep saying we are deep at the 4, we really aren't. If Juwan Durham were 100%, we'd be deep at the 4 and JJ would have been icing on an already really nice cake. In this case, he may have started for us.
But as people have said recruiting is fickle.

Especially with Brimah now back, I am hardly sure JJ would have started for us. We can play Facey, an improved Enoch, Diarra, or even Terry Larrier if we go small at the 4. Which in part is probably why he is going to Maryland. Its the one school where he had a clear path to play valuable minutes day 1.

 

[Candyman]

This would be a big loss. People keep saying we are deep at the 4, we really aren't. If Juwan Durham were 100%, we'd be deep at the 4 and JJ would have been icing on an already really nice cake. In this case, he may have started for us.
But as people have said recruiting is fickle.

This is far from a big loss, relax. We may not have what we want at the 4 but we still have options. Facey, Diarra, Larrier /Jackson when we go small, Durham if he doesn't redshirt even if not 100% can come in and give minutes. Who knows maybe Enoch with a big lineup.

 

[Tommyboy]

Either way I am ready for this one to be over.

 

[krinklecut]

One way or another, we'll know soon

 

[Leebo]

One way or another, we'll know soon

lol at the people tweeting at him to choose UNLV

 

[8893]

Just let me know when @Jaybo hates him so I can move on.

 

[husky99]

All signs show Maryland. My top guy said this was a last minute flip but would not say which school he slipped from. (Hooper please edited if needed)

 

[aceboon]

officially to Maryland

 

[husky99]

Best of luck unless he plays uconn

 

[husky99]

officially to Maryland

Link

 

[partyATkemba]

All signs show Maryland. My top guy said this was a last minute flip but would not say which school he slipped from. (Hooper please edited if needed)

Pure speculation, but I would assume Oregon, once Brooks returned? I don't think Brimah/Purvis were factors here.

 

[GuardU]

Pure speculation, but I would assume Oregon, once Brooks returned? I don't think Brimah/Purvis were factors here.

Nope, he chose Maryland. NEXT

 

[HCope]

canadian-basketball-recruit-justin-jackson-commits-to-maryland-terrapins

 

[djct1999]

Good for him, great for Maryland. Sadly though, their window closed last year. This Terps team won't make the tournament.

 

[aceboon]

Link

 

[Candyman]

If last minute flip than def think we weren't in picture at the end. Brooks stays and so does Trimble so he decides from Oregon to Maryland makes sense.

 

[superjohn]

This one hurts, he would have been perfect for us. Maryland sucks, they remind me so much of NC State.