SF Justin Jackson (picks Maryland)

[CGarr]

For those without Insider:

Strengths:
He's blessed with a terrific basketball body - already long and strong with a frame capable of sustaining plenty more muscle before it's all said and done. He's also a good athlete who moves very well for a guy his size. While he's capable of defending bigger players around the rim, he's a legitimate perimeter threat offensively who handles and passes well and has the touch to continue to extend his shooting range. His size and strength along with his versatility and solid understanding of the game give him some point forward type potential.

Weaknesses:
Jackson has all the tools and so really it's more a matter of time and experience before he puts it all together. He's still figuring out how to turn his incredible potential into true and consistent production. His stroke needs to improve in order for him to be a more consistent three-point threat and he should also be a better rebounder given his physical tools.

Bottom Line:
He's loaded with potential and upside and so it really seems to be a question of when, not if, he'll assert himself as a premier national talent.

They List him as a 4 Star Small Forward. He is not ranked because ESPN only ranks kids who play in the USA.

KO has already done a great job.. imagine if we snag him? unbelievable. What a class.

 

[david]

For those without Insider:

Strengths:
He's blessed with a terrific basketball body - already long and strong with a frame capable of sustaining plenty more muscle before it's all said and done. He's also a good athlete who moves very well for a guy his size. While he's capable of defending bigger players around the rim, he's a legitimate perimeter threat offensively who handles and passes well and has the touch to continue to extend his shooting range. His size and strength along with his versatility and solid understanding of the game give him some point forward type potential.

Weaknesses:
Jackson has all the tools and so really it's more a matter of time and experience before he puts it all together. He's still figuring out how to turn his incredible potential into true and consistent production. His stroke needs to improve in order for him to be a more consistent three-point threat and he should also be a better rebounder given his physical tools.

Bottom Line:
He's loaded with potential and upside and so it really seems to be a question of when, not if, he'll assert himself as a premier national talent.

They List him as a 4 Star Small Forward. He is not ranked because ESPN only ranks kids who play in the USA.

KO has already done a great job.. imagine if we snag him? unbelievable. What a class.

You have to weight the pros and cons though. Sure the kid has no weaknesses as a basketball player, but think how confusing it's going to be to have two players with the last name Jackson.

 

[reddevilhusky]

I like the part where he's really good at basketball and might play for UConn.

 

[caw]

You have to weight the pros and cons though. Sure the kid has no weaknesses as a basketball player, but think how confusing it's going to be to have two players with the last name Jackson.

At least it's not Donny and Donyell.

 

[6xChamps]

Yes!!!

Vital is on campus right now too. I think he'll be there all weekend.

Vital's snapchat the other day said "UConn this weekend" so I think that he will be there all weekend. Plus didn't finals just end?? If so, campus will be bumping this weekend.

 

[tcf15]

From Oregon 247:

Kevin Ollie has been trying to work his way into getting into the mix with the top 40 recruit and has finally broke ground here. The Huskies lost Daniel Hamilton and one source says the Huskies have been pitching to Jackson he'd slide right into the wing's starting spot this past season.

 

[James]

From Oregon

Kevin Ollie has been trying to work his way into getting into the mix with the top 40 recruit and has finally broke ground here. The Huskies lost Daniel Hamilton and one source says the Huskies have been pitching to Jackson he'd slide right into the wing's starting spot this past season.

i saw a 247 article, behind a pay wall, about his oregon visit being rescheduled, does he have a set date for it yet? i was thinking this was from the same article

 

[tcf15]

i saw a 247 article, behind a pay wall, about his oregon visit being rescheduled, does he have a set date for it yet? i was thinking this was from the same article

Yeah, that excerpt came from same article. Visit was bumped up to weekend of the 13th because the original OV overlapped with a recruiting dead period, so it would cut the visit short.

 

[Sonofabeach]

Now we will have to see if KO follows him on Twitter after the weekend

 

[djct1999]

Yeah, this would work!

 

[Hold the Chee]

@tcf15 What's Ozzie saying on the other site? I don't have a subscription so I can't see the thread he started

 

[tcf15]

@tcf15 What's Ozzie saying on the other site? I don't have a subscription so I can't see the thread he started

Oz is pretty much just confirming that UConn is recruiting JJ.

 

[tcf15]

This is a quote from JJ a while back. Can see how using the Daniel Hamilton angle can benefit UConn here:

Justin Jackson
“I like to call myself Mr. do-it-all,” he said. “Not to be cocky, but that’s how I see my game. Ever since I was young I was able to do a little bit of everything. I can shoot. I can pass. I can dribble. I was always tall and I’ve just been blessed with a lot of talent."

 

[djct1999]

This is a quote from JJ a while back. Can see how using the Daniel Hamilton angle can benefit UConn here:

Justin Jackson
“I like to call myself Mr. do-it-all,” he said. “Not to be cocky, but that’s how I see my game. Ever since I was young I was able to do a little bit of everything. I can shoot. I can pass. I can dribble. I was always tall and I’ve just been blessed with a lot of talent."

In other words..... Come to UConn , you have the talent, we have the system that will allow you to average a triple double.

 

[auror]

More I read, the more I'm liking this. If he can play some 4 right off the bat, that can really enable some exciting lineups. Spread people out 4 penetrators wide with Brimah lurking for a lob when his man helps.

 

[caw]

Ollie has gone after a few kids with a similar skill set: Kegler, Davis and to some extent King.

 

[aceboon]

More I read, the more I'm liking this. If he can play some 4 right off the bat, that can really enable some exciting lineups. Spread people out 4 penetrators wide with Brimah lurking for a lob when his man helps.

The 4 looks like the best position for him in college.

 

[champs99and04]

The 4 looks like the best position for him in college.

You could argue he's better suited to play the four than anybody else on the current roster (I haven't seen him play, but that's the vibe I get from reading the scouting reports).

With Miller gone and Hamilton not around to play small-ball minutes there, I've been worried about the four spot. We saw what a disaster it was in 2014-15 with Facey and Brimah sharing the court for large stretches, and though that pairing should be more viable as seniors, I like having some mobility and shooting at that position. If he can screen, even better.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

The 4 looks like the best position for him in college.

He looks like a powerful kid who can just overpower people inside. Could he end up being a little Caron-like? Not fair, of course, to compare anyone to an all-time great Husky, but this kid does seem to have "it." Maybe it's just the video editing, but Justin Jackson can do a lot of things. Let's hope he can direct a good portion of his focus onto rebounding the basketball. He looks like he could or should be really good on the boards.

 

[uconnbill]

A stretch four would be nice and Justin would fit that bill to a tee.

 

[auror]

He's got a legit Canadian accent, too.

 

[Matt1010]

Watching this kids film I really think he's more of a 3 than a 4, but definitely versatile. Looks like he has the whole package. Would be a huge get and cement an unreal recruiting class for KO.

 

[444JR]

 

[auror]

Watching this kids film I really think he's more of a 3 than a 4, but definitely versatile. Looks like he has the whole package. Would be a huge get and cement an unreal recruiting class for KO.

Considering the offensive ability of all of our 4's, if you get a guy who can play like a 3 on O and defend 4's, you play him at 4.

 

[6xChamps]

Really want Jackson but the kid guarding him here looks like he's 12 years old lol

 

[Huskyforlife]

I heard a week ago that we're basically option 2B, with Oregon being A, and Maryland being 2A. A lot can change in a week though, I'll have to ask again about this kid, would be a stellar add this late in the class.

 

[444JR]

View attachment 13541 Really want Jackson but the kid guarding him here looks like he's 12 years old lol

Hahaha.. The video is from 2012 but I had to post it after his quotes about Magic Johnson. Seems as though KO found the perfect replacement for DHAM.

 

[UConnStats]

If we're going small and Larrier and J Jackson are our 3/4 I'm all for it. I like Facey but if offering a starting spot helps, go for it. Facey just has to play as well as he can and he'll earn minutes. He doesn't need a start to prove that he's valuable to this team.

 

[lange10]

I heard a week ago that we're basically option 2B, with Oregon being A, and Maryland being 2A. A lot can change in a week though, I'll have to ask again about this kid, would be a stellar add this late in the class.

I'd argue that the big change in a week has already occurred. Getting a visit this weekend and it seems Maryland is out. Should be us vs. Oregon but I've said it time and time again, I trust KO to get it done.

 

[BUConn10]

It's insane how much better of a player and fit for our team Jackson is compared to Thompson. Normally I am very skeptical of freshman being true impact players but I can certainly see scenarios where our lack of offensive depth at the 4 could create a potential path to that role for JJ. Sell the dream KO.