SF Vance Jackson (Signed LOI on 11/11)

[Huskyforlife]

If he makes it us, having the last visit could be a great sign

 

[James]

Really into the idea of jackson, would finish off a legit top 5 class in the country. however there is so much buzz for the west coast including intel from recent posters in this very thread, that pac12 seems inevitable for him.

 

[tcf15]

I don't think Memphis is a realistic threat here, but they just got one of their other wing targets - Ar'mond Davis.

He's a top 10-ish JUCO player - 6'6", 190 from College of Southern Idaho.

Lasted a few days...

 

[Tenspro2002]

Paradise... Secret Beach in Kauai and just the Napali coast... Also a few spots in the mediteranean stand out..

Just got back from a honeymoon on Kauai. The whole island is lush and tropical -- and the Na Pali coast is incredible.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

Just got back from a honeymoon on Kauai. The whole island is lush and tropical -- and the Na Pali coast is incredible.

Congrats!!! Sounds awesome.

 

[80shusky]

Lasted a few days...

I wonder if this had anything to do with the decision at Memphis not to honor Calipari after all and the flap that caused among Memphis alumni. More likely just a coincidence I guess. I don't suppose a 20 year old kid would care all that much about something that happened when he was in Jr High. Maybe it has more to do with the Vance Jackson OV?

 

[jleves]

Just got back from a honeymoon on Kauai. The whole island is lush and tropical -- and the Na Pali coast is incredible.

That's where I had my honeymoon. Great Island - much better than Maui in my opinion. I haven't been to the big island yet. Did you do the boat trip to Na Pali? That was the best excursion I've ever done on a vacation. Swimming with dolphins in the ocean, snorkeling over the reefs, great lunch on the beach with some history. We also did a helicopter tour of the island which was fantastic. I want to go back sometime soon but I also want to spend time on the big island.

 

[tcf15]

Good sign - UConn gets the first crack at him.

UConn: 9/25 - 9/27
Cal: 10/2 - 10/4
Memphis: 10/16 - 10/18

 

[lange10]

Good sign - UConn gets the first crack at him.

UConn: 9/25 - 9/27
Cal: 10/2 - 10/4
Memphis: 10/16 - 10/18

The football game on the 26th should be a fun atmosphere for him after we upset Mizzou....

 

[James]

Good sign - UConn gets the first crack at him.

UConn: 9/25 - 9/27
Cal: 10/2 - 10/4
Memphis: 10/16 - 10/18

 

[80shusky]

Good sign - UConn gets the first crack at him.

UConn: 9/25 - 9/27
Cal: 10/2 - 10/4
Memphis: 10/16 - 10/18

Memphis? What purpose would he have to visit Memphis? Elvis maybe...

 

[huskiesNhoos]

maybe he can stop by the durham fair while he's in town

 

[BearJWS]

I'm not sure an hour drive from Storrs to Durham, CT for a state fair would entice a kid to commit to UConn. Not exactly "in town"...

 

[BearJWS]

Good news about Vance's visit is it's a week prior to Wenyen's visit. Back to Back big time targets on the perimeter. Both guys like playing outside. I think Vance is a better shooter. Wenyen seems more versatile & athletic. Both would be a great get. Having them back to back weekends would probably add a lil more pressure for a commitment... but both have other good options. Should be interesting to see how this plays out.

 

[JonnyRI]

I keep seeing how Vance Jackson would close out this class but I don't get it. Between 2015 and 2016 we will have 2 point guards and a bunch of 3/4 guys. Not a single shooting guard. I totally love the two point guards on the floor at the same time but who is the third guard in a small lineup? If Cassell is the first (and only) guard off the bench in 2016 I don't feel too good about that at all. Would love to get Jackson but a diallo reclass and committ, or another top 100 guard is what we need. Besides diallo I haven't heard of another good 2 guard we were in the hunt for. Is there someone out there I am missing (anyone heard anything on Bruce brown or is he still not a target?)?

 

[Matrim55]

(anyone heard anything on Bruce brown or is he still not a target?)?

Brown is not a target.

For 2016 SGs, my guesses are 1) Hope for a Diallo reclass & commit, 2) find a "diamond in the rough"-style pure shooter who blows up this autumn, 3) Powell decommit from SHU.

 

[JonnyRI]

Brown is not a target.

For 2016 SGs, my guesses are 1) Hope for a Diallo reclass & commit, 2) find a "diamond in the rough"-style pure shooter who blows up this autumn, 3) Powell decommit from SHU.

That's what I was tracking /afraid of. Diallo is so hot that I would be hard pressed not to think he ends up with the squid in 16.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

That's what I was tracking /afraid of. Diallo is so hot that I would be hard pressed not to think he ends up with the squid in 16.

He won't

 

[tcf15]

 

[UConNick]

EVERYONE GO SHOW HIM SOME LOVE

 

[Dynasty]

EVERYONE GO SHOW HIM SOME LOVE

Eh. Leave that stuff to the VCU fans. Or Syracuse's "twitter army".

 

[ChrisSmith]

I keep seeing how Vance Jackson would close out this class but I don't get it. Between 2015 and 2016 we will have 2 point guards and a bunch of 3/4 guys. Not a single shooting guard. I totally love the two point guards on the floor at the same time but who is the third guard in a small lineup? If Cassell is the first (and only) guard off the bench in 2016 I don't feel too good about that at all. Would love to get Jackson but a diallo reclass and committ, or another top 100 guard is what we need. Besides diallo I haven't heard of another good 2 guard we were in the hunt for. Is there someone out there I am missing (anyone heard anything on Bruce brown or is he still not a target?)?

I think they should bring in 7 guys this year. 5 spots definitely open, 3 guys with real chances to declare early, and 1 guy that might be graduating = 9 potential spots.

 

[Huskyforlife]

But...but... Kids don't like fans showing them love on social media... Anyone who has a twitter account should be sending good vibes his way. He's literally asking for them...

 

[Dove]

I'm not sure an hour drive from Storrs to Durham, CT for a state fair would entice a kid to commit to UConn. Not exactly "in town"...

A turkey leg, a "World's Greatest Sunday", a "Giant Donut" and baby goats. Seal that deal!

 

[huskyharry]

Vance...have a super visit this week!