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hey man...you sold me. I will post a video of me doing my promised victory shoey after he announces.
Class of 2020 PF Isaiah Jackson (MI/SpireAcademyOH) to Kentucky
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excellent breakdown of the timeline here, well done!! I mean, I still think he goes to UK, but in the event he picks Cuse tomorrow, I will be taking a shot to celebrate!
Edit: I will be taking a shot or shot(s) regardless
Edit: I will be taking a shot or shot(s) regardless
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to follow up what Henny posted, this was never shared on here regarding Isaiahs UK visit. Not trying to bring down the good vibes but I'm suprised this wasnt shared. His dad some nice things about us after his visit as well as bama...not sure how this one makes me feel. Keep in mind this interview was before he set anything up with cuse/bama and only had the UK experience. Figured I'd share so we can dissect what was said about each visit and try to make something out of nothing 
I'm hoping the family angle plays out in our favor and we suprise everyone. Still, it sounds like he was pretty impressed with the UK experience.
"Isaiah Jackson took an official visit to Kentucky last weekend, and there were two main questions coming out of the trip. How did the trip go for the five-star power forward out of Michigan, and did he get an offer from the Big Blue?
Cats Illustrated spoke with his father, Wes, on Saturday evening, and he answered both in a manner that should make those Wildcat fans who read this article very pleased."
Q: The first question is an obvious one. How did the Kentucky visit go?
Jackson: "It went beautiful, man, beautiful. Everybody was professional. Thay answered a lot of questions before we got a chance to ask them. The facility was, man, beautiful. I love the group of people. It went well."
Q: Did Isaiah get an offer while he was there?
Jackson: "Well, they've been offered, back a few months ago, but we just kind of never announced it. They offered, and we just told them that we're going to make a decision in November. but as the only school that he's went to, I love what I've seen like all around. I wasn't disappointed at anything. Obviously, we have probably a couple of more visits to go on to give the other schools a chance as well. Isaiah's down to really to a top few (schools). He'll making visits here soon."
Q: You said that the Kentucky coaches had some answers even before you asked the questions. Can you share what some of the questions and answers were?
Jackson: "They were small questions as far as dorms. Where they will be staying? What type of security would they have? What type of blockers would they have to kind of keep them away from all of the other hoopla that goes on? Keep the young men away from things they don't want to be around. Just the attention to detail that they had keeping the kinds kind of not secluded, but in their own dorms. Keeping them busy with other activities in the facility to train and do all of this stuff.
We just loved everything from the nutrition standpoint, how would they eat? What type fo meals would they eat? What type of nutrition plan would they have? They showed us everything, the meal preps, the kitchen that they had to prepare meals from, the cook they had, We enjoyed everything. It was beautiful, man."
Q: I know you probably had expectations, and you've mentioned a lot of things, but was there anything specifically that was even better that you thought going in?
Jackson: "Oh yeah, they have a Sports Science facility that kind of blew my mind. I knew that the facilities would be top of the line, but when I went to the Sports Science Department and met the guys in charge of the department and saw the athletes hands on and saw them actually go through the testing, they were special to come in that Saturday and go through the testing, and see the bigs go through all of the tests, it blew my mind. It blew my mind."
Q: As you talked to them, have they mentioned how they would like to use Isaiah and what kind of role they see him in there?
Jackson: "Just to put him in as a big, a forward. They talked about the work as far as training him to be a top All-American athlete. We didn't discuss offenses or anything, just mentioned that he wanted to utilize Isaiah in the offense to showcase his ability. He would be able to play his game there."
Q: You said they didn't talk about offenses, but did they talk about lineups? Would it be more small-ball or more of a two-post type of deal?
Jackson: "I look at the guys that they have been seeking after. Boston had committed. They look to me like when you have guards that they are trying to recruit at 6-4 and 6-5 and above at 6-7, it's obvious that want to go not small-ball, but to play bigs. It looks to me like more positionless, so therefore anybody could switch on anybody guard them or have a mismatch and score on them. I just think that looking at their recruitment that what they're trying to do is obvious that they want to go the way that the NBA is basically going and college basketball for that part, teaching these kids how to play positionless basketball."
Q: You talked about other visits that you would like to take. Do you know where they might be?
Jackson: "Alabama, Syracuse, Michigan, Michigan State, which is local. We just have to go up the road. We have already reached out to Oregon, and Memphis, of course. He pretty much just wants to kind of cut through the chase and not go to a whole lot of schools, but kind of give him the idea of where he wants to go."
Q: Last question, it looks like what he's trying to do is go ahead and get the visits set up and taken so he can make his decision by the time November rolls around.
Jackson: "Oh yeah, we plan on making our determination in November for Early Signing and getting it over with. We should have adequate enough information. Like I said, Kentucky has been awesome. Obviously they're kind of top of the bunch right now, but we haven't seen any other schools but Kentucky. I loved Kentucky."
Just curious does this make you feel better/worse/or doesnt change what you think?
I'm hoping the family angle plays out in our favor and we suprise everyone. Still, it sounds like he was pretty impressed with the UK experience."Isaiah Jackson took an official visit to Kentucky last weekend, and there were two main questions coming out of the trip. How did the trip go for the five-star power forward out of Michigan, and did he get an offer from the Big Blue?
Cats Illustrated spoke with his father, Wes, on Saturday evening, and he answered both in a manner that should make those Wildcat fans who read this article very pleased."
Q: The first question is an obvious one. How did the Kentucky visit go?
Jackson: "It went beautiful, man, beautiful. Everybody was professional. Thay answered a lot of questions before we got a chance to ask them. The facility was, man, beautiful. I love the group of people. It went well."
Q: Did Isaiah get an offer while he was there?
Jackson: "Well, they've been offered, back a few months ago, but we just kind of never announced it. They offered, and we just told them that we're going to make a decision in November. but as the only school that he's went to, I love what I've seen like all around. I wasn't disappointed at anything. Obviously, we have probably a couple of more visits to go on to give the other schools a chance as well. Isaiah's down to really to a top few (schools). He'll making visits here soon."
Q: You said that the Kentucky coaches had some answers even before you asked the questions. Can you share what some of the questions and answers were?
Jackson: "They were small questions as far as dorms. Where they will be staying? What type of security would they have? What type of blockers would they have to kind of keep them away from all of the other hoopla that goes on? Keep the young men away from things they don't want to be around. Just the attention to detail that they had keeping the kinds kind of not secluded, but in their own dorms. Keeping them busy with other activities in the facility to train and do all of this stuff.
We just loved everything from the nutrition standpoint, how would they eat? What type fo meals would they eat? What type of nutrition plan would they have? They showed us everything, the meal preps, the kitchen that they had to prepare meals from, the cook they had, We enjoyed everything. It was beautiful, man."
Q: I know you probably had expectations, and you've mentioned a lot of things, but was there anything specifically that was even better that you thought going in?
Jackson: "Oh yeah, they have a Sports Science facility that kind of blew my mind. I knew that the facilities would be top of the line, but when I went to the Sports Science Department and met the guys in charge of the department and saw the athletes hands on and saw them actually go through the testing, they were special to come in that Saturday and go through the testing, and see the bigs go through all of the tests, it blew my mind. It blew my mind."
Q: As you talked to them, have they mentioned how they would like to use Isaiah and what kind of role they see him in there?
Jackson: "Just to put him in as a big, a forward. They talked about the work as far as training him to be a top All-American athlete. We didn't discuss offenses or anything, just mentioned that he wanted to utilize Isaiah in the offense to showcase his ability. He would be able to play his game there."
Q: You said they didn't talk about offenses, but did they talk about lineups? Would it be more small-ball or more of a two-post type of deal?
Jackson: "I look at the guys that they have been seeking after. Boston had committed. They look to me like when you have guards that they are trying to recruit at 6-4 and 6-5 and above at 6-7, it's obvious that want to go not small-ball, but to play bigs. It looks to me like more positionless, so therefore anybody could switch on anybody guard them or have a mismatch and score on them. I just think that looking at their recruitment that what they're trying to do is obvious that they want to go the way that the NBA is basically going and college basketball for that part, teaching these kids how to play positionless basketball."
Q: You talked about other visits that you would like to take. Do you know where they might be?
Jackson: "Alabama, Syracuse, Michigan, Michigan State, which is local. We just have to go up the road. We have already reached out to Oregon, and Memphis, of course. He pretty much just wants to kind of cut through the chase and not go to a whole lot of schools, but kind of give him the idea of where he wants to go."
Q: Last question, it looks like what he's trying to do is go ahead and get the visits set up and taken so he can make his decision by the time November rolls around.
Jackson: "Oh yeah, we plan on making our determination in November for Early Signing and getting it over with. We should have adequate enough information. Like I said, Kentucky has been awesome. Obviously they're kind of top of the bunch right now, but we haven't seen any other schools but Kentucky. I loved Kentucky."
Just curious does this make you feel better/worse/or doesnt change what you think?
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to follow up what Henny posted, this was never shared on here regarding Isaiahs UK visit. Not trying to bring down the good vibes but I'm suprised this wasnt shared. His dad some nice things about us after his visit as well as bama...not sure how this one makes me feel. Keep in mind this interview was before he set anything up with cuse/bama and only had the UK experience. Figured I'd share so we can dissect what was said about each visit and try to make something out of nothing
"Isaiah Jackson took an official visit to Kentucky last weekend, and there were two main questions coming out of the trip. How did the trip go for the five-star power forward out of Michigan, and did he get an offer from the Big Blue?
Cats Illustrated spoke with his father, Wes, on Saturday evening, and he answered both in a manner that should make those Wildcat fans who read this article very pleased."
Q: The first question is an obvious one. How did the Kentucky visit go?
Jackson: "It went beautiful, man, beautiful. Everybody was professional. Thay answered a lot of questions before we got a chance to ask them. The facility was, man, beautiful. I love the group of people. It went well."
Q: Did Isaiah get an offer while he was there?
Jackson: "Well, they've been offered, back a few months ago, but we just kind of never announced it. They offered, and we just told them that we're going to make a decision in November. but as the only school that he's went to, I love what I've seen like all around. I wasn't disappointed at anything. Obviously, we have probably a couple of more visits to go on to give the other schools a chance as well. Isaiah's down to really to a top few (schools). He'll making visits here soon."
Q: You said that the Kentucky coaches had some answers even before you asked the questions. Can you share what some of the questions and answers were?
Jackson: "They were small questions as far as dorms. Where they will be staying? What type of security would they have? What type of blockers would they have to kind of keep them away from all of the other hoopla that goes on? Keep the young men away from things they don't want to be around. Just the attention to detail that they had keeping the kinds kind of not secluded, but in their own dorms. Keeping them busy with other activities in the facility to train and do all of this stuff.
We just loved everything from the nutrition standpoint, how would they eat? What type fo meals would they eat? What type of nutrition plan would they have? They showed us everything, the meal preps, the kitchen that they had to prepare meals from, the cook they had, We enjoyed everything. It was beautiful, man."
Q: I know you probably had expectations, and you've mentioned a lot of things, but was there anything specifically that was even better that you thought going in?
Jackson: "Oh yeah, they have a Sports Science facility that kind of blew my mind. I knew that the facilities would be top of the line, but when I went to the Sports Science Department and met the guys in charge of the department and saw the athletes hands on and saw them actually go through the testing, they were special to come in that Saturday and go through the testing, and see the bigs go through all of the tests, it blew my mind. It blew my mind."
Q: As you talked to them, have they mentioned how they would like to use Isaiah and what kind of role they see him in there?
Jackson: "Just to put him in as a big, a forward. They talked about the work as far as training him to be a top All-American athlete. We didn't discuss offenses or anything, just mentioned that he wanted to utilize Isaiah in the offense to showcase his ability. He would be able to play his game there."
Q: You said they didn't talk about offenses, but did they talk about lineups? Would it be more small-ball or more of a two-post type of deal?
Jackson: "I look at the guys that they have been seeking after. Boston had committed. They look to me like when you have guards that they are trying to recruit at 6-4 and 6-5 and above at 6-7, it's obvious that want to go not small-ball, but to play bigs. It looks to me like more positionless, so therefore anybody could switch on anybody guard them or have a mismatch and score on them. I just think that looking at their recruitment that what they're trying to do is obvious that they want to go the way that the NBA is basically going and college basketball for that part, teaching these kids how to play positionless basketball."
Q: You talked about other visits that you would like to take. Do you know where they might be?
Jackson: "Alabama, Syracuse, Michigan, Michigan State, which is local. We just have to go up the road. We have already reached out to Oregon, and Memphis, of course. He pretty much just wants to kind of cut through the chase and not go to a whole lot of schools, but kind of give him the idea of where he wants to go."
Q: Last question, it looks like what he's trying to do is go ahead and get the visits set up and taken so he can make his decision by the time November rolls around.
Jackson: "Oh yeah, we plan on making our determination in November for Early Signing and getting it over with. We should have adequate enough information. Like I said, Kentucky has been awesome. Obviously they're kind of top of the bunch right now, but we haven't seen any other schools but Kentucky. I loved Kentucky."
Just curious does this make you feel better/worse/or doesnt change what you think?
To me, that sounds good...but more "professional" or "clinical" - almost robotic. There's no personality there, no mentions of them having fun on a specific night, no antidotes about coach/players, etc.
If the number 1 thing Isaiah Jackson is looking for is "NBA!" Get me there, get me there fast, gotta go 1st round, earning potential, blaaaaaah" then he's gonna pick Kentucky. And that may happen.
BUT, again, check out the passion & personality, the focus on relationships that come from these quotes from IJ's dad:
"Elijah Hughes was Isaiah's player host during the visit, and the two got along very well. Wes noted the level of respect and character that not only Elijah had, but the entire team possessed as well.
"Those kids are very respectful," Wes Jackson said. "So it went well. Elijah Hughes was a great kid. Very mannerable. I can tell that all of those kids, character wise, are great kids."
"“Coach [Jim] Boeheim and his wife are amazing people. I understood the greatness I was next to and took the opportunity to talk to him and pick his brain whenever I could.
His wife is one of the most genuine and beautiful people I have ever met in my life. I can say I see why he has had such longevity in the game. She deserves something from the NCAA along with coach."
“The organization has a family environment...
I even met Tiana M from the women’s basketball team and her parents. It was a blessing to meet a strong young person like that. That was the most amazing part of the visit for me. She showed me how ‘family’ Syracuse really is.””
I mean, holy crap, very different vibes, no?
Seriously, he said he "understood the greatness I was next to" when describing being around JB & Julie! Did he ever "understand the greatness" about Cal? (Maybe "understood the sleeze" Lol.)
IDK, again, just a different vibe from Syracuse's visit to me.
Bro, he understood the greatness!!! He understood the Goddamn greatness. Lolol
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I agree...totally different vibes! And the bama visit was more of a "wow factor" from the football experience with mentioning how the basketball program was better then expected. (As in he was going into the visit with the mindset of the bball program lacking)
Hopefully the family/culture of SU wins out here. We can get this kid to the league every bit as good as UK can. I guess he could still pick bama but I dont see it unless his relationship with Oats is that strong.
Fingers crossed! Let's shock the world and get a big win on the recruiting front!
Awesome breakdown of what has been said following his visits. Thanks for that!
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Didnt he post his top 3 then visit su?
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That’s not good
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Vid post or it didnt happen.
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Aren’t they going after Cliff as well?
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Yeah I dont see that as being great...but they could still be after someone else.
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Aren’t they going after several targets including some 2021 guys?
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Yea it could mean a few different guys
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I would love for it to mean Banchero or Kuminga are reclassing, but they've both been pretty vocal about staying in 2021.
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They have 10 offers out to uncomitted players of 2020. 10!
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There's still buzz about Banchero going 2020. I think Kuminga ends up a dookie.
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I hear ya man.. they don't make much sense to me but who the heck knows at this point. I'm shocked nothing is leaking out yet with his decision so close.
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Man, remember when TC loved us. Ugh, UK has taken a lot of guys we wanted. If we can somehow get one back tomorrow, that would just be so sweet.
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Does anyone have a fishes and loaves feel for UK? I mean they have 5 kids coming in so far in 2020 and were not sure how many are going to be going pro after this year, which might not turn out to be one of their better years. I doubt both Montgomery and Richard's are going pro (possibly neither). How may spots are they likely to have open?
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