Class of 2020 SF Andre Jackson (NY) Offered

[billsin01]

Who was the last guy who improved his shooting at SU? Gbinije? It really is like catching lightning in a bottle.

I think our issue is as much generating open looks as it is finding good shooters. I think guys actually do improve at times -- as has been pointed out both Frank and Marek looked better this year. But to go from a terrible shooter to a good one? That's tough.

 

[billsin01]

The catch-22 is, the shooting concern is what may keep the bigger fish away, but if he doesn't develop the shot he won't help us beat the bigger fish.

I'll play devil's advocate here: What we know we have in full, is shooting -- Hughes (2 more years?), Buddy (3 more years?), JGIII (feels like a guy who could be a 4-year guy ... maybe I'm wrong), Goodine (a lot of talent but I'd be surprised if we didn't have him at least 2 years), Guerrier (maybe only 1 year, but if he's back, 2). Even the bigs coming in can shoot a little.

What we don't have? A single player that can break someone down off the dribble.

Maybe they see Jackson as a partially flawed but important piece to the overall team picture with his ability to get to the basket.

What we'd all -- JB included -- like to see? A quicker pace and more offense in unsettled situations. I would say several guys can help with this but Jackson would be an animal in this regard.

Getting do-it-all guys is great, but Jackson's ability should be a nice asset from day 1 if we can get him. IMO.

 

[moqui]

Who was the last guy who improved his shooting at SU? Gbinije? It really is like catching lightning in a bottle.

buddy

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[PauliePeppas]

Wrap...it...up

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Wrap...it...up

I don't even want to ask this.

Who's the lead recruiter here?

 

[PauliePeppas]

I don't even want to ask this.

Who's the lead recruiter here?

Gerry...but Jim has been grinding hard for a long time with this recruitment

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[rrlbees]

I don't even want to ask this.

Who's the lead recruiter here?

why don't you want to ask?

 

[orange79]

why don't you want to ask?

For fear of the firestorm that would ensue if the lead recruiter was a certain member of the 2003 championship team and, God forbid, didn't bring this recruit in.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

 

[PauliePeppas]

No coincidence that Uconn been offering 20 wings like crazy lately

 

[sutomcat]

No coincidence that Uconn been offering 20 wings like crazy lately

Someone remind me, when did Andre say he was going to make his college pick?

 

[Cusesky8214]

But but respected uconn boneyarders already gave the meaning it's over and wrapped up for them! Done deal. I think this kid wants to play close to home like JG3 and we have been on him for a long time. Let's close this one JB! I want to see his high flying dunks and running the court in the Dome! Very exciting player!

 

[hoopsupstate]

He’s making his official visit to SU this weekend.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

He’s making his official visit to SU this weekend.

It's such an ez drive. Hopefully his family is important in the process

 

[CuseMan4]

Pretty good shot it’s wrapped up after this visit

 

[OttoinGrotto]

For fear of the firestorm that would ensue if the lead recruiter was a certain member of the 2003 championship team and, God forbid, didn't bring this recruit in.

That's about right.

 

[jdubs30]

If he leaves campus without committing are we concerned?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

If he leaves campus without committing are we concerned?

Shouldn't be, for two reasons.

1, said he was going to commit by Peach Jam.

2, we're still all going to die some day.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

It's such an ez drive. Hopefully his family is important in the process

Same drive time Albany to Storrs as Albany to SU, but the Thruway is definitely easier drive.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Same drive time Albany to Storrs as Albany to SU, but the Thruway is definitely easier drive.

He actually lives in Amsterdam. So closer and easier.

 

[dan7800]

2, we're still all going to die some day.

Speak for yourself

 

[SUOrangeSU]

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

He actually lives in Amsterdam. So closer and easier.

Yeah,much easier