They weren’t shooting it well and I think his pure will and energy gave them the lead at halftime.”In the span of one summer, a player with no semblance of an offensive game, perpetual fouling problems and a few spats with bad attitude problems has transformed into the best all-around player on UC’s team and, more importantly, a team leader.He likened Jackson’s growing confidence to the same snowball effect former Bearcat All-American Kenyon Martin experienced during his senior season at UC. Kristaps Porzingis #6. He’s been better than that, too.Jackson has three double-doubles during UC’s current six-game win streak, which earned him American Athletic Conference Player of the Week each of the past two weeks. "Former University of Cincinnati center Justin Jackson has signed to play professionally in Greece next season.He averaged 11.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.9 blocked shots for UC last season.King said the Greek team likes Jackson's "defensive intensity, his ability to finish around the bucket and to guard multiple positions." With the possible exception of Eric Hicks and perhaps one or two games in the up-and-down career of Yancy Gates, Jackson’s current stretch of play is the first time a UC player has controlled the game in every facet with such efficiency since Martin.Cloudy with periods of rain. 11 Louisville gets big win over No. Justin Jackson profile page, biographical information, injury history and news
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If he isn’t announced Monday as the winner for the third week in a row, it will only be because the AAC doesn’t want to.Sean Kilpatrick: (Hysterical laughter) He's just got to really work on his body. He did well in Portsmouth but was not drafted and did not get much playing time in Vegas.Travis King, Jackson's agent, said he didn't expect Jackson to get drafted because at 6-foot-8, 230 pounds, he's undersized for an NBA power forward. Never has it been a better, more efficient display than it was against SMU.“Focus, concentration, toughness, taking your time on offense, making easy plays,” Cronin said.
Former University of Cincinnati center Justin Jackson has signed to play professionally in Greece next season. ... Fantasy Basketball. "Jackson, the defensive player of the year in the American Athletic Conference as a senior in 2013-14, will play for AE Ne Kifisia Dimoulas Athens in the Greek Basket League. Dorian Finney-Smith #10. Will be evaluated again tomorrow. A lot of teams don't see him right now as a typical four man in the NBA. Cronin says Justin Jackson not practicing today. In UC’s past five contests, victories against Middle Tennessee, Chicago State, Nebraska, SMU and Memphis, Jackson is averaging 16 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.8 blocks. They like what I bring to the court. I think he's got an opportunity to be an NBA player one day. Art; College Life; Entertainment; Food and Drink; Things to Do Position Rank. "They want me to attack the rim and just play my game.