JAREN JACKSON, JR
BIRTHDATE: 9/15/99
POSITION: Power Forward
HEIGHT: 6'11"
WEIGHT: 240 lbs
SCHOOL/ TEAM: Michigan State
CLASS: Freshman
STRENGTHS
Size/ Length - 6'11 with broad shoulders and a massive 7'4" wingspan
Motor - Makes energy/effort plays, must be boxed out at all times, crashes offensive glass
Athleticism - Moves well laterally
Defensive impact - A rim protector that blocks shots with both hands, moves well laterally and can defend guards on switches
Offensive package - Has the foundational tools to post up, shoot from deep and put the ball on the floor; Good touch around the rim
Drawing Fouls - Can rack up free throw attempts and shoots a high percentage from foul line
Rebounding - Active on offensive and defensive glass.
Intangibles - Fills lot of boxes with his shooting, shot blocking, rebounding. Can help a team win in many ways.
WEAKNESSES
Finishing in traffic - Struggles finishing at the rim vs length. Shooting a low percentage at rim; Lacks explosion, needs to load up on finishes
Raw - Footwork and balance must improve. Can play clumsy and spends too much time falling on the floor
Out of control - Only drives to his left and tendency to drive out of control and pick up charging fouls
Running the floor - Has the ability to be a good rim runner but is more likely to be the trailer
Shot Selection - Settles for too many jumpers. Could be the offensive system but is mainly used in pick & pop situations