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| All Tweets | DraftExpress: Cross between Iman Shumpert and Joe Jackson. RT @tikelgcny: Thoughts on Kris Dunn? I'm a big Ed Cooley fan
2012-03-28 11:08:30 | DraftExpress: RT @GaryParrishCBS: Joe Jackson will remain at Memphis. He's decided not to transfer, according to his former summer coach Eric Robinson.
2012-01-01 04:17:21 | DraftExpress: I remember watching Joe Jackson in AAU before his HS sr year, right as the hype was peaking. I went up to Josh Pastner & asked: "he's a PG?"
2011-12-31 11:47:32 | DraftExpress: Tough situation for Joe Jackson. He is & always has been a terribly flawed player. But been treated like a NBA future allstar his whole life
2011-12-31 10:22:07 | DraftExpress: RT @GaryParrishCBS: Memphis sophomore Joe Jackson -- AKA 'the King of Memphis' -- might transfer. Story: http://t.co/8ysvDYzg
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Memphis, Sophomore
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H: 5' 11"
W: 175 lbs
Bday: 02/08/1992
(20 Years Old)
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Current: PG
NBA: PG
Possible: PG/SG
| RSCI: 19
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High School: White Station High School
Hometown: Memphis, TN
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| U-19 World Championship Player Evaluations, Part Three
September 1, 2011
Jonathan Givony
Clearly not a good fit as Team USA's primary ball-handler considering how ill-suited his game is to the international style of play, Joe Jackson was a lightning rod for criticism following USA's incredibly disappointing fifth place finish at this tournament.
Jackson's incredible quickness and lethal ball-handling skills made him something of a legend playing on the AAU circuit prior to committing to Memphis. He's had major difficulties translating those skills to a more competitive setting, though, as evidenced by his uneven freshman season and his experience this summer for USA basketball.
His struggles haven't come from a lack of effort, though. Jackson often tries to make the right play. Unfortunately his lack of experience in a half-court setting against strong defenses caused issues for Team USA at some of the worst moments. In these situations, Jackson often reverted back to his familiar instincts of overdribbling, settling for bad shots and running into brick walls.
Jackson is an extremely gifted athlete who excels in transition and can beat his man off the dribble almost at will thanks to a tremendous first step. However, he must improve his decision making and playmaking skills considerably to overcome his lack of size and court vision.
Jackson's perimeter shooting is incredibly streaky at the moment, due to his inconsistent release point. He made just five 3-pointers in nine tournament games here and was unable to get to the free throw line at a high rate (just 27 attempts) to compensate.
He flirted with a negative assist to turnover ratio for most of the event and had a difficult time getting the U.S.'s athletic frontcourt—its biggest advantage at this tournament—involved.
Heading into his sophomore season, Jackson clearly has a great deal of work to do in order to realize the high expectations he set for himself as a top shelf high school recruit. This event should serve as a learning experience for him and reiterate that he still has a long way to go to reach his full potential.
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Mcdonald's All-American Week Player Evaluations and Interviews
April 5, 2010
This probably wasn't the best week for Memphis commit Joe Jackson, as he looked somewhat out of sorts in the practices and wasn't really able to do much in the actual game as well.
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Jackson's terrific quickness and overall athleticism were constantly on display, but he seemed to get a little too caught up in trying to exhibit his scoring prowess, running into brick walls repeatedly and making some poor decisions. Jackson continues to give off the impression that he's more of a scorer than a true point guard, being somewhat of an Aaron Brooks type, but without the same excellent stroke from the perimeter. There will be a transition that Jackson will need to make at the college level, but he's clearly a superior talent/athlete that should be able to figure things out down the road.
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Boost Mobile Elite 24 Player Scouting Reports
August 29, 2009
One of the top point guards in the 2010 class, Joe Jackson (#17 Scout, #12 Rivals, #21 ESPN) is also one of the more productive players you’ll find. He’s a very undersized point guard with a frail frame, but compensates for that with tremendous athleticism, showing a terrific first step, impressive speed in the open floor, and excellent leaping ability.
Jackson is about as aggressive a point guard as you’ll find, as he’s constantly looking for an angle to get to the basket. He’s outstanding in transition, but is also a terrific shot-creator in the half-court, showing tremendous ability to change speeds, and excellent ball-handling skills on top of that. He can get to almost anywhere he wants on the floor, driving either left or right, and being extremely flashy with the ball, often finishing with pretty floater or an emphatic dunk. He is clearly one of the premier scorers at the high school level, and should be able to translate that to the college level as well thanks to his athleticism, instincts and skill-level.
Jackson’s aggressiveness looking for scoring opportunities comes at a cost, though, as he appears to have a serious case of tunnel vision once he starts driving the lane, and often looks quite selfish ignoring open teammates. He goes through too many possessions where he is the only one on his team touching the ball, and is prone to taking some very bad shots. He’s clearly much more of a combo guard at this stage than a true point, although you can’t argue with his productivity.
As a shooter, Jackson is somewhat of a mixed bag, as on one hand he shows an excellent mid-range game, pulling up sharply off the dribble, but he’s quite streaky with his feet set from the perimeter. He’ll need to improve this part of his game at the college level, as he won’t be able to make a living at this diminutive size as a slasher the way he does in high school.
Defensively, Jackson can be an absolute pest when he puts his mind to it, moving his feet exceptionally well and doing a great job staying in front of his matchup. He comes up with plenty of steals and even a handful of blocks, showcasing just how impressive an athlete he is. His poor size and frail frame limits his potential somewhat long-term, though, which is something we’ll have to keep an eye on moving forward.
Talent-wise, there is no disputing the things Jackson brings to the table, although there are some question marks about whether or not he has the mentality to transition into being the type of player who makes his teammates better. Super athletic scorers like him are definitely en vogue these days, though, as players like Aaron Brooks and Louis Williams can confirm. He’s rumored to be leaning strongly to committing to his hometown school of Memphis, which would unquestionably be a huge get for incoming head coach Josh Pastner.
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RBK U - Day Two- Top Prospects and Performers
July 11, 2007
Jackson's performance in the afternoon session Monday had heads turning all over the gym. Combining his speed with his ability to finish in the lane, Jackson was successful to the tune of 14 points on 7-of-9 from the field.
In the night cap, Jackson continued to shine dropping a team high 20 points. The super soph also showed no signs of slowing down after already playing two games earlier in the day, when a lot of guys on the court were visibly tired and ready to go back to the hotel.
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