Showing posts with label Joe Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joe Jackson. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Jackson's Connections
It's worth noting that in a recent interview Joe Jackson said he was friends with Michael Gilchrist. He also stated that if he comes back for a second year, which he plans on doing, he will try to recruit him to Memphis. Michael Gilchrist is the top overall player for the class of 2011. He plays small forward.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tarik Black
Now that Joe Jackson has committed to Memphis, our back court will be good, regardless of whether or not Memphis lands anymore guards for the 2010 season. The focus now will be on the post.
Will Coleman will likely be around in 2010 to provide a talented center. The question mark will be the powerforward position. Tarik Black, of the Memphis Magic summer circuit program, would provide a perfect fit. The fact that he played on a team with Joe Jackson doesn't hurt either. Neither will the presence of #1 shooting guard Will Barton, or the extremely available playing time.
Tarik Black, your hometown awaits your decision.
Will Coleman will likely be around in 2010 to provide a talented center. The question mark will be the powerforward position. Tarik Black, of the Memphis Magic summer circuit program, would provide a perfect fit. The fact that he played on a team with Joe Jackson doesn't hurt either. Neither will the presence of #1 shooting guard Will Barton, or the extremely available playing time.
Tarik Black, your hometown awaits your decision.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
It Official! (the pieces are falling into place.)
Joe Jackson, the 5-11 top 25 point guard for White State and the Memphis Magic, made it official yesterday afternoon at 5:30 that he will be playing for the Memphis Tigers next year. He joins fellow point guard Antonio Barton, 3 stars, and his brother Will Barton, the #1 ranked shooting guard.
This commitment ensures a top recruiting class for Memphis, it currently ranks as the third best recruiting class under Ohio and Syracuse. Those talented three guards will have company with Wesley Witherspoon, Elliot Williams, and possibly Roburt Sallie, who might leave due to age (unless he has been talking to Taggart). The Tiger's backcourt will be a force to be reckoned with in the 2010-11 season.
Now the recruiting will shift towards big men. We need a solid center to back up Will Coleman, and a couple of good power forwards. Having two five star guard recruits, and an obviously think frontcourt, should help in successful recruiting.
This commitment ensures a top recruiting class for Memphis, it currently ranks as the third best recruiting class under Ohio and Syracuse. Those talented three guards will have company with Wesley Witherspoon, Elliot Williams, and possibly Roburt Sallie, who might leave due to age (unless he has been talking to Taggart). The Tiger's backcourt will be a force to be reckoned with in the 2010-11 season.
Now the recruiting will shift towards big men. We need a solid center to back up Will Coleman, and a couple of good power forwards. Having two five star guard recruits, and an obviously think frontcourt, should help in successful recruiting.
Friday, September 11, 2009
A look at the future
As the 2009-10 season draws ever nearer, Tiger fans are growing more and more excited... for the 2010-11 season. When our top recruiting class consisting of Xavier Henry, Demarcus Cousins, Nolan Dennis, and Donnell Dodson left I thought the bad news was over.
Later in the off-season our new prized recruit, Latavious Williams, decided that China might be a better destination for him than Memphis would. Certainly it can't get worse can it? Of course, it can!
Our most viable power forward option, Martin N'Galoro, got injured and was forced to stay at home in France and miss the entire 2009-10 season. That was okay, though. We still had Angel Garcia. While he would be an unorthodox power forward, he would certainly contribute a great deal to our thin post. Not anymore. Garcia has torn his ACL and will be forced to sit out this season, again.
On the bright side, it looks as though the season's disappointment will not become a trend. Joe Jackson is set to announce his commitment to the University of Memphis, as said by his coach, grandmother, and the fact that he is announcing in a U of M building. He is ranked as the #5 point guard and the #21 player overall. He joins point guard Antonio Barton and his brother Will Barton, who is ranked as the #1 shooting guard and the #6 player overall. This commitment will ensure Memphis will have a top ten recruiting class next season.
Later in the off-season our new prized recruit, Latavious Williams, decided that China might be a better destination for him than Memphis would. Certainly it can't get worse can it? Of course, it can!
Our most viable power forward option, Martin N'Galoro, got injured and was forced to stay at home in France and miss the entire 2009-10 season. That was okay, though. We still had Angel Garcia. While he would be an unorthodox power forward, he would certainly contribute a great deal to our thin post. Not anymore. Garcia has torn his ACL and will be forced to sit out this season, again.
On the bright side, it looks as though the season's disappointment will not become a trend. Joe Jackson is set to announce his commitment to the University of Memphis, as said by his coach, grandmother, and the fact that he is announcing in a U of M building. He is ranked as the #5 point guard and the #21 player overall. He joins point guard Antonio Barton and his brother Will Barton, who is ranked as the #1 shooting guard and the #6 player overall. This commitment will ensure Memphis will have a top ten recruiting class next season.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Joe Jackson
For those of you who haven't heard about him, Joe Jackson is the point guard for White Station as well as Memphis Magic. His highest interest for college seems to be between Tennessee, Memphis, and Kentucky. His relationship with coach Pastner seems to be very good, but he has also shown a tremendous amount of admiration for coach Calipari.
Most Memphis fans have considered Jackson to be a lock for the Tigers 2010 team. I don't think that is necessarily true. It is probably the most likely scenario, but there is definately no guarantee.
Jackson has made it clear that he wants to take his time before choosing what college he will play for. That makes a lot of sense. Where he will go to school could drastically impact his future. Also, the publicity athletes recieve during recruiting battles can be very beneficial for players with aspirations of joining the NBA.
Should he play for Memphis? I think so. He would be a hometown hero who would develope pride for his city. His commitment, combined with Will Barton's, would ensure a talented backcourt for the Tigers. If he was able to convince Tarik Black to join him as well, then Black could pair with Will Coleman to make a powerful frontcourt.
Of course, these are just the thoughts of a fan. I'm sure at this point he is waiting to see two main things. The first, is how the NCAA allegations against the Memphis basketball program will play out. The second, is how well Josh Pastner will perform during his first season as a head coach.
Most Memphis fans have considered Jackson to be a lock for the Tigers 2010 team. I don't think that is necessarily true. It is probably the most likely scenario, but there is definately no guarantee.
Jackson has made it clear that he wants to take his time before choosing what college he will play for. That makes a lot of sense. Where he will go to school could drastically impact his future. Also, the publicity athletes recieve during recruiting battles can be very beneficial for players with aspirations of joining the NBA.
Should he play for Memphis? I think so. He would be a hometown hero who would develope pride for his city. His commitment, combined with Will Barton's, would ensure a talented backcourt for the Tigers. If he was able to convince Tarik Black to join him as well, then Black could pair with Will Coleman to make a powerful frontcourt.
Of course, these are just the thoughts of a fan. I'm sure at this point he is waiting to see two main things. The first, is how the NCAA allegations against the Memphis basketball program will play out. The second, is how well Josh Pastner will perform during his first season as a head coach.
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