Kadeem Jack
SF/PF, 6-9, 230
Junior, 21 years old
Hometown: Queens, NY
Season (29 mpg): 14.4 PPG, 7 RPG, 1.3 BPG
50% FG, 2-3 three-pointers this season
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Rutgers 71, Temple 66
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 | RAC (Piscataway, NJ)
Kadeem Jack
Season (29 mpg): 14 PPG, 7 RPG, 1.5 BPG
Game: 18 points, 6 rebounds
8-12 FG
Outlook:
Jack has improved incrementally every season, which is an encouraging sign.
Freshman: 8.3 MPG, 1.2 PPG, 1.6 RPG, 26% FG
Sophomore: 18.2 MPG, 5.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 46% FG
Junior: 29.4 MPG, 14 PPG, 7 RPG, 53% FG
That being said, Jack is still more “prospect” than “polished.”
He’s a power forward trapped in a small forward’s body. Standing at a wiry 6-9, Jack can finish around the basket, but he struggles to create for himself on the perimeter. Instead, he scores on “effort” plays—slashing to the hoop, put-backs, taking the open jump shot, etc.
He has NBA athleticism, but his lack of perimeter skills relegate him to the interior, which doesn’t bode well for a 6-9, 230-pound player. He’s young for his age, so if he can extend his game, Jack has an outside chance to develop into a fringe prospect as a senior.
Video: Recent Points (versatile, scoring)
Video: Offensive Rebounds
Video: Transition (terrific athlete)
Video: Missed Jump Shots
Video: Made Jump Shots
Connecticut 69, Rutgers 63
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Kadeem Jack
Season (29.2 mpg): 14.6 PPG, 7 RPG, 1.4 BPG
50% FG, 69% FT
Game (26 min): 9 PTS, 3 REB, 2 STL, 5 TO, 4 Fouls
4-7 FG
Outlook:
— Slender forward who scores on cuts, drop-offs and angles
— Versatile defender; can defend SF and PF
— Good handle to make plays inside 3-point line
— 17% of attempts off cuts; good finisher
— Capable mid-range shooter with room
— All that said, Jack is a power forward trapped in a small forward’s body. He can finish around the basket, but he struggles to create for himself on the perimeter. Instead, he scores on “effort” plays—slashing to the hoop, put-backs, taking the open jump shot, etc.
— He has NBA athleticism, but his lack of perimeter skills relegate him to the interior, which doesn’t bode well for 230-pound player.
— He’s young for his age, so if he can extend his jump shot, we can revisit next season.
Video: vs. Rutgers