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GOT NEXT: Justin Jackson Has Arrived
Published by Jason Gairey on January 15, 2010
As I walked into the gym and took my focus to the court, there he stood all 6’4 off him. Could it be the next Jamaal Magloire? Another addition in the growing line of talent coming out of the Toronto Area? I stepped closer, zoomed in, and my eyes couldn’t believe what I just saw. The lanky forward, grabs the board, looks for an outlet, nothing there, puts the ball on the floor, goes coast to coast, crossover, and through the legs…sweet no-look pass! Without a doubt I’m convinced 12 year old Justin Jackson has arrived.
As you look amongst the players on the floor, this mammoth of a boy towers over the competition. It’s his savvy court play that had me and the crowd mesmerized. Although still only 12, he has a long way to go in regard to his potential. You can already see that he loves the game. With incredible length and size 13 feet, the sky seems to be the limit with his growth. The thing that impresses me most is how quick his IQ for the game has developed. Justin has the ability to handle the ball in the open court; heck he can play positions 1 to 5 at this age level right now. He sees the floor and is not shy to completely take over a game, whether banging in the post or moving along the perimeter to take open jumpers. His touch in and out is very smooth, and defensively he times himself well for rebounds and block shots.
Arguably one of the best 12 year olds in North America, after leading his OBA team, YAAACE (one of the best youth programs on and off the floor this city has to offer) to Provincial Gold, he was invited to the Hoop Group Junior Elite Camp in the U.S over the Summer and was deemed the #1 prospect for the Grade 7 class. With an impressive performance at that camp, J-Stunna (as they call him), has continued to improve and this potential is growing as much as the kid himself! Coaches Jordan MacFarlene and Wadley, continue to have him working on both post and perimeter play to eventually increase his versatility. Mr. Jackson’s goal is to be the best player he can be and to make the players around him even better. He definitely got next.
(13 votes, average: 4.69 out of 5)
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#1 Trey Allen on Sun, 17th Jan 2010 1:19 pm
This boy sucks. I am 6’5 and already destroying calgary and only 14.
#2 Jonathan on Sun, 17th Jan 2010 1:51 pm
r u blem, dis guy is 6’4, 12 destroying in ontario, calgary has no ballers
#3 eric on Sun, 17th Jan 2010 3:49 pm
Justin’s a beast at 12 cant say nothing to him.
#4 Scotty on Wed, 20th Jan 2010 11:31 pm
Justin is awesome! Don’t listen to the negative comments that people post…it’s all JEALOUSY! They’re just jealous that they have no skills because if they did…..we would be seeing their name featured and not yours Justin. Justin Jackson “The Million Dollar Baby”!!
#5 BBG. on Thu, 21st Jan 2010 5:44 pm
Listen To this fool ’bout Justin Sucks.. ARE YOU MAD?! -Psh I’d Love to see you face him and watch you get Dunked on. Idiot If you were So Great Your Picture would be up there Wouldnt it. Oh Well Since its not We’ve all come to the conclusion that Your Just not that great. Suck it up.
#6 Janae on Thu, 21st Jan 2010 6:12 pm
SOOOO… YOU THINK YOU’RE SO GREAT ? HE’S 12 AND 6’4. I WOULD LUV TO SEE YOU AND HIM ON A COURT…BEAT DOWN BIG TIME. THINK AGAIN FOOL!!!!!!!
#7 justin jacckson on Thu, 21st Jan 2010 8:27 pm
Thank you for all these positive comments.and too that kiidd whoo are youu?
#8 theee bigg ticket on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 3:22 am
Trey ALLEN UR A BOOSTTTTT
#9 the truth on Thu, 28th Jan 2010 5:32 am
i hope you make it big kid, do toronto and canada proud. stay focus and dont let ur head get too big. work hard and good things will happen
#10 kg on Thu, 25th Feb 2010 10:14 am
Good luck to the kid. I would like to see him play, does anyone know what school he goes to?
#11 Justin Jackson on Thu, 25th Feb 2010 7:06 pm
I Goto Charles Gordon Sr. Ps.
Located At : Midland And Marcros Blvd.
Our Next game is On Wednes Day At West Hill C.I.
Time : Not Sure
#12 john on Thu, 28th Jul 2011 5:02 pm
your not as good as people say u are i bet u anything u wouldnt be able to handle me in highschool dude. not meing a hater and all but im tired of people hyping this kid so much while hes not even that good hes just playing with shoterr people thana him in highschool i will destroy him
#13 mike woolridge on Sun, 31st Jul 2011 1:00 pm
the beast from the T. skills galore .