Ryan Jackson: Underrecruited to UTEP
from Before The League Hosted by Grant Gurtin
Ryan Jackson joins the show to discuss his college basketball journey, from feeling underrecruited out of high school to finding his next opportunity at UTEP. After learning the speed and physicality of the college game at William & Mary, Ryan entered the transfer portal and found a new home in El Paso. He breaks down his efficient offensive style, his plans to become a more aggressive three-point shooter, and his goal of becoming one of the Mountain West's premier defenders. Ryan also shares the inspiration he draws from Jimmy Butler, Jae Crowder, and Jordan Hawkins, recalls the dunk that landed on ESPN's Top 10 plays, and offers advice to incoming freshmen navigating the challenges of college basketball. His message to young players: stay patient, protect your mental health, keep believing in yourself, and trust that your opportunity will come. 🏀
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Ryan Jackson joins the show to discuss his college basketball journey, from feeling underrecruited out of high school to finding his next opportunity at UTEP. After learning the speed and physicality of the college game at William & Mary, Ryan entered the transfer portal and found a new home in El Paso. He breaks down his efficient offensive style, his plans to become a more aggressive three-point shooter, and his goal of becoming one of the Mountain West's premier defenders. Ryan also ...
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