KJ to be a Lion

Former Bishop O'Dowd point Kendall Jackson has given a verbal to Coach Kyle Smith.

An Adam Finkelstein tweet: "Suffield Academy point guard Kendall Jackson off the board to Columbia"

Here's Finkelstein with a post.


Congrats to Kendall. 

A Kendall Jackson update

Former Bishop O'Dowd backcourter Kendall Jackson is doing a post-grad year at Suffield Academy in Connecticut. Go here for his December 31 blog post on how his team is doing thus far.

Kyle Smith reaches back

Columbia Coach Kyle Smith, formerly of St. Mary's, is still prospecting out west as Alex Kline tweeted: "Columbia offered 2013 Suffield Academy (CT) PG Kendall Jackson while on his official visit this weekend."

Jackson is doing a post-grad year in the Nutmeg State.

From last July: "Kendall Jackson (Suffield, 2013)- After a solid showing on Saturday, Jackson emerged as one of the better guards at Brandeis on Sunday morning.  He is lightening-quick in the open court and always a threat to get into the lane.  Unlike many guards, he keeps his head up when he gets in the paint, giving him the opportunity to dish off to his teammates."

Here is Kendall's initial installment for the New England Hoops News blog.

A Kendall Jackson update

Former Bishop O'Dowd point Kendall Jackson has apparently decided on a prep season in Connecticut:

Kendall Jackson (Suffield Academy, 2013) - Jackson served to be efficient in directing his squad's potent offense. He also showed an improved one-dribble pull-up from just inside the arc.  Look for big things this winter from Jackson at Suffield.