Tray Jackson breaks down his game and what he can provide to Michigan
The Michigan basketball program is hoping Seton Hall transfer Tray Jackson can provide a spark for a program that had its youthful moments last season en route to missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a long time.
The Detroit native is happy to be back home and is motivated to bring his experience and his game to Ann Arbor to take it to the next level with an expanded role with the Wolverines.
Appearing in the latest episode of the Defend the Block podcast this week, Jackson was asked to describe his game for those unfamiliar with him as a player.
His description seems to fit with what Juwan Howard is looking for with his players.
"I want to, first off, start by saying I am a guy who takes pride on both ends of the ball," Jackson said. "I'm a firm believer that teams can't be successful unless they have a good defensive anchor and playing all together on one end. I feel like, first off, I bring it on both sides of the ball. I'm a very versatile player, I can play at all three levels. I can shoot the three, can play in the mid-range game and can finish at the rim.
"Honestly, I can say the world has yet to see my full capabilities. I know I'm going to show that this year. I'm going to be put in a position to show that at a high level. I'm ready to show that."
Jackson's transfer from Seton Hall to U-M wasn't his first rodeo in the transfer portal as he transferred from Missouri after his freshman season.
He believes being adaptable in any situation makes him better, which is why he believes his transition to U-M and its system will be an easy one for him.
"I would say that's more to adapting to programs and adapting to what (Juwan Howard) is looking for as a coach," Jackson said. "When you're able to do that and just buy in as a player, it translates to the game. Then it's just like, yo, I trust my coach's gameplan so whatever he's telling me to do on the court and whatever I see on the court for myself, I'm able to make those quick shifts and adapt to them what's being presented in front of me."
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