If you have been to any of the Purdue men's basketball games this year, then you have noticed Lewis Jackson. For what he lacks in size he makes up for with speed. Standing at 5 foot 9 inches, he is one of the quickest point guards I have ever seen. It is his bursts of speed and unbelievable acceleration that makes him so quick and elusive. He is really great at catching his defenders unaware and flat-footed. The second this happens, he makes his move and is driving the lane before his defenders even know what happened. He is also capable of finishing the play with a spectacular lay-up or has the vision to dish the ball off to one of his teammates. He is a really incredible player for a freshman.
Although Lewis does not start, he is still a huge part of our Purdue team this year. He is always one of the first players to go in off the bench. He gets a lot of playing time, averaging just over 21 minutes a game. He has not been a play maker in the sense of incredible stats. He is only averaging 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists per game; but he is definitely noticeable out on the court. His presence is definitely felt by his teammates and the opposing players. The only faults I have found with him is his perimeter shooting and his free throws. He is hasn't made any 3-points yet out of 4 attempts and is only 3 for 6 in free throws. As he matures as a player and gets more experience, his numbers will continue to go up. We need to keep in mind that he is still very young and is new to college basketball.
Even though it is early in the season and his college career, I can see this guy being a huge part of Purdue's team for years and possible one of the best point guards in college basketball, once he learns the college game a little better. Keep watching Lewis Jackson as he makes plays for our Purdue Boilermakers this season.
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