In the history of basketball there have been several great shooters with untraditional form. Some of the greats that fit this style were Jamal Wilkes and Reggie Miller. In Connecticut there’s a 6th Grade guard that fits this mode and his name is Thomas Jackson. Jackson rocks with Connecticut Elite and has torched many nets throughout the country. We had a chance to holler at Thomas “Automatic” Jackson and here’s our One On One.One On One
BS: What school do you attend?
TJ: Classical Magnet.
BS: Who’s your favorite player?
TJ: Kobe Bryant because I like the way he plays and his work ethic.
BS: What’s the strongest part of your game?
TJ: My jump shot.
BS: What Part of your game needs the most work?
TJ: My footwork and speed.
BS: How do you like playing in the Basketball Spotlight events?
TJ: I love it because it's better competition.
BS: Who’s the toughest player you ever faced?
TJ: I would say Tyus Battle from Team Battle.
BS: What are your favorite sneakers to play in?
TJ: Definitely Jordans.
BS: What’s your fondest basketball moment?
TJ: This past weekend at the Hall of Fame Classic I hit 39 treys. In one game I scored 33 points.
BS: What else do you do besides play basketball?
TJ: I play video games, hang with my friends and got to church.
