Standing at 6 feet 7 inches, 200 pounds, Allan Jeanne-Rose, the former Fairfield University Stag, is here to finish his college career.
Being 6 feet 7 inches and 200 pounds is no joke. The big forward loves to play up-tempo and punish his defenders by being physical around the rim and occasionally stepping out to space the floor at the midrange and 3-point line.
Playing at Fairfield for three years, he’s been an impact player from the jump. He made a game-winning layup his freshman year and said he looks forward to creating more memories at CCSU.
Fairfield was a stepping stone for Jeanne-Rose’s career and has helped him expand his game and mature both on and off the court, he said.
“I learned a lot and was really grateful for the people I met there,” Jeanne-Rose said. “I came in as a freshman, didn’t really know much about college basketball, but they developed my game to where it’s at now, and I’m thankful for that for sure.”
Jeanne-Rose said he is no stranger to work and has continuously put in the work each year, day in and day out.
Transferring to a brand-new system is a hard adjustment. To Jeanne-Rose’s advantage, this is one of the biggest things he’s worked on over the time of his career.
“Just learning how to play, learn how to move, where to position myself on the court, learn how to cut, just the game overall,” Jeanne-Rose said.
With new transfers and younger players on the team, Jeanne-Rose said he has embraced his role as a mentor and looks forward to helping the underclassmen.
“I’m just trying to lead and help the younger guys,” Jeanne-Rose said. “Just trying to help them develop as players and help myself be a better leader on and off the court.”
The expectation for this season is to win. There’s a new culture here, and it’s become infectious within the locker room. Jeanne-Rose, just like everyone else, has the same expectations.
“This season, for sure, we’re dreaming big, so definitely tournament, that’s our goal we set it from the beginning, that’s where we want to be at the end of the season,” Jeanne-Rose said. “Personally, I definitely want to make first team All-NEC.”
