Its Tuesday lets talk Bball - Recruiting
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 24, 2012 12:54 PM EST
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I believe a week ago we were discussing Mitch McGary and how he wasnt living up to be the number 2 player in the nation..... well ESPN now agrees. They have updated their top 100. Here you go:
McGary fell all the way to 21st. I said last week that I thought he would fall to somewhere between 9-12, but the folks at ESPN thought he deserved a lower grade. Other notable Terps or past targets:
McGary - 21st - dropped to a 4 star as well
Daniel House - 16
Amile Jefferson - 17
Robert Carter - 27
SHAQ CLEARE - UP to 33!!!!
Jerami Grant - 40
Elijah Macon - 41
James Robinson - 44
Justin Anderson - 54
JAKE LAYMAN - 61 - cant remember where he was earlier. Thought in the 50's
Torian Graham - 80
Arnaud Moto - 100 - F*ck. Might lost that bet.
Seth Allen obviously didnt make it. These injuries are just hampering any chance he has at cracking the top 100. Also note that Charles Mitchell has fallen out of the top 100. MD is not involved with any top 100 player, according to ESPN's ranking, at the moment.
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2013/order/true
That is the 2013 rankings. Twins check in at 4 and 7
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to Raysheed Jordan. He is #24 for 2013. True PG. He was at the Temple vs. MD game this weekend and Turge then went with assistants to watch Jordan in a HS game. He is quickly becoming a prime target.
Meeks – 28
Anya – 36
Etou – 50
Ennis – 55
Are all other 2013 players MD is involved with. Jordan sticks out the most, other than the twins. Actually, he is the player MD is recruiting the hardest (RECENTLY). I havent seen anything in the past month or two involving MD coaches visiting the twins.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 24, 2012 1:01 PM EST reply actions
I remember reading that the twins weren't going to focus on recruitment until after their HS season was up
Don’t know when that is, or if there was any truth to the statement. If they’ve been active with UK staff, but we haven’t been doing anything with them over the past couple of months, than I’ll be close to giving up on it.
Think we would have heard
if any of the MD assistants were traveling to TX to see them play. You are correct in your statement about them not focusing on recruiting until after the season is over, however MD still needs to be at their games if they want to have a fighting chance…. which you also pointed out. Something doesnt add up to me. Somehow schools think we are the favorite yet I cant find one damn thing to point to MD even being involved with the twins for the past 2 months.
Even if their dad said to Turge that they are coming to MD, I dont think that MD would stop showing them attention. Doesnt add up to me.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 24, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Have you seen anything to indicate that UK or Baylor or whoever else
Has been attending those games?
I agree with what you’re saying, but just wondering if no one is going because, well they’re coaching their current teams. I’d assume that during the regular season, head coaches don’t travel much to watch recruits. But I could see the assistants doing all of that. But correct me if I’m wrong. If anyone knows how that works, it would be you.
Head Coaches
rarely do travel, unless its day trips or while they are on the road and stop by to see a local recruit. SJU has been sending assistants to watch players and having the assistant miss an actual SJU bball game. So the norm is somewhere in the middle between not doing anything and having assistants miss college games to attend a HS game. MD really isnt involved with any player that isnt in the tri-state area + DC (MD, Penn, VA, & DC). The twins are the only players that are out of driving distance.
I have not heard of the Baylor or Kentucky coaches going to their games, but I dont follow any Kentucky or Baylor recruiting sites or local news reporters. All my sources are east coast guys. I would be willing to bet any amount of money that Baylor has been to numerous of their games, given the proximity. Kentucky…. ehhh might be in the same boat as MD.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 24, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
From what I read on a Baylor blog
The twins were at the Baylor vs. Mizzou game with a couple other recruits and commits. They were behind Baylor’s bench.
Baylor is close to their house though
It’s why we have Tabor coming tomorrow. Not that we planned this out, just that he’s so close to CP he may as well come for a huge game.
Not really close.
Waco is several hours away from Houston. It’s about the same as DC to NY.
by 1 proud terp on Jan 24, 2012 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Yea probably Mike Jones
both Parker and Faust were in the mid 40’s
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 24, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
Jefferson
Saw today that he is leaning heavy to Puke and NC State. Puke got in on him late and still might pull it off. Rich get richer….
Terps are definitely pursuing PG’s (alternative’s to Harrison Twins) as along with Jordan, UMD is on Tyler Ennis along with Cuse, Memphis, G. Tech and UVA.
I joined a baylor blog way back when
During RG3 just slinging it all over TCU.
But their recent comments suggest they think harrisons to terps is a done deal. Anybody have any insights?
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by RedTurtle on Jan 24, 2012 1:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I wouldnt think that is accurate
If that were the case and dont think that Turge would be so active with Jordan. I dont think that Turge brings in 2 PG’s and 1 SG in 2013, thus eliminating any possibilty for adding a forward, assuming no attrition.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 24, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
well you know what they say about recruiting. Its only a done deal when Baylor fans say it is
by Maryland1206 on Jan 24, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Basketball and murder
its what Baylor does.
by 1 proud terp on Jan 24, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Wiz hire Calipari
The Wizards need to take one for the team and at least give this guy an interview. If they can apply some pressure, there is the chance that either they or the Knicks pull the trigger and get Cal to leave the NCAAs.
holy busted head gasket Batman!
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by bball purist on Jan 24, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
Whats everyone think about McGary?
Going from the #2 player to the 21st player… and dropping from a 5 star to a 4 star?
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 24, 2012 1:27 PM EST reply actions
Definitely telling
With all his hype you know he really had to not perform in order to fall that far…They would have kept him high if it was at all reasonable…excited that the difference between McGary and Shaq is only a measly 12 spots in the rankings!!!
No less than deserved
He basically stopped impressing scouts in July. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to have him and I’m not a “oh he didn’t go to Maryland so he sucks” – he’s a great player. But he’s not #2 good unless teams suddenly start playing 30 games in a month.
I think since he signed with Michigan that he may have turned it down a notch
He’s got his team. Also, don’t know if his team plays a good schedule or not. Do they?
this haircut cracks me up
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Haha
How do they guess where the top of his head is when measuring him
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by John Stephens on Jan 24, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
nerlens noel right?
my cousin actually is really good friends with him and says hes basically either going to KY or UCONN. also, he played against layman and says the dude is basically a white, skinnier kevin durant. he dropped like 30 and 15 on his school
Kentucky and UConn…I wonder what kind of features he has on his brand new Escalade
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by John Stephens on Jan 24, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Got it worng
It’s “clear cut”
Escalade or loaded Yukon…
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by bball purist on Jan 24, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like Len Elmore as a high school senior
Nerlens only hopes he’s half as good as Lenny.
by Snappin Terp on Jan 24, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
BBall
The twins in my opinion will soak in the attention they will receive from every school in the Nation. I think Maryland makes the most sense if they want to get out of Texas due to the family situation. You have to incorporate that Duke, UNC, Kansas, Texas, Kentucky and everyone else worth a shit will be all over them. I can see the twins picking between 3 schools with Maryland being one of the final 3. Time will tell, but this will not be done until next fall at the earliest.
McGary, was never as good as advertised. I have always said that the rankings are suspect. I mean you can predict the top talent in the nation, but some players get much love before there proven. I think he will be a good player in college, but he is not equal to Anthony Davis from Kentucky.
I would like to see what the 2012 class looks like if we add anybody else, I would have to imagine we do, but I’m interested in who it will be.
by El Goodd Terps13 on Jan 24, 2012 2:14 PM EST reply actions
Ridiculous comparison
How many guys forwards have had the kind of freshman season Davis is having right now? He has the Kentucky single season block record and we’re have almost 2 months left in the season. Not many freshman 4s have had this kind of impact on a team. I can only think of Tristan Thompson at Texas and Tyrus Thomas at LSU
Davis and McGary
Davis was the #2 player as was McGary, that is my comparison.
by El Goodd Terps13 on Jan 25, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
The twins will eat up all of the attention
But you can’t just say "oh, the blue bloods are gonna swoop in and make them reconsoder they’re top 5. As of right now, this is the info on all of the schools you mentioned that I could find
Duke – I’m pretty sure the twins hate Duke. I remember Aaron tweeting “Everything>>>>>Duke” ,or something along those lines, which basically means everything is way better than Duke.
UNC – Gauged some interest but never really heavily recruited them. Plus they have Marcus Paige (#1 PG in 2012) and Britt (#2 PG in 2013) coming in. No need for another PG
Kansas – I never heard the twins mention Kansas in any interviews. The link at the bottom is an interview from a Kansas reporter with them. They say they still like them a lot, but take that with a grain of salt since the interview was by a Kansas guy.
Texas – A lot of Texas fans don’t think they really have a chance with the twins. I’ve heard just as much on their recruitment as the next guy, so I have no clue how much of a chance Texas has.
Kentucky – The only school that reall scares me. Obviously, the twins like Kentucky and PayPal Cal. I found a quote from Aaron on a Kansas site that made my jaw drop, and not in a good way. The reporter asked both of them why they liked Kentucky and this was the last part of Aaron’s answer.
Coach Cal is a straightforward guy and he’s honest.Talk about ironic.
Here’s the link to the Kansas interview: http://www.fearthephog.com/content/c2c-hoops-catches-up-harrison-twins-106/
If you want a P.O.V. from another fan base that’s not delusional and thinks everyone’s a lock to them, here ya go: http://www.baylorfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224193&page=1
The Calipari comment makes sense
Calipari is unfront with players from what I’ve heard. In terms of allowing his players to way the way they became stars playing, nobody does it better. He doesn’t take great 1 on 1 players and try to fit them into a confined system. He lets his guys do what got them to that high national ranking. And that’s what kids want. And he can also get them to the NBA, which is also something kids want. The 5 he sent 2 years ago and the 1 lottery last year was just ridiculous. That’s 6 players drafted in 2 years.
Honesty
Aaron might be making his comment based on Calipari mentioned he would pay us to come to Kentucky. If this is the case, then Aaron is correct that Cal is honest.
by El Goodd Terps13 on Jan 25, 2012 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
doesnt matter
cal will the be the knicks coach next year. what size should i get my andrew harrison jersey in?
The other thing we forget is that McGary is already 19
and now he isn’t even dominating on his own HS team. Sampson is the man on that team so the focus has come off of mcgary
McGary was ranked more on his flash, and less on his substance.
Not that he’s a bad player…he’s just not the second best in the 2012 class.
He's not 19
He’s 18. He won’t be 19 until June. He’ll probably be in college by then.
IIRC
At one point Layman was ahead of JA and everyone flipped out
Dear McGary bashers,
So funny that just a few months ago you were singing his praises, but now, you change your tunes. He’s ranked #21 in the country…that’s pretty good. I read something on here that says he’s all motor, well that’s the same thing they said about Tyler Hansbrough and he had a pretty good career. The fact that he’s 19 doesn’t really matter. Maryland has had players come in as freshmen at 19 or close to it. Kid can play. I’d take him in a heartbeat over any other 4 in the country in his class
by jdwall12 on Jan 24, 2012 5:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Anyone who says they don't/didn't want him is lying, but ...
Anyone who says he isn’t as good as he was made out to be is telling the truth. There’s a difference between those two things. People aren’t saying he sucks, he isn’t good enough for Maryland, etc.; only that he isn’t as good as he was once said to be.
He’s better than anyone in Maryland’s class right now, without a doubt. He was also criminally overrated at #2, a matter that became clear when teams stopped playing 7 games a week on the AAU circuit.
I think people are taking the drop the wrong way
And I really wish I had seen him play this school year so that I can have a better understanding of his drop. But from what I’ve read, he hasn’t really taken steps backwards. The things he was doing over the summer were appreciated more because not many guys were doing it. He’s doing the same things, but they aren’t appreciated as much because more guys will hustle now than during the summer. He dominated his competition(the guys ranked ahead of him) in the summer circuit. I still don’t get it. He wasn’t over hyped because he was making plays that warranted that #2 ranking.
HUH????
I think its appropriate for someone to actually watch a player play prior to making comments that the people who are/have been commenting for the past few weeks, who might have actually watched him play, are wrong. He isnt doing the same things he did this summer. He isnt winning MVP tourney awards, he isnt leading his team in scoring/rebounds/ and blocks…. he isnt event the best player on his team!!! While no one is hating on his game, he isnt the “SAVIOR” that many of us had originally thought he would be. GREAT PLAYER & MAJOR MINS player from day 1… YESSS. WOuld I want him on the TERPS… YESSSS…. but we arent talking about bringing in Derrick Favors, Carmello, Kevin Durant, or Demarcus Cousins. McGary is not a 1 and done player, that so many thought he would be and that is why he has fallen from #2 to #21! Plain and simple
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 25, 2012 8:57 AM EST up reply actions
What you're saying makes no sense
Nobody thought KD would have the kind of freshman season he had or that Anthony would lead Syracuse to the national title. You can’t say he won’t be a “great player and major mins player from day 1” because day 1 hasn’t come yet. I have not seen any of his high school games, but I did see him this summer and I’ve talked to people who saw him this summer and have seen him in high school. I have a better understanding of the reason he dropped. Nobody knows who is going to only stay 1 year and who isn’t. We all find out as they make their decisions in the Spring. How many times have you seen him play this school year? And who did you see him play against?
I have no idea what you're saying
So he’s doing just as well, but another 19 players just really brought their games up and improved drastically? Because I find that difficult to believe.
Or are you saying that his skillset shines more when he’s playing 5/6 games in a four-day span, ala the AAU circuit? Because I agree with that and it’s what I was saying. Problem is that college basketball doesn’t function that way. He dominated his competition because he had more in the tank and was better at running on zero than anyone else. (He’s like the Dirk Kuyt of basketball.) That’ll matter less when there are two games a week max. He wasn’t overhyped because, as you contend, he was making the plays that warranted that ranking – he was. But he was overhyped because he was placed in an unrealistic setting that emphasized his skillset more than it should’ve.
Again, I’d love him, but he wasn’t #2 good and never was, especially given that he had an extra year on the vast majority of his competition in the AAU circuit.
What?
What’s wrong with playing hard? Marcus Smart is rated on his motor. Top 15 everywhere. From what I’ve been told, his numbers are the reason he has dropped. He’s also playing a different way than he’s used to. My main thing is if he dominated other highly ranked 4s in the summer to the point that he shot up to #2, why drop him now? If he dominated guys head to head, why put those guys ahead of him? High school stats are meaningless on a team with a lot of talent. From my understanding, he has guards on his team who take the majority of the shots, from what I’ve been told. 3 high profile guards who control the ball…bad news for the 6’10 post man who is playing with them. Go look at Tristan Thompson’s numbers from Findlay Prep and his numbers from Texas…they are virtually the same. Isaiah Austin has been doing the same thing, how is he climbing? Don’t get it. You don’t go from #2 to #21 in half a year. And if you’re saying the #2 was a mistake, how are you so sure? How can you say the #2 was a mistake but the #21 is not? And Dirk Kuyt is pretty good. He might not be as good as Holland’s other wingers, but he would be great on most teams in Europe. Anyways, we’re getting away from the point. I just don’t get how when he was ranked #2 and considering Maryland, he was soooo good, but then now that he committed elsewhere and has dropped, he was never supposed to be ranked that high.
Playing hard is a great thing. But it's not the only thing.
First of all, I’m an LFC supporter and as such love Kuyt. That wasn’t meant to be a negative comment and I don’t believe it was. That’s a perfect comparison.
Anyway, again, my point is that the AAU circuit will make hard workers with great motors look better than they really are. Especially when their bodies are more developed because they’re a year older. Because of McGary’s superior motor, he can play three games in a day without a significant dropoff. Same isn’t true for, say, Isaiah Austin. But they’ll never have to do that in the real world.
And now they’re in the real world. And he’s not dominating kids anymore because motor matters less now. That matters. You can’t base the entire ranking system off AAU ball. You hear analysts talk about him and how he looks so much less “explosive” now. Of course his explosive hasn’t changed. It’s just that now kids aren’t dog-tired and can chase him down the floor. The only guy I remember he “dominated” head-to-head was Isaiah Austin, and I’ve never seen him play so I won’t comment on him. But it’s clear now that #2 was way too high for him and was based on an unrealistic setting.
As for the thing about when he was ranked #2 and considering Maryland everyone loved him – well of course. And I’d still love him right now at #21 and be saying he’s “soooo good.” He is. He’s really good. But he’s more #20 good than #2 good.
Again: he’s also a full year older than everyone else. Born in July ’92. Will be 20 before he starts playing college ball. That has to factor in, too.
(And Marcus Smart is rated on motor, yes, but also defense, athleticism, shooting range, and skillset. He’s probably the second best wing in this class behind Bazz. It’s ridiculous to say he’s top 15 because of his motor.)
and great screen setting skills
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by bball purist on Jan 26, 2012 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
He was also 6'7/280
Playing the 5 in the ACC with limited mobility and athleticism
ESPN has his birth year at 93
But everywhere else, it’s listed at 92. I’m going to trust you and say it’s 92. But I still don’t think that year is negative. There are a lot of guys who come into school older. Hayes and Vasquez both graduated when they were 23, Tyler Hansbrough graduated at 23. I believe Howard is also 21 and he’s a Sophomore. Bernard James is 25 or 26 and we saw how he played like a man among boys in his game against Maryland. That maturity helps more than it hurts in college. In high school, it matters, but not when you get to college and guys are normally 18-23. If he comes in at 20, what’s the big deal?
You’re not saying you don’t want him anymore, but there are a lot of people on here who say things like that after a kid drops Maryland. People even say the same thing about Justin Anderson. Justin Anderson is a another example of somebody who has been dropping even though he has been playing well since his freshman year. He was top 5 at one point, now he’s like 60 something.
I have a hard time saying Marcus Smart is the 2nd best wing in his class. I don’t even think he’s the 2nd best wing in the state, and I think’s you’ll find a lot of people who agree with me. Kid plays very hard, but he is ranked highly because he out toughs people.
On the age thing, it's case by case
When someone’s physical maturity gives them an advantage in HS that they won’t have in college, that’s when it becomes something you have to consider. Being older isn’t a bad thing inherently when you want results, but its a bad thing in rankings if you’re comparing, especially when the older guy is dependent upon something physical like motor (which I’ve always considered the physical side for work ethic) or, alternatively, athleticism. That advantage isn’t there against people whose bodies are as developed as his.
I don’t think many people ever say “Good, I never wanted that guy anyway.” People rationalize from time to time – as in, McGary wasn’t as good as his ranking, Anderson won’t contribute at UVA quickly, etc – but that’s hardly the same thing. Those things are true. They don’t take away from the fact that everyone knows the class would be markedly better with those two in tow. People just don’t want to have to repeat it and read it constantly.
BTW: my boy Kuyt bagged the gamewinner on Saturday. Score one for the motor.
McGary is obviously very good, I don't think anyone on here wouldn't want him
But, a big reason why he excelled so much in AAU is that he was 1-2 years older than almost everyone he played against.
In AAU, like Ben said, you play so many games that the kids who usually excel are the more mature kids who can handle the grind. One of McGary’s best assets is his hustle/work ethic, which are heightened when you’re playing in an unorganized style of basketball like AAU.
Age has nothing to do with it
And he’s not 19 years old, he’s 18. He’s in the right grade. Hustle/work ethic is more important in organized basketball. In AAU you can get away on talent alone. Your age argument makes no sense. How do you account for talented 15 and 16 year olds who dominate 17U? Being a year older in AAU doesn’t really matter. If you don’t believe me, go watch an 17U AAU game this Spring or Summer and try to guess players ages.
He was born in July of 1992
He’s 19 right now and will be 20 before he plays a second of college ball at Michigan.
He’s the same age as Tobias Harris.
The Duke game tomorrow is big for recruiting
1. Chance for kids outside the region to see Maryland’s game as THE game of the night
2. Chance to show just great of a home court Comcast is and how much fans love the program
3. Chance to beat Duke
Kids want to go places where they will be seen and have the opportunity to play in big time games that are hyped nationally, like the game tomorrow. Could see this game making a couple of kids from outside the region start thinking Maryland
I'm reffing a game tonight with the #76 player Joel James who signed with UNC
Looking forward to seeing what the Tar Heels are getting.
Give us a follow-up later
As in the past couple years, UNC is now short a PG for the rest of the season.
by Snappin Terp on Jan 24, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Give him a flagarant after 10 seconds
For being an asshole with no insight.
by oriolekid on Jan 24, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
good to see a fellow official
although I’m “retired”
Enjoy the game – it’ll be fun – I still remember doing games with Otis Hill and some other bigger players.
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by bball purist on Jan 24, 2012 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Going to a St. Frances (Baltimore) game Friday night...
…is there anyone to whom I should pay particular attention?
With Shaq now at #33
What’s his chance of making the McDonald’s All American game?
Tough to say
Can’t see him getting in over Austin or Ridley. But he has a pretty good chance to get in I think. And I can’t see him getting in over Woodbury. People fell in love with Woodbury at the NBAPA Camp this summer, as he was named MVP. I would think those 3 would get the nod over Cleare. But you never know
What's up with 2013 Ishmail Wainright SF Montrose Christian?
6’ 5" is a little small for a SF imo, and it doesn’t look like he’s a shooter. But he’s ranked high, and I’m wondering if we are on him. We weren’t on his list. Could he be an athletic 2-3 plan B if we lose on the twins? Him and R. Jordan could be a good tandem. Throw in Meeks or Anya and we get stacked in a hurry.
No Need for a New Post - The Iceman Cometh
Well, a new name has apparently slipped under our radars. Nigeria born “Ice Asortse” (yes, his legal name!) has been playing pickup at MD and GTown lately. Played Miss Gulf Coast CC last year.
Where in the heck did this come from? Charlotte – you’re failing us! ha ha ha
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/06/21/the-best-name-in-hoops-the-iceman-cometh/
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6'7" - 240
NO Youtube vids or anything!
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by bball purist on Jan 24, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
FT % - 67%
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by bball purist on Jan 24, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
luv this quote
"It’s my given name," the native Nigerian, 22, told SNY.tv Tuesday night by phone. "When I get done playing with people, they gotta get some ice packs for their body."
Being looked at by MD, St John’s, WV, GTown, Marquette, Providence…gonna be hard – he wants to pound in the Beast – "I want to play in the Big East," he said. "Maryland is the only school that is not in the Big east that I really like."
I tweeted him a reminder about Obinna – :)
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by bball purist on Jan 24, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
damn - I posted old post, not newest one
Slippin’. Now I remember this guy being mentioned. He’s slipped a bit to mid -major interest – sorry to anyone reading this wondering what the hell I pulled – someone posted original zags post on a board.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/01/24/the-iceman-likes-iona/
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by bball purist on Jan 24, 2012 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
lineup of...
5 shaq 4 len 3 ice 2 layman 1 stoglin sooooo tall 2-4. add in 6-5 harrison at the 1 for 2013 that would be crazy
layman is a better 3 than 2
I think once he gets to college you won’t see him playing the 2 very often, if at all. He has the lateral agility to defend the 2 in HS but when he gets to college I’m not sure how that will translate. A 6’9" forward is always going to have problems guarding a 6’4" guard.
But still, the height will be sick for 3 – 5. 3 – Layman, 4 – Len, 5 – Cleare. I’m still maintaining though that we see Len starting as the 5 next year with Padgett at the 4 until Cleare gets in good game shape for college hoops
yes but for the sake of a tall lineup
this is an option, since ice can play the 3 and layman has been draining 3s
by (adm)iregary on Jan 25, 2012 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
might as well
nothing wrong with fantasizing
by (adm)iregary on Jan 25, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
I am starting to think
We add the French JUCO wing “shooter” and call it a class. Not much going on with bigs that I have heard of or can find. Mitchell, leaning towards Tenn or going prep school. I know the other bigs we are looking at all seem mid-majors. We just might be done after the Monroe College kid shooter and the PF at that school is not coming here. I would not have said that a month ago. Not a bad class but it pales, to what I was really reaching for.
Yes
and I’m starting to think the 2013 class is a little bit more loaded at this point if we cannot get guys who fit what the staff wants. This leaves 2013 wide open, and the staff can snag some better fits.
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by bball purist on Jan 25, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
I am assuming Ben
will post the Bmoresun article on Raysheed Jordan. Turge is definately after this kid.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 25, 2012 1:45 PM EST reply actions
A Quadruple Double the other night!
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by bball purist on Jan 25, 2012 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like it
Turge seemed to fall in love quick with this kid. Gonna be tough getting him down to CP.
New Super 60
Andrew didn’t move, Aaron jumped two spots. Britt dropped, and Carr fell.
Also Diggs is thinking about going to the game
key word thinking
#1 @Marseanbaybee Duke vs Umd game thinking about going .
Seth is going too
Just look for the air cast! lol
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by bball purist on Jan 25, 2012 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
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