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       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: Ballhard000
       Date: March 2, 2018, 8:19 am
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       --- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
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       > [quote author=Ballhard000 link=topic=531.msg21702#msg21702
       date=1519998013]
       > [quote author=OldSeawolf link=topic=531.msg21699#msg21699
       date=1519994658]
       > Wow Ballhard, some excellent analysis here.  Definitely
       whetting our appetite on this kid.  I sure hope we land him.
       >
       > Sounds like you might be a scout for a living too.  Keep up
       the great works with the analysis!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Haha lol Thanks my man.Wish I were a scout. I coach very very
       low level AAU. D2- D3 type kids. But I keep up with what's going
       on with 5 star prospects and so on. Keep up with the draft,
       Dleague, European and Australian ball( Great hoops down under).
       Read a lot of Nba writer Evals and have been blessed enough to
       hold convos and get to know some real heavy hitters on the
       corporate side of hoops. In my spare time I watch a lot of film.
       High school,AAU,JUCO,D1,D2,D3,Pro game and women's College. Kind
       of how I have an Idea why the great Jameel Warney isn't getting
       his proper acclaim. From what I've gathered it's because he
       isn't a "switch type" in pick and roll which is 60% of most
       teams offense. Half of the time you've got to switch in today's
       NBA. Picture Warney switching onto John Wall, Dame
       Lillard,Kyrie,Lou Will,Westbrook,Kyle Lowry and so on.
       Undersized bigs like Trevor Booker don't have that issue. And he
       does what Warney can do on offense and is more athletic for
       comparison sake of two 6'7 guys that play in the Front Court. If
       Warney were a 3 point Threat some NBA team may look past his
       perimeter defense shortcomings.
       [/quote]
       Very good observation, Ball. I also see with Warney he is not a
       fast dribbler. When Warney rebounds the ball he always looks for
       a guard to take the ball up court. Keep an eye on that.. AS far
       as his long ball. Warney never attempted a 3 ball at SB and that
       is why I think he got over looked in the NBA draft.. However, he
       is making 3 pointers this season. If he can do that on a
       consistence basis, like you say I think some team might over
       look a couple of his deficits..
       [/quote]
       Really good stuff by you as well. I didn't take note of the fact
       that he doesn't handle the ball at all. Which is another thing
       NBA teams would want. Yes he has expanded his range. Like you
       said it will need to be on the consistent basis
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       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: sbugold
       Date: March 2, 2018, 9:26 am
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       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: March 2, 2018, 9:37 am
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       We can only pray he gets that call!!
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       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: OldSeawolf
       Date: March 2, 2018, 9:39 am
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       Nice article, thanks for sharing.  Unfortunately, I think the
       one telling statement in this article reinforces what BallHard
       has been saying - the fact that there have been 6 call-ups this
       season before Warney.  I still hold out hope, would love the kid
       to be given a chance, and realize his dream.
       #Post#: 21711--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: Checkmate
       Date: March 2, 2018, 9:47 am
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       --- Quote from: Ballhard000 link ---
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       > [quote author=Checkmate link=topic=531.msg21683#msg21683
       date=1519949889]
       > [quote author=sbufan link=topic=531.msg21672#msg21672
       date=1519937035]
       > [quote author=Hammertime link=topic=531.msg21670#msg21670
       date=1519936412]
       > [quote author=Ballhard000 link=topic=531.msg21662#msg21662
       date=1519923169]
       > I'm right with you.
       >
       > "As of now, Otchere hasn’t trimmed his list and is keeping his
       options open. In March, he’ll try and cut it down to five
       schools and is looking to make a decision in April or May.
       Otchere will have three years of eligibility left when he
       enrolls in a division one program in the fall."
       >
       > That was from that Zagsblog article posted in here not to long
       ago.
       > Link:
  HTML http://www.zagsblog.com/2018/02/18/2018-juco-center-jeffrey-otchere-talks-recruiting-development/
       >
       > This month would be great with a run at the AE title and SB
       being in Otchere's final 5
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Sounds like if he doesnt get an offer from a high major and only
       mid major offers, Otchere likes Fordham.. Or Wichita State..
       Cant blame him one bit going out West!!
       [/quote]
       Zags Blog has a new york city focus and probably asked about
       Fordham since it's in the Bronx. I think the big takeaway is
       that he wants to make an impact and play right away, which we
       can offer with the graduation of Petrus and Sturdivant leaving a
       big void down low. Boals can also talk up his experience
       coaching NBA players Evan Turner, D'angelo Russell, and Jared
       Sullinger while at Ohio State. I'm not confident we can land
       him, but it seems within reason.
       [/quote]
       The bit about immediate playing time has to be a huuuuuge
       selling point. He could come in and almost be guaranteed 25-30
       minutes a night for the next three years. I wonder why he
       doesn’t see that kind of burn at GCCC.
       Maybe foul trouble - eek. 11 minutes in each of the last two
       games, 5 fouls and 4 fouls. Whatever. Take the good with the
       bad.
       Let’s get Jameel on the phone with him. Of the schools who are
       after him, who has a more decorated big, a freakin USA
       Basketball POY, like we do with Warney?
       Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
       [/quote]
       Juco's not a big mans game. Very guard oriented.
       For comparison sake, it's a 6'10 Juco big named Jehthro
       Tshisumpa Mbiya from San Jacinto Central College. Kid is
       committed to Mississippi State. His averages were 8.3 PPG and
       6.5 RPG in 20 minutes per game. He'also averaged 3.8 blocks per
       game. Otchere's Scoring and Rebounding averages are slightly
       under the Mbiya kids averages and his blocks per game average
       was the same while he played 6 minutes more per game than
       Otchere and this kid is a transfer from Arizona State who then
       went Juco for this past season and is now headed to Mississippi
       State.
       Otchere has more Total blocks than Mbiya.
       I bring Mbiya into the equation because its an example of how
       gifted bigs don't get off in juco,but also to say SB is in the
       running for a kid who is a better defender than Power 5
       conference bigs.
       Otchere's offense needs to round out and he needs to be more
       disciplined to not get in foul trouble. I've watched a few
       Garden City games on YouTube and that's been my conclusion.
       Also he has a STUD Freshman big man at his Juco, From New Jersey
       6'8 kid averaging 17 and 9. Potent offensive player. Name is
       Jamir Thomas. Maybe SB lands otchere in 2018 and gets his
       teammate in 2019. That would be outrageous. Thomas is a better
       offensive option than Otchere and plays more.  Kid can space the
       court with shooting and bang inside with a 245 pound frame and
       nimble feet.
       [/quote]
       I see it with Otchere, but on video, Thomas didn't jump out at
       this stud like you suggest. His production in HS and now at GCCC
       is undeniable – another double-double last night. Wide body,
       physical, skilled offensively, but not an explosive athlete nor
       a big-time defender. He committed to D-II Felician out of HS but
       ended up at GCCC and has put up big-time numbers. For me, it's
       hard to tell what that means. GCCC's all-conference guys haven't
       exactly shown up at premier D-I programs and been stars – West
       Alabama, a deep bench guy at UIC, Rio Grande, etc etc. He's
       produced everywhere he's gone so maybe he's Cori Spencer.
       #Post#: 21717--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: Ballhard000
       Date: March 2, 2018, 11:24 am
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       --- Quote from: sbugold link ---
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       >
  HTML http://texas.gleague.nba.com/news/2017-2018-season-already-big-success-coach-mackinnon/
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Great article. I hope Warney's dream comes true.He knocking
       right on the door
       #Post#: 21718--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: Ballhard000
       Date: March 2, 2018, 11:48 am
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       --- Quote from: Checkmate link ---
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       > [quote author=Ballhard000 link=topic=531.msg21696#msg21696
       date=1519986269]
       > [quote author=Checkmate link=topic=531.msg21683#msg21683
       date=1519949889]
       > [quote author=sbufan link=topic=531.msg21672#msg21672
       date=1519937035]
       > [quote author=Hammertime link=topic=531.msg21670#msg21670
       date=1519936412]
       > [quote author=Ballhard000 link=topic=531.msg21662#msg21662
       date=1519923169]
       > I'm right with you.
       >
       > "As of now, Otchere hasn’t trimmed his list and is keeping his
       options open. In March, he’ll try and cut it down to five
       schools and is looking to make a decision in April or May.
       Otchere will have three years of eligibility left when he
       enrolls in a division one program in the fall."
       >
       > That was from that Zagsblog article posted in here not to long
       ago.
       > Link:
  HTML http://www.zagsblog.com/2018/02/18/2018-juco-center-jeffrey-otchere-talks-recruiting-development/
       >
       > This month would be great with a run at the AE title and SB
       being in Otchere's final 5
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Sounds like if he doesnt get an offer from a high major and only
       mid major offers, Otchere likes Fordham.. Or Wichita State..
       Cant blame him one bit going out West!!
       [/quote]
       Zags Blog has a new york city focus and probably asked about
       Fordham since it's in the Bronx. I think the big takeaway is
       that he wants to make an impact and play right away, which we
       can offer with the graduation of Petrus and Sturdivant leaving a
       big void down low. Boals can also talk up his experience
       coaching NBA players Evan Turner, D'angelo Russell, and Jared
       Sullinger while at Ohio State. I'm not confident we can land
       him, but it seems within reason.
       [/quote]
       The bit about immediate playing time has to be a huuuuuge
       selling point. He could come in and almost be guaranteed 25-30
       minutes a night for the next three years. I wonder why he
       doesn’t see that kind of burn at GCCC.
       Maybe foul trouble - eek. 11 minutes in each of the last two
       games, 5 fouls and 4 fouls. Whatever. Take the good with the
       bad.
       Let’s get Jameel on the phone with him. Of the schools who are
       after him, who has a more decorated big, a freakin USA
       Basketball POY, like we do with Warney?
       Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
       [/quote]
       Juco's not a big mans game. Very guard oriented.
       For comparison sake, it's a 6'10 Juco big named Jehthro
       Tshisumpa Mbiya from San Jacinto Central College. Kid is
       committed to Mississippi State. His averages were 8.3 PPG and
       6.5 RPG in 20 minutes per game. He'also averaged 3.8 blocks per
       game. Otchere's Scoring and Rebounding averages are slightly
       under the Mbiya kids averages and his blocks per game average
       was the same while he played 6 minutes more per game than
       Otchere and this kid is a transfer from Arizona State who then
       went Juco for this past season and is now headed to Mississippi
       State.
       Otchere has more Total blocks than Mbiya.
       I bring Mbiya into the equation because its an example of how
       gifted bigs don't get off in juco,but also to say SB is in the
       running for a kid who is a better defender than Power 5
       conference bigs.
       Otchere's offense needs to round out and he needs to be more
       disciplined to not get in foul trouble. I've watched a few
       Garden City games on YouTube and that's been my conclusion.
       Also he has a STUD Freshman big man at his Juco, From New Jersey
       6'8 kid averaging 17 and 9. Potent offensive player. Name is
       Jamir Thomas. Maybe SB lands otchere in 2018 and gets his
       teammate in 2019. That would be outrageous. Thomas is a better
       offensive option than Otchere and plays more.  Kid can space the
       court with shooting and bang inside with a 245 pound frame and
       nimble feet.
       [/quote]
       I see it with Otchere, but on video, Thomas didn't jump out at
       this stud like you suggest. His production in HS and now at GCCC
       is undeniable – another double-double last night. Wide body,
       physical, skilled offensively, but not an explosive athlete nor
       a big-time defender. He committed to D-II Felician out of HS but
       ended up at GCCC and has put up big-time numbers. For me, it's
       hard to tell what that means. GCCC's all-conference guys haven't
       exactly shown up at premier D-I programs and been stars – West
       Alabama, a deep bench guy at UIC, Rio Grande, etc etc. He's
       produced everywhere he's gone so maybe he's Cori Spencer.
       [/quote]
       Thomas has been a knucklehead. Academically he wouldn't qualify
       for D1 but he would for D2 which is why he committed there in
       high school. He played high level AAU ball in high school with
       the NJ PLAYAZ and wasn't a bench warmer.  Had he took care of
       his grades and attitude in high school. We wouldn't be having
       this discussion. As for former Garden City players production
       once they go D1 i'd attribute that more to the GCCC program and
       how they prepare kids for the rigors of D1 ball. But the kids
       are actually talented. In JUCO the best states are Florida,Texas
       and Kansas. When a player is putting up numbers in Kansas Juco
       ball. He can play. 3 of the top 25 ranked Jucos this season are
       in the same conference Otchere and Thomas compete in. They faced
       each team twice. Thomas had big outings in 4 of those 6 total
       games. He put 27 pts and 15 rebs on Hutchinson CC in a
       competitive game with a final score 68-64. Hutch is one of the
       top 25 teams and has high majors on their roster every year. His
       stats are legit.
       He isn't an explosive athlete but he's a sneaky athlete.If he
       trims some he'd be a better athlete.
       As you stated he's skilled offensively. Those skills are
       allowing him to kill legit Juco comp. If his off the court stuff
       is a thing of the pass he's one to snag.
       #Post#: 21728--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: Checkmate
       Date: March 2, 2018, 8:00 pm
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       Some recent footage of Alanzo Frink (among others). Definitely
       some glimpses but I finished wanting to see more from him.
       Roselle Catholic is no joke, but still, he looked like about the
       eighth best player on the floor - just not active enough on the
       glass or defensively for me. Give me the Omoruyi kid in a couple
       years though!
       Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
       #Post#: 21729--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: Ballhard000
       Date: March 3, 2018, 12:07 am
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       --- Quote from: Checkmate link ---
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       >
  HTML https://youtu.be/LxapHl4O_qk
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       > Some recent footage of Alanzo Frink (among others). Definitely
       some glimpses but I finished wanting to see more from him.
       Roselle Catholic is no joke, but still, he looked like about the
       eighth best player on the floor - just not active enough on the
       glass or defensively for me. Give me the Omoruyi kid in a couple
       years though!
       >
       >
       > Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       You're spot on with your evaluation
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       Re: 2018 Recruiting
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: March 3, 2018, 5:58 am
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       >
       >
  HTML https://youtu.be/LxapHl4O_qk
       >
       > Some recent footage of Alanzo Frink (among others). Definitely
       some glimpses but I finished wanting to see more from him.
       Roselle Catholic is no joke, but still, he looked like about the
       eighth best player on the floor - just not active enough on the
       glass or defensively for me. Give me the Omoruyi kid in a couple
       years though!
       >
       >
       > Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       
       From this game I was not impressed with Alanzo Frink.
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