Sorely needed as well, as the only likely wing to be left on UNC's roster following this season is JP Tokoto. And while I think a Pinson commit would rule out Vaughn, some are saying that's not the case. A class of Berry/Vaughn/Pinson/Jackson, all top 20 prospects, would be pretty damn amazing.
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Sorely needed as well, as the only likely wing to be left on UNC's roster following this season is JP Tokoto. And while I think a Pinson commit would rule out Vaughn, some are saying that's not the case. A class of Berry/Vaughn/Pinson/Jackson, all top 20 prospects, would be pretty damn amazing.
Yeah, that would be a great duo on the wings to get Vaughn and Pinson.
If UNC gets Vaughn I really hope Calipari can somehow swing Devin Booker or Stanley Johnson. Our frontcourt should be decent with Karl Towns, one or two left over from this year, and possibly Trey Lyles or Cliff Alexander, and I think we have a good shot at Emmanuel Mudiay for our point guard, but I can't imagine Aaron Harrison will be around after next year so UK could be thin on the wing in 2014.
Makes me wonder why Calipari hasn't offered D'Angelo Russell. He's a top 25 combo guard with a big list of offers already, but he's from Kentucky and goes to the same school as Dakari Johnson. Seems like a no-brainer.
If UNC gets Vaughn I really hope Calipari can somehow swing Devin Booker or Stanley Johnson. Our frontcourt should be decent with Karl Towns, one or two left over from this year, and possibly Trey Lyles or Cliff Alexander, and I think we have a good shot at Emmanuel Mudiay for our point guard, but I can't imagine Aaron Harrison will be around after next year so UK could be thin on the wing in 2014.
Makes me wonder why Calipari hasn't offered D'Angelo Russell. He's a top 25 combo guard with a big list of offers already, but he's from Kentucky and goes to the same school as Dakari Johnson. Seems like a no-brainer.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Well Pinson picking UNC should help Michigan out a bit more with Devin Booker. Doubt he's going to want to be the 3rd wing in their class. Its really looking like it going to come down to UM and UK with Mizzou still having an outside shot.
I think UNC will end up with a lower ranked guy for the 3rd wing in the class (lower ranked as in someone between 25-50). The Heels have recently started to track Ahmed Hill (Scout's #4 SG and #27 overall) and I wouldn't be surprised if he gets an offer soon. Also think we may start looking into Dion Wiley (#7 SG, #42 overall). Then it'll be first come, first serve to Vaughn, Booker, Russell, or Hill (and maybe Wiley) and that'll close out the class.
Is it a scholly issue? I know he's hoping to get Jones and Okafor just like Duke but maybe he won't have two free if he takes Russell. I know Towns has committed, who else?
We are quietly putting together one of the best recruiting classes in recent years. I have no doubt that Jackson will be top-10 by the end of the year and Pinson top-15, and we are the favorite to land Vaughn right now and he'll likely end up top-5. Berry will probably remain in the top-15 and might end up #2 PG behind Jones.
Stoked to have Pinson. Let's go get Vaughn.
Stoked to have Pinson. Let's go get Vaughn.
Grover Cleveland
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Ah, I always forget about scholarship numbers. That could be it.
Towns is our only commit right now, with eight other offers out for 2014. Then you add on the fact that most people feel Marcus Lee and Dakari Johnson from this year's class will return for another year, as well as a slight possibility that James Young returns (the Twins and Randle are 100% gone) and you may very well be right. We'll also have Derek Willis and Dominique Hawkins on scholarship since they're 4 year players.
As for Jones and Okafor, I would love nothing more than for Calipari to land them, but I'm a little nervous about UK going all in on them. With Towns, Lee, Dakari Johnson, and most likely another forward from the 2014 class I don't know why Okafor would come to UK. He can go somewhere else and dominate. The kid is probably going to beast in college from day one, so I'm not sure he'll want to join a crowded backcourt with multiple top 5 centers.
Tyus Jones could have more room to operate since Andrew Harrison will be gone, but because of the aforementioned issues with getting Okafor that should cancel us out for Tyus. Assuming they're serious about the packaged deal stuff.
And yet another reason to be nervous: Emmanuel Mudiay. He said he highly doubts he'd go to the same school as Tyus Jones since he wants to be a pure point guard as opposed to a combo guard. And since I read everywhere that UK is already a favourite for Mudiay, I'd almost rather see us go after him to play the point. Would suck to ease up on Mudiay in favor of Tyus and Okafor, but then lose out on all three. I mean Coach Cal is pretty damned good at this recruitment thing so I'm sure he knows more than me about what he's doing, but I think Wiggins showed that there's no guarantee every 5 star recruit we offer will come here.
I say roll with Towns at center since he already looks impressive to me and Mudiay at the point. People are already debating who's better between Mudiay and Jones so getting him instead of Tyus won't upset me any. He fits perfectly in Cal's system with his athleticism and being 6-4. Built similar to John Wall and Brandon Knight. Then from there we get a wing player in Devin Booker, Rashad Vaughn or Stanley Johnson, and then Trey Lyles or Cliff Alexander to play the 4. Add on Dakari Johnson, Marcus Lee, and a senior Wiltjer and that's a nice team.
edit: sorry for the longwinded post :lol with the Warriors getting knocked out of the playoffs and Michael Crabtree of the 49ers tearing his achilles and probably missing next season I'm trying to keep my mind on UK basketball at the moment.
Anquan Boldin should be solid next year, though I don't know if he's still a viable #1 receiver. Mario Manningham is coming back, but he won't be ready for training camp and we'll see what he's like after that nasty knee injury last year. Kyle Williams will be back and he started looking good at the end of last year, but he's not even half as good as Crabtree. And then there's...AJ Jenkins :lol people were really hyped about Jenkins when San Fran drafted him, but he didn't show much last year. Maybe he'll show up this year.
Any way you slice it, it fucking sucks. Not just all the time Crabtree will miss, but the potential to lose some explosiveness that comes with a serious achilles injury.
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GoldenEye 007
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woo. Naming rights for our basketball arena finally secured. $500k a year through 2017. I'll take that... Better than nothing for sure and every little bit helps. And good considering we're getting peanuts from our new TV deal in the AAC.
$3.95 million to be more exact over 4 years.
$3.95 million to be more exact over 4 years.
RSCI easily.
It has the best pure rankings though because it's an aggregate. RSCI also has each site's recruiting pages in a list too for easy access.
Grover Cleveland
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shiiiiiiiieeeet. DJ Stephens got hops
Randolph Freelander
Member
He needs a girl.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
http://future150.com/
http://ny2lasports.com/default.aspx
http://www.d1circuit.com/
Also twitter is extremely handy for following recruiting.
shiiiiiiiieeeet. DJ Stephens got hops
Is it just me or his knee looks odd
Wat. Basically a sad joke at this point, jeez.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
That bottom link I posted is basically dedicated to the EYBL.
PPG
13. Justin Jackson 17.2
32. Joel Berry 14.5
41. Theo Pinson 13.9
Assists
6. Joel Berry 5.3
Steals
3. Theo Pinson 2.3
4. Joel Berry 2.1
The steals might be the most impressive because it means they are actually playing D in AAU games.
Pinson dropped 27 and 7 his first game after committing. I think a lot of these guys (not just Heels) tend to play a lot more freely after the weight of recruiting is off their shoulders.
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/three-team-race-for-2014-star-cliff-alexander/
Alexander and Towns plus Marcus Lee would be a dope frontcourt. Come on down Cliff.
Also, looking at the Eybl stats and some articles, Tyus Jones is really fucking good. I mean I knew he was, but it doesn't really jump out at you with the mixtapes and shit. He's not really a highlight player. Sucks that we're probably not getting him.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Go Illini!
Elfforkusu
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Randolph Freelander
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Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
EDIT: Nevermind
HerbertFish
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Former Oregon State PG Ahmad Starks to Illinois. Should hopefully get a waiver to play next season.
Randolph Freelander
Member
This man... this coach... it's like he knows.
"We will all be better if we are all better."
Bold words, my friend.
"We will all be better if we are all better."
Bold words, my friend.
Jahlil Okafor has his final list of schools. We still in it baby!
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mens-col...for-whitney-young-narrows-list-colleges-eight
Too bad we ain't getting him.
For those keeping tabs on the supposed packaged deal with Tyus Jones, if it's for real then that leaves Baylor, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State and Ohio State on both of their lists.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mens-col...for-whitney-young-narrows-list-colleges-eight
Too bad we ain't getting him.
For those keeping tabs on the supposed packaged deal with Tyus Jones, if it's for real then that leaves Baylor, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State and Ohio State on both of their lists.
Outdoor Miner
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He will go Illini along with Jaquan Lyle and Cliff Alexander.
Yeah no, not really. It would be nice to get even one of them.
Yeah no, not really. It would be nice to get even one of them.
Elfforkusu
Member
"packaged deals" seem to be rumored for every other big name recruit, so I never put too much stock in that.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Here was my reply to his tweet.....
@jahprobound @EliCTMDThomas15 That's a solid 8. No real wrong choice there. Well maybe 1 but I wont name names(It's Baylor).
Elijah Thomas seemed to get a kick out of it.
Grover Cleveland
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Amile Jefferson bulking up to prepare for next season
That's all well and dandy, but it wont be necessary when my man Josh Hairston is putting up 20 and 15 a game next year.
Amile said:
That's all well and dandy, but it wont be necessary when my man Josh Hairston is putting up 20 and 15 a game next year.
Randolph Freelander
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For real. Is it too early to start the Hairston for POY discussion?
"@JayJayUSATODAY: Jahlil Okafor tells me he knows he'll play with Tyus Jones in college. Also "confident" that he'll play with Justise Winslow. #MONSTERclass"
also when is the new thread going up. This season's recruiting is more or less wrapped up now that Wiggins has picked.
also when is the new thread going up. This season's recruiting is more or less wrapped up now that Wiggins has picked.