Author Topic: 2013 Recruiting Thread (Read 976936 times)

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #1575 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:24:43 PM »

I see you Nate

Adidas Invitational: Breakout Performers

Nathan Hawkins
Size: 6-4/175 | NR
Quick Take: A good athlete who also can handle the basketball, Hawkins showed a lot of versatility to his game impressing coaches and onlookers. Hawkins has always been known as a big time shooter, and that was definitely evident, but it was his play at the point guard position for the Mustangs that was so impressive. He can defend multiple positions, and with his more refined game shining through look for more schools to make a big move with Hawkins by the end of the month.

http://kansasstate.scout.com/2/1202926.html

CNS · « **Reply #1576 on:** July 18, 2012, 10:45:21 AM »

Etherington looks small. Just me?

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #1577 on:** July 18, 2012, 11:02:23 AM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on July 18, 2012, 10:45:21 AM

Etherington looks small. Just me?

Most reports have him at 6'6", some at 6'5", most scouts think he has a solid build and see him as a physical player.

If you need a bigger sample size, highlights linked below were 1st posted here about 10 days ago.

pissclams · « **Reply #1578 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:05:00 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on July 18, 2012, 10:45:21 AM

Etherington looks small. Just me?

for some of you, the glass always looks half empty...to the realists on the board he looks like he's in radioactive beast mode

Panjandrum · « **Reply #1579 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:09:18 PM »

Quote from: Underdog Wildcat on July 18, 2012, 11:02:23 AM

Quote from: CNS Casey on July 18, 2012, 10:45:21 AM
Etherington looks small. Just me?

Most reports have him at 6'6", some at 6'5", most scouts think he has a solid build and see him as a physical player.

If you need a bigger sample size, highlights linked below were 1st posted here about 10 days ago.

I thought the same thing when watching the clips. He seems shorter than 6'5", but hey, I'm not standing next to him with a tape measure. Also, I think some of those clips are from his soph year of high school.

I guess he projects to a wing player? Seems like a kid that won't get many minutes his first year or two, but may get a bunch (depending on who we recruit) in his Jr and Sr years? He appears to have a nice shot off the dribble and set. Maybe he could be a big two*?

* I'm not familiar exactly with how Weber wants to run the offense yet, but based on Illinois games I watched in the past, he likes running a crap ton of wings out there at any given time, so Etherington could play the 2 or 3 in Weber's motion. But, again, I'm not intimately familiar with what he's going to want to do yet.

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #1580 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:48:10 PM »

Quote from: Panjandrum on July 18, 2012, 12:09:18 PM

I guess he projects to a wing player? Seems like a kid that won't get many minutes his first year or two

Yes and yes.

Projected as playing the 3 or 2 =wing.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #1581 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:54:06 PM »

Quote from: Underdog Wildcat on July 18, 2012, 12:48:10 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on July 18, 2012, 12:09:18 PM
I guess he projects to a wing player? Seems like a kid that won't get many minutes his first year or two

Yes and yes.

Projected as playing the 3 or 2 =wing.

There's no way he plays a 2. imo

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #1582 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:00:44 PM »

Quote from: fanningksu on July 18, 2012, 12:54:06 PM

Quote from: Underdog Wildcat on July 18, 2012, 12:48:10 PM
Quote from: Panjandrum on July 18, 2012, 12:09:18 PM
I guess he projects to a wing player? Seems like a kid that won't get many minutes his first year or two

Yes and yes.

Projected as playing the 3 or 2 =wing.
There's no way he plays a 2. imo

Not immediately. From all the reports I've read he would need to improve his handle, passing, and court awareness for that happen. Lateral quickness might also be a concern attempting to guard opposing 2's.

Wouldn't say it's completely impossible for him to see some time there in a few years, but as far as him being a full-time, starting 2 at any time, there is very little chance of that, IMO.

sys · « **Reply #1583 on:** July 18, 2012, 02:37:52 PM »

Quote from: fanningksu on July 18, 2012, 12:54:06 PM

There's no way he plays a 2. imo

good post, fanning. your first, likely your last.

CNS · « **Reply #1584 on:** July 18, 2012, 02:53:52 PM »

I'm w/ Fanning on this one.

If this kid plays meaningful 2 min's we are in troubs.

Mixed-Nutz · « **Reply #1585 on:** July 18, 2012, 05:32:55 PM »

Demetrius Henry Interview:

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Who has offered you this summer?
This summer K State, USC, Clemson, Murray State, Miami, USF, Illinois, Cincinnati. I believe that is it.

Elite mention

http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/basketball/recruiting/player-Demetrius-Henry-108668

Mixed-Nutz · « **Reply #1586 on:** July 18, 2012, 07:28:19 PM »

Weber is out watching Sam Singer right now, seems to be a high priority recruit.

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #1587 on:** July 18, 2012, 09:16:45 PM »

Alex Schwartz@NorthstarBball

"Sam Singer keeps improving.Talented 6'5 comboG out of Ransom Everglades.The2013 prospect is well-deserving of his high-major offers ?#PeachSt"

Singer now has offers from Auburn, Boston College, Davidson, Kansas State, Miami, Nebraska, Northeastern, Penn State, Richmond, South Carolina, South Florida, Central Florida, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State and NC State.

Mixed-Nutz · « **Reply #1588 on:** July 18, 2012, 09:27:05 PM »

N.D. Kendrick

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2013 6-7 Wesley Iwundi Houston Defenders is a bad, bad boy. Dunk of the night so far. Hitting the glass hard. More than just the Twins.

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #1589 on:** July 19, 2012, 09:56:00 AM »

Thank you Mr. Bossi:

"One of the most heavily watched guys of the night was Sam Singer. Playing for Gulf Coast, the three-star combo guard drew head coaches from Kansas State, N.C. State and Texas A&M to go along with a litany of high-major assistants.

Probably closer to 6-foot-3 than his listed 6-foot-5, Singer is a sound guard from Miami (Fla.) Ransom Everglades and has some upper-body strength. A very good passer in the open floor who advances the ball 20, 30 and 40 feet up the floor, he certainly shares the sugar. His jumper was a bit spotty but he showed confidence in it and he isn't a risky ball handler.

Is he a one, a two or a combo guard in college offenses? That's what coaches are trying to figure out. Among the other offers mentioned by Singer were Nebraska, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Oklahoma State and Boston College. "

"Demetrius Henry of Team Breakdown is a thin and mobile big man with some bounce in the lane. At about 6-feet-9, the 2013 reclass also has touch on his jumper and can play facing the rim a bit. Where he's at his best, though, is when he gets into the lane and uses his length and athleticism to disrupt things around the rim. In addition to scoring the ball, he swatted some shots and got on the glass."

http://kansasstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1386880

mocat · « **Reply #1590 on:** July 20, 2012, 02:14:33 PM »

Quote from: Underdog Wildcat on July 17, 2012, 11:06:30 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 17, 2012, 10:37:24 AM
I have no idea who Blueitt is and why I should care. Thanks Currie and Weber.

Thanks for paying attention.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=8727.250

I like when UW gets fired up.

steve dave · « **Reply #1591 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:17:31 PM »

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Ojeleye rattled off a list of Duke, Indiana, UCLA, Arizona, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas Kansas State, Oregon and Stanford. He said everyone has offered except for Kansas.

I have a list but my recruitings still open, he said. After July Ill see what happens and go from there.

Pete · « **Reply #1592 on:** July 21, 2012, 09:43:16 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on July 21, 2012, 08:17:31 PM

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Ojeleye rattled off a list of Duke, Indiana, UCLA, Arizona, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas Kansas State, Oregon and Stanford. He said everyone has offered except for Kansas.

I have a list but my recruitings still open, he said. After July Ill see what happens and go from there.

Why is he rough ridin' with us?

steve dave · « **Reply #1593 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:52:23 AM »

In the know guy says its ksu and creighton at the top of Marcus Foster's list.

steve dave · « **Reply #1594 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:58:41 AM »

congrats to MOKAN on kicking some ass at the Nike Peach Jam

sys · « **Reply #1595 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:54:33 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on July 22, 2012, 11:52:23 AM

In the know guy says its ksu and creighton at the top of Marcus Foster's list.

sorry lehigh, better luck next time smu, good effort tcu, that's what you get for firing good coaches, ou.

creighton, we meet again, old friend.

steve dave · « **Reply #1596 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:57:47 PM »

Quote from: sys on July 22, 2012, 01:54:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 22, 2012, 11:52:23 AM
In the know guy says its ksu and creighton at the top of Marcus Foster's list.

sorry lehigh, better luck next time smu, good effort tcu, that's what you get for firing good coaches, ou.

creighton, we meet again, old friend.

honestly, coming out ahead of SMU would kind of make me happy

sys · « **Reply #1597 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:04:07 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on July 22, 2012, 01:57:47 PM

honestly, coming out ahead of SMU would kind of make me happy

you and weber, two nazi peas in a pod.

Panjandrum · « **Reply #1598 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:33:03 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on July 22, 2012, 01:57:47 PM

Quote from: sys on July 22, 2012, 01:54:33 PM
Quote from: steve dave on July 22, 2012, 11:52:23 AM
In the know guy says its ksu and creighton at the top of Marcus Foster's list.

sorry lehigh, better luck next time smu, good effort tcu, that's what you get for firing good coaches, ou.

creighton, we meet again, old friend.

honestly, coming out ahead of SMU would kind of make me happy

I just like Foster a lot. There have been rumblings that he'll be a 150 kid, so if would be a good grab.

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #1599 on:** July 23, 2012, 05:25:45 PM »

Snow from the Peach Jam:

"Damian Jones, PF/C, Texas Titans – While (Julius)Randle was dominating on the offensive end, Jones was doing on defense. The long and athletic interior prospect was blocking shots and in general causing havoc with his length and athleticism. Offensively he is still very raw, but Jones can develop into a game changer with his natural shot blocking."

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1204315.html