Author Topic: 2012 Recruiting Thread (Read 777132 times)

steve dave · « **Reply #2750 on:** November 23, 2011, 07:37:00 PM »

Smith's recruitment makes this the least shocking news of the year

jtksu · « **Reply #2751 on:** November 23, 2011, 07:41:13 PM »

I think it was Smart that I really, really wanted so Smith's decommit if pretty meh for me.

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #2752 on:** November 26, 2011, 07:05:19 PM »

Brief article on Wiggins

http://northpolehoops.com/Nick_Wiggins_Nothing_is_Given_in_Life_You_have_to_Go_Get_It

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #2753 on:** December 19, 2011, 01:22:12 PM »

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Joel Francisco @JoelFranESPN 23m

Kansas State signee Robert Upshaw (Fresno/San Joaquin Memorial) tossed jumphooks utilizing both hands. Still a major project though

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Frank Burlison @FrankieBur 1h

Robert Upshaw (Fresno SJM) is so raw . . . it will take him awhile to adjust to major college/Big 12 hoops . . KSU coaches better be patient

pissclams · « **Reply #2754 on:** December 19, 2011, 01:41:07 PM »

damn you frank burlison

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #2755 on:** December 19, 2011, 01:50:21 PM »

Rumblings that moose will be better right away!

Poster formerly known as jthutch · « **Reply #2756 on:** December 19, 2011, 02:01:17 PM »

Good thing we have 2 other ~7 footers already on the roster and them Gip who can beat on him next year to toughen him up.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #2757 on:** December 19, 2011, 10:41:01 PM »

http://ballislife.com/interview-robert-upshaw-611-2012-c-san-joaquin-memorial-hs-kansas-st-commit/

seems like a smart kid.

sys · « **Reply #2758 on:** December 19, 2011, 11:14:31 PM »

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Anthony Perez, a Ole Miss commit, is ballin' right now. Pumpin' in treys, just threw down nasty slam. 6'9 w/ perimeter skills.

michigancat · « **Reply #2759 on:** December 19, 2011, 11:27:34 PM »

Quote from: sys on December 19, 2011, 11:14:31 PM

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Anthony Perez, a Ole Miss commit, is ballin' right now. Pumpin' in treys, just threw down nasty slam. 6'9 w/ perimeter skills.

that's the second nice thing I've heard someone say about him. I want more people to say nice things about our recruits.

That_Guy · « **Reply #2760 on:** December 20, 2011, 02:35:43 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on December 19, 2011, 11:27:34 PM

Quote from: sys on December 19, 2011, 11:14:31 PM
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Anthony Perez, a Ole Miss commit, is ballin' right now. Pumpin' in treys, just threw down nasty slam. 6'9 w/ perimeter skills.

that's the second nice thing I've heard someone say about him. I want more people to say nice things about our recruits.

Robert Upshaw will go hard in the paint.

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #2761 on:** December 27, 2011, 11:33:32 AM »

Considering this site is probably as big a proponent of Kline as anybody, I'll drop this stuff here

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
BREAKING: Alex Kline of The Recruit Scoop will be attending Syracuse University next year.

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
Along with that, I will have no involvement or affiliation with the Syracuse Basketball program & will continue to run The Recruit Scoop.

michigancat · « **Reply #2762 on:** December 27, 2011, 11:43:35 AM »

Quote from: Underdog Wildcat on December 27, 2011, 11:33:32 AM

Considering this site is probably as big a proponent of Kline as anybody, I'll drop this stuff here

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
BREAKING: Alex Kline of The Recruit Scoop will be attending Syracuse University next year.

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
Along with that, I will have no involvement or affiliation with the Syracuse Basketball program & will continue to run The Recruit Scoop.

ha, that's great. What a stud.

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #2763 on:** December 27, 2011, 12:54:36 PM »

Wiggins ranked 4th in JucoJunction's Top 150 for '12.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/jucojunction/basketball/recruiting/rankings/rank-3011?NICK_NAME=Underdog+Wildcat&LEVEL=2&TIME=1325011821&SIG=a5ef0fa273366c4a0cca80f22a092e71

FWIW, he's averaging 16.8 pts, 3.4 rebs, and 1.8 asts while shooting 53% FG's, 74% FT's, and 39% from 3 for a Wabash Valley team that's gone 9-3.

His Rivals profile is now showing an offer from Baylor.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #2764 on:** December 27, 2011, 12:55:24 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on December 27, 2011, 11:43:35 AM

Quote from: Underdog Wildcat on December 27, 2011, 11:33:32 AM
Considering this site is probably as big a proponent of Kline as anybody, I'll drop this stuff here

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
BREAKING: Alex Kline of The Recruit Scoop will be attending Syracuse University next year.

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
Along with that, I will have no involvement or affiliation with the Syracuse Basketball program & will continue to run The Recruit Scoop.

ha, that's great. What a stud.

any twitter backlash from that yet?

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #2765 on:** December 27, 2011, 12:58:33 PM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on December 27, 2011, 12:55:24 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 27, 2011, 11:43:35 AM
Quote from: Underdog Wildcat on December 27, 2011, 11:33:32 AM
Considering this site is probably as big a proponent of Kline as anybody, I'll drop this stuff here

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
BREAKING: Alex Kline of The Recruit Scoop will be attending Syracuse University next year.

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
Along with that, I will have no involvement or affiliation with the Syracuse Basketball program & will continue to run The Recruit Scoop.

ha, that's great. What a stud.

any twitter backlash from that yet?

man, I thought you were the twitter guru, I don't even have an account.

michigancat · « **Reply #2766 on:** December 27, 2011, 01:03:45 PM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on December 27, 2011, 12:55:24 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 27, 2011, 11:43:35 AM
Quote from: Underdog Wildcat on December 27, 2011, 11:33:32 AM
Considering this site is probably as big a proponent of Kline as anybody, I'll drop this stuff here

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
BREAKING: Alex Kline of The Recruit Scoop will be attending Syracuse University next year.

TheRecruitScoop Alex Kline
Along with that, I will have no involvement or affiliation with the Syracuse Basketball program & will continue to run The Recruit Scoop.

ha, that's great. What a stud.

any twitter backlash from that yet?

He did it Christmas day so most people who would be pissed weren't paying attention.

sys · « **Reply #2767 on:** December 27, 2011, 01:05:52 PM »

bossi congratted him.

michigancat · « **Reply #2768 on:** December 27, 2011, 06:14:39 PM »

Quote from: sys on December 27, 2011, 01:05:52 PM

bossi congratted him.

bossi seems scared to be mean.

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #2769 on:** December 27, 2011, 09:56:38 PM »

Enjoy him, Ole Miss Rebels

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2. Ole Miss has a gem in Anthony Cortesia

Cortesia, a 6-foot-9 skilled forward from Venezuela, has All-SEC potential. He is a long-range sharp-shooter with length, but he can also work his way into the lane off the dribble. With an overall impressive feel for the game, Cortesia is the type of player who can hold a team together and initiate the offense.

Yes, he does need to get physically stronger and improve defensively, but it is a safe bet that Cortesia will put up big numbers during his Ole Miss career. Through three games, he averaged 15 points and seven assists.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1309730

Cire · « **Reply #2770 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:17:57 AM »

WTF happened with that?

Underdog Wildcat · « **Reply #2771 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:26:13 AM »

Quote from: Cire on December 28, 2011, 09:17:57 AM

WTF happened with that?

This is my best explanation:

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=16696.0

http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/basketball/recruiting/player-Laimonas-Chatkevicius-129944;_ylt=ArR63go6OkMb2tJJ5LWXctvasJB4

CNS · « **Reply #2772 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:36:52 AM »

As a mild observer of the recruiting side of things, I have a Q: Is moose a better recruit, or are we taking him as a favor to MoKan? I ask because with Upshaw, we will have 3 7'ers on the team and could prob use a 6'-9" ball handler/shooter/slasher more than a 4th 7'er, imo.

Will listen off air.

mcmwcat · « **Reply #2773 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:52:26 AM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on December 28, 2011, 09:36:52 AM

could prob use a 6'-9" ball handler/shooter/slasher more

lol. who did you have in mind. Kevin Garnett? Diaz and Moose might fit this description better. i'm assuming Moose can shoot since he's European. and Diaz doesn't have the true 7 ft size like JO and has played the 4 this year.

and Moose, like Diaz, is listed at 6'10"

CNS · « **Reply #2774 on:** December 28, 2011, 10:11:37 AM »

Quote from: mcmwcat on December 28, 2011, 09:52:26 AM

Quote from: CNS Casey on December 28, 2011, 09:36:52 AM
could prob use a 6'-9" ball handler/shooter/slasher more

lol. who did you have in mind. Kevin Garnett? Diaz and Moose might fit this description better. i'm assuming Moose can shoot since he's European. and Diaz doesn't have the true 7 ft size like JO and has played the 4 this year.

and Moose, like Diaz, is listed at 6'10"

From the thread on this site first discussing him:

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"I think the biggest thing is his versatility," said first-year Lee coach Andrew Papaefthemiou. "He will play one through four for us. He can shoot and pass the basketball and his overall skill set is probably the best the school has ever seen."

Not saying I buy into what his coach sold, but it def establishes an idea of what the kid is. If he is indeed such a player, again, wouldn't it be better to have someone of that skill set than a fourth guy who plays a 7'er role?(also, College coaches talk about a lot of kids as being 7' are really 6-10" or 6'-11". They lie about height, it's what they do.)