You just never know. Odds are against it with his size, but I've seen smaller players like that really go off. I wouldn't have complained if he signed at ISU, but I trust the coach's evaluations more than I trust my own opinion.
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You just never know. Odds are against it with his size, but I've seen smaller players like that really go off. I wouldn't have complained if he signed at ISU, but I trust the coach's evaluations more than I trust my own opinion.
Our starting center in high school was 6'4".
Things were hardcore in the Little Hawkeye Conference.
Greg Brunner was the starting center for my NEIC high school at 6'5 3/4" in his sneakers. I totally get where you're coming from.
Yeah that time Born posted up Foster and drop step dunked on him was awesome. And the way he lined up inside him on free throws and just owned him on the glass was sweet too.
They were on the court together but didn't really play head to head. If you've seen Osky play this year without Foster (I have) you know they aren't very good, so putting up huge perimeter numbers against them isn't very exciting.
I really don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but the level of play in Iowa High School boys hoops is pretty low, even in 3A and 4A.
We actually got "relegated" from the Little Hawkeye to the Raccoon River Conference because we were too small and too bad shortly thereafter.
Bingo. Most teams Born plays against probably do not even have a kid that will play D3, let alone D1.
Crazy thought here:
1) Born is an outstanding player that will have a very, very good college career and probably could contribute at the P6 level due to his shooting and ball skills
2) Iowa State and others were scared off by his stature and were justified in passing on him
It's like these two things aren't mutually exclusive.
1) Born is an outstanding player that will have a very, very good college career and probably could contribute at the P6 level due to his shooting and ball skills
2) Iowa State and others were scared off by his stature and were justified in passing on him
It's like these two things aren't mutually exclusive.
3.) There were rumors that Duke was getting involved in his recruitment which scared off numerous potential P6 offers.
Grill didn't get offered by those schools until after TJ left for UNLV. Teams had to fill schollarships and he was the best on the board. If Jacobsen leaves UNI and teams need a player and Bowen Decommits, you can bet your ass some Power 6 teams will come trying to get him. Grill was Committed to a mid major until that happened.
Also to the argument that born plays against small town Iowa kids. He also plays on the top AAU circuit against the best. His height is what is holding him back.
Except he had Texas Tech, Nebraska, and Washington St offers prior to signing with SDSU.
Bowen Born is going to the best place for him to be successful. I’m sure Iowa State did their due diligence and wisely didn’t offer Born.
(4.) I heard some Australian and Spanish clubs were dangling money at him to play overseas before he plans on declaring for the NBA draft.
I'd agree with you to the above. To the below, I wasn't saying Born isn't good. I was arguing with someone who was comparing Grill's ppg in high school compared to Bowen's. Bowen would not be averaging 40 ppg in 5A Kansas High School Basketball.
I'll do you one better. Malik Allen is a 5'11" junior that is averaging 28 ppg for Des Moines North (who plays a tougher schedule than Norwalk). If he can bump that up into the mid-thirties next year we are guaranteed to offer him.
I understand there is a jimlad, but he's shooting 41% while attempting 8.5 per game