Recruit Lists v2.0
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a 6'10" rim detector who can shoot from the outside? Hard to believe we can't land a player that EVERYONE wants....
Sorry, that level of athlete is like landing a 4-5 star DT in football. I will be happy with McKay, Nader, Niang and Malou.
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Why stop there. Maybe we will find another Lebron James and Michael Jordan. I bet we would be good with those guys....
Did someone say they want Jamie Vanderbeken?
I loved him, but that dude had the worst height - ability to rebound ratio in the history of mankind.
6'11" averaging 5 boards a game his senior year.
I loved him, but that dude had the worst height - ability to rebound ratio in the history of mankind.
6'11" averaging 5 boards a game his senior year.
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I was was thinking about the depth chart and barring any unforseen changes, ISU looks to be set at a starting rotation after this year. (I am projecting a majority of games started over the next two years). I think Nader and Hogue flip between SF and PF depending on matchups, not sure who starts but both will play starters minutes next year.
2014-2016
PG - Monte Morris 4* - Soph/Jr, Clayton Custer 4* - Fr/Soph.
SG - Matt Thomas 4* - Soph/Jr, SDW 3*, Naz Soph/Jr
SF - Abdel Nader 3* - Jr., Hogue - SR (Not sure who starts)
PF - Georges Niang 4* - Jr., Gipson SR
C - Jamal McKay 4* - RS Jr, Edozie SR.
From this perspective the line-up is pretty set for the next 2 years. I think Fred will look to target SF and PF/C with the last two scholarships in '14. He's probably looking more of an impact from who he brings in 2 years from now (i.e. Transfer or RS HS IMO), that is unless a post Grad PF/C is an option and is okay with coming of the bench (like a Tarik Black type).
2014-2016
PG - Monte Morris 4* - Soph/Jr, Clayton Custer 4* - Fr/Soph.
SG - Matt Thomas 4* - Soph/Jr, SDW 3*, Naz Soph/Jr
SF - Abdel Nader 3* - Jr., Hogue - SR (Not sure who starts)
PF - Georges Niang 4* - Jr., Gipson SR
C - Jamal McKay 4* - RS Jr, Edozie SR.
From this perspective the line-up is pretty set for the next 2 years. I think Fred will look to target SF and PF/C with the last two scholarships in '14. He's probably looking more of an impact from who he brings in 2 years from now (i.e. Transfer or RS HS IMO), that is unless a post Grad PF/C is an option and is okay with coming of the bench (like a Tarik Black type).
I don't think you know what "bigs" actually means. Nader is 6'6''. Niang is 6'7''. Hogue is 6'7''. McKay is pushing the short side of 6'8''.
You need a couple guys in the 6'10'' range.
Do not underestimate the power of religion. The simple fact Baylor is a Baptist school gets him into lots of doors.
Short side of 6'8"? And Nader is 6'7" with a 7' wing span.
And no we don't "need" someone 6'10". It would be nice to get a guy that big with similar attributes as Niang but those guys are rare and are also on everyone else's list.
Last I checked, ISU was ranked. Did I miss the memo where they were not?
I am Very Happy with what we have for next year. And that does not even take into account that Fred has seemed to find great fits for his teams every year. I have no doubt that he will bring in a solid contributor with the remaining scholarship + bank one for an impact transfer.
With all that said, we have a great team this year. I am going to enjoy, then hype next year in the offseason.
With all that said, we have a great team this year. I am going to enjoy, then hype next year in the offseason.
Oh, you mean Anthony Davis? The ones that play PG their whole life then grow 9-10 inches in a year? Those are a dime a dozen.
We have a couple of bigger guys that don't play (Gibson & Edozie). We only want guys in that 6'10'' range if they can run the floor and not cause problems with our spacing. Those that have talked about getting a bruiser inside aren't going to be right, that goes against everything Fred tries to do with spacing. If we can't get the top 6'10'' athletic shot blocker types (they seem to always go to Syracuse), then Fred would rather go undersized with skilled bigs that can shoot/handle the ball and draw the other team's bigs away from the basket.
Fred is all about spacing and matchups.