Ga. Tech Basketball Recruiting(late period, April 2016), [3].
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Canyon shoots 'em that way, too!
The kid can play. I was sent a CD, will try to download the film on my pad. Can't even get my smiley face/emoticons to take on this site. So, don't bet the Berry/Barry Tree on it.
The kid can play. I was sent a CD, will try to download the film on my pad. Can't even get my smiley face/emoticons to take on this site. So, don't bet the Berry/Barry Tree on it.
Yes, I have seen Canyon play a few times (Charleston in same conference as JMU)
He's pretty good. Would be a contributor immediately. Probably has his sights set much higher than a program unlikely to sniff the NCAAT next year.
Fingers crossed all 3 signees stick with Tech. It will also be interesting to see if Jorgenson stays or goes. Same for Heyward.
He's pretty good. Would be a contributor immediately. Probably has his sights set much higher than a program unlikely to sniff the NCAAT next year.
Fingers crossed all 3 signees stick with Tech. It will also be interesting to see if Jorgenson stays or goes. Same for Heyward.
Just curious, when it is said "decommitted", I understand that he no longer wants to matriculate at Memphis. However, and please correct me if I'm wrong (would be the first time since 1974
), he signed with the Tigers back in November IIRC. Now, I believe there are precedents set and perhaps maybe even some rules about guys/gals being allowed out of their LOI when coaching staff changes occur. My question is - assuming everything I've said is accurate so far - because he has already signed with Memphis, do the Tigers have any control over prescribing where he can/can't go? Whether they actually would or not - and I'm guessing they wouldn't - is a different discussion.
It looks to me that he is free to go wherever he wants. Illinois could be the favorite. I have not heard that he necessarily wants to follow CJP to Tech or if we have a major of discipline that he covets academically. Tossed him in this thread because he is a Mr. Basketball in Illinois, we need a PG, CJP recruit, CJP does not want to take Grad. Transfers to build the program with.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...-prep-bbk-moore-decommits-20160408-story.html
CJP was in Little Rock, Ark. recruiting for Memphis on Wednesday. Not sure who that was he visited.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...-prep-bbk-moore-decommits-20160408-story.html
CJP was in Little Rock, Ark. recruiting for Memphis on Wednesday. Not sure who that was he visited.
Last known info. on Josh Okogie, was that he was looking forward to the announcement of our new Basketball Coach.
Okogie and White both may start. I saw some progress in T-Jax this year and he will be the favorite to start at the 2, but Okogie could challenge him. My Dwag brother saw Okogie play about 622 times over the past 4 years and advised when he signed that we got a fantastic player who is going to be much better than his 3-star billing by the so-called experts. He rarely goes that far in complimentary mode - especially about one of our recruits - so that speaks volumes to me.
CJP said it's going to take a few recruiting classes, makes sense. If he lands a few of those 2017 studs locally and a regional or national one, we are right back in CBC land by 2019(maybe late 2018).
Is there any word about possible transfers from Ga Tech? I remember quite a few people talking about Travis moving on to another spot.
Taking time to fill his staff right. Doesn't like the quick fix, or the one year transfer. He might be forced to take a few to put this roster together for next year, since he is leaning on MBob for some assistance. His style of play fits Travis if his knee holds up. Not sure what he can get out of the redshirt bigs...this next season will show what we have onboard for future plans.
No offense to the returnees, but several would be challenged to make the first ten on more than half of the A C C rosters. We may have to play differently to fit the talent at first, ala CBC first teams here. I see Tadric, Lammers, Stephens(25 minutes at the most ea. game)and the three freshmen as our nucleus. Beyond that we are reaching for bodies.
No offense to the returnees, but several would be challenged to make the first ten on more than half of the A C C rosters. We may have to play differently to fit the talent at first, ala CBC first teams here. I see Tadric, Lammers, Stephens(25 minutes at the most ea. game)and the three freshmen as our nucleus. Beyond that we are reaching for bodies.
Smart kid, he asked to sign a conditional LOI. Basically saying that he will be automatically released if Pastner leaves Memphis.
He says that early playing time is a big consideration. I am sorry to tell him that GT can't give him more than 40 minutes per game. But it is probably his if he wants it.
Pastner and our 3 signees... http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/college/georgia-techs-signees-all-planning-to-meet-with-jo/nq4SB/
I was just going to post the same link. Sounds like the conversations have been good so far. Good enough to get the players and parents to agree to a face to face with Pastner. Style of play and how they fit in will be the biggest factors I am sure. Pastner is known for his player evaluations, hope he likes what he sees and uses that to his advantage here.
Interesting if nothing else... http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...ld-bibbys-package-deal-georgia-tech/82956236/
Very interesting! Appreciate the find. If this kid is as good as his grandfather and or father, we are in for a treat!
Placing this on here with trepidation, because I'm not sure if our one man army accepted the Grad. Trfs. desire to set up a visit at Tech. Probably the recruit having some interest in us:
Thanks for posting these, mate. Looks like Okogie is Tech all the way and I think he's going to be glad he has made this decision to stick with Tech assuming so. Not just because of the value of the education he will receive, but I think 1) he will play a ton as a true freshman (and may even start) and 2) he will be able to look back one day and say I was on CJP's first team and we took it from rebuild to Sweet 16 (hopefully) by time I left.
As far as grad transfers, if the fit is right, I think CJP will be open to that right now. It isn't what he wants long-term, but he has said himself that he "needs bodies". That can also be interpreted not only for depth and maybe some PT during games, but right now he will be very thin in just having competitive scrimmages and practices. A transfer out or two or (heaven forbid) an injury or two and he is now relying totally on walkons to just conduct a legit practice.
As far as grad transfers, if the fit is right, I think CJP will be open to that right now. It isn't what he wants long-term, but he has said himself that he "needs bodies". That can also be interpreted not only for depth and maybe some PT during games, but right now he will be very thin in just having competitive scrimmages and practices. A transfer out or two or (heaven forbid) an injury or two and he is now relying totally on walkons to just conduct a legit practice.
Pastner has said that he wants to be sure to spread the scholarships out and he wants to fill up the roster. So if he wants to move a scholarship out a bit, a couple transfers will help him do that. If he wants to bring some players in for a talk and a skills evaluation, then I think it is a good move.
I saw that too, posted it under the coach/staffing thread.
think it is a bad move. This program needs established assistants that know the college game, can develop the players and help with on the court decisions.
Mike Bibby is the son of Henry Bibby, former NBA player, UCLA player, and Southern Cal head coach. He grew up with the game. Won a national title at Arizona alongside CJP and has his number retired in the rafters at Tuscon. Played 14 years in the NBA. I'm pretty sure he knows the college game, knows about developing players and can help with on the court decisions. Point guards tend to know these things.
His name and background alone would garner attention of parents and older people close to any recruiting targets we may be pursuing. His son plays a position of need for us and could be an immediate contributor.
This isn't just some parent of a prospective player we're talking about here. Very few, if any, would ever have the credentials of Mike Bibby. Nothing may come of it of course, but if it does I think it is a good move considering where we are at the moment in need of a staff member who CJP can trust, with a strong background, and a son who potentially can contribute immediately. Mike Bibby could've been coaching for the past 17 years since departing Arizona, but I think his experience playing for 14 years in the NBA and then coaching the last few years gives him significant knowledge. That would be the least of my worries.
Thanks for posting this, mate. There's some good stuff in there. Kudos to the Scout.com author who put that together.
I like what I read about JO being used at both guard positions. I think T-Jax showed improvement in Year 2 as a ball handler and can see him moving over to share the PG duties if not take them over completely next year. This would offer time for both T-Jax and JO on the court at the same time. T-Jax slashing will be respected and he can initiate that from the get-go of an offensive possession from the PG position. From that slashing to the paint/glass, he can pitch out to Stephens or JO or whoever for hopefully some open looks...or of course, finish the drive himself. If JO can share some time over at the PG position some as well that opens up even more opportunities.
I like the end of the article as well where it sounds like CJP's making a good impression on JO and Matthews to the point a likely starter in the post next season, Romello White, will stick to Tech. Fingers crossed.
The 2016 recruiting class is clearly CBG's 2nd best on paper, and hopefully his 1st best on Cremin's court! The cupboard is a bit scant but these three guys provide a solid foundation for the rebuild. I do think T-Jax and JO can play solid minutes at the point, but wouldn't it be nice to add a solid PG to this 2016 class? Come on CJP, go out there and snag us one!
Adding a solid PG to this '16 class would be nice. I am really hopefully CJP and eventual-staff can land a big fish at that position for the '17 class.
I don't like talking anything that could be construed as negative about our S-A's. Buddha love 'em for choosing Tech. I did express my concern about CBG offering Heyward when he did. As it turned out, it wasn't a terrible deal. Point being, I think CJP is going to value every ship he has and not take chances for the sake of getting warm bodies. Btw, not saying that is what you are implying by any means. If we can land a 3* type (see Michael Bibby just as an example) or a 4* of course like Moore, then we welcome them with open arms.
I don't like talking anything that could be construed as negative about our S-A's. Buddha love 'em for choosing Tech. I did express my concern about CBG offering Heyward when he did. As it turned out, it wasn't a terrible deal. Point being, I think CJP is going to value every ship he has and not take chances for the sake of getting warm bodies. Btw, not saying that is what you are implying by any means. If we can land a 3* type (see Michael Bibby just as an example) or a 4* of course like Moore, then we welcome them with open arms.
We might have to wait for Parker Stewart or Justin Forrest or ? in 2017 for the point, unless we can find a Mark Price hiding in the tall weeds. Like a Center/Post Pivot, schools line up for them. Moore might stay in the Chicago area now, like say a Northwestern.
Romello looks solid for Tech. Some thought Matthews was the one who might ask for a release. I was told by Tech that Josh was the worry and got the first call after Bob had asked him to wait. White has broken through on several top 100 lists after late Senior Year evaluation.
CJP might have noticed in practice yesterday what most of us have witnessed since our last NCAA Tournament game-We still don't have a qualified PG for league play or P5 competition.
Edited to say, my typing is so sloooow that JT622 beat me to this post right above me. My apologies to him for stating the same general opinion on the "Point".
Romello looks solid for Tech. Some thought Matthews was the one who might ask for a release. I was told by Tech that Josh was the worry and got the first call after Bob had asked him to wait. White has broken through on several top 100 lists after late Senior Year evaluation.
CJP might have noticed in practice yesterday what most of us have witnessed since our last NCAA Tournament game-We still don't have a qualified PG for league play or P5 competition.
Edited to say, my typing is so sloooow that JT622 beat me to this post right above me. My apologies to him for stating the same general opinion on the "Point".
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Careful, brother, this is WAY too optimistic! SNAP OUT OF IT
Obviously, I agree that there is talent on next year's squad, just not enough of it, and not in the right places. These three should make a difference, and a key transfer or two would be welcome, too. The book is not written on next year yet.
Mike Bibby is the son of Henry Bibby, former NBA player, UCLA player, and Southern Cal head coach. He grew up with the game. Won a national title at Arizona alongside CJP and has his number retired in the rafters at Tuscon. Played 14 years in the NBA. I'm pretty sure he knows the college game, knows about developing players and can help with on the court decisions. Point guards tend to know these things.
His name and background alone would garner attention of parents and older people close to any recruiting targets we may be pursuing. His son plays a position of need for us and could be an immediate contributor.
This isn't just some parent of a prospective player we're talking about here. Very few, if any, would ever have the credentials of Mike Bibby. Nothing may come of it of course, but if it does I think it is a good move considering where we are at the moment in need of a staff member who CJP can trust, with a strong background, and a son who potentially can contribute immediately. Mike Bibby could've been coaching for the past 17 years since departing Arizona, but I think his experience playing for 14 years in the NBA and then coaching the last few years gives him significant knowledge. That would be the least of my worries.
And to this point he has shown little interest in coaching. He's helping coach his son's HS team but beyond that nothing Maybe he is just getting started. He may be a great coach inside, but hides it very well. Maybe Pastner knows how he can coach since they have a personal relationship. Almost every opinion has been that Pastner needs established coaches. Not sure how this fits at all.
