Recruiting: 2018

vu72 · April 09, 2018, 03:00:46 PM

Speaking of Daniel, and waiting for him to sign, I thought it would do us all some good to look at his highlite tape again. The kid can fly in the air and on the ground!

http://northpolehoops.com/2016/08/27/video-daniel-sackey-fastest-canadian-pg-in-last-decade-young-ty-lawson/

EddieCabot · April 09, 2018, 03:35:16 PM

Quote from: vu72 on April 09, 2018, 03:00:46 PM
Speaking of Daniel, and waiting for him to sign, I thought it would do us all some good to look at his highlite tape again. The kid can fly in the air and on the ground!

http://northpolehoops.com/2016/08/27/video-daniel-sackey-fastest-canadian-pg-in-last-decade-young-ty-lawson/

Wow! Looks like another steal from north of the border!

VULB#62 · April 09, 2018, 04:45:07 PM

Guys on the floor better be ready for feeds off the dribble.

justducky · April 09, 2018, 04:47:53 PM

Quote from: EddieCabot on April 09, 2018, 03:35:16 PM
Quote from: vu72 on April 09, 2018, 03:00:46 PM
Speaking of Daniel, and waiting for him to sign, I thought it would do us all some good to look at his highlite tape again. The kid can fly in the air and on the ground!

http://northpolehoops.com/2016/08/27/video-daniel-sackey-fastest-canadian-pg-in-last-decade-young-ty-lawson/

Wow! Looks like another steal from north of the border!

Just this once, I don't think Eddie is pulling our leg.

Daniel should be a player but he may struggle in 18-19 just like most freshman do.

FWalum · April 09, 2018, 05:23:10 PM

Daniel wins a dunk contest!

SanityLost17 · April 09, 2018, 05:58:50 PM

With no basis what so ever, I predict Sackey will be better than Max, but maybe not quite as good as Buggs. I would be very ok with that.

The big questions will be.. Can he play defense? Can he hit 3's at a reasonable enough clip not to have people sag off him to limit the effectiveness of his speed? I have a feeling his lack of a jump shot and 3 point shooting caused him to have fewer looks from other teams. Doesn't matter how quick you are if everyone can sag off you.

FieldGoodie05 · April 09, 2018, 07:22:57 PM

Quote from: SanityLost17 on April 09, 2018, 05:58:50 PM
With no basis what so ever, I predict Sackey will be better than Max, but maybe not quite as good as Buggs. I would be very ok with that.

The big questions will be.. Can he play defense? Can he hit 3's at a reasonable enough clip not to have people sag off him to limit the effectiveness of his speed? I have a feeling his lack of a jump shot and 3 point shooting caused him to have fewer looks from other teams. Doesn't matter how quick you are if everyone can sag off you.

You make a very solid point regarding lack of overall offers. His highlights are even more devoid of jump shots than one would think possible.

Thought someone said that he tried a prep school in the states that folded. I'm hoping the lack of exposure in 2016/17 (unsure if those were the years) combined with his lack of proven competition (plains in western Canada) are the major contributors to less offers.

But a jump shot or 3-ball is significant as you say. If Micah stays I think we are ok @ PG for 2017/18. I'm not as down on Micah as many were his sophomore year. He certainly has a lot of work to do on scoring efficiency but he's an outstanding change of pace over Bakari.

vu72 · April 09, 2018, 07:39:15 PM

Quote from: SanityLost17 on April 09, 2018, 05:58:50 PM
With no basis what so ever, I predict Sackey will be better than Max, but maybe not quite as good as Buggs. I would be very ok with that.

The big questions will be.. Can he play defense? Can he hit 3's at a reasonable enough clip not to have people sag off him to limit the effectiveness of his speed? I have a feeling his lack of a jump shot and 3 point shooting caused him to have fewer looks from other teams. Doesn't matter how quick you are if everyone can sag off you.

Um, what? Buggs was a great point but if Daniel isn't a better scorer it will be a big disappointment. Erik shot 16.7% from the 3 and 51.3% from the free throw line, his final (5th) year.

As for Daniel playing somewhere without much competition, apparently his talent was judged to be very high as he made the Canadian national team.

VU2014 · April 09, 2018, 08:44:25 PM

VULB#62 · April 09, 2018, 08:48:34 PM

I thinkk we found a gem. Our Canadian kids are a ittle different from American kids. They are more Team oriented, I think this kid will flourish.

FieldGoodie05 · April 09, 2018, 09:32:41 PM

VU2014 you are a stat finding machine! Hard pressed to imagine a player putting up 30+ ppg that doesn't have a jump shot ehh!?!?

VULB#62 · April 09, 2018, 09:43:28 PM

Ehh!

VU2014 · April 11, 2018, 12:13:51 PM

Daniel Sackey is going to officially sign his Letter of Intent today.

VU2014 · April 11, 2018, 02:58:27 PM

With the news of Marty's transfer we now have 3 available scholarships.

VUGrad1314 · April 11, 2018, 03:09:05 PM

I can't believe we passed on Bruninga and his needed shooting ability for Lindssen AKA Der Grosser Bust (The Big Bust for those who don't speak at least some German) I guess we'll always have that Kent State game where he came up huge. This is a really bad look for the program Matt needs to land somebody with some talent quick. A recruit A transfer Anything.

VU2014 · April 11, 2018, 03:22:48 PM

I'd imagine our coaches are monitoring the grad-transfer and JUCO market. We struck out on one JUCO guy Mike Davis.

We need immediate help/depth at the PF position next season. I'm not sure we're going to find a stud at this point. It might be best to land the most reliable stretch 4 grad-transfer they can find. Then also pursue a high level RS transfer if possible. I just don't want us to settle for a mediocre JUCO guy that you need to be committed to for at least 2 years. Keep aiming high and if we need to "settle" make sure it's only a commitment for 1 year.

VUGrad1314 · April 11, 2018, 03:27:48 PM

Not looking good on Finke at all Lots of high level interest Could probably go play at GCU with his brother.

VU2014 · April 11, 2018, 03:29:37 PM

Quote from: VUGrad1314 on April 11, 2018, 03:27:48 PM
Not looking good on Finke at all Lots of high level interest Could probably go play at GCU with his brother.

Yeah I'm not sure we were ever in the conversation with him. Apparently Vandy was in his Final 5 though. A player like Finke sure would be nice...

FieldGoodie05 · April 11, 2018, 03:47:27 PM

Quote from: VUGrad1314 on April 11, 2018, 03:09:05 PM
I can't believe we passed on Bruninga and his needed shooting ability for Lindssen AKA Der Grosser Bust (The Big Bust for those who don't speak at least some German) I guess we'll always have that Kent State game where he came up huge. This is a really bad look for the program Matt needs to land somebody with some talent quick. A recruit A transfer Anything.

Hmmm, a bust? Thought most of us expected Linssen was going to red shirt at best last year.

Also, where did we (collectively) start thinking we need a PF or death becomes us? Fazekas will be starting at that position in all likelihood. Where is this program changing PF transfer going to get starter level minutes from?

We need serviceable @ that position and I think Mileek is already that guy. Linssen is not even close to a bust at this point in his career. Maybe my opinion differs from others, after all I seem to play the villain part on this forum (knowingly or otherwise).

VUGrad1314 · April 11, 2018, 04:42:13 PM

Why do I keep hearing that Fazekas will be getting minutes at the 2-3? I thought he was a 4 too.

VU2014 · April 11, 2018, 05:16:37 PM

Quote from: VUGrad1314 on April 11, 2018, 04:42:13 PM
Why do I keep hearing that Fazekas will be getting minutes at the 2-3? I thought he was a 4 too.

He has always been used more of a perimeter player. He was actually listed as a 2 guard at Providence. He's a bit of a mystery on how he'll be used.

valpolaw · April 11, 2018, 06:02:46 PM

Has anyone heard anything on Joe Burton and what he's doing? Would be a nice surprise if he became eligible and came back next season but that's probably just wishful thinking.

FieldGoodie05 · April 11, 2018, 06:06:07 PM

Martin Linssen transferring. Ok, PF became more needed than if he stayed.

VUGrad1314 · April 11, 2018, 06:08:36 PM

Does this perhaps help us register on Welage's radar?

FieldGoodie05 · April 11, 2018, 06:21:25 PM

Quote from: VUGrad1314 on April 11, 2018, 06:08:36 PM
Does this perhaps help us register on Welage's radar?

Only if Fazekas and Golder aren't on the court together.

Welage from IN @ 6'9" is more traditional PF? He looks rail thin, is his game more alike to Fazekas than not?