2015 Commit/Recruit Stat Tracker (Summer Version)

[otp85]

TCF, I literally just read that on Hoopniks and copied the JA section to post here and already. Everytime! Good work man

 

[3uconn]

@JLHemingwayPSB: #OTRElite32 Love everything about Diamond Stone @Diamond_Stone33. Skilled, athletic, in/out. No question top 5 in '15 @YoungLegendsMIL

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Shun Williams ‏@OntheRadarHoops 40m
Diamond Stone torturing the Stampede right now. Early foul trouble for Ogbeide causing problems.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

dr. swa ‏@fillingthelane 36m
Steve Enoch Puts One DOWN On His Head http://wp.me/p45agC-64D

Eric Hampford ‏@Future150EricH 2h
6'10" matchup nightmare Steve Enoch at it again this morning. So much upside for the big man. Oregon here watching. #Showdown14

 

[RMoore1999]

http://hoopniks.com/2014-adidas-unrivaled-saturday-recap/

Players of Note
Jalen Adams, 6’2”, G, 2015

The future UConn Husky guard is easily one of the more entertaining players in transition. The explosive player only scored six points, but he also dropped nine assists to only two turnovers. Time and time again, Adams put the ball on the mark to open teammates and could have ended up with at least 12 assists, if his teammates had been able to convert their open shots. Adams is extremely tough to cover in one on one situations and when he gets a full head of steam towards the basket you can pretty much mark him down for a basket. On the defensive side, Adams was a force preventing fast break baskets. Two possessions in a row, Adams sprinted down the court to emphatically block the shot of 6’7” Blake Reynolds.

Makai Ashton-Langford, 6’1”, PG, 2016

The junior point guard is tough to contain off the dribble. He finished with eight points on 4-7 shooting, but it was his play in the paint that was impressive for a player his size. Ashton-Langford seemed to always get a step on his defender and when faced with a taller opponent coming to meet him in the lane he was able to unleash a soft floater or finish with either hand. Not as heralded as some of his teammates, Ashton-Langford has put together a solid overall Unrivaled camp.

"nine assists to only two turnovers." In summer glorified pick-up?

Next question.

 

[3uconn]

@courtcred: NC ST, UCONN, S. Carolina, VCU, K State, Memphis, Miss St, Alabama. UNC, Auburn, La Tech, TN St, Indiana St Cincy here for CP3/Team Thad

Quite possibly for another two 2016 studs Harry Giles or Jaylen Fischer.

 

[otp85]

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Makai Ashton-Langford, 6’1”, PG, 2016
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3uconn, I am certain we have had this discussion before but what class is Makai Ashton-Langford? '16? '17? It keeps flip flopping and I still can't get a real confirmed answer, or atleast not one that sticks for more than a month.

I know he has filled the void at the point left by Kaleb Joseph with Mass Rivals very well this summer. It is because he's proving that he can play with these guys that the reports are now switching back to '16?

 

[3uconn]

[/QUOTE]
3uconn, I am certain we have had this discussion before but what class is Makai Ashton-Langford? '16? '17? It keeps flip flopping and I still can't get a real confirmed answer, or atleast not one that sticks for more than a month.

I know he has filled the void at the point left by Kaleb Joseph with Mass Rivals very well this summer. It is because he's proving that he can play with these guys that the reports are now switching back to '16?[/QUOTE]
I could've sworn he was 2017. I've seen him listed under 2016 before so I'm not quite sure to be honest.

 

[UconnU]

Sounds like Adams is doing fine. Does anyone know what players are on his team? Since he's already committed to UConn, he might be working on certain aspects of his game, such as his lead-guard skills. It wouldn't shock me if KO has suggested he focus on that part of his game moving forward, since he was recruited as the future lead guard.

http://www.adidasuprising.com/adidas-unrivaled/adidas-unrivaled-2014-schedule/ he played for the minute men... but you made a great point he certainly could be working on different aspects of his game..

 

[Gurleyman]

http://www.adidasuprising.com/adidas-unrivaled/adidas-unrivaled-2014-schedule/ he played for the minute men... but you made a great point he certainly could be working on different aspects of his game..

Looks like the statisticians on the first two days didn't know what they were doing. I know these tourneys have some selfish play, but two assists for an entire team on almost 30 baskets is just not realistic (or 7 on 43 baskets). Occam's Razor would suggest that the guy inputting stats couldn't keep track of everything and didn't put in assists. On the last day, the numbers were more normal (15-20 assists per team) and he had nine both games.

The 1-12, nine-assist, zero-turnover game to end the weekend indicates a kid who played a pretty good floor game, but may have been tired after six games in three days and lost his legs on his jumper. You'd like to see better shooting, but oh well.

 

[UConn17]

Corey Evans @coreyevans_10 · 6h
Steven Enoch going bonkers right now. 25 points still with a few mins to play infront of Oregon, Memphis, VCU, and JT3 ofGtown #Showdown14

 

[tcf15]

http://www.allmetrohoops.com/index....-articles/233-reebok-breakout-classic-roundup

Diamond Stone (2015): Stone’s two-day totals came to 9.8 points and 3 rebounds per contest. Although Diamond Stone may still be the best long term prospect at camp, at times he struggled in the guard oriented play. Stone constantly drew double teams and showed his ability to score through them at times and finish with authority at the rim. Stone thrives in a half court set where he has time to operate.

Jean Marc Koumadje (2015): Koumadje has made leaps and bounds from his high school year finishing with 8.3 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Koumadje is the definition of a rim protector. Standing at 7’ 4” Koumadje alters almost every shot in the paint. His ability to keep his hands straight up on defense combined with his long arm span makes him an elite defender.

Derryck Thorton (2016): Thorton averaged 9 points 3.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds through two days of reebok camp. Thorton showed why he is one of the top point guards in the class of 2016 with his vision and passing. Thorton is a true point guard and has unlimited upside because of his ability to find the open man and manage the game for his side. Thorton is always in control and shows great leadership tendencies. Picked up recent offer from Louisville.

Derrick Jones (2015): Jones led the camp in scoring in his first two days of action as he averaged 18 points to go along with his 1.5 steals per contest. Jones was on another level at Reebok camp running the court and flying through the air with some monstrous slams. Jones maneuvers smoothly through defenders and gets to the rim at will. Already a high major kid with top offers Jones stock continues to soar.

Vance Jackson (2016): Jackson averaged 8.5 points and 1 steal per game in two days of Reebok action. Jackson is known as a 3-point specialist and certainly can stroke it, however he is more than just a shooter. At 6’ 8” Jackson has guard skills and is developed well beyond his years.

 

[otp85]

Judging by that assessment above, and alot of others I've read, Stone just doesn't seem to fit our style. I know he is a highly rated big man and it's hard to say you shouldn't want to bring in a player with his upside but the end of benches in the NBA are full of big men with promise.

Not saying he won't be good but given our system and the way he would fit don't alot of the other bigs who thrive in a faster pace game make somewhat more sense? Am I alone in this thought?

 

[tcf15]

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014/07/13/the-showdown-day-1-recap/

Steven Enoch/6’9 High Rise-Team Up 2015
Enoch continues to flash the immense upside out of the frontcourt and at the same time, has further progressed his ball skills off of the face-up and in the open floor. The intriguing big man has a world of potential and it is mind boggling to think that the Connecticut native wasn’t even playing varsity basketball a year and a half ago. Enoch is all legs at this point and with massive, broad shoulders, and upon entering a solid weight room, his frame should explode. Several programs are beginning to enter into the picture, yet many believe for Enoch to stay in state and play out his college career at UConn. He did voice that, “I want to explore all my options,” before coming to a final decision.

2015 Q6 All-Stars center Kerry Blackshear holds 26 offers and is primarily being recruited the hardest by the likes of Kansas State, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Clemson, Boston College, UCF, Miami, Houston, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech; he holds further interest from UConn, Stanford, Florida, and Alabama.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Judging by that assessment above, and alot of others I've read, Stone just doesn't seem to fit our style. I know he is a highly rated big man and it's hard to say you shouldn't want to bring in a player with his upside but the end of benches in the NBA are full of big men with promise.

Not saying he won't be good but given our system and the way he would fit don't alot of the other bigs who thrive in a faster pace game make somewhat more sense? Am I alone in this thought?

He may not be the "best" fit for the current system, but I'm sure Ollie would maximize his talents and abilities. IMO the offense would greatly benefit from an interior scoring presence. If he commands a double team down low then thats one less person on the perimeter to handle our guards. Him with a stretch 4 like Enoch would be a matchup nightmare for any defense. Checkmate.

 

[tcf15]

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...takeaways-from-breakout-classic-the-showdown/

7. When will Derrick Jones make the leap?: Derrick Jones has long been a favorite of the guys that make the youtube mixtapes, as the 6-foot-8 small forward might be the best athlete in the class of 2015. But in order for Jones to make the jump from being a scintillating athlete to becoming an elite college basketball prospect, he needs to do three things: add strength and size to his frame, improve his ability to handle the ball and become a better jump shooter. He showed some glimpses of that during the week in Philly, but he still has a way to go.

 

[Clockshop]

Figured I'd put here - 2016 Simonds

WAITING FOR A PARTICULAR OFFER
Buford (Ga.) High junior shooting guard D'Marcus Simonds had a good start to adidas Unrivaled on Thursday and carried it over to Friday. He was hoping to impress one college program in particular.

Simonds, who Rivals.com ranks No. 45 overall in the class of 2016, doesn't hide his affection for Florida. Simonds and Buford High recently played in the Gators team camp, and UF coach Billy Donovan was watching his game Thursday. Getting a Florida offer would be a dream come true.

"I played pretty well down there, and the whole team did," Simonds said. "That was a good visit. I have always wanted to go to Florida. Seeing him (Donovan) here is crazy."

Simonds said he has offers from Connecticut, Mississippi State, Georgia and Texas A&M. Florida, Texas and Xavier, could be close to offering. His phone has been non-stop since coaches were allowed to text and call June 15. UConn signed his former prep power forward teammate Rakim Lubin last year.

"It was cool when they first started calling, but now it is like, 'Wow,'" Simonds said. "They call like every second, so it has gotten hard. It has gotten crazy.

"I know in August I am going up to UConn, Texas and Florida again."

 

[3uconn]

Simonds got the Florida offer yesterday I think.

 

[Matrim55]

Judging by that assessment above, and alot of others I've read, Stone just doesn't seem to fit our style. I know he is a highly rated big man and it's hard to say you shouldn't want to bring in a player with his upside but the end of benches in the NBA are full of big men with promise.

Not saying he won't be good but given our system and the way he would fit don't alot of the other bigs who thrive in a faster pace game make somewhat more sense? Am I alone in this thought?

We played a slow, pro-style pace under Ollie last year, especially in the tournament. Our strategy for a good chunk of the season was to use as much of the clock as possible unless an obvious break is available.

Stone would fit just fine, and given that he's a dominant rebounder would probably end up quickening our pace since he'd allow our guards to lead out into transition a step or two early.

That said, the days of the go-go UConn teams of the '90s are gone. We're going to be a pro-style team from here on out, I'd say.

 

[Gurleyman]

We played a slow, pro-style pace under Ollie last year, especially in the tournament. Our strategy for a good chunk of the season was to use as much of the clock as possible unless an obvious break is available. Stone would fit just fine, and given that he's a dominant rebounder would probably end up quickening our pace since he'd allow our guards to lead out into transition a step or two early. That said, the days of the go-go UConn teams of the '90s are gone. We're going to be a pro-style team from here on out, I'd say.

Sometimes I think we were shackled a bit the last two years by our point guards having to help out on the boards so much. I think if we can get a Boat/Adams-Samuel-Purvis-Hamilton team out in the open floor a little more we will. Although I agree we won't be the 1990s again.

 

[otp85]

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...takeaways-from-breakout-classic-the-showdown/

7. When will Derrick Jones make the leap?: Derrick Jones has long been a favorite of the guys that make the youtube mixtapes, as the 6-foot-8 small forward might be the best athlete in the class of 2015. But in order for Jones to make the jump from being a scintillating athlete to becoming an elite college basketball prospect, he needs to do three things: add strength and size to his frame, improve his ability to handle the ball and become a better jump shooter. He showed some glimpses of that during the week in Philly, but he still has a way to go.

Love this kid, with Smith off the board I think he has to shooting up our list, along with plenty of other teams. More I watch the more he reminds me of Rudy Gay. If his jumper keeps improving I think he can be a big time player.

 

[tcf15]

Here's what we got coming up tomorrow and going through Sunday (from CBS Sports):

SECOND PERIOD
Nike Peach Jam (North Augusta, S.C.): The biggest AAU tournament on the circuit, the Peach Jam is a culmination of the Nike EYBL circuit. The top 24 teams from four events during the spring match up to determine a winner. If you're going to pick one event, pick this one.

The UAA Finals (Suwanee, Ga.): Under Armour comes gunning for Nike with its own signature AAU tournament in the South. Wednesday night and Thursday will feature showcase games, before getting into bracket play. Plenty of high-level talent will be on display.

NY2LA Summer Jam (Mequon, Wisc.): With Under Armour and Nike teams filling up the South, a shoe company-neutral event takes place in the Midwest – although plenty of Adidas teams will be in attendance. Lots of good regional talent as well.

Complete List of Events
July 16-20

• Nike Peach Jam (North August, S.C.)
• UA The Finals (Atlanta)
• Peach State Showcase (Aiken, S.C.)
• NY2LA Summer Jam (Mequon, Wisc.)
• Double Pump Best of the Summer (Los Angeles)
• Las Vegas Live (Las Vegas)
• Great American Shootout (Duncanville, Tx.)

July 18-19

• Fullcourt Press Cream of the Crop Challenge (Garden Grove, Calif.)

July 18-20

• Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest (Manheim, Pa.)

July 19-20

• All-American JUCO Showcase Elite 80 East (Augusta, Ga.)

 

[tcf15]

The 4th Annual Big Strick Classic is set for Saturday, August 9 at the Gauchos Gymnasium in Bronx, NY. A fast-rising event since its inception three summers ago, Big Strick pits some of the top national recruits (Team USA) against the best players from the tri-state area (Team NYC).

Here are the first 15 players invited (UConn2015 targets bold):
Dwayne Bacon
Kobi Simmons
Jaylen Brown
Isaiah Briscoe
Stephen Zimmerman
Carlton Bragg
Moustaphe Diagne
Prince Ali
Malik Beasley
Damon Wilson
Mario Kegler
Steven Enoch
Derrick Jones
Rawle Alkins
Omari Spellman

 

[tcf15]

Took a look at some of the rosters at the Peach Jam and UAA Finals.

2015 players that will be at the Peach Jam:

Isaiah Briscoe (Playaz Basketball Club)
Allonzo Trier (Athletes First)
Cheick Diallo (Team SCAN)
Malik Newman (Jackson Tigers)
Prince Ali (Southern Stampede)​

2015 players at UAA Finals:

Chance Comanche (Earl Watson Elite)
Derrick Jones (WE R1)
Diamond Stone (Young Legends)
Malik Newman (Mo Williams Academy) *listed on their roster, but will probably be at the Peach Jam​

Too bad Stone & Newman won't be at the same event. Newman is still nursing an injured hand, so I wonder if KO will go to the UAA Finals first, especially with two major targets being there.

 

[tcf15]

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports...ll_s_Jones_knows_he_s_a_work_in_progress.html

When the buzzer sounded and spectators and coaches moved bleachers to watch different prospects, Kevin Ollie, head coach of the national champion Connecticut Huskies was the most notable.

He passed up handshakes with coaches from St. John's, sidestepped assistants from Valparaiso and scurried his way to his seat. The Derrick Jones show, on display at the Reebok Classic Breakout, was seconds from starting.

...

Jones is flattered that coaches are coming to watch him play. But he made it clear he wants to play as soon as he gets to college.

"I'll be lucky to play for any coach; I'm just ready to play," Jones said. "When I get to college, I hope I play right away, I don't want to have to sit out a year or anything. I just wanna play. I want to go to college and reach my dream."