Chol Marial #3 in class of 2019 (plays in CT)

[AfgHusky15]

ESPN came out with its Top 25 Class of 2019 rankings, and he's #3.

7'2 sophomore with an 8ft wingspan, 36in vertical (I'm little skeptical on this one tbh). He has a longer wingspan than anyone in the NBA.

Where's LaMelo Ball? And everything else to know about ESPN 25 rankings

He plays for Cheshire Academy and CBC.



I said I wouldn't be following recruiting anymore after Diallo, but I'm over it. I just won't get my hopes up too high. We should be in this one until the end. Long way to go, but will be one of the best players in the class of 2019. He is getting better and better.

 

[BUConn10]

Does he have an instagram with more than 500 followers?

If so it's a long shot.

 

[Paesano]

He would be crazy to go anywhere but Kentucky. Right?

 

[BUConn10]

He would be crazy to go anywhere but Kentucky. Right?

Being originally from South Sudan, I'm of the opinion that Kentucky likely has less of a pull on him vs a similarly talented domestic player.

We need to sell the idea that African big men have a long history of coming to Connecticut and thriving, really only Georgetown that I see on his currently (probably not up to date) offers list can really say the same thing in that regard.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Being originally from South Sudan, I'm of the opinion that Kentucky likely has less of a pull on him vs a similarly talented domestic player.

We need to sell the idea that African big men have a long history of coming to Connecticut and thriving, really only Georgetown that I see on his currently (probably not up to date) offers list can really say the same thing in that regard.

I'm pretty sure Wenyen Gabriel is originally from Sudan.

 

[King Husky]

Being originally from South Sudan, I'm of the opinion that Kentucky likely has less of a pull on him vs a similarly talented domestic player.

We need to sell the idea that African big men have a long history of coming to Connecticut and thriving, really only Georgetown that I see on his currently (probably not up to date) offers list can really say the same thing in that regard.

South Sudan? Wow. Must be a tough kid.

Edit: Just to clarify, South Sudan is one of the most continuously war-torn countries in the world. And by "war-torn" I mean barbaric mass killings, genocide, etc.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

South Sudan? Wow. Must be a tough kid.

Edit: Just to clarify, South Sudan is one of the most continuously war-torn countries in the world. And by "war-torn" I mean barbaric mass killings, genocide, etc.

The Dengs, Ater Majok, the infamous John Riek, Thon Maker, there's been a bunch of kids coming out of South Sudan.

 

[King Husky]

The Dengs, Ater Majok, the infamous John Riek, Thon Maker, there's been a bunch of kids coming out of South Sudan.

Ah forgot about the Dengs being from there! I'd be interested to hear more about their basketball culture. Quite a pipeline they have there.

 

[BUConn10]

Ah forgot about the Dengs being from there! I'd be interested to hear more about their basketball culture. Quite a pipeline they have there.

Luol Deng has been heavily involved in bringing basketball to Sudan and England during his time off the court.

 

[UConnStats]

The idea that losing Diallo to Kentucky means we should shy away from recruiting a kid who plays in CT is ludicrous. KO will be on the dude.

 

[Paesano]

The idea that losing Diallo to Kentucky means we should shy away from recruiting a kid who plays in CT is ludicrous. KO will be on the dude.

Sure, he should TRY. But if he didn't get Diallo, why think he has a chance here? If Kentucky or Duke gets involved, KO has next to zero chance. If given the choice between visiting this kid or the next potential Ray Allen, visit the next Ray. Remember the story about Ray's recruitment...

 

[mauconnfan]

Sure, he should TRY. But if he didn't get Diallo, why think he has a chance here? If Kentucky or Duke gets involved, KO has next to zero chance. If given the choice between visiting this kid or the next potential Ray Allen, visit the next Ray. Remember the story about Ray's recruitment...

Always worth a try, some kid and his family will eventually look the other way.

 

[Paesano]

Always worth a try, some kid and his family will eventually look the other way.

That would be awesome.

 

[mauconnfan]

That would be awesome.

Yeah it would but it probably won't happen like you said!

 

[Chief00]

The Dengs, Ater Majok, the infamous John Riek, Thon Maker, there's been a bunch of kids coming out of South Sudan.

Tall dudes.

 

[elmcityboy]

Tall dudes.

not sure of the veracity here, but the dinka (largest population in south sudan) is pretty frequently cited as the tallest ethnic group on earth.

 

[FASTEDDY]

The idea that losing Diallo to Kentucky means we should shy away from recruiting a kid who plays in CT is ludicrous. KO will be on the dude.

Yes, I agree he will be on this dude. However, he hasn't shown he can reel them in once a UK, Duke, UNC type gets involved and makes them a priority.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Im not big on recruiting. Only time i get excited about a recruit is when hes officially enrolled. Great name though. Sounds like a character out of Star Wars.

 

[mauconnfan]

Yes, I agree he will be on this dude. However, he hasn't shown he can reel them in once a UK, Duke, UNC type gets involved and makes them a priority.

Good news is no one else does either.

 

[Bigflip12]

Sudan is on Trump's ban list!

 

[HooperScooper]

UConn and West Virginia have also offered Marial, and UConn coach Kevin Ollie has been into see him.

“With him being an underclassmen, he can’t be contacted by college coaches and he has not taken any visits yet,” Kehoe said.

7-Foot-2 Chol Marial is Thon Maker's Cousin, Could Follow Him to NBA | Zagsblog

 

[huskymedic]

 

[yukonyc212]

ESPN came out with its Top 25 Class of 2019 rankings, and he's #3.

7'2 sophomore with an 8ft wingspan, 36in vertical (I'm little skeptical on this one tbh). He has a longer wingspan than anyone in the NBA.

Where's LaMelo Ball? And everything else to know about ESPN 25 rankings

He plays for Cheshire Academy and CBC.



I said I wouldn't be following recruiting anymore after Diallo, but I'm over it. I just won't get my hopes up too high. We should be in this one until the end. Long way to go, but will be one of the best players in the class of 2019. He is getting better and better.

I know the associate dean of students very well over there at Cheshire Academy. I'm gonna give her a call to get the lowdown.

 

[KembaStepback]

He's in a walking boot. Seems about right after this yr...lol JK

 

[Huskyforlife]

Might be the best player in the class, would be a dream to land him.