Tre Mitchell OV - This weekend
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My fingers have been crossed for Akok - Kofi - and Precious. I never really had a thought about Akok - Mitchell - and Wahab. I understand Mitchell is a supposed ND lean and Wahab supposedly Pitt, but that mix would be great to me. A 3pt shooter shot blocker, a strong low post scorer, and a developing shot blocking center, is a very workable mix, especially as multiyear core players. Interesting potential for the next couple weeks, without taking Kofi & Precious off the board. Clearly, we have a chance at each.
As an aside, if Akok becomes a reality, I will be particularly impressed that our 'insiders' made such strong calls with Akok actually at PC on his official visit, with the opening of a new facility, and with 3 of his Mass Rivals teammates already on the team. Coupled with one or both of Wahab - Mitchell I would tip my hat to Hurley and our 'insiders'.
Instead of just hoping, this would be the class that got us back. I can live without 1 and dones, and the spring might open something for Precious anyway.
As an aside, if Akok becomes a reality, I will be particularly impressed that our 'insiders' made such strong calls with Akok actually at PC on his official visit, with the opening of a new facility, and with 3 of his Mass Rivals teammates already on the team. Coupled with one or both of Wahab - Mitchell I would tip my hat to Hurley and our 'insiders'.
Instead of just hoping, this would be the class that got us back. I can live without 1 and dones, and the spring might open something for Precious anyway.
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It's Mitchell *or* Wahab. It wouldn't, under any circumstances, be Mitchell *and* Wahab. And if we get Kofi it's neither of them.
You're right that they're very different players, though. And yeah, I'm surprised that Mitchell didn't come off the board this week given everybody thought he was a shoo-in for ND. But you know, I've heard it said that recruiting is fluid, grain of salt and all that...
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Look out, Mitchell coming in a week before Wahab with no Kofi visit in sight.
I don't know what Notre Dame's front court looks like currently, but Tre Mitchell must see that UConn will only have one big body next year and that is Josh Carlton. He'll get excellent minutes right away. Big and very strong, mobile, with a really nice all around skill set for a big man. Posts aggressively and powerfully with his hips/ legs/feet, can finish, shoots the midrange J, sneaky good passer with court awareness, space eater who rebounds, can put the ball on the floor, capable of shooting threes. Talented offensive player that would score a lot of points here and be a powerful force in the paint. Best offensive game of these three players, but we all know what Kofi can do, and Qudus Wahab looks real good also.
It would appear that we're going to get one of these three players; staff is making all the right moves.
I don't know what Notre Dame's front court looks like currently, but Tre Mitchell must see that UConn will only have one big body next year and that is Josh Carlton. He'll get excellent minutes right away. Big and very strong, mobile, with a really nice all around skill set for a big man. Posts aggressively and powerfully with his hips/ legs/feet, can finish, shoots the midrange J, sneaky good passer with court awareness, space eater who rebounds, can put the ball on the floor, capable of shooting threes. Talented offensive player that would score a lot of points here and be a powerful force in the paint. Best offensive game of these three players, but we all know what Kofi can do, and Qudus Wahab looks real good also.
It would appear that we're going to get one of these three players; staff is making all the right moves.
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Based on nothing but the eye test, this kid seems like the kind of guy who stays for four years, is solid as hell, and then goes and plays in Europe for ten years. There's something to be said about the undersized big who just knows how to play.
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Yeah but I also said Wahab would be 10/19 and he moved it up to 10/12, so I'm worthless.
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You're not nearly as bad as Scal*to.
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@Matrim55 When you say no way we take both Mitchell and Wahab, is that from their perspective, ours, or both?
I know Tom Moore indicated that we wanted a player at each position. Do we know factually whether Mitchell sees his college position as a 4PF or 5Center? If Mitchell wants to play center then it could be one or the other, or, if we are really confident in our chances with Precious we might want to keep a space open. But I could see Akok, Mitchell, and Diarra at the PF, and Wahab and Carlton as the 5's. That doesn't seem any more crowded than adding Akok, Achuiwa, and Wahab, where Achiuwa would definitely have time at both the 3 and 4.
I know Tom Moore indicated that we wanted a player at each position. Do we know factually whether Mitchell sees his college position as a 4PF or 5Center? If Mitchell wants to play center then it could be one or the other, or, if we are really confident in our chances with Precious we might want to keep a space open. But I could see Akok, Mitchell, and Diarra at the PF, and Wahab and Carlton as the 5's. That doesn't seem any more crowded than adding Akok, Achuiwa, and Wahab, where Achiuwa would definitely have time at both the 3 and 4.
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Mitchell could play the big power 4 spot like a Jeff Adrien, which is a very loose comparison, but his game is different than Josh Carlton"s primarily back to the basket skill set. Mitchell can play away from the basket. They could both be on the floor, we would be playing big, but not very fast. It's not likely but it is possible.
Mitchell could play the 5 too because he is also really good in the post, getting position, scoring and rebounding. He's a big dude, he plays with power and footwork.
Kofi and Wahab are more prototypical 5 centers, but have different body types and playing styles. These three are very different players even though they also surely have some skills in common.
Mitchell could play the 5 too because he is also really good in the post, getting position, scoring and rebounding. He's a big dude, he plays with power and footwork.
Kofi and Wahab are more prototypical 5 centers, but have different body types and playing styles. These three are very different players even though they also surely have some skills in common.
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“He’s unbelievably skilled, terrific in the post, big strong body,” said Woodstock head coach Tony Bergeron. “And he shoots the heck out of the 3, as well. He’s an outstanding passer, slightly undersized for a center in the pros, but not for college. He’s got the chance to be a pro.”
UConn men’s basketball team getting official visit from skilled big man Tre Mitchell this weekend, New Haven Register
UConn men’s basketball team getting official visit from skilled big man Tre Mitchell this weekend, New Haven Register
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A Carlton Mitchell frontcourt is really slow and earthbound.
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I hope Carlton plays well for this upcoming season first. Then who we recruit .... We recruit.
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I think one of KO's recruiting weaknesses was going all in with his #1 wants and subsequently settling for guys as afterthoughts. I like seeing Hurley put pressure on some of our big wants. A good coach doesn't need the best players in the world to build the best team in the world.
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