SF Troy Baxter (USF Commit)

[3uconn]

@RussHoops: UConn & Temple offer 2016 @TeamBreakdown SF Troy Baxter (@WitnessTroy) http://post original url/MO7qcINcgE per his father http://post original url/3zPORSJnsK

Looks like he's a low end four star or high end three star.

 

[RipCity]

Just to correct that tweet, Troy Baxter is a PF, not a SF anymore. He is pretty undersized at 6'7, but it seems like he doesn't handle the ball like a 3. Perhaps he is on the rise, but UF, Miami, and FSU haven't offered him yet.

Also worth noting is that he is from Florida. We've offered a ton of Florida kids lately. It may be a coincidence, as none of them appear to be on Boo Willingham's team outside of Zach Brown, but maybe were attempting to build a pipeline down there. Very interesting offer IMO.

Scouting report:
STRENGTHS
Athleticism
Defensive Rebounding
High Motor
Playing Above The Rim
Shot Blocking
NEEDS TO IMPROVE
3pt Shooting
Ball-Handling
Mid-Range Shooting
Offensive Rebounding
Upper Body Strength

 

[azescobar]

His skill set appears similar to Tyrique Jones's. Why not just put the full court press on Jones instead, who is in our backyard, and is originally from Bloomfield.

I'm not going to knock KO's recruiting strategy as much as others here do, but I am a bit concerned about the number of offers we have been giving the last few years, rather than really focusing on our top guys. Maybe Baxter is a better prospect than Ty Jones, I don't know..but even though it's a numbers game, I may prefer going really hard after 8 kids, than spreading ourselves thin over 15.

 

[Scot-e]

Or 50.

 

[tcf15]

 

[tcf15]

 

[mauconnfan]

Good for USF and Orlando A.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Did we actually offer this kid, or did he just say we did?

 

[Dynasty]

Did we actually offer this kid, or did he just say we did?

Yes.

 

[JimHurley]

Not a huge loss. He would have provided some depth but not much more than that. Now let's just hope we get Mario Kegler!!!

 

[David 76]

This seems to be a questionable offer.