Sid Wilson (UConn Wants Him to Reclassify to '17)

[CGarr]

Moved to the class of '18 when he transferred to Brewster. Looks like we want him to go back to '17. Would be a very nice late addition.

6'6"
175lbs
From the Bronx

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[Tenspro2002]

How does he compare to Polley? Different talent level or skill set?

 

[BUConn10]

He looks like a game changer, hope we stay on him.

 

[gtcam]

Man, this kid could pass as a DHam look a like - looks like a great athlete

 

[King Husky]

Seems like a good kid too, smart kid.

 

[Huskyforlife]

This could be the gem of the class, him and MAL could step right in as impact players from day 1

 

[6xChamps]

Is the consensus that he is under-ranked? I think he's in the 80's in 247's 2018 rankings

 

[Matrim55]

How does he compare to Polley? Different talent level or skill set?

Better athlete, worse shooter.

 

[UConnSwag11]

How does he compare to Polley? Different talent level or skill set?

No idea but he seems bigger size wise and passer and Polley might be a better shooter. I have no idea but that's my feeling

 

[Huskies4ever]

Man, this kid could pass as a DHam look a like - looks like a great athlete

I'm assuming you meant HamD?

If so, I agree. But more like HamD Light.

An explosive athlete in his own right, just a step below.

Is he really 6'6' 175? Sounds like Kerry Kittles.

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

Should we expect him to be in the class?

 

[Matrim55]

Is he really 6'6' 175? Sounds like Kerry Kittles.

6-6, 175 with a 7-foot wingspan. He's not a real ball-handler or shooter, though, so I'd think of him as a smaller Stanley rather than a Kittles type.

Should we expect him to be in the class?

I think we're the favorites if he reclasses.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Need another wing for next yr, not sure he fits the bill exactly but he looks very intriguing

 

[gtcam]

I'm assuming you meant HamD?

If so, I agree. But more like HamD Light.

An explosive athlete in his own right, just a step below.

Is he really 6'6' 175? Sounds like Kerry Kittles.

No I meant DHam
Facially and his hair - not his play

 

[UConn990411]

I know nothing about this guy, but I love all the sweeping conclusions people on here make from a 1-minute highlight video.

 

[scotty0330]

Better athlete, worse shooter.

This is dead on. Electric athlete...shooting leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[Matrim55]

I know nothing about this guy, but I love all the sweeping conclusions people on here make from a 1-minute highlight video.

I've seen him play 3x, and also if you reach out to recruiting journos, they will give you scouting reports.

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

6-6, 175 with a 7-foot wingspan. He's not a real ball-handler or shooter, though, so I'd think of him as a smaller Stanley rather than a Kittles type.


I think we're the favorites if he reclasses.

And if he doesn't reclass?

 

[CGarr]

Some scouting reports I found. Appears he might have a good jump shot.

From Future150:
Skills Review:

• Shooting: Good
• Dribbling: Average
• Passing: Good
• Rebounding: Excellent
• Intangibles: Good

Corey Evans/Hoopseen:
He has reworked his handles and become better in breaking his man down from off the bounce, hit on a number of tough mid-range jumpers, and was an elite producer whenever the game sped up. Wilson uses his quick twitch muscles, length, and athleticism to score at the basket and despite his somewhat skinny physique, the New Yorker has underrated toughness levels where he scored on a few conversions through contact off of his feet.

Fansided:
Wilson has some serious hops while also showing good speed in the open court. Oh, and he also has a solid jumper.


An evaluation from the cuse board:
Wilson was the tallest player on the court, but very skinny at around 6'7 175(tops). His stat line that I charted was 22pts, 7-13 fg, 3-6 3pt, 5-11 ft, 8blks, 2rbs, 2ast, 2stls, 1to. It was impressive considering that he had to sit out for the majority of the 2nd quarter because of foul trouble. Offensively he showed a nice quick release from deep and is capable of hitting perimeter shots with ease. Also had several nice drives to the hoop and must have had about three and-1 finishes.

 

[Stinger92860]

We must recruit some shooters. I don't understand why we are not going after the Rashard types.

 

[Matrim55]

And if he doesn't reclass?

I think we'll be in the mix, but you know things can change drastically over the course of a year. Plus given Wilson's physical characteristics it's not out of the question that he attracts interest from the UNCs & Kansases of the world, if not necessarily the Dukes & UKs.

Plus, if he stays in 2018 we're pretty hot on the trail of a few other, higher-rated SFs.

 

[UConnStats]

The one caveat to it all is that Wilson, if he wanted to, could make it work and reclass back into his original 2017 class. “Texas is the only program that has really said that they would take me for next year,” he said. “But I really want to make an impact and just be ready, that’s why I think staying in the 2018 class is best for me.”

Wilson to Corey Evans 11/21/16

Sidney Wilson becomes a player | HoopSeen

He will definitely need to be persuaded that he's ready for a reclass. I would love it though.

 

[BUConn10]

Relevant question: has he ever spoken to John Calipari on the phone or in an ominously lit back room behind a gym hosting an AAU game?

 

[champs99and04]

Can he play this year?

In all seriousness, I think the hankering for a shooter is overstated. It would be nice, for sure, but it's not the screaming need that it's being billed as - Vance was a top shooter in his class, and in recent games, he's been that guy. At the very least, I think you can pencil him in next year as a guy who commands a lot of attention and can be installed as a deadly pop option (unlike D-Ham, he has the build of a primary screener) w/ Gilbert and Adams.

On that topic, Adams has emerged as a fairly reliable three point shooter this season. He's not Shabazz, but you have to guard him, and you can envision a scenario in which he and Jackson work off the ball with Gilbert at the point, ala Kemba and Lamb in '11.

With an entire calendar year of reps in the gym, I bet Gilbert shows up to camp a much improved shooter. Vital is showing signs of warming up (maybe not showing on the stat sheet yet, but he's not bricking them like they were earlier), and if memory serves, he was a decent shooter in high school who, by his sophomore year, could vault into 40% territory. It takes guys a while to adjust to the pace of D-1 ball - the fact that he and Jackson have struggled shooting doesn't surprise me at all.

Then there is Larrier, who, by next season, will be three years removed from his 26% season at VCU. We also don't know who else might be added from the grad market.

Long story short, a slashing type who can platoon with somebody else at the wing alongside Adams & Gilbert wouldn't be the worst thing. Offense is not by concern regarding next season. Our biggest challenge will be replacing Brimah's defense.

 

[Fishy]

I have not heard anything about him reclassifying back into 2017, but there's a kid out of Albany named Hameir Wright who is taking a post-grad year at Brewster next season - he should be top 25 in 2018. He's top-60-ish in 2017.

UConn's has recruited him, so he's definitely a name to remember next year, but perhaps he's a longshot for 2017. (In either year, I think Syracuse and perhaps Nova will be tough to beat.)