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2025 Recruiting: Abdou Toure is MUST SEE TV! Best Guard in Connecticut Since Mustapha Heron!

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This was my first time seeing him. It was really hard to evaluate him. At the CIAC level, he clearly is in a league of his own athletically. Bigger, stronger, more explosive, etc. But does that translate to UConn and having an impact as a freshman? That was less Convincing. In many ways, it almost felt as if he wasn’t even trying. The first half was basically hanging around the perimeter, not forcing anything, but also not really being involved. The second half was better. After ND of Fairfield erased an 18 point lead, Toure definitely seemed more engaged and sort of took over. He was the best on the court but I wouldn’t say dominant. He seemed to play at one speed the entire game. He also allowed the game come to him and I don’t recall even a single turnover. To me, there is clear upside to the kid and I left the gym wanting to see more. I think it’s obvious he is better suited to go the prep route next season and play stronger competition. My hunch is he will be more engaged and forced to play harder. Last night was just ok to me. I expected to see more but he wasn’t really challenged. The next best player on the floor was a 5 10 sophomore from Fairfield. The kid was super quick and did frustrate Toure a bit in the second half. In all, I think of just three plays were Toure showed next level stuff. A really nice offensive rebound in the first half, a step back 3 and 1, and a really nice drive to the hoop. That was basically it. The place was packed and I did not see any staff.
 
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gtcam said:
Sly Williams, Tremont Waters, John Williamson, Bruse Campbell, Tharon Mayes, Tremont Waters - those come to mind from New Haven
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Anyone remember Bobby Moore? He is from New Haven and played at Hillhouse for a couple of years before prepping at MCI with Max Good and a stable of other D1 guys. Saw him play against T-More, I think in the Ajou Deng era, and Bobby Moore was one of the most explosive guys I've ever seen. Maybe 5-9, dunking on people, hitting 3's. Crazy talented.
 
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boog204 said:
Anyone remember Bobby Moore? He is from New Haven and played at Hillhouse for a couple of years before prepping at MCI with Max Good and a stable of other D1 guys. Saw him play against T-More, I think in the Ajou Deng era, and Bobby Moore was one of the most explosive guys I've ever seen. Maybe 5-9, dunking on people, hitting 3's. Crazy talented.
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Yes, my buddy knew him from some camp. We were at an all-star game of CT best high schoolers at the time. Edmund's senior year of high school, Will Solomon, Tip Vinson.

Bobby Moore was a junior and the best guy on the court but he hadn't dunked yet in the game. We all yell out to him on the sideline that he needs to dunk during the game. He laughs at us and then like 2 possessions later he wraps the ball around the defender bounces it off the backboard and dunks it. Most ridiculous thing I've seen a player do in a game.

It's a real shame he never got it together and played in college.
 
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nazzydawg said:
My buddy is assistant coach at NDWH. Toure was hurt and a GTD. That was him at 50%
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Yeah this article talks about it.

Two of Notre dame's starters, Toure and point guard Kadrian Reeves, came into the game injured. Reeves hurt his ankle at the tail end of the victory against Windsor last Thursday. Toure said he twisted his left ankle in practice two days ago to the point where "I couldn't even walk." He said he was "doing a lot of therapy" and taking some ice baths to what Shea said he was at about 50 percent for Monday's game.

"If you knew the back story, then you know that’s a legendary performance what he did out there on that foot," Shea said. "That’s not average, that’s exceptional. That’s one of the greatest performances I've ever seen by a high school player."


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Notre Dame-West Haven, St. Bernard win CIAC Division I semifinal games, sets up rematch at Mohegan​

 
HooperScooper said:
Yeah this article talks about it.

Two of Notre dame's starters, Toure and point guard Kadrian Reeves, came into the game injured. Reeves hurt his ankle at the tail end of the victory against Windsor last Thursday. Toure said he twisted his left ankle in practice two days ago to the point where "I couldn't even walk." He said he was "doing a lot of therapy" and taking some ice baths to what Shea said he was at about 50 percent for Monday's game.

"If you knew the back story, then you know that’s a legendary performance what he did out there on that foot," Shea said. "That’s not average, that’s exceptional. That’s one of the greatest performances I've ever seen by a high school player."


Alternate access:

Notre Dame-West Haven, St. Bernard win CIAC Division I semifinal games, sets up rematch at Mohegan​

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He wasn’t even limping slightly or favoring a foot; so not to discredit the reports but 50%? He seemed to be moving better than that . Also, it was no where near one of top high school performances.
 
I just hope he's 100% for the title game this weekend. I think they're going to handle St. Bernard.
 
boog204 said:
Anyone remember Bobby Moore? He is from New Haven and played at Hillhouse for a couple of years before prepping at MCI with Max Good and a stable of other D1 guys. Saw him play against T-More, I think in the Ajou Deng era, and Bobby Moore was one of the most explosive guys I've ever seen. Maybe 5-9, dunking on people, hitting 3's. Crazy talented.
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I played against him a bunch after he was already done with school and just doing men's leagues. He was nasty.
 
superjohn said:
Yes, my buddy knew him from some camp. We were at an all-star game of CT best high schoolers at the time. Edmund's senior year of high school, Will Solomon, Tip Vinson.

Bobby Moore was a junior and the best guy on the court but he hadn't dunked yet in the game. We all yell out to him on the sideline that he needs to dunk during the game. He laughs at us and then like 2 possessions later he wraps the ball around the defender bounces it off the backboard and dunks it. Most ridiculous thing I've seen a player do in a game.

It's a real shame he never got it together and played in college.
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I just remember seeing him play for MCI against T-More, I think in '97 or so? I can't remember who else was on MCI, but both teams were loaded. Moore was the quickest and most explosive player I had ever seen. I believe the "ridiculous" aspect. He was like a player I would've created in a video game. I think at one point, he was a top 10 player in his class.

The only high school player I remember seeing who was as explosive was Schea Cotton when he played at T-More. It was like watching a "Pro's vs. Joe's" thing. Next level athleticism. It's a shame the system screwed him over so much.
 
boog204 said:
I just remember seeing him play for MCI against T-More, I think in '97 or so? I can't remember who else was on MCI, but both teams were loaded. Moore was the quickest and most explosive player I had ever seen. I believe the "ridiculous" aspect. He was like a player I would've created in a video game. I think at one point, he was a top 10 player in his class.

The only high school player I remember seeing who was as explosive was Schea Cotton when he played at T-More. It was like watching a "Pro's vs. Joe's" thing. Next level athleticism. It's a shame the system screwed him over so much.
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That show "Pros vs Joes" needs a redux.
 
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HooperScooper said:
That's strange reasoning. Burrell played at Hamden High. Hamden High is not in New Haven but Wilbur Cross is. Doug Wiggins was from East Hartford. Does that count as a player from Hartford?
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Well if you knew some of the politics many New Haven kids miraculously come up with a “Hamden address” to attend Hamden High.
 
HooperScooper said:
Was he born in New Haven because that’s where the hospital is or did his parents live in New Haven when he was born? If it’s the latter then when did he move to Hamden?
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According to my Dad who he was good friends with, “Scott is a New Haven guy. Period”.
 
AntG168 said:
Well if you knew some of the politics many New Haven kids miraculously come up with a “Hamden address” to attend Hamden High.
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All the good high schools have that and it's annoying as hell. One of my former players "had an uncle" who lived in Windsor before he transferred. I had it on good authority (my own eyes) that the kid was commuting from 4 towns over.
 
Next game is 815pm on Saturday at Mohegan. I'll be there. Anyone else?
 
husky429 said:
Next game is 815pm on Saturday at Mohegan. I'll be there. Anyone else?
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Rumor i heard from this guy that works at the unionville gas station told me that his 3rd cousin that works at the PC co-op ,heard that the PC team throw the BE game today so the PC coaches could go see the Mohegan state game this weekend to watch toure. Has to be true
 
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He looks bored at times, and is clearly the best player on the court. If he has the right coach to push him, that kid could be really special.
 
djct1999 said:
This was my first time seeing him. It was really hard to evaluate him. At the CIAC level, he clearly is in a league of his own athletically. Bigger, stronger, more explosive, etc. But does that translate to UConn and having an impact as a freshman? That was less Convincing. In many ways, it almost felt as if he wasn’t even trying. The first half was basically hanging around the perimeter, not forcing anything, but also not really being involved. The second half was better. After ND of Fairfield erased an 18 point lead, Toure definitely seemed more engaged and sort of took over. He was the best on the court but I wouldn’t say dominant. He seemed to play at one speed the entire game. He also allowed the game come to him and I don’t recall even a single turnover. To me, there is clear upside to the kid and I left the gym wanting to see more. I think it’s obvious he is better suited to go the prep route next season and play stronger competition. My hunch is he will be more engaged and forced to play harder. Last night was just ok to me. I expected to see more but he wasn’t really challenged. The next best player on the floor was a 5 10 sophomore from Fairfield. The kid was super quick and did frustrate Toure a bit in the second half. In all, I think of just three plays were Toure showed next level stuff. A really nice offensive rebound in the first half, a step back 3 and 1, and a really nice drive to the hoop. That was basically it. The place was packed and I did not see any staff.
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Lot of people said that about Donovan too

How’d that work out???
 
husky99 said:
Rumor i heard from this guy that works at the unionville gas station told me that his 3rd cousin that works at the PC co-op ,heard that the PC team throw the BE game today so the PC coaches could go see the Mohegan state game this weekend to watch toure. Has to be true
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Unfortunately for PC, English won't be their coach in 2026, so it's all for naught.
 
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AntG168 said:
I forget the kids name that went to the Ivy League some years back. He was good too.
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Avery Brown. 3 year starter at Columbia thus far. Decent player, had real P5 interest coming out of high school.
 
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