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

[djct1999]

Imho u r over stating the value of prep school for a five star player
he’s played against good competition internationally, and the AAU season
His work with a personal trainer refining his game is probably more important than what he does in his next high school season the coach recently stated that they will be playing in two or three high-level tournaments against national competition next year
I also think there’s something important to be playing in front of crowds where there’s a real pressure to win
That’s generally not present at the prep school level

We can agree to disagree.

 

[husky429]

Imho u r over stating the value of prep school for a five star player
he’s played against good competition internationally, and the AAU season
His work with a personal trainer refining his game is probably more important than what he does in his next high school season the coach recently stated that they will be playing in two or three high-level tournaments against national competition next year
I also think there’s something important to be playing in front of crowds where there’s a real pressure to win
That’s generally not present at the prep school level

Disagreeing on 2/3 points. Personal trainers don't do much to improve kid's games. The 65 dribble, spin, drag step BS they teach doesn't translate to games for years. What Abdou needs is playing time, an aggressive drive to each side, decent screen footwork, and a smooth 3-point shot. Everything else is gravy. The international competition was also pretty low-level.

His AAU season is going to be the make-or-break in terms of learning to play against high-major comp in HS.

 

[Zonepress]

Disagreeing on 2/3 points. Personal trainers don't do much to improve kid's games. The 65 dribble, spin, drag step BS they teach doesn't translate to games for years. What Abdou needs is playing time, an aggressive drive to each side, decent screen footwork, and a smooth 3-point shot. Everything else is gravy. The international competition was also pretty low-level.

His AAU season is going to be the make-or-break in terms of learning to play against high-major comp in HS.

Not sure if you’ve seen him play but the nitpicking about the negatives of his game I find very puzzling
Imho most highly recruited players would be better off, working with a trainer who works on skill development rather than playing a bunch of AAU games which are the furthest thing from college basketball
For what it’s worth, I think the international model of developing skills, and not playing endless amount of games is far superior to the American modell
Given the increasing percentage of international players in the NBA, I might be correct

 

[husky429]

Not sure if you’ve seen him play but the nitpicking about the negatives of his game I find very puzzling
Imho most highly recruited players would be better off, working with a trainer who works on skill development rather than playing a bunch of AAU games which are the furthest thing from college basketball
For what it’s worth, I think the international model of developing skills, and not playing endless amount of games is far superior to the American modell
Given the increasing percentage of international players in the NBA, I might be correct

AAU is a problem. Kids need way more practices that AAU affords. I'd be an idiot to argue that.

Do you know what's even further from a college basketball game than AAU? Not playing the game at all with a skills trainer.

 

[djct1999]

Not sure if you’ve seen him play but the nitpicking about the negatives of his game I find very puzzling
Imho most highly recruited players would be better off, working with a trainer who works on skill development rather than playing a bunch of AAU games which are the furthest thing from college basketball
For what it’s worth, I think the international model of developing skills, and not playing endless amount of games is far superior to the American modell
Given the increasing percentage of international players in the NBA, I might be correct

I did see him play which is why I stated I think it would benefit him to go the prep route. In the semifinal game, the one I saw, he was being guarded by a kid who was less than six feet tall. In order to be the best, you need to play against the best. The ciac ain’t it and he will be better long term playing vs tougher competition. No one is questioning his ability.

 

[UCTitleTown]

I did see him play which is why I stated I think it would benefit him to go the prep route. In the semifinal game, the one I saw, he was being guarded by a kid who was less than six feet tall. In order to be the best, you need to play against the best. The ciac ain’t it and he will be better long term playing vs tougher competition. No one is questioning his ability.

I'd rather he dominate lesser opposition until he's a Husky and not risk injury (kind of joking....but not really). There's something to be said about a kid potentially winning three state championships. That kind of experience as a winner will help us in the Big East Tournament and NCAA Tournament. I'll take a star on a winning team over a star on a losing team 10 times out of 10.

 

[superjohn]

We already went through this with Clingan. He was just dominating 6'1 centers, out of shape, too slow, won't be ready for UConn and Big East play.

 

[UCTitleTown]

We already went through this with Clingan. He was just dominating 6'1 centers, out of shape, too slow, won't be ready for UConn and Big East play.

With his head above the rim, he can posterize 7 footers as easily as 6 footers.