abu andJaredTerrell will lease top 10 at 830 tonight

[3uconn]

The same camp Calhoun measured 6'6 at......

It's measured in shoes. UConn has him at 6'5". Could have had higher rising shoes on back then.

 

[Burnsbros23]

It's measured in shoes. UConn has him at 6'5". Could have had higher rising shoes on back then.

U mean like heels?

 

[superjohn]

Abdul-Malik Abu measure in at 6'8 232 lbs. with a 7'1 wingspan.

 

[BearJWS]

Measured in at 6'8" at Lebron Camp.

http://www.nikeeyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-LeBron-alphabetical1-High-School-Roster.pdf

Official measurements:
Abu 6'8", 232 lbs.
Devin Robinson 6'8", 169 lbs. Is he a Center too?

 

[Huskyforlife]

perkins,terrell,hamilton,abu,chukwu is a dream class. everyone should be ecstatic if we get anything near that. it would be a great sign of what ollie could do in the future

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[Burnsbros23]

just doesn't look 6'8 to me. I saw him in person at AAU event and he looked 6'6

 

[3uconn]

just doesn't look 6'8 to me. I saw him in person at AAU event and he looked 6'6

Whatever. I'm not trying to fight you about Abu's height. If it's that big of a deal the staff wouldn't have him as priority 1. Every official measurement I've seen of him is 6'8". Also, after the measurement of him at the Lebron camp came out his AAU coach tweeted something to the effect of, "Finally an end to the argument of Abu's height. HES 6'8". Official measurement at Lebron Camp."

 

[uconnbill]

just doesn't look 6'8 to me. I saw him in person at AAU event and he looked 6'6

The everybody on that list is shorter than listed. His size, reach, toughness and athleticism is what I like and why Coach Ollie is making him a priority.

I would be happy with Abu, Hamilton, Carrington, and either Robinson or Larrier.

 

[Matrim55]

perkins,terrell,hamilton,abu,chukwu is a dream class. everyone should be ecstatic if we get anything near that. it would be a great sign of what ollie could do in the future

I would be thrilled with it. Sub Joseph for Perkins and/or Okonoboh for Chukwu, and I'm equally happy.

I have to admit, it would be amazing to get four of the top five ranked New England kids and build a couple of years of success on that. Judging by who Ollie's recruiting, it seems he feels the same way.

 

[Burnsbros23]

I would be thrilled with Abu... I don't think hes a top 25 guy but hes a solid top 50 guy who most likely ends up being a four year guy.

 

[superjohn]

I would be thrilled with Abu... I don't think hes a top 25 guy but hes a solid top 50 guy who most likely ends up being a four year guy.

You also think he's 6'5 so we will all take your opinion with a grain of salt.

 

[uconnbill]

I have always thought standing next to a player gives you a good feel to how tall they are. I will say that Abu looks every bit of at least 6'7"

 

[Sportsman5]

I would be thrilled with Abu... I don't think hes a top 25 guy but hes a solid top 50 guy who most likely ends up being a four year guy.

exactly. most sites factor in NBA potential to the rankings. An undersized or close to being undersized power forward who does not have off the charts basketball skills will not be a 5 star ranking.

 

[Burnsbros23]

Just curious john u ever seen him in person or play a full game?

I saw him over a year ago so he might of grown I dk just saying what I saw.

 

[Matrim55]

I saw him over a year ago so he might of grown I dk just saying what I saw.

Well, a year ago he was listed at 6-foot-5/6, and kids do tend to grow. So it's quite possible you're both remembering correctly and are being unreasonably entrenched in your position.

 

[Burnsbros23]

very well could be true assumed he was done growing. 6'5 6'8 I would love to have him. Just like Robinson a lil more.

 

[superjohn]

Just curious john u ever seen him in person or play a full game?

I saw him over a year ago so he might of grown I dk just saying what I saw.

Nope but I've seen enough players up close and unless you measure them or are of a similar height to them and you stand right next to them I find it extremely hard to judge a players height. He was listed at a shorter height a year ago. From what I've heard about him and from video I've watched I would be pretty surprised if he was a 4 year player. He has off the charts athleticism and is developing a much better perimeter game to go along with his force around the rim.

 

[3uconn]

Just curious john u ever seen him in person or play a full game?

I saw him over a year ago so he might of grown I dk just saying what I saw.

Here's Abu's picture with Lebron from his camp this year. Unless Lebron went from 6'7-8" to 6'4" Abu is 6'8".

 

[Burnsbros23]

You might be right actually if Anthony Bennett can go number one no reason why he cant be a first round pick.

 

[Deleted member 3149]

perkins,terrell,hamilton,abu,chukwu is a dream class. everyone should be ecstatic if we get anything near that. it would be a great sign of what ollie could do in the future

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The fab 5. Only we have Calhoun, Facey, Boatright, Daniels, and Purvis too

 

[whaler11]

Recruiting + internet = hilarious.

 

[Jluc]

People are really arguing what the correct height of a recruit who has not committed yet is...?

 

[Jaybo]

who else got scared when you did not see uconn at first? thats how much i want abu

I said WTF at first!

 

[whaler11]

People are really arguing what the correct height of a recruit who has not committed yet is...?

I'm more impressed at waiting for lists being cut to 10.

Especially when the lists seem to be composed of random schools. Rhode Island... and Miami. Providence... and UCLA.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

If we are recruiting Robinson as a 3, I'd actually kind of prefer Chatman over him. He's more well rounded, but I'd be very happy with either.

Dream 2014 Recruiting Class:

Purvis +
PG: Perkins or McLaughlin (I prefer McLaughlin)
Wing: Hamilton, Chatman or Robinson
Post: Abu
Center: Chukwu