abu andJaredTerrell will lease top 10 at 830 tonight

[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

 

[husky99]

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

Yes yes yes

 

[James]

I think that chukwu boat has sailed. I'm thinking Ollie sees the future at center in either Nolan,facey, or brimah. would really love chatman, seems a little underrated.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

I think that chukwu boat has sailed. I'm thinking Ollie sees the future at center in either Nolan,facey, or brimah. would really love chatman, seems a little underrated.

God, I hope he hasn't given up on Chukwu. Local kid with a monster ceiling.

 

[husky99]

God, I hope he hasn't given up on Chukwu. Local kid with a monster ceiling.

he is not local, going to prep school in ct does not make him local.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

he is not local, going to prep school in ct does not make him local.

Meh. Localish. I'd want him even if he had no CT ties.

 

[James]

calling him local is like calling dion waiters, dorell wright, and andray blatche local

 

[BearJWS]

calling him local is like calling dion waiters, dorell wright, and andray blatche local

He's only been residing with his guardian in CT for the past 3 years, so I'd consider that local. He hasn't lived anywhere else in the U.S. that I'm aware of.

 

[david]

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

Pretty close to the same as mine except that I'd like Chukwu or Okonoboh and I'd be very happy with Larrier as well on the wing

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Pretty close to the same as mine except that I'd like Chukwu or Okonoboh and I'd be very happy with Larrier as well on the wing

Although Goodluck is ranked higher, I think Chukwu will be the better player. Like them both and would happily take either of them.

 

[superjohn]

Chukwu is originally from Africa but has been in Connecticut for all of high school, I would say that's a bit different than the kids you named who have only spent a 1 year pg year at Connecticut boarding schools.