2024 Recruiting: Ahmad Nowell OV 6/8

[Mooch82]

Any Updates?

20 minutes

 

[huskiesNhoos]

Any Updates?

Committing after Peach Jam, which ends on the 9th. Doubt we hear much between now and then other than what the insiders have already shared

 

[Storrs South]

 

[Storrs South]

I believe Ahmad is on Team Final so should be able to watch on NBA TV

 

[Scrutineer]

Josh and company do a great job of covering Philly area high school hoops.

He sounds like a bigger Kemba. Driven and talented but not because it was easy or handed to him, just like Kemba.
Let us hope for his sake (and ours) he isn't swayed by the hype around Kentucky.

 

[aburks41]

He sounds like a bigger Kemba. Driven and talented but not because it was easy or handed to him, just like Kemba.
Let us hope for his sake (and ours) he isn't swayed by the hype around Kentucky.

What hype does Kentucky have right now? Their entire fanbase has turned against Squid

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I believe Ahmad is on Team Final so should be able to watch on NBA TV

You are correct, Nowell plays on a loaded Team Final squad that features four top-75 prospects in the '24 class:

Jalil Bethea - 18th
Robert Wright - 33rd - Baylor
Ahmad Nowell - 35th
Thomas Sorber - 63rd - Georgetown

Not sure if I can watch live, but I'll definitely record. Thanks for the heads up, @Storrs South!

 

[auror]

What hype does Kentucky have right now? Their entire fanbase has turned against Squid

Kentucky has the good NBA guard narrative right now. The list is really quite impressive these days (Booker, Maxey, Fox, Murray, Shai are 5 of the 10 or so most valuable guards in the league).

 

[HailUConn]

He is the one guy I want most for 24. He has the makeup of toughness, speed and court vision.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Finally caught up with yesterday's game. Loved what Oglesby had to say about Nowell:

Ahmad Nowell is a pit bull at the point guard spot. A guy that the teammates rally around.

Some of my observations:

• Right off the bat, a defensive rebound followed by the laser half-court pass to a cutting James Moore. A Jacksonian pass.
• Interesting to see him play in a two-PG starting lineup with 6'0 Baylor commit Rob Wright. A particular play I liked is when Nowell feigned penetration and then kicked out from ~18 feet at the top of the key to Wright for a made three. Hid his intentions really well.
• Another play later in the 1st, the offensive board kicked out to Nowell at the top of the key, where Nowell penetrated with pace and fired a bullet to
• In three games, Nowell has a 21:6 assist to turnover ration. Love it.
• I love his focus and determination on defense. Capable of fighting through screens, very strong frame for an undersized guard. Good instincts and I expect Hurley will love coaching up his defense.
• Even though he was 1-4 from 3, pull up jumper not bad form.

Overall, it was my first time watching a full game of Nowell and it's clear: sign me up.

On offense, his smarts/vision/poise/decision matking/athleticism is a great foundation to build on improving his jump shot while I'm a fan of his defensive instincts. Great motor...just an easy kid to root for.

 

[husky99]

Still hearing uconn is in the driver seat..

 

[MDHuskFan]

I REALLY want this kid.

Between the stocky build & defensive intensity, he reminds me of a smaller CFJ with true PG skills. (Prob a very lazy comp)

 

[superjohn]

I REALLY want this kid.

Between the stocky build & defensive intensity, he reminds me of a smaller CFJ with true PG skills. (Prob a very lazy comp)

Davion Mitchell.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Finally caught up with yesterday's game. Loved what Oglesby had to say about Nowell:

Ahmad Nowell is a pit bull at the point guard spot. A guy that the teammates rally around.

Some of my observations:

• Right off the bat, a defensive rebound followed by the laser half-court pass to a cutting James Moore. A Jacksonian pass.
• Interesting to see him play in a two-PG starting lineup with 6'0 Baylor commit Rob Wright. A particular play I liked is when Nowell feigned penetration and then kicked out from ~18 feet at the top of the key to Wright for a made three. Hid his intentions really well.
• Another play later in the 1st, the offensive board kicked out to Nowell at the top of the key, where Nowell penetrated with pace and fired a bullet to
• In three games, Nowell has a 21:6 assist to turnover ration. Love it.
• I love his focus and determination on defense. Capable of fighting through screens, very strong frame for an undersized guard. Good instincts and I expect Hurley will love coaching up his defense.
• Even though he was 1-4 from 3, pull up jumper not bad form.

Overall, it was my first time watching a full game of Nowell and it's clear: sign me up.

On offense, his smarts/vision/poise/decision matking/athleticism is a great foundation to build on improving his jump shot while I'm a fan of his defensive instincts. Great motor...just an easy kid to root for.

Loved the write up.

Want the kid at UConn.

Damn near barfed reading 21:6.

 

[Com'rGordon]

Love his game and want him here

 

[TheHorde]

Loved the write up.

Want the kid at UConn.

Damn near barfed reading 21:6.

3.5:1 ratio is insane. Yes please.

 

[HooperScooper]

Still hearing uconn is in the driver seat..

Don’t do this to us again.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

Loved the write up.

Want the kid at UConn.

Damn near barfed reading 21:6.

Hope you're not a woodworker...rough cut lumber thicknesses are fun

 

[Storrs South]

 

[Huskyforlife]

I’m watching Nowell right now and holy cow he does not miss a pass. He’s looking like CP3 out here.

 

[YoungFree]

#Closer

 

[tcf15]

Still hearing uconn is in the driver seat..

Don’t do this to us again.

Hopefully not this car…

 

[Huskyforlife]

Yeah this kid is a stud. Gonna be really disappointed if he ends up somewhere else. Next great UConn guard.

 

[NJHoops]

Not close to being over but they’re doing everything right. Hope it‘s enough.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Not close to being over but they’re doing everything right. Hope it‘s enough.

This sounds way more somber than your insinuation awhile ago he’s ours or Kentuckys.