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2024 Recruiting: Ahmad Nowell OV 6/8

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kansashusky said:
Think it’s fair to say the full court press is on.

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Yeah, I'm no insider, but it's that time of the recruiting where I'm kicking my feet up, admiring the work of the staff and taking in stride what comes next...but I'm feeling warm and fuzzy in how we stand with Nowell.

Should he choose UConn, he's a lovely fit. I've said this before, Fland is a better NBA prospect, but in the NCAA, I'd much rather have Nowell.
 
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HooperScooper said:
UConn: “I love their defensive effort and within the last four to five years they had five draft picks. With me trying to get to the next level that really intrigues me.”

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Philly Live: Four-star CG Ahmad Nowell breaks down his final four schools

Ahmad Nowell talks recruitment
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“These schools can’t really do anything to separate themselves at this point. It’s really up to me at this point. I’ve been on all the visits and I just need to take everything under consideration and take my time with it.”

Dont tell the staff they have the opportunity to work harder, Ahmad….bad idea for your other top choices
 
HuskyFich said:
“These schools can’t really do anything to separate themselves at this point. It’s really up to me at this point. I’ve been on all the visits and I just need to take everything under consideration and take my time with it.”

Dont tell the staff they have the opportunity to work harder, Ahmad….bad idea for your other top choices
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Im confused. In the article he says he wants to visit UK before he commits, but then immediately says he’s been on all his visits already? Which is it
 
aburks41 said:
Im confused. In the article he says he wants to visit UK before he commits, but then immediately says he’s been on all his visits already? Which is it
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Seems like a good sign that he set a decision timeline before visiting uk but maybe that’s just wishful thinking
 
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Ahmad Nowell, Imhotep Charter
Each time I watched Nowell this weekend I came away mostly impressed from the energy he brought on both sides of the ball. Nowell has already developed a name for himself over the years and impressed with the way he moved defenders with his strength, made shots off the dribble, and finished strong around the rim.

Nowell is currently down to a final four which consists of Kentucky, Georgia Tech, UConn, and Tennessee. For Nowell, UConn head coach Dan Hurley and assistant Kimani Young made the trip to watch their priority recruit.

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Philly Live: Top standouts from the class of 2024

Which rising seniors stood out at the second session of Philly Live?
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He’s going to be wearing blue, let‘s just hope it‘s the right shade. Pay attention to who wants you and who thinks they can swoop in without putting in the work (and to be fair, they think that because it has worked so often before for them). I happened to drive past Imhotep yesterday. Meaningless? Yes, of course. But, I did try to throw out some good vibes :)
 
HooperScooper said:
Ahmad Nowell, Imhotep Charter
Each time I watched Nowell this weekend I came away mostly impressed from the energy he brought on both sides of the ball. Nowell has already developed a name for himself over the years and impressed with the way he moved defenders with his strength, made shots off the dribble, and finished strong around the rim.

Nowell is currently down to a final four which consists of Kentucky, Georgia Tech, UConn, and Tennessee. For Nowell, UConn head coach Dan Hurley and assistant Kimani Young made the trip to watch their priority recruit.

247sports.com

Philly Live: Top standouts from the class of 2024

Which rising seniors stood out at the second session of Philly Live?
247sports.com 247sports.com
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How do you think his ability to finish around the rim will translate to college? Some of our better PGs at his height have struggled driving into the lane and not finishing (Brown, Kemba his first two years, Gilbert, and Cole come to mind).
 
HuskyHoosier said:
How do you think his ability to finish around the rim will translate to college? Some of our better PGs at his height have struggled driving into the lane and not finishing (Brown, Kemba his first two years, Gilbert, and Cole come to mind).
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I think that's a good question for @husky429.
 
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NJHoops said:
He’s going to be wearing blue, let‘s just hope it‘s the right shade. Pay attention to who wants you and who thinks they can swoop in without putting in the work (and to be fair, they think that because it has worked so often before for them). I happened to drive past Imhotep yesterday. Meaningless? Yes, of course. But, I did try to throw out some good vibes :)
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So Tennessee and GA Tech are unlikely landing spots, that's good at least.
 
auror said:
So Tennessee and GA Tech are unlikely landing spots, that's good at least.
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What makes u think those two are out just wondering. I always worry about Tennessee, Barnes got us a lot at Texas, he seems shady as heck but parades around as a good dude.
 
rip7774 said:
What makes u think those two are out just wondering. I always worry about Tennessee, Barnes got us a lot at Texas, he seems shady as heck but parades around as a good dude.
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The comment from NJHoops about wearing blue.
 
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Realized I never posted this...

Vs. Camden
Ahmad Nowell

20 PTS
3 REB (offensive)
2 AST ( 2 Potential / 1 Foul)

3 TO
2 STL
0 BLK

3/9 2FG
4/6 3FG
2/2 FT

Overall: Short, stocky and strong guard. Great, great shooter from 3. Not very good at the rim. Handles are good, not great. Shot selection was poor in this game--way too many long 2s early in a possession. I think his passing is better than he displayed here--this was a very low scoring game. I would really like to see him nix about half of his dribbles and be more efficient with the ball in his hands. Excellent defender. Super active hands, very strong and can defend the post-up as well as can be expected from a short guard. Projects as an impact defender and shooter right away by my eye. Still think 30-50ish is a good ranking spot for him.
  • This is one of the biggest HS games of the year. Two of the best teams in the country… tons of D1 talent. Ahmad is #0 in white.
  • Coach put him as the primary defender on DJ Wagner (top-10 in the class)... speaks volumes about what the coach thinks of Nowell’s defense.
  • 1 of 2 primary PGs
  • Really, really aggressive defender. Quick hands. Good solid base to take a hit.
  • Dribbles too much at times.
  • I am really enamored with his defense in this game
  • He talks a little trash… I like it. This play comes after a bunch of talk with DJ Wagner coming back and forth, and Nowell puts it in.
  • Definitely more 5’10 than 6’. Probably a couple inches shorter than RJ Cole, but stockier.
  • Don’t love his shot selection. Lots of pull-up 2s and shots early in the clock. He’s letting the crowd and trash talk get to him.
  • Not sure his passing vision was on display today.
  • I would call him a good, not great ballhandler by PG standards
  • Don’t love the live ball TOs. Needs to be more careful when penetrating… too much iso, needs to attack off a reversal
  • Needs to play with better pace. Not always playing fast/slow at the right moments.
  • Looks much, much better when the game is played fast. Makes sense why he’s killing it in aau
Misses with right hand
ISO defense on Wagner
Another missed 2
Steal and the assist. Great help defense
Maybe forces a backcourt with a no call? Love the defense
Long pull-up 2 not in love with the shot selection here.
Tripped TO too much dribbling
Great post-up defense on the switch
Catch and shoot 3 ball
Miss at the rim
Iso 2
Rebound
Missed 3… too early in the clock.
Missed iso 2
Looked like a charge to me but got the blocking call
Missed long 2
Fouled at the rim (makes both)
Crazy sequence… TO, steal, and the 2 right after
3-ball
Missed long 2
TO
Missed 3
Iso defense
Board
Missed 2
Assist hit ahead
Board
3-ball late
Another 3-ball late
 
Vs. LuHi

(note: Y’all may not remember, but I did not on Ross in this game about a year ago. He looks, so good in this game. Great decision making, defense, and drilling his 3s. Mature game for such a raw prospect. I really think he may be ahead some other freshman that are higher ranked next season… he just has an effecient, low-usage winning kind of style…)

8 PTS
1 REB
2 AST (3 potential / foul)

2 TO
1 STL
0 BLK

1/3 2FG
2/6 3FG
0 FT
  • Another high level game vs. a top-25 team in the country.
  • Would like to see more transition buckets out of him… he doesn’t seem to try to work in transition at all.
  • Dribbles into traffic without a plan quite a bit… needs to push with his off hand more and not let defender get so close.
  • Many his shot selection stinks at times.
  • Doesn’t seem to ever box out… should do that more as a guard in certain situations.
  • Does a lot of standing and looking off-ball. Would like to see more cutting… he’s not involved much if he doesn’t have the ball in his hands.
  • Needs to develop his finishing bag to be effective… too short for his skill at the rim right now.
  • Coach seems to always put him on their best offensive player… this game he guarded Ross because he was so hot.
  • NEEDS to diversify his scoring package.
  • This doesn’t look like the Imhotep I remember… they’re running nothing on offense in either game except iso. It’s embarrassing.
Rebound
Blocked at the rim
Potential assist
Lost ball/jump ball… does this a lot dribbling into traffic
Drive and kick potential assist
Ugly pull-up 2
Offensive foul?
Missed 3
Missed 2
Nice assist from the FT line
3 ball
Follow by an airball from 3… bad shot selection
Better shot selection but missed 3 again
Live ball TO
Corner 3
Nice defense
Missed 3
Left hand 2
Way too much dribble… missed 2
Pretty assist
Steal with some hustle
 
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