C Zach Brown

[James]

Here another blurb/evaluation from global games via Nbadraft.net

Zach Brown – 2017

While Brown has the tools and potential, he still has a way to go as he is early in his development. Right now he is most effective as a shot blocker with two per game, including five against Pan Africa. He’s able to block and alter shots without leaving his feet. Brown is a very raw post player, even with his size advantage over most opponents, at times misses the rim with jump hooks and post moves. To be effective as a scorer, he needs a player to find him open as he can’t score for himself yet. He is very foul prone, fouling out against China in only six minutes of play as well as against the USA West in nine minutes, going scoreless in both games. He fouls off the ball quite a bit plays needs to understand positioning on the defensive end.

Brown did play very well in a game matched up with nick richards tho (double double ) , but struggled in others @ global games. Excited about his upside

 

[UCFan1513]

Not sure if this article has been posted yet, very interesting story behind Brown.
http://usatodayhss.com/2015/star-re...m-poverty-and-the-family-that-helped-save-him

 

[Paesano]

He dropped 7 slots in the ranking overnight. Was just looking at it yesterday, he was 18. Now 25.

He is 27 on scout but I don't know if he was higher before he committed. If the kid really did drop 7 spots and a star because he committed to us then we really should boycott ESPN. If Malloy wants to screw any company, it should be ESPN.

 

[ColoradoUCFan]

Not sure if this article has been posted yet, very interesting story behind Brown.
http://usatodayhss.com/2015/star-re...m-poverty-and-the-family-that-helped-save-him

Wow. Great story. He's been through so much, and came through so much adversity. I'll be rooting for him more than the average kid.

 

[UCFan1513]

Wow. Great story. He's been through so much, and came through so much adversity. I'll be rooting for him more than the average kid.

Absolutely. Seems to be very mature and attuned for his age, hope to see him succeed.

 

[3uconn]

If Diallo chooses UConn at least he won't have to worry about Brown doing this to him again.

That's not Brown.

 

[boog204]

Interesting chat on the tos . Bossi really like his potential and think his ranking is fair. But others think zac is more around 50 in the ranking

The videos I've seen remind me a lot of Brendan Haywood. He has a ridiculous physical profile and has worlds of potential. But he is extremely raw. Whether that means he's top 50 or top 10 is up to how importantly you value potential in the rating. I have not seen any junior year videos, but his sophomore year ones show a big kid with a nice touch around the basket. He does not sky for rebounds/blocks nor looks very fluid athletically (nor should he yet considering his age/size) and utilizes his size to create space to score. He's got a little lefty hook which is big at this point, but it's more of a pushshot than anything else but at his size/age it's great that he has a "move" already. A lot of the footage is him dominating guys who are much smaller so it's tough to really gauge everything.

As mentioned before, he does a GREAT job of keeping the ball high on boards and on offense and looks to have very good hands. He is a fantastic recruit. I think his ranking is going to be all over the 15-50 range depending on how you factor in his potential.

 

[husky99]

Well crap then we better send him back!

Love the sarcastic post. Just passing on what I heard. On this board he wI'll be crowned king James if we are not careful

 

[Danzz]

Love the sarcastic post. Just passing on what I heard. On this board he wI'll be crowned king James if we are not careful

We do tend to be somewhat bi-polar.

 

[huskyharry]

I'm very excited to hear about his commitment. Sounds like a great kid with a strong work ethic. He may be raw but much less raw than Hasheem, Amida and even Emma at the same stage.

 

[husky99]

We do tend to be somewhat bi-polar.

That is an understatement of the year

 

[UConnSwag11]

“I made the decision [Tuesday] night after I went to [UConn’s] game,” Brown said. “I’ve been up there a few times, and I love the campus. Everything was positive, and I love their academic program. I’m planning on studying business and accounting, so they have good opportunities for me in those areas.”

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/prep-miami-dade/article55753140.html#storylink=cpy

 

[UConnStats]

The morning after - Sorry, that wasn't Brown in that video. I found it on a Twitter page talking about Brown and jumped the gun.

 

[imno1]

The morning after - Sorry, that wasn't Brown in that video. I found it on a Twitter page talking about Brown and jumped the gun.
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Stick to the stats. Let tcf15 handle the video.

 

[Jerry1714]

That is drool-inducing. Literally not a single guy on the 1st or 2nd team you'd be afraid to have out there. It's been a long time since we had a roster like that.

Realistically, what are the chances of landing those two guards?

This can't be a bad sign right? Or maybe it is I dunno.

http://247sports.com/Player/Makai-Ashton-Langford-59389

 

[mauconnfan]

This can't be a bad sign right? Or maybe it is I dunno.

http:// /Player/Makai-Ashton-Langford-59389

Can't open Jerry?

 

[Jerry1714]

Can't open Jerry?

Yea I dunno, I cannot get it to link right, need one of the young tech savy guys to do it, but here is the screen shot

 

[Huskyforlife]

Now imagine if we were in a P5... We'd have Harry Giles begging to come here.

 

[Matrim55]

Yea I dunno, I cannot get it to link right, need one of the young tech savy guys to do it, but here is the screen shot

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The crystal ball is notoriously fickle, but by all accounts MAL has been a UConn fan for years and is tight with Ollie. He appears to have replaced Waters as our No. 1 PG prospect (though we're definitely still recruiting others).

It's also notable that MAL doesn't have the number of high-major offers you'd expect from a guy who's top 35 player. I'm going to go ahead and assume that's coaches from other programs reading the tea leaves and saying "He's UConn-bound, so I'm not going to waste my time."

My guess is he commits here in June, if not before.

 

[superjohn]

The crystal ball is notoriously fickle, but by all accounts MAL has been a UConn fan for years and is tight with Ollie. He appears to have replaced Waters as our No. 1 PG prospect (though we're definitely still recruiting others).

It's also notable that MAL doesn't have the number of high-major offers you'd expect from a guy who's top 35 player. I'm going to go ahead and assume that's coaches from other programs reading the tea leaves and saying "He's UConn-bound, so I'm not going to waste my time."

My guess is he commits here in June, if not before.

Agreed, I think he's a UConn lock.

 

[JSB60]

This is one of the best gets ever. Seems like a great kid, tremendous frame, and wants to be a post rather than a seven foot wing. This being a little raw is fine, how many 7 foot high school juniors aren't? Being a Jewish guy named after a decent band is icing on the cake.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

He is 27 on scout but I don't know if he was higher before he committed. If the kid really did drop 7 spots and a star because he committed to us then we really should boycott ESPN. If Malloy wants to screw any company, it should be ESPN.

He's been a 4 star on ESPN for quite a while. Go back to bed.

 

[CallMeBruce]

He's been a 4 star on ESPN for quite a while. Go back to bed.

Brown was a 5-star a week ago: http://web.archive.org/web/20160114...etball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2017

But I agree that he didn't drop because he was committing to UConn. He dropped for the same reason he'd been dropping since last year.

 

[tcf15]

He is 27 on scout but I don't know if he was higher before he committed. If the kid really did drop 7 spots and a star because he committed to us then we really should boycott ESPN. If Malloy wants to screw any company, it should be ESPN.

Ha - yeah, let's call the Governor to complain that a group of recruiting analysts residing in Bristol, CT decided to remove a star from an 18 year old's ranking.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Ha - yeah, let's call the Governor to complain that a group of recruiting analysts residing in Bristol, CT decided to remove a star from an 18 year old's ranking.

We should really have Jacobs investigating this ESPN recruiting ranking fraud