Chris Clarke (Committed to Virginia Tech)

[tentoes4rings]

This kids going to be in high demand soon, we better lock him up fast

Considering Kansas, Kentucky and Florida are already after him, I would say he already is in "high demand". He and his father seem very impressed by KO and our style though, so I'm optimistic on this one.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I couldn't agree with you more. What little I have seen on the Clarke mixtapes is that he brings to the table the same type of toughness and fight which has become a hallmark of UConn basketball. Whether it's Jeff Adrien, Jerome Dyson, Johnnie Selvie or even a less stat-stuffing but equally lunchpail Ed Nelson.. no one was ever going to outwork those guys. I could be wrong and only time will tell, but I love that Chris doesn't try to be fancy, or do anything which would really lend itself to a mixtape highlight. It's him beating opposition down floor and getting layups non-stop, which I would imagine must have been on display again in a 9-10 FG shooting night.

This

 

[Huskyforlife]

Considering Kansas, Kentucky and Florida are already after him, I would say he already is in "high demand". He and his father seem very impressed by KO and our style though, so I'm optimistic on this one.

Yea but the difference is he's not a priority though, or so we think.... But yea I also agree he definitely fits our style. We need a new "role player"

 

[aceboon]

Considering Kansas, Kentucky and Florida are already after him, I would say he already is in "high demand". He and his father seem very impressed by KO and our style though, so I'm optimistic on this one.

I think you're getting Jones and Clarke mixed up, Florida is the only one of those 3 involved with Clarke.

 

[aceboon]

Yea but the difference is he's not a priority though, or so we think.... But yea I also agree he definitely fits our style. We need a new "role player"

how is he not a priority? they watched him quite a bit at the last two AAU events he was involved in. there was an interview he gave about a week or so ago where he said UConn was one of the main schools he's now talking to.

 

[intlzncster]

I would just like one of those two to commit already. Along with Enoch.

And Stone.

 

[Huskyforlife]

how is he not a priority? they watched him quite a bit at the last two AAU events he was involved in. there was an interview he gave about a week or so ago where he said UConn was one of the main schools he's now talking to.

Just making sure were on the same page, I do believe he is a priority for us. But I'm not sure if he's near the top of other schools lists YET. However I could easily be wrong

 

[tcf15]

Corey Evans‏@coreyevans_10
2015 Cape Henry wing Chris Clarke will likely narrow his college list tomorrow

 

[3uconn]

Here's his narrowed list:

Iowa State, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Creighton, Minnesota, UConn, and Florida per Corey Evans.

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014/08/21/chris-clarke-narrows-his-list/

 

[phillionaire]

Here's his narrowed list:

Iowa State, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Creighton, Minnesota, UConn, and Florida per Corey Evans.

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014/08/21/chris-clarke-narrows-his-list/

gotta like our chances

 

[3uconn]

Officially visiting September 5th-7th. Same weekend as Djery Baptiste.

 

[superjohn]

Officially visiting September 5th-7th. Same weekend as Djery Baptiste.

Have to think some decisions are going to be made in the next couple of weeks with Enoch, Clarke, Jones and Baptiste.......what's your feeling?

 

[tcf15]

 

[Huskyforlife]

Officially visiting September 5th-7th. Same weekend as Djery Baptiste.

Could he commit on the visit.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Slightly slow release, but damn he's almost got Derrick Jones-level ups, I mean 0:23

 

[UconnU]

Im so conflicted... if he was 2 inches taller hes a must sign. He's a 6'4ish small forward with no jump shot and questionable handle but has a relentless motor and crazy ups. Also hes certainty a 4 year player. Probably a good college player as an upper classman not an nba player unless he develops a consistent jump shot and can handle the ball in the half court.

 

[CallMeBruce]

He kind of reminds me of Denham Brown. Similar body type, seems like sort of a "little bit of everything" type of guy.

 

[intlzncster]

He kind of reminds me of Denham Brown. Similar body type, seems like sort of a "little bit of everything" type of guy.

Is more athletic than Denham though.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Is more athletic than Denham though.

He may be, but I try to temper my expectations from anything I see in a mixtape.

 

[superjohn]

He's more explosive than Denham but Denham was a better shooter.

 

[Fishy]

He plays like Jeff Adrien in Denham Brown's body.

 

[superjohn]

He plays like Jeff Adrien in Denham Brown's body.

Yes, with Selvie's smarts and court awareness.

 

[progrocks]

victor oladipo before he learned to shoot his third year?

 

[mauconnfan]

He plays like a "basketball player"…….one I would want on my team. Don't care about who he plays like or how big he is, he plays the game the way it's supposed to be played and you can't keep guys like that off the court!

 

[Chin Diesel]

He plays like a "basketball player"…….one I would want on my team. Don't care about who he plays like or how big he is, he plays the game the way it's supposed to be played and you can't keep guys like that off the court!

I know others have mentioned it too but he's that prototypical Cincy or Marquette kid that drives opposing fans crazy.

 

[intlzncster]

I know others have mentioned it too but he's that prototypical Cincy or Marquette kid that drives opposing fans crazy.

I love those kids.

 

[David 76]

I love Jones but this guy would be fun to watch!

 

[Dogbreath2U]

Either one would (will) be awesome.

 

[bmayuc]

Looks like a versatile defender and great athlete. realllllllly needs to work on his shot mechanics/footwork/release, because he's all over the place and that is a longgg/hitchy release.

But if he can rebound i'd take him as a glue-guy in a heartbeat.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Either one would (will) be awesome.

And whichever one UConn gets immediately becomes awesomer.