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Emmitt Matthews Jr Commits to UConn



Love the interviews in the beginning and end. Seems to be a real team player.

I counted 18 points in the highlights from this game, not including anything left out, or FTs. He has a nice bouncy, quick mid-range shot, and better bounce getting a couple rebounds than I expected.
 
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That's from this past summer. Compare this video from a year ago



Clearly has improved drastically. Much faster shot, more fluid with the ball, jump stopping, etc. He's obviously worked tremendously hard to improve so rapidly. Kid wants it.
 
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walker11 said:
How tall is Calhoun? 6'4? I really should know this. Matthews was towering over him in their photo.
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Yes - around 6’4”.
 
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Looks like the grid is filled and we now need departures for next year. It is weird how folks sense the pressure when the spots start becoming limited. I'm sure Akinjo felt some pressure to clear the field for the guards and it looks like Matthews knows it was time to s or get off the pot. Here is the latest version I could find.

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Two west coast guys on board, love it. Matthews is an under the radar recruit, this kid can play. He's got a nice shooting touch and can create his own shots.

Carey come on down
 
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Watching the highlights, his release on the jumper is high and quick, which is good.
But what he does with his feet seems kind of random. sometimes one leg bent, sometimes not, Sometimes a leg kick, but not often, etc. That can be coached out, but might be one of those 'don't mess with it' situations if his shooting percentage is high enough.
He doesn't seem to relish contact, which might keep him from getting to the line as much as you'd like your 2/3 to get there.
In the interviews, he seems well spoken and has a self confident manner about him without displaying any cockiness. I like his mental makeup.
While he's definitely lanky, he's not rail thin. Has a basketball build.
There doesn't seem to be a whole lot to not like about him.
 
RichZ said:
Watching the highlights, his release on the jumper is high and quick, which is good.
But what he does with his feet seems kind of random. sometimes one leg bent, sometimes not, Sometimes a leg kick, but not often, etc. That can be coached out, but might be one of those 'don't mess with it' situations if his shooting percentage is high enough.
He doesn't seem to relish contact, which might keep him from getting to the line as much as you'd like your 2/3 to get there.
In the interviews, he seems well spoken and has a self confident manner about him without displaying any cockiness. I like his mental makeup.
While he's definitely lanky, he's not rail thin. Has a basketball build.
There doesn't seem to be a whole lot to not like about him.
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If he's shooting 36% on 4.1 attempts per game in UAA and still has weird footwork, gotta imagine he's got tons of potential as a shooter. We haven't had a consistent 40+ wing in a a.while.. Would be nice to have!

He looks a lot like Oubre did at this age body-wise. I'd guess he's something like 185--looks a lot like larrier. I think he could be a healthy 210 at the college level.

Edit: Looks like he had Georgetown, WVU, Wichita, Seton Hall, Washington State among his offers. Clearly the offers speak louder than the rankings. I'll take any kid that Wichita and WVU are after. They're bound to be tough as nails and heady players.
 
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