HUGE In-Home for Ollie Today

[3uconn]

After one with Govan this weekend and Stone yesterday look who it is today...

@EvanDaniels: Kevin Ollie had an in-home visit with five-star guard Malik Newman today, per a source.

 

[maineuconnfan]

wow, he is on fire, at least with the in-home visits

 

[OkaForPrez]

Thats the #1 rated 2015 recruit by 247 sports/espn/rivals for those not fully into the recruiting scene.

 

[Jluc]

Lets gooooooooo bring him on in KO

 

[Sibeerian]

That's huge all right. Probably the top shooting guard in the country. 6'3" 180 lbs, from Jackson Mississippi. Described as a scoring machine.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Thats the #1 rated 2015 recruit by 247 sports for those not fully into the recruiting scene.

I was about to google, but thanks for putting that kind of info in there.

The internet also says he's a 6'3 shooting guard.

Not that you ever turn down a top-5 guy, but he seems possibly redundant with Jackson and Ali. Maybe he's insurance in case Purvis leaves after next year (highly unlikely, IMO).

 

[3uconn]

Something for the thought train, Newman has been saying lately that him and Diamond Stone are planning on playing together in college.

 

[upstater]

I was about to google, but thanks for putting that kind of info in there.

The internet also says he's a 6'3 shooting guard.

Not that you ever turn down a top-5 guy, but he seems possibly redundant with Jackson and Ali. Maybe he's insurance in case Purvis leaves after next year (highly unlikely, IMO).

Ali is coming in as a 6-5 to 6-6 high-flying slasher. While he is an SG, he'd likely play the 3 in Ollie's 3 guard lineup. Will Jackson has been called more of a PG who will share time with Samuel. So, Ali is Hamilton's backup, Jackson and Samuel sharing the 1, Purvis at the 2 with Jaylen Adams (or a kid like Newman also there) with Cassell Jr. swinging between the 1 and the 2.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Something for the thought train, Newman has been saying lately that him and Diamond Stone are planning on playing together in college.

one and dones or no

 

[tzznandrew]

After one with Govan this weekend and Stone yesterday look who it is today...

@EvanDaniels: Kevin Ollie had an in-home visit with five-star guard Malik Newman today, per a source.

That's great. We aren't even listed by most sites as schools he's interested in.

KO got his foot in the door with Jabari Parker right near the end, so I don't get my hopes up for these types of things, but it is impressive.

 

[husky99]

one and dones or no

I would guess both are

 

[upstater]

Something for the thought train, Newman has been saying lately that him and Diamond Stone are planning on playing together in college.

Alright, I'm ready to move on to 2016 recruiting.

Malik Newman, Diamond Stone, Prince Ali and Will Jackson is a good enough class for me.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Right this way to the stairs gentlemen. Watch your toes.

 

[UconnU]

How many 6'3 combo guards do we need though?

 

[Husky15]

Something for the thought train, Newman has been saying lately that him and Diamond Stone are planning on playing together in college.

Don't we only have one scholarship left??

 

[3uconn]

one and dones or no

I would say yes.

How many 6'3 combo guards do we need though?

Malik has been trying to transition to a PG for a while now. I remember reading an article on him that said in his HS practices he was doing drills 1 on 3 for him to improve his handle and decision making as a PG. Regardless, you don't say no to someone of this talent.

Don't we only have one scholarship left??

Technically, yes. However, things can change quickly as in a transfer or someone leaving early for the NBA. Room can be made.

 

[Husky15]

Technically, yes. However, things can change quickly as in a transfer or someone leaving early for the NBA. Room can be made.

I'm not as confident as you are that we can make room, well yes someone could breakout and go pro next year that is far from likely, then there won't be room sense it's very unlikely anyone transfers. I think it's possible that we have more than 3 but very unlikely.

 

[Dove]

Is he only allowed 5 in-homes? If so...during what time period must they take place?

 

[superjohn]

I swear we are the only fanbase that worries about having too much talent. Ollie has an in home visit with the best player in the country and people are wondering why we are recruiting him and wondering whether we will have enough room for him.

 

[DogMania]

Is he only allowed 5 in-homes? If so...during what time period must they take place?

I don't recall any certain number of in home visits by recruits or coaches but I could be wrong. There is as limit of 5 official campus visits for each recruit.

 

[Husky15]

I swear we are the only fanbase that worries about having too much talent. Ollie has an in home visit with the best player in the country and people are wondering why we are recruiting him and wondering whether we will have enough room for him.

It's a nice problem to have, I'm happy we're recruiting them, I'm just worried that we won't have enough space for all the talent that wants to come here

 

[3uconn]

It's a nice problem to have, I'm happy we're recruiting them, I'm just worried that we won't have enough space for all the talent that wants to come here

Trust me on this one. UConn will make room for Malik Newman and Diamond Stone if they want to come here. You don't say, "Thanks, but no thanks guys. We can only take one of you."

 

[Chief00]

Ollie's in homes are impressive but need the assistants to keep the contact up. I think Ricky, from what I am told, connects well with the Deep South guys. So wouldn't be surprised if he is involved with Missisippi PG.

 

[imno1]

If Malik wants to transition to point guard what better place to learn.

 

[storrsroars]

Hopefully, any/all of these guys will have to settle for being be "two and dones" by the time 2015 rolls around with new NCAA age/years standards.