Josh Carlton (C) commits to UConn!

[KemBuckets21]

Surprised there isn't more tape of him. Seems like the only think from keeping him from vaulting him into the top 75-100, at the very least, is average athleticism.

 

[mauconnfan]

We definitely need to see more. But he also shouldn't be held as an example as KO's inability to develops bigs. Because that implies that Brimah ever had that potential and I don't think he did. And maybe NBA lotto pick was a bit of an exaggeration lol

Just a bit but if that prediction happens because he does improve dramatically you will be my hero! And it bodes well for the team

 

[aceboon]

Josh Carlton (6'11" C) 2017 verbal to UCon | HoyaTalk. A lot of good info on Carlton here. Sounds like he has a good offensive game and great hands, not much of a leaper. Georgetown fans sure sound like they wanted him badly.

"A much more skilled version of Dakari Johnson"...I find that hard to believe, but even saying that if Georgetown wanted him then that is a good sign to me. They've done very well with under the radar bigs during JT3's tenure.

 

[superjohn]

Obiagu's offer list is Connecticut, Kansas, Arizona, Maryland, Louisville, Florida, LSU, Purdue, Cal, Tennessee, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Missouri, K-State, Auburn, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Florida State, Mississippi State, TCU, Cincinnati, Memphis, and Butler.

Carlton's is Connecticut, Penn State, K-State, TAMU, St. Joe's, La Salle, ODU, and Kent State. How is that more impressive?

That's not an accurate list of Carlton's offers.

 

[Palatine]

Does anyone know his wingspan?

 

[8893]

What exactly is he good at?

Basketball, apparently.

 

[upstater]

 

[UConnStats]

He was averaging 8/5/3 with 17 layups missed a game because he couldn't catch the pass into the post clean.

17 missed layups and a 72% FG%. He must have meant 80 points rather than 8.

 

[TitleTown]

17 missed layups and a 72% FG%. He must have meant 80 points rather than 8.

Sarcasm obviously got lost.

 

[UConnStats]

Sarcasm obviously got lost.

My post had literally the same exact type of sarcasm, so you tell me if it's lost.

 

[RipCity]

Shocked that this turned into rankings worries. He'll be under the spotlight much more often as Harvey's offensive sidekick next year, and with his UConn commit I bet he'll make some top 100 lists like Diarra did. Who cares? I trust KO's evaluations more than Jerry Meyer's.

 

[andy34]

Haven't seen anyone else mention it yet - seems like Killings already had a big impact on Carlton's recruitment.

"I have the best relationship with Coach Killings. He's just told me what UConn has to offer me and the impact I could have there," the rising senior told UConn Report after receiving his offer.

 

[QDOG5]

Does anyone know his wingspan?

Check with Jay Bilas.

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

Check with Jay Bilas.

the bilastrator

 

[RipCity]

Does anyone know his wingspan?

5'9, the kids a T-Rex.

 

[Chief00]

Confirmed.

Good job by you this time in confirming.

 

[Chief00]

Is he 6-8 or 6-10; I have not seen him in person.

 

[Chief00]

Sounds like Johnnie Time 2.0!!!

Welcome aboard.

Not really - Johnnie not a DeMartha type.

 

[Chief00]

Says a lot about Vital that KO has already entrusted him with hosting recruits before playing a game

Unless they have some AAU or camp connection that is surprising - was working the last few days full out - so I appreciate all the guys who stepped up confirming news.

 

[Kitaman]

No need to sweat, college basketball is not about one and dones. Be fun to watch his development. I'm confident we got a good one.

Welcome Josh!

 

[Huskybass]

A big who rebounds well is always a welcome addition. I am very happy to have Carlton as a Husky. Welcome aboard Josh.

 

[superjohn]

Christian Vital is going to be our new ambassador for recruits, kid seems cool as hell.

 

[Thirty Three]

 

[Kitaman]

I know I shouldn't say this, but Josh could be the perfect insurance policy for Juwan.

This kid has the size, and with practice time against Enoch and our other good bigs will expedite his development. Brimah for many years primarily had Tyler then Nolan for practice competition.

Our stable is not empty that's for sure.

 

[Chief00]

Josh Carlton (6'11" C) 2017 verbal to UCon | HoyaTalk. A lot of good info on Carlton here. Sounds like he has a good offensive game and great hands, not much of a leaper. Georgetown fans sure sound like they wanted him badly.

He just grew 1-3 inches to 6-11; so it starts already