McD AA Rosters are out

[HungryHu5ky]

Landrew got snubbed smh hope he’s the type to take it personal

 

[RuffRuff]

But didn’t make the McD AA game?

 

[RuffRuff]

Don’t get me wrong, a big strong kid, but does he even fall into the top 6-7 of this years class? He looks somewhat slow. I’m sure he can run through people.

 

[HW611]

Don’t get me wrong, a big strong kid, but does he even fall into the top 6-7 of this years class? He looks somewhat slow. I’m sure he can run through people.

Highlights look weird playing against a bunch of public school kids but he was a monster in AAU.

Think he’d be in the AJ, DP, Boozer group. Maybe at the end, but in that group.

 

[RuffRuff]

Highlights look weird playing against a bunch of public school kids but he was a monster in AAU.

Think he’d be in the AJ, DP, Boozer group. Maybe at the end, but in that group.

Doesn't look overly explosive, just BIG. Like a TE playing hoops. Landrew also a FB player, but not nearly as bulky so he has a bit more agility. The feet on this kid are enormous, look like a size 17.

I'd put him behind a Wilson & a Flemming based on what I see. It's going to be an interesting fit in one year of college - he looks like a bulldozer, but more of a 3 than like a Boozer. Will be interesting to see how he fits within a team matrix with that style. His lower half is like a DL.

 

[John]

Thanks for the clarification. In the end, I will trust Hurley as a recruiter. I think Toure is all about the benjamins, at least that's how it appeared with his dad's comment about the Arkansas visit. Hurley won't get into a bidding war on these kids. He wants kids who want to play for him and not because he overpays to get them.

He's not UConn material.

 

[HW611]

Doesn't look overly explosive, just BIG. Like a TE playing hoops. Landrew also a FB player, but not nearly as bulky so he has a bit more agility. The feet on this kid are enormous, look like a size 17.

Think it’s an advantage to be 6’7, look like a TE, with guard skills while being able to 2 hand windmill with ease. I can’t wait to see him play next year.

Don’t think you need to necessarily be fast or agile to be a great scorer/player. Stokes would definitely fit that Cade Cunningham mold here when it comes to being able to use his size to get where he wants and score.

 

[RuffRuff]

They list him at 230 and Landrew at 235 on 247. One of those data points is not accurate. Cade C gas a munch different body type than this kid. Stokes has a thick base. Boozer came out of HS listed at 235.

We'll see. I mean, there was Zion. This kid definitely looks different. Rap on him is also he has an inconsistent motor, not considered HS player of the year, but best NBA prospect.

 

[superjohn]

Don’t get me wrong, a big strong kid, but does he even fall into the top 6-7 of this years class? He looks somewhat slow. I’m sure he can run through people.

He didn't look like that in EYBL. Here he looks like if he doesn't watch his burger intake he'll balloon up to 280.

 

[Uconn77Duke74]

Would love to see a Statistic showing how many Mcdonalds AA players each school has had Vs. total NCAA championships they have won won.
There are a lot of schools that consistently do nothing with a tremendous amount of exceptional talent.

 

[Lafayette]

Makes me even happier we get Landrew. I think his ceiling is very high and he is still learning. But the physical condition at WR that got him an Alabama scholly to play, that means he is not going to fumble much.

Probably will out athlete Stewart to be fair, as a D1 scholarship wideout for Alabama which means full-framed, not slot or possession receiver is considered elite.

 

[RuffRuff]

Would love to see a Statistic showing how many Mcdonalds AA players each school has had Vs. total NCAA championships they have won won.
There are a lot of schools that consistently do nothing with a tremendous amount of exceptional talent.

I tend to think if you go back to the 80s-90s, it would be quite high. These days with the OAD, really hard to guarantee that it works.

Florida had zero. UConn 24 had one. Uconn 23 had zero. I'd imagine that Kansas team before it had at least one, as they always did.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

There are a lot of schools that consistently do nothing with a tremendous amount of exceptional talent.

Cough

 

[HooperScooper]

I tend to think if you go back to the 80s-90s, it would be quite high. These days with the OAD, really hard to guarantee that it works.

Florida had zero. UConn 24 had one. Uconn 23 had zero. I'd imagine that Kansas team before it had at least one, as they always did.

Kansas had just one, David McCormack, and he was a senior and not a OAD. That Kansas team was very experienced. Notice a trend?

 

[HW611]

Kansas had just one, David McCormack, and he was a senior and not a OAD. That Kansas team was very experienced. Notice a trend?

No one can keep McD players to stay long enough these days so I wouldn’t be surprised to see more and more title teams without them moving forward.

 

[DogMania]

They list him at 230 and Landrew at 235 on 247. One of those data points is not accurate. Cade C gas a munch different body type than this kid. Stokes has a thick base. Boozer came out of HS listed at 235.

We'll see. I mean, there was Zion. This kid definitely looks different. Rap on him is also he has an inconsistent motor, not considered HS player of the year, but best NBA prospect.

I don't know a lot about Landrew, but based on the little that I've read and looking at his dimensions, doesn't he remind you a bit of Caron Butler?

Caron came in with a mature body and an extremely versatile three level game. He was one of the most fun players to watch. He could overpower players in the paint, knocked down the three ball and I think he had a pretty good mid-range game. He almost single-handedly willed his UConn team deep in the tournament. He just didn't have the supporting cast to get to the final four.

It will be interesting to see how Landrew fits into Hurley’s system. This year's team could use a physical 2/3 combo to do damage in and around the paint.

 

[RuffRuff]

I don't know a lot about Landrew, but based on the little that I've read and looking at his dimensions, doesn't he remind you a bit of Caron Butler?

Caron came in with a mature body and an extremely versatile three level game. He was one of the most fun players to watch. He could overpower players in the paint, knocked down the three ball and I think he had a pretty good mid-range game. He almost single-handedly willed his UConn team deep in the tournament. He just didn't have the supporting cast to get to the final four.

It will be interesting to see how Landrew fits into Hurley’s system. This year's team could use a physical 2/3 combo to do damage in and around the paint.

I'd say if looking for a Uconn comp, Caron is a good one. He's a strong kid, below the rim, but can use it to find space and has a nice touch and solid handle.

 

[DogMania]

I'd say if looking for a Uconn comp, Caron is a good one. He's a strong kid, below the rim, but can use it to find space and has a nice touch and solid handle.

How is he a below the rim player at 6-7 and a 2 sport athlete, a receiver that I thought I heard had some top programs interested in him.

Does anyone know if Ruff's assessment of him is accurate?

 

[uconngb]

How is he a below the rim player at 6-7 and a 2 sport athlete, a receiver that I thought I heard had some top programs interested in him.

Does anyone know if Ruff's assessment of him is accurate?

It’s not…..it’s just typical crap he throws out there to fit his narrative, as usual

 

[RuffRuff]

How is he a below the rim player at 6-7 and a 2 sport athlete, a receiver that I thought I heard had some top programs interested in him.

Does anyone know if Ruff's assessment of him is accurate?

Landrew is a big-bodied wing with developing guard skills. Measuring in at 6-foot-6 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan, he has a powerful frame from head-to-toe rooted in his years spent on the football field. He brings that same physicality and toughness to the hardwood, but now that he’s focusing exclusively on basketball, his game is starting to blossom at a rapid rate.

He’s an ascending shooter with very soft natural touch. He made just under 34% of his attempts from three in 3SSB play, but knocked down 46% of his open catch-and-shoot threes, giving him extreme gravity as a floor-spacer. He still twists into a lower release, which may be why he’s not yet as consistent on the move and especially off the dribble (1-15 on dribble jumpers in 3SSB play). There’s clear confidence though and if he becomes a truly knockdown type shot-maker, it unlocks a lot of higher upside outcomes.

He's already a great blend player with a high floor because he’s smart, multi-positional, physical, can grab and go, and offer some secondary creation. He also has a very good left hand, is a terrific offensive rebounder (2.4 per game), starting to flash some off-ball cutting, and an efficient rim finisher (65%), despite not being a dynamic vertical athlete. Defensively, he has good hands (1.3 steals), great strength and balance in his lower body, but lacks ideal foot speed, so more switchable up the line-up than down.

 

[uconngb]

Landrew is a big-bodied wing with developing guard skills. Measuring in at 6-foot-6 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan, he has a powerful frame from head-to-toe rooted in his years spent on the football field. He brings that same physicality and toughness to the hardwood, but now that he’s focusing exclusively on basketball, his game is starting to blossom at a rapid rate.

He’s an ascending shooter with very soft natural touch. He made just under 34% of his attempts from three in 3SSB play, but knocked down 46% of his open catch-and-shoot threes, giving him extreme gravity as a floor-spacer. He still twists into a lower release, which may be why he’s not yet as consistent on the move and especially off the dribble (1-15 on dribble jumpers in 3SSB play). There’s clear confidence though and if he becomes a truly knockdown type shot-maker, it unlocks a lot of higher upside outcomes.

He's already a great blend player with a high floor because he’s smart, multi-positional, physical, can grab and go, and offer some secondary creation. He also has a very good left hand, is a terrific offensive rebounder (2.4 per game), starting to flash some off-ball cutting, and an efficient rim finisher (65%), despite not being a dynamic vertical athlete. Defensively, he has good hands (1.3 steals), great strength and balance in his lower body, but lacks ideal foot speed, so more switchable up the line-up than down.

Solo is a dynamic vertical athlete but you don’t consider him an athlete. You constantly move the goal posts to fit your tired and irrelevant narratives.

Enough already. We dominated CBB for two straight years with below average athleticism. You refuse to see it. Whatever dude.

 

[superjohn]

How is he a below the rim player at 6-7 and a 2 sport athlete, a receiver that I thought I heard had some top programs interested in him.

Does anyone know if Ruff's assessment of him is accurate?

I think he just means he's not an explosive run and jump guy but no he's not earthbound.

Caron comparison is pretty good but don't expect him to be as good as him.

 

[HooperScooper]

I think he just means he's not an explosive run and jump guy but no he's not earthbound.

Caron comparison is pretty good but don't expect him to be as good as him.

That would be very unrealistic expectations. Caron was 20 years old when he got to UConn and was a stud right off the bat. He was also a top 10 recruit by the recruiting services that ranked post graduates.

 

[HW611]

How is he a below the rim player at 6-7 and a 2 sport athlete, a receiver that I thought I heard had some top programs interested in him.

Does anyone know if Ruff's assessment of him is accurate?

I don’t think being a football player = being a great basketball athlete like the inverse can be true.

At 6’6, you do not have to be a high level athlete to be a stand out receiver. Especially as a leaper.

 

[RuffRuff]

That would be very unrealistic expectations. Caron was 20 years old when he got to UConn and was a stud right off the bat. He was also a top 10 recruit by the recruiting services that ranked post graduates.

And was likely the second best player in that class alongside Zach Randolph.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

Colben definitely got snubbed. Hes a bad man. Kids going to be good. Im going back a long way but one guy i always think about at this time of year when the McDs get announced is Ray Allen. If you saw him play his freshmen season he was incredible. Easily averages 20ppg if he had started. He was great from day one. Unreal he was here for 3 years. Whatever happened to him anyway? Lol!

He was at UConn for three years partially because the portion of our fan base that wants to annoint - and takes great satisfaction in touting - the McNeeley's and Mullin's as "one-and-doners". It doesn't help the program nearly as much as an Allen playing for 3 years. Or a Donyell or RIP or Emeka or Ben Gordon. Now UConn has players leaving TOO EARLY (when another year or two would help them - and their game mature). That's you Hamilton, Bouknight, McNeeley and maybe Mullins. Mullins will be an outstanding pro, but needs to get stronger, play defense more effectively, become more consistent with his outside shot which has the potential to be all star quality.

 

[aceboon]

He was at UConn for three years partially because the portion of our fan base that wants to annoint - and takes great satisfaction in touting - the McNeeley's and Mullin's as "one-and-doners". It doesn't help the program nearly as much as an Allen playing for 3 years. Or a Donyell or RIP or Emeka or Ben Gordon. Now UConn has players leaving TOO EARLY (when another year or two would help them - and their game mature). That's you Hamilton, Bouknight, McNeeley and maybe Mullins. Mullins will be an outstanding pro, but needs to get stronger, play defense more effectively, become more consistent with his outside shot which has the potential to be all star quality.

He was at UConn for 3 years because it was a completely different era, an era that isn't coming back so the majority of us that are rational and understand the current college landscape don't spend our time crying and complaining about it.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

He was at UConn for 3 years because it was a completely different era, an era that isn't coming back so the majority of us that are rational and understand the current college landscape don't spend our time crying and complaining about it.

Find a way to change it back. All schools. This is collegiate athletics, time for colleges to reinstitute control of it's school operated "extra-curricular" activity.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Find a way to change it back. All schools. This is collegiate athletics, time for colleges to reinstitute control of it's school operated "extra-curricular" activity.

The toothpaste isnt going back in the tube. I like wearing MC Hammer pants but that was nearly 40 years ago and theyre not coming back. 🤣

 

[uconngb]

He was at UConn for three years partially because the portion of our fan base that wants to annoint - and takes great satisfaction in touting - the McNeeley's and Mullin's as "one-and-doners". It doesn't help the program nearly as much as an Allen playing for 3 years. Or a Donyell or RIP or Emeka or Ben Gordon. Now UConn has players leaving TOO EARLY (when another year or two would help them - and their game mature). That's you Hamilton, Bouknight, McNeeley and maybe Mullins. Mullins will be an outstanding pro, but needs to get stronger, play defense more effectively, become more consistent with his outside shot which has the potential to be all star quality.

You are definitely right, but it’s hard to fault the kids and their families. Try putting yourself in those shoes and think about what you would do.