PG Alterique Gilbert (McDonald's All-American)

[Rico444]

Alterique Gilbert reminds me of a 20-year-old Alterique Gilbert, but maybe not quite as mature and a little thinner.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Watching the NBA finals right now and after seeing Anter's mix tape I don't think anyone on the Cavs or Warriors can check him.

Kid is sick.

 

[superjohn]

Altetique's game is like a cross between Dale Ellis and Detlef Schrempf.

 

[mauconnfan]

Altetique's game is like a cross between Dale Ellis and Detlef Schrempf.

Except because of his size it may need to be Snail Ellis and Detlef Shrimp.

Not in a bad way just in comparison

 

[Samoo]

THANK YOU!!! It's been killing me for days but I couldn't pinpoint who I was thinking of.

Its the way he smokes cigarettes. During Divac's days in the NBA he used to smoke in the locker room so much they called him Vlade the Inhaler.

 

[DogMania]

The bevy of ridiculous comparisons are getting tiresome.

Anyhow, he looks like an exciting player. I hope we land him.

 

[Huskyforlife]

The bevy of ridiculous comparisons are getting tiresome.

Anyhow, he looks like an exciting player. I hope we land him.

This is probably the "third" post of yours I've actually read lol

 

[pj]

This is probably the "third" post of yours I've actually read lol

This is probably the third post of yours I've read twice lol.

 

[Hoophound]

Its the way he smokes cigarettes. During Divac's days in the NBA he used to smoke in the locker room so much they called him Vlade the Inhaler.

I thought that was Dino Radja from the Celtics.

 

[johnhuskies95]

This is probably the "third" post of yours I've actually read lol

Why is third in quotes?

 

[Huskyforlife]

Why is third in quotes?

Cause I've read more than 3 of his posts but putting a bigger number isn't as funny

 

[4in16]

Gilbert is 42 in latest scout rankings, 8th ranked pg.
http://www.scout.com/college/basket...classYear=2016&minimumInterest="Low"&start=25

 

[tcf15]

Damn, Gilbert went from 43 to 23 in new ESPN rankings. He is now a 5* and rated as the 5th best PG: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2016/order/true

Keep an eye on Alterique Gilbert, who has great speed but also does a great job of changing pace and direction to keep a defense off balance when he goes to the rim. What separates him from his peers is his lack of turnovers. He defends his position, and he makes open shots.

 

[Yankees32123]

Gimme.

 

[husky99]

Damn, Gilbert went from 43 to 23 in new ESPN rankings. He is now a 5* and rated as the 5th best PG: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2016/order/true

Keep an eye on Alterique Gilbert, who has great speed but also does a great job of changing pace and direction to keep a defense off balance when he goes to the rim. What separates him from his peers is his lack of turnovers. He defends his position, and he makes open shots.

Sounds like kemba. Crazy speed but can stop on a dime or shifting direction

 

[KembaStepback]

Sounds like kemba. Crazy speed but can stop on a dime or shifting direction

Love it. This would be a tremendous get for us.

 

[Yankees32123]

I said it before, he is the most important piece of our 2016 class. We need a point guard/ball handler after Gibbs leaves and he would be perfect to compliment Jalen.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Damn, Gilbert went from 43 to 23 in new ESPN rankings. He is now a 5* and rated as the 5th best PG: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2016/order/true

Keep an eye on Alterique Gilbert, who has great speed but also does a great job of changing pace and direction to keep a defense off balance when he goes to the rim. What separates him from his peers is his lack of turnovers. He defends his position, and he makes open shots.

You still think we are in the lead for him?

 

[tcf15]

You still think we are in the lead for him?

Yes, I think so. For all the struggles that Kevin Ollie and his staff have had in recruiting, I don't think they've had any problems getting their #1 target. Daniel Hamilton was #1 in 2014 and Jalen Adams was #1 in 2015. I think they've prioritized Gilbert in 2016 and have made him the #1 target, and hopefully they get the same results.

Syracuse seems to think they have a shot, and they do need a PG, but I would be surprised if any top recruit committed there over the next couple of years. Not sure about the other schools, but we'll get a better idea if/when Gilbert starts planning other official visits.

 

[Brochacho]

I'm still considering Gilbert a UConn commit until the day he signs a NLOI for a different school. And I don't think the latter happens.

 

[husky99]

There are some top schools involved that where n a few months back. This could be a longer road then we hope. Still think we lead. (Hope I am wrong)

 

[Tenspro2002]

I hope Adams and Gilbert can become the next Bazz-and-Boat (and with better teammates).

 

[BUHusky]

I hope Adams and Gilbert can become the next Bazz-and-Boat (and with better teammates).

Bazz and Boat's teammates really sucked, huh. I mean the team only won a national championship. What failures for not going undefeated.

 

[upstater]

Bazz and Boat's teammates really sucked, huh. I mean the team only won a national championship. What failures for not going undefeated.

U mean Giffey? Daniels? Kromah? Those guys? Hrrrrghhhh!!!!

 

[Go_Huskies]

I hope Adams and Gilbert can become the next Bazz-and-Boat (and with better teammates).

Bazz and Boat's teammates really sucked, huh. I mean the team only won a national championship. What failures for not going undefeated.

Straw man argument. Saying that Team A is better than the Team B isn't saying that Team B sucks.

 

[Go_Huskies]

Bazz and Boat's teammates really sucked, huh. I mean the team only won a national championship. What failures for not going undefeated.

For instance if I say that 2004 championship team is better than the 2014 championship team I am not implying that 2014's team sucked or were failures. Both teams were great I just think 04's team was greater.

 

[DogMania]

Yes, I think so. For all the struggles that Kevin Ollie and his staff have had in recruiting, I don't think they've had any problems getting their #1 target. Daniel Hamilton was #1 in 2014 and Jalen Adams was #1 in 2015. I think they've prioritized Gilbert in 2016 and have made him the #1 target, and hopefully they get the same results.

Syracuse seems to think they have a shot, and they do need a PG, but I would be surprised if any top recruit committed there over the next couple of years. Not sure about the other schools, but we'll get a better idea if/when Gilbert starts planning other official visits.

What a Catch-22 here. On one hand, it's great to see that KO locked in on a recruit that was moderately ranked, really liked UConn, and has blown up of late. On the other hand, I would not be shocked if the other programs on his list up the interest if they haven't done so already, and some new top P5 programs jump on the bandwagon. Now if any of those new programs are ones that he really likes and would consider better than UConn, we could be in trouble.

He just looks and sounds like KO type of kid, so I'm going to remain optimistic that he's ours to lose. With that said, I've learned not to get attached to any one recruit. History tells us that the swings and misses are dramatically more likely than the home runs. I've said this before, but I'll keep this perspective and enjoy the pleasantly surprised scenario if and when it happens.

 

[4in16]

Any word if Gilbert plans to announce early or late?

 

[Stainmaster]

I'm still considering Gilbert a UConn commit until the day he signs a NLOI for a different school. And I don't think the latter happens.

I hope you're joking. He had a visit here and really liked it, but you're getting way ahead of yourself.

 

[husky99]

I'm still considering Gilbert a UConn commit until the day he signs a NLOI for a different school. And I don't think the latter happens.

I have family land in Florida for sale. Very close to Orlando and Miami. . Interesting? Cheap