SF Brendan Bailey (Marquette Commit)

[dennismenace]

Although they were not teammates, Coach Ollie's and Thurl Bailey's NBA careers overlapped in 1999. Thurl is also a man of high character and I sure he at least knows of Coach Ollie.
I think this has to be an advantage.

Seems to be an ideal recruit for us. Talent, lineage, height, shooter and most importantly character.
Would appear to be a great match. Ollie the motivator, teacher and a man of character and a teachable young man preparing for a very bright future.

 

[RedDog]

Although they were not teammates, Coach Ollie's and Thurl Bailey's NBA careers overlapped in 1999. Thurl is also a man of high character and I sure he at least knows of Coach Ollie.
I think this has to be an advantage.

He also overlapped with Sam Cassell. There could be a pretty good father/son pickup game going.

 

[scotty0330]

It is hard to tell from clips but he seems to resemble something like a Niels. Not summer athletic but with some added strength could be a bigger presence inside but the kid seems to have the nice touch and if you can add a kid with that and his pedigree...would find a nice role on an Ollie team

 

[Gurleyman]

Not summer athletic but with some added strength could be a bigger presence inside

That's ok - since basketball is a winter sport.

Sorry, sorry - sometimes autocorrect throws you an easy set up line and you have to pounce.

 

[superjohn]

Kid is a top 75 player with upside and pedigree. He's been offered by Arizona and Gonzaga, he would be more than a solid get.

 

[djct1999]

Corey Evans‏@coreyevans_1019m19 minutes ago
Day 2, session 1 standouts at #NBPATop100 include Thon Maker, Mohamed Bamba, Brendan Bailey, Markelle Fultz, DJ Harvey, and JJ Caldwell

Corey Evans‏@coreyevans_102h2 hours ago
Brendan Bailey has continued to show off an established perimeter game. With size and length quite the matchup issue in the front court

 

[tcf15]

 

[Huskyforlife]

Kid is a top 75 player with upside and pedigree. He's been offered by Arizona and Gonzaga, he would be more than a solid get.

At the risk of derailing this thread. Why is gonzaga considerd a top offer?

 

[CardiacAndre7]

At the risk of derailing this thread. Why is gonzaga considerd a top offer?

Because they are a top 10 program

 

[superjohn]

At the risk of derailing this thread. Why is gonzaga considerd a top offer?

Because they are a great program that knows how to identify talent.

 

[Brochacho]

At the risk of derailing this thread. Why is gonzaga considerd a top offer?

If you get offered by a program that has made 17 straight NCAA tournaments, you're pretty good.

 

[JimHurley]

At the risk of derailing this thread. Why is gonzaga considerd a top offer?

Gonzaga is nothing compared to UConn. I don't consider them a top offer at all.

 

[jazyj]

Gonzaga is nothing compared to UConn. I don't consider them a top offer at all.

It doesn't matter what you think is a top offer though unless you're the one getting offered

 

[JimHurley]

It doesn't matter what you think is a top offer though unless you're the one getting offered

Whatever I just don't understand how a team that's never been to a F4 can be considered a top offer.

 

[Drumguy]

Whatever I just don't understand how a team that's never been to a F4 can be considered a top offer.

they are consistent top 25 program. Not every team can be a blue blood. Most men's fans would consider them a top offer, you have your opinion too. Let's get back to the thread subject.

 

[tcf15]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/2016-f...ptions-after-decommitting-from-arizona-state/

 

[aceboon]

nice to hear that KO has a connection with his father

 

[HuskyFich]

nice to hear that KO has a connection with his father

This is going to start happening a lot more frequently. The guys he's played with in the NBA are starting to have kids around the college age.

 

[dennismenace]

Quite an endorsement of KO by Thurl Baily.

 

[James]

if he can put the ball in the rim like his pops!




really want bailey, on my wish list with alterique gilbert.

 

[UChusky916]

Seems like we've got a good shot with him. Especially liked how he mentioned that KO would be important in bridging the distance home and, because of that, distance would not be a factor.

Any word from you insiders? @Zionn @3uconn @husky99

 

[husky99]

Tos reporter said he loved his visit but wants to take time and a few more visits

 

[3uconn]

Bailey is certainly a player I can't blame for taking time in his recruitment. He committed very early this first time through and in the end his future coach was fired and he de-committed. Want to make the right decision the second time through.

 

[3uconn]

With that being said, we are right at the top of his list.

 

[husky99]

With that being said, we are right at the top of his list.

I am hearing the same

 

[sammydabiz]

Because they are a great program that knows how to identify talent.

If you get offered by a program that has made 17 straight NCAA tournaments, you're pretty good.

Ya...17 straight appearances out of the WCC, that's like congratulating a well-bodied athlete for getting gold in an Special Olympics event.
Only 2 Elite 8's in their lifetime, never sniffing a Final Four, ya they're a great progam.....pause......

 

[husky99]

Ya...17 straight appearances out of the WCC, that's like congratulating a well-bodied athlete for getting gold in an Special Olympics event.
Only 2 Elite 8's in their lifetime, never sniffing a Final Four, ya they're a great progam.....pause.

There are some real odd ducks on this board

 

[sammydabiz]

There are some real odd ducks on this board

 

[husky99]

Mom is late with todays meds

 

[pj]

Ya...17 straight appearances out of the WCC, that's like congratulating a well-bodied athlete for getting gold in an Special Olympics event.
Only 2 Elite 8's in their lifetime, never sniffing a Final Four, ya they're a great progam.....pause.

We can't complain about AAC membership making it difficult to recruit, and fail to respect what Gonzaga has done out of an even worse conference. 17 straight NCAA appearances is amazing ... Jim Calhoun never got close to that. JC also didn't get past the elite eight until 1999.