2023 Recruiting: Stephon Castle

mauconnfan · Nov 8, 2021

NYtoCT said:
Anyone know where to find the sweatshirt Kimani’s wearing? That thing is fire

Probably in his closet or one of his bureau drawers? :oops:

UConnKev · Nov 8, 2021

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

UConnKev said:

“My official visit went really well,” he said. “I like the coaching staff and I could tell my parents did too. It is close to my second home in New York where my family is so I really like that too.”

NY/NJ connections paying off again.

Gotta be a good thing that he decided to announce within the month right after our visit. My gut tells me it's the good guys or Auburn.

HuskyFich · Nov 8, 2021

Hurley right now…

UConnKev · Nov 8, 2021

Thirty Three · Nov 8, 2021

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

2021 Jason Edwards is LEGIT! Cooking up and waffles . 2023 Stephon Castle too tuff' for Newton.

Big Guard U: Stephon Castle game highlights during the 2021 RYZE Hoops Live Showcase.

Some more videos for those interested. Wish I had watched more of this kid during the summer, but I wasn't thinking he was a realistic prospect for us.

aburks41 · Nov 8, 2021

Take the $2M we're gonna pay the new football coach and give it to Kimani. This dude needs to be at UConn for the rest of his career, he is amazing

UConnKev · Nov 8, 2021

Matrim already made an appearance on this thread.

@Zionn give us something please

Mr. Wonderful · Nov 8, 2021

husky429 said:
2021 Jason Edwards is LEGIT! Cooking up and waffles . 2023 Stephon Castle too tuff' for Newton.

Big Guard U: Stephon Castle game highlights during the 2021 RYZE Hoops Live Showcase.

Some more videos for those interested. Wish I had watched more of this kid during the summer, but I wasn't thinking he was a realistic prospect for us.

How tall is he exactly? He has point guard handles and kills it in the pick and roll...

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

Mr. Wonderful said:
How tall is he exactly? He has point guard handles and kills it in the pick and roll...

Late growth spurt is part of the reason for his rise to around #25 in the updated rankings. Being listed 6'6 in the most updated places from what I can see.

auror · Nov 8, 2021

husky429 said:
Late growth spurt is part of the reason for his rise to around #25 in the updated rankings. Being listed 6'6 in the most updated places from what I can see.

Yeah he's 25th on Rivals, 27th in 247's own, and then not ranked in the ESPN top 60.

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

My thoughts on extremely limited footage...

6'6 combo guards are tough to come by. Great frame for bulking up too--wide shoulders.
A few nice pocket passes. Generally not a lot of passing... but that's just highlight videos.
Not sure his handle is "lead guard" material, but likely better than anything we have at the 2-spot right now.
Plenty of left-handed finishes in here. Always good to see. Tons of 5* prospects have nothing in the way of an off hand finish.
Shooting form is solid. He's not Hawkins, but he's not shooting like Andre either. I expect he'll be a pretty good shooter from the get-go. The form looks purer off a catch and shoot (Especially in the corner) than off the dribble. He needs to do some work cleaning up his pickups. Shot is a little slow too. Great place to start for improvement.
Good athleticism. Probably Gaffney level-ish. He's not earthbound, but not a high flyer like Andre or Hawkins or even Rese.
Embraces a bunch of contact
Plays lead guard for his hs team
Inbounds for his hs team... good sign Re: his passing ability
HS team plays a zone. Not a lot to see with defense... looks lazy, but that is basically true of 90% of our recruits in hs.
Not IMG level competition or anything... but not bad either. Decent.
He came up really clutch in that game I have the videos on below. Put up 17/4 (I think). Solid for a sophomore.

From the longer video.. a few plays I like

Euro finish

Nice hit ahead. (and notice how he plays fast... but doesn't run fast? Amazing how that works

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

Some more videos with Stephon making an appearance:

Jakai Newton is the next big thing ...we promise!! GA Stars 2023 EYBL vs ATL Xpress 2023 UAA.

Newton impressive during #SHReportJamboree. Do the Rams want ALL THE SMOKE this season?!

Newton taking care of business against rival Rockdale. They hoopin' out here during the pandemic!

Auburn Team Camp 2021 | Newton High School vs Enterprise

UconnU · Nov 8, 2021

husky429 said:
2021 Jason Edwards is LEGIT! Cooking up and waffles . 2023 Stephon Castle too tuff' for Newton.

Big Guard U: Stephon Castle game highlights during the 2021 RYZE Hoops Live Showcase.

Some more videos for those interested. Wish I had watched more of this kid during the summer, but I wasn't thinking he was a realistic prospect for us.

Really like his game, he makes winning plays. NBA type game, PnR specialist, High IQ, Always under control.

HooperScooper · Nov 8, 2021

Four-star guard Stephon Castle is down to six schools

Four-star guard Stephon Castle breaks down his top six schools list.

247sports.com

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

More thoughts...

Reminds me A LOT of Kadary Richmond. Tough and has some playground to his game... Not a superior athlete, but his size is a major asset. Improving as a shooter quickly.
I really wish he didn't spend so much time on mid-range post ups and mid-range shots. That's a weird stylistic choice by his HS coach. Just turn those same shots a couple more feet out and you have a wayyyy more effecient player.
I count 18 points 6 assists in this one.

CTFAN4LIFE · Nov 8, 2021

Seems to have a little Jalen Adams and James Bouknight in his game. Not a bad combo.

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

Scored or assisted on his teams first 10 points.
Big fan of his catch and shoot. Much less so his off the dribble shooting.
Team went on a run with him in to start. Sat him and 1 other starter, and the other team went on a run... ballooned the lead back to 18pts as soon as he came back in.
Sat a bunch of the second half when they had a lead.
I count 10 points and 2 assists.

3 ball
Newton taking care of business against rival Rockdale. They hoopin' out here during the pandemic!

Basic give and go for 2
Newton taking care of business against rival Rockdale. They hoopin' out here during the pandemic!

Another 3
Newton taking care of business against rival Rockdale. They hoopin' out here during the pandemic!

Hit ahead assist
Newton taking care of business against rival Rockdale. They hoopin' out here during the pandemic!

Rebound and putback for 2
Newton taking care of business against rival Rockdale. They hoopin' out here during the pandemic!

Assist
Newton taking care of business against rival Rockdale. They hoopin' out here during the pandemic!

seeya27 · Nov 8, 2021

From the 247 article:

The head coach that he has the tightest relationship with will likely be the biggest winner in his sweepstakes. As of now, it looks as if things are working in the favor for the two programs that received official visits from him this fall."

Those two OV were Auburn and UConn this past weekend.

HooperScooper · Nov 8, 2021

UConnKev said:

If anyone wants to read that article without the paywall locking it up here's a link.

“Really and truly, the biggest thing for Stephon was going there and being able to see the boys practice,” Quannette noted. “We went to other schools and haven’t had the ability to see the kids practice, so those were really, really big things for him. The campus was wonderful ... and just sitting down and speaking with Danny. He’s such an authentic coach. He’s really interested in Stephon’s recruitment and getting him to UConn. It was just a great experience all the way around.”

UConn recruit Stephon Castle got a surprise visit of his own during his trip to Storrs

husky429 · Nov 8, 2021

This was a glorified scrimmage and he didn't play much.

Catch n shoot 3
Auburn Team Camp 2021 | Newton High School vs Enterprise

Dump off assist
Auburn Team Camp 2021 | Newton High School vs Enterprise

For 2
Auburn Team Camp 2021 | Newton High School vs Enterprise

Transition finish for 2
Auburn Team Camp 2021 | Newton High School vs Enterprise

Hit ahead assist
Auburn Team Camp 2021 | Newton High School vs Enterprise

Assist
Auburn Team Camp 2021 | Newton High School vs Enterprise

Steal and 2
Auburn Team Camp 2021 | Newton High School vs Enterprise

seeya27 · Nov 8, 2021

HooperScooper said:
If anyone wants to read that article without the paywall locking it up here's a link.

“Really and truly, the biggest thing for Stephon was going there and being able to see the boys practice,” Quannette noted. “We went to other schools and haven’t had the ability to see the kids practice, so those were really, really big things for him. The campus was wonderful ... and just sitting down and speaking with Danny. He’s such an authentic coach. He’s really interested in Stephon’s recruitment and getting him to UConn. It was just a great experience all the way around.”

UConn recruit Stephon Castle got a surprise visit of his own during his trip to Storrs

Thank you Hooper!

Dove · Nov 8, 2021

The Castle has been stormed. It's taken.

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Part of the 2%, but 100% wood.

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