2023 Recruiting: Stephon Castle

[husky429]

Another one... loss in the state elite-8

• I wish we had some full games. It's hard to get a read on his shooting ability.
• His team lost this one because they were undisciplined. Other team looked really cohesive comparatively.
• Video stopped at 3:28 left in the fourth so not sure the stats. Had 10 points 3 assists before then thuogh.

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Pull up mid-range

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Pump fake and drive. Nice left hand finish.

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Drive and kick assist

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Catch n shoot 3

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Hit ahead assist

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Another assist

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[husky429]

Anddd another one. I have nothing to do at work today, so this is what I'm doing lol

• I don't think he knows how to jump off of one foot on the break... kind of problematic. No reason you can't go off one foot if you have a steal and are getting ahead of the opponent.
• Definitely not his best game. Might have had some foul trouble? But just didn't look so involved.

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Foul assist. super accurate pass... impressive
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[kansashusky]

It would be either him or Gavin, correct?

 

[Hungryhusky99]

It would be either him or Gavin, correct?

I don't see why that would be the case. Especially if @husky429 is seeing Castle as a PG.

 

[BGesus4]

It would be either him or Gavin, correct?

Castle is a PG/SG combo and Gavin is a tall SF. So, pretty sure the staff wouldn’t view their recruitments as affecting each other.

 

[Jre2000]

It would be either him or Gavin, correct?

Castle will have a greater effect on Fears than Griffiths. But i still think there's room for all 3

 

[UConNick]

Boy I hope we get this kid, if only so 429 doesn’t end up with all these hours of research being spent on a guy that plays for Pearl

 

[husky429]

It would be either him or Gavin, correct?

I don't think so. Stephon is a 1/2. Griffiths is a 2/3.

In this class, I think we end up with a:

1/2 (Castle, Lemond, Fears)

2/3 (Griffiths, Edwards)

3/4 (Bowen, Buzelis)

Big (Miranda, Bradshaw)

 

[husky429]

• The long 2s make me want to vomit.
• Blow out win.
• He needs to learn to dribble harder and faster for the D1 level. A little loose right now, but it's better than the vast majority of 6'6 guys.
• I count 15 points and 2 assists in this one. 3 blocks as well (one I forgot to get the video of)

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Rebound, 2 dribble, hit ahead assist

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3 ball

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End to end 2. Mid-range J

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Hit ahead assist

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Block

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Another block

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Drive for 2

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Offensive board and 2

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Post feed assist

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Transition 2

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Broken play for 2

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This is an example of what I worry about his finishing... There's no creativity here, not a lot of bounce off of two feet. That isn't D1 ready.

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[BGesus4]

I don't think so. Stephon is a 1/2. Griffiths is a 2/3.

In this class, I think we end up with a:

1/2 (Castle, Lemond, Fears)

2/3 (Griffiths, Edwards)

3/4 (Bowen, Buzelis)

Big (Miranda, Bradshaw)

Would also wonder if, because of the nature of being able to play wings together, if they wouldn’t be interested in having both Edwards and Griffiths ( obviously would be a great problem to have).

Regardless, these guys are all pieces for a top notch squad. Gotta love who we seem to be in the mix for in 23.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Would also wonder if, because of the nature of being able to play wings together, if they wouldn’t be interested in having both Edwards and Griffiths ( obviously would be a great problem to have).

Regardless, these guys are all pieces for a top notch squad. Gotta love who we seem to be in the mix for in 23.

Picture a class of Castle, Edwards, Bowen, Miranda….

 

[Peacefrog]

Picture a class of Castle, Edwards, Bowen, Miranda….

Waiting for the poster with the South Park graphic to respond.

 

[husky429]

- I count 11 points and 2 assists here. Plus however many out of 4 FTs he made


Mid-range J for 2


Mid-range J for 2
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I like him attacking with aggression here. Haven't seen it much elsewhere. Misses but gets to the line... but a good shot. Not sure if he made the FTs or not
Newton (GA) vs Houston (TN). Is that Former NBA Hooper Mike Miller coaching Houston?

Another solid drawn foul here. He's a better player when aggressive at the rim.
Newton (GA) vs Houston (TN). Is that Former NBA Hooper Mike Miller coaching Houston?

Offensive board, and hit ahead assist
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Rebound and assist to the cutter
Newton (GA) vs Houston (TN). Is that Former NBA Hooper Mike Miller coaching Houston?

Pull up 3 to beat the halftime buzzer. Looks smooth. I like this way better than the mid-range shots.
Newton (GA) vs Houston (TN). Is that Former NBA Hooper Mike Miller coaching Houston?

For 2: Mid-range pull up.

For 2: Mid-range pull up again
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[CL82]

Is Stephon Castle the ATL's Next Great Big Guard?

Wow, there is a lot to like there, not the least of which is his ability to finish through contact.

 

[CL82]

He’s pointing straight at me. Has to be a good sign for UConn.

Follow his index finger straight up and it aligns with the Husky logo. A sign? You be the judge.

 

[CL82]

Hurley right now…

CL82 right now…

 

[UConnStats]

All the other visits have #notcommitted.

Under current social media law that constitutes a legally binding commitment

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I'm not an insider, but based on Twitter, etc, am I delusional think think that there's a heavy UConn lean w/ Castle? I see a perfect fit.

 

[seeya27]

I'm not an insider, but based on Twitter, etc, am I delusional think think that there's a heavy UConn lean w/ Castle? I see a perfect fit.

As a total outsider, it does feel that way. But, we all read the narratives the way we want to read them.

Family and all that it encompasses seem to really matter to the Castles. Kamani is extended family and NY is an extended family hub. Family is also core to the brand. The grandmother touch was powerful and perfect.

Deeply trusting the coach and his authenticity appears vital as well. Dan Hurley seemed to nail that according to Twitter & IG posts from the family.

Relationships (an extension of "family") appear to matter to the father (who played AAU with Kamani). Relationship to the coach appears to matter to the mom (according to her tweets) and Stephon -- as it should with any kid.

IF (if if, if) we were to convince him that UConn is the right place to make home, what a perfect way to extend the UConn, Dan Hurley, KY reach and brand to the Southeast. Get him to the Association and it becomes a monumental element to the UConn brand.

Except for the GA schools, all the other schools are a plane ride away, so no major disadvantage. If being close to home matters, Auburn and UConn are equals.

NIL opportunities should be equal, but I don't know. Our experiences with Paige should help dramatically?

We know what Grandma probably wants . Mom and Dad are at minimally very, very comfortable with the things that matter to them.

But the whims of a 17-year-old are so hard to fully understand, and there is so much we don't know on the inside. Still, I feel oddly good about this situation. (And for the record, my guts are more often wrong).

 

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[BGesus4]

Imagine the backcourt playmaking of junior/senior sool and frosh/soph castle together on the court

 

[seeya27]

I don't think so. Stephon is a 1/2. Griffiths is a 2/3.

In this class, I think we end up with a:

1/2 (Castle, Lemond, Fears)

2/3 (Griffiths, Edwards)

3/4 (Bowen, Buzelis)

Big (Miranda, Bradshaw)

429 -- Do Reid Ducharme and Castle overlap in skillsets?

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Me seeing a positive Zionn post

 

[husky429]

429 -- Do Reid Ducharme and Castle overlap in skillsets?

Nah he's more of a 2/3. More of a defense overlap

 

[brihman]

Great effort…it is appreciated

Anddd another one. I have nothing to do at work today, so this is what I'm doing lol

• I don't think he knows how to jump off of one foot on the break... kind of problematic. No reason you can't go off one foot if you have a steal and are getting ahead of the opponent.
• Definitely not his best game. Might have had some foul trouble? But just didn't look so involved.

Steal and a runout for 2
#21 Newton (7-5) vs #2 Grayson (13-3) |1.8.21| 7A Mens Georgia Basketball Highlights

Block
#21 Newton (7-5) vs #2 Grayson (13-3) |1.8.21| 7A Mens Georgia Basketball Highlights

Foul assist. super accurate pass... impressive
#21 Newton (7-5) vs #2 Grayson (13-3) |1.8.21| 7A Mens Georgia Basketball Highlights

 

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