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I see a jump shot, pretty good speed, and solid ball handling/passing in that video. He looks like he can play at this level and would be a nice addition. I'm just wondering if this is another Darius Smith situation. I hope not.

I see that Louisville and Cincinatti have offered, but Jerry Meyer quickly put in a UConn prediction (don't shoot the messenger), so maybe there is some fire here.
 
Looks like exactly what we need. Can he do it in D-1 bball? Looks good to me but there are much better eyes in this forum.
 
Does anyone have a scouting report on his game? We desperately need a floor general that can handle the rock
 
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Offers to UConn, N.C. State, SMU, Tennessee, Cincy, Louisville, Villanova, and a solid dozen or so more. Also drawing interest from Pitt and Ohio State. Seems to be a very legitimate D1 prospect, and I think he is ours.
 
According to F150:

Strengths:
3pt Shooting
Agility
Ball-Handling
Changing Pace
Fundamentally Sound
Making Correct Passes

Needs to improve:
Finishing Through Contact
Mid-Range Shooting
Off-The-Dribble Shooting
Size For Position
Vocal / Floor General

The strengths include a few things we could definitely use.
We're also not too shabby remedying a lack of height at the 1.

Jerry Meyer gave us a crystal ball pick on 2/8 which is the most recent prediction. Ollie has to lock this kid down when he visits.

For those wondering why he isn't top 100, he was but was injured and missed the summer which dropped him 60 spots (90 to 150). Article on that here: http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...arter-may-miss-the-summer-after-knee-surgery/
 
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Don't know if it was already posted, but this is an excerpt from a Hoop Hall write-up.

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If there was any question about whether or not Traci Carterwould make an appearance in the final Rivals150 for the class of 2015, he locked it up on Sunday. The six-footer at Burlington (N.J.) Life Center was marvelous on both ends of the floor in their win over Orangeville. A relentless on the ball defender, Carter hounds opponents all over the floor. On the offensive end, he likes to shoot pull-up jumpers and he will attack the rim with abandon. He's probably not ever going to be a high percentage shooter but he plays with an energy that teammates feed off of. He had 18 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals. Carter says he currently has interest from Louisville, Indiana, Boston College, Creighton, Temple, Indiana, LaSalle, Seton Hall and DePaul and that he felt like all but the Cardinals and Hoosiers have offered.
 
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Offers to UConn, N.C. State, SMU, Tennessee, Cincy, Louisville, Villanova, and a solid dozen or so more. Also drawing interest from Pitt and Ohio State. Seems to be a very legitimate D1 prospect, and I think he is ours.
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What makes you say that? Would certainly be great news if so...
 
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UConn is the latest to offer uncommitted 2015 PG @ , who plans to visit the school, he tells@
 
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I like his speed & confidence with the ball in his videos (yeah, I know videos), but he seems to be a take charge kinda guy, a playmaker. Match him with Jalen Adams & we have TWO confident ball handlers coming in, who can put pressure on the opponents defense. I also like that he can knock down shots from the perimeter.

Now if Tremont Waters reclassifies to 2016 & commits, we'll be VERY solid at PG for the next few years.
 
finally some good news.
if everyone comes back and you add adams and carter.
could be a surprisingly good team, if we catch a few breaks.
I don't expect much from enoch next year but brimah and facey may improve a lot.
 
His coach at Hoophall is Pervis Ellison who lead Louisville to the NCAA championship in the 1980's, (for our young boneyarders and others who have become senile), it is a team with a short bench so he plays a lot of minutes, Ellison's son is the team 'star' at 6'6 ish as I recall, and Carter is the other key player they depend on. I wasn't watching closely because I didn't know at the time we were looking at him, but he stood out among the point guards at Hoophall, along with the Huntington Prep Jr who hit 7 of 10 3's and was as young and slight as Tremont Waters. Also I recollect Ellison's comments that day that UConn made contact and is desperate for a point guard. Jalen Adams able to move off the ball would be the answer to our spot up shooter at >40% from 3. This would be a real positive even if it isn't for extended minutes. The ranking in the 150 range is fine, Carter is a good player, especially for our needs. David Crisp at #111 is the 3rd best guard I have seen, after Jalen Adams and Alonzo Trier, so rankings are in the eye of the beholder. Given our needs and the players available, this would be an excellent pick up, even if it turns out he needs some time to develop. Close the deal!! You never know, better promise at point guard might help with recruitment of Diamond Stone. Add Diamond Stone as well and the team looks strong, or add a reclassifying Bruce Brown, or the 6'9 outside shooting German that plays with Giffey, and at least the team is improved with Major D1 potential.
 
people are up in arms talking about how we desperately need a pg . our entire ROSTER NEEDS TO INCREASE THEIR PASSING ABILITY. one average pg recruit not changing that. if any recruit is must need its a shooter above 6'5 who is athletic. we have two developing pg's ( cassell and samuel) who will be really good very soon, can't just give up on 19-20 year olds and dead them.
 
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people are up in arms talking about how we desperately need a pg . our entire ROSTER NEEDS TO INCREASE THEIR PASSING ABILITY. one average pg recruit not changing that. if any recruit is must need its a shooter above 6'5 who is athletic. we have two developing pg's ( cassell and samuel) who will be really good very soon, can't just give up on 19-20 year olds and dead them.
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Cassell and Samuel will be really good very soon. Not sure what would make you say this but from your lips to God's ears.
 
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James said:
people are up in arms talking about how we desperately need a pg . our entire ROSTER NEEDS TO INCREASE THEIR PASSING ABILITY. one average pg recruit not changing that. if any recruit is must need its a shooter above 6'5 who is athletic. we have two developing pg's ( cassell and samuel) who will be really good very soon, can't just give up on 19-20 year olds and dead them.
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No way in hell is Cassell a PG. He's an undersized SG. Samuel will improve his distribution abilities with time, but Carter is a much better prospect than Samuel -- he's further along than Samuel was as a frosh, and he'll be able to add much more to the team than Samuel did. This is not a knock on Terrence, I'm one of his biggest fans. But a player like Carter is a great piece for the program to add, both in the short term and the long term.
 
But Carter probably won't come because we have he won't want to sit behind Samuel & Cassel!
 
For a team like UConn and considering where they're at - it's almost impossible to spin a top 150/**** PG as a bad pickup for them. I think with him, you're looking at a tournament team that has a chance to surprise a bit. Provided they can hold most of their pieces in place for another year - look out.
 
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