Harper is pretty much a lock at Rutgers and with Sommerville yesterday,you are looking at the no. 1 or 2 2024 class.
UConn EYBL 2024 Recruits
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- Ended up with 31/2/1 on 9/15 shooting. 5/9 from deep. 8/9 from the line.
- Really frail looking, maybe 6'3. Long arms.
- Robust scoring package. Shot has been way off this weekend though. Looked good at the rim and shooting it today.
- Solid handles, especially in traffic.
- Transition scoring excellent.
- FT stroke looks excellent.
- 3 point stroke looked great today. First two games were ugly… coming back to his average here with fantastic scoring at the rim and from 3.
- Not seeing the same level of passing I expected. Not a natural passer. Looks like a pure scorer here, not as much of a facilitator.
- Doesn’t embrace contact at the rim at all–looks like Jalen Adams. Great touch and body control to make up for it. Getting stronger would help with this. Does seem to ge tfouled a lot here though
- Drilled a deep, stepback 3 late in the game. This kid can SHOOT.
- Can get a shot off any time he wants.
- Really fast. Quick hips. Bouncy.
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Where did you hear that? Someone in the media?
Hurley said the staff will be focused on recruiting the high school class of 2024, while moves for constructing next year’s team will largely have to wait as Jackson and Newton make their final decisions.
“It’s hard because if you’re trying to recruit a player right now, if you’re looking for some type of a piece, it’s hard to give them a vision of what they’re walking into,” Hurley said. “It’s hard to recruit with that type of uncertainty.”
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Saw him at the NEPSAC finals. Has work to do in gaining strength and defensively but the talent is through the roof. Will be a top 10 guy in that class.He's a stud.
*Earmark the name AJ Dybansta (Expressions 17u). The 6-foot-8 class of 2026 forward is playing up on the 17u level, and he is a factor. Trending as one of the top players nationally in his class. He had 22 points tonight.
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There was a thread on him a few weeks ago with an article from the Boston Globe. Found it.
2026 Recruiting: - AJ Dybantsa
If you're a recruiting junkie, keep this name in mind. I've talked to people around here involved in the AAU scene and they say he's the real deal. I was surprised to see this article from The Boston Globe. He's just a freshman so I didn't know he had national recognition already. Has a BC...www.the-boneyard.com
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Where did you hear that? Someone in the media?
Hurley said the staff will be focused on recruiting the high school class of 2024, while moves for constructing next year’s team will largely have to wait as Jackson and Newton make their final decisions.
“It’s hard because if you’re trying to recruit a player right now, if you’re looking for some type of a piece, it’s hard to give them a vision of what they’re walking into,” Hurley said. “It’s hard to recruit with that type of uncertainty.”
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I imagine mostly kids who entered the draft and the portal and pulled their name from the draft. Just talking about good options. Not sure how many kids that means this year though. If a lot of kids stick it could be a mad scramble at the beginning of June.
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He's a stud.
*Earmark the name AJ Dybansta (Expressions 17u). The 6-foot-8 class of 2026 forward is playing up on the 17u level, and he is a factor. Trending as one of the top players nationally in his class. He had 22 points tonight.
Nike EYBL Session 1 top performers: Day 1
April 22, 2023 - On3's Jamie Shaw was baseline for Session 1 of the 2023 Nike EYBL Circuit. Here were the day's top performers.
There was a thread on him a few weeks ago with an article from the Boston Globe. Found it.
2026 Recruiting: - AJ Dybantsa
If you're a recruiting junkie, keep this name in mind. I've talked to people around here involved in the AAU scene and they say he's the real deal. I was surprised to see this article from The Boston Globe. He's just a freshman so I didn't know he had national recognition already. Has a BC...
2. SF AJ Dybansta – Expressions
Only a class of 2026 player, AJ Dybansta, has made his mark on the 17u circuit during session one. The 6-foot-8 wing is the third leading scorer, 25.5, and leading rebounder, 8.0, playing up two age groups.Dybansta has a great frame, very fluid. He can get to his spots off the bounce and confidently rise up from multiple levels to knock down the shot. He will need to continue adding strength to his base and core to continue adding to his game, but even that is nit-picking. Dybansta started the day with 29 points, going 10-22 from the field.
Dybansta’s recruitment has not really begun; after all, he just finished his freshman year of high school.
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April 23, 2023 - On3s Jamie Shaw was courtside for Nike EYBL Session 1 to discuss and dive into top performers from day 2.
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Betsey and Cofie's stats for the weekend. 4 games. I'd keep in mind that AAU statkeepers kind of suck, and playing 4 games in a weekend lends itself to off games and inconsistency.
Betsey:
13.5 PPG
2.5 RPG
3.0 APG
0.8 TO
1.2 STL 2 1 1 1
0.3 BLK 0 0 1 0
43% FG (10.7 attempts per)
67% 2FG (3 attempts per)
35% 3FG (7.8 attempts per)
88% FT (2 attempts per)
I was surprised by his passing this weekend. We all knew he was a big, strong shooter, but I didn't realize he had some passing chops too. He's going to need an off-season of S&C and he's going to be a monster at this level. Look for him to keep developing his athleticism and ability to straight line drive a bit. The numbers might not scream "5* player here" but I can see it. He looks every bit of a 40% or better shooter, doesn't turn the ball over versus pressure, and plays within the offense. I doubt his AAU numbers are going to be outstanding--he looks like a system player to me and AAU is a whole lotta playground ball. He's open in the corner constantly for a high % shot and his teammates look him off for a double-euro spinning rodeo in the lane. 26 MPG.
Cofie
13.1 PPG
3.4 RPG
1.0 APG
1.8 TO
0.5 STL
0.8 BLK
54% FG (11 attempts per)
63% 2FG (7.5 attempts per)
36% 3FG (3.5 attempts per)
65% FT (5 attempts per)
He really does play a lot like Richie Springs. Stiff, upright athlete--I'm not quite sure how to explain it. They just move the same way. Probably 6'10, big broad shoulders. I can't say I came away particularly impressed with any part of his game, but he is definitely well-rounded and does a little of everything. Nice offensive rebounder with some decent touch around the rim. If that 3-point % stays up above 35% (I'm worried it won't because his FT form is pretty janky), then I am all on board with getting him as our Clingan replacement. Perimeter skillset is a work in progress, but it would be awesome to have a center who can push down to the 4 without ruining the offense. He was clearly very productive today, and his stats were only in 20 MPG.
Betsey:
13.5 PPG
2.5 RPG
3.0 APG
0.8 TO
1.2 STL 2 1 1 1
0.3 BLK 0 0 1 0
43% FG (10.7 attempts per)
67% 2FG (3 attempts per)
35% 3FG (7.8 attempts per)
88% FT (2 attempts per)
I was surprised by his passing this weekend. We all knew he was a big, strong shooter, but I didn't realize he had some passing chops too. He's going to need an off-season of S&C and he's going to be a monster at this level. Look for him to keep developing his athleticism and ability to straight line drive a bit. The numbers might not scream "5* player here" but I can see it. He looks every bit of a 40% or better shooter, doesn't turn the ball over versus pressure, and plays within the offense. I doubt his AAU numbers are going to be outstanding--he looks like a system player to me and AAU is a whole lotta playground ball. He's open in the corner constantly for a high % shot and his teammates look him off for a double-euro spinning rodeo in the lane. 26 MPG.
Cofie
13.1 PPG
3.4 RPG
1.0 APG
1.8 TO
0.5 STL
0.8 BLK
54% FG (11 attempts per)
63% 2FG (7.5 attempts per)
36% 3FG (3.5 attempts per)
65% FT (5 attempts per)
He really does play a lot like Richie Springs. Stiff, upright athlete--I'm not quite sure how to explain it. They just move the same way. Probably 6'10, big broad shoulders. I can't say I came away particularly impressed with any part of his game, but he is definitely well-rounded and does a little of everything. Nice offensive rebounder with some decent touch around the rim. If that 3-point % stays up above 35% (I'm worried it won't because his FT form is pretty janky), then I am all on board with getting him as our Clingan replacement. Perimeter skillset is a work in progress, but it would be awesome to have a center who can push down to the 4 without ruining the offense. He was clearly very productive today, and his stats were only in 20 MPG.
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36% on almost 4 attempts isn’t an insignificant sample. Is the form really that bad?
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Over 4 games it is. Remember when Jackson shot 36% over his freshman year on 60 attempts?
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He took 14 shots from deep. That's not a significant sample at all. Once he has 3 EYBL weekends under his belt is when we'll get a better sense of his ability.
His FTs look worse than his 3 to my eye. But that wouldn't really concern me if I didn't see 65% from the FT line. At the end of the day, an ugly shot can still go in at a high % for some guys. I just think that's an indication his shot is a work in progress right now. FTs (IMO) are a more important indicator of shooting ability than 3s in AAU because it's something the player can control. The fact that he's even taking them is a good sign though--he's working on the right skills to get to the league.
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I see the exact same thing with Betsey. Those entry passes are on point. It's also interesting how he was guarding the 7 foot center for a lot of the game yesterday, it looks like they're comfortable having him guard 1-5. Not a jump out of the gym athlete but his athleticism and all-around game are improving. Agree, AAU is not for players like him. He's a perfect fit for UConn and it sounds like he knows that. He'll be a 5 star, ESPN is the only one still kind of sleeping on him.
As for Cofie the Richie Springs comparisons and being the Clingan replacement seem at odds to me.
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He's an inch or two taller than Richie but doesn't have the skill to play PF full time. He's definitely a 4/5 tweener. Not the same kind of center as Clingan at all. He's smaller, more mobile, with more perimeter skillset. He could probably play PF a bit, but I don't see it as his natural position at all. IMO 4s in college just need to have a high skillset these days like Karaban, and I'm not sure Cofie fits that.
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A center taking 4 threes per game is different than a guard. That means he has some level of confidence in his shot. “Large sample” might not be the right term, but how many of our center recruits ever took 4 3s in a game, let alone make 36%?
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He may be being recruited as a PF the same way Richie and Johnson were. I think both would have worked best as centers, and I still think that will be Johnson's position if he gets minutes for us next year. I don't think that mold of PF really works for our team. We saw the benefit of a high skill level at the 4 this year all over college basketball.
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They know that but does he? Have Alex’s mom call his mom.
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Having seen him play a half dozen times now, he definitely doesn't know it the way he should. Maybe it's late riser syndrome. He's the best player on the court 99% of the time but acts like a 5th man.
Credit where it's due though, the kid plays the game the right way. Very few players are making the extra pass or hunting the higher % shot in AAU.
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Thanks for these write-ups, as always. The more I hear about Betsey, the more he sounds like a perfect fit for us. I hope he noticed the types of shots Hawkins, Karaban, Joey C, and Alleyne got in our offense last year.
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Dook bound unfortunately.
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These writeups are outstanding sir.
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His breakdown are good
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Ahmad Nowell looks to be priority 2 after Betsey. Would be a strong pickup, top 50 pg.
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Thanks everybody! Can't say I miss AAU--it's a hellscape--but I still love watching these young guys ball.
Nowell
15.5 PPG
4.3 RPG
5.0 APG
28 MPG
0.8 TO
1.0 STL
0.3 BLK
67% FG (9 attempts per)
79% 2FG (4.8 attempts per)
53% 3FG (4.3 attempts per)
63% FT (2 attempts per)
Small guard, probably a generous 6-foot at best. Build wide and strong though. Should help him on defense. Height is going to be the limiting factor for him in D1. Very quick. Obviously had a ridiculously weekend shooting the ball. I’ve seen a bunch of him, and every time I assume his janky shot won’t be accurate, but he seems to hit it. Shoots on the way down instead of up with a stiff release... but it seems to work. Finishing is just okay--nothing to write home about. Uses the floater instead of getting to the rim because of his height. Most impressed with his passing. A 5:1 assist-turnover ratio in AAU is absurd. Really, really like his passing. Smart with the ball, finds shooters in rhythm. Gets to the FT line and makes plays. Love it. Handles are serviceable, but nothing to write home about. Nice leadership on the floor from what I saw. Hurley was at every one of his games, so he’s clearly a priority. I expect rankings bump--the production this weekend speaks for itself. Energy on the court is awesome. All over the boards and defense when he's locked in. Very excited about this recruitment. IMO he and Betsey should be our priorities.
Nowell
15.5 PPG
4.3 RPG
5.0 APG
28 MPG
0.8 TO
1.0 STL
0.3 BLK
67% FG (9 attempts per)
79% 2FG (4.8 attempts per)
53% 3FG (4.3 attempts per)
63% FT (2 attempts per)
Small guard, probably a generous 6-foot at best. Build wide and strong though. Should help him on defense. Height is going to be the limiting factor for him in D1. Very quick. Obviously had a ridiculously weekend shooting the ball. I’ve seen a bunch of him, and every time I assume his janky shot won’t be accurate, but he seems to hit it. Shoots on the way down instead of up with a stiff release... but it seems to work. Finishing is just okay--nothing to write home about. Uses the floater instead of getting to the rim because of his height. Most impressed with his passing. A 5:1 assist-turnover ratio in AAU is absurd. Really, really like his passing. Smart with the ball, finds shooters in rhythm. Gets to the FT line and makes plays. Love it. Handles are serviceable, but nothing to write home about. Nice leadership on the floor from what I saw. Hurley was at every one of his games, so he’s clearly a priority. I expect rankings bump--the production this weekend speaks for itself. Energy on the court is awesome. All over the boards and defense when he's locked in. Very excited about this recruitment. IMO he and Betsey should be our priorities.
I haven't watched any of him yet, but description sounds like better passing and shooting Posh Alexander.
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You've got the right idea, though Alexander is way thicker. Not sure how Nowell is on defense comparatively because AAU is a crapshoot on defense. But the potential for being a + defender is definitely there.
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I concur. He is crushing it. 429 is keeping Husky Nation informed. Thanks, we appreciate it 429!
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