I noticed we have an offer to Thomas Hamilton Jr. (2013)  6'9" Center. 

Where do we stand with him ... I haven't seen him mentioned much on here.

So, when can we hear some good news?????

rabies71 wrote: Power Forward- 6'7" , 210 lbs. from Oak Hill
Seems a bit undersized for PF.

That is one of the reasons he is likely to reclassify from '13 to '14, He wants to improve his skill level and get stronger. Big Rich is about the same height

dunlow, do you know anything on Hamilton and if State is high on his list

rabies71 wrote: Power Forward- 6'7" , 210 lbs. from Oak Hill
Seems a bit undersized for PF.

Having seen him play, he's a great athlete though and is a very good rebounder, I was impressed actually. I wasn't expecting a whole lot but he looked pretty solid out there. Wasn't real aggressive trying to score the ball, but he would be a nice guy to stick around here for 3 or 4 years I'd say. 

But with that said, I would be shocked if he didn't reclassify to 2014, even though he has several good D1 offers. I know us, Villanova, Washington and Xavier have offered him, not sure who else.

Well he has PF height and SF weight, needs to bulk up.

GoatShoulders wrote: dunlow, do you know anything on Hamilton and if State is high on his list

Have not read or heard anything about Hamilton in months.

He is at IMG academy now, so his skill level should be improving. Kenny Kadji of Miami is one of IMG's ACC success stories

Coach Gottfried is out to watch Sidy Djitte tonight. Maybe he can get a verbal,  that would be some good news

Clayton HS wins tonight 65 to 38 over West Johnston
Gary Clark scored 26

dunlow66 wrote: Coach Gottfried is out to watch Sidy Djitte tonight. Maybe he can get a verbal,  that would be some good news

Djitte scored 32 points and had 18 boards in front of coach Gott tonight.

rabies71 wrote: Power Forward- 6'7" , 210 lbs. from Oak Hill
Seems a bit undersized for PF.

Lennard Freeman with 13 points and 14 boards in Oak Hill win last night.

dunlow66 wrote:

dunlow66 wrote: Coach Gottfried is out to watch Sidy Djitte tonight. Maybe he can get a verbal,  that would be some good news

Djitte scored 32 points and had 18 boards in front of coach Gott tonight.

Against who?

So with Noel blowing his knee out last night, how long before Calapari heats up the recruiting trail throwing the house and camper at Randal and others. Noel may be out for a year with a bad knee injury....hmmmm????

Could effect everything.

Bryanth1a wrote:

dunlow66 wrote:

dunlow66 wrote: Coach Gottfried is out to watch Sidy Djitte tonight. Maybe he can get a verbal,  that would be some good news

Djitte scored 32 points and had 18 boards in front of coach Gott tonight.

Against who?

First round conference tourny game, so I would think a bad team for sure.

EDIT: Crossroads Christian, very low level of competition for Djitte

dunlow66 wrote:

Bryanth1a wrote:

dunlow66 wrote:

dunlow66 wrote: Coach Gottfried is out to watch Sidy Djitte tonight. Maybe he can get a verbal,  that would be some good news

Djitte scored 32 points and had 18 boards in front of coach Gott tonight.

Against who?

First round conference tourny game, so I would think a bad team for sure.

EDIT: Crossroads Christian, very low level of competition for Djitte

What are his numbers against respectable competition?  All the numbers you post always seems to be against poor competition.  Just curious.  MOF, didn't he play against the Great Tyrek Coger?  Do you know their numbers against one another?

Djitte, for whatever reason did not play in that game.

The low level of competition is a result of Northwood Temple being in the NCISAA 1A classification. They do not generally play the tough tournament and showcase schedule that Word of God(same classification) does.

The scores posted lately are from conference play, Northwood plays in a relatively weak conference also. I think the NCISAA playoffs may give us a better handle on what Djitte can do, but even that is going to be low level play until the third round or maybe the Semi finals

boonewolf1 wrote: So with Noel blowing his knee out last night, how long before Calapari heats up the recruiting trail throwing the house and camper at Randal and others. Noel may be out for a year with a bad knee injury....hmmmm????

Could effect everything.

Why would that effect next year's recruiting class? Noel was supposed to be gone next next year. Unless you think he may come back now. But that would mean less room for recruits next year. Hope the kid is OK. Probably gone regardless.

boonewolf1 wrote: So with Noel blowing his knee out last night, how long before Calapari heats up the recruiting trail throwing the house and camper at Randal and others. Noel may be out for a year with a bad knee injury....hmmmm????

Could effect everything.

I don't think I follow.  Noel was a lock to be 1-and-done since last year when he signed.  He was projected a top 10 pick the entire season.  Calipari has been selling starting roles all off-season because so many of his guys are projected to jump early.  Don't think this is going to effect Cal's recruiting tactics at all.  Though I do think this could hurt their chances of making the tournament this year.

smitt86 wrote:

boonewolf1 wrote: So with Noel blowing his knee out last night, how long before Calapari heats up the recruiting trail throwing the house and camper at Randal and others. Noel may be out for a year with a bad knee injury....hmmmm????

Could effect everything.

I don't think I follow.  Noel was a lock to be 1-and-done since last year when he signed.  He was projected a top 10 pick the entire season.  Calipari has been selling starting roles all off-season because so many of his guys are projected to jump early.  Don't think this is going to effect Cal's recruiting tactics at all.  Though I do think this could hurt their chances of making the tournament this year.

Dakari Johnson(5 star center) is scheduled to come in next season and replace Noel.
Marcus Lee(5 star center/PF) is also set to attend UK next year.

Boonewolf, I don't think it changes a thing, as far as Cal pursuing Randle. Noel was a lottery pick anyway, and many have him going #1.  Cal also has a backup plan if he misses on Randle, Aaron Gordon, is nearly as good, (or projected anyway) #6 player in the country. Gordon is down to just 3 schools. Kentucky already has 6 top notch recruits. It wouldn't shock me to see Kentucky land Randle, but Noel was gone anyway.

How are the Jordan Brand Game rosters selected? Saw that Cat Barber didn't make the team.

Maybe it affects the Bobhornets more than the UK calicats. I see where you are coming from. Get hurt, hell with you we have already recruited over you anyway...See ya. Interesting times. With all that Beef coming to UK if I was Randle I would go elsewhere.

packskins wrote: How are the Jordan Brand Game rosters selected? Saw that Cat Barber didn't make the team.

Just like the McDonalds AA game, the process is VERY political.  For example, Julius Randle missed a lot of the season but he's on the roster...give me a break.  Also, you can guarantee a UNC recruit will always be in the Jordan Classic.

Bryanth1a wrote:

packskins wrote: How are the Jordan Brand Game rosters selected? Saw that Cat Barber didn't make the team.

Just like the McDonalds AA game, the process is VERY political.  For example, Julius Randle missed a lot of the season but he's on the roster...give me a break.  Also, you can guarantee a UNC recruit will always be in the Jordan Classic.

Funny they took Meeks instead of Hicks. Hicks is much higher rated of the two

i saw meeks got selected to the Little Debbie all american game

Mcdon's is trying to give back to meeks for his patronage!

dunlow66 wrote:

smitt86 wrote:

boonewolf1 wrote: So with Noel blowing his knee out last night, how long before Calapari heats up the recruiting trail throwing the house and camper at Randal and others. Noel may be out for a year with a bad knee injury....hmmmm????

Could effect everything.

I don't think I follow.  Noel was a lock to be 1-and-done since last year when he signed.  He was projected a top 10 pick the entire season.  Calipari has been selling starting roles all off-season because so many of his guys are projected to jump early.  Don't think this is going to effect Cal's recruiting tactics at all.  Though I do think this could hurt their chances of making the tournament this year.

Dakari Johnson(5 star center) is scheduled to come in next season and replace Noel.
Marcus Lee(5 star center/PF) is also set to attend UK next year.

I also heard Calipari landed the first 6* player ever for next year's class

So is this lee guy any good?


and I mean NC State Mark Gottfried ELITE good? He looks strong/physical

Lee would be a great addition.
Hamilton would be too as I think he just hasn't been seen much.
Coger is still an option as well.

Let's say we get Hamilton, Coger, Lee and Lewis starts.
The other 5 we could bring in would be Barber, Lee, Turner, Coger, and Hamilton. Nice mix of speed, girth, and shooting.

Did anybody else see the first two words of this article: http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/2/1266479.html and have a heart attack because you assumed it was going to finish with, "his commitment"?

W0LFP4CK3R wrote: Did anybody else see the first two words of this article: http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/2/1266479.html and have a heart attack because you assumed it was going to finish with, "his commitment"?

No, my fear was an injury, especially after all the attention Noel has been recieving since last night.

No, because we already have a LOI, not just a committment

W0LFP4CK3R wrote: Did anybody else see the first two words of this article: http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/2/1266479.html and have a heart attack because you assumed it was going to finish with, "his commitment"?

He would be able to play right away i presume.  That's a good sign for any recruit with how thin our roster is.

Mickey D's are announced tomorrow. Does Cat Barber have a chance?
This website thinks he should be selected.

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/W...l-americans.htm

2nd year in a row we have the highest rated 4-star, 1 spot away, state **** haha

dacool112 wrote: So is this lee guy any good?


and I mean NC State Mark Gottfried ELITE good? He looks strong/physical

Can he play LB?

rabies71 wrote: Mickey D's are announced tomorrow. Does Cat Barber have a chance?
This website thinks he should be selected.

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/W...l-americans.htm

Rumor is he's already been notified(ahead of time) as are, traditionally, those who actually made it.

All in all, I'd be surprised if he didn't make it.

Props to Cat, Burger game or not.  He got game.

For anyone interested ESPNU is now airing a college bskbl reruiting show. From 1730  to 1830. Might see some State guys mentioned.

Cat Barber did make the McDonalds AA team, Will play for the East squad.  Meeks made it, Anya did not. I still think Anya is better though.

goturbackpack66 wrote: Cat Barber did make the McDonalds AA team, Will play for the East squad.  Meeks made it, Anya did not. I still think Anya is better though.

Meeks made it for eating the most Big Macs of any player in the country. Guy is a fat tub of goo.