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Post by Bornthrilla on Apr 12, 2007 15:21:49 GMT -5
That's just another excuse for subpar recruiting.
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Post by numberonebrave on Apr 12, 2007 16:05:48 GMT -5
Well at least they appear to be taller than 6-5..how much do they weigh?....Jones drew interest from Tx A&m and Butler among others according to one (Rivals) recruiting service
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Post by 4XLAGGIE on Apr 12, 2007 16:40:01 GMT -5
That's just another excuse for subpar recruiting. It is what it is... |
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Post by Maxell on Apr 12, 2007 20:05:54 GMT -5
Shepherd is #21. Something about that Blue and Gold.  |
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Post by treese on Apr 13, 2007 7:22:46 GMT -5
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Post by Bornthrilla on Apr 13, 2007 9:16:59 GMT -5
That looks like a photo of a junior high school team.
BTW: Dude is not 6'8. He looks 6'5 - 6'6 at best.
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Post by Aggie One on Apr 13, 2007 9:44:15 GMT -5
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EAVES SIGNS TWO BIG MEN
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Aggies sign transfer and a high school standout
GREENSBORO, April 12, 2007 – North Carolina A&T head basketball coach Jerry Eaves announced the signing of two players to letters of intent on Wednesday. Ed Jones and Kam Shepherd have agreed to join an improving Aggies program next season.
Jones is a 6-foot-7 transfer out Butler Community College in Eldurado, Kansas. He averaged 10.0 points and 4.0 rebounds last season. As a prep standout in his hometown of Leesburg, Va., Jones attended Notre Dame Academy where he averaged 19.0 points and 8.0 rebounds. Jones also hit 25 3-pointers last season. Eaves said he will either play the small or power forward positions.
“Ed is extremely athletic and his quick off his feet,’’ said Eaves. “He can knock down the 15-to-18 foot jump shot and he is the perfect fit for the style I like to play. Averaging 10 points in the league he played in translates to 20-23 points in our league, so he is a young man who can put the ball in the basket. He is built in the mold of Greg Roberts with the ability to score the ball.”
Shepherd is a 6-8 power forward out of Orlando, Fla. He averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds at Osceola High School. He had a 28-point game during the season.
“I think I stole one with Kam coming in,’’ said Eaves. “When he comes in, he will be the most skilled big man we have. He can catch the ball off the rim and dunk it, he can play at the top of our press and he can really score the basketball. He can really do it all – dribble, pass and shoot.”
The Aggies will lose starters Walter Booth and Greg Roberts before the 2007-08 season begins. But they return one of the best reserves in the country in Steven Rush who was a first-team All-MEAC selection. Including Rush, Eaves will have an experienced roster next season with seven seniors expected to suit up. The Aggies finished tied for third in the MEAC last season with a 10-8 record.
“Good shooting wins games,’’ said Eaves. “Now that we have our program established we must continue to recruit players who can put the ball in the basket. I think we are bringing in two young men that can do that for us.”
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Post by DECKS on Apr 13, 2007 10:16:43 GMT -5
I think Shepherd is a legit 6' 8" and may be as good as any of the big men we currently have. It looks like his team usually scored in the 50's and 60's so his numbers won't be as good. After reading the article Jones may be underrated. Still we need to occasionally land a top 200 player.
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Post by Gator on Apr 13, 2007 12:20:10 GMT -5
Thrilla put your glasses back on.
:-)
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Post by DIEHARDAGGIE on Apr 13, 2007 13:07:04 GMT -5
I hope Eaves knows talent
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Post by Bornthrilla on Apr 13, 2007 13:19:40 GMT -5
Let's be honest here: Eaves' worst coaching attribute is his ability to recruit. All he brings in are a bunch of hybrid small forwards and two-guards with poor ball-handling skills.
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Post by Maxell on Apr 13, 2007 13:23:40 GMT -5
That looks like a photo of a junior high school team. BTW: Dude is not 6'8. He looks 6'5 - 6'6 at best. He's a solid 6'8". Look at the cinder blocks on the wall. Each block is 8" high. There are less than five blocks from the rim to the top of his head (even accounting for camera angle). Five blocks would be 40" or 3'4". Ten feet less 3'4" is 6'8" and he looks a little taller than that. |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Apr 13, 2007 14:25:51 GMT -5
He's standing next to a bunch of guys who are 5'7.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Apr 13, 2007 14:27:47 GMT -5
The dude is 6'6 and looks to weight about 205. He is not going to be much of a banger underneath the goal.
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Post by Maxell on Apr 13, 2007 15:04:21 GMT -5
He's standing next to a bunch of guys who are 5'7. Incorrigible. |
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