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Post by hawkeye on May 8, 2008 18:49:08 GMT -5
www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.htmlThursday, May 08, 2008 Eaves nabs Kentucky player Former University of Louisville standout basketball player Jerry Eaves has dipped into the Bluegrass State for his latest recruit at North Carolina A&T. Eaves has signed Owensboro High School standout Brock Moorman. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound Moorman helped Owensboro to the Third Region title and a spot into the elite eight at the Sweet 16 last season. Moorman averaged 17 points and eight rebounds a game for the Red Devils. He was named to the All-State Tournament team and was an honorable mention All-State player on The Courier-Journal's All-State team.
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Post by Aggie One on May 8, 2008 20:40:25 GMT -5
We needed a scoring wing who could shoot from 17-18 feet and from the articles and video I found of him, he seems to be exactly what we needed.
Red Devils' Brock solid inside Senior grabs 17 rebounds, scores 29 for Owensboro By Mark Maloney MMALONEY@HERALD-LEADER.COM
Mark Cornelison | Staff
At halftime of Wednesday's first-round game in the National City Sweet Sixteen, Central was tied 14-14.
One problem.
That was Central 14, Brock Moorman 14.
Moorman, a 6-foot-6 senior, dominated inside as Owensboro stung the Yellowjackets 63-48.
Owensboro, making a record 41st tournament appearance, will meet top-ranked Lexington Catholic in Friday's quarterfinals, at noon.
Moorman's 14 first-half points spotted Owensboro a 30-14 lead.
He finished with 29 points and 17 rebounds. Working almost exclusively in the paint, Moorman went 12-for-16 from the field, 5-for-6 at the free-throw line. The Red Devils enjoyed a 21-6 advantage in second-chance points.
Moorman said Coach Wayne Breeden told him to expect a physical game.
"The refs out here, they're going to let you play," Moorman said. "It ain't like that in regions, with touch fouls and stuff like that. So I just have to go in there and be a beast."
Leading 12-10 through one quarter, Owensboro (23-9) outscored Central 18-4 in the second quarter. Moorman led the charge with eight points in the quarter, including a buzzer-beating layup that was set up by Reggie West's baseline bounce pass.
"We were able to swing the ball against their best defenses, create a triangle on the weak side and we got the ball to Brock," Breeden said. "And he did an excellent job of finishing. Our guys did an excellent job of putting the basketball in his hands."
Yorel Shemwell had four second-quarter points, and three other Red Devils contributed two points each.
"We executed against the multiple defenses that Central gave us, and we were able to build a big lead at halftime," Breeden said. "I thought, in the second half, Central did a great job of turning up the pressure and forced a lot of turnovers on us."
Central (15-12) got as close as nine points, 52-43, when Alex Morrison dropped in two free throws with 2:36 left.
"We faced an incredible opponent tonight," Central Coach Doug Bibby said. "They hit the boards well. Moorman is a man-child. Did a great job of scoring in the paint."
Ridge Wilson, a 6-foot-5 junior who scored Central's first seven points, also gave Moorman his props.
"He's a very good player. Very strong," said Wilson, who finished with 11 points and four steals. "We wanted to box him out and stuff. ... Coming into the game, we somewhat underestimated him. ... He was crashing the boards and just doing all the little things to score."
Tyler Acton added 10 points and seven rebounds for Owensboro. Shemwell had eight points, five assists and three steals.
Leevaughn Morris topped Central with 15 points. Morrison had 13, while Leland Banks grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Jackets shot 30 percent (6-for-20) and had 10 turnovers in the first half. Owensboro shot 46.2 percent (12-for-26), with three turnovers.
Central won the second-half turnover contest 8-13 but couldn't make Owensboro pay.
"Basically, our defense wasn't making our offense, and when it did, we were turning the ball over," Bibby said.
Both teams struggled to make free throws. Owensboro finished 15-for-27, Central 12-for-24.
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Post by DECKS on May 8, 2008 23:17:00 GMT -5
Not sure how this kid got overlooked. He only had two community colleges to offer scholarships. From everything I could find, he's basically a 6-5 power forward/center.
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Post by Aggie One on May 9, 2008 7:06:40 GMT -5
Moorman has a Joe Binion type of quality about him. BTW on another positive note, incoming shooting guard Nic Simspon finished his senior year as one ot the top ten recruits in the State of Kentucky (rated #7) by Rivals.Com.
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Post by Aggie77 on May 9, 2008 8:39:16 GMT -5
We needed a scoring wing who could shoot from 17-18 feet and from the articles and video I found of him, he seems to be exactly what we needed. Share the videos. This kid can bang inside and score from 18 feet ? This class may be the best class ever.
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Post by aggiejazz on May 9, 2008 9:08:17 GMT -5
I heard the recruiting isn't over, yet. Eaves lost two very good high school players, narrowly. If he can get one or two more players this will be a very good recruiting class.
If Eaves could have gotten Henderson along with what he has coming in, it would have been one of the best recruiting classes that ever came to A&T since the 1980's and the best recruiting class in the MEAC since the 1990's.
I am feeling that this incoming basketball recriting class may still be the best since the 1980's - of course there have been a lot of losing for the Aggies since 1980's so we haven't seen a great recriting class since then.
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Post by Bornthrilla on May 9, 2008 9:21:13 GMT -5
Congrats to him. That was a better "Life" move. The experiences and connections that he will have/make there will far exceed any of his other choices. I applaud him for making the right decision. I don't understand this line of thinking at all. I graduated from A&T I have all the experiences and connections I need. If you are talking about the development of his basketball career that's one thing. However, A&T can provide you with more career development than UK.
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Post by da heretic on May 9, 2008 10:05:21 GMT -5
This is great!!
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Post by DECKS on May 9, 2008 10:14:17 GMT -5
I'm still curious as to why no D-I or D-II school offered this kid besides us? Somethings just not adding up. A 6-6 banger that averages 17 and 8 from a famed basketball school should be getting looks from more than two community colleges.
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Post by Aggie77 on May 9, 2008 16:47:24 GMT -5
I'm still curious as to why no D-I or D-II school offered this kid besides us? Somethings just not adding up. A 6-6 banger that averages 17 and 8 from a famed basketball school should be getting looks from more than two community colleges. Don't look a gift horse in the mouthI'm hoping for the best!!
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Post by aahhbigboy on May 9, 2008 20:20:51 GMT -5
Congrats to him. That was a better "Life" move. The experiences and connections that he will have/make there will far exceed any of his other choices. I applaud him for making the right decision. I don't understand this line of thinking at all. I graduated from A&T I have all the experiences and connections I need. If you are talking about the development of his basketball career that's one thing. However, A&T can provide you with more career development than UK. Not if you're a UK bball player. C'mon man, you can't possibly argue me on this. I know you bleed blue and gold but c'mon. The connections you make with the past players (in the league, coaching, and professionally). The multi upon multi millionaire boosters. The networking established with the larger student body. It's not even close. You got those kind of connections from T? You're the man then, my bad. Hint Hint: It's not arguable, that's why no one else said anything.
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Post by aahhbigboy on May 9, 2008 20:24:04 GMT -5
I'm still curious as to why no D-I or D-II school offered this kid besides us? Somethings just not adding up. A 6-6 banger that averages 17 and 8 from a famed basketball school should be getting looks from more than two community colleges. Exactly Decks!!!! Red Flag! Or maybe Eaves is the luckiest basketball coach known to man. 2 community colleges and 1 D-1 school. What's wrong with that picture?
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Post by DECKS on May 10, 2008 8:16:32 GMT -5
Brock Moorman #33 Ky Preps message board: I did more research and this is the typical comment found on Moorman. Most observers thought he was a very good player but wasn't sure he was D-I caliber. He had some dominating games, especially in the state playoffs which probably showed his true potential. He appears to have a game similar to a Carlos Boozer or Elton Brand. The problem could be his height. I found a few articles that listed him as 6-4. Unfortunately he didn't get the opportunity to play against a lot of high level competition in his region. He also didn't have good showings in all star camps and games. As a starter in the Ohio-KY All Star game he had 0 pts and 4 rbs. I think that could be due to having to play a different position. He was the center on his high school team. We obviously need a good wing player but I think he may be more comfortable as a pf. If we're going to move him to sf then I think we'll have to be patient and give him a couple of years to learn how to play the position. Overall a very good pick that could pay huge dividends if Eaves can figure out the proper way to utilize his talents.
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Post by aahhbigboy on May 10, 2008 8:59:20 GMT -5
Red Flag!!! You gotta ask yourself, are we running a JUCO or a D1 program? He could have gotten this kind of talent on a tank of gas. I read your post twice Decks and it appears that a whole lot of "ifs" will have to fall into place just to get an "OK" 6'4" post player. From people I've talked to on the scene in KY, this is a bad signing. Meanwhile, look at what this developmental player will be facing from Morgan State.......... Name Pos Ht Wt Status Home State School Rank Anderson, Anthony C 6'8" N/A Verbal Maryland Morgan State Foote, Burford F 6'10" N/A Signed Florida Morgan State JC Even if they suck, at least they are 6'8" and 6'10"!!!!!!!!! And based on what you've seen from Bozeman, do you really think they will suck? ?? First football, now this. ***For all the source gurus, I got this Morgan St. information from another member. I do not swear by it and I cannot guarantee that Bozeman will have these guys in uniform. If this info turns out not to be true, please don't crucify me. Furthermore, when I say "people I've talked to", I am referring to people actually in KY that I met through Jonathan Richmond (from Lexington, Ky). They are on the aau/high school scene really heavy.***
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Post by aggiejazz on May 10, 2008 11:55:38 GMT -5
Red Flag!!! You gotta ask yourself, are we running a JUCO or a D1 program? He could have gotten this kind of talent on a tank of gas. .*** It is more than obvious, aahhbigboy, that you know zero about the recruiting process and nothing about NC recruiting..... I mean no-thing. If you think Eaves is inept then look at the other NC D-I schools not in the ACC and see what NC stud they have. If you find one there is a story behind him that isn't pleasant or it involved a dysfunctional setting. This isn't 1968.... get with the present and try to offer something tangible for the future of Aggie basketball.
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