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Post by oleschoolaggie on Nov 7, 2009 5:02:06 GMT -5
with the schedule eaves plays, he needs size in the middle when playing major and mid-major programs and also when playing morgan and nsu. currently he has "no one" on his roster that stands 6'10" or taller and he only has two 6'9" players and one is in his last year of eligibility (porter). he's got adequate size at every position except center. even if he's not very talented, sometimes you need someone who can look the opposing center eye to eye and plug up the middle. i'm pretty sure its size that eaves sees in this kid...
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Post by aahhbigboy on Nov 7, 2009 10:20:29 GMT -5
aahhbigboy, Yea this young man is nothing more than a project. I am sure we would have all said the same about Porter. As a project he may pan out and he may not. You got know Eaves is not planning on building anything around this kid. He took him because his a 6'10 project that may be helpful a couple years down the road. If I am correct I think the kid can still take a redshirt. Not a word from you regarding any of the other pick ups. I am convienced you only log on to be negative and carry-out your one man war / personal assault on Coach Eaves. Man, what are you talking about? I have repeatedly said up here that Eaves and/or his staff have done a much better job recruiting this year!!!!! But the difference with this dude is that I've actually seen him play. Have you? Exactly, I know you haven't b/c you would be wondering what the heck is going on. And nobody picks up a project that only has 2 years of eligibility! That's idiotic. You just saw that I posted something and went on attack. Consequently, your post is wrong and unintelligent. Sorry.
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Post by aahhbigboy on Nov 7, 2009 10:22:39 GMT -5
with the schedule eaves plays, he needs size in the middle when playing major and mid-major programs and also when playing morgan and nsu. currently he has "no one" on his roster that stands 6'10" or taller and he only has two 6'9" players and one is in his last year of eligibility (porter). he's got adequate size at every position except center. even if he's not very talented, sometimes you need someone who can look the opposing center eye to eye and plug up the middle. i'm pretty sure its size that eaves sees in this kid... I feel you Oldeschool. But we don't have enough talent to just stick a dud in the middle. UNC, Kentucy, etc. does, but not us. Morgan's kids would eat this guy alive. I've seen him man.
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Post by Maxell on Nov 7, 2009 13:03:05 GMT -5
My guess is that he wouldn't be on an athletic scholarship. So he may be a "free" pickup.
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Post by DECKS on Nov 7, 2009 13:43:14 GMT -5
My guess is that he wouldn't be on an athletic scholarship. So he may be a "free" pickup. According to Rivals we've offered him a scholarship. I suspect Eaves made a deal with him to go to a juco and work on his game for 2 years.
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Post by Maxell on Nov 7, 2009 16:34:51 GMT -5
My guess is that he wouldn't be on an athletic scholarship. So he may be a "free" pickup. According to Rivals we've offered him a scholarship. I suspect Eaves made a deal with him to go to a juco and work on his game for 2 years. Doesn't sound like he did that very well.
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Post by DECKS on Nov 7, 2009 18:13:50 GMT -5
Well we can hope for major improvement this season.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Nov 17, 2009 23:08:59 GMT -5
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Post by aggiejazz on Nov 17, 2009 23:17:45 GMT -5
He has not been a bigtime scorer but he is very athletic from what I saw in his online films. He needs work on his fundamentals.
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Post by hawkeye on Nov 22, 2009 9:26:02 GMT -5
sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=4675072Updated: November 21, 2009, 5:26 PM ET Best classes in every D-I conference By Scouts inc espn.com Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceBest class: North Carolina A&TPlayers signed: 1 Top player: PF Ray Lester (Crete, Ill./Crete Monee). Lester is a high-level athlete who competes on both ends. He finishes around the basket and is a terrific rebounder on both ends. Why it's the best: Lester's high energy, toughness and ability to raise the level of play of his teammates will earn him immediate playing time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Nov 22, 2009 10:01:38 GMT -5
Hawkeye,
He has a 82 grade by Scouts what does that equate to in rivals; three or four star recruit ?
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Post by Maxell on Nov 22, 2009 11:14:00 GMT -5
sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=2639514Scouts Inc. High School Basketball Grading System 98-100: High-major plus prospect Player demonstrates rare abilities. He should have an immediate impact at a national program with the potential for early entry into the NBA. 94-97: High-major prospect Player has the potential to significantly contribute as a freshman for most national programs. He could be a three- or four-year starter and have an opportunity for all-league honors. 90-93: High-major minus prospect Player has the potential to significantly contribute to a national program as a freshman. He could be a four-year contributor with an opportunity to start over the course of his career. 87-89: Mid-major plus prospect Player could contribute for three or four years at a high-major program or have a significant impact as a freshman at a mid-major program. 83-86: Mid-major prospect Player should be a solid contributor and two- or three-year starter at a mid-major program. 80-82: Mid-major minus prospect Player could be a three- or four-year contributor with an opportunity to eventually start at a mid-major program. 77-79: Low-major plus prospect Player could contribute at a mid-major school but should be a significant contributor as a freshman at a low-major program. 73-76: Low-major prospect Player should be a solid contributor and two- or three-year starter at a low-major program. 70-72: Low-major minus prospect Player could be a three- or four-year contributor with an opportunity to eventually start at a low-major program. 40: Pending Prospect Player evaluation is pending film. How Scouts Inc. evaluates In order for Scouts Inc. to grade any high school prospect, we must have seen the player in action, either on tape or in person. The following links provide an overview of what skills and abilities Scouts Inc. looks for when evaluating prospects at each position: Point guards Shooting guards Small forwards Power forwards Centers
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Post by Maxell on Nov 22, 2009 11:30:17 GMT -5
A&T is considered to be in a low major conference.
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Post by numberonebrave on Nov 25, 2009 15:58:26 GMT -5
(Best class: North Carolina A&T Players signed: 1 Top player: PF Ray Lester (Crete, Ill./Crete Monee). Lester is a high-level athlete who competes on both ends. He finishes around the basket and is a terrific rebounder on both ends. Did A&T only sign one player? What happen to the Dematha G and the player form Mallard Creek? )
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Post by Aggie One on Nov 25, 2009 16:10:20 GMT -5
They signed just no official annoucement. Until the admissions folks finish with them you won't here anything. Nothing strange about that around here. That's standard operating procedure for A&T.
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