2012 Recruiting Thread

[tomwatson]

I think you mean 2012 Recruits (as in Class of 2012, on campus in fall of 2012).

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by ehh

I don't think he's going to be a 1-and-done (not that that may even exist in the next CBA) but he's a very skilled big. He isn't going to wow you with highlights but that doesn't mean anything. I love his footwork and fundamentals. As long as he can finish in traffic and against players his size then he'll be a heck of a player IMO. That being said, I do see some Josh McRoberts in him. Though McGary appears to actually be able to shoot the ball, at least at the HS level.

I agree about his skillset. He just seems to me to be more of a complimentary guy.

Quote: Originally Posted by lonewolf371

I know the recruiting services miss on a fair number of prospects each year, but they usually get the top 5 right and that speaks well for McGary.

Interesting. I looked at Rivals Top 5 for the last few years.

2010:
1. Josh Selby
2. Harrison Barnes
3. Enes Kanter
4. Kyrie Irving
5. Jared Sullinger

2009
1. John Wall
2. Demarcus Cousins
3. Derrick Favors
4. Avery Bradley
5. John Henson

2008
1. B.J. Mullens
2. Jrue Holiday
3. Demar Derozan
4. Brandon Jennings
5. Scotty Hopson

2007
1. Michael Beasley
2. Eric Gordon
3. Derrick Rose
4. O.J. Mayo
5. Kyle Singler

[loloben]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush

I agree about his skillset. He just seems to me to be more of a complimentary guy. Interesting. I looked at Rivals Top 5 for the last few years. 2010: 1. Josh Selby 2. Harrison Barnes 3. Enes Kanter 4. Kyrie Irving 5. Jared Sullinger 2009 1. John Wall 2. Demarcus Cousins 3. Derrick Favors 4. Avery Bradley 5. John Henson 2008 1. B.J. Mullens 2. Jrue Holiday 3. Demar Derozan 4. Brandon Jennings 5. Scotty Hopson 2007 1. Michael Beasley 2. Eric Gordon 3. Derrick Rose 4. O.J. Mayo 5. Kyle Singler

Pretty much all of those guys are in the NBA. Kanter is the only one who didn't have the college impact (because he wasn't allowed). Even if McGary doesn't develop into a superstar, he gives Michigan a top 5 recruit and will allow them to get some other five star prospects.

[TheBrothers24]

Quote: Originally Posted by loloben

Pretty much all of those guys are in the NBA. Kanter is the only one who didn't have the college impact (because he wasn't allowed). I believe all of these guys did a lot for their teams.

I don't even remember a thing Mullens did for Ohio State(seriously him and koufas are blurs to me). To be honest, I can say the same for Avery Bradley, Josh Shelby(head case) & Scottie Hopson(head case but so was his coach).

Still the majority have or will be key contributors in the NBA. They won't all be stars but will all have some form of impact.

[ehh]

I never, ever saw the hype around Avery Bradley. I know he's still young so maybe he can turn into a decent role player in the NBA but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Besides him, Mullens is the only one I'd consider a big bust. Kid didn't even start for OSU.

[Marino]

NC State appears to be a possible front runner for Amile Jefferson. He is going to be attending the UNC/NCSU game today on an official visit and has a lot of his family here for the weekend as well.

That would be the best recruiting class for NCSU since 1971.

[JJLinn]

Shabazz Muhammad is taking an unofficial visit to Duke for the UNC game at Cameron in March.

[arsenal123gunners]

Gary Harris is taking his official visit this weekend at Michigan State. It's his last visit for any college before he makes his decision.

[loloben]

Mullens scored 7-8 points with 4-5 rebounds for OSU. While he didn't live up to his billing, he was a solid role player.

[lonewolf371]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush

I agree about his skillset. He just seems to me to be more of a complimentary guy. Interesting. I looked at Rivals Top 5 for the last few years. 2010: 1. Josh Selby 2. Harrison Barnes 3. Enes Kanter 4. Kyrie Irving 5. Jared Sullinger 2009 1. John Wall 2. Demarcus Cousins 3. Derrick Favors 4. Avery Bradley 5. John Henson 2008 1. B.J. Mullens 2. Jrue Holiday 3. Demar Derozan 4. Brandon Jennings 5. Scotty Hopson 2007 1. Michael Beasley 2. Eric Gordon 3. Derrick Rose 4. O.J. Mayo 5. Kyle Singler

Haha, this wasn't a particularly good rebuttal.

Quote: Originally Posted by arsenal123gunners

Gary Harris is taking his official visit this weekend at Michigan State. It's his last visit for any college before he makes his decision.

Not good for Purdue, IMO. I'm still holding out hope, though.