Swan88 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Here is the embedded tweet: Stay healthy, Nana! Edited February 5, 2017 by Swan88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/starting-five-five-star-trae-young-sets-decision-date Nice little write up here on Nana who seems to be a lock for Top 150 at the end of the year. It would seem ball handling/creating his own shot is what is holding him back from being ranked higher. KearneyMan and brfrad 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan88 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Here is the Nana portion of that article: 4. NEBRASKA MAY HAVE STOLEN ONE IN AKENTEN Nana Akenten Shooting guard Bolingbrook Bolingbrook, IL RR: N/A Ht: 6'6" Wt: 195 lbs Class: 2017 - POSITION - NATIONAL - STATE Commitment status: SIGNED LOI Nebraska When we updated the 2017 Rivals150 in January, Nebraska-bound wing Nana Akenten was very close to making the cut. After watching him again over the weekend at the Bank of O'Fallon Shootout, the 6-foot-6 senior has made another strong case for inclusion when we finalize 2017 rankings in April. In a matchup of future Big Ten wings, Akenten went for 31 points and 15 rebounds and helped Bolingbrook (Ill.) High take out Belleville (Ill.) East and their Illinois-bound senior Javon Pickett, 85-70. Pickett had a strong game of his own going for 30 points, six rebounds and seven assists. But, he also needed 27 shots to get there and had to carry more of the load than Akenten. As for Akenten, he shot the ball very well from deep. Was efficient in how he scored and showed off a Big Ten body and athleticism. Exactly how well he creates shots off the dribble at the Big Ten level is up for debate at this point. However, his size, ability to shoot, live body and potential as a rebounder and defender on the next level suggest that the Huskers may have stolen one. thattimeofyear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hhcmatt Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Nana Akenten Bolingbrook HSBolingbrook, IL 6'6" / 180 lbs SF RANKNR COMMITTED It was a very good showing for Nana Akenten. A big time athlete, Akenten is also someone who can knock in shots. Akenten hit several threes, played good defense, rebounded down low, and overall showed a lot of ability. Right now he needs to continue to improve off the dribble, but he has potential as a three and D guy in the Big Ten. With his size and athleticism he is a tough matchup for most defenders, and Akenten proved how far his game has come with an impressive 30+ point performance in a winning effort. http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1752895-bank-of-o-fallon-top-performers?s=169 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoof Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I love his attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 14 minutes ago, swoof said: I love his attitude. GO BIG NANA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickey Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 10 hours ago, AuroranHusker said: GO BIG NANA!! The next 4 years will be an interesting time for my grandchildren and me as my wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were all known as nanas. My grandchildren will certainly have fun rooting for their Nana. Now, if we could just get a recruit named Bumpa, we would be set. Silverbacked1 and AuroranHusker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, trickey said: The next 4 years will be an interesting time for my grandchildren and me as my wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were all known as nanas. My grandchildren will certainly have fun rooting for their Nana. Now, if we could just get a recruit named Bumpa, we would be set. Yeah, a lot of Nana's will be All 'N' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandRHusker Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 What I am interested to see from Nana is his handles and ability to drive to the hoop. Ever since I read an analysis from a Rivals basketball expert that said Nana did not have the handles to play SG in the B1G, I've had visions of another AWIII. Not that another AWIII would be bad, especially if he was team oriented versus me oriented, but I would love to see Nana come in with the ability to play wing & SG. mwm89 and AuroranHusker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, MandRHusker said: What I am interested to see from Nana is his handles and ability to drive to the hoop. Ever since I read an analysis from a Rivals basketball expert that said Nana did not have the handles to play SG in the B1G, I've had visions of another AWIII. Not that another AWIII would be bad, especially if he was team oriented versus me oriented, but I would love to see Nana come in with the ability to play wing & SG. I think I read recently that Nana has been working on his handles. I believe Akenten will play a lot next year as Tai moves on & Anton might not be 100% once again... Edited February 21, 2017 by AuroranHusker *For clarity* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 11 hours ago, AuroranHusker said: GO BIG NANA!! swoof, NUtball, AuroranHusker and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 18 minutes ago, 49r said: Students, prepare: NEXT YEAR!!! swoof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 2 hours ago, MandRHusker said: What I am interested to see from Nana is his handles and ability to drive to the hoop. Ever since I read an analysis from a Rivals basketball expert that said Nana did not have the handles to play SG in the B1G, I've had visions of another AWIII. Not that another AWIII would be bad, especially if he was team oriented versus me oriented, but I would love to see Nana come in with the ability to play wing & SG. If he doesn't develop the handles he probably brings "not being a defensive liability" to the table. ShortDust and bobcat402 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan88 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) This is a tweet from HHC. Not sure why HHC fails to show up here. Edited February 22, 2017 by Swan88 Rome4Lyfe and Fullbacksympathy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 10 hours ago, Swan88 said: This is a tweet from HHC. Not sure why HHC fails to show up here. It's a retweet. Don't worry, no credit flipping up stuff found is necessary nor required. Swan88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbacked1 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 He is thicker than I thought. Does seem to have a B1G body. Swan88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Silverbacked1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcat402 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 those bulls esque uni's are extra nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AuroranHusker Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 NANA AKENTEN Senior F, 6-6, Bolingbrook Nebraska recruit. Athletic wing with a terrific three-point shot. Started hot to help ignite the Raiders’ season-opening 20-game win streak. Averaged 16 points, six rebounds and shot 55 percent from the field. Hinsdale Central Holiday Tournament MVP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 How do those numbers compare to the high school shooting stats of the guys currently on the roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 38 minutes ago, uneblinstu said: How do those numbers compare to the high school shooting stats of the guys currently on the roster? His percentages are really good. His points per game is comparable to Glynn, maybe a bit better. Not as good as Roby's season averages but Roby was a big fish in a small pond whereas Nana is the best player on the best team in the state. Where Nana excels is his 3-point shooting stats. His percentages are cray cray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Fuller put up impressive numbers his senior year and was supposed to be a shooter, too. I can't find his percentages, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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