2018 C Brady Heiman - LOI -> South Dakota

[Huskerpapa]

1 hour ago, hhcdimes said:

 

I think Roby's best ever is 6'6"

I can't figure out how to cut and paste on my tablet, but according to a saukvalley.com article, Isiaih high jumped at least 6'8" and followed with a comment that that is not a bad height for someone who treats the event like a hobby.

[49r]

Here you go @Huskerpapa

 

http://www.saukvalley.com/2015/05/15/speed-hops-required-to-clear-new-heights-in-high-jump/a66u87q/

 

The 6-foot-8 Roby has a top jump this season that matches his height – not too bad for somebody who readily admits high jumping is more of a hobby, a chance to hang with friends and help out the team. Basketball, which he has committed to play at Nebraska beginning in the winter of 2016, remains his No. 1 priority.

[FredsSlacks]

will he redshirt? i say no unless another player is added to the roster.

[trickey]

1 minute ago, TimSmiles said:

will he redshirt? i say no unless another player is added to the roster.

 

Why would you think he is a redshirt candidate?

 

 

[FredsSlacks]

28 minutes ago, trickey said:

 

Why would you think he is a redshirt candidate?

 

 

like 90% of the people on here were saying he would redshirt when we signed him. 

 

 

Edited May 21, 2018 by TimSmiles

[Huskerpapa]

Yup, in fact I believe it was either Brady or perhaps his high school coach who actually floated the topic.

[B-town hoopsfan]

He himself said in an interview that redshirting was likely I think. Other schools that were recruiting him wanted him to go to prep school was the rumor 

[Jacob Padilla]

4 hours ago, B-town hoopsfan said:

He himself said in an interview that redshirting was likely I think. Other schools that were recruiting him wanted him to go to prep school was the rumor 

 

Not a rumor. Creighton offered him for 2019 but not 2018. And if he doesn't redshirt, he's probably going to struggle quite a bit. 

[Swan88]

19 hours ago, Jacob Padilla said:

 if he doesn't redshirt, he's probably going to struggle quite a bit. 

What's this based on?  Personal observation of late . . . or something else?

Not disputing . . . just wondering if you have something more to go on than the rest of us.

[Fullbacksympathy]

17 minutes ago, Swan88 said:

What's this based on?  Personal observation of late . . . or something else?

Not disputing . . . just wondering if you have something more to go on than the rest of us.

 

It depends on how he would be used, in my opinion.  If he doesn't put on 20lbs of muscle, he'll get broken in the post.

 

If Copeland is back, I would assume Heiman redshirts and does nothing but gain weight.  If not, I still think he will be a pleasant surprise.  Give him time though and I think he'll be a heck of a player.  

 

For a comparison, see Frank Kaminsky's production at Wisconsin.  Their HS films/skillsets/size are pretty similar.  6'10", 220lbs.  Mostly mid-major offers except for Wisconsin who saw a worthwhile project.  Also, Brady is a very good and willing passer and plays well within the offense.  There's a lot to work with.  

Edited May 22, 2018 by LK1

[Jacob Padilla]

5 hours ago, Swan88 said:

What's this based on?  Personal observation of late . . . or something else?

Not disputing . . . just wondering if you have something more to go on than the rest of us.

 

I covered him throughout high school. 

[Swan88]

6 minutes ago, Jacob Padilla said:

 

I covered him throughout high school. 

Great!  Then maybe you can answer this:

 

Here's a link with his high jump results this year.  It seems sporadic: ranging between 6/1" and 6/8," with just about every number in between and a 7" difference in one week's time.  What accounts for that variation?  Was there an injury?  

Edited May 22, 2018 by Swan88

[Jacob Padilla]

2 minutes ago, Swan88 said:

Great!  Then maybe you can answer this:

 

Here's a link with his high jump results this year.  It seems sporadic: ranging between 6/1" and 6/8," with just about every number in between and a 7" difference in one week's time.  What accounts for that variation?  Was there an injury?  

 

 I covered him in basketball. Haven't followed his track career, so I'm not sure about that.

[HuskerActuary]

3 hours ago, Swan88 said:

Great!  Then maybe you can answer this:

 

Here's a link with his high jump results this year.  It seems sporadic: ranging between 6/1" and 6/8," with just about every number in between and a 7" difference in one week's time.  What accounts for that variation?  Was there an injury?  

I wouldn't call that sporadic. Before districts, he had 8 meets, all within 4 inches of each other. He followed this up with a season-low and then a season-high. While a little unusual, he ended the season with a PR, not atypical for someone who probably doesn't focus on track full-time.

[Swan88]

In this morning's Tunnel Talk, Robin Washut provides details on progress Brady has made in the weight room over the past two months since basketball season ended.  It's encouraging stuff!

[hhcmatt]

 

 

[hskr4life]

2 hours ago, hhcdimes said:

 

 

 

Great start!  A year in the Husker weight program and there should be something decent there.  

[khoock]

202...

 

Gonna need about 25 more to play the 4 and about 35-40 more to play the 5.

[fred1212]

His reach is 104" .  Is that before or after.  I'd like to see it at least 110" by his Sophomore year.

[Jugular]

5 hours ago, khoock said:

202...

 

Gonna need about 25 more to play the 4 and about 35-40 more to play the 5.

 

Im guessing he will be to 215 by the time November rolls around 

[ShortDust]

3 hours ago, Jugular said:

 

Im guessing he will be to 215 by the time November rolls around 

Hell, he might be at 220-225 by November.

Edited May 26, 2018 by ShortDust

[Silverbacked1]

Those are good numbers because of his height..

Most guys who are big weight pushers are either pretty small, 5'8"-5'11" and thickly muscled or if they are giants are ridiculously thickly muscled that it is cartoonish.

 

Edited May 26, 2018 by Silverbacked1

[Swan88]

On March 23, Brady high-jumped a personal best of 6’7”.

Two months later (on May 18), while weighing 11 pounds more, he high jumped a new personal best of 6’8”.

Somehow, that seems like a very-good development all around.

[Fullbacksympathy]

That's great improvement for a couple months.  Seems to be in line with the quick improvements he's made in the last 1.5 years on the court.  If he's 220lbs by November, I think he'll be a tough call for the staff as far as redshirting.  

 

Gonna be a good one. 

[royalfan]

just hope his touch doesn't become lost with the strength.  We have had issues with that over the years.