ajb5856 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 A new one for 2015. Good size. @RobinWashut: #Nebrasketball will host 2015 PF Blake Paul of New Orleans on an unofficial visit this weekend. 6-8, 220, E. Jefferson HS/Big Easy Elite AAU Looks like future150 has him as the #1 player out of the state of Louisiana. http://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/blake-paul-pf-2014 Quote
FredsSlacks Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 Chris Paul Blake Griffin hybrid? Silverbacked1 and Cookie Belcher 2 Quote
Cookie Belcher Posted October 3, 2013 Report Posted October 3, 2013 Chris Paul Blake Griffin hybrid? Literally came in here to post this joke. Quote
bobcat402 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 Chris Paul Blake Griffin hybrid? Literally came in here to post this joke. so he'd have a non existant midrange game, and a pain in the ass to get along with and coach at times? sign him up Quote
lanigan123 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 So I saw he was being recruited for 2015 and was from NOLA. I tweeted at some of the incoming freshman football players and then Blake followed me on twitter. He would be a PF name to follow and has already visited our campus. I wonder if he is a back up plan for morrow? Thoughts? Quote
TheKamdyMan Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 theres already a thread about him in the recruiting section from when he visited last summer. http://board.huskerhoopscentral.com/topic/2854-pf-blake-paul-2015/?hl=%2Bblake+%2Bpaul Quote
nuled2dance Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 Nola hoos is strong. DJ August in went to mybhigh schoolband they have produced many peeps Quote
atskooc Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 Nola hoos is strong. DJ August in went to mybhigh schoolband they have produced many peeps What? Quote
AuroranHusker Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 Twitter of Blake Paul: https://twitter.com/hegotgame__1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 Nola hoos is strong. DJ August in went to mybhigh schoolband they have produced many peeps What? Either it's autocorrect on a phone or N2D is really drunk every night aphilso1 1 Quote
nuled2dance Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 Auto-yikes Nola hoops are strong. East Jeff and the state of LA is very strong. Texas has plucked many guys out if that state. DJ Augustin went to my high school and have seen many more strong talents come out of the bayou. With Tarin building one connection out east would be nice to buildd one in Louisiana. Quote
Nebrasketballer Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 This is from Rivals on April 27, 2013. It's almost a year old, so I'm sure he's even more impressive now... "The surprise of the day came from Blake Paul of Big Easy Elite in Louisiana. A 2015 power forward from East Jefferson (LA), Paul was a fresh face to most and attracted many college coaches to his game, including Memphis boss Josh Pastner. Paul ran the floor well, finished around the rim with explosive dunks and did his job on defense. Texas A&M, Louisiana Tech and Oklahoma State have inquired early, but if he continues to play like this against players his size, his recruitment could possibly blow up by summers end." http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1500193 Quote
Nebrasketballer Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 East Jefferson forward Blake Paul admits at the beginning of last season, he was more than a little tentative when it came to showcasing his talents on the basketball court. Now, the 6-foot-8 rising junior says that with the confidence he has himself, he knows that his game has grown since the end of the year. “My game has gotten a lot better,” Paul said. “I’ve posted up more, I’ve learned that when I get the ball to be patient and take my time in the low post instead of rushing. “But most importantly, I think I’ve just gotten more confident. My first year, I wasn’t really that confident and I was scared a little bit. Now, I’ve gotten more confident and gotten stronger.” That confidence is the reason that Paul is one of the most improved players in the area since the end of last season. He looks to use his size and strength on the inside and is finishing much stronger around the rim. Schools such as Texas A&M and Oklahoma State have shown interest in the big man although no offers have come for him just yet. Summer league play with East Jefferson has gone a long way in helping to build up that confidence as he has developed more chemistry with his teammates including guard Shaquille Preston and 6-foot-7 forward Curtiss Anderson. “(Summer league)’s brought me the ability to trust my teammates and trust myself more,” Paul said. “I know I can dominate in the post or catch an alley. But with more confidence, it’s teaching me that I can do more than that. I can go out to 15, 17 feet and knock down a jumper. I’m just trying to stay within myself.” Paul’s breakout summer started at the end of April when he attended the Gulf Coast Hoop Fest and drew a national write-up based on his performance. He said he entered the tournament trying to show what he could do on a national stage. “I wasn’t really out there yet so I had to show people that I could really play and that I want to do this,” Paul said. “I had to show my skills and my potential all within my team. It was a good showing and it was a good tournament. I tried my hardest just to get out there.” With summer league finished, Paul and his teammates now turn their attention to trying to complete what the team could not get done at the end of the year last year – winning a state championship. East Jefferson fell to eventual state runner-up Northside in the quarterfinals after sixth man Ronald Green missed the game with a twisted ankle and Preston broke his hand during the first half but finished the game. “We thought we could actually make it far in the playoffs,” Paul said. “We had some injuries at the end of the season and that hurt us a little bit. But we know that we can go out there and dominate.” http://www.nola.com/recruiting/index.ssf/2013/07/texas_am_oklahoma_state_showin.html Quote
lanigan123 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 Anyway it appears he is friends with the other NOLA kids we brought in for football. I think we could land him if we can't morrow. Quote
Nebrasketballer Posted March 19, 2014 Report Posted March 19, 2014 Here is his rivals profile: http://sports-real.aycpi.b.yahoodns.net/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Blake-Paul-155960 I don't think it is an either or situation between Marrow and Paul. Miles seems to like players that can be interchangeable between the 2, 3, and 4 spots. I think sometimes people get too caught up in the SG, SF, PF labels. It seems like Miles prefers very similar players at all 3 of these spots. My understanding is that Miles would prefer to have 3 long athletic wing-type players + a PG + a rim protector/rebounder. I mean, I think that Petteway would be playing the 3 spot at a lot of schools and as of right now, Pitchford's skill set is probably closer to a 3 than it is to a 4. I think Nebraska would take both Marrow and Paul, if they can get them both. Quote
AuroranHusker Posted March 22, 2014 Report Posted March 22, 2014 Here is his rivals profile: http://sports-real.aycpi.b.yahoodns.net/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Blake-Paul-155960 I don't think it is an either or situation between Marrow and Paul. Miles seems to like players that can be interchangeable between the 2, 3, and 4 spots. I think sometimes people get too caught up in the SG, SF, PF labels. It seems like Miles prefers very similar players at all 3 of these spots. My understanding is that Miles would prefer to have 3 long athletic wing-type players + a PG + a rim protector/rebounder. I mean, I think that Petteway would be playing the 3 spot at a lot of schools and as of right now, Pitchford's skill set is probably closer to a 3 than it is to a 4. I think Nebraska would take both Marrow and Paul, if they can get them both. Yeah, and Miles has stated he oftentimes prefers quality combo guards who can play both 1 and 2... Versatility on the perimeter and inside makes sense to create matchup issues for the opponent. Quote
lanigan123 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Posted March 22, 2014 Well, Paul doesn't have an offer, Morrow does, Paul has visited. I think he is a decent looking prospect. Quote
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