D'Jery Baptiste 2015 C -> Vandy -> UMass

[lanigan123]

I think he needs to get it this week. I always heard uconn was the front runner, he goes there this weekend.

[ajb5856]

I think he needs to get it this week. I always heard uconn was the front runner, he goes there this weekend.

Does he go to UCONN this weekend? I'll have to read up. Last article I read said that UCONN had backed off.

[Norm Peterson]

I think he needs to get it this week. I always heard uconn was the front runner, he goes there this weekend.

Does he have a commitable offer from UConn?

[TheKamdyMan]

 

I think he needs to get it this week. I always heard uconn was the front runner, he goes there this weekend.

Does he go to UCONN this weekend? I'll have to read up. Last article I read said that UCONN had backed off.

 

 

theres an article from 247 on August 22 saying he had two visits planned for the first two possible weeks for vandy and uconn.

 

http://247sports.com/Bolt/Two-visits-for-four-star-center-30494977

[ajb5856]

I think he needs to get it this week. I always heard uconn was the front runner, he goes there this weekend.

Does he go to UCONN this weekend? I'll have to read up. Last article I read said that UCONN had backed off.

Nevermind. It was mentioned in an article that UCONN backed off but in the next article it said they had come in and offered him. So obviously the first report was untrue.

[lanigan123]

UConn cooled and then shortly after that they offered him. I think they are the front runner. I just hope we atleast get a visit.

[ShortDust]

UConn cooled and then shortly after that they offered him. I think they are the front runner. I just hope we atleast get a visit.

It'll be tough to get a vist, but miles is the person I'd want in charge of sealing a deal on a visit.

[GATA]

This one feels like a long shot for us, but with the power of Miles anything is possible.

[Norm Peterson]

We need to be honest about D'Jery.  He's a physical specimen for sure.  But he is raw.

 

Saw some video of him at Prep school¹ and, in terms of talent and current skill level, he's a mild step up from Matt Atewe.  He's also a step up athletically.  But he is still raw.  We need a big in this class but, even if we get him, we shouldn't expect major production out of him next season.  He'll need some time to develop.

 

 

^{1  Granted, the video I saw was from 2013 and he was playing alongside Goodluck Okobonoh.  They both looked a little raw.  But D'Jery was rawer.  Or more raw.  Like to see more recent film.}

[lanigan123]

Yes, 100% correct he has the frame. Needs skill development. His roommate is a big get.

[OurDecay]

I agree with Norm. He is not anything close to a finished product. But on the other hand, if he was we'd have no shot whatsoever. He is unpolished enough that we could make a run at him. It's the perfect spot to be. He has an NBA body

[OurDecay]

Just looked up his EYBL stats... Only about 4 & 4 a game. Played 13 mins a game.

http://www.d1circuit.com/roster_players/4843549

[Swan88]

A couple observations:

1. The continuing interest of UCONN in Mr. Baptiste surely says something meaningful about his capability or perceived potential (Mr. Atewe had nothing remotely resembling a UCONN-level of interest); and

2. It appears that one of D'Jery's AAU teammates is a 6'10" 265 lbs four-star center (#27 National Rivals Ranking) committed to Texas A&M: Tyler Davis, who held offers from the likes of Arizona, Baylor, LSU and SMU.

[Norm Peterson]

Just looked up his EYBL stats... Only about 4 & 4 a game. Played 13 mins a game.

http://www.d1circuit.com/roster_players/4843549

He's playing behind a couple of Rivals 4-stars including the #27 overall and #31 overall prospects in 2015 and 2016 respectively.  So, keep that in mind as far as minutes.

[Silverbacked1]

We need to be honest about D'Jery.  He's a physical specimen for sure.  But he is raw.

 

Saw some video of him at Prep school¹ and, in terms of talent and current skill level, he's a mild step up from Matt Atewe.  He's also a step up athletically.  But he is still raw.  We need a big in this class but, even if we get him, we shouldn't expect major production out of him next season.  He'll need some time to develop.

 

 

^{1  Granted, the video I saw was from 2013 and he was playing alongside Goodluck Okobonoh.  They both looked a little raw.  But D'Jery was rawer.  Or more raw.  Like to see more recent film.}

Monkey Butt Powder helps with that.

[Norm Peterson]

 

We need to be honest about D'Jery.  He's a physical specimen for sure.  But he is raw.

 

Saw some video of him at Prep school¹ and, in terms of talent and current skill level, he's a mild step up from Matt Atewe.  He's also a step up athletically.  But he is still raw.  We need a big in this class but, even if we get him, we shouldn't expect major production out of him next season.  He'll need some time to develop.

 

 

^{1  Granted, the video I saw was from 2013 and he was playing alongside Goodluck Okobonoh.  They both looked a little raw.  But D'Jery was rawer.  Or more raw.  Like to see more recent film.}

Monkey Butt Powder helps with that.

 

He'd need a lot of it.

[Donkey]

A couple observations:

1. The continuing interest of UCONN in Mr. Baptiste surely says something meaningful about his capability or perceived potential (Mr. Atewe had nothing remotely resembling a UCONN-level of interest); and

2. It appears that one of D'Jery's AAU teammates is a 6'10" 265 lbs four-star center (#27 National Rivals Ranking) committed to Texas A&M: Tyler Davis, who held offers from the likes of Arizona, Baylor, LSU and SMU.

 

Historically, the UCONN offense is more guard oriented.  UCONN has had some good bigs, but of of them are more defensive/rebounding minded and are a second/third scoring option.  Baptiste would be a good fit in that system.  However, if Baptiste wants to develop his offensive game, Nebraska would be the better option.    

[ShortDust]

A couple observations:

1. The continuing interest of UCONN in Mr. Baptiste surely says something meaningful about his capability or perceived potential (Mr. Atewe had nothing remotely resembling a UCONN-level of interest); and

2. It appears that one of D'Jery's AAU teammates is a 6'10" 265 lbs four-star center (#27 National Rivals Ranking) committed to Texas A&M: Tyler Davis, who held offers from the likes of Arizona, Baylor, LSU and SMU.

Historically, the UCONN offense is more guard oriented. UCONN has had some good bigs, but of of them are more defensive/rebounding minded and are a second/third scoring option. Baptiste would be a good fit in that system. However, if Baptiste wants to develop his offensive game, Nebraska would be the better option.

See haseem tabeet

[TheKamdyMan]

 

 

A couple observations:

1. The continuing interest of UCONN in Mr. Baptiste surely says something meaningful about his capability or perceived potential (Mr. Atewe had nothing remotely resembling a UCONN-level of interest); and

2. It appears that one of D'Jery's AAU teammates is a 6'10" 265 lbs four-star center (#27 National Rivals Ranking) committed to Texas A&M: Tyler Davis, who held offers from the likes of Arizona, Baylor, LSU and SMU.

Historically, the UCONN offense is more guard oriented. UCONN has had some good bigs, but of of them are more defensive/rebounding minded and are a second/third scoring option. Baptiste would be a good fit in that system. However, if Baptiste wants to develop his offensive game, Nebraska would be the better option.

See haseem tabeet

 

 

He was the Danny Wuerffel of college hoops.  Perfect college player, terrible pro player.

[Swan88]

The D'Jery Baptiste sweepstakes for Nebrasketball is probably a long-shot.  However, he apparently finished-up both his Vanderbilt and UCONN visits over the past couple weekends without committing.

Here is an article from the SMU world of basketball that might make our wish-we-had-him meter go even higher.  Consider the following blurbs from the article dated a month ago (August 5):

 

“He had a great LeBron James camp. One scout there ranked him as the sixth best player at the LeBron James camp, which is pretty remarkable. He got a chance to go play free and see what he could do,” Derrick Shelby, Baptiste’s guardian, said.

 

“Some players think that they’re something that they’re not. D’Jery has realized who he is and what his basketball identity is,” Shelby said. “What he is, is a rebounding, blocks everybody’s shot, runs the floor hard kind of guy. He’s the best rim-runner in the country and he just goes all out.”  For a 7-foot, 250-pound center that has only been playing basketball for a few years after coming to the United States from Haiti, it’d be easy to try and be just a scorer, but Baptiste is embracing the role that colleges want to see.

 

Shelby’s next step for Baptiste is to organize official visits, unofficial visits and home visits. Baptiste is still, “a little ways away,” from deciding on a school, but once Baptiste knows what he wants, it won’t take long for Baptiste to commit, whether it’s in the fall or spring.

[FredsSlacks]

haven't paid a lot of attention to this thread, but what are the chances he visits here?

[49r]

haven't paid a lot of attention to this thread, but what are the chances he visits here?

 

Probably just slightly less than the chances this thread makes it to 20+ pages.

[aphilso1]

 

haven't paid a lot of attention to this thread, but what are the chances he visits here?

 

Probably just slightly less than the chances this thread makes it to 20+ pages.

 

Well, if that's the case then...bump!

[trickey]

 

 

haven't paid a lot of attention to this thread, but what are the chances he visits here?

 

Probably just slightly less than the chances this thread makes it to 20+ pages.

 

Well, if that's the case then...bump!

 

 

While I know you are joking...it makes me think about rather than by chance or fate...the players that will be our future stars will really want to be here.

They will be attracted by the uniqueness of this situation...the newness of the facilities, the beginning of the era, the intelligent teammates, etc. 

They aren't going to be the (KU x 2) or Duke candidates...they will be a different breed that want to prove they can be just as good...or better! ...while not following in a tradition but rather creating!

Go over or under 20 pages...but find a kid that wants to be the "First Rather Than The Next!"

 

 

That is TM's current quest.

[LSEHusker]

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