HB Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 LSU gets a commit from Antonio Blakeney, a high level shooting guard commit. LSU class is loaded. Wonder if McVeigh has a committable offer. Quote
Silverbacked1 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 LSU gets a commit from Antonio Blakeney, a high level shooting guard commit. LSU class is loaded. Wonder if McVeigh has a committable offer. Isn't that the Nike kid? Quote
TheKamdyMan Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 OK, the level of the competition in this clip is absolutely putrid. It looks like a pick-up game at the rec center. But it does show some things. 1. McVeigh has a great shot. I love his mechanics. He has a very compact windup and delivery. No wasted, herky jerky motion. Just windup and release. And linear. From his shoulder through his elbow to his fingertips. 2, It's a very quick release, so he'll be able to launch his shot even without a ton of space. It also looks very repeatable. He's shooting it off the dribble in this clip. 3. Decent elevation on the jump. Not great elevation, but I don't know that he was trying that hard in this clip. Again, it looks like a pick-up game at the rec center. Still, he's not shooting it flat footed. 4. Hard to judge his athleticism but his ball-handling skills appear to leave something to be desired. Looks like an Australian kid who hasn't watched enough American basketball. But that can be fixed. Fortunately, the shooting doesn't need to be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C49wdsJ43c so he's basically nick fuller, but maybe an inch taller with less experience playing in the US. Hes better than Fuller though so that shouldnt matter. Quote
jimmykc Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 I think we should tap in to the Aussie pipeline while we still can. There seems to be a lot of talent Down Under and we never really profited much from Maric's success here. Maybe the concession stand should start offering vegemite. hhcmatt 1 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 Some interesting takes from this article: “It was good,” Jack McVeigh told TSD of his time on Nebraska’s campus. “It was definitely an experience. I’d never seen snow before. It was like 120 degrees when I left from Australia, so it was a big difference there. But it was a great experience, for sure.” ========================================================================================== “My parents love both,” said McVeigh. “They’re really enjoying it, hanging out with all the guys and seeing where I’ll live for the next four years. They’re loving it, for sure, from the people to the coaches at both programs. They’re just taking it all in so that we can make a decision when I go back. “I’ll probably go back home and make a decision within the next week and then sign in April.” Quote
hhcmatt Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 LSU gets a commit from Antonio Blakeney, a high level shooting guard commit. LSU class is loaded. Wonder if McVeigh has a committable offer. Not sure though LSU still has a schollie to give Quote
a0t0w0 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 I may have met his family outside the arena before the game. That is cool you're bilingual, are you fluent in Australian? If he comes to Nebraska I'll be able to help you with the translations if you like. They may have been his family or they may just have been some rando Aussies, but we were discussing how cold it was and I couldn't help but notice one of them did smile and say, "We'll just get used to it I suppose" or something like that. It was the certainty of the "We will" part of it that caught my attention. WE WILL WIN 49r 1 Quote
a0t0w0 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 LSU gets a commit from Antonio Blakeney, a high level shooting guard commit. LSU class is loaded. Wonder if McVeigh has a committable offer. Not sure though LSU still has a schollie to give Other monetary options still exist...just saying. Wow to LSU's rise. It's impressive. I don't want to suggest anything nefarious.... OR DO I Silverbacked1 and Norm Peterson 2 Quote
Silverbacked1 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 Glad he isn't right now! 6 with snow and wind gusts of 35 to 40 wind chill is like -15. I myself love it but when one is built like a polar bear... Quote
royalfan Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 OK, the level of the competition in this clip is absolutely putrid. It looks like a pick-up game at the rec center. But it does show some things. 1. McVeigh has a great shot. I love his mechanics. He has a very compact windup and delivery. No wasted, herky jerky motion. Just windup and release. And linear. From his shoulder through his elbow to his fingertips. 2, It's a very quick release, so he'll be able to launch his shot even without a ton of space. It also looks very repeatable. He's shooting it off the dribble in this clip. 3. Decent elevation on the jump. Not great elevation, but I don't know that he was trying that hard in this clip. Again, it looks like a pick-up game at the rec center. Still, he's not shooting it flat footed. 4. Hard to judge his athleticism but his ball-handling skills appear to leave something to be desired. Looks like an Australian kid who hasn't watched enough American basketball. But that can be fixed. Fortunately, the shooting doesn't need to be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C49wdsJ43c Absolutely putrid is giving the level of competition far too much credit. Quote
lanigan123 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 This guy is a good, skilled player. He may need a RS but he could be a good one. Quote
Huskerpapa Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 This guy is a good, skilled player. He may need a RS but he could be a good one. I will make a very humble prediction, he will not redshirt...his intent is to be in college four seasons...at the most. Quote
gobigredbrah Posted January 4, 2015 Report Posted January 4, 2015 The UNL Rec center looks more competitive Quote
Norm Peterson Posted January 5, 2015 Report Posted January 5, 2015 The UNL Rec center looks more competitive Is that a vintage photograph? Because I think I recognize myself over there dribbling down the floor. Ah, me. Once was a day when Norm could hoop. And then the knee went eek and the back went oof and then the gut went whoa, out to here, and then the shoulder went creek and the shooting wrist went yow ... And don't laugh all you youngsters because if you're lucky enough to make it this far, you'll feel it too. Used to be I had some game. Now, I just watch. KarlHessEatMy.... and AuroranHusker 2 Quote
TheKamdyMan Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 yes he is. ring the bell baby. Quote
hskr4life Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 OK, so does someone leave after this year? Quote
hhcmatt Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 OK, so does someone leave after this year? Maybe but right now no one has to leave for him to come here Should we also get an Akoy signing, which seems improbable now, then someone would have to leave. Quote
Timforthewin Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 Does this mean no more room for Akoy? Even if someone were to leave next year, could he still decide for this semester? Quote
Nebrasketballer Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 Does this mean that Nebraska doesn't have room for Agau? Quote
TheKamdyMan Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 OK, so does someone leave after this year? only if Agau jumps on board. Agau can take the scholarship now. B1G rules allow for oversigning so we can still sign McVeigh but someone would have to leave at that point if we got both. Quote
Jugular Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 There are definitely some candidates OK, so does someone leave after this year? only if Agau jumps on board. Agau can take the scholarship now. B1G rules allow for oversigning so we can still sign McVeigh but someone would have to leave at that point if we got both. Quote
huskerbaseball13 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 Does this mean no more room for Akoy? Even if someone were to leave next year, could he still decide for this semester? We have room right now....we won't when the recruits show up. Thus if Akoy is N someone will be leaving the program. Quote
gobigredbrah Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 not sold on oceanian kids yet. hope he proves me wrong Quote
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