2016 C Barret Benson -> Northwestern

[ShortDust]

http://nebraska.247sports.com/Board/142/Contents/2016-four-star-big-man-sets-three-unofficial-visits-30860962

Unofficial visit October 4th. Glynn Watson's travel teammate.

[GATA]

Rivals' No. 87 player. He's 6-9, 245 pounds. Has offers from DePaul, Indiana, Purdue, Penn State and Oregon State.

[aphilso1]

Crystal Ball has him as 100% to Purdue

[huskerbaseball13]

Crystal Ball has him as 100% to Purdue

 

At one point in time last year Watson was 100% to Marquette.  Things can change fast in the world of recruiting.   Getting him on campus is a big step. 

[TheKamdyMan]

plenty of time before November 2015 like others have said to sign him up.  It will be nice to have a connection already built in with Glynn.

[ShortDust]

Could keep the chicago pipeline up and running

[Norm Peterson]

Rivals' No. 87 player. He's 6-9, 245 pounds. Has offers from DePaul, Indiana, Purdue, Penn State and Oregon State.

This would NOT suck.

[Norm Peterson]

Crystal Ball has him as 100% to Purdue

I noticed sometimes those 100% predictions are because only one guy has offered a guess and he made his guess a year ago.  But, because it's the only guess, it makes it 100% for that team, whatever it is.

 

If he's coming here for a visit, it ain't no 100% Purdue.

[TheKamdyMan]

 

Crystal Ball has him as 100% to Purdue

I noticed sometimes those 100% predictions are because only one guy has offered a guess and he made his guess a year ago.  But, because it's the only guess, it makes it 100% for that team, whatever it is.

 

If he's coming here for a visit, it ain't no 100% Purdue.

 

 

I think some guys forget they make them too and never come back to change them. 

[lanigan123]

Me likey

[Nebrasketballer]

I would think that if Nebraska gets both Watson and Morrow that would not hurt their chances to at least get a visit from Benson.

[ShortDust]

He's already helping out. Can't hurt anything that's for sure.

[MidwestDrummer]

 

Crystal Ball has him as 100% to Purdue

I noticed sometimes those 100% predictions are because only one guy has offered a guess and he made his guess a year ago.  But, because it's the only guess, it makes it 100% for that team, whatever it is.

 

If he's coming here for a visit, it ain't no 100% Purdue.

 

It's now 75% Purdue and 25% Nebraska. Jerry Meyer (247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting) has now flipped his prediction to Nebraska. I wouldn't be too concerned about Purdue at 75% right, considering we just offered him today,

 

Also, it certainly doesn't hurt to have Watson recruiting him too:

 

[Timmy]

Both his parents are Purdue graduates.  

[trickey]

Both his parents are Purdue graduates.  

Well then, they are probably smart enough to know that the current situation in Lincoln is more to their son's advantage!

[Silverbacked1]

Timmy don't be harshing my vibe man.

[hskr4life]

Have to like how things have sort of escalated the past few days.

[TheKamdyMan]

After watching his highlights I can understand why Purdue wants him outside of his parents connection. He is AJ Hammons 2.0 only more athletic and fluid when comparing at the same age.

[Norm Peterson]

Both his parents are Purdue graduates.  

So, they would have to realize Matt Painter is on the hot seat and might not be around to coach their kid.  Right?

[ShortDust]

After watching his highlights I can understand why Purdue wants him outside of his parents connection. He is AJ Hammons 2.0 only more athletic and fluid when comparing at the same age.

I would defiantly take something like aj to anchor the middle!

[trickey]

Have to like how things have sort of escalated the past few days.

 

It appears to be escalating during the last few days for us on the outside...Yet, while we have been here sharing our thoughts of how things are recently starting to look up...Miles and and staff have been real happy for quite a while with the kids we are in on. All our angst over the last month appears to be blossoming into a signing day celebration!

For us winos, it's like we first see the grapes as they are harvested and ready to become noble wines...while the staff follows and cares for the vine throughout the year...they just don't talk about it. They are taking care of business.

IN MILES I TRUST...to set up many more celebrations...August, November, March...and eventually a Monday night in April!

[Norm Peterson]

OK, the first video is last summer (after 9th grade year, going into 10th) and second video is this summer, going into his junior year.

 

You see lots of improvement athletically from one summer to the next, fortunately.  His game reminds me a lot of Henry Ellenson.  He doesn't blow you away athletically but he has great, soft hands and a really nice shooting touch with decent range.  Good footwork, skilled, and a big body.  I like this kid.

 

 

[Row6Seat10]

https://twitter.com/bigbenson40/status/507711675861319680

[Nebrasketballer]

I wonder if Nebraska would go after both Herard and Benson in the 2016 class.

[NeHoops]

If in their opinion the staff feels they are both worthy of offers they I say go for it! I guess to a certain extent it would be how close the staff feels they are talent, potential ceiling and how they fit from a team chemistry standpoint. The chemistry part is one that has really impressed me with how well Miles and his staff have been holding to their core beliefs.