kldm64 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 So do we know if this kid is coming for an official visit tomorrow or not? It was first reported that he was and then reported that he wasn't so not sure. Anyone confirm either way? Quote
AuroranHusker Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 So do we know if this kid is coming for an official visit tomorrow or not? It was first reported that he was and then reported that he wasn't so not sure. Anyone confirm either way? Norm Peterson and aphilso1 2 Quote
FredsSlacks Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 that tweet by dan was from april 6 at 8:51 am later that afternoon, somebody from journal star said that it wasn't confirmed that he was visiting. Quote
hhcmatt Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Posted April 8, 2015 that tweet by dan was from april 6 at 8:51 am later that afternoon, somebody from journal star said that it wasn't confirmed that he was visiting. Ah crap...I though I had the date right on that though given I just had to double check if it was Wednesday or Thursday this isn't a huge shock to me. Quote
Swan88 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Rosenthal reports today that the Thursday/Friday visit is now confirmed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Silverbacked1, Red Don and hhcmatt 3 Quote
AuroranHusker Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Rosenthal reports today that the Thursday/Friday visit is now confirmed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk BR is the final answer. Silverbacked1 1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Posted April 9, 2015 that tweet by dan was from april 6 at 8:51 am later that afternoon, somebody from journal star said that it wasn't confirmed that he was visiting. Ah crap...I though I had the date right on that though given I just had to double check if it was Wednesday or Thursday this isn't a huge shock to me. Disregard my previous post. Good job nailing that one, ME! Swan88, Red Rum and ShortDust 3 Quote
Norm Peterson Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 that tweet by dan was from april 6 at 8:51 am later that afternoon, somebody from journal star said that it wasn't confirmed that he was visiting. Ah crap...I though I had the date right on that though given I just had to double check if it was Wednesday or Thursday this isn't a huge shock to me. Disregard my previous post. Good job nailing that one, ME! "I'm never wrong. I thought I was once, but I was mistaken." Quote
Norm Peterson Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 I would take this kid and two non-graduate transfers with the three available ships and call it a day. And then I'd hope like heck that Jacob Hammond gets lost inside the weight room and the training table and doesn't come out1 until he weighs 245# with 5% body fat. 1 Except to go to class, natch. Neebraska 1 Quote
Silverbacked1 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 He could take his classes on line so he would not need to leave. Neebraska 1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Posted April 9, 2015 A source indicates Mike is on his way to Lincoln Quote
HB Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 If we can close on this guy, it will be a sign that the staff has its mojo back. Quote
colhusker Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 A source indicates Mike is on his way to Lincoln Here's hoping everything goes well Quote
Minnesota_Husker Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Question for our recruiting guys... Any chance this kid can see the court his freshman year? He seems raw(not a bad thing) Just more curious. Quote
TheKamdyMan Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Question for our recruiting guys... Any chance this kid can see the court his freshman year? He seems raw(not a bad thing) Just more curious. I think he would be forced into more minutes than he would earn if NU had depth in the front court but still feel he would play some. He provides a lot of athleticism down low and can help create some mismatches while providing some rest for the starters. hhcmatt 1 Quote
Silverbacked1 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Question for our recruiting guys... Any chance this kid can see the court his freshman year? He seems raw(not a bad thing) Just more curious. I think he would be forced into more minutes than he would earn if NU had depth in the front court but still feel he would play some. He provides a lot of athleticism down low and can help create some mismatches while providing some rest for the starters. Might also depend on how fast he catches on to the pack line d we now seem to be running. Quote
Norm Peterson Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Question for our recruiting guys... Any chance this kid can see the court his freshman year? He seems raw(not a bad thing) Just more curious. Honestly, I don't think he seems all that raw. There are some things I think he can polish up, but for a HS kid, he's pretty skilled. ESPECIALLY for a guy his size. Look at some of those videos that have been posted. These are more than just highlight films. I mean, they are highlight films but they're extensive and not just half second snippets of the kid's greatest plays of the year. You'll see basically ever basket he scored in entire games and the footage of each sequence ends up being up to several seconds long so you get a pretty good picture of how active he is, etc. There were several instances where he was out leading the break in transition on the dribble, defender tries to stop the ball (him) and he does a spin dribble to a layup. I mean, that's pretty good skill even for a 6'2" kid. You might hope to see a Johnny Trueblood be able to execute that move without travelling. But Edwards is 6'9". He's got very good agility, as I've mentioned a number of times, so I'm hesitant to continue to say it, but since you asked ... He has a very deft shooting touch around the basket. Look at the way he uses the backboard. That can be taught, but for him it seems intuitive. Not all shots for a post are going to be dunks at the next level. He has good size, he has good muscle structure and frame, which means he'll be able to add weight. I mean, what's not to like? The only thing that I kinda sorta question about him is that on the offensive side, when he gets the ball down low, he seems to want to finesse things a bit too much instead of going up strong. He's trying to fade away on his shots and avoid contact and I don't think he needs to do that. But that can be coached up pretty readily. Yes, I think this kid would see minutes and I think he'd see them right away. Depth or no depth. My money would be on him being in the top 8 in the rotation for sure. Possibly starting depending on how much Jacob Hammond improves during the off-season. Minnesota_Husker 1 Quote
Minnesota_Husker Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Question for our recruiting guys... Any chance this kid can see the court his freshman year? He seems raw(not a bad thing) Just more curious. Honestly, I don't think he seems all that raw. There are some things I think he can polish up, but for a HS kid, he's pretty skilled. ESPECIALLY for a guy his size. Look at some of those videos that have been posted. These are more than just highlight films. I mean, they are highlight films but they're extensive and not just half second snippets of the kid's greatest plays of the year. You'll see basically ever basket he scored in entire games and the footage of each sequence ends up being up to several seconds long so you get a pretty good picture of how active he is, etc. There were several instances where he was out leading the break in transition on the dribble, defender tries to stop the ball (him) and he does a spin dribble to a layup. I mean, that's pretty good skill even for a 6'2" kid. You might hope to see a Johnny Trueblood be able to execute that move without travelling. But Edwards is 6'9". He's got very good agility, as I've mentioned a number of times, so I'm hesitant to continue to say it, but since you asked ... He has a very deft shooting touch around the basket. Look at the way he uses the backboard. That can be taught, but for him it seems intuitive. Not all shots for a post are going to be dunks at the next level. He has good size, he has good muscle structure and frame, which means he'll be able to add weight. I mean, what's not to like? The only thing that I kinda sorta question about him is that on the offensive side, when he gets the ball down low, he seems to want to finesse things a bit too much instead of going up strong. He's trying to fade away on his shots and avoid contact and I don't think he needs to do that. But that can be coached up pretty readily. Yes, I think this kid would see minutes and I think he'd see them right away. Depth or no depth. My money would be on him being in the top 8 in the rotation for sure. Possibly starting depending on how much Jacob Hammond improves during the off-season. That is exactly what i was looking for. I watched his tape... Wasnt as impressed as you were, but no doubt he is athletic. Quote
Norm Peterson Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Just out of curiosity, what are you not impressed by? Quote
FredsSlacks Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 IMO, the only way we don't land him is if he wants to be closer to home or a perennial top 25 team offers him. Quote
MichHusker Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 Has he actually made it yet? he last tweeted about there being a bunch of delays...flights maybe? Quote
MichHusker Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 just read that hes not supposed to arrive till this afternoon and then stay until Saturday morning Quote
Norm Peterson Posted April 9, 2015 Report Posted April 9, 2015 To those who say they aren't impressed by this kid and think maybe he's just blowing up because, at this late stage in the recruiting game, teams are trying to fill up roster vacancies, let me ask what it is you aren't impressed with. I've answered the question a couple of times in this thread about why I do like him. I want to know why people hold a different view. Fill me in. What is it you see or don't see? AuroranHusker 1 Quote
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