2015 PF Noah Dickerson -> Washington

[Norm Peterson]

Killjoy.

[ajb5856]

“No, I don’t,’’ he said, chuckling. “I know we’re trying to do some things creatively to get one more player. But the guys I recruited, I think they are all aligned with UF. I wish those guys nothing but the best.’’

Seems that we need to take this comment at face value: (i) we aren't pursuing Noah Dickerson, and (ii) we've got something "creative" in the works to fill the last spot--there is nothing "creative" about pursuing Dickerson.

And, according to the Rivals profile page for Dickerson, Burno is not Dickerson's lead recruiter.

Well what do you guys expect Burno to say to that question? Something like, "hell yes, we are going hard after Noah Dickerson and expect him to come on board"? I don't think so. And I don't think we can take his comment at face value because he's being asked a question where he can't tell the truth if we are looking to get Dickerson. Coaches can't comment on recruits until they are signed anyway. So it's still possible, and in my mind likely, that the coaches are trying to recruit Noah Dickerson. And I think it's fair to assume we are recruiting him until we hear otherwise and he has committed to another school.

[49r]

This thread was more fun when we were quoting Princess Bride...

[lanigan123]

I tweeted what Burno said in the JournalStar article and Noah favorited it...

[Navin R. Johnson]

This thread was more fun when we were quoting Princess Bride...

"As you wish!"

[GATA]

This thread was more fun when we were quoting Princess Bride...

Inconceivable!

[Red Don]

I tweeted what Burno said in the JournalStar article and Noah favorited it...

 

Wait!!!   What, Noah follows you?    Well, if you have any pull...... 

[lanigan123]

I tweeted it to him.

[royalfan]

“No, I don’t,’’ he said, chuckling. “I know we’re trying to do some things creatively to get one more player. But the guys I recruited, I think they are all aligned with UF. I wish those guys nothing but the best.’’

Seems that we need to take this comment at face value: (i) we aren't pursuing Noah Dickerson, and (ii) we've got something "creative" in the works to fill the last spot--there is nothing "creative" about pursuing Dickerson.

And, according to the Rivals profile page for Dickerson, Burno is not Dickerson's lead recruiter.

Miles trying to get Dickerson would sure as hell qualify as creative in my book.  Extremely creative. 

[Swan88]

So, how does Noah differ from Ed Morrow? Noah is less than 6' 8" tall. He's a power-forward type, we are told by a Florida source, not a true center. That seems to be what Ed is--although, Noah looks less-explosive as a shot blocker than Ed but is probably a wider body than Ed.

[BirdsOnTheBat]

So, how does Noah differ from Ed Morrow? Noah is less than 6' 8" tall. He's a power-forward type, we are told by a Florida source, not a true center. That seems to be what Ed is--although, Noah looks less-explosive as a shot blocker than Ed but is probably a wider body than Ed.

my question also.  The Fla guy said he was 6'7 and no taller than 6'71/2".  This does NOT sound like the "big man" everybody is clamoring for.

[Red Don]

Is there any doubt but that we would like to 'recruit' Noah Dickerson to come to Nebraska?

 

Is there any doubt that Coach Burno has more than a passing acquaintance with Dickerson, lead recruiter or not?

 

Is there any doubt that Miles will use the contacts he has, to the extent allowed, to gain a 'hearing' with Dickerson?

 

I do not believe Coach Burno has Noah Dickerson 'in-his-pocket;' But the same things that 'sold' Coach Burno on Nebraska may also put Dickerson 'in-play.'

 

Miles is a good salesman; more and more as he puts the building blocks in place, he has more to 'Sell.'

[Nebrasketballer]

And, according to the Rivals profile page for Dickerson, Burno is not Dickerson's lead recruiter.

https://twitter.com/huskerextrabr/status/598548912723615744

[BirdsOnTheBat]

 

And, according to the Rivals profile page for Dickerson, Burno is not Dickerson's lead recruiter.

https://twitter.com/huskerextrabr/status/598548912723615744

So, we choose to believe whichever source suits our fancy?  Several conflicting reports concerning this. So, I still ask, how is Dickerson any different, or better, than Morrow and how does he fill the "big man" role everybody has a hard on for?

[MandRHusker]

And, according to the Rivals profile page for Dickerson, Burno is not Dickerson's lead recruiter.

https://twitter.com/huskerextrabr/status/598548912723615744

So, we choose to believe whichever source suits our fancy?  Several conflicting reports concerning this. So, I still ask, how is Dickerson any different, or better, than Morrow and how does he fill the "big man" role everybody has a hard on for?

20 lbs more muscle makes a big difference.

[lanigan123]

According to one Gator site, he said Burno was his recruiter. He would play Center here. He would do really well with that spot. Body size/frame play a big role beyond being 6 71/2. What's the height requirement for a Center? Walt was 6 10 and played like he was 6 5.

[Swan88]

"He would play Center here"?! Uh-oh:

"He doesn't really fit with what Coach (Michael) White wants. If he would've stuck with Florida, he wouldn't have played power forward, he would've been a center - a really undersized center. . . . he's a below-the-rim player."

[lanigan123]

So Swan feels he didn't stick with Florida because of style, it wasn't because his head coach left and the assistant he was closest to left.

[Swan88]

I don't think anything. Just quoting what's been reported today.

Don't know if we are in the mix for Dickerson or not. But It's pretty obvious that we've seen nothing--absolutely nothing--to say we are, other than some speculations and wishful thinking. In fact, our best speculations are that denials of any connection by ones who should know aren't genuine--are merely coach-speak. Best of luck on that.

[ajb5856]

I don't think anything. Just quoting what's been reported today.

Don't know if we are in the mix for Dickerson or not. But It's pretty obvious that we've seen nothing--absolutely nothing--to say we are, other than some speculations and wishful thinking. In fact, our best speculations are that denials of any connection by ones who should know aren't genuine--are merely coach-speak. Best of luck on that.

I'm with you here. It's hard to really think anything right now. Some are choosing to take a more positive thought process and are assuming we are in on Dickerson until we hear otherwise and others are assuming Dickerson to Nebraska is unlikely until we hear differently. We will know one way or the other soon enough.

Also, in response to some of the Morrow-Dickerson talk, it's hard to project who will end up as the better player. Their sizes are similar, their games may be slightly different. Their rivals rankings are close. It's not like Dickerson is a top 10 player or anything. That seems to be what some are acting like. Now, I'd take him in a heartbeat. He does play below the rim. That's okay. He is barely 6-8 or not quite. I heard a lot of people say last season that all we needed was a healthy Leslee Smith. Watching some film of Dickerson, he does show off some post moves where he appears sneaky quick. Reminded me of some of the block moves Leslee displayed when he was feeling right. I'm assuming we hear what is happening with the final scholarship within the next week or so.

[Norm Peterson]

"He would play Center here"?! Uh-oh:

"He doesn't really fit with what Coach (Michael) White wants. If he would've stuck with Florida, he wouldn't have played power forward, he would've been a center - a really undersized center. . . . he's a below-the-rim player."

Swan, who is the quote from here?  Sounds like some sour grapes from someone who lost a 4-star recruit.

 

He's the #51 recruit in the country per ESPN and the new Florida coach is, like, meh, we don't need him?  I don't believe it.

 

I didn't see "below the rim" when he was dunking or blocking shots.

 

Not questioning you, Swan.  I'm just wondering who said the things you quoted above.

[lanigan123]

ajb, he reminded me of a younger version of Leslee Smith, as he is currently, with the potential to be much more. Remember, Leslee as a Center was listed as 6 8. He is vastly different than Ed isn't a back to the basket #4. He plays off the bounce.

The reality is, he likely isn't coming here. However, the coaches should and likely are trying to get him here.

[Fullbacksympathy]

He reminds me of Paul Milsap. Similar skillset. Nice looking jumper that will probably increase in range over time, and a D1 ready frame.

[lanigan123]

It simply amazes people who say he can't play because he may only be 6 7- 6 7 1/2 as a true freshman, yet opine for this guy to play as a grad transfer http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/playercard?playerId=56672&src=desktop

It just doesn't make sense.

[Swan88]

"He would play Center here"?! Uh-oh:

"He doesn't really fit with what Coach (Michael) White wants. If he would've stuck with Florida, he wouldn't have played power forward, he would've been a center - a really undersized center. . . . he's a below-the-rim player."

Swan, who is the quote from here?  Sounds like some sour grapes from someone who lost a 4-star recruit.

 

He's the #51 recruit in the country per ESPN and the new Florida coach is, like, meh, we don't need him?  I don't believe it.

 

I didn't see "below the rim" when he was dunking or blocking shots.

 

Not questioning you, Swan.  I'm just wondering who said the things you quoted above.

It's a quote from the Florida Rivals guy in Robin Washut's latest post on Burno. The Rivals guy also opines that Dickerson would be a great pickup for Nebraska, if that were to happen.