Nana Akenten is 'N'

Actually it's the 5 min mark. Should have counted.

I was thinking today how big it would be for the Heartland Hoops Classic to try something a little different.  

How about bringing Down/Up the best recruit for Nebraskas team to play someone and the best recruit for Creightons team to play someone.  

EX would have been bringing in Nana's team to play someone from Nebby, and bringing Creightons best recruits team to play someone from Nebby.

Might appeal to both the high school and college crowds.

11 hours ago, hal9000 said:

"The shot" at about 18:35.

 

 

I came across this video a couple days ago. What a collection of talent "wasted". I forgot just how many pieces we had, lots of NBA talent. It was nice to see them recover after most players boycotted a practice that year, but I've always wondered "what if" with that team. An NIT title is okay, but those players had to be majorly disappointed. That team would be a B1G title contender this season.

That team in 1995-96 was the last Big 8 Husker Hoops team. They were 16-5 and on a roll but then they lose 9 straight to finish the regular season. Settle for an N.I.T. berth, and yet, instead of folding like a tent, those players & coaches decide to 'work together' and go out & win the N.I.T. title after most of the games were on the road in the post-season. That team was loaded with high-level talent. Quite a few NBA guys, three of 'em playing 10+ years in the league. Opportunity lost on the Big Dance, for sure. That elusive win in the NCAA's was in 'em but the boycott et al cost them dearly...

Danny's reaction was a bit more tame than mine.

OH MY!

NANA AKENTEN
Senior F, 6-6, Bolingbrook

Nebraska recruit. Athletic wing with a terrific three-point shot. Started hot to help ignite the Raiders’ season-opening 20-game win streak. Averaged 16 points, six rebounds and shot 55 percent from the field. Hinsdale Central Holiday Tournament MVP.

Can't get here quick enough!

44 minutes ago, jimmykc said:

Can't get here quick enough!

True dat. Shooter!!!!

13 minutes ago, AuroranHusker said:

 

True dat. Shooter!!!!

We need shooters!

5 minutes ago, colhusker said:

We need shooters!

LOTS!

Bolingbrook won easy tonight. Will take on Ed's old school and perennial powerhouse Simeon  

Our old friend Marquis "Kezo" Brown will be playing for Simeon

On 3/10/2017 at 10:53 AM, colhusker said:

We need shooters!

To paraphrase Dean Smith (not the one on this board),  we have shooters, we need more makers!

1 hour ago, HuskerPower #nato73 said:

To paraphrase Dean Smith (not the one on this board),  we have shooters, we need more makers!

Billy Tubbs was in his first year at OU when he was asked what playing style he hoped to put in the floor. His answer, "This year we're going to run and shoot. And next year we hope to run and make a few."

BB lost to Simeon. They play for 3rd tomorrow.

A highlight.

18 hours ago, hhcdimes said:

BB lost to Simeon. They play for 3rd tomorrow.

A highlight.

 

 

Bolingbrook led most of the game & Nana led Bolingbrook in scoring with 16.

I watched the game with Simeon.  Simeon did a box and 1 between both teams you had at least at  5 Division 1 basketball players. Nana definitely has the leadership that Nebraska needs. A great off guard who will probably start out in our system as a small forward. Andrew White shooting ability if not better but can develop his own shot

Bolingbrook beats Fremb for 3rd place in state to finish 30-2. Nana 2nd leading scorer with 16. For a good part of the season Bolingbrook was rated #1 in the state of Illinois.

...and now he's officially 'N' the Rivals 150!  Congratulations, Nana.

So how many Rivals 150 players have we now since Miles has been here?  Pretty good darn testament to his recruiting ability.  Also, nice to see we identify the talent prior to them entering into the top 150.  Curious as to how many we have offered and/or signed before they entered the top 150.