Leaf cancelled his Duke visit this weekend. Sounds like Arizona really made an impression.
Iâll reiterate, the UA site I retweeted above is generally reliable. I would not have proclaimed we didnât have a good shot with Leaf if there was no merit to it. Not saying we have no shot, but as of right now, to the contrary of what some may think, we are not his leader/co-leader or on even ground in relation to other schools.
PGU has been right before (and gloated about it constantly), theyâve also been wrong before (and deleted the evidence IIRC).
They were certainly wrong about Chatman, but I find them to be generally reliable. The reason I was inclined to share with the board that Leaf to UM isnât likely was based in multiple outlets reporting the same. I think some get too caught up in the âif a UM insider didnât share the info, I take it with a grain of saltâ. Reality would dictate that UM based sources are most likely not in the best position to get the scoop based on proximity/access alone. I know some board members were probably thinking âhere he goes again with the negative crapââŚbasically just shooting off at the mouth. I just want you guys to know I take no enjoyment from our recruiting losses, especially with a talent like Leaf. But reality is realityâŚdonât shoot the messenger
Other sites are often just repeating what one site has said. In fact, you saw the same thing re: Chatman.
Point is, there are some people here that potentially thought I was just being negative or operating in bad faithâŚthat is not the case, I donât play those type of games.
And that confirms rumblings of TJ Leaf giving Zona the 'silent' verbal last week, effectively ruling Duke & others out for the 5 star big
â Krzyzewskiville (@Haberdashery1) October 24, 2014
How quickly things change. Until today, this same guy was on commitment watch for Leafâs visit to Durham.
How quickly things change. Until today, this same guy was on commitment watch for Leaf's visit to Durham.
Yeah, the so called âinsidersâ donât know much more than any of us on the board. Whether we or someone else leads for a kid now doesnât really mean much in the grand scheme of things.
Just enjoy the ride.
New film on Cook. Kid has really nice footwork to be that big, is very nimble and light on his feet. I know most donât think heâs a great athlete, but I think heâs above average vertically, but needs work on his speed/lateral agility. Cook is a really, really nice offensive player that can finish with either hand, has the potential to be a great post player in college. Has a decent mid range shot as well. Think he would compliment Teske really well on the front line. Hope the staff goes all out on Cook
If there were ever a time for the entire staff to fly out and visit a kid (a la Blackmon), this is it with Leaf, IMO. He is clearly a great talent, might not be the rebounder that Kevon Looney is or as aggressive, but he is more versatile offensively. On the other hand/bright side, in two years D.J. Wilson might be All-B1G at the 4. And of course weâre still in on a ton of talent in '16. And anyway, Iâm not counting us out with Leaf until somethingâs official (coming from Leaf himself).
New film on Cook. Kid has really nice footwork to be that big, is very nimble and light on his feet. I know most don't think he's a great athlete, but I think he's above average vertically, but needs work on his speed/lateral agility. Cook is a really, really nice offensive player that can finish with either hand, has the potential to be a great post player in college. Has a decent mid range shot as well. Think he would compliment Teske really well on the front line. Hope the staff goes all out on Cook
I hope so too. Itâll be a tough battle with Kansas, but worth it. Gets up pretty quickly. And didnât we read that he is a good kid/future captain material?
Cook reminds me of a more explosive Peedi Sims
'16 SG Seth Towns (OH) intended to visit Purdue last weekend. Plans to make that visit up. @VCCOhioWarriors @seth_towns17
â Andrew Force (@AForceF150) October 28, 2014
'16 SG Seth Towns (OH) intended to visit Purdue last weekend. Plans to make that visit up. @VCCOhioWarriors @seth_towns17
â Andrew Force (@AForceF150) October 28, 2014
Looking for a place with guaranteed playing time?
Wouldnât say that, heâd most likely be behind Edwards at the 4. And Stephens can shoot it just as good as Towns at the 3.
Mentioned a few weeks ago, but UM is keeping tabs as well.
Penn State in Ypsi to watch 6-8 Arbor Prep junior Kyle Hayes workout. Second Big Ten school in as many weeks, Iowa previously.
â Steve Bell (@BankHoops) October 31, 2014
New film on Towns from All-Ohio Nike Series. Towns seemingly improves with every new film we see. His handle has certainly improved in the last year, first step seems a bit quicker, has good body control when finishing. I honestly canât justify a 60-100 ranking differential between Leaf and Towns. Hope we can land Towns.
This is probably the offer he was waiting for. If Towns doesnât commit to OSU within next 2-3 weeks, I think we have a decent shot.
2016 SF/SG Seth Towns (OH) picked up Ohio State offer this afternoon. His mother confirmed with me. @VCCOhioWarriors
â Andrew Force (@AForceF150) November 1, 2014
Not surprising at all, OSU is highly likely THE offer he wanted to play into. Lets see how it unfolds.