Just watched some highlights from the two Simeon kids ā Jones and Tucker ā mentioned in Dylanās article on the main page. They both look like the kind of players we need ā physical guys who can finish above the rim. Nice to see theyāre recruiting at some of the better Chicago city schools with Matthews now on board. Hope the staff interest is serious.
Notre Dame and Villanova latest offers for Ryan
Not sure if this is a new name or not.
New 2018 to watch
Interesting. Iāve seen him play several times, being from the Toledo area. If he can improve his handle and get stronger, I could see a Nigel Hayes type player.
Dylan, thoughts on the staff passing on a 4 in 18 with the emergence of DJ and Livers coming in? Would live for them to get Ryan or Carmody and go after something we havenāt really ever had in a wing who has a college ready body to some degree but most importantly take it to the hoop aggressively and has that mentality.
With 2 scholarship slots remaining for Class of 2018, I would guess Michiganās plan is to take 1 of Ryan/Caromdy for the 2/3 flex position and 1 of Hunter/Johns at the wing.
And even if Michigan gets a commitment from Bamba, I think the staff would still approach 2018 as a 3-man class
They should approach it that way. If bamba commits and stays someone will probably transfer. Thatās just the age we live in.
Curious if anyone had any names or thoughts on who might get the next offer in 18?
Contact has been made with ESPN #55 Tim Finke in the past months. Not sure if an offer is coming. Finke really wants to play in the big ten.
Staff is interested, but hasnāt reached out to, Brandon Slater out of the DMV. I would absolutey love to have him prioritized. EXACT type of player we need. Had the chance to see him play live in Vegas, 6ā6 ish, great athlete, really good passer, average/above average handle.
Based on what Iāve seen from Slater and Finke live (they play similar positions), I would definitely prioritize Slater by a healthy margin.
As of right now though, the staff simply isnāt prioritizing recruiting in 18, or perhaps any year, while the season is going.
Agree would take Slater everyday over Finke, at least based on the tape I have seen.
Not even close. Of course, Tim may very well have improved as JM pointed out. Canāt wait to check him out this spring/summer with BBE I assume
Iād prefer slater over Finke at this point.
Is Tim staying with BBE to your knowledge?
I just watched a highlight video of slater, seems like he only drives left and finishes with his left hand any thoughts on that? He did look pretty athletic though