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09-09-2011, 05:41 PM
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| | My boy Smokey...
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| 2013 F Austin Nichols (Memphis Briarcrest)
Evidently on an unofficial to UT. Austin Nichols - Yahoo! Sports Quote:
MemphisRoar MemphisRoar
Don't know if this is out there yet, but 2013 F Austin Nichols (Briarcrest HS) is currently on an unofficial visit to Tennessee right now.
| Per ESPN Recruiting: Austin Nichols #15 SF 4* Grade-92
6'8'', 200 lbs. | Class of 2013
Strengths:
Fundamentally sound big man who keeps the ball high on the block and off the boards, he can score with his back to the basket, runs the floor very well and can knock down a short jumper.
Weaknesses:
Seems to be a trend of thin post/wing players in the Memphis area. Nichols is sound fundamentally but he has narrow shoulders and needs upper body strength badly to compete on the interior on the next level.
Bottom Line:
Nichols is a hard worker who has excellent footwork and passing skills out of the post.
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09-09-2011, 05:47 PM
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| | Soon.
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| He's rising fast. Still thin as a rail but he is very skilled and is improving.
I'll probably catch a few games this season, since my two younger siblings attend Bcrest. I understand that there's around 3-4 D1 players on the team (the other ones are lower-D1 level, though). | |
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09-09-2011, 06:19 PM
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| could someone please tell me how to create/post a new thread | |
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09-09-2011, 06:23 PM
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| There's actually some highlight videos on youtube, looks good, no homo.
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09-09-2011, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Eastknox865  could someone please tell me how to create/post a new thread | If you can't see the "New Thread" button, you probably can't can't post one yet. Posted via VolNation Mobile
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09-09-2011, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Eastknox865 could someone please tell me how to create/post a new thread | click on the forum button at the top and choosewhich one you want and then it will show new thread to your right. | |
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09-09-2011, 09:08 PM
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| | Boom. +14. Moby Dick.
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| Getting this kid would be huuuuuuge! He could start at the 3 until he bulked and then hold down the power forward spot for 3 years. | |
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09-09-2011, 09:10 PM
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| 4-star. Or I'm seeing double.
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09-09-2011, 09:30 PM
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| Austin can be very good! I don't see him playing the 3 position though. Reminds me of a young Pau Gasol the way he use both hands. He will gain weight, he's 15-16.
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09-09-2011, 09:39 PM
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| | Boom. +14. Moby Dick.
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Originally Posted by Sportsjunkie Austin can be very good! I don't see him playing the 3 position though. Reminds me of a young Pau Gasol the way he use both hands. He will gain weight, he's 15-16.
Posted via VolNation Mobile | Yeah, I immediately noticed we were recruiting the Davis kid from GA. to play the 3. Austin just needs some pounds and it sounds like his H.S. coaches know what's up. | |
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09-09-2011, 09:47 PM
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| There's three elite forwards in the city next year - JW3, King, and Nichols. I'd like to get at least one of them, but not holding my breath. | |
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09-09-2011, 10:09 PM
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| woop woop | |
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09-09-2011, 11:06 PM
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| | Solid Verbal
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Originally Posted by Gcrop | Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportsjunkie Austin can be very good! I don't see him playing the 3 position though. Reminds me of a young Pau Gasol the way he use both hands. He will gain weight, he's 15-16.
Posted via VolNation Mobile | He is really young, but have either of you seen the 6'6 8th grader that MUS has? Heard he is projected to be at least 7' tall. Solid skill for his age and very athletic and agile for his size. | |
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09-09-2011, 11:17 PM
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| | My boy Smokey...
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Originally Posted by GoVols2003 He is really young, but have either of you seen the 6'6 8th grader that MUS has? Heard he is projected to be at least 7' tall. Solid skill for his age and very athletic and agile for his size. | Haven't seen him but I heard about him.
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09-09-2011, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Gcrop Haven't seen him but I heard about him. | With Peters retiring after this season, I see them getting a new style of play and becoming a power house. JMO.
That kid will be a big presence in the middle for a while to come. | |
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