Blake Griffin - Page 2

**hatvol96** · 04-27-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by (knox33 @ Apr 27, 2006 9:25 PM)

Ok, I have a couple of questions and maybe y'all can help me out. First, what chances do we have of getting Moore? I mean it would be nice to get an in state prospect again, but is he more interested in UConn and Memphis? Do you guys think because we are now stacked at the guard position (except PG) other recruits are going to shy away from us or do you see someone transferring? Also, is Tatum going prep? (sorry if this question has been addressed earlier) On scout, who isn't always reliable, it has that we offered him a scholly? How is that possible if Passley is currently still in the program?

I think the scholarship offer to Tatum was symbolic. It's apparent he's not going to qualify. Memphis is set at point guard with Allen and Kemp. I don't think quality recruits worry that much about who's already in a program. They're more concerned with the coach and style of play.

**hvwarrior58** · 04-27-2006, 09:33 PM

Yeah, part of Miller wants to stay close to home, the other really likes GT. The offer to Tatum was just to set us up in good position for next year.

**hatvol96** · 04-27-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by (hvwarrior58 @ Apr 27, 2006 9:29 PM)

It did work for one year, but they also had McNamara and we have no point like him. That was also 1 player, not 3. And how many other times has that happened? Seriously, I'm curious.

Stephon Marbury carried Ga Tech to the Sweet Sixteen, North Carolina wouldn't have won the championship last year without Marvin Williams, Kenny Anderson got Ga Tech to the Final Four, and I'm sure Memphis is happy with the result of one year with Shawne Williams.

**hvwarrior58** · 04-27-2006, 09:38 PM

These are all 1 player and only 1 resulted in a championship(it didn't hurt that UNC's whole roster got drafted high). How did those teams do the year after? Look at how Cuse did after Melo left. Moore, Tatum, and Hickson aren't scrubs. They'd be here for a minimum of 2 a piece.

**vols kick balls** · 04-27-2006, 09:40 PM

i agree with hv. we could win with mayo beasley or walker but with moore tatum and hickson they would help us win for at least two years

**hvwarrior58** · 04-27-2006, 09:49 PM

BTW, why would those 3 be interested in us? Especially over the Coach that all 3 have waited to come back since he left.

**hatvol96** · 04-27-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by (hvwarrior58 @ Apr 27, 2006 9:49 PM)

BTW, why would those 3 be interested in us? Especially over the Coach that all 3 have waited to come back since he left.

Pearl's midwestern contacts would help with the Cincinnati twosome, even though my guess is that they will both be at Oak Hill or Laurinberg Prep next year. Beasley isn't going to K-State because of Huggs, he's going because Huggs hired Dalonte Hill as an assistant. If his mother, who has already expressed reservations about her son playing in Manhattan, KS, raises enough hell, UT will be a nice compromise choice between Charlotte and K State. UNC and some other logical choices for Beasley already have stockpiled a number of frontcourt players.

**hvwarrior58** · 04-27-2006, 10:11 PM

But they could go pretty much anywhere in the nation. Why UT? UNC did get some good frontcourt players, but Hans and Wright will be gone after this year.

**hatvol96** · 04-27-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by (hvwarrior58 @ Apr 27, 2006 10:11 PM)

But they could go pretty much anywhere in the nation. Why UT? UNC did get some good frontcourt players, but Hans and Wright will be gone after this year.

Wright won't be ready after one year. I think you're selling Pearl short. The question can just as easily be why not UT? We run, we're in one of the power conferences, we have an energetic coach and a massive arena. Also, if they make the Final Four at UT, they're the first. At other places, they're just another in a line of guys.

**hvwarrior58** · 04-27-2006, 10:20 PM

How do you know that Wright won't be ready? It isn't always about being ready, but how high you are projected. Since his JR year of HS, he's been labeled a lottery pick. I still wouldn't like those 3 because we could potentially lose 8 players after that year.

**hvwarrior58** · 04-27-2006, 10:22 PM

Why are they in to Huggs and Hill so much? Why would they take UT and Pearl over KSU and Huggs?

**hatvol96** · 04-27-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by (hvwarrior58 @ Apr 27, 2006 10:20 PM)

How do you know that Wright won't be ready? It isn't always about being ready, but how high you are projected. Since his JR year of HS, he's been labeled a lottery pick. I still wouldn't like those 3 because we could potentially lose 8 players after that year.

Brendan Wright will not be a lottery pick after the '06-'07 season. I can think of 14 guys who will go ahead of him without even accounting for the Euros.

**hvwarrior58** · 04-27-2006, 10:31 PM

Who would they be? Every board I've seen has had him 2nd. I don't see why his stock would go down. He's a long, athletic 4 that is a perfect weakside defender. He has a good stroke as well.

**hatvol96** · 04-27-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by (hvwarrior58 @ Apr 27, 2006 10:31 PM)

Who would they be? Every board I've seen has had him 2nd. I don't see why his stock would go down. He's a long, athletic 4 that is a perfect weakside defender. He has a good stroke as well.

Just at his position, Oden, Hansbrough, and McRoberts. That's off the top of my head. Darrel Arthur and some other guys in his class are probably also more NBA ready. The rule making a guy play a year in college is going to result in a bunch of guys getting exposed as frauds. Wright isn't a fraud, but he'll be shown as being far from NBA ready.

**hvwarrior58** · 04-27-2006, 10:46 PM

I figured Oden. He's the one guy that is projected higher for sure. I think McRoberts won't look as good this year. He benefitted greatly from playing alongside Chewie and having Redick as well. When teams are doubling 2 of the players on the court, someone should be open. He will get more of the focus and won't look near as good. All I saw from him this year was weakside blocks and backdoor dunks which resulted from the focus on Williams and Redick. I also think Hans might look a notch down. This will benefit Wright greatly. Teams will overload on Tyler and Wright will be open for the flush or block. Arthur may be more NBA ready, but he has to show it. He isn't the most consistent player in the nation, that is why he isn't a top 5 player like Wright. Brandan will gain some weight at UNC and will look like a beast alongside TH.