2023 Target List

[TheMookieMonster]

Also JR was an elite defender, don’t know much about Cosby but is he known for that? Definitely not the comparison I’d make.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Also JR was an elite defender, don’t know much about Cosby but is he known for that? Definitely not the comparison I’d make.

I would say Jordan Bowden at his best is what you’re hoping for with Cosby, very similar sized too.

 

[cncchris33]

I made the JRich comparison, but it was almost exclusively from an appearance standpoint. As BTO said, Cosby is a MUCH better shooter at the same stage of their careers, which is the biggest difference.

 

[cncchris33]

I would say Jordan Bowden at his best is what you’re hoping for with Cosby, very similar sized too.

Jordan McRae is another one that comes to mind.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

@cncchris33 this is the big man, VQ just put his name out there so I won’t keep it a secret any longer, thought this might excite you!

IS ANOTHER 'OSCAR TSHIEBWE' ON THE WAY?

(Photo: Travis Branham, 247Sports)

Another prospect who broke out at the NBA Academy Games this week was Rueben Chinyelu, a center prospect who measured 6-foot-11 in shoes with a near 7-foot-8 (!) wingspan and a near 9-foot-4 standing reach.

Chinyelu has a strong and physical 245-pound frame and is a powerful athlete with explosiveness and plays with a high motor and tremendous energy.

The attitude he brings to the game is infectious to all those around him from his teammates to his coaches. He does lack an offensive skillset but he knows who he is, he rebounds, defends, sets screens and wreaks havoc in the paint with a nose for the ball.

His game and demeanor resembles that of reigning Player of the Year - Oscar Tshiebwe - and when comparing the two at the same stage of high school, Chinyelu is even further ahead than where Tshiebwe was entering his senior year.

After six games and a championship under his belt, Chinyelu scored a total of 59-points to go along with an equal 59-rebounds (21-offensive).

His efforts were further proven with a head-to-head matchup with Top-25 2023 big man Ugonna Kingsley in which Chinyelu scored nine-points but gobbled up 12-rebounds.

 

[HippieVol33]

2023 guy?
Edit: NVM I could’ve just opened his player profile.

 

[RyanWalkerPGH]

@cncchris33 this is the big man, VQ just put his name out there so I won’t keep it a secret any longer, thought this might excite you!

IS ANOTHER 'OSCAR TSHIEBWE' ON THE WAY?

(Photo: Travis Branham, 247Sports)

Another prospect who broke out at the NBA Academy Games this week was Rueben Chinyelu, a center prospect who measured 6-foot-11 in shoes with a near 7-foot-8 (!) wingspan and a near 9-foot-4 standing reach.

Chinyelu has a strong and physical 245-pound frame and is a powerful athlete with explosiveness and plays with a high motor and tremendous energy.

The attitude he brings to the game is infectious to all those around him from his teammates to his coaches. He does lack an offensive skillset but he knows who he is, he rebounds, defends, sets screens and wreaks havoc in the paint with a nose for the ball.

His game and demeanor resembles that of reigning Player of the Year - Oscar Tshiebwe - and when comparing the two at the same stage of high school, Chinyelu is even further ahead than where Tshiebwe was entering his senior year.

After six games and a championship under his belt, Chinyelu scored a total of 59-points to go along with an equal 59-rebounds (21-offensive).

His efforts were further proven with a head-to-head matchup with Top-25 2023 big man Ugonna Kingsley in which Chinyelu scored nine-points but gobbled up 12-rebounds.

Any idea what the interest level is like? And are there any connections/relationships in play?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Any idea what the interest level is like? And are there any connections/relationships in play?

If they are bringing him in on an OV then they want him, not any relationships I’m aware of other than Polinsky & McDonald having the international and NBA Academy connections.

 

[cncchris33]

@cncchris33 this is the big man, VQ just put his name out there so I won’t keep it a secret any longer, thought this might excite you!

IS ANOTHER 'OSCAR TSHIEBWE' ON THE WAY?

(Photo: Travis Branham, 247Sports)

Another prospect who broke out at the NBA Academy Games this week was Rueben Chinyelu, a center prospect who measured 6-foot-11 in shoes with a near 7-foot-8 (!) wingspan and a near 9-foot-4 standing reach.

Chinyelu has a strong and physical 245-pound frame and is a powerful athlete with explosiveness and plays with a high motor and tremendous energy.

The attitude he brings to the game is infectious to all those around him from his teammates to his coaches. He does lack an offensive skillset but he knows who he is, he rebounds, defends, sets screens and wreaks havoc in the paint with a nose for the ball.

His game and demeanor resembles that of reigning Player of the Year - Oscar Tshiebwe - and when comparing the two at the same stage of high school, Chinyelu is even further ahead than where Tshiebwe was entering his senior year.

After six games and a championship under his belt, Chinyelu scored a total of 59-points to go along with an equal 59-rebounds (21-offensive).

His efforts were further proven with a head-to-head matchup with Top-25 2023 big man Ugonna Kingsley in which Chinyelu scored nine-points but gobbled up 12-rebounds.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I like it. Let’s get him! We’ve always needed someone who is a vociferous rebounder and just attacks the boards with vigor.

 

[walkenvol]

How’s his shot blocking ability as they didn’t mention blocks? 9’-4” standing reach on an athlete sounds like a shot blocking machine?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

…

 

[VolFreakJosh]

A little less polished Rudy Gobert

 

[cncchris33]

@cncchris33 this is the big man, VQ just put his name out there so I won’t keep it a secret any longer, thought this might excite you!

IS ANOTHER 'OSCAR TSHIEBWE' ON THE WAY?

(Photo: Travis Branham, 247Sports)

Another prospect who broke out at the NBA Academy Games this week was Rueben Chinyelu, a center prospect who measured 6-foot-11 in shoes with a near 7-foot-8 (!) wingspan and a near 9-foot-4 standing reach.

Chinyelu has a strong and physical 245-pound frame and is a powerful athlete with explosiveness and plays with a high motor and tremendous energy.

The attitude he brings to the game is infectious to all those around him from his teammates to his coaches. He does lack an offensive skillset but he knows who he is, he rebounds, defends, sets screens and wreaks havoc in the paint with a nose for the ball.

His game and demeanor resembles that of reigning Player of the Year - Oscar Tshiebwe - and when comparing the two at the same stage of high school, Chinyelu is even further ahead than where Tshiebwe was entering his senior year.

After six games and a championship under his belt, Chinyelu scored a total of 59-points to go along with an equal 59-rebounds (21-offensive).

His efforts were further proven with a head-to-head matchup with Top-25 2023 big man Ugonna Kingsley in which Chinyelu scored nine-points but gobbled up 12-rebounds.

What, specifically, did VQ have to say about him?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

What, specifically, did VQ have to say about him?

That he is OV’ing next week

 

[johnfnkelly]

6-foot-11 in shoes with a near 7-foot-8 (!) wingspan and a near 9-foot-4 standing rea

jesus, and he weighs 245?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

That he is OV’ing next week

Yea, he’s pretty well built.

 

[johnfnkelly]

based of tape he seems to be handje tamba raw offensively, but if those measurables are correct then he's a take. taller/ longer Clint Capela.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

based of tape he seems to be handje tamba raw offensively, but if those measurables are correct then he's a take. taller/ longer Clint Capela.

Yea, his offense at this point is dunks.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Yea, his offense at this point is dunks.

I mean, I have been begging for a post-player that looks to dunk. The number of times I have seen Uros try and lay a ball in the basket from 1-2 feet is mind boggling. If we get this guy and he just crashes the board and looks to posterize people whenever we miss a shot, that’s all I want. It’s not like Tshiebwe does much else. That is literally all we need from a guy like this.

 

[JelloPuddinPup]

@cncchris33 this is the big man, VQ just put his name out there so I won’t keep it a secret any longer, thought this might excite you!

IS ANOTHER 'OSCAR TSHIEBWE' ON THE WAY?

(Photo: Travis Branham, 247Sports)

Another prospect who broke out at the NBA Academy Games this week was Rueben Chinyelu, a center prospect who measured 6-foot-11 in shoes with a near 7-foot-8 (!) wingspan and a near 9-foot-4 standing reach.

Chinyelu has a strong and physical 245-pound frame and is a powerful athlete with explosiveness and plays with a high motor and tremendous energy.

The attitude he brings to the game is infectious to all those around him from his teammates to his coaches. He does lack an offensive skillset but he knows who he is, he rebounds, defends, sets screens and wreaks havoc in the paint with a nose for the ball.

His game and demeanor resembles that of reigning Player of the Year - Oscar Tshiebwe - and when comparing the two at the same stage of high school, Chinyelu is even further ahead than where Tshiebwe was entering his senior year.

After six games and a championship under his belt, Chinyelu scored a total of 59-points to go along with an equal 59-rebounds (21-offensive).

His efforts were further proven with a head-to-head matchup with Top-25 2023 big man Ugonna Kingsley in which Chinyelu scored nine-points but gobbled up 12-rebounds.

I will allow it.

 

[JelloPuddinPup]

This was posted 7 days ago. Body looks much better and starting to fill out well from the videos posted 10+ months ago. I'm impressed.

 

[cncchris33]

I mean, I have been begging for a post-player that looks to dunk. The number of times I have seen Uros try and lay a ball in the basket from 1-2 feet is mind boggling. If we get this guy and he just crashes the board and looks to posterize people whenever we miss a shot, that’s all I want. It’s not like Tshiebwe does much else. That is literally all we need from a guy like this.

Tshiebwe has extended his range to out to 12-15', but he rarely uses it, and quite honestly, if he's shooting 15-footers, he's not around the basket where he does his best work. So yeah, if he rebounds like Tshiebwe, and scores under the basket like Tshiebwe, I can't ask for more.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Tshiebwe has extended his range to out to 12-15', but he rarely uses it, and quite honestly, if he's shooting 15-footers, he's not around the basket where he does his best work. So yeah, if he rebounds like Tshiebwe, and scores under the basket like Tshiebwe, I can't ask for more.

3 years ago in FIBA U16 games he averaged 12.3ppg 17.6rpg 2.0bpg, because of COVID there were no 17 or 18 games for him….however he just made the Nigerian national team as a 18 year old which previously only Ugonna Kingsley had done. I don’t know how much, if at all that he will even play, but still a really impressive feat.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

3 years ago in FIBA U16 games he averaged 12.3ppg 17.6rpg 2.0bpg, because of COVID there were no 17 or 18 games for him….however he just made the Nigerian national team as a 18 year old which previously only Ugonna Kingsley had done. I don’t know how much, if at all that he will even play, but still a really impressive feat.

So, realistically, what are the chances we land him according to your sources? Is he just a really well kept secret? Or are other programs after him, too?