Chris Obekpa

 
Sanchez, Chandler and Obekpa are all priorities. Hopefully, we land all three of 'em (as, I certainly want all three players), but I'm not sure it's gonna happen. If we only garner two of the players, then I'm gonna assume it'll be Sanchez and Chandler. Quite frankly, I'd be fine with it.

I don't what make you believe Chandler and Obekpa are the priorities, and not Sanchez (I know Jack stated that was his personal priority). I wouldn't shortchange Sanchez in the least bit. The guy has an all-around solid floor game. He's a guy who can knock down jumpers; pass the ball efficiently; board; and volley shots. You can never go wrong with those kinda players.


I agree but it seems like Obepka may not be with us. I hear Cincy whisper. Go figure !

So Chandler, if he qualifies, and Sanchez seem more likely, but we need more beef backup. Two tough, enforcer type, board banging Europeans and a three point specialist.. I don't think that Steve went across the Atlantic, with his entourage, to come back empty handed.


I think we will have some of our answers within two weeks and almost every thing will be concluded by mid May.

" Good things come to those who wait."
 

I will be very pleasantly surprised if CO commits to St John's. Did anyone ever decipher his tweet? It didn't look like Sampson was ever coming back so who knows. Think Chandler is a reach (eligibility) which makes signing Sanchez very important.
 
I would guess Tony is working on Orlando with Lav this weekend. While Chris would be a fab addition, Sanchez is the must have guy in this class.
 


Sanchez and Bourgault are visiting St John's this weekend
I would doubt that Coach Lavin is in Orlando
He's good but not even Houdini can be in two places at once
 

Orlando is Sanchez' first name, not just a place in Florida :p
 
I would guess Tony is working on Orlando with Lav this weekend. While Chris would be a fab addition, Sanchez is the must have guy in this class.
 


Sanchez and Bourgault are visiting St John's this weekend
I would doubt that Coach Lavin is in Orlando
He's good but not even Houdini can be in two places at once
 

Orlando is Sanchez' first name, not just a place in Florida :p
 


We could do an Abbott and Costello routine with this !
 
 the reason people say Obekpa and Chandler are the priorities is because they are Centers and that is our weak link. Give me 2 of the 3 in a SJU uniform next year and I will be happy.
 

We'll have enough size with Chandler, Sanchez, GG and Sampson. I bet you didn't know Obekpa was only like 6'8". He's practically the same height as Sanchez and Sampson. So, it isn't quite a Center, as you may think.
 

I bet you didn't know Obekpa was only like 6'8".

Which would make him the tallest player on the team.
 
 We really better WOW Sanchez!!! Opebka is a long shot and no word about Chandler!! Rhoomes could be our 2nd big guy!!!
 
 the reason people say Obekpa and Chandler are the priorities is because they are Centers and that is our weak link. Give me 2 of the 3 in a SJU uniform next year and I will be happy.
 

We'll have enough size with Chandler, Sanchez, GG and Sampson. I bet you didn't know Obekpa was only like 6'8". He's practically the same height as Sanchez and Sampson. So, it isn't quite a Center, as you may think.
 

I bet you didn't know Obekpa was only like 6'8".

Which would make him the tallest player on the team.
 

Taller than whom? He's not taller than Chandler, and he's the same height as Sampson and Sanchez.  Not to mention, being the tallest player on the team doesn't necessarily make one a center.

Moe Harkless wasn't a center. He was the tallest player on the team. If Kyle Anderson had chosen the Johnnies, then I guess he would've been the center, as well, huh? 
 
 the reason people say Obekpa and Chandler are the priorities is because they are Centers and that is our weak link. Give me 2 of the 3 in a SJU uniform next year and I will be happy.
 

We'll have enough size with Chandler, Sanchez, GG and Sampson. I bet you didn't know Obekpa was only like 6'8". He's practically the same height as Sanchez and Sampson. So, it isn't quite a Center, as you may think.
 

I bet you didn't know Obekpa was only like 6'8".

Which would make him the tallest player on the team.
 

Taller than whom? He's not taller than Chandler, and he's the same height as Sampson and Sanchez.  Not to mention, being the tallest player on the team doesn't necessarily make one a center.

Moe Harkless wasn't a center. He was the tallest player on the team. If Kyle Anderson had chosen the Johnnies, then I guess he would've been the center, as well, huh? 
 

Chandler and Sanchez aren't on the team, so he would in fact be our tallest player.
BTW, Harkless was our center last season.
 
 the reason people say Obekpa and Chandler are the priorities is because they are Centers and that is our weak link. Give me 2 of the 3 in a SJU uniform next year and I will be happy.
 

We'll have enough size with Chandler, Sanchez, GG and Sampson. I bet you didn't know Obekpa was only like 6'8". He's practically the same height as Sanchez and Sampson. So, it isn't quite a Center, as you may think.
 

I bet you didn't know Obekpa was only like 6'8".

Which would make him the tallest player on the team.
 

Taller than whom? He's not taller than Chandler, and he's the same height as Sampson and Sanchez.  Not to mention, being the tallest player on the team doesn't necessarily make one a center.

Moe Harkless wasn't a center. He was the tallest player on the team. If Kyle Anderson had chosen the Johnnies, then I guess he would've been the center, as well, huh? 
 

Chandler and Sanchez aren't on the team, so he would in fact be our tallest player.
BTW, Harkless was our center last season.
 

Is Obekpa on the team? Neither of the players were on the team when I last checked. It was hypothetical.

You said, Obekpa would be the tallest player on the team, right? So, if Chandler, Obekpa and Sanchez ends up on the roster then who would be the tallest player? If you wanna play that game with me, then you better come correct.

IMO, it was interchangeable between GG and Harkless. Quite frankly, no one particularly played the center position for us last season.  
 
 We would be lucky just to get Sanchez.. Obekpa will be a bust in my opinion so quite frankly I won't mind if he ends up stinking at Cincinnati and Chandler seems like he either A) wont be eligible or B) will change his mind about us like he has countless times for other schools. With PC gunning for Sanchez I think Lavin spoke a little too soon when he promised he'd deliver a top flight recruiting class.

Sampson should have been in the bag a year ago and we toiled with his eligibility status and decommitmrnt, gathers left us in the dust, and we had a transfer fall into our lap. Sanchez is a must get for Lavin
 
With PC gunning for Sanchez I think Lavin spoke a little too soon when he promised he'd deliver a top flight recruiting class.
 

Maybe, Lavin spoke too soon. But, have you also thought Lavin has gotten word on an imminent commitment?

Sampson should have been in the bag a year ago and we toiled with his eligibility status and decommitmrnt

He probably wasn't gonna be eligible anyhow. Not to mention, he ended up coming back on board.

gathers left us in the dust

Gathers' brother left us in the dust. We got Sampson back and hopefully, Sanchez is on his way. IMO, that softens any blow by losing Gathers.

we had a transfer fall into our lap.

So, the staff didn't have anything to do with Branch "falling into our lap?"
 
Chris Obekpa will not visit Oregon as originally planned tomorrow. The Ducks are no longer in the running.

http://twitter.com/#!/chbrendel/status/194100370627239936
 

Another weird twist and turn for this kid.
 


Let's go Chris, before it's too late.

Listen to Marco and Orlando and the reasons they picked us.

Compare that with what Cincy has to offer and it's really no contest !

DJ is in the bigs, Mo is in the bigs.

Chris are you beginning to see the light---This is the place ! The rush is on ! Do not be left behind, nobody can get you there faster and better than Steve ! 
 
Chris Obekpa will not visit Oregon as originally planned tomorrow. The Ducks are no longer in the running.

http://twitter.com/#!/chbrendel/status/194100370627239936
 

Another weird twist and turn for this kid.
 


Let's go Chris, before it's too late.

Listen to Marco and Orlando and the reasons they picked us.

Compare that with what Cincy has to offer and it's really no contest !

DJ is in the bigs, Mo is in the bigs.

Chris are you beginning to see the light---This is the place ! The rush is on ! Do not be left behind, nobody can get you there faster and better than Steve ! 
 

Time to let go.. I would be shocked if Obepka came here.
 
Chris Obekpa will not visit Oregon as originally planned tomorrow. The Ducks are no longer in the running.

http://twitter.com/#!/chbrendel/status/194100370627239936
 

Another weird twist and turn for this kid.
 


Let's go Chris, before it's too late.

Listen to Marco and Orlando and the reasons they picked us.

Compare that with what Cincy has to offer and it's really no contest !

DJ is in the bigs, Mo is in the bigs.

Chris are you beginning to see the light---This is the place ! The rush is on ! Do not be left behind, nobody can get you there faster and better than Steve ! 
 

Time to let go.. I would be shocked if Obepka came here.
 

Exactly.
 
 Perhaps Cronin closed the deal this weekend
 


You may well be correct but stranger things have happened in the wacky world of college basketball recruiting
Keep the faith
It ain't over tills it's over
 
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