Rick’s Targets

[MCNPA]

Versatility, agile, soft touch, can step out on pick and pops, would really help backup Joel and lets Zuby go to 4 full time-

Dangerous offensive post potential for this guy. Needs a bunch of physical maturity, but the tools are all there. Can really get to the basket with a variety of moves.

 

[SJU85]

All I can say is this kid has expressed interest in coming to the states( a BIG TIME west coast school has been trying)....timeline TBD

Gonzaga?

 

[dk423]

I would guess AZ or UCLA. UCLA has a top-notch European-focused recruiter/assistant: https://uclabruins.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/ivo-simovic/3812

"Simovic’s most notable international experience has included stops in Spain and in his native country, Serbia. He served as head coach and sports director for CB Espacio Torrelodones near Madrid, Spain. He helped the organization attract some of the top Spanish talent during an eight-year run with the program. Simovic served as the Torrelodones’ head coach in Liga EBA from 2007-09 before becoming the general manager and head coach of the organization’s U-18 and U-20 teams."

 

[ChiTown Red]

6’11 with Sneakers, 6,9 without sneakers

 

[MCNPA]

6’11 with Sneakers, 6,9 without sneakers

I’m going with 7-ft. Pretty sure we can get him some Nike’s with a little more foam in them…

 

[RM86]

Gonzaga?

Seems logical

 

[Fizzy]

Kids have been 6/6 and listed at 7 feet. I think it depends on how short the guy doing the measuring is

 

[L J S A]

I know UCLA was looking at foreign kids. Not sure if they already landed one, or if this is him.

 

[dk423]

I know UCLA was looking at foreign kids. Not sure if they already landed one, or if this is him.

UCLA basketball continues to go global with commitment of Slovenian guard Jan Vide

A verbal commitment from Jan Vide, a Slovenian guard known for his scoring instincts, is the latest sign of the Bruins' overseas shift in recruiting.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[austour]

I know UCLA was looking at foreign kids. Not sure if they already landed one, or if this is him.

UCLA has landed two euros this class already. Not up to Arizona numbers but getting there.

 

[Fizzy]

If we got Rick last year Wemby would have come and passed on being the number one pick

 

[Marillac2]

Versatility, agile, soft touch, can step out on pick and pops, would really help backup Joel and lets Zuby go to 4 full time-

I’d probably flip that. I’d rather have this kid defending the Karabans of the conference and switching on wings than Zuby. The length will allow him to block some shots if he’s beaten.

I know, I know…I’m the same guy that screamed for three years for 6’5 Pointer to play center, but Pitino is putting me in a tough spot with these legitimately skilled taller guys.

 

[Section9]

6’11 with Sneakers, 6,9 without sneakers

6'7" if he's slouching.

 

[Ray Morgan]

That's the one. Our Michigan win still stands out in my mind...but you're right about the Bradley exhibition. I can't remember seeing better in person than that game.

Highlights starting at 2:30. The scoreboard is shown with 4:47 to go in the second half and Princeton up 11 when Bradley fouled out. Without Bradley, Michigan comes back to win it.

 

[Andrew]

College basketball's best international recruiting programs

 

[Gabelmc]

From a good source am hearing that Ruben Prey may be/is a done deal.

 

[Storm Tracker]

So this Ruben kid looks really really REALLY good…

 

[Section3]

I don’t think it will be a top player type of kid. Just a kid that can practice hard, develop and maybe become something down the road.

Too bad. . .had hoped Keita would have been that type of kid

 

[Storm Tracker]

From a good source am hearing that Ruben Prey may be/is a done deal.

Is he 23 or ‘24?

 

[Gabelmc]

Is he 23 or ‘24?

He will be playing this coming season. Assuming he comes, this team will have the horses to win the Big East.