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RE: Hoops recruiting - bftb - 05-15-2020 02:11 PM
(05-14-2020 08:38 PM)The Answer UAB Wrote:(05-14-2020 08:21 PM)Ima Blazer Wrote: He’ll be a fan favorite, strictly business on the floor. Never a doubt he’s giving you a 100%. I’m expecting him to give us 11 or 12 pts and 8 to 10 rebounds most games. It’s not out of the question that he plays this year.
Are they shooting for a family medical waiver or something?
I think people have guessed that from Kennedy's "immediate" comments, and Jemison's tweet about going back home because of COVID. I suspect quite a few folks will be playing the corona-card for transferring back closer home, to get their waiver. I know we were all surprised that Jeremiah Bell was eligible two years ago, and this looks like a better case than he had. I hope it works out for Jemison, and for UAB.
RE: Hoops recruiting - MAN4UAB - 05-15-2020 02:47 PM
(05-15-2020 02:06 PM)bftb Wrote:(05-15-2020 01:46 PM)frenchbeef Wrote:
He's definitely not a power forward. He's a shooter, likes to spot up from three, and generally doesn't want to be inconvenienced by going into the paint. I'm good with that if he can stand out there and drain the three-ball.
I remember AK playing the same way. He wasn’t a power forward either.
RE: Hoops recruiting - The Answer UAB - 05-15-2020 02:59 PM
We definitely need some more shooting on the team. Rotegard seems like she would fit that bill. Hopefully he'd be ready to play immediately
RE: Hoops recruiting - BlazrDawg - 05-15-2020 03:03 PM
(05-15-2020 02:47 PM)MAN4UAB Wrote:(05-15-2020 02:06 PM)bftb Wrote:(05-15-2020 01:46 PM)frenchbeef Wrote:
He's definitely not a power forward. He's a shooter, likes to spot up from three, and generally doesn't want to be inconvenienced by going into the paint. I'm good with that if he can stand out there and drain the three-ball.
I remember AK playing the same way. He wasn’t a power forward either.
Based on the videos, the guy seems to have some basketball skills beside just shooting 3's ( passes well, gives it up when his teammate has a chance to score an easy 2). Might be an AK clone.
RE: Hoops recruiting - THE_LEGEND - 05-15-2020 03:07 PM
(05-15-2020 01:53 PM)biglizard Wrote:(05-15-2020 01:22 PM)58-56 Wrote:(05-15-2020 12:58 PM)UABrandon Wrote: Looks like on verbalcommits we offered 6'7 PF Tobias Rotegard (2020) out of Sunrise Christian Academy. From his highlights it looks like he's a big time 3pt threat
Averaged 14.4 and shot 41.5 from 3 in his last Euro youth championship. Poured in 19 against Portugal and 17 against Belarus. Only 16 against Iceland. Must have been unnerved by the Viking Clap.
If we sign him, do we have to bring back the Big Gay Viking mascot?
No. But we'd have to add smoked fish to the concession stand menu. That should be interesting
they already got those. they go by the name "hotdog"
RE: Hoops recruiting - blazers9911 - 05-15-2020 03:49 PM
(05-15-2020 12:03 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: Exactly. Hopefully Pearl will get the book thrown at him one day and Auburn will be sufficiently punished but it won’t be what they really deserve for playing dumb and looking the other way.
The fact that LSU has a coach still in place who was recorded violating rules makes me doubt there is any chance of this.
RE: Hoops recruiting - THE_LEGEND - 05-15-2020 04:34 PM
(05-15-2020 03:49 PM)blazers9911 Wrote:(05-15-2020 12:03 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote: Exactly. Hopefully Pearl will get the book thrown at him one day and Auburn will be sufficiently punished but it won’t be what they really deserve for playing dumb and looking the other way.
The fact that LSU has a coach still in place who was recorded violating rules makes me doubt there is any chance of this.
that HBO special on the College Bball cheating scandal was unreal. Wade was recorded talking about cutting checks. The kid that took the fall said Wade was "gangster" and didn't care about getting caught and pushed back on the accusations and daring anybody to indict him.
everybody should watch that documentary if you got the HBO.
RE: Hoops recruiting - 58-56 - 05-15-2020 11:50 PM
I really hope AK can get this guy. UAB has never had a Norwegian player. It would be worth serving lutefisk in Bartow (which would help with the whole social distance thing).
He even comes with his own theme song:
RE: Hoops recruiting - BlazerGreen - 05-16-2020 07:17 AM
Tamell Pearson lands at Western Illinois.
RE: Hoops recruiting - frenchbeef - 05-16-2020 08:02 AM
Good read here on Tobias Rotegard
RE: Hoops recruiting - THE_LEGEND - 05-16-2020 08:20 AM
Good luck Tamell!
you are now a Fighting Leatherneck! go forth and conquer
Hoops recruiting - Blazing Saddles - 05-16-2020 11:21 AM
(05-16-2020 08:02 AM)frenchbeef Wrote: Good read here on Tobias Rotegard
Smart kid. Hope he lands in Birmingham. AK could definitely develop this guy. His jump shot looks pure.
RE: Hoops recruiting - blazers9911 - 05-16-2020 01:56 PM
(05-16-2020 07:17 AM)BlazerGreen Wrote: Tamell Pearson lands at Western Illinois.
So that tells us all we need to know about what happened with him. I hope he goes on to have a great career there.
RE: Hoops recruiting - BlazerGreen - 05-16-2020 02:14 PM
(05-16-2020 01:56 PM)blazers9911 Wrote:(05-16-2020 07:17 AM)BlazerGreen Wrote: Tamell Pearson lands at Western Illinois.
So that tells us all we need to know about what happened with him. I hope he goes on to have a great career there.
Me too. Hope he's part of a big turnaround there. Western IL program has been around since 1910.
RE: Hoops recruiting - WesternBlazer - 05-16-2020 08:37 PM
We seem to be involved with Cheikh Faye, 6'6 JUCO wing from Chipola College - #76 ranked JUCO player. Had reportedly signed with EKU so I don't know where this recent interest comes from. Maybe they let him out of his commitment. Also, don't know if we have a spot available. Perhaps he's a backup to the kid from Norway...
RE: Hoops recruiting - BlazinBham - 05-16-2020 09:21 PM
@CFayeJr
RE: Hoops recruiting - frenchbeef - 05-16-2020 09:39 PM
(05-16-2020 08:37 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote: We seem to be involved with Cheikh Faye, 6'6 JUCO wing from Chipola College - #76 ranked JUCO player. Had reportedly signed with EKU so I don't know where this recent interest comes from. Maybe they let him out of his commitment. Also, don't know if we have a spot available. Perhaps he's a backup to the kid from Norway...
12.4 ppg
3.9 rpg
38% from 3 pt (Went 9-15 In one game. 6-11 in another)
82% FT
RE: Hoops recruiting - frenchbeef - 05-16-2020 10:06 PM
(05-16-2020 08:37 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote: We seem to be involved with Cheikh Faye, 6'6 JUCO wing from Chipola College - #76 ranked JUCO player. Had reportedly signed with EKU so I don't know where this recent interest comes from. Maybe they let him out of his commitment. Also, don't know if we have a spot available. Perhaps he's a backup to the kid from Norway...
RE: Hoops recruiting - bftb - 05-16-2020 10:08 PM
(05-16-2020 08:37 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote: We seem to be involved with Cheikh Faye, 6'6 JUCO wing from Chipola College - #76 ranked JUCO player. Had reportedly signed with EKU so I don't know where this recent interest comes from. Maybe they let him out of his commitment. Also, don't know if we have a spot available. Perhaps he's a backup to the kid from Norway...
He is from Senegal, and may have had some connection to Makhtar Gueye. He retweeted Gueye recently, for whatever that's worth.
Watching the video compilation that EKU tweeted of their signees, he looks pretty smooth, very athletic and has a nice shot. I wonder what the story is with EKU.
RE: Hoops recruiting - jthrashr - 05-18-2020 11:16 AM
If we can get both Rotegard and Faye, that would be a nice way to round out the roster.
Also, pretty impressive recruiting class for EKU's Hamilton. He's a coach to keep on the short-list of future hires. They press and launch threes the entire game.