(09-07-2021 05:21 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  

(09-07-2021 04:40 PM)elw4796 Wrote:  Pera gets a commitment from 2022 F Andrew Akuchie, who plays HS ball in Florida. Honestly, I've never been able to get a great read on him. He's definitely a forward, not really a wing. But also definitely not a guy who plays with his back to the basket in any of his highlight reels (not surprising in HS). Good enough athleticism. Heigh + athleticism make him a decent shot blocker in high school, though 6-9 and decent athleticism plays differently in HS than it does in college. Capable shooter and can put the ball on the floor.

Question obviously is his role in Pera's system. I'd say he profiles as the best defensive big that Pera has recruited (outside of Ondigo), something I've been clamoring for. More interesting will be what his offensive profile is when his first game rolls around. If he can become a legitimate paint stopper, then we won't need much more than a guy that can stand in the paint and dunk and occasionally stretch the floor.

QMB was a good defensive big - actually this guy reminds me a bit of him on film.

QMB was a very impactful defender, but I don't see too much similarity. QMB was not athletic at all - he was a good defender because he was super smart and used his body well. Akuchie's defensive prowess is more a result of his athleticism (could also be because of his instincts but we won't really know that until he's up against college players). Plus, QMB played exclusively in the paint and was very good posting up. Akuchie's offensive game is more diverse and there's no evidence that he has 25% of QMB's post game.

But on the other hand, if he's half as impactful as QMB early in his career, then Akuchie would be a recruiting win.