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Post by nebraztec on Jul 20, 2010 9:42:15 GMT -8
has Aztecs in his top 3 according to Rivals. He's rated the 15th best shooting guard in the nation & # 48 overall player. His other two are UCLA & Arizona!!!
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Post by Aztec For Life on Jul 20, 2010 10:02:23 GMT -8
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Post by pokinsky on Jul 20, 2010 10:08:32 GMT -8
considering we are loaded at G it wouldn't seem like the best fit to take on another ... but this guy seems special. His game and hype are similar to why I am so jacked about Jamaal Franklin playing for us. Like Franklin, he's long and athletic and players can't stop him from getting to the rim and they are disruptive on D ... although neither is considered the best jump shooter.
Powell (espn)... "he's the best athlete out west and affects the game at both ends due to his hustle and savvy. He plays at a relentless pace..."
Powell has blown up over the last few months and received offers from everyone so it's great to hear he has trimmed 'bigger names' off of his list and SDSU remains top 3. Hopefully it's a package deal with Powell and Maxey. (does anyone know if Maxey went to a prep school?)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 10:16:03 GMT -8
If he's that good, I'm sure we can find a place for him.
That said, I continue to be a bit concerned about bigs. If we can add bigs of the caliber of the guards we're getting, SDSU basketball is on the cusp of doing great things (And no, I DON'T think that's overstating it.)
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Post by aztecryan on Jul 20, 2010 10:18:57 GMT -8
I think he ends up at UCLA. Interesting how USC isn't in the mix. They might be if he visits there.
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Post by theMesa on Jul 20, 2010 10:20:07 GMT -8
This kid is one of the reasons why UCLA won't come to Viejas arena to play us and get their *ss kicked. It would reflect badly on them and recruits in the area would look at SDSU more favorably.
Hopefully, he isn't including SDSU on his list just to be politically correct.
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Post by pokinsky on Jul 20, 2010 10:32:47 GMT -8
in the interview he states Fisher was on him before he blew up and that is why he respects SDSU (similar to why Leonard came here). He also wants to play right away and therefor might pass on teams like Kansas, etc. I assume Powell is going to wait until the late signing period to get a feel for playing time by who is turning pro, injuries, etc. We are looking at a lot of 3 guard lineups over the next few year if he signs with us. SDSU, Ariz and UCLA all brought in 2 SG's for the 2010 class and all are fairly stocked at guard. Ariz and UCLA also have offers to higher rated guards for the 2011 class. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 10:34:01 GMT -8
I know we are loaded at guard, but I would love to have Powell. He really is a game changer, trust me. If you are in San Diego, do yourself a favor and go to a Lincoln game this winter. He's one of the most explosive athletes (guard in particular) that I have seen play at the high school level.
Would love to have Powell and a mix of forwards/centers sign with us. Powell, Crowder, Anderson, Cain, Maxey.... that would be my wish list.
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Post by Pssst13 on Jul 20, 2010 10:37:19 GMT -8
This kid is one of the reasons why UCLA won't come to Viejas arena to play us and get their *ss kicked. It would reflect badly on them and recruits in the area would look at SDSU more favorably. Hopefully, he isn't including SDSU on his list just to be politically correct. From the same article: SLAM: So do you have any favorites?
NP: I mean, like the west coast is good but traveling makes all the other places look great. I would say my favorites right now are San Diego State because Coach has been on me before all this stuff happened, from Day 1. UCLA Coach Scott Garson, he’s funny I like him. Arizona Coach Archie Miller I don’t know if we ever stop emailing each other. James Harden got me interested in Arizona State. Coach Laflour from UConn always has me laughing too. |
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Post by sportnlyf on Jul 20, 2010 10:53:50 GMT -8
I can't help but wonder if he comes from the same bloodlines as past local stars Art and Charlie Powell. Sounds like we may need an established comedian to help recruit him - whatever it takes.
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Post by Old School on Jul 20, 2010 11:09:35 GMT -8
This kid is one of the reasons why UCLA won't come to Viejas arena to play us and get their *ss kicked. It would reflect badly on them and recruits in the area would look at SDSU more favorably. Hopefully, he isn't including SDSU on his list just to be politically correct. From the same article: SLAM: So do you have any favorites?
NP: I mean, like the west coast is good but traveling makes all the other places look great. I would say my favorites right now are San Diego State because Coach has been on me before all this stuff happened, from Day 1. UCLA Coach Scott Garson, he’s funny I like him. Arizona Coach Archie Miller I don’t know if we ever stop emailing each other. James Harden got me interested in Arizona State. Coach Laflour from UConn always has me laughing too.His story with Fisher being on him "before all of this stuff happened" sounds similar to Kawhi Leonard's. Oldie Out |
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Post by Old School on Jul 20, 2010 11:15:43 GMT -8
Oldie Out
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Post by pokinsky on Jul 20, 2010 11:30:49 GMT -8
2011 projected guards
PG: Thames (soph), Labradford (soph)
SG: Franklin (soph), Tapley (jr), Rahon (jr), Powell (fresh)
Assuming leonard comes back for his junior year, we will have 5 players (6 with Powell) who probably expect to start at the guard positions and Powell will not come if he rides the pine. How does it work?
Solution:
Leonard will be much better than any freshman PF coming in, so he plays most of his minutes at PF which basically opens up 40 minutes at wing/SF and we primarily play 3 guard lineups. Franklin and Powell play much bigger than listed heights because of their athleticism. 2 deep at wing and guard and Leonard helps bolster our depleted frontline.
PG: Thames, Labradford
SG: Tapley, Rahon
W/SF: Franklin, Powell
SF/PF: Leonard, Shelton, ... 2011 recruit
PF/C: Crowder, ... 2011 recruit, 2011 recruit
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 20, 2010 12:01:24 GMT -8
2011 projected guards PG: Thames (soph), Labradford (soph) SG: Franklin (soph), Tapley (jr), Rahon (jr), Powell (fresh) Assuming leonard comes back for his junior year, we will have 5 players (6 with Powell) who probably expect to start at the guard positions and Powell will not come if he rides the pine. How does it work? Solution: Leonard will be much better than any freshman PF coming in, so he plays most of his minutes at PF which basically opens up 40 minutes at wing/SF and we primarily play 3 guard lineups. Franklin and Powell play much bigger than listed heights because of their athleticism. 2 deep at wing and guard and Leonard helps bolster our depleted frontline. PG: Thames, Labradford SG: Tapley, Rahon W/SF: Franklin, Powell SF/PF: Leonard, Shelton, ... 2011 recruit PF/C: Crowder, ... 2011 recruit, 2011 recruit Leonard at PF is what I want to see. Last year he played minutes at PF. I expect 6-8 minutes a game at PF for him this year. That opens up 16-18 minutes a game for JFrank at SF. Shelton, Cheriet, and Carlwell will all be fighting JFrank for minutes through Leonard's postion. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 12:01:46 GMT -8
Jamaal would simply be a wing player in this situation, just like Pokinsky says. He would likely back up Leonard at the 3 and Norman would back up Chase at the 2. Both would be similar offensive players and Jamaal's size would allow him to guard the oppositions SF. If Leonard were here as a junior, and assuming some other chips fall into place, I think our lineup would look something like this: PG: LaBradford Franklin, X Thames, James Rahon SG: Chase Tapley, Norman Powell, James Rahon, Jamaal Franklin SF: Kawhi Leonard, Jamaal Franklin, Tim Shelton PF: Bryant Crowder, Kawhi Leonard, Tim Shelton PF: Ryan Anderson, Damien Cain, Nathan Maxey  (2011 recruits) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 12:10:23 GMT -8
I like Leonard at the SF position more, as he creates a major mismatch for opposing small forwards. The same argument can be made for him at the PF, as he can bring a big outside to guard him and then take the ball to the hoop. He is a very special player and his status as a "tweener" benefits him more than it hurts him, IMO. Not a lot of SF/PFs out there who can guard virtually anyone on the court and even play the 1 or 2 spot on offense for a few possessions here and there. *I like him at PF as well, like you say, 6 to maybe even 10 minutes a game would be ideal so we can open up some minutes on the wing. Leonard at PF is what I want to see. Last year he played minutes at PF. I expect 6-8 minutes a game at PF for him this year. That opens up 16-18 minutes a game for JFrank at SF. Shelton, Cheriet, and Carlwell will all be fighting JFrank for minutes through Leonard's postion. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 12:35:49 GMT -8
Interesting how USC isn't in the mix. They're not only going to be or are on NCAA probation, despite having a brand spanking new arena which is one of the finest in the country, their average attendance was less than ours last season. So I don't see SC getting anything but second tier kids for the next several years at least. |
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Post by pokinsky on Jul 20, 2010 13:04:33 GMT -8
Interesting how USC isn't in the mix. They're not only going to be or are on NCAA probation, despite having a brand spanking new arena which is one of the finest in the country, their average attendance was less than ours last season. So I don't see SC getting anything but second tier kids for the next several years at least. Their self imposed 1 year postseason ban is over, so they're not on probation .. but they still lose another scholarship for 10-11 and already have 3 committed so they just might not have room. |
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Post by miners22 on Jul 20, 2010 14:18:51 GMT -8
Obviously, there are a lot of HS guards who may be ready make an impact in their Frosh year than bigs. There is always room for a "good player" regardless of position! However, too many guards means that someone will not get a chance to play, which will lead to tranfers.
HS players who have been hyped up by the AAU circuit have the attitude that they can play and should start! I'm certain that a Coach would love to have a loaded D1 College team. The problem is, can a loaded (talented/athlectic at every position) SDSU team win it all? It takes more than talent and athlecticism to win it all. Somone on this talented/athlectic team must sacrifice
his game; his individual goals; and his playing time for the benefit
of the team!
We are going to learn a lot about SDSU Aztecs next season because I believe that the Aztecs are a talented/athlectic team. Aztecs have one of the top Coaches in America. Aztecs play in a nice venue and are located on one of the most beautiful cities in America. So, Aztecs should win it all, right? Finally, I believe UK had one of the most talented and athletic teams in NCAA history.
Heck, UK team put 5 of its players in the NBA and they were all
#1 Draft picks! But, did UK win the NCAA Title this past season?
NO! No problem with stockpiling talented players on your roster.
But, can the Aztecs win MWC League, Tourney and their first NCAA tournament game next season? The current Aztecs will answer this question.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 14:26:32 GMT -8
He's got an elite teammate, Tyree Robinson (2013), who is also considering us...
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(2011 recruits)