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Post by hoobs on May 3, 2021 12:55:59 GMT -8
Believe our next recruit IS that "athletic 3 & D wing", so Mitchell would be recruited to fill that role. Hence the questions.... I really doubt Dutch goes beyond 14 scholarships next year, which adding Mitchell would give us, even if 2 are targeted to RS. He's gone with 12 every other year. IMO Mitchell's plan B to another plan A, if not plan C. I went and finished the watching the video While he’s 6’8”, he’s definitely can be a combo 3/4... he could even play a little 2. He’s got mad skills IMO Recruiting websites seem to think he was a 6'5" SF coming out of high school
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Post by azteccc on May 3, 2021 14:05:50 GMT -8
Film reminds me of JJ
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Post by aztecdan8 on May 3, 2021 14:10:32 GMT -8
I went and finished the watching the video While he’s 6’8”, he’s definitely can be a combo 3/4... he could even play a little 2. He’s got mad skills IMO I don't see him at the 3 at all. I think he could play the 4, since that's how BC used their 5, but defensively I don't see him defending perimeter players. If we landed him I'd see that as a strong indication that Keshad would start/play the 3, backed by Evans with Bradley sliding over on occasion. Mitchell would probably battle Diabate & AG for the "4" with all 3 also capable of playing the 5 in an emergency (i.e. both Nate & AG out due to injuries). If you haven’t yet, watch the whole video. You just keep seeing layer upon layer of skills, energy, athleticism and IQ. This guy has obviously already VERY good with tons of upside. Also, he can absolutely defend 1-4/5 in a switching D... which is what Dutcher wants. This guy might be able to that better than anyone we’ve had in awhile. Watch the video. I also think his capabilities will give us the flexibility to size up or size down. I almost wish I hadn’t watch the video as now I REALLY want him.
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Post by sdcoug on May 3, 2021 14:24:42 GMT -8
I don't see him at the 3 at all. I think he could play the 4, since that's how BC used their 5, but defensively I don't see him defending perimeter players. If we landed him I'd see that as a strong indication that Keshad would start/play the 3, backed by Evans with Bradley sliding over on occasion. Mitchell would probably battle Diabate & AG for the "4" with all 3 also capable of playing the 5 in an emergency (i.e. both Nate & AG out due to injuries). If you haven’t yet, watch the whole video. You just keep seeing layer upon layer of skills, energy, athleticism and IQ. This guy has obviously already VERY good with tons of upside. Also, he can absolutely defend 1-4/5 in a switching D... which is what Dutcher wants. This guy might be able to that better than anyone we’ve had in awhile. Watch the video. I also think his capabilities will give us the flexibility to size up or size down. I almost wish I hadn’t watch the video as now I REALLY want him. I have. He's a 4/5 in my eyes, and agree as a 4/5 he can effectively switch on ball screens but I do not seeing him as a perimeter player in any capacity. Especially defensively. He's most effective in the paint and while he could improve his 3 point shooting, his shot isn't pure & the the fact he's always been a very low usage offensive guy & has been ineffective around the perimeter despite already playing 4 years doesn't lead me to believe it can change that drastically. These are highlight films - the 3's shown are one-third of his entire season. He's basically Tomiac's size. I don't see him as someone who can play the 3. A fairly mobile 4 & strong enough to man the 5, sure.
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Post by KickAztec on May 3, 2021 16:24:02 GMT -8
I don't mean to throw cold water on the enthusiasm, but if I had a vote, I would rather land an effective 3 point shooter that can light it up in case Dinwiddie isn't ready this year. I think Mitchell is a good defender and rebounder who can probably play our defensive system well, but I agree with sdcoug; these are highlight videos. Where are the vids where he contributed to a 4-16 season, including 2-11 in conference? Yikes.
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Post by sdcoug on May 3, 2021 16:34:00 GMT -8
I don't mean to throw cold water on the enthusiasm, but if I had a vote, I would rather land an effective 3 point shooter that can light it up in case Dinwiddie isn't ready this year. I think Mitchell is a good defender and rebounder who can probably play our defensive system well, but I agree with sdcoug; these are highlight videos. Where are the vids where he contributed to a 4-16 season, including 2-11 in conference? Yikes. Same! I have no problem with Mitchell IF the coaches are comfortable with someone else manning the "3" in our system, or at least they're comfortable we'll have enough perimeter threats outside of Mitchell on the floor. I think he'd make a terrific "4" in our system.
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Post by Lloyd on May 6, 2021 7:04:36 GMT -8
SDSU: from Top 4 to Top 3
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Post by couldashoulda on May 6, 2021 9:01:23 GMT -8
I don't mean to throw cold water on the enthusiasm, but if I had a vote, I would rather land an effective 3 point shooter that can light it up in case Dinwiddie isn't ready this year. I think Mitchell is a good defender and rebounder who can probably play our defensive system well, but I agree with sdcoug; these are highlight videos. Where are the vids where he contributed to a 4-16 season, including 2-11 in conference? Yikes.Just want to point out that Yanni Wetzell came from a Vandy team that went 9-23 overall and 0-18 in the SEC. Talk about Yikes! And Yanni wasn't even a starter on that team. I have faith in Dutch and Co's ability to see things others don't and to coach them up in the Aztec way.
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Post by sdcoug on May 6, 2021 9:19:12 GMT -8
I don't mean to throw cold water on the enthusiasm, but if I had a vote, I would rather land an effective 3 point shooter that can light it up in case Dinwiddie isn't ready this year. I think Mitchell is a good defender and rebounder who can probably play our defensive system well, but I agree with sdcoug; these are highlight videos. Where are the vids where he contributed to a 4-16 season, including 2-11 in conference? Yikes.Just want to point out that Yanni Wetzell came from a Vandy team that went 9-23 overall and 0-18 in the SEC. Talk about Yikes! And Yanni wasn't even a starter on that team. I have faith in Dutch and Co's ability to see things others don't and to coach them up in the Aztec way. Or Flynn's 12-19/4-14 or Feagin's 11-20/8-10. Pointing out their record as a way of criticism is ridiculous. While I take "highlight videos" with a major grain of salt, I take their team's record with a spoonful. His stats show he's not a perimeter player, so showing a few 3s does nothing but highlight his stroke, but damn he's an efficient scorer while playing a limited role as a 4/5 (not a 3) at BC.
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Post by standiego on May 6, 2021 10:06:47 GMT -8
Agree fits the mold of a solid defender at the 4/5 position - did he only play 16 games last year as a starter because of injury ?
Interesting competition - does he get numerous calls to go back to his home state Minnesota - where they are rebuilding the team and could be PT or to Utah with the former USU coach who is also rebuilding their team - both P5 schools or come here to SDSU ?
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Post by sdcoug on May 6, 2021 11:03:12 GMT -8
Agree fits the mold of a solid defender at the 4/5 position - did he only play 16 games last year as a starter because of injury ? Interesting competition - does he get numerous calls to go back to his home state Minnesota - where they are rebuilding the team and could be PT or to Utah with the former USU coach who is also rebuilding their team - both P5 schools or come here to SDSU ? Believe he missed 1 game earlier due to an injury, but the last 3 was due to an "undisclosed" reason. Could have simply been he knew he was leaving. Should be interesting. Smith & 1 of his assistants recruited Mitchell out of high school, so they have a long-standing relationship. They also have Riley Batton at the 4 & Carlson at the 5, and he's not replacing either of them IMO. U Minn probably has the biggest need, given they only have a FR at center + Fox at PF. But they also give him the least chance at playing for a winner. I like our chances if we truly want him (i.e. if he's a Plan A vs. B or C).
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Post by Den60 on May 6, 2021 18:26:33 GMT -8
I don't mean to throw cold water on the enthusiasm, but if I had a vote, I would rather land an effective 3 point shooter that can light it up in case Dinwiddie isn't ready this year. I think Mitchell is a good defender and rebounder who can probably play our defensive system well, but I agree with sdcoug; these are highlight videos. Where are the vids where he contributed to a 4-16 season, including 2-11 in conference? Yikes. And we just added what you wanted in Chad Baker, 6'7" wing who shot 41.7% from beyond the arc.
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Post by sdsuball on May 6, 2021 19:44:15 GMT -8
I don't mean to throw cold water on the enthusiasm, but if I had a vote, I would rather land an effective 3 point shooter that can light it up in case Dinwiddie isn't ready this year. I think Mitchell is a good defender and rebounder who can probably play our defensive system well, but I agree with sdcoug; these are highlight videos. Where are the vids where he contributed to a 4-16 season, including 2-11 in conference? Yikes. And we just added what you wanted in Chad Baker, 6'7" wing who shot 41.7% from beyond the arc. Speaking of which, that probably means that we are out of the competition for Mitchell? Which imo is fine with me - I'm happy with Baker at the 3 and Keshad at the 4.
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Post by KickAztec on May 7, 2021 16:59:52 GMT -8
I don't mean to throw cold water on the enthusiasm, but if I had a vote, I would rather land an effective 3 point shooter that can light it up in case Dinwiddie isn't ready this year. I think Mitchell is a good defender and rebounder who can probably play our defensive system well, but I agree with sdcoug; these are highlight videos. Where are the vids where he contributed to a 4-16 season, including 2-11 in conference? Yikes. And we just added what you wanted in Chad Baker, 6'7" wing who shot 41.7% from beyond the arc. Yep, I think Baker was the final piece of the puzzle. The competition on this team between now and November is going to be epic!
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Post by Den60 on May 7, 2021 18:24:00 GMT -8
And we just added what you wanted in Chad Baker, 6'7" wing who shot 41.7% from beyond the arc. Yep, I think Baker was the final piece of the puzzle. The competition on this team between now and November is going to be epic! Yeah, Dutch did good.
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Post by ramrodd23 on May 7, 2021 18:27:37 GMT -8
And we just added what you wanted in Chad Baker, 6'7" wing who shot 41.7% from beyond the arc. Yep, I think Baker was the final piece of the puzzle. Except, the coaches are trying hard to get Mitchell.
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Post by jp92grad on May 7, 2021 19:20:19 GMT -8
Now it is important to keep the coaching staff together with so many new pieces.
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Post by aztecdan8 on May 8, 2021 8:50:23 GMT -8
Yep, I think Baker was the final piece of the puzzle. Except, the coaches are trying hard to get Mitchell. I want him, I hope they get him. He’s only for 1 year, I like everything in skill set, we will be better with him. Plus he will give us even more injury buffer. He will start if he comes here IMO.
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Post by ignoranus on May 8, 2021 9:26:48 GMT -8
If this guy chooses the Aztecs, this team will be going a long way in MM!
The team will be stacked with really good/versatile players.
Viejas gonna be Rockin'
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Post by standiego on May 8, 2021 10:10:05 GMT -8
This past week Utah had 2 more players leave so they have additional PT for players am not sure where Minnesota stands for PT and is his home state with a new coach also from Minnesota
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