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OCASCM07
05-22-2012, 09:16 AM
From Rivals:

DeShaun Morman blew up this past year after making the move to Washington (D.C.) Coolidge High.

The Richmond, Va., native attended Meadowbrook High his first three years, but moved a few hours North to Coolidge. He blew up this past season and moved all the way up to No. 114 overall in the Rivals.com rankings.

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound lefty averaged 15.4 points per game his junior year, but exploded for 28 against Rockville (Md.) Montrose Christian in a 51-49 win Jan. 26, that helped put him on the map.

Washington (D.C.) Coolidge High junior wing DeShaun Morman is ranked No. 114 in the country by Rivals.com.
Coolidge went on to win its first DCIAA title since 1988, and a spot in the ESPN National High School Invitational. The team fell to 29-8 overall on the season after losing 79-44 to Findlay Prep of Henderson, Nev., but Morman had made his mark.

"It was real big during my first year at Coolidge and I fit in pretty well with the team," said Morman, 18. "We were like brothers and had that good bond."

Several new colleges have started to recruit him and he'll be a popular recruit during the July evaluation period with Virginia Assault.

"I've heard from UVa, UMass, Providence, Cincinnati, Illinois, High Point and plenty more to go," said Morman, who is likely seeking a new school for next year. "I just went out and played hard during April. I crashed the boards hard, played defense, and that is what the coaches like."

Morman and Virginia Assault bowed out against Team Loaded in the playoffs at the Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest in Hampton, Va. Morman's ability to create havoc with his athleticism and create his own shot on offense were his calling cards.

Morman has listed offers from Cincinnati, George Washington, Massachusetts, Murray State, Providence, Seton Hall, UNLV, Virginia and VCU. NC State started to recruit him during his junior season, but would like to evaluate him more in the future. NCSU assistant coach Rob Moxley is recruiting him.

"I've been talking to them before but haven't in a while," Morman said. "It was pretty big to talk to them and they were telling me my game needed to come up a little bit more and to get stronger. My offensive game like my jumpshot and handles [could improve]. I just have to work on that."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs5VfJT-ixw&feature=plcp

Looks pretty good overall and has a nice stroke from long and mid. Uses his left a little too much in traffic on the right side of the hoop to my liking though but I'm sure they can get that out of his game. Looks pretty good on defense from the video.

Pruke
05-22-2012, 12:41 PM
We need more lefties on this team :)

Looks like he might be a good addition to the backcourt - one that might contribute a little early, but more later in his collegiate career. Let's hope he joins the Cat crew.

GoBearcats31
11-10-2012, 03:04 PM
@chbrendel
2013 VA SG/SF Deshaun Morman is on an official visit to Cincinnati.

weez1414
11-10-2012, 05:48 PM
This should be a must get even though we already have 2 guards for next year. Big time scorer who can create his ownshot. Not sure the other 2 can score like him. Cash leaving and Killa maybe (which I think he has not shot being drafted) UC will need someone to put the ball in the hoop.

GoBearcats31
11-10-2012, 05:58 PM
Still down to Rutgers and UC. Visited Rutgers recently and that was his first trip there. He has already visited UC unofficially.

In August, a Maryland-based site rated him #3 combo guard/shooting guard in the region, behind only an OSU commit and a Villanova commit (both Top 100 guys) http://marylandhoops.net/?p=940
#9 overall in that DC/Baltimore/Virginia region, which produces lots of talent
http://marylandhoops.net/?p=980

Currently playing his ball in Florida

GoBearcats31
11-16-2012, 11:06 AM
@EvanDanielsFOX
Kenny Gillions tells Scout that Deshaun Morman just committed to Cincinnati.


Credit goes to Antwan Jackson. Morman is athletic, can defend and is versatile. Good pick up.

jbreeds1
11-16-2012, 11:25 AM
@EvanDanielsFOX
Kenny Gillions tells Scout that Deshaun Morman just committed to Cincinnati.


Credit goes to Antwan Jackson. Morman is athletic, can defend and is versatile. Good pick up.

I'm digging this guy. Seems very underrated. Watched a couple of highlight videos and he looks like a top 100 type of player just by the eye test. Good get Mick!

So does this mean we're out on Jermaine Lawrence?

GoBearcats31
11-16-2012, 11:30 AM
I'm digging this guy. Seems very underrated. Watched a couple of highlight videos and he looks like a top 100 type of player just by the eye test. Good get Mick!

So does this mean we're out on Jermaine Lawrence?

I don't think it should mean this at all. You simply cannot stop recruiting. You can't predict a transfer, or grades issues for a recruit, or someone deciding they want to get of their release, etc.

GoBearcats31
11-16-2012, 11:31 AM
@ReggieRankin
Really liked PG DeShaun Morman at the Florida Fall Festival 6'3, 190 strong, athletic and physical lefty. Plays above the rim.

‏@ReggieRankin
Nice sneak move by Cincy!

Cpaw
11-16-2012, 12:22 PM
@chbrendel
"Just confirmed original report from Evan Daniels that Deshaun Morman has committed to Cincinnati."

Awesome News!!!!!

OCASCM07
11-16-2012, 01:55 PM
Like I just said on BearcatLair...I'm officially okay with Killa going pro with Morman in the fold as long as we get Lawrence in return.

GoBearcats31
11-17-2012, 09:43 AM
As posted just after 11 a.m. yesterday, Morman committed to the Bearcats. Hardly anyone has said anything, so I wanted to push this to the top.

Pruke
11-17-2012, 05:37 PM
Pumped - nuff said

coach
11-18-2012, 09:30 AM
I'm digging this guy. Seems very underrated. Watched a couple of highlight videos and he looks like a top 100 type of player just by the eye test. Good get Mick!

So does this mean we're out on Jermaine Lawrence?

I would suspect there is a pretty good possibility that the big kid strickland may be a redshirt if they can land lawrence. Also, you never know if someone may leave.

Cats for Life
11-18-2012, 11:55 AM
Strickland is a post player. Lawrence is a face up 4/small forward. Will play the 3 in the pros most likely. I agree Strickland could redshirt but landing Lawrence has no effect on that

levydl
11-19-2012, 11:39 AM
I would suspect there is a pretty good possibility that the big kid strickland may be a redshirt if they can land lawrence. Also, you never know if someone may leave.

A redshirt still counts as a scholarship.

OCASCM07
11-19-2012, 02:14 PM
The only way we get Lawrence at this point is if Mick either pulls a Pitino and throws Sanders, JD3, or Guyn off of the team which I doubt will happen because of his character, If Morman cannot academically qualify next year and goes to a JuCo, or if Killa goes pro which is by far the most likely thing to happen after Morman not academically qualifying.

That or KJ's parents are well enough off (based on a rumor I've heard) that they are willing to pay for a year of his college while he is considered a walk-on to replace Eppensteiner while Lawrence gets his scholarship. This would be by far the best thing to occur for our talent if Killa stays but not sure how that would work since we offered him a scholly and he already accepted it in writing.

GoBearcats31
11-19-2012, 03:44 PM
The only way we get Lawrence at this point is if Mick either pulls a Pitino and throws Sanders, JD3, or Guyn off of the team which I doubt will happen because of his character, If Morman cannot academically qualify next year and goes to a JuCo, or if Killa goes pro which is by far the most likely thing to happen after Morman not academically qualifying.

That or KJ's parents are well enough off (based on a rumor I've heard) that they are willing to pay for a year of his college while he is considered a walk-on to replace Eppensteiner while Lawrence gets his scholarship. This would be by far the best thing to occur for our talent if Killa stays but not sure how that would work since we offered him a scholly and he already accepted it in writing.

A lot can happen you cannot predict. While I don't advocate pushing some out, if you have the chance to add a Top 20 talent you cannot just throw in the towel. I think a number of things could happen.

blackcattitude
11-21-2012, 11:30 AM
if Jermaine Lawrence wants to come here on Tuesday, Kelvin Gaines will have a degenerative something on Wednesday

GoBearcats31
11-21-2012, 06:09 PM
As many know, Morman is signed sealed and delivered. Welcome to the Bearcats!

Corporateballa
11-23-2012, 12:04 AM
Is there a better coach in the country the Mick at landing 6'3", 3-star, combo guards?

weez1414
11-23-2012, 12:54 AM
If mick can land lawrence (which i still think is a long shot with the cuse still in the mix) and is close to home. I have no problem kicking someone off the team unethical or not. Lawrence will be a huge difference maker,an absolute game changer. But this morman and caupain are lethal scorers

weez1414
02-16-2013, 11:40 AM
Im trying to find the article i read but Morman is playing down in Florida in that tourney and it says hes looking at 2 other schools right now. I know his grades arent right yet and the whole scholly thing but seems like hes trying to go elsewhere. Id like to have him they say hes a pure scorer. Theres others i could mention that we could lose to make room for him if he gets his schooling right. At this point i just want scorers, im done with this defense first crap.

weez1414
02-16-2013, 11:45 AM
Scratch that Rivals just has something messed up. Its definately Morman and his squad but the school list is completely wrong. So if he passes i guess he is coming here which is good.

weez1414
02-19-2013, 02:59 PM
Morman and Strickland were labeled the 2 best players at the Beach Blast last weekend. Pair them with Caupain and Lawrence it should be pretty sick class coming in.