2012 NY PF Chris Obekpa (offer)

Lobot · 07-13-2011, 05:32 PM

Chris Obekpa '12

Ht: 6-8 Wt: 210
Position: PF
Year: Class of 2012
High School: Our Savior New American School
(Centereach, NY)

Lobot · 07-27-2011, 03:13 PM

Offered today per Hoop Scoop.

GoBearcats31 · 09-12-2011, 05:42 PM

http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/09/12/o...io-of-schools/

Chris Obekpa, a 6-foot-9 Nigerian power forward at Our Savior New American on Long Island, hosted head coaches from UCLA, Providence and Cincinnati on Sunday for in-home visits.

Ben Howland had Phil Mathews with him. Ed Cooley brought Andre LaFleur and Mick Cronin was accompanied by Darren Savino.

...

“We spoke about possibly taking an unofficial to Providence,” Jaklitsch said. “We spoke to UCLA and Cincinnati about taking official visits out there once he gets his SAT and everything.”

JerseySean · 09-13-2011, 09:45 AM

From what I've read, he sounds like a great kid. Interested in academics, works hard, and values defense. Another "raw talent" on offense, but something tells me he fits that prototypical Bearcat mode of tough defense, long athleticism, and high upside.

Also, it seems like nearly every BEast school is interested and/or has offered, including UConn, St. John's, Providence, Villanova, and Seton Hall. WVU has also expressed interest. Let's hope our pipeline from NYC continues...

GoBearcats31 · 10-23-2011, 12:57 PM

http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/22/n...-to-sign-late/

Will wait until spring (April) to sign

Obekpa, a native of Nigeria, is considering a slew of high-major programs, including UConn, Providence, Cincinnati, UCLA, St. John’s, Georgia Tech, Florida and Kentucky. Kentucky has yet to offer.

Not sure how good this guy is and if UC is actively going after him/he's interested in UC. But I'd like to add another big guy since we are losing Gates and returning Mbodj and Gaines who are unproven at this point.

GoBearcats31 · 11-09-2011, 11:52 AM

Jeff Borzello (CBS) - Chris Obekpa, one of the best defensive players in the country, will decide in the late period, according to Our Savior New American (N.Y.) assistant coach Eric Jaklitsch. Connecticut, Cincinnati, St. John's, Florida, Kentucky, UCLA, Providence, Seton Hall, Georgia Tech and DePaul are all in the mix for the 6-foot-8 power forward.

GoBearcats31 · 12-16-2011, 07:32 PM

Small little update: http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/12/16/c...ing-officials/

Cats4Ever · 12-21-2011, 08:03 AM

That photo of him blocking the shot looks a lot like K-Mart blocking a shot. Don't want to compare him, but my first thought of that photo was of Kenyon.

Cross your fingers.

GoBearcats31 · 12-27-2011, 10:30 AM

Our Savior New American power forward Chris Obekpa will visit Cincinnati when the Bearcats play Louisville on February 23rd. The 6-foot-8 shot blocker is considered one of the elite big men in the Class of 2012 and would immediately give Mick Cronin a piece to plug into the middle once Yancy Gates graduates after the season.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/12/...llege-hoops-2/

#105 on Rivals (#15 center)
4-star on Scout (#15 PF, not in their top 100)
#91 on ESPN (#19 PF)

bearcat josh · 12-28-2011, 08:34 AM

This guy needs to be the main target right now. Go get em Mick!

GoBearcats31 · 01-15-2012, 10:50 AM

Mick Cronin is watching him right now per a number of twitter people (Scout, Rivals guys). So is Calhoun, Lavin.

Eric Bossi, Rivals: Cincinnati, St. John's and UConn among those watching. All head coaches plus an assistant. Jim Calhoun has two assistants with him.

ucmba2002 · 01-15-2012, 07:33 PM

really hope we get this guy..he would make an impact on interior defense next year

coach · 01-15-2012, 11:28 PM

it's important we do well in the big east tourney this year if we are to have any chance to land this kid out of the city. there was a buzz last year at the tourney after cronin got sanders and shaq thomas, and i suspect a strong showing at msg will be the biggest thing they can do a this point to have a chance to land him. however, it will be an uphill battle against uconn unless jc leaves.

the_one_12 · 01-19-2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucmba2002

really hope we get this guy..he would make an impact on interior defense next year

Would say we are the clubhouse leader for him HOWEVER big time schools are after him and competition is deep. Good thing is Mick is pushing HARD for him and was on him early.

GoBearcats31 · 01-20-2012, 09:11 PM

Eric Bossi, Rivals.com: "Cincinnati in the house tailing Chris Obekpa."

coach · 01-20-2012, 09:58 PM

you have to strike while the iron is hot, and now they are on the national presser i'm sure they are all over him. the buzz last year in nyc at the tourney was how cronin had made inroads into nyc with kpat, sanders and shaq thomas. hopefully that carries over with this kid. i really like the look of next year's squad with thomas becoming eligible and the outside shot we can land cobekpa as well.

bearcat josh · 01-21-2012, 08:29 AM

this guy blocks EVERYTHING!! had 20 blocks in one game!! would love to have this kid be a bearcat

weez1414 · 01-21-2012, 09:36 AM

Definately can fill Gates void. Gates don't block shots anyway. If UC lands Obekpa and Rubles with the guards we have coming back with Shaq Thomas Next Year will be bright. But hey I'm not done with this year yet. UC has something to prove in the BEAST.

weez1414 · 01-21-2012, 10:24 AM

Mick was on the scene again last night checking him out. Looking at his school list I'm biased but it looks lies he is UC'sto lose. UCONN could pose a threat but they are loaded down low already.

BearCatMarcher · 01-21-2012, 10:46 AM

Just gotta keep climbing the ranks and gaining the publicity.

07-27-2011, 03:13 PM	#2
Lobot Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Coppell TX	Offered today per Hoop Scoop. __________________ Brent Wyrick 92 Final Four Front Row

09-13-2011, 09:45 AM	#4
JerseySean Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007	From what I've read, he sounds like a great kid. Interested in academics, works hard, and values defense. Another "raw talent" on offense, but something tells me he fits that prototypical Bearcat mode of tough defense, long athleticism, and high upside. Also, it seems like nearly every BEast school is interested and/or has offered, including UConn, St. John's, Providence, Villanova, and Seton Hall. WVU has also expressed interest. Let's hope our pipeline from NYC continues... __________________ "Come out, ya coward, and fight the six of us!"

12-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#8
Cats4Ever Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	That photo of him blocking the shot looks a lot like K-Mart blocking a shot. Don't want to compare him, but my first thought of that photo was of Kenyon. Cross your fingers. __________________ "We probably had too many guys last year and it caused a lot of confusion," Cronin said. "I watched the film and it was even worse than I said in the post-game," Cronin said. “I don’t know how you couldn’t have optimism,” Cronin said.

01-15-2012, 10:50 AM	#11
GoBearcats31 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati	Mick Cronin is watching him right now per a number of twitter people (Scout, Rivals guys). So is Calhoun, Lavin. Eric Bossi, Rivals: Cincinnati, St. John's and UConn among those watching. All head coaches plus an assistant. Jim Calhoun has two assistants with him. Last edited by GoBearcats31 : 01-15-2012 at 11:00 AM.

01-15-2012, 07:33 PM	#12
ucmba2002 Member Join Date: Oct 2007	really hope we get this guy..he would make an impact on interior defense next year __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- "life is good today" Last edited by ucmba2002 : 01-15-2012 at 07:42 PM.

07-13-2011, 05:32 PM	#1
Lobot Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Coppell TX	2012 NY PF Chris Obekpa (offer) Chris Obekpa '12 Ht: 6-8 Wt: 210 Position: PF Year: Class of 2012 High School: Our Savior New American School (Centereach, NY) __________________ Brent Wyrick 92 Final Four Front Row

09-12-2011, 05:42 PM	#3
GoBearcats31 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati	http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/09/12/o...io-of-schools/ Chris Obekpa, a 6-foot-9 Nigerian power forward at Our Savior New American on Long Island, hosted head coaches from UCLA, Providence and Cincinnati on Sunday for in-home visits. Ben Howland had Phil Mathews with him. Ed Cooley brought Andre LaFleur and Mick Cronin was accompanied by Darren Savino. ... “We spoke about possibly taking an unofficial to Providence,” Jaklitsch said. “We spoke to UCLA and Cincinnati about taking official visits out there once he gets his SAT and everything.”

10-23-2011, 12:57 PM	#5
GoBearcats31 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati	http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/22/n...-to-sign-late/ Will wait until spring (April) to sign Obekpa, a native of Nigeria, is considering a slew of high-major programs, including UConn, Providence, Cincinnati, UCLA, St. John’s, Georgia Tech, Florida and Kentucky. Kentucky has yet to offer. Not sure how good this guy is and if UC is actively going after him/he's interested in UC. But I'd like to add another big guy since we are losing Gates and returning Mbodj and Gaines who are unproven at this point.

11-09-2011, 11:52 AM	#6
GoBearcats31 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati	Jeff Borzello (CBS) - Chris Obekpa, one of the best defensive players in the country, will decide in the late period, according to Our Savior New American (N.Y.) assistant coach Eric Jaklitsch. Connecticut, Cincinnati, St. John's, Florida, Kentucky, UCLA, Providence, Seton Hall, Georgia Tech and DePaul are all in the mix for the 6-foot-8 power forward.

12-16-2011, 07:32 PM	#7
GoBearcats31 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati	Small little update: http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/12/16/c...ing-officials/

12-27-2011, 10:30 AM	#9
GoBearcats31 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati	Our Savior New American power forward Chris Obekpa will visit Cincinnati when the Bearcats play Louisville on February 23rd. The 6-foot-8 shot blocker is considered one of the elite big men in the Class of 2012 and would immediately give Mick Cronin a piece to plug into the middle once Yancy Gates graduates after the season. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/12/...llege-hoops-2/ #105 on Rivals (#15 center) 4-star on Scout (#15 PF, not in their top 100) #91 on ESPN (#19 PF) Last edited by GoBearcats31 : 12-27-2011 at 10:34 AM.

12-28-2011, 08:34 AM	#10
bearcat josh Member Join Date: Jan 2009	This guy needs to be the main target right now. Go get em Mick!

01-15-2012, 11:28 PM	#13
coach Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008	it's important we do well in the big east tourney this year if we are to have any chance to land this kid out of the city. there was a buzz last year at the tourney after cronin got sanders and shaq thomas, and i suspect a strong showing at msg will be the biggest thing they can do a this point to have a chance to land him. however, it will be an uphill battle against uconn unless jc leaves.

01-20-2012, 09:11 PM	#15
GoBearcats31 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati	Eric Bossi, Rivals.com: "Cincinnati in the house tailing Chris Obekpa."

01-20-2012, 09:58 PM	#16
coach Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008	you have to strike while the iron is hot, and now they are on the national presser i'm sure they are all over him. the buzz last year in nyc at the tourney was how cronin had made inroads into nyc with kpat, sanders and shaq thomas. hopefully that carries over with this kid. i really like the look of next year's squad with thomas becoming eligible and the outside shot we can land cobekpa as well.

01-21-2012, 08:29 AM	#17
bearcat josh Member Join Date: Jan 2009	this guy blocks EVERYTHING!! had 20 blocks in one game!! would love to have this kid be a bearcat

01-21-2012, 09:36 AM	#18
weez1414 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Definately can fill Gates void. Gates don't block shots anyway. If UC lands Obekpa and Rubles with the guards we have coming back with Shaq Thomas Next Year will be bright. But hey I'm not done with this year yet. UC has something to prove in the BEAST.

01-21-2012, 10:24 AM	#19
weez1414 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Mick was on the scene again last night checking him out. Looking at his school list I'm biased but it looks lies he is UC'sto lose. UCONN could pose a threat but they are loaded down low already.

01-21-2012, 10:46 AM	#20
BearCatMarcher Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010	Just gotta keep climbing the ranks and gaining the publicity.

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