Kim English

Bearcat_DF · 09-24-2007, 08:55 AM

I was just looking at the BCN recruiting page and noticed that Mike added Kim English as a "5". Also, it appears he was scheduled to visit this past weekend.

Sounds like we might get a verbal this week.

seeing as we need two wing players (SG and SF) - would Williams and English fill those needs even though both are listed as SGs?

Go Cats!
DF

tophat · 09-24-2007, 11:16 AM

I see us needing a SG who can truly shoot, but not a SF. Wilks, Bishop and Mitchell can all play SF -- in fact SF appears to be the only position for Wilks and Bishop. I can't see us taking both a SG and a SF unless we can't get a big man, have a scholarship to give and an exceptional player.

Bearcat_DF · 09-24-2007, 11:46 AM

Here is my breakdown for 2008:

PG - Vaughn
PG - Wright
SG - Mitchell
SG - Davis
SG - OPEN
SF - Wilks
SF - Bishop
SF - OPEN
PF - Williams
PF - Gates
PF - Belton
C - McClain
C - OPEN

Given that the wing players can often be interchanged, it might be worth considering taking two more centers.

I think the hard thing about recruiting at this point, is not having a real good sense of what the needs are. The assumption is that we will have top-talent at each of the positions, and that it even goes two deep.

The big exception is at Center.

It may be that we take one more wing player and then 2 JUCO bigs. A Kareem Johnson type player might be just what this team needs. A good, solid role player to back up McClain, Williams, Gates, and Belton.

Go Cats!
DF

SLMadiCat · 09-24-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcat_DF

It may be that we take one more wing player and then 2 JUCO bigs. A Kareem Johnson type player might be just what this team needs. A good, solid role player to back up McClain, Williams, Gates, and Belton.

Go Cats!
DF

I think Belton is that solid role player.

Bearcat Cafe · 09-24-2007, 02:22 PM

DF,

Mick is not recruiting anyone from the JUCO ranks. His words not mine.

waterhead · 09-24-2007, 02:57 PM

BCL seems to be reporting that Williams recruitment may be affected significantly because of a recent commitment to Clemson. Not sure if this is good news or bad news.

Also it seems to report that English did in fact visit and BCL talked to him about it.

What's the report on this kid? Would he be a nice addition? The only thing I have been able to find so far is that he is the 25th ranked 5th year prep recruit. Would we rather have Williams or English or both?

Bearcat Cafe · 09-24-2007, 02:59 PM

The important question to ask is what would the coaching staff prefer. I think we need a deep threat to compliment the slashers on the 08' roster.

shaunsimpson · 09-24-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

BCL seems to be reporting that Williams recruitment may be affected significantly because of a recent commitment to Clemson.

Smith seems to be a player who would interfere with Williams' Clemson recruitment.

http://cincinnati.rivals.com/viewpro...2&pr_key=51434

waterhead · 09-24-2007, 04:22 PM

Thanks Shaun! I was thinking it might have been bad news by the wording of the lead in to the article. If Williams was down to two schools that should pretty much wrap things up with him...No?

MikeInClifton · 09-24-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcat_DF

I was just looking at the BCN recruiting page and noticed that Mike added Kim English as a "5". Also, it appears he was scheduled to visit this past weekend.

Yes, he was in town.

Kindog202 · 09-24-2007, 06:05 PM

I think he was at the footbal game with Vaughn. Vaughn was walking in with someone as I was walking into the game.

09-24-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcat_DF

I was just looking at the BCN recruiting page and noticed that Mike added Kim English as a "5". Also, it appears he was scheduled to visit this past weekend.

Sounds like we might get a verbal this week.

seeing as we need two wing players (SG and SF) - would Williams and English fill those needs even though both are listed as SGs?

Go Cats!
DF

They both sound like SG but UC has other wings (Mitchell, Bishop, Wilks) who can play the "3" (small forward) spot.

One might guess UC could take both (SG) and be set there with Davis, too.

Mick's Da Man · 09-24-2007, 09:12 PM

Man, I'm getting excited about basketball, even though football is thrilling me right now.

Mick's Da Man · 09-24-2007, 09:26 PM

English has 1 Big 12 team after him (Mizzou), 2 ACC teams (Fla. State, Miami), 1 SEC team (UT), 2 Big East teams (Seton Hall, UC), and 2 A-10 teams (Rhode Island, St. Bonnie). Looks like UC, Mizzou, and Florida State are the real players though.

09-24-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick's Da Man

English has 1 Big 12 team after him (Mizzou), 2 ACC teams (Fla. State, Miami), 1 SEC team (UT), 2 Big East teams (Seton Hall, UC), and 2 A-10 teams (Rhode Island, St. Bonnie). Looks like UC, Mizzou, and Florida State are the real players though.

I never understood the fascination with who else is recruiting a player.

DimitriusChristedes · 09-24-2007, 09:58 PM

because when you are competing with mizzou and FSU you like your chances better than if you are competing with Duke and Florida.

shaunsimpson · 09-24-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

I never understood the fascination with who else is recruiting a player.

I understand your point, but I think that is a better indication of a players talent than a arbitrary star that a service gives based on who is looking at the kid and how many subscribers they have.

09-25-2007, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DimitriusChristedes

because when you are competing with mizzou and FSU you like your chances better than if you are competing with Duke and Florida.

Not necessarily. Depends on the player.

09-25-2007, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunsimpson

I understand your point, but I think that is a better indication of a players talent than a arbitrary star that a service gives based on who is looking at the kid and how many subscribers they have.

And I see yours but no one (big) recruited Nick Van Exel. Or guys like that.

Bearcat Cafe · 09-25-2007, 06:58 AM

Why do we keep referring to guys we signed 5 presidential terms ago?

09-24-2007, 08:55 AM	#1
Bearcat_DF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	Kim English I was just looking at the BCN recruiting page and noticed that Mike added Kim English as a "5". Also, it appears he was scheduled to visit this past weekend. Sounds like we might get a verbal this week. seeing as we need two wing players (SG and SF) - would Williams and English fill those needs even though both are listed as SGs? Go Cats! DF

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09-24-2007, 11:16 AM	#2
tophat Member Join Date: Apr 2007	I see us needing a SG who can truly shoot, but not a SF. Wilks, Bishop and Mitchell can all play SF -- in fact SF appears to be the only position for Wilks and Bishop. I can't see us taking both a SG and a SF unless we can't get a big man, have a scholarship to give and an exceptional player.

09-24-2007, 11:46 AM	#3
Bearcat_DF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	Here is my breakdown for 2008: PG - Vaughn PG - Wright SG - Mitchell SG - Davis SG - OPEN SF - Wilks SF - Bishop SF - OPEN PF - Williams PF - Gates PF - Belton C - McClain C - OPEN Given that the wing players can often be interchanged, it might be worth considering taking two more centers. I think the hard thing about recruiting at this point, is not having a real good sense of what the needs are. The assumption is that we will have top-talent at each of the positions, and that it even goes two deep. The big exception is at Center. It may be that we take one more wing player and then 2 JUCO bigs. A Kareem Johnson type player might be just what this team needs. A good, solid role player to back up McClain, Williams, Gates, and Belton. Go Cats! DF

09-24-2007, 02:22 PM	#5
Bearcat Cafe Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	DF, Mick is not recruiting anyone from the JUCO ranks. His words not mine.

09-24-2007, 02:57 PM	#6
waterhead Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	BCL seems to be reporting that Williams recruitment may be affected significantly because of a recent commitment to Clemson. Not sure if this is good news or bad news. Also it seems to report that English did in fact visit and BCL talked to him about it. What's the report on this kid? Would he be a nice addition? The only thing I have been able to find so far is that he is the 25th ranked 5th year prep recruit. Would we rather have Williams or English or both?

09-24-2007, 02:59 PM	#7
Bearcat Cafe Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	The important question to ask is what would the coaching staff prefer. I think we need a deep threat to compliment the slashers on the 08' roster.

09-24-2007, 04:22 PM	#9
waterhead Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	Thanks Shaun! I was thinking it might have been bad news by the wording of the lead in to the article. If Williams was down to two schools that should pretty much wrap things up with him...No?

09-24-2007, 06:05 PM	#11
Kindog202 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH	I think he was at the footbal game with Vaughn. Vaughn was walking in with someone as I was walking into the game.

09-24-2007, 09:12 PM	#13
Mick's Da Man Veteran Join Date: May 2007	Man, I'm getting excited about basketball, even though football is thrilling me right now.

09-24-2007, 09:26 PM	#14
Mick's Da Man Veteran Join Date: May 2007	English has 1 Big 12 team after him (Mizzou), 2 ACC teams (Fla. State, Miami), 1 SEC team (UT), 2 Big East teams (Seton Hall, UC), and 2 A-10 teams (Rhode Island, St. Bonnie). Looks like UC, Mizzou, and Florida State are the real players though.

09-24-2007, 09:58 PM	#16
DimitriusChristedes Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007	because when you are competing with mizzou and FSU you like your chances better than if you are competing with Duke and Florida.

09-25-2007, 06:58 AM	#20
Bearcat Cafe Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	Why do we keep referring to guys we signed 5 presidential terms ago?