Thomas Allen 2g recruit
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Not somebody I've followed. Drawing interest from several biggies.
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/3/31/15140502/thomas-allen-drawing-interest-kentucky-basketball
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/3/31/15140502/thomas-allen-drawing-interest-kentucky-basketball
Smith is the one I want but I trust Cal either way.
Thomas Allen and Jamarl Baker seem to have similar games. I will take Mark Smith and one of Allen and Baker and be happy, but what do I know?
I would actually prefer Brown or Allen due to their shooting which I think we sorely need. Heard Harv Schmidt on Smith and he stated that he was a pretty good shooter but both Brown and Allen look like Elite shooters.
I thought we read, recently, remarks by Cal that he wasn't a fan of grad students and JC's. If he really feels strongly about that I'm guessing he would rather go after one of the 4 year players than someone like Brown, correct?
I think you are right on the money. Cal will not seek a graduate transfer. No need to be honest. We have some great options like Baker, Allen and Smith.
You may be right, but Cal likes guys who can defend. Smith is 6'5 230. Brown and Allen are both small guards, not sure if they will be able to defend.
A 6'5 230 pound guard as a freshman is ridiculous. I think Smith is the best option.
Plus he'll be a 3-4 yr player. Love be a 6'5 guard with that frame, kid could be a stud
Yeah, he did make some comments about it recently but then he's also gone that route before in the past. I think most recently with Mays in 2013. So, he's not above doing it.
I personally like the rule and don't see why Cal or any other coach would have a problem with it at all. A coach can leave a player he's coached for 3 years for another job, so why can't a player leave for a better situation? That just coaches protecting coaches but it's hypocritical to dislike the rule.
Cal ought to take the senior because he will only be there for one year. If a freshman stays then it takes a scholly from one of the hotshots coming in and Cal doesn't want that.
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Nobody, I was just guessing. Most are small guards. They may be big time defenders, but if they were...they would probably be ranked higher.
Brown is ranked in the top 100 and Allen in the top 150. Would think the lower ranking probably has more to do with their athleticism and the fact they do not have a considerable amount of height for 2 spot in college.
Wouldn't their lack of size and lack of athleticism prevent them from being good defenders?
No, Cal wants to bring in a few guys that will stick around and provide experience in the system, but most of the talented non-OAD guys don't want to sit on the bench for a couple of years and only get quality playing time when they're a junior or senior. It seems like Cal has had a more difficult time convincing them to join the team and stay than a lot of the elite recruits.
