Class of 2012 JP Tokoto offered!

[airowe]

UNC recruited Kyle Singler.

http://duke.scout.com/a.z?s=167&p=8&c=1&nid=1260411

[jimsumner]

UNC recruited Kyle Singler. Not successfully but they recruited him.

[Blueequalslife23]

Just read somewhere he's a sophomore, And Duke offered him? Anybody seen this kids game? To get offered as a sophomore... kid must be special.

[MulletMan]

Just read somewhere he's a sophomore, And Duke offered him? Anybody seen this kids game? To get offered as a sophomore... kid must be special.

Search function, people!!!!

This thread should answer many of your questions about Mr. Tokoto.

[Ohiobobcat204]

He seems pretty athletic to me. Kid needs to bulk up but hes got plenty of time for that! I cant imagine what its like being a sophomore in HS and having all these schools battling over you, hopefully he can keep his head on straight and make the best decision for his future. Anyone know if hes one of those guys who plans to commit early or what?

[shoutingncu]

http://www.highschoolhoop.com/gettin...s-on-the-rise/

He’s named after his grandfather (Jean-Pierre). My wife’s father. His grandfather is from Cameroon and he won two World Cups. J.P. will carry on the Tokoto name.

He's from Cameron?!

[oldnavy]

http://www.highschoolhoop.com/gettin...s-on-the-rise/



He's from Cameron?!

Well, I hope he comes back home.

[Bluedevil114]

Seems like he really impressed with Roy Williams. Hopefully he sees the light and come to Duke.

[soccerstud2210]

not to be a pessimist but this sounds like HB all over again. except this time RW has put his hand in early. maybe that bodes well for us.

[gotham devil]

http://theshiver.com/2010/01/self-ch...nd-visit-list/

[Duke Parent 06]

http://theshiver.com/2010/01/self-ch...nd-visit-list/

Oh, great. According to the article he's gonna be Roy's guest at the game on Feb. 10. Let's hope he cheers Deon's free throws.

[SeattleIrish]

He seems pretty athletic to me. Kid needs to bulk up but hes got plenty of time for that! I cant imagine what its like being a sophomore in HS and having all these schools battling over you, hopefully he can keep his head on straight and make the best decision for his future. Anyone know if hes one of those guys who plans to commit early or what?

HSH: So do you have a timeline?
TT: We talked as a family about maybe deciding by spring of next year. After basketball season.

s.i.

[duke4life32182]

Well we should just blow UNC out then he will see the Duke light.

[Memphis Devil]

So, here is what I am thinking...we go into Chapel Hill and build up a 20 to 25 point lead with about 8 minutes remaining in the game. Coack K then hands the reigns over to Collins and goes and sits next to J.P. in the stands behind the Carolina bench. He could then spend the rest of the game explaining to J.P. how he would fit into the Duke program. Would that be an NCAA violation?

[jv001]

So, here is what I am thinking...we go into Chapel Hill and build up a 20 to 25 point lead with about 8 minutes remaining in the game. Coack K then hands the reigns over to Collins and goes and sits next to J.P. in the stands behind the Carolina bench. He could then spend the rest of the game explaining to J.P. how he would fit into the Duke program. Would that be an NCAA violation?

Only if he yells at Thompson when he's shooting free throws. Go Duke!

[studdlee10]

So, here is what I am thinking...we go into Chapel Hill and build up a 20 to 25 point lead with about 8 minutes remaining in the game. Coack K then hands the reigns over to Collins and goes and sits next to J.P. in the stands behind the Carolina bench. He could then spend the rest of the game explaining to J.P. how he would fit into the Duke program. Would that be an NCAA violation?

This is one recruiting battle I would not mind losing. If JP Tokoto to UNC means Duke gets one of Justin Anderson/Amile Jefferson/Shabazz Muhammed, I'm all for Roy on this one. I would prefer Duke to go after athletc, slashing wings rather than the more versatile set.

[BD80]

So, here is what I am thinking...we go into Chapel Hill and build up a 20 to 25 point lead with about 8 minutes remaining in the game. Coack K then hands the reigns over to Collins and goes and sits next to J.P. in the stands behind the Carolina bench. He could then spend the rest of the game explaining to J.P. how he would fit into the Duke program. Would that be an NCAA violation?

Spending time in the stands didn't work out so well for Ricky Byrdsong at Northwestern.

It would be interesting to see how the heels would react to having a real coach so close to their bench. I can imagine Stickland saying to ol' roy:

"60 practices with you and NOTHING. Just 5 minutes of being near Coach K and I understand basketball!"

[BlueDevilCorvette!]

2012 is still a ways off. Hence, there is plenty of time for other names to pop up on Duke's radar. One may be this North Carolina product from North Edgecombe High School located outside of Tarboro (my former high school). This kid is for real. Attached are a couple of articles from a few summer league AAU style games.

Montrezl Harrell | 6-6 | SF/PF | Edgecombe Magnet HS (NC) | 2012
Harrell was arguably the top 2012 kid that we saw at Elite80 and certainly played harder than any of his peers in that class. The long forward had a game that extended well above the rim, regardless of who he was pegged against. He showed off the ability to put the ball on the floor from the wing, finish at the cup with either hand, and clean the glass. Harrell still isn’t a small forward completely and will have to work on his J to get there, but is surely one of the bright stars in North Carolina’s class of 2012.


The National Hoops Report sent the weekend at the Battle of the Classes showcase at the University of South Carolina. The event paired the top players from the 2010, 2011 and 2012 classes from North Carolina and South Carolina against each other. The first annual event was a big success because some familiar names did what they always do and some young players took advantage of the big stage. The 1-2 punch of Tyler Lewis and Montrezl Harrell was the best 1-2 punch of the day. The class of 2012 prospects from North Carolina had things rolling their way in the first game of the day.

Lewis, a heady 5-foot-9 point guard, had the best basketball smarts of any player in the gym on Saturday. He made the right passes, shot the right shots and never turned the ball over. Moreover, he realized the benefit of Harrell and gave the big man from rural North Carolina the ball as much as he could.

Harrell, a 6-foot-6 monster of a power forward, earned notes like this on the NHR notepad: “BEAST!” “Monster on the glass.” “Scores with power.” He was fun to watch and it will be fun to see how he develops over the next two and a half years.

Harrell, who hails from North Edgecombe High School, was the day’s biggest surprise and most intriguing player.

[duke=legacy]

Might be at the Duke-UNC game (http://bluedevilinsider.wordpress.co...it-duke-again/)

Some people think it's more to watch UNC than Duke though.

[rotogod00]

Might be at the Duke-UNC game (http://bluedevilinsider.wordpress.co...it-duke-again/)

Some people think it's more to watch UNC than Duke though.

hopefully the outcome of the game will change his mind a bit