Interesting story, not sure how much it means--seems like Parker's dad wanted to say something nice about Bruce Weber.
One thing I thought was interesting: according to the dad, Jabari has gotten a qualifying ACT score but is taking the test again because he wants a higher score. If true, that suggests he is interested in some schools that have higher than minimally qualifying admission standards. The most academically challenging schools on his current list of offers (according to his ESPN page) are Northwestern, Duke, and UNC.
Remember Joel James, UNC's "project" 6'10" 280lbs post recruit?
He's been working hard and now he's down under 250lbs. He looks a little like Haywood to me. A true post player you guys are gonna love.
Here's a recent March video http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hbDz1OfIpaI I ran accross of him.
No telling if Henson or MacAdoo leave, but If they do, UNC will have some options.
Are we involved with the Harrison twins? I've seen very little connecting us with them, but I did see a tweet the other day from either Telep or Biancardi indicating we were in the picture. True or false?
How about Duke's recruiting for next year?? Who are the major targets. And a scouting report for Matt Jones??
Rich
"Failure is Not a Destination"
Coach K on the Dan Patrick Show, December 22, 2016
I know that but I think Duke should go after Austin Nichols and put the full court press on the young man and Barber. We have a good recruiting class coming in this next year if we can get a commitment from Barber.
Freeman is a 6'3" 195 guard from North Carolina who now has as his five Villanova, Kansas, Duke, Ohio State, and UCLA. This article briefly describes Duke's picking up its interest in the young man and a very complimentary quote from him about the program and Coach K. Sounds like one to watch.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/04/18/a...st/#more-71730
FYI...Freeman is rated #13 overall in 2013 by Scout.com and is #3 SG.
LINK:http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75...=1&nid=4876062
The article did mention that Freeman could play some at the 1, not just 2, so he would provide versatility. It seems that with the interest in Ziegler, Hood, Amile, etc., that versatility is what the coaching staff is focusing on primarily.
Of course, this "casual" interest in Freeman by the Duke staff could be a way to "encourage" other, more highly recruited players, such as Barber, to commit sooner rather than later.
I'm intuiting from very limited info that Matt's the better shooter, but Allerik is multi-skilled, including speed, attack, passing, some PG skills, but also, per ESPN scouting report, "power wing" traits.
Beyond this, however, I'll repeat [some post, some thread] my impression - intuition, making it up?? - that 2011-'12 left an indelible mark on K, fueling a renewed determination to have several big guards and athletic wings at all times, if possible. Rasheed, Matt, Allerik, Rodney, Jabari, Alex, hell yes, killer combos, 3-peat, etc.
Maybe Calipari will leave, and Poythress will transfer to Duke... Yeah, we'll take him, too.
I know we have a commitment from Matt Jones (SG) and we are heavily recruiting Jabari Parker (SF) and Julius Randle (PF), but does anyone have a somewhat cumulative list of our 2013 targets?
Also, Andrew Slater from Watzone's team tweeted that K and Co are watching a few other guys. Not sure if we're actively recruiting them, but all (except Wiggins who is amazing and may actually reclassify from '14 to '13) are 2013 prospects (Beejay Anya (F/C), Tyler Ennis (PG), and Ish Wainright (PF)).
Andrew Slater @DreDre18 Close
Coach K and Capel are watching Andrew Wiggins, Anya, Ennis & Wainwright #EYBL #BDN
Also these guys per Wayne Gooch tweet
Wayne Gooch @Bluedevilsreign
Coach K, Coach Capel and Coach Wojo in Minneapolis watching the likes of Jabari Parker, jahlil Okafor,Tyus Jones and Wayne Selden.