Bear Down Wildcats

luteformayor2 wrote:Does Mohamad Bamba being Sidiki Johnson's brother help or hurt our chances?

I would think that it would hurt or want, no?

PG Troy Brown visiting this weekend for the Red-Blue game.

Barcello will be an Oakland Soldier.

Interesting blog by UA recruit:

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/the-troy-br ... s-and-more" target="_blank

Billy Preston, #7 player in 2017 class considered an AZ lean according to this article:

http://www.testudotimes.com/maryland-te ... ting-terps" target="_blank

dmjcat wrote:Billy Preston, #7 player in 2017 class considered an AZ lean according to this article:

http://www.testudotimes.com/maryland-te ... ting-terps" target="_blank

Wonder if they mean ASU. Haven't heard a word about Preston. ESPN doesn't even show that we've offered him.

Beachcat97 wrote:

dmjcat wrote:Billy Preston, #7 player in 2017 class considered an AZ lean according to this article:

http://www.testudotimes.com/maryland-te ... ting-terps" target="_blank

Wonder if they mean ASU. Haven't heard a word about Preston. ESPN doesn't even show that we've offered him.

Both AZ & asu mentioned in this article.......but it appears that AZ is pushing the hardest:

https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/n ... /152986946" target="_blank

Arizona Working Hardest for Billy Preston

By Adam Zagoria | Jul. 17 | 9:21AM

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enaV4YHf0gM[/embed]
By JACK LeGWIN

SUWANEE, Ga.- Billy Preston is the real deal.

The No.-9 ranked player in the Class of 2017 according to 247Sports.com, the 6-foot-9 Preston is one of the most versatile players in the nation.

Playing on the same team as other high level talent like Terrance Ferguson, Mark Vital and Skylar Mays on MWA Elite, Preston says that it's been a good experience thusfar.

"It's really competitive," Preston told SNY.tv. "I didn't know it was going to be this competitive, coming from the Adidas Circuit, but it was a new thing for me. I'm a competitive person though, so I like it."
At times on Thursday, the junior from Prime Prep could be seen bringing the ball up the floor with ease, which is rare for a player his size.

"Just trying to show that I'm a team player," Preston said. "I'm trying to show that I can be versatile on the court, and bring a lot of different things to the game."

Playing in front of Arizona's Sean Miller and multiple other high major schools, Preston says that he does notice the coaches, but he feels like it is expected in July.

"Yes, most definitely," Preston said. "It's the live period, so I was expecting that. I'm just trying to go out there and play my game. I have to maintain that because there are coaches there."

When he was asked if any schools have been working hard than others, Preston did say one in particular has offered and has been showing more interest than anyone else.

"After this year, I think a lot of schools will start to press hard," Preston said. "Arizona is showing a lot of interest, but besides that, everyone is about the same."

Preston currently has offers from Arizona, Kansas, UConn, SMU, UCLA, Oregon, USC, Arizona State, Baylor and Utah.

From what I recall the worry with him is off the court, and I don't know details. He's a great talent though.

The other 2017 thread (R.I.P.) noted that Preston is not happening.

Had some links to guys who are on the radar. Maybe Spiff can repost.

gumby wrote:The other 2017 thread (R.I.P.) noted that Preston is not happening.

Had some links to guys who are on the radar. Maybe Spiff can repost.

97 is a good guy, so if this is a bad repost, tell me and I will pull it. Here are mixtapes for the prospects other than Preston that I'd posted elsewhere.

DJ Harvey (2017) Mixtape @ NBA Top 100 Camp: http://youtu.be/omA2e0swSv0" target="_blank

Troy Brown Is The #1 Ranked 10th Grade Point Guar…: http://youtu.be/-UgC9Ub-AlQ" target="_blank

Brandon McCoy (2017) Mixtape @ NBA Top 100 Camp: http://youtu.be/h8t51Kdmn6o" target="_blank

PJ Washington (2017) Mixtape @ NBA Top 100 Camp: http://youtu.be/BGQqE49ij1o" target="_blank

Ira Lee '17 - CBC MIX: http://youtu.be/CQ5gJZDrMZs" target="_blank

Edit: I have no idea the problem that occurred in the other thread, but again, 97 is a very, very valuable contributor, so if any of this is accidentally and issue, tell me and it will disappear.

Thank you for reposting the youtube links. Was looking for these.

Same---thanks SS.

Troy Brown. What a package of skills in a 6 5/6 body! Should be golden at 1-3, but actually looks to be a true PG.

The skills, high character, top grades and a terrific family. Hope we have a decent chance at him. I can see where Duke and Cal might start out on top, but selecting a mentor like Coach Sean Miller looks like exactly the right choice.

Ray Smith and Simon are close to Troy, and the Red/Blue visit apparently went really well.

97, am I close to the mark in seeing so much in Troy's game and character? Think we could land him?

Brown reminds me of Michael Carter-Williams, but hopefully with a J and a bit more D.

Wait what happened in the last thread that it's RIP?

"Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown."

gumby wrote:"Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown."

https://youtu.be/W2GBloYQ36A" target="_blank