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I imagine Kevin got OK from the program to release this story. I bet announcement of his signing comes soon.
Lewis has officially signed.
Wow!
I realize about potential and all that, but Mike, is this the most prominent signing since Kevin Brooks?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunsmike
I was honestly a bit underwhelmed with the additions up to this point. Not now! Nice pickup, Coach Q!
Jordan Brown—McDonald’s all americanQuote:
Originally Posted by Cajun Monkee
Jordan was a transfer though (after 2 other schools).Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunfever
Prior to this, I thought the guy with the most potential was Lavergne and he has not played 1 minute of D1 ball to date. I also think Elkington from Tech can be a solid player. His stats don't overwhelm but that is because he played behind one of the best mid major bigs in the nation. Lewis does change things. However, he will be a pure freshman so we should not expect him to be a savior. As far as rankings go, he likely is the highest rated HS player to come on board since Brooks. Yes Brown was rated higher but we did not get him until he had been in college awhile. Anthony Johnson (the Easter Bunny) was a highly rated HS player in the Jessie Evans era. People forget that due to he taking a while to get eligible. One service says Lewis is the highest rated player to ever sign here. Had rankings existed in the 70's, Andrew Toney would hands down be the top player coming out of HS we ever signed. He averaged over 30 ppg in HS. As far as other guys coming on board go, I think Coach White sees things in them he can bring forth. In his interview with Jay, he stated one of his strongest attributes is the development of players. You may see improvement here compared to their previous stops.Quote:
Originally Posted by DieHard 1280
This article states his perimeter shot is not his strong point. I watched video of him and it appears technique is fine on his jumper. Probably needs slight refinement and more consistency. His handle is smooth and he finishes well with either hand at the basket.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunFun
If they stay. If not, development doesn't really matterQuote:
Originally Posted by Cajunsmike
In the current environment of NIL and transfer rules, does it matter? Do we expect to keep players for 4 years? Previous to Brown, the last top 100 nationwide recruit we had was Ty Harper. He did not get much playing time here but is doing well for Youngstown State now.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportsfanatic21
Beyond the Kevin Foote and Jay Walker interviews, Coach White has spoken to Jamarcus Fitzpatrick of Katc and Dave Schultz of Locked on Sun Belt. In each one of those he has said that one of his retention points will be that development skills of the staff is so strong that the players best chance of playing beyond college will be to stay here.Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
Come on Mike. That is coach speak and you know it. I'm not saying it can't happen but you saying that if a team like Houston or Texas Tech even come calling that players will choose to stay here?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunsmike
Mike repeated what Coach Q said. Did you miss the part where "he has said"?Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
Considering players are leaving Houston right now, I would say it's possible. Basketball is a lot different than football in that your chances of moving "up" and actually playing are pretty slim. Look at the people that have transferred from UL the last few years. Jordan Brown is a prime example.Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
Dominate in the midrange and quit shooting 30 three’s a game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunsmike
I agree Coach White saying development skills by the staff will be a retention point is Coach speak. He had to answer something like that when asked. He was not going to say we have no chance at keeping good players. As far as the schools you mentioned, we will not keep players if they believe they will receive lots of playing time and significant NIL funds. However, we may be able to keep them if they are recruited to be bench guys at better known schools.Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
Lewis shot quite a few mid range shots in the video I saw. I bet we will see some of those next season. However, in one of his interviews Coach White said that guys will improve their 3 point percentage while here and we will shoot them as much as any other team. His key is rebounding. That will be a major focus of the staff, just like at Houston. On nights when shots are not falling, getting multiple shots per possession gives you a chance to win.
Did you miss the part where I said that's coach speak?Quote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
Houston is also considered a top 2-3 team next year which means they have significant talent coming in....Quote:
Originally Posted by FeelDaRage
I didn't miss this part of your statement. you saying that if a team like Houston or Texas Tech even come calling that players will choose to stay here? You also called Mike out.Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
Maybe in your hyperbolic little world I called him out but he actually confirmed in his follow up response that he knew it was coach speak. I can appreciate the coach's desire to develop and retain players as EVERY coach should be looking to do this but we all know that when the bigger programs with bigger budgets come calling some of our better players, we have little to no chance to retain them and even coach Q knows that.Quote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView