New basketball commitments

[CajunCherokee]

_ The Daily Advertiser is reporting that Centenary G David Perez has committed to Cajuns. Just told me that he will sign Wednesday.

igeaux.mobi _

This kid can play. He lit us up for 23 last season. I think he will definitely help in providing depth in the backcourt.

Nice grab!

[Parrott]

Perez is a nice pick-up. Strong shooter. Will have a chance to succeed with Cajuns and play baseball, too.

igeaux.mobi

[Parrott]

My blog on Perez's commitment:

http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...Id=personaDest

[scotto_25]

I've been watching Perez play ever since he was 4 years old at N.I.R.D. basketball in New Iberia.....and then at CHS.

There is no doubt that the kid can play and he showed that this past year with the competition he played against.

BUT.......

He needs to get quicker and play defense if he wants to get good P.T. He is an outstanding yet streaky 3-Point shooter with limited dribble-by skills. He runs and plays flat-footed so I would guess he'll be a spot player or a situational player? Now if Marlin and the new strength and conditioning asst coach can work with him he could be a solid pickup!

Strengths: Smooth Jumper from anywhere on the court, smart player, coaches player and will kill a zone coverage.

Weaknesses: Lacks foot speed, not a division I "guard", needs to develop or enhance dribble / blow by.

[Parrott]

Finally spoke with JUCO G Brandon Riley. (His possible commitment was mentioned in a blog with a disclaimer due to no confirmation from him or JUCO coach.)

Here is an update on his situation:

http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...Id=personaDest

[SlappyCajun]

_ I've been watching Perez play ever since he was 4 years old at N.I.R.D. basketball in New Iberia.....and then at CHS.

There is no doubt that the kid can play and he showed that this past year with the competition he played against.

BUT.......

He needs to get quicker and play defense if he wants to get good P.T. He is an outstanding yet streaky 3-Point shooter with limited dribble-by skills. He runs and plays flat-footed so I would guess he'll be a spot player or a situational player? Now if Marlin and the new strength and conditioning asst coach can work with him he could be a solid pickup!

Strengths: Smooth Jumper from anywhere on the court, smart player, coaches player and will kill a zone coverage.

Weaknesses: Lacks foot speed, not a division I "guard", needs to develop or enhance dribble / blow by. _

I think David would be more of a situational player. He can really shoot it. Shot almost 40% this past year. I would imagine on our team with more talented players around him, he will get more open looks due to playing with better athletes. I would venture to say that his % would increase.

I would also venture to say that he is a Division I guard seeing that he average double figures as a sophomore in Division I last year.

[zephyr]

At the very least, David will supply us with a fundamentally sound SG or possible SF in a small lineup who makes good decisions and would be a nightmare against those who go zone on us along with a Daigle and Bureau. He should provide some really nice depth, good shooting which we've missed the past few years and solid play. I think its a great pickup and look forward to seeing him here.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Here's the missing thread......for now.

[playincajun]

Parrot any word on new names of possible recruits. Since Reese release and Dison medical issues we should have two more slots open.
igeaux.mobi

[zephyr]

It's a shame about Dison. I spoke to him the other day and he said that he's about to have surgery on the ankle again and he's done. However, I came away very impressed with him as a young man as he was very polite and well spoken and he's graduating in December! I think that actually puts him ahead of schedule. Not bad for a kid that came as a prop.