U of M Basketball Recruiting Discussion

[*JD*]

It looks like ESPN had him ranked #93 as well. Here's their scouting report:

Tim Hardaway, Jr.
SHOOTING GUARD
CLASS: 2010

93
SCOUTS GRADE
Grading Scale

Miami, FL
HOMETOWN
Palmetto
HIGH SCHOOL
6'5"
HEIGHT
185 lbs
WEIGHT
93
OVERALL RANK
28
POSITION RANK
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STATUS
Signed
ALSO CONSIDERED
Minnesota Golden Gophers, Kansas State Wildcats
ESPN PLAYER EVALUATIONSEvaluationOn The TrailConversation
December, 2009: The son of arguably the finest crossover in the history of the NBA, Hardaway Jr., has incredible length and a fearless stride to his game. He has unnaturally long arms and moves well laterally. He doesn't appear to be overtly explosive but glides to his destinations with a smooth and calculated demeanor. His ball handling will be a source of conversation as he needs to tighten his handles especially in traffic or when defended by an aggressive man to man situation. He works hard without the ball as he remains his teams first, second and third scoring option. Defensively, like most high school players, he has a tendency to gamble for the steal and not play tight on the ball defense. That will be something that he gets a crash course on when he gets to college; however, with his size and athletic skills he should adapt very well.

May, 2009: Hardaway, who has obvious basketball bloodlines, displayed high-level ballhandling and passing ability at both guard positions. He is an excellent athlete who uses his quickness and length to his advantage. He showed he is a threat from 3 if the defender backs off. He was very good in transition pushing the ball up the floor and is a great finisher at the rim. He had a good feel for using ball screens and also could create off the dribble. He was able to get into the paint for a midrange jump shot and did a nice job drawing the defense and kicking out to an open teammate. Defensively, he is a smart, fundamentally sound player who understands angles and has above-average lateral quickness. He still has upside and is developing some point guard skills. As his body continues to mature, Hardaway should blossom into an excellent college player.

June, 2008: Tim is a long and lanky wing. He is a good shooter out to 20 feet. He is the son of former NBA player Tim Hardaway. He needs to add strength but has a great upside. Mostly a shooter right now, once he adds some strength it should enhance his off the dribble game. Tim's length makes him potentially a good defender.

Notes
Travel Team: Florida Rams...

[*JD*]

By comparison, ESPN grades Brundidge at a 94 and Burke at a 93.

[*JD*]

Here's their evaluation of Bielfeldt, who they graded at 87

Max Bielfeldt
POWER FORWARD
CLASS: 2011
87
SCOUTS GRADE
Grading Scale

Peoria, IL
HOMETOWN
Notre Dame
HIGH SCHOOL
6'8"
HEIGHT
220 lbs
WEIGHT
—
OVERALL RANK
74
POSITION RANK
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STATUS
Verbal
ALSO CONSIDERED
Illinois Fighting Illini, Western Michigan Broncos, Valparaiso Crusaders, Illinois-Chicago Flames
ESPN PLAYER EVALUATIONSEvaluationOn The TrailConversation
Strengths:
This strong high energy power forward never takes a possession off. Bielfeldt runs the floor on a consistent basis and simply out works opposing post for easy baskets. In the low post he scores with good touch and crafty moves. Bielfeldt is a below the rim finisher that can also face and knock down mid range and open three with needed time and space. He can drive from the high post as well. Bielfeldt is a good passer and active rebounder on both ends. He could be affective in both pick and pop or role situations. Bielfeldt won't wow you with athletic ability but will with his consistent production.

Weaknesses:
Bielfeldt must work on attempting to improve his explosiveness he is an average athlete at best. And although his is strong he must continue to add strength in order to continue to hold his own in the low post.

Bottom Line:
Bielfeldt is a skilled power forward that rebounds on both ends and plays with great energy and urgency on every possession. His is limited athletically but is consistently productive because of his all business approach on the floor where he simply out works opponents with passion for the game.

Notes
Michigan is getting involved (Feb. 2011)...Averaged 23.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg and 4.0 blocks as a senior...Committed to Michigan in March 2011...

[*JD*]

It looks like ESPN has Robinson III at #87 (grade 92)

St. John, IN
HOMETOWN
Lake Central
HIGH SCHOOL
6'6"
HEIGHT
175 lbs
WEIGHT
87
OVERALL RANK
24
POSITION RANK
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Verbal
ALSO CONSIDERED
Indiana State Sycamores, Colorado Buffaloes, Missouri State Bears, Valparaiso Crusaders
ESPN PLAYER EVALUATIONSEvaluationOn The TrailConversation
Strengths:
Robinson is the son of Purdue great Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson, So he has great basketball bloodlines. Robinson is a long and smooth wing that has a scoring mentality. He runs the lane well on the break where he can get to the rim and finish. In the half court Robinson can make plays off the catch or dribble as well. He can spot up on the side of dribble penetration or come off screens and knock down the open three or hit pull up jumpers with middle game. Robinson is a good enough ball handler to get to his scoring spots on the floor and is a pretty good passer when the defense surrounds him.

Weaknesses:
Robinson must add strength because at this stage of his game he makes plays with length not strength. He must work on his ability to be his man off the dribble when under intense ball pressure as well. At times he will have questionable shot selection but that should improve as he matures. He could also be more of a presence on the glass because he is more than capable of being a excellent perimeter rebounder. Defensively Robinson is also very capable but must work to stay in front of quicker wings and work harder to defend the low post when he plays against a more physical wing.

Bottom Line:
Robinson is a very skilled and smooth scorer. He is a good athlete and has an excellent feel for the game especially on the offensive end of the floor. He can make scoring plays off the catch and dribble with range to the arc. He can pass and is a good ball handler as well. He must add strength and continue to built his game mostly in the areas of rebounding and defensively but Robinson has great upside.

Notes
Travel Team: SYF Players...Committed to Michigan in Sept. 2010...

[*JD*]

Stauskas rated a bit lower than I thought. I think just outside of ESPN's top 150. He's graded at an 89 (same as Vogrich was but a higher rank at position than Matt was)but has the most impressive list of schools interested in him.

Nikolas Stauskas
SMALL FORWARD
CLASS: 2012
89
SCOUTS GRADE
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Mississauga, Ont., CAN
HOMETOWN
St. Mark's School
HIGH SCHOOL
6'6"
HEIGHT
205 lbs
WEIGHT
—
OVERALL RANK
32
POSITION RANK
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ALSO CONSIDERED
Kansas Jayhawks, Iowa State Cyclones, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Georgetown Hoyas
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Strengths:
Stauskas is a well built swingman who can really shoot the basketball. He has good size for the two-guard and has gotten noticeably stronger within the last year. He is a big time shooter who makes shots in bunches and can never be left unchecked anywhere within 25 feet of the rim. He can handle and pass the ball in the open floor, will attack bad closeouts off the dribble, and isn't afraid to mix it up inside the paint to battle for rebounds.

Weaknesses:
Although Stauskas has definitely gotten stronger this year, it may not be good weight. While he is neither especially quick or athletic, he seems to have even lost a step and needs to tone his frame and cut up his physique. He consequently struggles to keep people in front of him on the defensive end of the floor and isn't a threat to create his own shot off the dribble. He needs to learn to play lower to the ground in order to maximize the quickness he does have and also must continue to develop his handle.

Bottom Line:
A knock down shot maker with good size and toughness for the two-guard spot, Stauskas needs to dedicate himself to maximizing his physical potential with only limited amounts of athleticism and quickness to begin with.

Notes
Travel Team: Grassroots Canada...Oklahoma State, Butler and Stanford have also offered...Committed to Michigan in March 2011...

[The Oracle]

GR III was invited to LeBrons camp which brings in the top 100 prospects in the country. Anyone that is there is a pretty good bet to be good.

[*JD*]

I'm still waiting on my invite.

[hack]

I think they decided to invite several of your ex-girlfriends instead, and they didn't want to make things uncomfortable. Just in case.

[*JD*]

LeBron is a very considerate person.

[geo weidl]

Speaking of Lebron, did anyone else hear of his mother slapping a waiter in the face at a restuarant because her dinner was taking too long to get? She was eventually arrested.

[*JD*]

LeBron just bought part of a Football (soccer) club so his mom was just getting with the Hooligan spirit. Either that or she's just not over Delonte leaving her.

[hack]

Delonte would have taken care of business first and then taken her to Popeyes, so we know it wasn't him in this case.

[jaadam4]

LOL

[*JD*]

Glenn "Trey" Robinson III, playing in the AAU circuit. One of his teammates (#33) is Mitch McGary, a guy we've been recruiting and may offer, should a scholarship open up.

Mitch is in Prep School but also played with Zack Novak for a year in H.S.

Glenn is now listed at 6'6" and looks like a dunking machine. His J looks like it was off during this tourney.
Here are GR III highlights (good and bad) from this past weekend:

http://www.umhoops.com/2011/04/18/scouting-video-glenn-robinson-iii-at-pitt-jam-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-55823

[The Oracle]

We were in on McGary early, not sure why we never offered. Not that it matters at this point.