Dre Mathieu P/G

[SWD26]

http://www.knoxfocus.com/2013/04/even-if-its-not-at-ut-mathieu-is-close-to-a-division-1-ride/

Looks like Arkansas has interest in this guy. Looks decent but he's another small one.


"We knew Dre was on the recruiting radar when news hit that he had been offered a scholarship by UCLA. The Bruins, said Mathieu, haven't been back in touch since Ben Howland was fired and replaced by Steve Alford, but Dre has heard from plenty of other Division 1 schools. He has a visit set up with Pepperdine on April 11 and Ole Miss is coming on April 14. In all, Mathieu has received offers from 14 Division 1 schools."

"Others showing interest include Arkansas, South Carolina and Texas A&M. There was a recent report that Memphis was interested in Mathieu, too."

[Pragmatic PiG]

These quotes caught my eye:

As for basketball, what does he feel is the strength of his game?

"I'm a passer and a leader," he said. "I make my teammates better. I'm a pure point guard. I love it. I like to pass more than I like to score."

As for academics, Mathieu said he is in good standing.

"School comes easy," he said. "I work hard. It's going good."

Also, he states that he's 5' 11" but his CC lists him at 5' 9", I am guessing the latter

[azhog10]

A pure point guard that can score and played well at CAC. I wouldn't be against this. Living out here in Arizona I can tell you that CAC is a big time Juco for basketball. If he was putting up those kinds of numbers I would def take a look. Plus he would have an axe to grind when we play Tenner.

[The_Iceman]

He looks like an upgraded version of Dee Wagner. I don't see much more than a backup PG. Thats just me though.

[SWD26]

Here he is when in high-school, doesn't look too bad. One thing I see is that he's quick and can really push the ball.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=9pY28kNzW-w

[CDBHawg]

He looks like an upgraded version of Dee Wagner. I don't see much more than a backup PG. Thats just me though.

I really hope Dee Wagner becomes all conference someday. He's been given no chance by most on here.

As if we're at the point where we expect to get freshmen to come in and facilitate our team.

[The_Iceman]

I really hope Dee Wagner becomes all conference someday. He's been given no chance by most on here.

As if we're at the point where we expect to get freshmen to come in and facilitate our team.

I have stated many times that I believe Wagner's max potential is a 6-10 minute a game backup PG giving us around 3-5 pts, 2-4 assists per game. There's nothing wrong with that, especially given that he's 5'8". If he can backup the main PG, give us steady minutes and not turn the ball over, that is an effective backup PG.

[RazorPiggie]

He looks like an upgraded version of Dee Wagner. I don't see much more than a backup PG. Thats just me though.

A backup? Who we got thats good enough right now thats a true point guard? haha

[The_Iceman]

A backup? Who we got thats good enough right now thats a true point guard? haha

Well, a backup caliber PG. We should have someone on this team in the coming years better than this kid.

[ricepig]

Unless we can sign a for sure PG who can distribute and shoot, I say we hold on to it and give it to Gulley for next year.

[Pork Twain]

I am not overly concerned about how tall our PG is, as long as he is a good PG.  Short PG's have been shown to work well in the past.

[outlawhogeywells]

Siva from Louisville is about 5'10"

[HawgAdvocate]

Siva from Louisville is about 5'10"

No matter what his height actually is, he's also a former Mickey D's AA.

[RazorPiggie]

Unless we can sign a for sure PG who can distribute and shoot, I say we hold on to it and give it to Gulley for next year.

Just curious. Why?

[ricepig]

Just curious. Why?

Unless they can contribute meaningful mimutes, I'd rather hold on to it for next year.

[RazorPiggie]

Unless they can contribute meaningful mimutes, I'd rather hold on to it for next year.

I meant the Gulley part.

[ricepig]

I meant the Gulley part.

Well, if you have one you can use for a walkon for a year, I'd say he would be a good candidate.

[Danny J]

No matter what his height actually is, he's also a former Mickey D's AA.

What? Surely they don't give out McDAA selections to guys under 6'?

[rude1]

He looks like an upgraded version of Dee Wagner. I don't see much more than a backup PG. Thats just me though.

^^^This. Looks like another reach. Shoots 29% from 3. Can't see taking another undersized point guard and hope he pans out.

[The_Iceman]

No matter what his height actually is, he's also a former Mickey D's AA.

True. A 5'10" guy like Siva can be a McDonald's AA because he is super quick, a good finisher around the rim, an excellent defender, and solid passer.

It's kinda like how every under 6' QB is compared to Drew Brees.

[mhuff]

I have stated many times that I believe Wagner's max potential is a 6-10 minute a game backup PG giving us around 3-5 pts, 2-4 assists per game. There's nothing wrong with that, especially given that he's 5'8". If he can backup the main PG, give us steady minutes and not turn the ball over, that is an effective backup PG.

[azhog10]

Well, a backup caliber PG. We should have someone on this team in the coming years better than this kid.

He was offered by UCLA. I would think he's a little better than you are giving him credit for. Kid is a more explosive PG than Dee. I couldn't get a feel for his ability to shoot. Other than his size that could be one of his downfalls.

[outlawhogeywells]

No matter what his height actually is, he's also a former Mickey D's AA.

I was just stating that you don't have to be tall to be effective.