New 2018 recruit (Sunday, April 9) ... Kevin Easley, Jr., 6-6 wing ...

[Kevin McPherson]

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[Kevin McPherson]

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[Kevin McPherson]

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[KenHawg2023]

Wow, I'd love to hear any knowledgeable opinions on his game..?

His size and skills look like he'd fit perfectly with the other guys we have in that '18 class.

[The real Hogules]

Yes, but is that a position of need, or are we just going to put five athletic players out there and try and run opponents to death?
Serious question. I mean I know we need a rim protector, but are the other four positions determined by the best four that we can attract, Vs. recruiting to a specific position (I.E. most of our players are combo players)? And is that our long term strategy in recruiting? Once again, I'm asking this honestly.

[chiti66]

Kid is definitely nice, and any other year, we'd beat his door down, but......we have a nice SF coming in, with another (Bailey) currently on the roster.  I really hope we can bring in either of PGs we are courting and find a way to get Olu (sp) from SCA. 

WPS!!

[Razorod]

Yes, but is that a position of need, or are we just going to put five athletic players out there and try and run opponents to death?
Serious question. I mean I know we need a rim protector, but are the other four positions determined by the best four that we can attract, Vs. recruiting to a specific position (I.E. most of our players are combo players)? And is that our long term strategy in recruiting? Once again, I'm asking this honestly.

We don't really have a player like him on the team or committed, either 2017-2018.

[Razorod]

Kid is definitely nice, and any other year, we'd beat his door down, but......we have a nice SF coming in, with another (Bailey) currently on the roster.  I really hope we can bring in either of PGs we are courting and find a way to get Olu (sp) from SCA. 

WPS!!

Bailey doesn't have the skill set this guy has, nor is he likely to develop it to this level.

[chiti66]

Bailey doesn't have the skill set this guy has, nor is he likely to develop it to this level.

Correct on the skillset, and I don't think Bailey could develop into what this kid brings, but I think that the combo of Hall and Bailey is more than adequate for that slot.  The question is, would we forgo one of the PGs we're on, with the possibility to bring in Gabe, for this guy (who I agree is a beast)?  I think we have more pressing needs...JMHO (like yours:)).

WPS!

[Kevin McPherson]

Correct on the skillset, and I don't think Bailey could develop into what this kid brings, but I think that the combo of Hall and Bailey is more than adequate for that slot.  The question is, would we forgo one of the PGs we're on, with the possibility to bring in Gabe, for this guy (who I agree is a beast)?  I think we have more pressing needs...JMHO (like yours:)).

WPS!

Kevin Easley Jr. is a junior -- Class of 2018 -- so he does not affect the last spot for 2017 in terms of availability, and if you look at the remaining 2018 targets or players of interest -- Rodgerick Brown, DJ Weaver Josh Leblanc, Jacobi Gordon, etc. -- there are plenty who project to that SF / wing /swingman spot.

[rude1]

Anyone asking does this kid play a position of need, I say are you crazy? 6'6" player already at 220 lbs., can handle the ball, shoot off the dribble, appears to play adequate defense, and still another year of high school to develop. There is always a need of someone like this on your roster. Reminds of guys like Ron Huery who opposed problems for defenses because of his length, ability to handle the ball and also the ability to knock down the outside shot.

[ShadowHawg]

Yes, but is that a position of need, or are we just going to put five athletic players out there and try and run opponents to death?
Serious question. I mean I know we need a rim protector, but are the other four positions determined by the best four that we can attract, Vs. recruiting to a specific position (I.E. most of our players are combo players)? And is that our long term strategy in recruiting? Once again, I'm asking this honestly.

We will have 3 rim protectors on the roster when the 2018 class gets here.

MA has always said he wants guys who play/guard multiple positions.

[chiti66]

Kevin Easley Jr. is a junior -- Class of 2018 -- so he does not affect the last spot for 2017 in terms of availability, and if you look at the remaining 2018 targets or players of interest -- Rodgerick Brown, DJ Weaver Josh Leblanc, Jacobi Gordon, etc. -- there are plenty who project to that SF / wing /swingman spot.

I stand corrected, and YES, full court press on the stud!

WPS!

[ChaddyDaddy]

Wow.....This kid looks like a young Joe Johnson.  All in!

[HogFoo]

yeah, I would not be disappointed if we take this kid.  he has a tremendous skill set.   

[Kevin McPherson]

Wow.....This kid looks like a young Joe Johnson.  All in!

Boom bam! Exactly what I thought the first time I watched his highlight reel. Joe a little smoother at same stage, but similarities are there.

[ChaddyDaddy]

Boom bam! Exactly what I thought the first time I watched his highlight reel. Joe a little smoother at same stage, but similarities are there.

Same turn around jumpers/step back jumper.  Joe's handle was better but this kid is amazing.  This is the kid that could put them over the top!

[blu]

The more versatile the 2s, 3s and 4s are, the better Mike's system works. This guy looks like he would be an excellent get.

[Kevin McPherson]

Keep an eye on this one.

[KenHawg2023]

Hogday...! that sounds like good news my friend.

Hearing whispers or gotta a good gut feeling on this one..?

[Kevin McPherson]

Hogday...! that sounds like good news my friend.

Hearing whispers or gotta a good gut feeling on this one..?

Things just getting started really, but I do know that he likes the Hogs.

[rude1]

Boom bam! Exactly what I thought the first time I watched his highlight reel. Joe a little smoother at same stage, but similarities are there.

That's interesting, when I saw the highlights I immediately thought of Ron Huery, smooth with the ball in his hands, though not a great ball handler, could pull up off the dribble in the mid range game and get his shot off, could score from all 3 levels. I just think Joe was just more all around polished than those two and had an NBA game from day 1.

[ChaddyDaddy]

Still my favorite recruit.  Hope he becomes a hog and fills that Joe Johnson/Scotty Thurman roll!