...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
I'm really surprised that Albrecht did not have more scholly offers
December 8th, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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I'm really surprised that Albrecht did not have more scholly offers
December 8th, 2012 at 1:50 PM | 
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December 8th, 2012 at 1:56 PM |
Worst post ever.
Worst post ever.
Worst post ever.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:02 PM |
A good rhyme nonetheless
A good rhyme nonetheless
A good rhyme nonetheless
December 9th, 2012 at 10:35 PM |
well..
well..
maybe if he switched the first two lines.
actually ... it spurred something.
To the tune of "Edelweiss":
Albrecht, Spike
Albrecht, Spike
7-8 minutes he gives 'em.
Small and white--
'Least he's bright,
Most seem happy to have him.
Hold the lead and we will succeed,
Buy Trey Burke some rest time!
Albrecht, Spike
Albrecht, Spike
"Altar boy", says Coach Beilein.
John Navarre, John Navarre, he is John Navarre
(to the tune of Jingle, Bells)
December 8th, 2012 at 4:08 PM |
Quick and caucasion Spike's
Quick and caucasion Spike's
Quick and caucasion Spike's has claws like a crustacean!
December 9th, 2012 at 1:30 AM |
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"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
December 8th, 2012 at 10:02 PM |
Epically poor.
Epically poor.
Epically poor.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:02 PM |
Kentucky sure could use him.
Kentucky sure could use him.
Kentucky sure could use him. They seem to lack a point guard. Glad he's on our side.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:05 PM |
Don't get me wrong, he seems
Don't get me wrong, he seems
Don't get me wrong, he seems to be a pretty steady kid. But at the power conference level, he's a career backup PG. He'll be a serviceable member of the rotation all four years though.
Denard is my homeboy.
University of Michigan Class of 2014
December 8th, 2012 at 3:21 PM |
That is all he was recruited
That is all he was recruited
That is all he was recruited to be. His value next year in the transition from Burke to Walton will be tremendous.
December 8th, 2012 at 3:32 PM |
Exactly. That's why Spike
Exactly. That's why Spike
Exactly. That's why Spike was the perfect PG recruit this year. He will back up Walton next year and help him get his feet wet. Probably will player closer to 10 minutes a game next year while Walton gets up to speed. Great guy to have on the team
December 8th, 2012 at 7:22 PM |
Don't be so fast to give
Don't be so fast to give
Don't be so fast to give Walton the starting PG job next year. Spike has shown he can handle ball pressure, he hits open threes and is a very heady player.
December 9th, 2012 at 1:52 PM |
The question is, can he
The question is, can he
The question is, can he defend?
CoE Class of 2007
December 8th, 2012 at 4:57 PM |
Maybe. But don't
Maybe. But don't
Maybe. But don't underestimate the value of having a guy that can dribble the ball into the front court. Not having even 2 guys (maybe Douglass could) who could do that last year kept Burke on the floor roughly 40 minutes per game last year. It's also part of why Brundidge could never see the court last year.
Except for the other thing. That hurts the most. But the lack of respect hurts the second most.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:08 PM |
Remember Spike had an extra
Remember Spike had an extra
Remember Spike had an extra year of HS, by going the prep school route. Like McGary, Spike is a 20 year old freshman. Both Spike and Mitch are older than Trey Burke.
Spike probably matured a bit later than some kids and needed the extra year before entering college. Being 20 is probably a big advantage for Spike, but more importantly, getting the extra year of exposure and experience made a huge difference.
December 8th, 2012 at 3:37 PM |
His league had a ton of top
His league had a ton of top
His league had a ton of top prospects (including McGary)- and he was MVP of the tournament which is pretty impressive- so maybe thats hwy the poster is surprised he got less offers...
If I remember correct his offers (or just schools recruiting him maybe) were Ivy's and schools like UVM. He had D1 opportunities at smaller schools where his size and athleticism weren't going to limit his potential like they will at a power conference.
Sure he is serviceable- but I don't think that's a big surprise. He was a high IQ guy that would handle the ball well and not make mistakes but not stand out either- and that is what he has shown so far- and I doubt he will ever become much more than that.
December 9th, 2012 at 1:38 AM |
He was close to going to
He was close to going to
He was close to going to Appalachian State.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:10 PM |
The reason he doesn't have
The reason he doesn't have
The reason he doesn't have more scholarships is because of his LACK of aau experience. He skipped playing one year, and the year on McGary's/Robinson's team he got injured after a couple tournaments and missed the rest of the summer.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:17 PM |
One & done. Fo' Sho'
One & done. Fo' Sho'
One & done. Fo' Sho'
December 8th, 2012 at 2:40 PM |
He'd probably fit in pretty
He'd probably fit in pretty
He'd probably fit in pretty well somewhere overseas.
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
December 8th, 2012 at 2:45 PM |
Maybe
Maybe
There's a lot of good ballplayers out there, but I do agree that I would have expected a few more mid-majors. He's from the Midwest so would have thought that teams like IUPUI, Valpo, Western Michigan, etc.. etc.. would give him a sniff. Considering size and prep school I'm not that shocked though. In any case I'm glad the "Altar Boy" is a Wolverine. He's going to be a huge piece this season.
Yeah, I would love Beilein's "Altar Boy" comparison to stick. I think it's hiliarious.
Twin Cities
December 9th, 2012 at 11:11 PM |
heh.
heh.
his role in the Horizon League would be exactly what it is on UM. He's not up to 30 mpg in the HL.
Like our boy Zack, he's in exactly the right/best place possible for him.
John Navarre, John Navarre, he is John Navarre
(to the tune of Jingle, Bells)
December 8th, 2012 at 3:03 PM |
Un-recruited players/ Division 2 and 3 players
Un-recruited players/ Division 2 and 3 players
I'm sure there are some guys and girls all over the country that weren't recruited at all and Division 2-3 players that could play at a higher level efectively in not just basketball, but all other sports.
Grandville High School had a few athletes like this the last 10 years.
December 8th, 2012 at 3:14 PM |
very true
very true
novak, douglas and morgan to name a few.
December 8th, 2012 at 4:40 PM |
Grandville High School
Grandville High School
Long, longgg time lurker, and did not expect to see a Grandville reference here! Looks like I just missed the 10 year cutoff you refer to.
/ Reminder that I'm old
// Inevitable Get off My Lawn comment
/// Has anyone found my knee cartilage?
December 8th, 2012 at 5:08 PM |
Go Bulldawgs?
Go Bulldawgs?
Go Bulldawgs?
December 8th, 2012 at 3:47 PM |
I am thrilled
I am thrilled
he's a Wolverine, this will be one of Beilein's best recruits from the stand point of having a steady 4 year PG to play however many minutes he needs from him to spell some of the star PG's like Trey & Walton and whoever will be here in 3 years if Walton also left early and in that case maybe be the starter in his senior season.
Stability at a super key position.
December 8th, 2012 at 3:58 PM |
i'm really surprised more people don't eat quinoa
i'm really surprised more people don't eat quinoa
tasty, nutritious, easy to cook.
Tremendous!
December 8th, 2012 at 8:15 PM |
Amen to that!
Amen to that!
Amen to that!
December 8th, 2012 at 9:24 PM |
I love it!
I love it!
My 17 month old son loves this stuff.
December 8th, 2012 at 4:18 PM |
Not a perfect science
Not a perfect science
Many scholarship misses and many walk on studs
December 8th, 2012 at 4:58 PM |
There are definitely many
There are definitely many
There are definitely many scholarship misses in college basketball, but are there really many "walk-on studs"?
December 8th, 2012 at 5:19 PM |
I think it's exceedingly
I think it's exceedingly
I think it's exceedingly rare. Apparently Scottie Pippen and Jeff Hornacek were. I think more guys do either JuCo or go to really small schools then transfer if they dont get big school scholarships initially. Also the whole prep school thing happens. CJ Lee was a walk-on.
Except for the other thing. That hurts the most. But the lack of respect hurts the second most.
December 8th, 2012 at 8:48 PM |
I think the achievements of
I think the achievements of
I think the achievements of Spike have been really underated due to the success of the other freshmen. Point guard is the hardest position for a freshman to play and the fact that there isn't a HUGE dropoff when our all-american pg is amazing! Granted we've only seen him in stretches of about 4 minutes or less with just him at the point, at least he is getting some time in as a two guard (a little bit of a 1.5 guard) with Burke is great for the future.
December 9th, 2012 at 11:38 AM |
The new 5
The new 5
I just hope Beilein insert all five freshman in at the same time. Spike, Levert, Staukaus, GRIII, and McGary seems like they can handle the pressure. Four of them were on the court at the same time yesterday.
Michigan Football- What you gonna do when hokemania RUNS wild over you?
Small and White. Not that quick. He was going to Brown, that seems about right.
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