Chatman and Wilson Move Up in Rivals Rankings
Chatman up to 25, Wilson up to 86. Both 4 stars with Chatman one spot short of the 5 stars. Doyle not in the top 150. This could end up being a sneaky-good class.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/rankings/rank-2993/0
April 24th, 2014 at 12:48 PM ^
can stay for a couple of years before declaring for the NBA draft....
On the flip side, if they didn't stay for a couple of years before going to the NBA that would mean that they are really good.
April 24th, 2014 at 12:51 PM ^
Is Rivals known for their basketball rankings? I just know 247 and Rivals are considered better than ESPN for football rankings.
247 composite is my go to for MBB
April 24th, 2014 at 12:58 PM ^
He'd be spread too thin and wouldn't get subs out of either endeavor.
I've said all along I think Chatman is going to be spectacular. If Mitch leaves, there is no doubt in my mind he starts. I'm thinking we look like this with a Mitch departure:
PG - Walton
SG - Caris
SF - Irvin
SF - Chatman
C - Donnal
I know, I know it's not ideal for Irvin or Chatman to have to play the 4. It's about as ideal as GR3 having to play it. But, that's just how it will have to be I'd assume unless Mitch comes back. Even if Mitch comes back, it wouldn't surprise me to see Donnal come off the bench and Chatman/Irvin still at the 3/4.
That lineup comes off as one that could be one of Beilein's best offensive teams, but one of his worst defensive teams. Then again, we'll see how Irvin and Walton develop on the defensive end. Stauskas couldn't stay in front of ANYONE in 2012, but was a serviceable defender last year.
With a lineup like that, we'd need Walton, LeVert, and Irvin to clamp down their guys. We'd have problems with big teams again - like Kentucky, but everyone will have a problem with Kentucky next year. They will have three 7 footers.
I do think this offense could be just as effective as the '13-'14 version because it sounds like Donnal will be an upgrade on offense, and I'm expecting big improvement from Walton, Irvin, and even Levert. With the added experience we may be better at the guard position on defense, but the post will be a problem again. Goes without saying, but McGary takes us from very good again to holy shit, even without GRIII.
Irvin played a ton at the 4 this year so he definitely can if need be
But has played there and been a plus player so he has "the tools" in JB's schematics. I do think Kam is a better option and MAYBE Donnal, Wilson..
"The Beilein Bump"
Kam moved up 4 spots to 28 on 247 regular rankings
just curious - what is the difference between a "regular" rating and a "composite" rating from 247.
The 247Composite Rating is a proprietary algorithm that compiles prospect "rankings" and "ratings" listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services. It converts average industry ranks and ratings into a linear composite index capping at 1.0000, which indicates a consensus No. 1 prospect across all services.
Ah ok. Thx
It's strange to look at the rise of the 1 (or 2) and done players and how that might affect a program like Duke (with a coach like K). I expect this year's loss to Mercer to be an outlier, but I wonder if Coach K just isn't suited to managing a team with the way modern players are ready to leave as soon as they arrive. He used to coach highly rated players who stayed for yaers and learned to play a good (though I hate them) team game. Will he become Kentucky-lite?
Wilson close to 7'3 and Doyle 7'2.
Chatman was measured last summer in Nike camp as 6'6.5 with shoes and 6'9.5 wingspan, almost identical to GR3's measure at the same camp. Given that he might grow another inch since then, will put him at 6'7.5 with shoes and a 6'10-6'11 wing span.