MBB 2018 Recruiting: Adrien Nunez highlights
Tossing a few highlights out there for the hoop head crowd. This kid has such a smooth looking stroke. Gets nice elevation on his jump shot and squares up his body really well even if he's on the move.
Saw that Beilein compared him to Tim Hardaway Jr. Probably not the pure athlete THJ was (THJ was always underrated on that front), but seems like an apt comparison. If Nunez can up his ballhandling game, he could be really dangerous in a few years. Regardless, sure seems like he'll be a knock-down shooter.
If we learned anything from that heart-breaker Purdue game and Dakota Mathias, it's that guys who can square up well, even if they're flying off of a screen, are valuable.
http://cbsprt.co/2BFDBmS (hopefully that's not paywalled)
February 6th, 2018 at 10:29 AM ^
Nothing better than a smooth stroker imo
February 6th, 2018 at 4:18 PM ^
Can't be. Clarence doesn't have time to post online. He be strokin' too much.
February 6th, 2018 at 10:31 AM ^
I love his highlight videos (like this one) b/c he has such a quick release and an effortless shot with beautiful form. A marksman like this with that kind of release will be an asset in the Beilein offense. I am looking forward to seeing him in Maize and Blue!
February 6th, 2018 at 10:39 AM ^
that both Mathews and Mo will be back next year. With the incoming recruiting class and maturation of the existing younger guys, wathch out!
I think there is zero chance Mathews goes anywhere. Mo is probably 50:50 at this point IMO.
February 6th, 2018 at 11:13 AM ^
February 6th, 2018 at 11:24 AM ^
If CM has a 0% chance of leaving, and Mo is 50/50, wouldn't that equate to a 75% chance that both are back?
February 6th, 2018 at 11:41 AM ^
I wonder what others think about Mo's pro chances at this point. I wonder where he'd play in the NBA. He has the game of a small forward but can't really guard anyone at that position (in my uneducated opinion -- don't watch much NBA at all).
Is he more likely to go pro in Europe?
February 6th, 2018 at 11:46 AM ^
He could go pro in Europe and practice full time there instead of coming back to play at Michigan. There were talks about him considering doing that last year. Trouble is that someone has to leave in order for Michigan to get all 5 members of our recruiting class.
February 6th, 2018 at 12:04 PM ^
Sports Illustrated's most recent mock draft has neither Mo nor Matthews in the top 60.
February 6th, 2018 at 12:20 PM ^
chances at sticking in the NBA are rather low IMO, even if he does get drafted. He simply cannot guard any position at the NBA level. His lateral movement, even in college is extremely sub-par, and he gets bodied up in the post often.
Mo is certainly a great college player because his offensive arsenal more than compensates for any shortcomings on the defensive end, as you don't see an Isaac Haas all that often. The NBA however, is a different monster. NBA coaches don't pretend to run sets and off-ball motion on a consistent basis, they identify the mismatch and bleed it until the opposing coach is forced to sit that player.
February 6th, 2018 at 6:31 PM ^
and education is important to Germans (seems like every one I know has at least a master's degreee).
I wonder if any of the current players will look to transfer out due to playing time. Watson would seem to be a prime candidate IMO even though it looks like he has some potential. UM will be pretty deep up front and on the wing next year.
February 6th, 2018 at 11:48 AM ^
February 6th, 2018 at 3:45 PM ^
I was averaging the probabilities instead of multiplying. Fail.
February 6th, 2018 at 6:32 PM ^
which means I should look for broken clocks around the house.
February 6th, 2018 at 12:45 PM ^
If Matthews, Poole, Simpson and Livers are each 100% to return and Mo is 50%, what are the chances all five return?
February 6th, 2018 at 1:21 PM ^
It's 450%.
February 6th, 2018 at 3:51 PM ^
I deserved that. I'm very embarassed.
February 6th, 2018 at 10:44 AM ^
His shooting form is great, reminds me of Klay Thompson
February 6th, 2018 at 10:48 AM ^
Quick release and also at the proper height. He's gonna be able to get that shot off even with tight defense.
February 6th, 2018 at 11:14 AM ^
February 6th, 2018 at 10:51 AM ^
After we signed him and I saw his limited highlights, I was excited. This guy is going to be a great fit. He might have the nicest shooting form since Glen Rice. Get him in a proper strength and conditoning program and watch out. Hopefully he adjusts well to shooting in bigger gyms and the greater depth of field (it takes time for some), but this guy has a huge upside in our offense. Hopefully he is an adequate defender.
February 6th, 2018 at 10:53 AM ^
He started playing basketball at such a late time of his life at 14. He's already has a picture perfect shooting form and can shoot it from anywhere.
February 6th, 2018 at 11:05 AM ^
February 6th, 2018 at 12:11 PM ^
To this day, I am still shocked the staff never forced Zak Irvin to shorten his motion. A guy that big and strong should never have a motion that starts that low. A reason why he was wildly inconsistent.
February 6th, 2018 at 10:58 AM ^
Can he play Tackle?
February 6th, 2018 at 10:58 AM ^
of his game, although caveats apply because I've never viewed him live. Nunez has some of the cleanest shot mechanics (meaning no extra movement, a one motion shot) I've seen for the 2018 class. I don't necessarily agree with the THJ comparison, but the name that comes to mind based on body type and outside shooting/style of play is Rex Chapman (Nunez will never reach that level).
The 2018 class took every favorable bounce, from Nance going to NW to Ahrens opting to stay home at OSU. Johns is no doubt a superior prospect to Nance and I like Nunez more than Ahrens.
February 6th, 2018 at 11:24 AM ^
February 6th, 2018 at 11:32 AM ^
that I regret missing out on (we didn't show serious interest until it was too late). I was so adamant that we should've pursued last year..........and I know some here explicitly asked me "what do you see in him that nobody else does?"
Really think adding Tillman could have us in position to possibly win the B10 and make a deep run. Just a really well rounded player.
February 6th, 2018 at 2:14 PM ^
Not arguing whether he's a good player or not (I haven't watched any Utah games this year, though his stats seem fine), but aren't Tillman and Livers a little redundant? I don't think they'd both be in the rotation this year.
February 6th, 2018 at 3:01 PM ^
and that's no knock on Livers' game, but Donnie is simply a more well rounded and better player. I'm a big fan of Isaiah, but preferred Donnie at this time last year when I watched a ton of both of them during AAU.
February 6th, 2018 at 11:29 AM ^
February 6th, 2018 at 11:46 AM ^
woof. I hope not.
February 6th, 2018 at 12:17 PM ^
Matt McQuaid is the kid I keep hearing about, but he never actually does anything. I'm no college scout, but Nunez's game looks better than McQuaid's right now. If Nunez is nothing more than a 6th in his career for Michigan, then I guess I see the comparison.
February 6th, 2018 at 5:37 PM ^
Nunez's form is so much better than hunchback Mcquaid's. Honestly, other than the fact that they are both labeled as "shooters", I don't see that as a good comparison.
February 6th, 2018 at 12:00 PM ^
Beautiful release on that jumper. I could watch him shoot all day.
Hypothesis based on nothing: Ibi Watson sees that he is the odd man out (redundant to Jordan Poole who has probably passed him) and transfers to a lesser program. Mathews and Moe both stay, and M has the right number of scholarships. 2019 National Champions.
February 6th, 2018 at 12:15 PM ^
Disclaimer #1: This is probably my first time scouting a UM prospect's tape.
Disclaimer #2: I'm sure I know much less about baskeball than I would like to admit.
Disclaimer #3: Of course I agree he's got a great looking shot and am exited he's coming.
However, it seems like Nunez starts all of his shots from the waist. To be an elite 3pt. gunner in college & beyond, is this a problem? It seems to lengthen his shooting time a bit.
Is this something the Nik Stauskas' of the world all do, and I have never noticed it?
February 6th, 2018 at 1:10 PM ^
I can't claim any more authority than you in analyzing his form, but I was curious about your observation. I looked at a few clips of some prolific shooters (Kyle Korver, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen), and they all start their jump shots with the ball around the waist.
I think the key to their success, and what it looks like Nunez does pretty well too, is the quickness in their movements and the lift they generate.
February 6th, 2018 at 2:04 PM ^
He does dip the ball on the wide open threes. He can certinaly shorten the motion, but its not as bad as someone like L. Ball or Zak Irvin. That can be corrected with fine tuning since his motion is very fluid and compact..techincally sound (unlike the others mentioned above) Also, thing to remember in highlights is to watch where the ball is delivered to him, sometimes he is required to dip due to less than perfect pass to shooting position and he might take a slight dip when wide open (although he should correct it). Not AT ALL worried about this guy's form.
February 6th, 2018 at 12:47 PM ^
February 6th, 2018 at 1:40 PM ^