Author Topic: 2015 Center Jonathan Nwankwo (Read 20073 times)

Tums Festival · « **on:** April 21, 2014, 02:23:12 PM »

Jamie Shaw ‏@JamieShaw5 1h
Johnathan Nwankwo 6'10 2015 House of Sports
Tells me he is now gaining interest from Cal, Northwestern, & Marquette

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high-school/scanlan-making-nother-run-city-title-article-1.1707606

Looks like a good rebounder and shot blocker.

WarriorPride68 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2014, 02:38:04 PM »

Offers according to Rivals, unranked by them:

Fordham
Manhattan
Minnesota
Monmouth
Niagara

Norm · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2014, 03:07:40 PM »

What, no interest from Duke?

ThatDude · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2014, 03:31:51 PM »

Quote from: Norm on April 21, 2014, 03:07:40 PM

What, no interest from Duke?

Call me crazy but I hate the affiliation we now have with Duke

Class71 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:28:34 PM »

Quote from: ThatDude on April 21, 2014, 03:31:51 PM

Call me crazy but I hate the affiliation we now have with Duke

My friend it is the school's desire to go in that direction so they can survive. Many school's will have issues in future years unless they can prove the cost of the degrees they offer are worth their rising costs. MU really has little choice but to become more competitive.

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:41:22 PM »

Competing with Cal and Northwestern. He only averages seven points, but have you seen his ACT score? Recruiting will be much different than it was with Buzz.

BrewCity83 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:44:53 PM »

ACT scores higher than PPG averages? This is uncharted waters...

Groin_pull · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:54:13 PM »

Quote from: ThatDude on April 21, 2014, 03:31:51 PM

Call me crazy but I hate the affiliation we now have with Duke

Yeah, it sure sucks to be loosely linked with an elite school that offers an Ivy League-level education.

WarriorPride68 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:56:15 PM »

Let's just hope this isn't plan B for losing Ellenson/Stone!

Groin_pull · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:59:27 PM »

Quote from: WarriorPride68 on April 21, 2014, 04:56:15 PM

Let's just hope this isn't plan B for losing Ellenson/Stone!

If your happiness hinges on MU signing one or both...you might want to get a crying towel.

Tums Festival · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2014, 06:18:04 PM »

Quote from: LittleMurs on April 21, 2014, 04:41:22 PM

Competing with Cal and Northwestern. He only averages seven points, but have you seen his ACT score? Recruiting will be much different than it was with Buzz.

Could be an interesting recruiting contest between two ex-Duke assistants and the guy that 'backed out" of our coaching search.

Loose Cannon · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2014, 07:30:03 PM »

Quote from: ThatDude on April 21, 2014, 03:31:51 PM

Call me crazy but I hate the affiliation we now have with Duke

Wait!....We are now Franchised with Duke>.

Texas Western · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2014, 07:36:50 PM »

Quote from: Heavy Gear on April 21, 2014, 02:23:12 PM

Jamie Shaw ‏@JamieShaw5 1h
Johnathan Nwankwo 6'10 2015 House of Sports
Tells me he is now gaining interest from Cal, Northwestern, & Marquette

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high-school/scanlan-making-nother-run-city-title-article-1.1707606

Looks like a good rebounder and shot blocker.

I saw him play at an AAU tournament. He is a physical presence for sure and intriguing because of that. He is very raw however, I think he needs to significantly improve all aspects of his game to be a factor at the high D-1 level. I saw him getting beat by smaller 6-5 ish type quicker guys consistently. If we were to take this kid, I think he would benefit from a red shirt year and with enough training and coaching he might be a factor in the later part of his career.

WarriorPride68 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2014, 08:47:51 PM »

Quote from: Texas Western on April 21, 2014, 07:36:50 PM

I saw him play at an AAU tournament. He is a physical presence for sure and intriguing because of that. He is very raw however, I think he needs to significantly improve all aspects of his game to be a factor at the high D-1 level. I saw him getting beat by smaller 6-5 ish type quicker guys consistently. If we were to take this kid, I think he would benefit from a red shirt year and with enough training and coaching he might be a factor in the later part of his career.

What AAU team does he play for?

Texas Western · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2014, 08:54:00 PM »

Quote from: WarriorPride68 on April 21, 2014, 08:47:51 PM

What AAU team does he play for?

The team I saw him play on was the House of Sports Gauchos, I think it is some kind of B team affliated with the Gauchos that plays out of the House of Sports .

BBallSeen · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2014, 02:36:19 PM »

Just passing on a little info on the big guy:

1. He averaged close to 20pts per game last season in HS

2. He does have good grades, in fact he's a nation honor society kid

3. That list of offers from rivals is very old and out dated. Here's a more accurate count: http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/jonathan-nwankwo

4. He plays for the House of Sports. They're not affiliated with the NY Gauchos, although there were for 1 year. By the way, the House of sports basketball program and basketball team is ran by former Duke player, Andy Borman.

5. He does struggle against 6'5 centers, as most big men do, but I doubt he'll face too many of them in college.

Hope this helps

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2014, 03:08:59 PM »

Quote from: BBallSeen on April 28, 2014, 02:36:19 PM

Just passing on a little info on the big guy:

1. He averaged close to 20pts per game last season in HS

2. He does have good grades, in fact he's a nation honor society kid

3. That list of offers from rivals is very old and out dated. Here's a more accurate count: http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/jonathan-nwankwo

4. He plays for the House of Sports. They're not affiliated with the NY Gauchos, although there were for 1 year. By the way, the House of sports basketball program and basketball team is ran by former Duke player, Andy Borman.

5. He does struggle against 6'5 centers, as most big men do, but I doubt he'll face too many of them in college.

Hope this helps

Thanks for the info.

Right now I don't think Nwankwo is on our radar. CoWojo is more focused on local kids Diamond Stone and Matt Heldt for that class.

willie warrior · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2014, 03:36:07 PM »

Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 21, 2014, 04:44:53 PM

ACT scores higher than PPG averages? This is uncharted waters...

Not really--remember Durley?

4everwarriors · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:22:08 PM »

Thanks for postin' on Scoop, Jonathan.

madtownwarrior · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:44:19 PM »

Yep, you must know:

DevonTe Brooks ‏@NikeHead_Vonte 1h
A source told me that 2015 Jonathan Nwankwo next offer should be Marquette

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on April 28, 2014, 03:08:59 PM

Thanks for the info.

Right now I don't think Nwankwo is on our radar. CoWojo is more focused on local kids Diamond Stone and Matt Heldt for that class.

MU Beaver · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:54:13 PM »

Quote from: LittleMurs on April 21, 2014, 04:41:22 PM

Competing with Cal and Northwestern. He only averages seven points, but have you seen his ACT score? Recruiting will be much different than it was with Buzz.

Yes it will. A bunch of unranked smart kids. That will keep the fans showing up!!

4everwarriors · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2014, 07:12:16 PM »

So, is MU Beaver a dude or a chick?

real chili 83 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 28, 2014, 07:16:50 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on April 28, 2014, 07:12:16 PM

So, is MU Beaver a dude or a chick?

Nice, subtle.

Send pics if the latter.

hairy worthen · « **Reply #23 on:** April 28, 2014, 07:23:16 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on April 28, 2014, 07:12:16 PM

So, is MU Beaver a dude or a chick?

Maybe its mike hunt

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #24 on:** April 28, 2014, 11:40:12 PM »

Quote from: madtownwarrior on April 28, 2014, 06:44:19 PM

Yep, you must know:

DevonTe Brooks ‏@NikeHead_Vonte 1h
A source told me that 2015 Jonathan Nwankwo next offer should be Marquette

Never said I knew anything. Just didn't think it. I hadn't heard Marquette mentioned with him until that tweet

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #25 on:** April 29, 2014, 05:20:29 PM »

Quote from: hairyworthen on April 28, 2014, 07:23:16 PM

Maybe its mike hunt

You mean even with it being yours, you wouldn't know?

Texas Western · « **Reply #26 on:** September 06, 2014, 07:23:47 PM »

He committed to Minnesota yesterday.
http://zagsblog.com/articles/jonathan-nwankwo-to-minnesota/

Does anyone know if we progressed beyond initial interest in him?

Johnny B · « **Reply #27 on:** September 06, 2014, 07:34:33 PM »

Quote from: LittleMurs on April 29, 2014, 05:20:29 PM

You mean even with it being yours, you wouldn't know?

Hahaha!

keefe · « **Reply #28 on:** September 06, 2014, 07:45:39 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on April 28, 2014, 07:12:16 PM

So, is MU Beaver a dude or a chick?

well, if MU Beaver lives in Eugene it can sometimes be difficult to determine...

Jay Bee · « **Reply #29 on:** September 06, 2014, 07:56:26 PM »

Quote from: Texas Western on September 06, 2014, 07:23:47 PM

He committed to Minnesota yesterday.
http://zagsblog.com/articles/jonathan-nwankwo-to-minnesota/

Does anyone know if we progressed beyond initial interest in him?

No involvement in recent times. #MattFactor

Texas Western · « **Reply #30 on:** September 06, 2014, 09:03:47 PM »

Quote from: Jay Bee on September 06, 2014, 07:56:26 PM

No involvement in recent times. #MattFactor

He is definitely a project but the upside will be there for the Golden Gophers if he works out.

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #31 on:** September 07, 2014, 10:14:09 AM »

Quote from: Texas Western on September 06, 2014, 07:23:47 PM

He committed to Minnesota yesterday.
http://zagsblog.com/articles/jonathan-nwankwo-to-minnesota/

Does anyone know if we progressed beyond initial interest in him?

I don't know, but it seems likely that once Matt Heldt was in the fold there wouldn't have been much need for Wojo to continue the recruitment.

moomoo · « **Reply #32 on:** May 18, 2015, 04:50:21 PM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on April 28, 2014, 11:40:12 PM

Never said I knew anything. Just didn't think it. I hadn't heard Marquette mentioned with him until that tweet

Available again. Minnesota released him. Fingers crossed.

MattyWarrior · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2015, 05:00:58 PM »

How did they release him?

Litehouse · « **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2015, 05:13:44 PM »

So if we would get him (or anyone in the 2015 class), does that mean we're full for next year too?

Ellenson Guerrero · « **Reply #35 on:** May 18, 2015, 05:16:02 PM »

Sounds like he couldn't get in to Minnesota; not sure Wojo would be interested anyway.

Jay Bee · « **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2015, 05:54:36 PM »

Wouldn't see MU getting involved here.

Let's bring in Kyle and and get ready for the fall!

willie warrior · « **Reply #37 on:** May 18, 2015, 05:55:33 PM »

Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 21, 2014, 04:44:53 PM

ACT scores higher than PPG averages? This is uncharted waters...

Yes, we need to be recruiting based on ACT score first and foremost. After all, they are student.....athletes.

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