Stone Decision

[rocket surgeon]

isn't unc looking at some academic issues?  just wondering...that's got to affect some decisions.  not that these guys are going for the chemistry or anything, but this has got to be on the radar of many would be recruits

[wadesworld]

isn't unc looking at some academic issues?  just wondering...that's got to affect some decisions.  not that these guys are going for the chemistry or anything, but this has got to be on the radar of many would be recruits

Ehh.  Even if the NCAA finds something, they aren't giving the Tar Heels more than a slap on the wrist.

[brandx]

Henry can out play Stone one on one.

Based upon?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Based upon?

Mostly fans beginning to comfort themselves by saying Stone isn't that good anyway.

[NersEllenson]

I believe that you guys are overemphasizing the dad's day in the process.

From everything I've heard, Mr. Stone is very involved and has a very good perspective on the landscape of college basketball/coaches...and he and Diamond have a very close relationship.  I've heard Mr. Stone wasn't a very big Buzz fan - saw through some of the act - yet Diamond liked Buzz.

I think every father who has a close relationship with his son, has a good degree of influence in his son's decision-making process.  Now, it doesn't mean that son agrees with Dad and makes the decision Dad would have made - but to think Mr. Stone doesn't have a decent "say" or influence in Diamond's decision in my view is naive.

[GGGG]

Mostly fans beginning to comfort themselves by saying Stone isn't that good anyway.

247 has Ellenson ranked ahead of Stone.

BUT they play two different positions... (shout out to JayBee)

AND whomever wins in a one-on-one game is irrelevant...

AND Marquette isn't getting Stone.  I'd love him.  But we aren't getting him.

[tower912]

Ellenson is a 6'9+ switchable.   Stone is a 6'10+ pure post.   They both have their important uses.   I would be happy if either came to MU.   

[Freeport Warrior]

Mostly fans beginning to comfort themselves by saying Stone isn't that good anyway.

Based upon?

They played against each other last year and Ellingson was able to absolutely hold his own on the block against Stone -- I would say it was a draw. Ellingson blew by Stone when he attempted to guard him at distance and got any shot he wanted. I would say any neutral observer would say that Ellingson won the battle, but both will be great at the next level at their respective positions. There is a lot of ego that comes with these two recruits, especially their family influence. Will they arrive on campus as privileged prima donnas, or will they arrive as soldiers ready to do whatever it takes? That is the question that intrigues me. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.