Kostas Antetokounmpo

[Celtic Truth]

@WisBBYearbook: Kostas Antetokounmpo of Dominican and Playground Elite 17U was perhaps the biggest stock riser among WI class of 2016 kids today at NY2LA.

Just saw this tweet from Mark Miller.
Does anybody have more info on Kostas? I know he's at Dominican and I think he's class of 2016. Is Wojo interested? I know he's grown a lot lately, I think he's 6'7 now, and he has a long wiry build like Giannis. I looked him up online and there is very little info on him on any website in regards to recruiting. Giannis is on record saying that he thinks Kostas will end up being the best player in the family. Has anyone seen him play? How good is he, what offers/interest does he have now, and what offers do you think he is good enough to get?

[Shark]

I've seen him play. And you can definitely tell he's the brother of Giannis. Very athletic and long but doesn't have a great shot yet. I'd be shocked if he doesn't improve drastically from now until next season. I would love to see Marquette take a chance on him.

[Jay Bee]

I've seen him play. And you can definitely tell he's the brother of Giannis. Very athletic and long but doesn't have a great shot yet. I'd be shocked if he doesn't improve drastically from now until next season. I would love to see Marquette take a chance on him.

I think when it's all said and done, there won't be anyone "taking a chance on him," rather there will be schools in lust with his potential services.

[WarriorPride68]

I've been told Duquesne came in to watch Kostas during Dominicans's playoff run.

[brewcity77]

I think when it's all said and done, there won't be anyone "taking a chance on him," rather there will be schools in lust with his potential services.

He's definitely had an adjustment period, which often happens with foreign kids coming over here. I could see him parlaying a solid summer into skyrocketing rankings. Not saying he'll have a Joel Embiid-type rise that takes him from outside the top-100 to inside the top-5 in under a year, but I don't think anyone would argue that from a potential standpoint, Kostas probably has as much upside as just about anyone in his class.

[onepost]

And if there is interest from Marquette you have to think he would commit here in a second.  That family is super tight-knit, with everything centered around Giannis being here.

[wadesworld]

And if there is interest from Marquette you have to think he would commit here in a second.  That family is super tight-knit, with everything centered around Giannis being here.

I'm not sure I would assume that, but you are right that the family is tight knit and does love Milwaukee.  But his older brother is playing professional basketball for, I believe, the Knicks D League team.  So that's a second part of the country that he would have family in when looking at colleges.  And I'm sure Giannis could get some advice into what might be Kostas's best options if he has many options.

[brewcity77]

One advantage could be Jabari Parker. His mutual relationships with Wojo and Giannis could be a real benefit.

[TedBaxter]

All depends how many scholarships Wojo gives out this spring to players who will return in 2016-2017.  He's at 10 right now, so if he gives out one to a non-5th year player, he has 2 left for the 2016 class.  Is this young man worthy of one of the two scholarships?

[WarriorPride68]

All depends how many scholarships Wojo gives out this spring to players who will return in 2016-2017.  He's at 10 right now, so if he gives out one to a non-5th year player, he has 2 left for the 2016 class.  Is this young man worthy of one of the two scholarships?

Brings up a fair point. Hauser and Kostas both 6'7 and class of 2016. Clearly different styles, but worth noting.

[brewcity77]

All depends how many scholarships Wojo gives out this spring to players who will return in 2016-2017.  He's at 10 right now, so if he gives out one to a non-5th year player, he has 2 left for the 2016 class.  Is this young man worthy of one of the two scholarships?

Looking at the 2016-17 roster, here's the breakdown...

Centers: Luke Fischer (Sr), Matt Heldt (So)
Forwards: Wally Ellenson (Sr), Henry Ellenson (So)
Wings: Jajuan Johnson (Sr), Sandy Cohen (Jr), Haanif Cheatham (So), Sacar Anim (So)
Guards: Duane Wilson (Jr), Traci Carter (So)

That roster could really use another guard. Beyond that, I'd say whomever the two most talented players Wojo can get are the way to go. Of course, that's assuming three scholarships remaining.

[wadesworld]

Brings up a fair point. Hauser and Kostas both 6'7 and class of 2016. Clearly different styles, but worth noting.

As is Amir Coffey.

[PGsHeroes32]

As is Amir Coffey.

He'd be my first choice.

Just need Hoiberg to go for the money!!!

[MU_Beav]

Well then...


Corey Evans‏@coreyevans_10   
Kostas Antetokounmpo is a crazy talent. Definite top 50 kid and chance to surpass many others ranked in that group in 2016 #SND2K15

[4everwarriors]

All depends how many scholarships Wojo gives out this spring to players who will return in 2016-2017.  He's at 10 right now, so if he gives out one to a non-5th year player, he has 2 left for the 2016 class.  Is this young man worthy of one of the two scholarships?

Ya but, you're not takin' our annual transfer or two inta account, ai na?

[TedBaxter]

I'm hoping that by November we won't be talking transfers.  Next spring, who knows. 

I hope the AD and administration have let Wojo know that oversigning in November is not an option.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

From what I've heard, Coffey, Winston, and Hauser are the top priorities for 2016. I would be surprised if Anteokounmpo doesn't get added to that list before all is said and done.

[Earl Tatum]

Hopefully he plays summer ball to hone his game. Needs weight.

[PGsHeroes32]

We almost have to buy into the potential.

He's right in our backyard with a brother on the Bucks. If he blows up and we didn't make a run at him that would be awful.

I think there is a far better chance he turns into a star than a complete bust. So bank on him being somewhere in between.

[Celtic Truth]

I think that eventually his ranking/interest will skyrocket. He has the credibility of being an NBA players brother, he has the size and athleticism, and he plays in a great highschool program. And his potential is through the roof because his game is fairly raw. I think he ends up being a top 25 guy a year from now. I hope Wojo gets on him early

[Jay Bee]

Hopefully he plays summer ball to hone his game. Needs weight.

Oh, I think after this weekend he'll take off until next fall.

PGE, mein, P.G.E.

[brewcity77]

Oh, I think after this weekend he'll take off until next fall.

PGE, mein, P.G.E.

Very well worth noting that he plays for PGE. Safe to say the guy running that program has a bit of an interest in getting his best and brightest to Marquette, especially over the next three years.

[jesmu84]

Very well worth noting that he plays for PGE. Safe to say the guy running that program has a bit of an interest in getting his best and brightest to Marquette, especially over the next three years.

Explain. Or perhaps, PM?

[brewcity77]

Explain. Or perhaps, PM?

Playground Elite is ran by Duane Wilson, Sr.

[GGGG]

One advantage could be Jabari Parker. His mutual relationships with Wojo and Giannis could be a real benefit.

Any thoughts if this relationship might be strained by the STJ transfer?