Kolek planning to go pro
And he couldn't stop anyone either.
I dont know if Deonte has the size of an NBA player. Hes not really a shooting guard and 6'4 SF wont cut it in the NBA. I think Deonte will be here all 4 years.
I know we've got a number of these threads up, but I'd just like to start one final (hopefully on topic) Henry Ellenson thread that we can use till he makes a decision.
Nope. It appears this thread is now about Burton.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
I'm not saying that Deonte is the next coming of Barkley but Charles was only 6'5" and was a PF and a great one at that. So its not all about the height its how you play the game. If he has a skill set that translates he will get a shot despite his height.
No, actually it also applies to Henry. I've heard lots of talk about his "demanding" family, as well as a few whispers about his grades and slippage in the rankings. Crazy stuff, but par for the course considering the source.
Talk to a lot of Gopher Fans. Can't escape them. Mom was on Gopher blogs and doing in-game tweets about Pitino's lineups, shot selection by other players and how her son should be in the game. They say there is a reason why Jr Pitino and Bo aren't going hard after Henry. Jay Bee care to add?
Yes - Because they know they don't have a snowball's chance in hell of landing him. Duh.
6'5" when the average league height was problably lower than it is now. I would also guess that Barkely is at least two inches taller than Burton.
Burton will be on an NBA roster one day - whether after his junior year or senior year. Same might be true of Henry Ellenson as well (to bring back on topic.)
So don't listen to the bullsh*t from Badger fans that Bo had no interest.
What's with the talk about Burton being only 6'2.5"? Is he shrinking? He was listed at 6'5" in high school. He certainly plays like 6'5".But, enough, this is supposed to be about Henry. As I recall, we heard he may announce his choice in two weeks? Does anyone have an update on that?
If I'm a UW fan and Bo in fact stopped recruiting the #4 player in the country because of a potentially overbearing mother, I'd be pissed.
Hope your crystal ball is right on Burton. He's an amazing, explosive athlete. He's also very undisciplined on both ends of the court, has a loose handle and for a 6'2.5" guy he doesn't shoot it all that well. Maturity and hard work can wipe out all the negatives except the 6'2.5" part. Who knows with Ellenson - he sure has all of the measurables. As a consensus top 10 guy out of HS he's certainly a "favorite" to make the NBA.
Doesn't shoot it all that well? 50% from 3 point line - although small sample size of 8 attempts. Why I'm so bullish on him, is because he doesn't have to launch 3's to score at all...he's so powerful and explosive that he can get to the rack almost at will..and shoot from point blank. Last year he had numerous looks close in at the basket roll off...that he rushed slightly. This year I see those going in.Regarding "undisciplined," that isn't always a bad thing. When you are a go to go...which Burton is, and always will be while at MU - why should he not launch shots at a high rate? Do you want a Kobe Bryant, or Michael Jordan being "disciplined" in their shot selection?We can make another wager if you like on if Burton gets drafted....
There are concerns about his parent's involvement level. I have no idea if they are legitimate concerns or not.
What's with the talk about Burton being only 6'2.5"? Is he shrinking? He was listed at 6'5" in high school. He certainly plays like 6'5".