He is now #30 overall in the class of 2013 ESPN rankings. He has a good shot at being an All-American
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2013/order/true
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=88&yr=2013
#40 in Scouts new 2013 list.
Kevon Looney is #13 overall in his class by the way..
Quote from: nyg on January 25, 2012, 01:42:35 PM
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=88&yr=2013
#40 in Scouts new 2013 list.
Luke Fischer is now in Scout's top 100. Evidently, all it took was him accepting an offer from Indiana. Didn't Bobby Knight once make up a guy and say he was interested in him and then that guy started showing up in top 100 lists?
Nunn is 43 on Scout's board and 58 on ESPN's board. ESPN has him only offered by Texas A&M and MU right now.
The immortal Ivan Renko.....
"Didn't Bobby Knight once make up a guy and say he was interested in him and then that guy started showing up in top 100 lists?"
Quote from: LittleMurs on January 25, 2012, 01:52:02 PM
Luke Fischer is now in Scout's top 100. Evidently, all it took was him accepting an offer from Indiana.
LOL, yea its funny how that works
Just a note, Bronson Keonig is no longer ranked on espn
He would be top 50 had he committed to Carolina.
FYI Benford is at Simeon tonight watching Taylor and Nunn
Quote from: Bieberhole69 on January 25, 2012, 06:14:39 PM
FYI Benford is at Simeon tonight watching Taylor and Nunn
And hopefully Parker, too! And if Benford wants to slip him keys to a new Caddy, I promise to look away.
Quote from: Bieberhole69 on January 25, 2012, 06:14:39 PM
FYI Benford is at Simeon tonight watching Taylor and Nunn
Now this is why I read these posts. Thx Bieber
Maybe JFB can bring D Rose up for a game next time. C'mon Tony Bring 'em in!
Quote from: MuMark on January 25, 2012, 02:13:33 PM
The immortal Ivan Renko.....
Thanks for reminding me about this wonder story. I had completely forgotten about it ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Renko
Ivan Renko was a fictitious Yugoslav basketball player created by Bobby Knight when he was the head coach for the Indiana University Hoosiers. In January of the 1992-93 college basketball season, Knight commented on his Sunday television show that the "6'8" 230 lbs. Renko was coming to Indiana and that he was very pleased to get this commitment.
Knight created Renko in an attempt to exploit several so-called recruiting "experts" and to show that their services were actually worthless to subscribers. Knight was successful in his task, and even though Renko was completely fictional, several recruiting services started listing him as a prospect with in-depth descriptions of his potential and game style. Some of the more reputable recruiting gurus claimed to have never heard of Renko, whereas some other "experts" even claimed to possess or to see film of him actually playing basketball.
I recently watched Looney and he is the real deal. He was listed as a guard on TW32 but has the size of a wing. Anyone know what he projects at at the next level?
Quote from: AnotherMU84 on January 25, 2012, 07:35:26 PM
Thanks for reminding me about this wonder story. I had completely forgotten about it ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Renko
Ivan Renko was a fictitious Yugoslav basketball player created by Bobby Knight when he was the head coach for the Indiana University Hoosiers. In January of the 1992-93 college basketball season, Knight commented on his Sunday television show that the "6'8" 230 lbs. Renko was coming to Indiana and that he was very pleased to get this commitment.
Knight created Renko in an attempt to exploit several so-called recruiting "experts" and to show that their services were actually worthless to subscribers. Knight was successful in his task, and even though Renko was completely fictional, several recruiting services started listing him as a prospect with in-depth descriptions of his potential and game style. Some of the more reputable recruiting gurus claimed to have never heard of Renko, whereas some other "experts" even claimed to possess or to see film of him actually playing basketball.
And now Reinko post regularly on MU Scoop! :o
Quote from: shaquilvaine on January 25, 2012, 10:09:28 PM
I recently watched Looney and he is the real deal. He was listed as a guard on TW32 but has the size of a wing. Anyone know what he projects at at the next level?
A SWITCHABLE. ;)
Quote from: romey on January 25, 2012, 10:18:17 PM
And now Reinko post regularly on MU Scoop! :o
Not a coincidence.
Getting back on the topic. I haven't seen any footage of Burton. Has anyone watched him play? Can you tell us about his game? To be ranked as high as he is, he must be really good. Please tell us more about his play?
Quote from: msbjim on January 26, 2012, 01:40:03 PM
Getting back on the topic. I haven't seen any footage of Burton. Has anyone watched him play? Can you tell us about his game? To be ranked as high as he is, he must be really good. Please tell us more about his play?
I've only seen highlight clips, but I'm guessing this is fairly accurate:
http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/evaluation/_/id/102636/deonte-burton
This was from a recent game against King
King vs. Vincent was highly entertaining
There's nothing quite like an intense rivalry game between city foes in front of a charged crowd on a Friday night. That's exactly what Milwaukee (Wisc.) King v. Milwaukee (Wisc.) Vincent was at King high school to start off the trip.
Riding the impressive play of 6-foot-5 senior wing Arroyo Edwards, King scored a come from behind 80-75 overtime win over a game Vincent squad.
A three-star prospect, Edwards will likely need to attend a junior college for a few years. However, with his ability to shoot from deep, attack off the dribble and nose for scoring the basketball he has all of the tools to leave junior college as a high major target. Also impressive for King was junior combo guard Austin Malone-Mitchell who scored 19 and hit on several deep shots and crafty drives.
On the Vincent side of things, junior Deonte Burton looked every bit the part of the four-star, top 50 ranked wing that he is. One of the most physical players in his class, Burton is an athletic 6-foot-5 wide bodied lefty who plays with great intensity. He is good off the dribble, was a man on the glass and blocked double-digit shots while being clutched and grabbed at the entire night.
Quote from: Jamailman on January 26, 2012, 01:42:09 PM
I've only seen highlight clips, but I'm guessing this is fairly accurate:
http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/evaluation/_/id/102636/deonte-burton
anyone else think he kinda looks like barry sanders?
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/multimedia/photo_gallery/0902/nfl.alltime.rushing.leaders.with.one.team/images/barry-sanders.jpg)
Quote from: kinsella4three??? on January 26, 2012, 01:59:38 PM
anyone else think he kinda looks like barry sanders?
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/multimedia/photo_gallery/0902/nfl.alltime.rushing.leaders.with.one.team/images/barry-sanders.jpg)
(http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/recruiting/ncb/players/full/102636.png&w=350&h=254)
pretty good resemblance
Quote from: MuMark on January 26, 2012, 01:46:05 PM
On the Vincent side of things, junior Deonte Burton looked every bit the part of the four-star, top 50 ranked wing that he is. One of the most physical players in his class, Burton is an athletic 6-foot-5 wide bodied lefty who plays with great intensity. He is good off the dribble, was a man on the glass and blocked double-digit shots while being clutched and grabbed at the entire night.[/b]
Another blue-chip Wisconsin recruit. Good. So how does his offensive game, at this point, compare to our last home-state blue-chipper--Vander Blue? Can Burton shoot?
Quote from: WarriorHal on January 26, 2012, 02:12:03 PM
Another blue-chip Wisconsin recruit. Good. So how does his offensive game, at this point, compare to our last home-state blue-chipper--Vander Blue? Can Burton shoot?
From what I hear and see his outside shot still might need some work, but apparently he has good touch from mid-range.
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on January 26, 2012, 02:08:55 PM
(http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/recruiting/ncb/players/full/102636.png&w=350&h=254)
pretty good resemblance
He kinda looks like Antoine Walker to me...and a few other guys on here
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on September 08, 2011, 03:13:06 PM
Feel like there's a shading of a mini Antoine Walker in Burton.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on September 08, 2011, 05:52:39 PM
That's what I thought too...he looks a little bit like him.
Hopefully he's not a headcase like him.
(http://www.wildcatworld.com/bounce/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/kentuckyforward21.jpg)
Whoa. :o
Quote from: WarriorHal on January 26, 2012, 02:12:03 PM
Another blue-chip Wisconsin recruit. Good. So how does his offensive game, at this point, compare to our last home-state blue-chipper--Vander Blue? Can Burton shoot?
Quote from: msbjim on January 26, 2012, 01:40:03 PM
Getting back on the topic. I haven't seen any footage of Burton. Has anyone watched him play? Can you tell us about his game? To be ranked as high as he is, he must be really good. Please tell us more about his play?
I wrote in another thread that I saw him play. It was only his second game back after being cleared to play this year by the WIAA. I only saw one game. He is a man among boys on the boards and has a great knack for blocking shots. His timing is great. You could kind of tell that he wasn't used to playing with his teammates/his teammates weren't used to playing with him. They were not well coached...at all. Pius had far less talent and Vincent had plenty of chances to put the game away, but Pius was much more disciplined and hit a buzzer beater to send it into overtime. Vincent won in overtime. Burton ended with 16 points I believe, but shot a very poor percentage, including something like 5/13 from the free throw line. His shot is slow developing and needs a lot of work, but it doesn't LOOK horrible like Vander's does, which leads me to believe that he can fix it (as I'm not 100% sure Vander can fix his). To me he seems like JP Tokoto. A freak athlete (Tokoto more explosive, Burton is stronger) who needs work on his jump shot but appears as though that shot can be fixed. He will never be a sharp shooter, but I feel like he'll be able to get to the point where he can knock down the open 3 pointer and have a strong mid-range game. He finishes very well/strong around the rim. He's built big...looks like Cadougan with 5".
Quote from: LLRj Since 1986 on January 26, 2012, 02:40:40 PM
He kinda looks like Antoine Walker to me...and a few other guys on here
(http://www.wildcatworld.com/bounce/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/kentuckyforward21.jpg)
Whoa. :o
YES! He looks IDENTICAL to Antione Walker in person.
Burton:
http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/73/737871.jpg
Walker:
http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nba_experts__37/ept_sports_nba_experts-459589217-1256665448.jpg?ymoVMHCDDllsMaN2
Are any of the Milwaukee Vincent games coming up televised?
last night on Preps Plus (TWC ch 32) they miked the head coach of Vincent, Coach Allen(?). Few mintues of him coaching up Deonte. You can see Deonte is built like a tight end. I will look into TV games in the near future and see what I can find.
WFB Dominican @ STJMA on right now on MY 24 on TWC. D Wison and Diamond Stone.
http://www.my24milwaukee.com can stream as well if interested.
Buzz needs to pitch a tent Grizzly Man style outside Diamond Stone's house and have Monarch sleep in it for the next 2-3 years until we get his commitment.
Kid is a stud and would help take this program up another level.
Quote from: Stone Cold on January 26, 2012, 08:56:58 PM
Buzz needs to pitch a tent Grizzly Man style outside Diamond Stone's house and have Monarch sleep in it for the next 2-3 years until we get his commitment.
Kid is a stud and would help take this program up another level.
Buzz walked out of the gym talking to a guy right behind me after watching Burton and I heard him saying "He's really good ain't he? We were over there watching him last week. We watched him last year. He's going to be the best player to come out of here in quite some time. He's really good." I would guess he'll be all over him. He'll be our best chance to get the 5 star big we've all been having wet dreams over. It's finally a guy in our back yard.
Quote from: Stone Cold on January 26, 2012, 08:56:58 PM
Buzz needs to pitch a tent Grizzly Man style outside Diamond Stone's house and have Monarch sleep in it for the next 2-3 years until we get his commitment.
Kid is a stud and would help take this program up another level.
If MU doesn't have a presence at nearly every one of his high school games I would be shocked. You can't let a 6'9 frosh with athleticism and touch around the rim slip through your fingers.
Is it just me, or has the talent in MKE high school hoops suddenly sky rocketed? Between Burton, Wilson Jr, Looney, and Stone, Buzz may not need to resort to the South to fill up high level classes. Obviously nothing wrong with keeping our eyes open around the country, but I definitely wouldn't mind establishing a hold on all the top talent in the state.
The great thing about Stone is that he has been very tall for a long time, he didn't just sprout up one year recently. He is used to his body and the post moves. I remember seeing him at the beginning of 7th grade for Tosa East and he was already 6' 6".
Sounds really promising. Hope we add Looney to the team for next year and then sign the other futures too.
Wadesworld... thanks for all your input about Burton!
Quote from: msbjim on January 27, 2012, 09:55:14 AM
Wadesworld... thanks for all your input about Burton!
You're welcome.
Quote from: msbjim on January 27, 2012, 08:55:46 AM
Sounds really promising. Hope we add Looney to the team for next year and then sign the other futures too.
Looney is a sophomore in high school
My mistake... I was thinking of 6'10" Philip Nolan.
Quote from: AWegrzyn17 on January 26, 2012, 11:47:50 PM
If MU doesn't have a presence at nearly every one of his high school games I would be shocked. You can't let a 6'9 frosh with athleticism and touch around the rim slip through your fingers.
Is it just me, or has the talent in MKE high school hoops suddenly sky rocketed? Between Burton, Wilson Jr, Looney, and Stone, Buzz may not need to resort to the South to fill up high level classes. Obviously nothing wrong with keeping our eyes open around the country, but I definitely wouldn't mind establishing a hold on all the top talent in the state.
Add Nolan along with the city conf. studs. that you mentioned- Matt Thomas, Nick Fuller, B Koening, Tokoto, Dekker, Luke Fisher... things are certainly looking up in the state.
I'll take the city conf and the Simeon pipeline myself.
On the future plan.
Looney is the "biggest" get for MU's elite status future.
I hope Deonte is in his ear every day.
The combination of a young "Kevin Durant type player" (along way to go....but those are his traits) and a pure Bronco Bull in Burton.....(a dynamic truck that is going to finish around you, or thru you....or over you)
Burton will be a Top 20 player by the time it gets to the final rankings his senior year.
For his size to have that finishing ability, mobility, speed, and that cross-over. I really can not give a singular comparison.
In the proverbial blender. The size of Maymon with the speed and ahtleticism of a "Wilson type"....
Scarey.
And I not a Kool-aide drinker.
Was really pschyed on Mayo a year ago because of accounts of a family member who got to see him in HS regularily. and Deonte is another "real deal" type player.....
Looney was on Time Warner last weekend playing against Hamilton. Though he is skinny, he looks like a college player. Hard to believe he is a soph. I like the Durant reference, but to me he really looks like that guy from Baylor, Perry Jones III.
Quote from: Freeport Warrior on January 27, 2012, 03:51:52 PM
Looney was on Time Warner last weekend playing against Hamilton. Though he is skinny, he looks like a college player. Hard to believe he is a soph. I like the Durant reference, but to me he really looks like that guy from Baylor, Perry Jones III.
Looney was playing FOR Hamilton...
Quote from: QuetteHoops on January 27, 2012, 03:57:44 PM
Looney was playing FOR Hamilton...
My bad, it was Washington v. Hamilton
http://www.my24milwaukee.com/newsroom/sports/tnl_basketball/
Feb 23rd Riverside (Philip Nolan) at Hamilton (Kevon Looney).
Game is televised and streamed as well. The site has highlights from previously aired games including Riverside and WFB Dominican.
Side note--Ch 3000 out of Madison had a game of the week which was Sun Prairie (Nick Fuller) at Verona scheduled, but cancelled due to weather. I have asked if they are broadcasting the resched game which is 1/31. No response yet.
Ch 32 TWC has a few games sched thru Feb 8, but no games to note of any potential MU recruits in them--that I am aware of at least.