MU drawing strong interest from Tony Kimbro, Jr.

[MarkCharles]

Tony Kimbro Jr, 6'6 sg from Louisville.

http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html

"It's all starting to come up good," Kimbro said. "I've been talking to them and right now I am really interested in Marquette. They've been talking a lot. I think I will make a visit there soon to see what the campus is all about."

He is a 3-star on ESPN, Scout, and Rivals. Appears to be a bit of a project before he can reach his full potential, but seems to have a lot of upside, with great size for the position. Needs work on his 3-pt shot but is strong attacking the basket. This would be a good fit, in my opinion, as we don't necessarily need a guy like Faust who would probably come in and play right away for 2 years, 3 at most. Let a guy like Kimbro come in, reach his potential while we are already loaded at the position, then by the time DJO leaves, we will have another stud waiting in the wings. He is known as being a hard worker with a high level of intensity.

That being said, I would rather MU waited to see if guys like Hood, Faust, Harrison, or Anderson commit before taking Kimbro, as they seem like better options and I don't see room on this roster for more than one wing in this recruiting class.

[Canadian Dimes]

Tony Kimbro Jr, 6'6 sg from Louisville.

http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html

"It's all starting to come up good," Kimbro said. "I've been talking to them and right now I am really interested in Marquette. They've been talking a lot. I think I will make a visit there soon to see what the campus is all about."

He is a 3-star on ESPN, Scout, and Rivals. Appears to be a bit of a project before he can reach his full potential, but seems to have a lot of upside, with great size for the position. Needs work on his 3-pt shot but is strong attacking the basket. This would be a good fit, in my opinion, as we don't necessarily need a guy like Faust who would probably come in and play right away for 2 years, 3 at most. Let a guy like Kimbro come in, reach his potential while we are already loaded at the position, then by the time DJO leaves, we will have another stud waiting in the wings. He is known as being a hard worker with a high level of intensity.

That being said, I would rather MU waited to see if guys like Hood, Faust, Harrison, or Anderson commit before taking Kimbro, as they seem like better options and I don't see room on this roster for more than one wing in this recruiting class.

Just becuase this is the latest articlepublished about a MU recruit does not make him MU's #1 choice.  We have no idea.

[MarkCharles]

Just becuase this is the latest articlepublished about a MU recruit does not make him MU's #1 choice.  We have no idea.

Who said anything about him being MU's #1 choice? In fact, as I clearly stated, I would guess that he is not MU's #1 choice, given guys like Faust and Harrison are still out there.

[kmwtrucks]

Miller is the only Guy we are recruiting that is a one and Down type of talent.  Faust is rated in the same range as Vander.  A top 50 but not top 10.  He could very well be in college for 4 years.

[cheebs09]

Who said anything about him being MU's #1 choice? In fact, as I clearly stated, I would guess that he is not MU's #1 choice, given guys like Faust and Harrison are still out there.

I think the thread title gives it that impression. Just because he may be ready to commit, doesn't mean we are ready for him to commit. Judging by his comments we are high on his list, but I wouldn't say we are a shoe-in to get him soon. He seems like a nice prospect. A 6'6" shooting guard would be very nice.

[MarkCharles]

First, just because a guy could be the first commit in a class hardly means he is the team's #1 priority. I honestly don't understand at all how people are thinking I'm implying hes our #1 priority. It just seems hes closer to actually signing than others, which is really all the title of this thread was meant to imply.

I apologize if the title of the thread is misleading. But the gist of the Jody Demling article is that MU is his top choice, and ESPN Insider ran a story entitled "Marquette Close on Kimbro". Thats all I was going off of.

[MUfan12]

I think the thread title gives it that impression. Just because he may be ready to commit, doesn't mean we are ready for him to commit.

Bingo. I doubt we'll take a commitment until we see what happens with guys like Faust, Hood, Harrison, and Shaw.

EDIT- Unless it's Miller. But that would be an upset.

[tower912]

6'6" guys can do a lot of things in Buzz' offense, provided they can dribble, shoot and play D.  Does this guy bring anything to the table that Wilson/Jones/Blue don't?   I worry about the logjam at 2/3/4.     Few, if any, of us know how this class is going to pan out, but either a Shaw or a Miller along with a couple of glue guy/projects would be pretty nice, considering all of the depth already in place.  If this guy knows comng in that he is likely to be depth/glue, then he looks like a decent get.  

[TJ]

I love how people talking about recruits always think they're so good they'll be entering the draft early, and then when they shift to being incoming freshmen people constantly talk about how they can't be trusted to make a contribution that year.

[MarkCharles]

Miller is the only Guy we are recruiting that is a one and Down type of talent.  Faust is rated in the same range as Vander.  A top 50 but not top 10.  He could very well be in college for 4 years.

Thats why I said hes a 2-3 year player, not a one-and-done. Read what I say people!

[MarkCharles]

Bingo. I doubt we'll take a commitment until we see what happens with guys like Faust, Hood, Harrison, and Shaw.

Haha wow, thats exactly what I am saying, as seen in the original post. Why'd I even bother trying to share this info with you guys...

[MUfan12]

Haha wow, thats exactly what I am saying, as seen in the original post. Why'd I even bother trying to share this info with you guys...

Missed that in the OP. Sorry about that.

[MarkCharles]

Changed the thread title. Everyone happy?

[cheebs09]

Haha wow, thats exactly what I am saying, as seen in the original post. Why'd I even bother trying to share this info with you guys...

Sorry if it seems like I came down on your or didn't value your info. It's good info and I appreciate you sharing it. I guess I got a little excited about the thread title (it's been pretty dry here lately and have had to resort to the nickname debate as well as other arguments).

[MarkCharles]

Sorry if it seems like I came down on your or didn't value your info. It's good info and I appreciate you sharing it. I guess I got a little excited about the thread title (it's been pretty dry here lately and have had to resort to the nickname debate as well as other arguments).

Yea, I see how it would have made my heart jump a beat, thinking we signed Mike Shaw or somebody. I'll take mind of that, especially in this time of year when any little bit of info gets us all going.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

I love how people talking about recruits always think they're so good they'll be entering the draft early, and then when they shift to being incoming freshmen people constantly talk about how they can't be trusted to make a contribution that year.

Or, if they don't play much as a frosh. (E. Williams), they must be thinking about transferring.

Fandom is a strange beast.

[NYWarrior]

Bingo. I doubt we'll take a commitment until we see what happens with guys like Faust, Hood, Harrison, and Shaw.

EDIT- Unless it's Miller. But that would be an upset.

I'm guessing MU's first commit comes from outside that core group you suggest.  To this point Buzz has not shown a willingness to wait on kids ala TC -- he closes on kids & moves on.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Don't worry Mark, some on here don't read to well.

[MilWarrior]

Don't worry Mark, some on here don't read to well.

Or spell too well.

[Golden Avalanche]

Tony Kimbro Jr, 6'6 sg from Louisville.

http://jodydemling.courier-journal.com/2010/09/kimbro-excited-about-opportunity.html

"It's all starting to come up good," Kimbro said. "I've been talking to them and right now I am really interested in Marquette. They've been talking a lot. I think I will make a visit there soon to see what the campus is all about."

He is a 3-star on ESPN, Scout, and Rivals. Appears to be a bit of a project before he can reach his full potential, but seems to have a lot of upside, with great size for the position. Needs work on his 3-pt shot but is strong attacking the basket. This would be a good fit, in my opinion, as we don't necessarily need a guy like Faust who would probably come in and play right away for 2 years, 3 at most. Let a guy like Kimbro come in, reach his potential while we are already loaded at the position, then by the time DJO leaves, we will have another stud waiting in the wings. He is known as being a hard worker with a high level of intensity.

That being said, I would rather MU waited to see if guys like Hood, Faust, Harrison, or Anderson commit before taking Kimbro, as they seem like better options and I don't see room on this roster for more than one wing in this recruiting class.

When did it become a bad thing to find a recruit who could play right away?

[Earl Tatum]

 8-)About three years Tony Kimbro Jr. was rated as a top -of -the -line FR from Loseyville.
Don't know what happened, but he also had academic problems. Still want NIC FAUST and MIKE SHAW.

[Canadian Dimes]

Or spell too well.

took the words rite out of my mouth...LOL

[MarkCharles]

When did it become a bad thing to find a recruit who could play right away?

Wow, people sure like read whatever they want into peoples' words. I can't see at all how you took that to be what I was saying.

Did I say, in any fashion whatsoever, that it is a bad thing to get a guy who is good enough to play right away? Absolutely not. In fact, I said the exact opposite, that I would still prefer guys like Faust, Anderson, and Harrison over Kimbro.

I said hes a good fit because, over the next 2 years, we are loaded at the 2 with DJO, Vander, and Jamail. Now would be the perfect time to take a bit of a project with high upside at a wing position, as our team will still be more than set at 2/3 with or without him. I clearly stated, multiple times, that Faust/Harrison should be higher priorities. Kimbro would be, imo, a great backup if they fall through. Get it now?

Unbelievable...

[mr.MUskie]

Or spell too well.

+1

[Jay Bee]

Kimbro's dad was a pretty decent ballplayer for Denny Crum.