Chris Bryant - 3 star PF

[copious1218]

Just found this on ESPN:

@ReggieRankin Just spoke with Nike Team Florida PF Chris Bryant who is recovering well from surgery on his left eye

@ReggieRankin Bryant is looking forward to setting up visits soon and Likes

@ReggieRankin Alabama,TCU,UNC-Wilmington,Marquette and Florida State. Chris has great length and upside.

[ChicosBailBonds]

I thought we didn't recruit 3 star players anymore?  Or so Canadian Dimes stated.

[bilsu]

A three star could be a borderline 4 star or a borderline 2 star and there probably is a hugh difference.

[GOO]

Since it seems like we are going to strike out on the three remaining high profile recruits, my guess is that we will start to hear about a few other guys that Buzz is in on. 

Some of these 3 stars guys, could be as good as 4 star guys, or may require a year or two to develop.  The only difference between some 3 star and 4 star type of guys, in some cases, is a little more development.  There is more risk, but I don't mind taking a big that projects to be a solid player in a couple of years.  I also wouldn't mind one glue type of guy at the 2 or 3, especially if he can shoot it.  Sprinkle in a glue guy and a developmental player once in a while, if by design or by default.  This would be a good year to take a deveopmental player, by default, and then keep one open for the spring.

And, I am not really big on the number of stars, since the recruiting services are not exactly spot on.  I'd trust Buzz's evaluations and knowing what he wants in a player more than the number of stars.

Ya, I'd rather have Hood commit.  But if that isn't going to happen, we have a solid base and can afford a glue guy or a development type of player this year with one of the scholarships.  If a guy has the size, hands, and is athletic enough... and if he has the desire, even if he is a 3 star, he may project as a solid  player after a couple of years. 

[MarkCharles]

Some of these 3 stars guys, could be as good as 4 star guys, or may require a year or two to develop.  The only difference between some 3 star and 4 star type of guys, in some cases, is a little more development. 

Exactly. It is so hard to ever crack the top100 rankings unless you are a really top level player as a freshman or sophomore at the latest. Some kids develop, grow, hit puberty at later stages and are forever behind the 8ball in recruiting services' eyes.

I just heard of this kid for the first time, but I like the looks of him. Seems like a good fit, and seems to be pretty solidly rated by all the services.

[HoopsMalone]

I don't mind three star players.  Lets fill needs rather than the best best available player.  An interior banger or a shooter would fill roles nicely on the next two teams.  JUCO or 3-star, it does not matter.  Just find some role players and move on to the 2012 class.

[Canadian Dimes]

well said ...we have rebuilt from the debacle Buzz inherited and a Freshman is now not forced into action.  If the kid is a three star but the coaches like his upside there is time for development. 

Sounds like he was out with an eye injury too.  God only knows how that may have hurt his ranking.. being looked at by some decent schools. 

[Canadian Dimes]

http://www.floridahoopsrecruits.com/chris-bryant-is-ready-to-emerge/

[MuMark]

Jimmy Butler and DJO were both 2 star players coming out of high school.

Recruiting rankings are fun to talk about but they get it wrong on lots of kids every year.

[GGGG]

That article is almost a year old.  It would be nice to see how his junior year and summer AAU circuit went.

[thanooj]

In buzz I trust etc. etc.

A shooter would be a really good get.  Some low who can stroke it.  With a team of athletes who can get to the hole a dead eye could thrive knocking down open threes a la left and bj for Jordan's bulls.

[TedBaxter]

http://breakdownmagazine.com/discus/messages/11/2187.html?1285688441



http://www.sourcehoops.com/latestnews/2010/09/20/fall-showcase-recap-part-1.php

[ChicosBailBonds]

A three star could be a borderline 4 star or a borderline 2 star and there probably is a hugh difference.

I don't disagree with you at all.  It was more of a bigger point to counter what Dimes and others stated that we wouldn't be going after 3 star kids anymore, which of course was a ridiculous comment to make in the first place.

Some people are so damn fixated on the number of stars next to their name....give me basketball players with high basketball IQ's that know how to play the game and are winners.  If they are 5 hearts, great.  If they are 3 hearts but have attributes that a 4 heart doesn't, then take the lowly 3 heart kid.  I trust the coaches will select who they think has a ceiling to improve.  Some of them they will strikeout on, that's the way it goes.

[MarkCharles]

I don't disagree with you at all.  It was more of a bigger point to counter what Dimes and others stated that we wouldn't be going after 3 star kids anymore, which of course was a ridiculous comment to make in the first place.

Some people are so damn fixated on the number of stars next to their name....give me basketball players with high basketball IQ's that know how to play the game and are winners.  If they are 5 hearts, great.  If they are 3 hearts but have attributes that a 4 heart doesn't, then take the lowly 3 heart kid.  I trust the coaches will select who they think has a ceiling to improve.  Some of them they will strikeout on, that's the way it goes.

huh? hearts?

[Litehouse]

http://breakdownmagazine.com/discus/messages/11/2187.html?1285688441

I like the sound of this...
"His energy level was off the chart, sprinting the floor, grabbing rebounds, and throwing down dunks. He also displayed a decent handle in the open court during transition."

[4everwarriors]

In general, why don't we save our collective boners for recruits who actually commit to MU.

[Skatastrophy]

In general, why don't we save our collective boners for recruits who actually commit to MU.

I think future MU players would really appreciate if we kept our boners to ourselves.

[ATL MU Warrior]

In general, why don't we save our collective boners for recruits who actually commit to MU.

That's like waiting til you're married to have sex...no thanks.

Besides, according to some we're never going to sign anybody else in this class...that's a long time to wait.  

[ChicosBailBonds]

huh? hearts?

LOL.  I meant stars.  Hearts is a scoring profile a vendor of ours uses and I must have had that on my mind.

[bilsu]

LOL.  I meant stars.  Hearts is a scoring profile a vendor of ours uses and I must have had that on my mind.

Is the vendor a woman?

[SalsaMan]

I thought we didn't recruit 3 star players anymore?  Or so Canadian Dimes stated.

Three Stars have an express lane to Bloomington, IN

[brewcity77]

I really enjoyed reading ESPN's profile on Bryant. First, having him ranked as the #26 PF in the class with a grade of 92 indicates he's probably on the high side of the 3-star prospects. Sounds like he's a high-energy guy who is good both on the offensive and defensive end, but that what's holding him back is adding strength and size to improve in the low post. I imagine a year or two in the weight room would get him sorted out. They also list him at 6'8", and while it might be splitting hairs, I really see the difference between 6'7" and 6'8" as one of the differences usually between a potentially high-level small and power forward. Maybe it's just me, but I like that extra inch for the 4 position.

ESPN Chris Bryant Recruiting Profile

If we miss out on Hood, Faust, and Shaw, I think Bryant would be a really nice consolation prize.

[SalsaMan]

That's like waiting til you're married to have sex...no thanks.

And you call yourself a Catholic?

[jeffreyweee]

And you call yourself a Catholic?

No, I think he calls himself reasonable.

[Pakuni]

And you call yourself a Catholic?

Must ... resist ... priest .... remark.