Author Topic: Jamal Ferguson commits (Read 23088 times)

Jay Bee · « **on:** January 13, 2011, 03:53:34 PM »

@Todd_Rosiak
#mubb receives verbal commitment today from 6-5 2012 wing Jamal Ferguson of Norfolk, Va. Ranked No. 62 in ESPN's Top 100. Will update.

esotericmindguy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:56:00 PM »

Nice!

squirrel · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:56:18 PM »

Good way to start the class of 2012. Bring on JP!

warthog-driver · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:57:21 PM »

Well done.

mikem91288 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:00:55 PM »

Nice work to Buzz and his recruiting team. I'm guessing he watched us on Big Monday? I wonder if there is a DG connection, being from VA?

NersEllenson · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:03:54 PM »

Sweet!! Congrats to Buzz and staff..

Aughnanure · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:06:26 PM »

Rivals - #69 nationally, 4 stars, #14 SG

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Jamal-Ferguson-95016

Scout - NR, 3 Stars

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=4975685

ESPN - #63 nationally, 95 rating, #15 SG

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/115688/jamal-ferguson

Via ESPN:
"Strengths:
Ferguson is a long and lean wing that can put the ball in the basket. He is a good slasher that is wired to score and is always in attack mode. He is very athletic and finishes with ease above the rim. Jamal has a solid stroke to 19 feet.

Weaknesses:
He is a little streaky but his shot is a weapon.

Bottom Line:
Ferguson's length allows him to be a solid defender with the potential of being a lock down defender in the future as he continues to develop. His size and length make him a force on the boards as he crashes in from the perimeter. Jamal is good now and has a very good upside."

jeffreyweee · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:07:08 PM »

Rivals has him at 6'3.

Lennys Tap · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:07:56 PM »

We needed a Jamal to go with Jamil and Jamail.

MU_Iceman · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:09:42 PM »

Quote from: jeffreyweee on January 13, 2011, 04:07:08 PM

Rivals has him at 6'3.

ESPN has him at 6'4" and projects him as a SG, not a wing...regardless, he sounds like an athletic "switchable" that is a lock down defender and can consistently put up strong numbers offensively...GREAT pick up!

Aughnanure · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:11:43 PM »

Is it just me, or does he look older than his years?

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:19:29 PM »

In 2012, we will have a Jamal, Jamil, and Jamail.

Markusquette · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:21:43 PM »

Looks like a great start to the class of 2012. Great job Buzz! Maybe the J trio will be big.

BostonMUaler · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:23:34 PM »

Definitly looks like a great slasher with a nice touch around the rim.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkwcsdnpnNE

Markusquette · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:25:40 PM »

I wonder what his actual height is...

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:28:29 PM »

Quote from: Jamil_toMU10 on January 13, 2011, 04:21:43 PM

Looks like a great start to the class of 2012. Great job Buzz! Maybe the J trio will be big.

Not the same sound but dont forget Juan either!!!

Markusquette · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:37:53 PM »

Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on January 13, 2011, 04:28:29 PM

Not the same sound but dont forget Juan either!!!

Oh yeah of course! J.P. is another J too haha

PaintTouches · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:49:18 PM »

Quote from: Jamil_toMU10 on January 13, 2011, 04:37:53 PM

Oh yeah of course! J.P. is another J too haha

Don't forget about Junior! Man, good thing Jae is gone by then or else things would get mighty confusing.

Golden Avalanche · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:59:03 PM »

Always good to get a commit.

I've seen him listed anywhere from 6'3'' to 6'5'' but every report says he can score at will. Be interesting to see if he sprouts a bit. If not, could be a natural replacement for DJO's spot at the 2.

Also interesting to see how this squares with the recruitment of Tokoto. It leaves MU in a spot where they're a bit handcuffed unless they've gotten indications they should look elsewhere.

Clearly, the sporadic use of Gardner hasn't burned the mid-Atlantic pipeline.

Blackhat · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:02:19 PM »

Dude's neck is 6'3".

Looks like a stud.

Happy but still waiting for that top 100 6'9" dude. I'll sh.t on your pants when that happens.

MU_Iceman · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:05:50 PM »

Quote from: Stone Cold on January 13, 2011, 05:02:19 PM

Dude's neck is 6'3".

Looks like a stud.

Happy but still waiting for that top 100 6'9" dude. I'll sh.t on your pants when that happens.

Why on Earth would you want to crap on anyone's pants???

Blackhat · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:07:30 PM »

well I'm not going to sh.t in my own pants.... duh.

willie warrior · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:13:20 PM »

Awesome. I had him listed as my #3 priority at 2G from the Rivals list He was listed at 6'3" and 14 at that position.

We sure as hell will have a lot of J's. Now we need to get JP

tower912 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:14:16 PM »

Someone asked about his real height? Average them and you are close enough not to matter. Hope he grows some. But we haven't had a 6'4 flyer since Wade. (no, I am not expecting this kid to be the next Wade). Buzz is putting together some interesting pieces. Lets get a big (project) or a banger with one of the 11 schollies.

MUEng92 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:15:07 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 13, 2011, 04:19:29 PM

In 2012, we will have a Jamal, Jamil, and Jamail.

OK, last names only from now on!

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #25 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:17:02 PM »

Well done.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:22:13 PM »

not a traditinal shooter, but I'll take him.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:30:07 PM »

Quote from: ZiggysF*ckinFryBoy on January 13, 2011, 05:22:13 PM

not a traditinal shooter, but I'll take him.

Agreed, but we still need a traditional shooter(s) IMO. That inability to consistently hit from outside early in the season has us down 3 or 4 losses at this point that could have been the other side of the coin.

Welcome to MU Jamal.

avid1010 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:36:11 PM »

Quote from: Jamil_toMU10 on January 13, 2011, 04:25:40 PM

I wonder what his actual height is...

If you went by his actual height you couldn't campare apples to apples....

Mobot · « **Reply #29 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:40:27 PM »

6'10" wingspan and you can definitely see it in the youtube clips.

StillWarriors · « **Reply #30 on:** January 13, 2011, 06:11:14 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on January 13, 2011, 05:30:07 PM

Agreed, but we still need a traditional shooter(s) IMO. That inability to consistently hit from outside early in the season has us down 3 or 4 losses at this point that could have been the other side of the coin.

Welcome to MU Jamal.

If DJO wasn't uncharacteristically off it would never have been an issue. While it never hurts to have another guy who can put the ball in the net, I believe there are enough shooters on this team.

PGsHeroes32 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 13, 2011, 06:11:44 PM »

I also forgot to add that even though they will be gone, we also have Joe and Jimmy this year.

All these J's makes me like the odds of landing J.P.

Lennys Tap · « **Reply #32 on:** January 13, 2011, 06:42:01 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on January 13, 2011, 05:30:07 PM

Agreed, but we still need a traditional shooter(s) IMO. That inability to consistently hit from outside early in the season has us down 3 or 4 losses at this point that could have been the other side of the coin.

Welcome to MU Jamal.

Facts beg to differ with you. Here are the Big East 3 point shooting percentage numbers:

1. Pitt 39.4
2. UL 38.0
3. GU 37.9
4. MU 37.8
5. ND 36.9
6.Vill 36.3
7.SYR 34.6
8.WVU34.6
9.UC 34.2
10 UCONN 33.8
11.RUT 33.5
12.PROV 30.8
13.SHALL30.3
14.STJ 30.0
15.SFLA29.6
16.DePaul 27.3

So we're 4th in the conference, in a statistical dead heat for 2nd and 3rd. We also have the same % as the UW Traditionals. Turns out that in spite of a poor start, 3 point shooting is one of our strengths. We need rebounders not more shooters.

MuMark · « **Reply #33 on:** January 13, 2011, 06:58:52 PM »

Even teams with good shooters have bad shooting games.

We were one of the best 3 point shooting teams in the country last year and still had some games when we couldn't throw it in the ocean.

4-18 from 3 against Florida State...lost by 1.

7-24 against Nova lost by 2

4-12 against Depaul

5-19 against Pitt

5-18 against SJ

4-23 against ND

(they were 3-21 and won!)

MU86NC · « **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2011, 07:01:49 PM »

When you live by the three you die by the three....

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #35 on:** January 13, 2011, 07:16:13 PM »

Quote from: StillWarriors on January 13, 2011, 06:11:14 PM

If DJO wasn't uncharacteristically off it would never have been an issue. While it never hurts to have another guy who can put the ball in the net, I believe there are enough shooters on this team.

Kind of my point, though, he was off and we had no pure shooters to step in and fill the void.

In my mind our best teams this last decade have been ones with slashers, pure shooters and a solid inside. Able to win in all three offensive phases of the game.

Lennys Tap · « **Reply #36 on:** January 13, 2011, 07:34:35 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on January 13, 2011, 07:16:13 PM

Kind of my point, though, he was off and we had no pure shooters to step in and fill the void.

In my mind our best teams this last decade have been ones with slashers, pure shooters and a solid inside. Able to win in all three offensive phases of the game.

Our best teams in the last decade were 2002-3, 2001-2 and 2008-9. Only the 2002-3 team fits your description. the 2001-2 team had little inside and shot 3s at the same rate as this year's team (who you find lacking). The 2008-9 team had little inside and shot at a 34.7% clip from 3 (3.1% worse than this year).

mr.MUskie · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2011, 07:54:37 PM »

Quote from: MUEng92 on January 13, 2011, 05:15:07 PM

OK, last names only from now on!

+1000

especially since everyone was getting them wrong when we only had 2.

GGGG · « **Reply #38 on:** January 13, 2011, 08:02:14 PM »

Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on January 13, 2011, 04:59:03 PM

Also interesting to see how this squares with the recruitment of Tokoto. It leaves MU in a spot where they're a bit handcuffed unless they've gotten indications they should look elsewhere.

Let me just say, that given the roster turnover we have seen over the past couple of years, it wouldn't surprise me in the least that we have more than two newbies on this team in Fall of 2012. 18 months is a long time from now.

And I am not going to speculate on who might leave...who might not show up...or if Buzz decides not to give one of his 2011 scholies.

Lennys Tap · « **Reply #39 on:** January 13, 2011, 08:23:27 PM »

Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on January 13, 2011, 04:59:03 PM

Also interesting to see how this squares with the recruitment of Tokoto. It leaves MU in a spot where they're a bit handcuffed unless they've gotten indications they should look elsewhere.

Ferguson's a 2, Tokoto's a 3.

Spaniel with a Short Tail · « **Reply #40 on:** January 13, 2011, 09:11:15 PM »

News: Welcome Jamal. Say hello to Jamail, Jamil, Jae, Junior, and Juan, your teammates.

Marquette84 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 13, 2011, 09:20:18 PM »

Quote from: Lennys Tap on January 13, 2011, 08:23:27 PM

Ferguson's a 2, Tokoto's a 3.

Are you sure they're not switchable?

tower912 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 13, 2011, 09:28:05 PM »

Jamal would have been perfect for the swing.

warthog-driver · « **Reply #43 on:** January 13, 2011, 09:29:30 PM »

Digger Phelps reports Jamal can flat out play basketball.

Markusquette · « **Reply #44 on:** January 13, 2011, 10:18:17 PM »

Quote from: warthog-driver on January 13, 2011, 09:29:30 PM

Digger Phelps reports Jamal can flat out play basketball.

where did you see/hear that?

bamamarquettefan · « **Reply #45 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:16:19 PM »

From a fellow Virginia native, welcome Jamal!

I am thrilled that we can grab another great Virginia player while going up against ACC teams including Virginia and Virginia Tech in state and Maryland just to the north, as well as beating out Georgetown.

The Texas pipeline, and now big grabs from California and Virginia back to back, wow we are looking like a national team. The program is awesome!

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #46 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:01:49 AM »

the way he elevates and dunks with ease is incredible

El Duderino · « **Reply #47 on:** January 14, 2011, 03:13:26 AM »

Quote from: Jamil_toMU10 on January 13, 2011, 04:25:40 PM

I wonder what his actual height is...

Whatever his actual height is, he sure seems to have some pretty long arms which could allow him to defend bigger than his height. It's not like when a defender elevates to contest a shot, he uses his head to contest the shot instead of his arms.

Markusquette · « **Reply #48 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:18:20 AM »

Quote from: El Duderino on January 14, 2011, 03:13:26 AM

Whatever his actual height is, he sure seems to have some pretty long arms which could allow him to defend bigger than his height. It's not like when a defender elevates to contest a shot, he uses his head to contest the shot instead of his arms.

For sure, just curious since I've seen three different ones on the sites.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #49 on:** January 14, 2011, 06:36:34 AM »

I'll be curious to see where else we use 2012 schollies. Pretty sure we only have 2 graduating scholarships in DJO and Crowder, so barring another transfer, we have one left. Not sure if I'd rather see it go to JPT, a big, or a point. With so many switchables on board, I think a big or point would suit our needs better. Love to see Buzz add Stokes or Nolan.

MattyWarrior · « **Reply #50 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:10:03 AM »

looks to be very smooth and just glides along he looks like 6'3 to me.Aki must be working his tail off. hard to get a kid like him to commit to the warriors when gtown is right in his backyard. Great work MU staff...

GGGG · « **Reply #51 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:09:30 AM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on January 14, 2011, 06:36:34 AM

I'll be curious to see where else we use 2012 schollies. Pretty sure we only have 2 graduating scholarships in DJO and Crowder, so barring another transfer, we have one left. Not sure if I'd rather see it go to JPT, a big, or a point. With so many switchables on board, I think a big or point would suit our needs better. Love to see Buzz add Stokes or Nolan.

As I mentioned earlier, I doubt that when all is said and done we will only have one scholie remaining. I am not convinced for instance that Buzz will use both of the ones for 2011.

If we have two left, Tokoto and Nolan.

willie warrior · « **Reply #52 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:11:33 AM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on January 14, 2011, 06:36:34 AM

I'll be curious to see where else we use 2012 schollies. Pretty sure we only have 2 graduating scholarships in DJO and Crowder, so barring another transfer, we have one left. Not sure if I'd rather see it go to JPT, a big, or a point. With so many switchables on board, I think a big or point would suit our needs better. Love to see Buzz add Stokes or Nolan.

I f we have a chance to land a big committment like Nolan in the next few month for 2012, we should do it.

If Tokoto still wants to come that is fixable. We have 2 sholarships yet available for 2011, and can keep one open for Tokoto. The key would be to get one of those 2012 guys to commit now, or soon, so we know what to do with the two remaining for 2011.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #53 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:10:38 AM »

No question, Buzz will use both available scholarships for '11. The era of banking them has long since past.

Stretchdeltsig · « **Reply #54 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:17:36 AM »

Welcome to Marquette Jamal! You are joining a great team with a great tradition that truly appreciates good basketball. We look forward to watching you play. We encourage you to keep stretching and growing. We need as much height as possible.

rocky_warrior · « **Reply #55 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:19:10 AM »

Welcome Jamal - it's official, you're on the scholarship table

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=8

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #56 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:21:29 AM »

He's also been added to the 2012-2013 Men's Basketball wiki page!

http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_basketball/2012

Nukem2 · « **Reply #57 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:28:32 AM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 14, 2011, 10:21:29 AM

He's also been added to the 2012-2013 Men's Basketball wiki page!

http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_basketball/2012

Thats quite a lineup on that page.....

MU_Iceman · « **Reply #58 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:32:55 AM »

Quote from: Nukem2 on January 14, 2011, 10:28:32 AM

Thats quite a lineup on that page.....

If I'm reading that line-up correctly, our last two schollies will be used brining back Mbao and Maymon

Aughnanure · « **Reply #59 on:** January 14, 2011, 11:00:32 AM »

Quote from: rocky_warrior on January 14, 2011, 10:19:10 AM

Welcome Jamal - it's official, you're on the scholarship table

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?page=8

Sad to see the Big 3's class is almost out of the table now.

oldwarrior81 · « **Reply #60 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:16:07 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 13, 2011, 04:19:29 PM

In 2012, we will have a Jamal, Jamil, and Jamail.

the JAM BROTHERS

Coleman · « **Reply #61 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:25:53 PM »

Quote from: bamamarquettefan on January 13, 2011, 11:16:19 PM

From a fellow Virginia native, welcome Jamal!

I am thrilled that we can grab another great Virginia player while going up against ACC teams including Virginia and Virginia Tech in state and Maryland just to the north, as well as beating out Georgetown.

The Texas pipeline, and now big grabs from California and Virginia back to back, wow we are looking like a national team. The program is awesome!

If we can keep getting the in-state recruits like Vander as well I think Buzz will have a pretty solid recruiting network established.

DrDestiny911 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 14, 2011, 03:49:29 PM »

I'm really glad he committed but I still can't help but get only so excited. It's only a verbal commit and he can opt out later if he wants, it kinda happens all the time. So until its signed I'm not holding my breath too much

Stretchdeltsig · « **Reply #63 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:46:18 PM »

Ye of little faith.

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