Mervyn Lindsay official visit on 6/13

[GGGG]

According to Rosiak.  He has been mentioned here before.  Former Texas Tech commit.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/64250/mervyn-lindsay

[martyconlonontherun]

Not the most promising write-up. Is he a late-bloomer who re-opened his recruiting?

[NersEllenson]

Not the most promising write-up. Is he a late-bloomer who re-opened his recruiting?

Yes.  He recently played in a high profile event with a good number of 4-5star guys, and made the all-tournament team.  His stock has been escalating a lot in the last 3 months...I wish I could recall the event I'm referencing..will try to research and find link..

[77ncaachamps]

Three things to like about this:

1) He's a lefty
2) He's growing
3) He's in a hotbed of hoops

The first two are almost signature Buzz signings. As they say in basketball, it's harder to guard a lefty.

The third one, I am really glad MU is starting to establish a foothold in the West Coast. We clamor about the BE's basketball prowess but for our program to really embody it, we need to recruit quality players coast to coast.

[Earl Tatum]

What's a Mervyn? 2-Star Player at most. I hope he proves me wrong. Can't see it. Why can't we raid a big recruit, (power forward) who is a keeper from one of the big time programs?

[GGGG]

What exactly do you want us to do Earl?  Go around to top level power forwards and ask them to transfer?

[bilsu]

You always want players that are improving. In the long run much better than players that peaked in high school.

[Clam Crowder]

What's a Mervyn? 2-Star Player at most. I hope he proves me wrong. Can't see it. Why can't we raid a big recruit, (power forward) who is a keeper from one of the big time programs?

What's a Davante? I think Gardner should teach you to trust Buzz's eye for talent...

[brewcity77]

All the news on Lindsay lately has him rising quickly and holding his own against top-level guys. I think he could be a late-bloomer. If not, he transfers.

[4everwarriors]

I like that Lamb cat from UCONN.

[Hards Alumni]

You always want players that are improving. In the long run much better than players that peaked in high school.

Couldn't agree more.

[Lennys Tap]

All the news on Lindsay lately has him rising quickly and holding his own against top-level guys. I think he could be a late-bloomer. If not, he transfers.

Agree 100%. It's the new paradigm in college basketball - shoot for the stars and if it doesn't work out trade down. No harm, no foul.

[We R Final Four]

You always want players that are improving. In the long run much better than players that peaked in high school.

There is a kid from Madison Memorial that comes to mind.

[MUMac]

There is a kid from Madison Memorial that comes to mind.

I am damn glad I don't have your mind!!!!   

[Golden Avalanche]

What exactly do you want us to do Earl?  Go around to top level power forwards and ask them to transfer?

Worked for Pearl in Milwaukee.

We sat out pursuing the talent in the Spring. Might as well get something I guess.

[Pakuni]

There are conflicting reports on Kansas sites as to whether Mervyn has an offer from KU, but he did visit Lawrence last week, so apparently there's some interest. Those reporting that he has a KU offer say his decision will come down to MU or KU and could be made this week.

Anyhow, maybe Bill Self's interest will ease some of the gripes about the kid's star rating.

[NersEllenson]

There are conflicting reports on Kansas sites as to whether Mervyn has an offer from KU, but he did visit Lawrence last week, so apparently there's some interest. Those reporting that he has a KU offer say his decision will come down to MU or KU and could be made this week.

Anyhow, maybe Bill Self's interest will ease some of the gripes about the kid's star rating.

Anyone know if Mervyn is tight with Juan Anderson, as Mervyn is from CA...and I'd have to think he and Juan know each other on some level?  Also tend to agree that if Kansas feels he's worth bringing in on an official, and offering/close to offering - more than likely the kid has some serious upside/game regardless of what his star ranking is..

[GGGG]

Juan is from Castro Valley...northern CA.  Mervyn is from Moreno Valley...southern CA.

Not saying they don't but I doubt they have seen each other on the court much.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Does anyone have an update how Lindsay's visit went?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Juan is from Castro Valley...northern CA.  Mervyn is from Moreno Valley...southern CA.

Not saying they don't but I doubt they have seen each other on the court much.

Dude, they're both from valleys.

[GGGG]

Does anyone have an update how Lindsay's visit went?

No idea, but my guess is that we will be hearing shortly.  He apparently visited Kansas just before he came here.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Hate to say it, but we need another wing like a hole in the head. 

[mikem91288]

Hate to say it, but we need another wing like a hole in the head. 

I'll take anyone we are stealing away from the Jayhawks, I'm not buying this no more wing players stuff. This guy is just fine for a late june signing. Let's remember that there are two open spots if we want to add a PG or a project big man later this summer

[BCHoopster]

I'll take anyone we are stealing away from the Jayhawks, I'm not buying this no more wing players stuff. This guy is just fine for a late june signing. Let's remember that there are two open spots if we want to add a PG or a project big man later this summer

So then MU will have no scholarships left for next year, then you have to let a few kids leave, I do not like that
style of recruiting at all, who really does.

[JMcSteal]

In Buzz I trust