Kostas

[bilsu]

Not currently being recruited by MU, will most likely go to JC and will be an NBA player.

[martyconlonontherun]

Not currently being recruited by MU, will most likely go to JC and will be an NBA player.

^^^^This guy gets it.



Seriously, though, I thought I heard he went to a SJU camp and that had interest in him while I was watching a Bucks game that Mullin attended. Maybe I heard it wrong or they inflated the interest. Is he thinking the JC route?

[bilsu]

I was told JC most likely.

[MerrittsMustache]

I was told JC most likely.

Why is that? Not ready for big-time ball or is it an eligibility issue? Just curious. 

[MUfan12]

Why is that? Not ready for big-time ball or is it an eligibility issue? Just curious.

He's not ready for high major basketball. But this is the first I had heard about going JUCO. Last I had heard, they were looking at prep schools.

[bilsu]

Why is that? Not ready for big-time ball or is it an eligibility issue? Just curious.

I did not ask, but my gut feeling it was he was not ready for big-time ball.

[martyconlonontherun]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?sns=fb&v=G6HAR4UK_ek

19/10 and an ugly game winning fadeaway. I get that he is probably 3 years away from being big east talent but I really think he's going to be a guy we regret slipping away. Also has a younger brother. Gotta keep the tradition alive.

Also was at the game tonight.

[GGGG]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?sns=fb&v=G6HAR4UK_ek

19/10 and an ugly game winning fadeaway. I get that he is probably 3 years away from being big east talent but I really think he's going to be a guy we regret slipping away. Also has a younger brother. Gotta keep the tradition alive.

What tradition would that be?

[martyconlonontherun]

What tradition would that be?

Being optimistic. Ellenson, hauser, antemoumpko...

[forgetful]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?sns=fb&v=G6HAR4UK_ek

19/10 and an ugly game winning fadeaway. I get that he is probably 3 years away from being big east talent but I really think he's going to be a guy we regret slipping away. Also has a younger brother. Gotta keep the tradition alive.

Also was at the game tonight.

He's got a ton of potential, but you are right, 3 years away from being Big East ready.  It would be great if we could stash him at St. John's for a year.

[rocket surgeon]

let's see-JC then transfer to a decent/good program under the radar, then...sounds familiar heyna?

may come down to work ethic and teachability and sibling rivalry

[WarriorPride68]

Zags: St. John's working on an official visit for Kostas Antetokounmpo, Greek Freak No. 3, per source.

[martyconlonontherun]

14 points on 5/8 shooting last game. Not really tearing it up in the lower leagues.

[MomofMUltiples]

http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1632824-high-majors-track-kostas-antetokounmpo

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Looks SJU is the leader as of today

[Herman Cain]

Kostas would be very helpful to our program in the long term.  I am sure we are holding the one scholarship we have for Markus Howard. But if that falls through, then we really need to take a serious look at Kostas.

[WarriorPride68]

@CycloneInsiders (not the most legit source I would presume?):

Sources are indicating that 4 star PF Kostas Antetokounmpo is "leaning on Iowa State" and is set to make his commitment in the near 3 days

[HoopsterBC]

Kostas is a 3 year project, right now Wojo can not afford to take him as he needs a big right now that can play right now,  whomever it is probably will start and one
for Marcus Howard.

[esotericmindguy]

So he's good enough for the big 12 but not for big east. Makes sense.

[MUfan12]

So he's good enough for the big 12 but not for big east.

So was Yous Mbao good enough for the Big East because he committed to MU?

Kostas has a ton of potential, but is a ways away from being a productive college player. If MU strikes out on Howard and has room for him, I'd take him and redshirt him. But the guys Wojo is looking at now are to help the team next season.

[martyconlonontherun]

I just don't want a situation where we let him slip away and we end up giving a walk-on the available scholarship when someone inevitably leaves. I see why he's not on our priority list but 6'11" guys that can move don't grow on trees.

[martyconlonontherun]

Wonder if Giannis/his agent pulled some strings with Nike on this one. Either way, it will be a great experience for him going against some big time competition.

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2016-Nike-Hoop-Summit-International-Roster-Breakdown-5402


Kostas Antetokounmpo is the younger brother of Giannis and Thanasis, following them to the United States after Giannis was drafted by the Bucks, and currently residing in Milwaukee. Kostas will be Portland, though, barring an injury or late roster withdrawal, it is unclear at the moment if he will ultimately participate in the Hoop Summit game itself, as he is designated as the 13th player on the roster. A senior at Dominican in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Antetokounmpo is considering a number of high major offers.

Not all that unlike Giannis at the same stage, he is a late bloomer physically who sprouted up a few inches late in his high school career, and whose defense is currently ahead of his defense. The 6'10 small forward will participate in the practice sessions, giving him a chance to test his length and budding skill set alongside a loaded roster, in a very competitive setting. Considering the amount of NBA teams who will be present in the practice sessions, Kostas can help himself tremendously with a strong showing in the practices.

[BrewCity83]

Wonder if Giannis/his agent pulled some strings with Nike on this one. Either way, it will be a great experience for him going against some big time competition.

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2016-Nike-Hoop-Summit-International-Roster-Breakdown-5402


Kostas Antetokounmpo is the younger brother of Giannis and Thanasis, following them to the United States after Giannis was drafted by the Bucks, and currently residing in Milwaukee. Kostas will be Portland, though, barring an injury or late roster withdrawal, it is unclear at the moment if he will ultimately participate in the Hoop Summit game itself, as he is designated as the 13th player on the roster. A senior at Dominican in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Antetokounmpo is considering a number of high major offers.

Not all that unlike Giannis at the same stage, he is a late bloomer physically who sprouted up a few inches late in his high school career, and whose defense is currently ahead of his defense. The 6'10 small forward will participate in the practice sessions, giving him a chance to test his length and budding skill set alongside a loaded roster, in a very competitive setting. Considering the amount of NBA teams who will be present in the practice sessions, Kostas can help himself tremendously with a strong showing in the practices.

It's good that his defense is ahead of his defense.

[martyconlonontherun]

It's good that his defense is ahead of his defense.

But in defense of his defense, his defense has been improving.

[4everwarriors]

Aka no defense, ai na?