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re: 2017 Basketball recruiting and offseason news thread
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:27 pm to Th3One31
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:27 pm to Th3One31
John Pelphrey has already shown himself to be a huge upgrade over Pospichal with the additions of Giddens and now Olaniyan. He was the point man on both.
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Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:33 pm to phil4bama
He will be a 4 for us unless we go to a small lineup or have serious foul troubles because both Taylor and Hall are strictly 5s. He's strictly a post player.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:36 pm to Bryant91092
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:42 pm to Big Wooly Mammoth
I just watched those highlights and Illinois St. Should be ashamed of their uniforms 
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:43 pm to Big Wooly Mammoth
Uses his body well. Should help us inside.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:59 pm to Teague
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I just talked with Bola, he'll be on campus on Friday. I'll have his reaction on the site at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
That's from Hank South
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:02 pm to Teague
Do I have next years roster correct along with the right classes/eligibility remaining?? If their is a mistake or I am missing a player please let me know....This roster looks sick! we are going to the Tourney baby Buckle Up!...
SENIORS
PG - #3 Corban Collins 3*
F - #11 Shannon Hale 4*
F - #?? Bola Olaniyan
PF - #10 Jimmie Taylor 4*
JUNIORS
G - #22 Ar'Mond Davis 4*
F - #0 Nick King 5*
G/F - #1 Riley Norris 4*
SOPHOMORES
G - #23 Brandon Austin 3*
PF - #35 Donta Hall 4*
G - #5 Avery Johnson Jr. 0*
G - #2 Lawson Schaffer 0*
FRESHMEN
PG - #12 Dazon Ingram 4*
F - #25 Braxton Key 4*
C - #4 Daniel Giddens 4* (Will begin play during the 2017/18 season, joining Braxton Key & Dazon Ingram as Sophomores)
SENIORS
PG - #3 Corban Collins 3*
F - #11 Shannon Hale 4*
F - #?? Bola Olaniyan
PF - #10 Jimmie Taylor 4*
JUNIORS
G - #22 Ar'Mond Davis 4*
F - #0 Nick King 5*
G/F - #1 Riley Norris 4*
SOPHOMORES
G - #23 Brandon Austin 3*
PF - #35 Donta Hall 4*
G - #5 Avery Johnson Jr. 0*
G - #2 Lawson Schaffer 0*
FRESHMEN
PG - #12 Dazon Ingram 4*
F - #25 Braxton Key 4*
C - #4 Daniel Giddens 4* (Will begin play during the 2017/18 season, joining Braxton Key & Dazon Ingram as Sophomores)
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:15 pm to Big Wooly Mammoth
Does he get rebounds based on positioning? Because it doesn't look like his vertical is that high.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 6:28 am to pvilleguru
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Does he get rebounds based on positioning? Because it doesn't look like his vertical is that high.
I noticed this too. Hopefully he boxes out alright. Reminds me of Carl Engstrom.
He does have a good jump hook though, so there's that.
This post was edited on 8/16/16 at 6:33 am
Posted on 8/16/16 at 8:20 am to pvilleguru
Yes, good positioning is usually what makes a good rebounder a good rebounder
Posted on 8/16/16 at 8:24 am to Bryant91092
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“I think it’s the best place for me,” Olaniyan told BamaOnLine. “When I got there, I liked all the coaching staff. I feel comfortable there. I think it’s the best spot for me.”
First-year UA assistant John Pelphrey is credited with Olaniyan’s commitment. While he’s listed as a center, Olaniyan may be used in a variety of roles in Tuscaloosa.
“When I got there I let them know I can play four or five, either way,” Olaniyan said. “The coach will know the right spot for me. They’ll let me know. I’ll be fine either way.” The former Saluki, who will have one year of immediate eligibility remaining, enjoyed his official visit to campus last Thursday after already taking visits to Houston and Pitt.
“I like everything overall,” Olaniyan said. “It’s a pretty campus and a great place to go to school. I just like it. I can see myself there. I’m excited to start the process of going back to class and practice.”
Posted on 8/16/16 at 8:26 am to Bryant91092
Avery spoke at the Week of Welcome to the new freshman.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:06 am to Gary Busey
Avery showing off the guns a little bit. 
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:28 am to Bryant91092
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Yes, good positioning is usually what makes a good rebounder a good rebounder
Well, you can have decent position but an incredible vertical and out rebound most people in the MVC. I thought he could at least jump a little bit, but it looks like he could barely touch the rim.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:55 am to pvilleguru
Good positioning and hustle always trumps an athletic vertical. Most of the best rebounders in NBA history didn't have crazy hops.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 4:15 pm to BigBird09
Hank South went ahead and CB'd John Petty to Bama. We now have the last 4 CB's for Petty
Posted on 8/16/16 at 4:18 pm to Rizzy
Collin Sexton too.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 4:22 pm to Chadaristic
Got a feeling we get the Trio of Sexton, Petty, and Brown.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 4:33 pm to Rizzy
I hope you're right, but I think Brown stays out West.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 4:42 pm to Chadaristic
I think he does too. Hopefully we also get Hammonds and/or Reese
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