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Posted on 7/25/19 at 12:58 pm to Chadaristic
Nimari Burnett, the 6-foot-3 combo guard from Prolific (CA) Prep, broke down his top 12 schools for ZAGSBLOG Wednesday.
Louisville: “Definitely the fans, the coaching staff and what they have planned for me and the rest of the incoming recruits is something that appeals to me. They have a bright future.”
Oregon: “They see me coming in as a point guard right away, as does Louisville. They think I can really help the team win and make a final four. They have some really intriguing prospects that I wouldn’t mind playing with. They have a bright future as well.”
Stanford: “The academics, of course, are superior to the rest. They have an up and coming basketball program there. They see me coming in right away and contributing to help the team win.”
UCLA: “Being in LA is definitely a plus. Not only that, but the coaching staff is also really good with Mick Cronin and their assistants. They see me playing point guard to help the team win.”
Alabama: “They’re a good program. Coach Nate Oats and coach Bryan [Hodgson] have been recruiting me hard. With them coming from Buffalo, I’ve known about them since my sophomore year. They’re a good program and they’re starting something special over there.”
Marquette: “They’re definitely a good program. Coach [Steve Wojciechowksi] and coach Stan Johnson have recruited me since my sophomore year. Justin Lewis is a big piece to the puzzle and I’m enjoying the recruitment from them.”
Arkansas: “Coach [Eric Musselman], he’s a good dude. He sees me playing right away and helping the team win. He sees me as a versatile player, playing multiple positions.”
Auburn: “They might get Sharife Cooper. They talk about that a lot, seeing how I feel with him. They think it would be a good fit. They think I can play right away and help the team win right away.”
Arizona: “The coaches are good. They’ve been recruiting me for a while now as well. They see me playing point guard and helping the team win in multiple ways.”
Illinois: “They were the first to offer me. Coach Geoff [Alexander] and I have a good relationship, as well as me and coach [Brad] Underwood. We talk almost everyday. They see me coming in and basically taking the role of Ayo Dosunmo over there.”
Wake Forest: “They have an NBA coaching staff, with guys that have played in the league. They know what it takes to play in the league. They want the best for me. They see me coming in and being the guy of the team and winning.”
Michigan: “I’ve known coach Juwan Howard since I was about eight or nine years old. He sees me playing with Zeb Jackson and being an intricate part of the team’s success. He thinks I can play right away as well.”
Burnett will take his first official visit to Alabama on September 27.
“I’m planning other visits with other schools as we speak,” said Burnett. “I’m getting into the nitty gritty of my recruitment and I’ll probably be cutting my list to most likely five schools next month.”
In terms of fit, Burnett made it clear that he would like to go somewhere that he can play point guard.
“I want to go to a school that I know believes in me and wants the best for me,” he said. “I work on my game to be a point guard, especially trying to make the league. I want to be around people that will put me in the best position possible to do that and win.”
Burnett has had a busy summer thus far.
Playing for Team WhyNot on the EYBL circuit, Burnett averaged 20.4 points a game, while shooting 46 percent from the field.
In the Peach Jam, Team WhyNot lost in the title game to MoKan Elite. Burnett averaged 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists a game and was 42 of 92 from the field, including 11 of 40 from three-point range.
“It’s definitely been good playing for team WhyNot,” said Burnett. “I’ve had the chance to play with Addison Patterson, Jalen Green, Terren [Frank], Wilhelm [Breidenbach] and a bunch of other really good players.”
“They’re really good teammates that play the game at a really high level with a really high IQ,” he said. “They have a really good work ethic. I feel that I did well and that we did well as a team.”
Burnett also played with USA Basketball as a part of the U18 3-on-3 championship team that won the 18U World Cup in Mongolia last month.
“Going to Mongolia was fun, seeing the different culture out there, as well as seeing the coaches of the teams we went against,” he said. “It was a battle. It was a good experience for me. It was my first time being outside the country, so I had a really good time.”
According to 247Sports, Burnett is ranked as the No. 23 overall player in the Class of 2020 and the No. 5 ranked combo guard.
Louisville: “Definitely the fans, the coaching staff and what they have planned for me and the rest of the incoming recruits is something that appeals to me. They have a bright future.”
Oregon: “They see me coming in as a point guard right away, as does Louisville. They think I can really help the team win and make a final four. They have some really intriguing prospects that I wouldn’t mind playing with. They have a bright future as well.”
Stanford: “The academics, of course, are superior to the rest. They have an up and coming basketball program there. They see me coming in right away and contributing to help the team win.”
UCLA: “Being in LA is definitely a plus. Not only that, but the coaching staff is also really good with Mick Cronin and their assistants. They see me playing point guard to help the team win.”
Alabama: “They’re a good program. Coach Nate Oats and coach Bryan [Hodgson] have been recruiting me hard. With them coming from Buffalo, I’ve known about them since my sophomore year. They’re a good program and they’re starting something special over there.”
Marquette: “They’re definitely a good program. Coach [Steve Wojciechowksi] and coach Stan Johnson have recruited me since my sophomore year. Justin Lewis is a big piece to the puzzle and I’m enjoying the recruitment from them.”
Arkansas: “Coach [Eric Musselman], he’s a good dude. He sees me playing right away and helping the team win. He sees me as a versatile player, playing multiple positions.”
Auburn: “They might get Sharife Cooper. They talk about that a lot, seeing how I feel with him. They think it would be a good fit. They think I can play right away and help the team win right away.”
Arizona: “The coaches are good. They’ve been recruiting me for a while now as well. They see me playing point guard and helping the team win in multiple ways.”
Illinois: “They were the first to offer me. Coach Geoff [Alexander] and I have a good relationship, as well as me and coach [Brad] Underwood. We talk almost everyday. They see me coming in and basically taking the role of Ayo Dosunmo over there.”
Wake Forest: “They have an NBA coaching staff, with guys that have played in the league. They know what it takes to play in the league. They want the best for me. They see me coming in and being the guy of the team and winning.”
Michigan: “I’ve known coach Juwan Howard since I was about eight or nine years old. He sees me playing with Zeb Jackson and being an intricate part of the team’s success. He thinks I can play right away as well.”
Burnett will take his first official visit to Alabama on September 27.
“I’m planning other visits with other schools as we speak,” said Burnett. “I’m getting into the nitty gritty of my recruitment and I’ll probably be cutting my list to most likely five schools next month.”
In terms of fit, Burnett made it clear that he would like to go somewhere that he can play point guard.
“I want to go to a school that I know believes in me and wants the best for me,” he said. “I work on my game to be a point guard, especially trying to make the league. I want to be around people that will put me in the best position possible to do that and win.”
Burnett has had a busy summer thus far.
Playing for Team WhyNot on the EYBL circuit, Burnett averaged 20.4 points a game, while shooting 46 percent from the field.
In the Peach Jam, Team WhyNot lost in the title game to MoKan Elite. Burnett averaged 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists a game and was 42 of 92 from the field, including 11 of 40 from three-point range.
“It’s definitely been good playing for team WhyNot,” said Burnett. “I’ve had the chance to play with Addison Patterson, Jalen Green, Terren [Frank], Wilhelm [Breidenbach] and a bunch of other really good players.”
“They’re really good teammates that play the game at a really high level with a really high IQ,” he said. “They have a really good work ethic. I feel that I did well and that we did well as a team.”
Burnett also played with USA Basketball as a part of the U18 3-on-3 championship team that won the 18U World Cup in Mongolia last month.
“Going to Mongolia was fun, seeing the different culture out there, as well as seeing the coaches of the teams we went against,” he said. “It was a battle. It was a good experience for me. It was my first time being outside the country, so I had a really good time.”
According to 247Sports, Burnett is ranked as the No. 23 overall player in the Class of 2020 and the No. 5 ranked combo guard.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 1:02 pm to Chadaristic
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Posted on 7/25/19 at 1:03 pm to Chadaristic
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“Three coaches that I could see having their teams right there on the bubble: Eric Musselman in Arkansas, Nate Oats at Alabama and Mick Cronin at UCLA”
Posted on 7/25/19 at 2:04 pm to Chadaristic
Jesus Christ we are in the top few schools for a bunch of the nations top prospects. I know some want to act like we were in on just as many under Avery Johnson but we certainly weren't. Really exciting.
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 3:41 pm to CrimsonFever
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Jesus Christ we are in the top few schools for a bunch of the nations top prospects. I know some want to act like we were in on just as many under Avery Johnson but we certainly weren't. Really exciting.
I agree that it seems like we are in the Top 5 or so for more top prospects.
However, I'm sure a big percentage of us are in wait and see mode about actually landing a significant amount of these kids and the majority of those actually living up to billing.
We've averaged signing 1-2 Top 50 prospects every season for as long as I can remember.
I'm very glad there's excitement over recruiting and like to read about it but realize that it will take averaging 2-3 of these guys actually signing each year instead of 1-2 to challenge for the SEC title and deep NCAA runs.
Or maybe not: I'm presently a lot more exited with the possibility that Oats may be able to coach much better than what we've had.
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 5:19 pm to wm72
Since 2013 we have signed 3 top 50 recruits, Sexton, Petty, and Lewis.
Since 2010 we have signed 4.
Hopefully Oats has better luck landing them..
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 5:47 pm to CrimsonFever
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Since 2013 we have signed 3 top 50 recruits, Sexton, Petty, and Lewis.
Since 2010 we have signed 4 top.
Not sure of the rankings you're using or maybe leaving some out because they were #55 but off the top of my head I would consider these guys all Top 50 type prospects:
Sexton
Petty
Kira Lewis
Braxton Key
Devonta Pollard
Trevor Lacey
Levi Randolph
Trevor Releford
And those years include Avery's first year class and the abnormally poor class when Grant -- who was already the worst recruiting coach for Alabama since I guess the 1960s -- was kept the extra year in limbo.
Again, I'm not trying to diminish Oats' recruiting. He seemingly did a fantastic job right off the bat of keeping Avery's better recruits on board and adding two potentially big time transfers.
However, while nice to see Alabama hats on the table with Mich St, UK etc... I'll be excited when a couple of 5 stars actually pick up the Bama cap.
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 6:31 pm to wm72
from 247
top 50 recruits bama bb
2018 - 1
'17 - 2
'16 - 0
'15 - 0
'14 - 0
'13 - 0
top 50 recruits bama bb
2018 - 1
'17 - 2
'16 - 0
'15 - 0
'14 - 0
'13 - 0
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 6:50 pm to crimsontater
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from 247
top 50 recruits bama bb
2018 - 1
'17 - 2
'16 - 0
'15 - 0
'14 - 0
'13 - 0
That cuts it off right after these guys
Devonta Pollard
Trevor Lacey
Levi Randolph
Trevor Releford
It also leaves off Braxton Key --- maybe he was in the mid 50s for 24/7 but in the 30s on other sites if I recall correctly.
At any rate, I would be overjoyed if Oats merely increases the frequency of recruits this caliber to 2-3 a season -- even if a few miss this specific Top 50 by being ranked #55 on 24/7 for example.
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 7:02 pm to wm72
If Oats lands a few, it'll buck Bama conventional wisdom. I imagine all of the five stars we've landed were from the 5 hr. perimeter of Tuscaloosa. On average, I imagine the best we can hope fore is an elite prospect, a solid four star, and an under the radar guy, not to mention the occasional transfer/juco.
I suspect Oats is playing the numbers game, and just hope he has the lower 4 star and below guys covered with the same energy he's going after with the five stars.
I suspect Oats is playing the numbers game, and just hope he has the lower 4 star and below guys covered with the same energy he's going after with the five stars.
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 7:08 pm to crimsontater
Kinda hoping we would hear whether or not Daishen Nix will visit us.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 7:19 pm to Gary Busey
well personally, i dont care where they're ranked, as long as they win. if you get 2-3 5* and dont win, then you're no better than losing with 3*. just win baby!
Posted on 7/25/19 at 7:50 pm to RollTide4Ever
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I imagine all of the five stars we've landed were from the 5 hr. perimeter of Tuscaloosa. On average, I imagine the best we can hope fore is an elite prospect, a solid four star, and an under the radar guy, not to mention the occasional transfer/juco.
I suspect Oats is playing the numbers game, and just hope he has the lower 4 star and below guys covered with the same energy he's going after with the five stars.
Good points. I hope Oats is much better at covering his bases to bring in solid players who can actually contribute to a winning team if he misses on his top choices.
My reluctance to get all that excited about making a recruits' top 5 list, I suppose, stems from how many times we've recently seen Alabama being the last hat left on the table by a top recruit and then have an Engstrom or Eblen fill that roster spot.
This post was edited on 7/26/19 at 8:42 am
Posted on 7/26/19 at 7:15 am to Gary Busey
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Kinda hoping we would hear whether or not Daishen Nix will visit us.
We got this quote a couple weeks ago:
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Daishen Nix - "I plan on visiting the four schools that were here tonight [UCLA, Alabama, Washington and Maryland],” Nix said Thursday. “Plus, Kentucky and maybe Kansas.”
Posted on 7/26/19 at 9:07 am to Chadaristic
Feature article on Nimari Burnett
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While there may still be 12 teams left on Burnett’s list, the pursuit some schools have made is more focused than others. He mentioned Oregon, Marquette, Alabama, Illinois, USC, UCLA and Arizona as schools that have been prioritizing him in their recruiting efforts.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 9:10 am to Chadaristic
Paolo Banchero is the 247 composite #4 overall player for 2021.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 9:37 am to Chadaristic
I honestly don’t even think we’re recruiting him anymore. I know Avery offered him, but I haven’t heard anything since
Posted on 7/26/19 at 10:50 am to Bamafan18
Did not realize that.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 12:24 pm to Chadaristic
Was Q not a top 50 guy?
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