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Posted on 4/19/12 at 12:51 pm to Bryant91092
Also Charles Power said on recruiting nuggets it's a Bama vs Texas battle?? Huh??? When did Texas get involved??
Posted on 4/19/12 at 1:03 pm to BuccWildBammer
Texas, us, Mizzou, and Georgetown have been there the whole time.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 1:05 pm to BuccWildBammer
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Also Charles Power said on recruiting nuggets it's a Bama vs Texas battle?? Huh??? When did Texas get involved??
Texas has always been involved.
They would make more sense than Georgetown. They don't have anyone on their roster who plays his position and their style in general fits him better. I'm just hoping that familiarity with UA and closeness to home end up putting us over the top.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 2:12 pm to Bryant91092
not been paying attention I guess 
anyway said it's pretty much Bama or Tejas
When did he visit Tejas last?
anyway said it's pretty much Bama or Tejas When did he visit Tejas last?
Posted on 4/19/12 at 2:17 pm to BuccWildBammer
Not sure. I want to say it was a while ago though. Did that guy say we were the favorites?
Posted on 4/19/12 at 2:17 pm to Bryant91092
Not totally sure what to think about that. Texas may fit his style better but I was worried about Georgetown having the last visit.
Haven't heard a single "expert" say Texas, but then again maybe they just don't know a whole lot. I know a few people picked Georgetown.
Haven't heard a single "expert" say Texas, but then again maybe they just don't know a whole lot. I know a few people picked Georgetown.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 2:22 pm to Bryant91092
Here is BOL nuggets excerpt Bryant (C&Ped from Bama Rec thread fwiw):
Sounds good for Bama, just CAN NOT see him picking Tejas
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*** Five-star forward Devonta Pollard has returned from his visit to Georgetown and is approaching a decision with a date for an announcement yet to be finalized but likely coming early next week. Look for the announcement to be broadcasted on television in some fashion. Sources indicate it’s a UA-Texas battle for Pollard with both sides feeling cautiously optimistic.
Proximity to his home in Mississippi, familiarity (he’s been on campus more than other finalists), and ability to make an impact are factors playing in UA’s favor while Texas’ history with developing early NBA draft entries under Rick Barnes (see Kevin Durant, Tristan Thompson, Lamarcus Aldridge, D.J. Augustin, etc.) and the lack of a true SF on roster are being considered. It’s also worth noting that should Pollard’s mother move with him to the Austin area, that she’d likely see a salary increase given that teachers in Texas make more than in Mississippi. Georgetown is the darkhorse here with the involvement of former Hoya head man John Thompson, Jr. being a potential x-factor. Thompson has become involved in Georgetown’s recruitment of Pollard, in an effort to aid his son and current coach John Thompson, III.
Sounds good for Bama, just CAN NOT see him picking TejasPosted on 4/19/12 at 2:28 pm to Bryant91092
This is also why I MISS THE HELL out of Greg Ostendorf writing for the old Bama Rivals site, he was far and away the most informed and reliable when it comes to Bama basketball, he had the scoops days before sometimes weeks before & was extremely tuned in. Now they got him stretched out too much working for ESPN TideNation as their ONLY writer 
IT'S ESPN!! HIRE MORE WRITERS. Anyway, that's my soapbox, now all BOL hoops stuff is extremely generic like this
IT'S ESPN!! HIRE MORE WRITERS. Anyway, that's my soapbox, now all BOL hoops stuff is extremely generic like this Posted on 4/19/12 at 2:36 pm to BuccWildBammer
I texted Greg and he said he's still hearing Bama/Georgetown. He said the one consistent has always been Bama though.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 2:59 pm to Bryant91092
I wish I had some clue about what we're doing overall. I mean if we lose Pollard its obviously a bit of a nightmare recruiting year. But say we get him I still don't have any clue about what we're doing otherwise.
We have 3 scholarships open and, unless I'm forgetting somebody, this coming back
PG: Releford, Eblen, Omojoh (and really we have no idea what we have there, I haven't even heard any rumors about how he looked during the redshirt year)
SG: Lacey, Randolph, Steele
SF: Cooper
PF: Jacobs
C: Engstrom, Gueye
That's a 10 man roster but really it will most likely be 9 as I doubt we'll see much of the third PG, whether Omojoh wins the job or Eblen keeps it. Also considering Lacey can play the point.
If we got Pollard that's 10 solid guys (depending on if the two big men are solid). I wouldn't mind a JUCO big but I would think we'd keep the third scholarship for next year where things are looking better recruiting wise.
We have 3 scholarships open and, unless I'm forgetting somebody, this coming back
PG: Releford, Eblen, Omojoh (and really we have no idea what we have there, I haven't even heard any rumors about how he looked during the redshirt year)
SG: Lacey, Randolph, Steele
SF: Cooper
PF: Jacobs
C: Engstrom, Gueye
That's a 10 man roster but really it will most likely be 9 as I doubt we'll see much of the third PG, whether Omojoh wins the job or Eblen keeps it. Also considering Lacey can play the point.
If we got Pollard that's 10 solid guys (depending on if the two big men are solid). I wouldn't mind a JUCO big but I would think we'd keep the third scholarship for next year where things are looking better recruiting wise.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 3:09 pm to Crede15
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PG: Releford, Eblen, Omojoh (and really we have no idea what we have there, I haven't even heard any rumors about how he looked during the redshirt year)
SG: Lacey, Randolph, Steele
SF: Cooper
PF: Jacobs
C: Engstrom, Gueye
Randolph is a three (SF) and Lacey is a combo guard. Steele has played at three and four also, he guarded McDermott (Creighton). The fact that Steele guarded McDermott tells you just how bad Bama's post defense is, as he was giving up 4-5 inches on him. But Bama had no one other than JaMychael who could guard him, and couldn't risk foul trouble for JG.
I don't understand why Bama would recruit a PG before 2013. Although Bama doesn't need a SG numbers wise, it sure needs to find someone who can hit the three like a sniper (think of the white kid from Baylor).
Bama needs bigs in the worst way. Pollard is not only the best available athlete but he can play at the three or the four. Most importantly, he can guard a three or a four. Hard to find that kind of athleticism. Would have loved to see him guard McDermott.
This post was edited on 4/19/12 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 4/19/12 at 3:20 pm to jddawg58
Randolph is just a wing player. I wouldn't say he's a natural 3, he can play the 2 or the 3. And yes I know Lacey can play the point, I mentioned that, but I didn't feel like listing each player at each position they can play. Otherwise I'd have Cooper at the 3 and 4, Steele anywhere from 2 to 4, etc.
I don't think we are recruiting a point this year. Although its hard to tell exactly what we're doing.
I don't think we are recruiting a point this year. Although its hard to tell exactly what we're doing.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 3:39 pm to Crede15
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Randolph is just a wing player. I wouldn't say he's a natural 3, he can play the 2 or the 3. And yes I know Lacey can play the point, I mentioned that, but I didn't feel like listing each player at each position they can play. Otherwise I'd have Cooper at the 3 and 4, Steele anywhere from 2 to 4, etc.
I don't think we are recruiting a point this year. Although its hard to tell exactly what we're doing.
Part of Bama's problem last year was too many one dimensional guys. Jacobs could score inside but couldn't defend or rebound.
Eblen could defend but was no threat to score. Mitchell was too lazy to defend or block out. Engstrom could defend the rim but was no factor scoring and could not move his feet to switch a pick and roll. Randolph struggled to hit threes along with everyone else.
All Bama's wing players must be able to knock down threes. If they do, Bama becomes a legitimate factor in the SEC. If they don't, NIT here we come. And Bama really needs to sign Pollard and a sturdy PF with the skills of Chris Hines. Rebound, post defense, and clean up around the rim.
Releford had a better freshman year. Bama needs to run to maximize his talents. Running would also help recruiting in 2013.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 4:19 pm to jddawg58
Man I hope this kid doesnt think he is the second coming of Kevin Durant. Anyway I hope that we get to see Retin this year and a lot less of Eblen. I also hope that these kids are working there arse off. As far as our lineup I think we are ok we just need help down low. I think it all rides on Gueye. If he can play good defense and hit the boards we will be fine because Jacobs can do neither. The two and three are interchangeable for us. But I would play Levi at the 3 and Lacey at the 2. Randolph goes after those boards pretty hard and is a good defender.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 4:35 pm to Tide or Die87
I saw Tevin Harris say he is signing with Cal State Bakersfield or something like that. I guess Iona didn't offer him on his trip and he ended up not visiting here.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 4:46 pm to Tide or Die87
The 2 , 3 and four were often interchangeable. Steele often played the four and Levi also had to guard some 4s when Jamychael got in foul trouble or Bama was playing a small team like Arkansas.
Levi and Steele are the best rebounders that Bama has returning. That only points out how deficient Gueye, Engstrom and Jacobs are in rebounding.
Levi was the best perimeter defender as well. His Bama career may exceed Lacey's although Trevor had a fairly strong finish. I hope to see continued improvement from both these guys. They each had solid although unspectacular freshmen seasons. They should be ready to take the next step if CAG will loosen the reins a little and play more up-tempo. They are too athletic to play only in the half-court game.
Levi and Steele are the best rebounders that Bama has returning. That only points out how deficient Gueye, Engstrom and Jacobs are in rebounding.
Levi was the best perimeter defender as well. His Bama career may exceed Lacey's although Trevor had a fairly strong finish. I hope to see continued improvement from both these guys. They each had solid although unspectacular freshmen seasons. They should be ready to take the next step if CAG will loosen the reins a little and play more up-tempo. They are too athletic to play only in the half-court game.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 4:57 pm to Crede15
Where will Bama's scoring come from next year? Bama's returning players and their 2012 PPG are listed below:
Releford 12
Lacey 7.3
Steele 6.6
Randolph 6.5
Jacobs 6.1
Cooper 5.1
Gueye 1.5
Engstrom 1
Eblen 0.3
Bama loses Green 14
Mitchell 13.1
Hankerson 3.6
Bama returns 46 points per game and loses 30.
Releford 12
Lacey 7.3
Steele 6.6
Randolph 6.5
Jacobs 6.1
Cooper 5.1
Gueye 1.5
Engstrom 1
Eblen 0.3
Bama loses Green 14
Mitchell 13.1
Hankerson 3.6
Bama returns 46 points per game and loses 30.
This post was edited on 4/19/12 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 4/19/12 at 5:01 pm to jddawg58
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Where will Bama's scoring come from next year?
Well, for the game where we didn't have Green, Mitchell, Releford, or Steele...Cooper scored 28 or something.
Guys will step up. More shots to go around now that Green and Mitchell are gone.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 5:15 pm to jddawg58
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Bama's scoring come from next year? Bama's returning players and their 2012 PPG are listed below:
Who will provide the rebounding next year? Rebounds listed in second column.
Releford 12 3
Lacey 7.3 3
Steele 6.6 3.9
Randolph 6.5 3.9
Jacobs 6.1 3.6
Cooper 5.1 2.4
Gueye 1.5 1.8
Engstrom 1 1.8
Eblen 0.3 0.5
Bama loses Green 14 7.4
Mitchell 13.1 7
Hankerson 3.6 1.5
Bama returns 46 points per game and loses 30.
Bama returns 22 rebounds and loses 16.
Jacobs, Gueye and Engstrom must step up on the boards.
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This post was edited on 4/19/12 at 5:56 pm
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