Class of 2017 PG Matt Coleman (VA) to Texas
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Just realized he's playing at Oak Hill too. I would imagine we still have a good relationship with them based on a few past recruits that went to Oak and came to SU. I really, really like this kids game. This is highlights from sophomore year - impressive.
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Yes. Gotta get him on campus first to become legit contenders. Red was on him real early a few years back, then Duval and Green happened. Now back to square uno.
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It is uncanny how much he resembles Kenny. His mannerisms, playing style, the way he threads passes and most of all, the form on his jumper.
Extremely impressive.
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I wonder how a kid like this will perceive his recruitment. We were all over Green and now the waters there got a little rough, so we go back to Coleman. He obviously knows he's not our first choice, so how much does that reality hurt?
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About the 2:06 mark, he uses a hesitation move, splits 2 defenders and gets to the rim. Right before that, he faces down his man and, realizing he had about 2 feet of fresh air, drills a 3 in his face. His jump shot is silvery smooth. The only thing to pick on - per Jordoo - is that he needs a R hand finish. Regardless, this kid shows the kind of damage that a really good PG can do ... you can't face guard him b/c he'll go by you. And you can't let him shoot b/c he'll drill you. A lot to like here.
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That's why I think it's silly to stop recruiting multiple players at a position, unless the staff knows for sure that they're getting a commitment from the #1 target. The staff was almost burned by the doing the same thing last year with Tyus Battle. If it wasn't for Gary Battle, then we would've really been screwed.
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Lot of PT to be had - Coleman will be a smart man if he takes it.
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I thought Van Exel as well. Both lefties?
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Wasn't Kenny Anderson a lefty also?
Yes and also bought by Crooked Bobby Cremins and Ga Tech goons.
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Yep, Kenny could grab cash with both hands.
along with the family and his handlers.
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I have to say though, as much as I hate it, and how that killed what would have been SU's most talented team, I can't blame a kid for taking it.
Agreed but it's sad when the NCAA puts the blinders on in these situations just like PayPalCal had done for years and good ole Dook.
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That is the part that is frustrating. Everybody knows it is going on, but the NCAA chooses to worry about things in their "wheelhouse".
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He was too fast to even tell which hand he used
Either way, that's all three of them:
Pretty strong rumors at the time that the price was a house and job for mom.
Pretty similar to Chris Duhon recruitment.
