Frank Anselem portal to Louisville

[OrangeDW]

Not many 7 footers can dribble like that, or run that fluidly, or make cuts like that. He can make a shot in the low block, he can make a shot in the mid-range. And we certainly know he likes to dunk.

He could use 20 more pounds, but his ranking is much more a product of his lack of exposure, as opposed to a lack of talent.

Does he know how to play?

I’m not saying if he does or doesn’t - I haven’t watched him at all.

Regardless of competition level, injuries, etc….just curious what he does between the lines in games?

 

[Orangezoo]

I think the tapes show it.

Not nearly enough tape to draw that out. I'm not saying it won't happen but to me it's just way too soon. We can hope for sure and I do hope you are right.

 

[jgeorge322]

Not nearly enough tape to draw that out. I'm not saying it won't happen but to me it's just way too soon. We can hope for sure and I do hope you are right.

Just my opinion. Im entitled to it.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Both. He deserved more minutes. I dont think it would have mattered as im sure he wants to start.

I don't know that he "deserved" more minutes at the expense of Jesse, but he likely should have at least shared some of Jimmy's time at the 5. (there is value to the small ball approach, but his belief in Jimmy at the expense of Frank's learning curve hurt us last year, and for the next 2 years, it seems.)

 

[AZOrange]

Nah.
(and I really like him/think he's going to be good)

I will say that I think he will be the fan favorite of this class. We haven’t had a guy that plays like him in a while. A jamming big!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I think the tapes show it.

IMO, he has the most room to grow, and if it all comes together, he is a pro, and a high draft pick. He is a smaller, not fully formed edition of Holmgren (skinny, skilled and freakishly athletic) . IDK on the others, and haven't really seen Mintz videos, but Carey has a lot of positives for basketball. One of the biggest ones, IMO, is his aggressiveness. Most big guys don't have that, especially at this stage.

 

[Orangezoo]

Just my opinion. Im entitled to it.

Of course was never implying you weren't... didn't think disagreeing was a crime either.

 

[dasher]

I think the tapes show it.

It's one thing to love his potential, I think we all do. But he hasn't really played in 2 years. And he is no where near the player that Mintz is right now.

 

[kcsu]

I actually think the kid with the most upside is the point out of Philly

 

[Orangezoo]

I actually think the kid with the most upside is the point out of Philly

If he can commit to defense and bottle the flair he definitely can be a big time talent.

The post grad games seem to lack some intensity but when he has a path to the hoop he has great burst and attacks with bad intentions which I love. Obviously the vision too is really good. Add a jumpshot plus bottle all that up with some defense and yeah..

 

[jgeorge322]

Of course was never implying you weren't... didn't think disagreeing was a crime either.

10 years in the gulag!

 

[Cusefan0307]

Anyone else find it odd there’s been zero talk of any interest in Frank by other schools?

 

[Orangezoo]

Anyone else find it odd there’s been zero talk of any interest in Frank by other schools?

Yeah. I will say some other guys it's taken a week or so for things to pop up

 

[721Comstock]

Anyone else find it odd there’s been zero talk of any interest in Frank by other schools?

That we know about.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I actually think the kid with the most upside is the point out of Philly

I don't disagree with that. I think it's between Copeland and Carey, who has the higher ceiling.

 

[SWC75]

I don't disagree with that. I think it's between Copeland and Carey, who has the higher ceiling.

I love it when we are wondering which of the new guys had the highest ceiling - and there are 6 new guys!

 

[miamicuse]

It's one thing to love his potential, I think we all do. But he hasn't really played in 2 years. And he is no where near the player that Mintz is right now.

Anyone know what's the injury that kept him out of playing for 2 years? I hope it is not potato knee related.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Anyone know what's the injury that kept him out of playing for 2 years? I hope it is not potato knee related.

Potato foot.

 

[Dave]

Potato foot.

Rutabaga ankle.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Anyone else find it odd there’s been zero talk of any interest in Frank by other schools?

Maybe Cuse is still in the equation and that is why Ballard hasn't pulled the trigger yet. One could only hope.

 

[the villager]

I think Ballard has an offer and is waiting to see if he gets a better offer. I don’t see any pressure to make him commit .

 

[007]

It's one thing to love his potential, I think we all do. But he hasn't really played in 2 years. And he is no where near the player that Mintz is right now.

It seems reasonable that Carey's skill set and athleticism as a 7 footer sets the bar high for his "potential." I am very much in this camp. Eventual productivity on the court is a different issue. Some posters seem to struggle with that distinction when they hear posters talk about Carey's ceiling. You can LOVE Carey's potential while also understanding his ability to gain strength and weight, gain experience, and the degree of his mental readiness to perform at this level will also determine how good he is or will be.

We have seen something similar, at least IMO, play out with Benny this season. High ceiling but not yet fully ready to meet his potential. You can't fake the skill set Benny demonstrated on tape playing against high level competition in prep school. I think we will see a different Benny this season if he is ready mentally.

 

[DilemaCuse]

I think Ballard has an offer and is waiting to see if he gets a better offer. I don’t see any pressure to make him commit .

What better offer is a guy who avg less than 1 pt and 1 rb a game think he is going to get?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Potato foot.

:shakes head solemnly:

The dreaded potato foot.

 

[Cheriehoop]

Here’s an article discussing Frank Anselm’s top 5 before he committed here.

Seton Hall (hmm), Arkansas, San Diego St and W Kentucky.

4-Star Frank Anselem On Why Arkansas Is In His Final Five

In a rare interview, blue chip recruit Frank Anselem talks about Arkansas and how it compares to top contenders Syracuse and SDSU.

www.bestofarkansassports.com