re: LSU Basketball recruiting 2012, updated 7-16-12, removed Tony Trocha

Dirty Sanchez

According to 247sports, which I don't fully trust, LSU has now offered Monroe College (New York) PF Orlando Sanchez.

Why don't I trust them? First of all they are new. Secondly, they list him as being from Monroe, LA, and going to Neville High school. He's actually from the Dominican Republic and assuredly has never heard of Monroe, LA, or Neville.

He is a preseason JUCO all-american candidate and considering that Malcolm White is a senior, and Hamilton will be a senior next season, getting some upper-classman depth on the inside would be good.

are sheldon jeter and pooh jeter related?

In case anyone is interested Gathers will be playing Tony Parker's (5* center) Miller Grove team tonight at 7 central. You can watch here:

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Anybody seen the non-Seniors big men at Scotlandville? I went to their game vs. St. Aug. this weekend and there is a 6'9 or so skinny big who I believe isn't a senior. Kid can jump, has some moves. Not sure he is LSU quality (depending on age/year) but certainly one to watch.

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Yes, see above 2013 thread. They are both juniors.

Give us a report on all the players for both teams. Surely you took good notes, right?

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Will type it up later. Actually did pay close attention to some players. Also going to the Riverside vs. Scotlandville game on Jan 7th @ Southern @ 5 (after the SU vs. Grambling game). I'll make sure to take better notes.

Quick analysis:
St. Aug.:
Felix - Very good leader, no taller than 5'9.
Victor - Donkey. 'nuff said. Will play where-ever he wants.
6'4 SG - Solid player. Think he is a Sr though, not LSU quality.
#14 - Athletic monster off the bench, needs to add weight, not sure of class.
JV: Some real talent including a 6'6 post player.

Scotlandville:
There are a couple kids who are guards, can handle the ball and shoot lights out.
The big Sr: Looks to have lost some weight, still not athletic, hedged and played position defense very nicely. Physical as he pushed Felix around on the hedges.
6'9 Jr off the bench: real deal athleticism but seemed to lack game knowledge or any skills other than jump and shoot over you.
Cleveland: Showed no range or skills other than trying to dunk (ULL may regret this decision to offer).

I mainly watched Felix/Victor in this one. Felix isn't close to as good as Hickey in my opinion. Similar players though. Victor can flat out play.

At the Riverside game and when I watch Scotlandville play some teams from LP, I will have in depth reports on the players (names, numbers (jersey and stats), etc.)

Left Coast Recruiting

Story about new 2012 target Nate Guy.

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Hard work and dedication is starting to pay off for Guy. College coaches have noticed what the guard is capable of.

“I have interest from Washington State, Purdue, and LSU. My coach talked to Coach Romar (University of Washington), so he is showing interest as well.”

Guy has hit the road already to check out one University. Plans are in the works to check out a couple more.

“I already visited Washington State. I am in the process of setting up a visit to LSU and hopefully Purdue.”

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Guy is an intriguing guard, who seems to be a late bloomer. The Lakes Lancer has the ability to create his own shot and get it off over opposing players. With a nice frame, Guy can finish at the rim with contact. On the defensive side Guy isn’t too shabby either. He has the ability to disrupt the passing lanes due to his long wingspan.

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Yes, Guy looks like an intriguing prospect. He is ineligible this season, I think because he is too old. He just lost an appeal. So, there is no additional evaluating of him, except on film.

Felix, I won't lose sleep over him and I predict he won't last at Texas. He will be a transfer casualty to somewhere like Tulane.

Apparently, if you read is Twitter remarks, LSu is a realistic choice for him.

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He definitely took notice to our win over Marquette it appears