ADVERTISEMENT

******Official Boog BBall 'Crootin Thread*******

Tiger Hoops Advocate said:
Long ass Jhead prediction thread put up today.

Okay guys, I've been promising this for a while now and I finally feel comfortable enough with the intel I've gotten over the past few months to give some predictions on where I feel like Auburn's top remaining targets will land.

Before we get into predictions, let's first look at what needs we have got to fill in order for this class to be a success. The two most pressing needs we have right now are landing a big man to aid Stretch in replacing Austin Wiley's/McLemore's production as the Center/5 position, as well as landing a 3rd ball handler that can double as a combo guard/scoring guard to help replace the hole Samir's loss places upon our roster. Shooting is also a need in this class, though I think that need has been addressed to a degree with the addition of Justin Powell and SC, but shooting is premium in Pearl's system and we'll gladly take another shooter if they happen to be the best available prospect on our board. With that said, here's a quick snapshot of our top remaining targets and their positions:

Combo Guard

CG Jalen Green ***** (CA) - In my humble opinion Green is the best player in the 2020 class and is an excellent fit as a 2/combo guard in Pearl's system. Jalen's forte is scoring without question, but it's his ability to also run the point and be a distributor that makes him elite. Pairing Green w/ Cooper or Turbo in the backcourt next season allows Pearl to place two true ball handlers on the court at one time which is vital in his preferred style of play. The more I watch Green, the more he reminds me of a young Penny Hardaway and how he used to play on and off the ball for the Orlando Magic earlier on in his career before all the injury issues. Auburn's chief competition here is Memphis, USC, and Oregon as well as G-League should he decide to turn pro and start earring a pay check now.

CG Trey McGowens (Transfer & Originally from SC) - The Pitt transfer's game is tailor made for Pearl's system and is eerily familiar to that of one Samir Doughty, except his athleticism and explosiveness is better. As of right now McGowens would have to sit out one season of play should he transfer to Auburn, however should the one time transfer rule pass and go into effect this off-season, McGowens stock would shoot through the roof and this tough as nails player (originally from South Carolina) would be an immediate impact starter wherever he lands.

Other options: DJ Carton (OSU Transfer & a couple of Junior College options I'm still sorting through).

Center

C Cliff Omoruyi **** (NJ) - Here's my write up on Cliff O from this fall:

Cliff Omoruyi dominates through extremely impressive strength and physicality. While he is only an at the rim scorer right now, offense is not Omoruyi's game. He instead controls the paint with his athleticism, rebounding and shot blocking prowess, and is an elite finisher at the rim when he gets his chances. Omoruyi is raw, but God Damn is he talented. If he ever puts it all together he could really excel at this next level.

Ira Bowman has really worked hard on this recruitment and has us in contention (top 2 with Rutgers) to land Omoruyi this weekend.

C Dylan Cardwell **** (GA) - After watching this this raw big man from Georgia on the AAU circuit this past spring I thought he was someone's whose stock could explode w/ a good Senior season. Unfortunately after a surprise ruling by the Georgia High School Athletic association that never happened as Cardwell was deemed ineligible after his transfer from Oak Hill academy to McEachern this past fall. Regardless I've seen enough to know that Cardwell has the ability to help next season. Cardwell rebounds and blocks shots at a very high rate as has the ability to go up strong and finish with two hands in traffic. He really reshaped his body this past AAU season, and moves extremely well in transition. While he's not as physically well put together as Omoruyi, he no doubt passes the eye test when you see him.

Other Targets (TBD as Auburn will monitor Juco and Grad Transfer prospects should they not land either of these two targets)

Best Available

PF/SF Greg Brown ***** (TX) - Here's my write up on Brown from this fall:

This freak athlete is the number 1 target at the 4 position in this class. Brown has the ability to guard 2-5 on the floor, runs like a deer, and has elite off the ball shot blocking ability. While his shooting (especially from three) is still a work in progress, Brown's ability to finish in transition and at the rim in traffic is absolutely elite.

All this still holds true, and I think his decision comes down to Auburn and Texas, with it being a lot closer than I originally thought it would be.

PF/C JT Thor **** (GA) - Thor is a very athletic finisher and capable playmaker in space who has the ability to shoot at a high level from the beyond the arc as well as handle the ball on the break. While still raw, Thor has a certain smoothness in his game that reminds me of Tayshaun Prince from his Kentucky days. Thor is a little all over the map in his recruitment right now, but should we miss on Brown I think that Thor becomes a very real option and someone that Pearl will go all in on contingent on his grades being in order.

Other options (Landers Nolley, TBD grad transfers and Juco Prospects)

Now for the prediction side of this post. With Auburn's 3 remaining spots in the class at this time, this is how I see it playing out:

CG - Jalen Green (I think Auburn lands this talented prospect over Memphis, Oregon, and USC even though CONVID-19 has made the West Coast schools more of an option than originally thought).

Center - Dylan Cardwell (which Cliff O is option number 1 and it's a tight battle at the top, my gut tells me the home town team in Rutgers lands this prospect in the end and thus we make a move on Cardwell).

Best Available - JT Thor (Brown is another recruitment that comes down to Auburn and a home town team. While Pearl and Wes Flanigan have made huge strides here in Brown's recruitment, I think in the end that Shaka Smart and Texas lands this extremely talented prospect as I mentioned a few weeks ago. That said, Brown's Dad has a lot of influence here and he has a outstanding relationship w/ Pearl which has made this recruitment extremely close to call).
Click to expand...
would be over the moon ecstatic to finish with those three
 
  • Like
Reactions: DufnerFanBoy, L I G E R, olsonab and 2 others
QTaORfK.jpg

gang, first I got the inside scoop on a bruce interview from aaron torres. And now the lead crootin analyst from 247 is after my terrible takes. #movingup
 
  • Like
Reactions: Denim Vest, Boytano, DM8 and 5 others
Still don’t get how such a gifted young child could pick Rutgers over the boogs. Their first decent season in 30 years and it wasn’t even that good. Their gym is a fuggin dump.

Getting a little TOd finishing 2nd for all these studs gang but Jalen would certainly make it all better.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Boytano, WDE_Tarp and AshleySchaeffer
MomentInTheSun said:
View embedded media
Click to expand...
Dang that was quick. I’m a little leery of the grad tranny market considering the complete scrubs most of them turn out to be. Even the perceived top ones that have gone to UK, UNC, etc the last couple years.

We just need a halfway decent big that can rebound/ play D for 20 or so mins next year along with Stretch. Not sure if there’s any HS croots left that would fit that criteria. Although, if we just want to run and gun and boog all over the competition with Jaylin playing heavy mins at 5 I could be ok with that.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DM8
cookedw said:
Or was he a back up plan? I don't see us taking any transfers before we figure out our HS kids
Click to expand...
I get the impression he was really wanted. Could have filled right in after Jalen Green inevitably went one and done. Don't think it's a big deal that they missed on him though
 
MomentInTheSun said:
I get the impression he was really wanted. Could have filled right in after Jalen Green inevitably went one and done. Don't think it's a big deal that they missed on him though
Click to expand...

Maybe, but I'm not so sure. We don't have an endless number of spots/scholarships.

Based on current numbers, we only have 3 spots available (assuming Okoro stays in draft).

We definitely want Green and a big (Thor or Caldwell). Maybe both bigs if we can get them

Then you also have the two big time 2021 guys that if the officially reclassify, we have a legit shot at, Kuminga and Sanago.

If, and I say If, no more spots open up, I don't think we have room for a traditional transfer.
 
cookedw said:
Maybe, but I'm not so sure. We don't have an endless number of spots/scholarships.

Based on current numbers, we only have 3 spots available (assuming Okoro stays in draft).

We definitely want Green and a big (Thor or Caldwell). Maybe both bigs if we can get them

Then you also have the two big time 2021 guys that if the officially reclassify, we have a legit shot at, Kuminga and Sanago.

If, and I say If, no more spots open up, I don't think we have room for a traditional transfer.
Click to expand...
True that. I even said when the Boogs first "offered" that I don't know if there's room for a sit out transfer. But then it sounded like Bruce was legitimately interested in bringing him in. Think he would've taken him. But like i said, it's not the biggest deal
 
  • Like
Reactions: Tiger Hoops Guy
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

FormerlyKnownAsSOLLY

•••Official 2022 Boog huthut thread

Replies
23
Views
1K
JMU Purple
Fillup Marschell
Fillup Marschell
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest posts

ADVERTISEMENT
Top Bottom
Back