.Zion Griffin, 6-6, Hinsdale South
The talent: A Hoops Report favorite since breaking out last December and a top 10 prospect in the Class of 2018, Griffin was sensational in the opening period. He showcased his high motor, terrific basketball body and high-level athleticism. But it’s the continued improvement he shows with his shot that jumps out at you. Griffin has legit three-point range and showcased it all weekend, becoming a legitimate threat from beyond the arc.
The skinny: In the City/Suburban Hoops Report’s pre-July under-recruited story it was stated that Griffin’s offers would triple as July played out. Griffin’s recruitment, after just one weekend, has gone to another level. Illinois State, Drake, Southern Illinois, Loyola, UW-Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Green Bay and Toledo all offered Griffin over the past few days, joining a group that already included UIC, Western Michigan, UTEP and Wright State
Why? Why move along? So he has some nice offers. Are you suggesting we just throw in the towel for any guys with "better" offers? Might as well pack it in and go D2.Source said:Yak the lead one on Zion too. Move along.
Bird Friend said:Why? Why move along? So he has some nice offers. Are you suggesting we just throw in the towel for any guys with "better" offers? Might as well pack it in and go D2.Source said:Yak the lead one on Zion too. Move along.
Honestly, I think you are saying we shouldn't go after players when P5s start getting involved. You can't sign players if you don't recruit or quit recruiting. Until the player says "move along", you keep going after him. Even then you keep in touch, just in case.Source said:Bird Friend said:Why? Why move along? So he has some nice offers. Are you suggesting we just throw in the towel for any guys with "better" offers? Might as well pack it in and go D2.Source said:Yak the lead one on Zion too. Move along.
Not saying we shouldn't go after high quality players, but Zion has garnered a lot of P5 attention, including Kansas. So if Kansas is getting involved why wouldn't Michigan, who has two of the coaches from here who were actively recruiting him?
Source said:Visiting Thursday.
Bird Friend said:Source said:Visiting Thursday.
Sweet. Build the relationship. Keep it alive regardless of who gets involved.