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Title: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on January 27, 2013, 06:34:20 PM
Not sure the story here. Was checking out Rivals and his name popped up.  I've seen him listed for 2013 and 2014 so far.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Emmanuel-Owootoah-145100;_ylt=Ap3fVijbc_7i7WBkJx6Iv4nXO5B4 (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Emmanuel-Owootoah-145100;_ylt=Ap3fVijbc_7i7WBkJx6Iv4nXO5B4)

Emmanuel Owootoah - MCI Bears AAA Division Quarter-Finals Highlights (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hisLTA1ChJM#ws)
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on January 27, 2013, 08:32:22 PM
http://zagsblog.com/articles/ucla-others-courting-point-guard-owootoah/ (http://zagsblog.com/articles/ucla-others-courting-point-guard-owootoah/)
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: paultzman on January 27, 2013, 08:38:45 PM
Plan B?
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: fordham96 on January 27, 2013, 09:29:19 PM
Plan B?

For SJU?
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: paultzman on January 27, 2013, 09:57:25 PM
Plan B?

For SJU?
Plan B?

For SJU?

Not conjecturing, just wondering.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: paultzman on January 28, 2013, 11:04:36 AM
“@AdamZagoria: UCLA asst Korey McCray is on his way to Kentucky to see 2014 PF Ray Kasongo and 2013 PG Emmanuel Owootoah, among others. Story later.”
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: MCNPA on January 28, 2013, 11:21:47 AM
Plan B?

For SJU?

I think Obekpa was everybody's plan B or plan C too...  Never know with some of these kids.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: simplyred on January 28, 2013, 11:31:49 AM
The story makes him sound like the next Kyrie Irving.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: gman on January 28, 2013, 11:33:54 AM
“@AdamZagoria: UCLA asst Korey McCray is on his way to Kentucky to see 2014 PF Ray Kasongo and 2013 PG Emmanuel Owootoah, among others. Story later.”

Kid has some bigtime programs looking at him.

Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: gman on January 29, 2013, 06:35:30 PM
Zags tweeted that ucla was heading down to watch him play.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: crgreen on January 29, 2013, 06:43:19 PM
Zags tweeted that ucla was heading down to watch him play.

Not sure if it's Ewootoah they're focused on for this trip.  They're making contact while they're in Kentucky, but think they're going specifically for fellow Canadian, Ray Kasonga, a 6'8-6'9 235 lb big they really want (probably turn out to be 6'7 220!).    However, I would e happy if SJU and UCLA could split their two mutual 2013 PG targets - Rysheed and Owootoah.   Either one at either school solves both schools  issues at PG.   
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on January 29, 2013, 07:06:32 PM
Zags tweeted that ucla was heading down to watch him play.

Not sure if it's Ewootoah they're focused on for this trip.  They're making contact while they're in Kentucky, but think they're going specifically for fellow Canadian, Ray Kasonga, a 6'8-6'9 235 lb big they really want (probably turn out to be 6'7 220!).    However, I would e happy if SJU and UCLA could split their two mutual 2013 PG targets - Rysheed and Owootoah.   Either one at either school solves both schools  issues at PG.   

What issues do you have with freakin Larry Drew there and the other kid you have coming in.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: crgreen on January 29, 2013, 08:09:09 PM
Zags tweeted that ucla was heading down to watch him play.

Not sure if it's Ewootoah they're focused on for this trip.  They're making contact while they're in Kentucky, but think they're going specifically for fellow Canadian, Ray Kasonga, a 6'8-6'9 235 lb big they really want (probably turn out to be 6'7 220!).    However, I would e happy if SJU and UCLA could split their two mutual 2013 PG targets - Rysheed and Owootoah.   Either one at either school solves both schools  issues at PG.   

What issues do you have with freakin Larry Drew there and the other kid you have coming in.

Larry's graduating (he's a 5th year senior), and both Zach Lavine and Al Freeman are shooting guards.     Zach can play some point, but it's a waste of his talent to use him there full time instead of SG.  If Owootoah or Rysheed come, Zach would still play some PG, but only backup minutes.   Greg Hicks of Scout projects him as having more potential than any of this years Bruin frosh.  And this year's frosh are pretty good.   He's talking Russ Westbrook kind of good.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on January 29, 2013, 08:11:11 PM
Zags tweeted that ucla was heading down to watch him play.

Not sure if it's Ewootoah they're focused on for this trip.  They're making contact while they're in Kentucky, but think they're going specifically for fellow Canadian, Ray Kasonga, a 6'8-6'9 235 lb big they really want (probably turn out to be 6'7 220!).    However, I would e happy if SJU and UCLA could split their two mutual 2013 PG targets - Rysheed and Owootoah.   Either one at either school solves both schools  issues at PG.   

What issues do you have with freakin Larry Drew there and the other kid you have coming in.

Larry's graduating (he's a 5th year senior), and both Zach Lavine and Al Freeman are shooting guards.     Zach can play some point, but it's a waste of his talent to use him there full time instead of SG.  If Owootoah or Rysheed come, Zach would still play some PG, but only backup minutes.   Greg Hicks of Scout projects him as having more potential than any of this years Bruin frosh.  And this year's frosh are pretty good.   He's talking Russ Westbrook kind of good.

Drew is a Sr?  Damn.
Well you always have Kyle
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: paultzman on February 04, 2013, 07:41:55 PM
“@AdamZagoria: Villanova asst Raphael Chillious will watch 2013 PG Emmanuel Owootoah of Cordia (KY) next week, source tells @SNYtv”
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: paultzman on February 08, 2013, 11:35:55 AM
“@AdamZagoria: 2013 PG Emmanuel Owootoah has received a qualifying ACT score, source tells @SNYtv. UCLA, Mizzou, others involved”
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Lapchick65 on February 08, 2013, 07:43:48 PM
Let's sign him up!
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on February 09, 2013, 12:10:55 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kY_XrmBd-2I# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kY_XrmBd-2I#)!
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on February 09, 2013, 12:12:01 AM
Camron Justice and Knott County beat Emmanuel Owootoah and Cordia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSdLMsK0M_U#ws)
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Chilleb on February 09, 2013, 12:28:44 AM
You impressed moose ? I'm not
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on February 09, 2013, 03:17:49 AM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Bored so looking at videos.  Big schools after him, so.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Chilleb on February 09, 2013, 09:58:17 AM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Bored so looking at videos.  Big schools after him, so.
He's crossing over kids that can't play defense, looks 5'8 and not super fast
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: simplyred on February 09, 2013, 10:38:30 AM
Good handle but over-dribbles.  Seems like he knows he's better that his opponents and he tries to show them up.  Physically, he reminds me of Jabari Hinds.  May be a bit smaller.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: gman on February 09, 2013, 10:58:27 AM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Kid has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing.  Interest from UCLA, Arizona, and Kentucky.  Has to be something the coaches see in him.  And the kid is qualified!  Doesn't sound like a bad backup plan to Sheed.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Chilleb on February 09, 2013, 01:41:21 PM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Kid has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing.  Interest from UCLA, Arizona, and Kentucky.  Has to be something the coaches see in him.  And the kid is qualified!  Doesn't sound like a bad backup plan to Sheed.
Sounds like Kenton facey...
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on February 09, 2013, 03:20:09 PM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Kid has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing.  Interest from UCLA, Arizona, and Kentucky.  Has to be something the coaches see in him.  And the kid is qualified!  Doesn't sound like a bad backup plan to Sheed.
Sounds like Kenton facey...

Facey had Kentucky, Arizona and UCLA after him?
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Chilleb on February 09, 2013, 04:24:43 PM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Kid has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing.  Interest from UCLA, Arizona, and Kentucky.  Has to be something the coaches see in him.  And the kid is qualified!  Doesn't sound like a bad backup plan to Sheed.
Sounds like Kenton facey...

Facey had Kentucky, Arizona and UCLA after him?
Calipari was involved towards the end not sure of the other two but the point was big school getting in on a questionable prospect. I haven't seen the guard enough but I'm just saying so Far I don't see what the Hypes about
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on February 09, 2013, 04:54:59 PM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Kid has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing.  Interest from UCLA, Arizona, and Kentucky.  Has to be something the coaches see in him.  And the kid is qualified!  Doesn't sound like a bad backup plan to Sheed.
Sounds like Kenton facey...

Facey had Kentucky, Arizona and UCLA after him?
Calipari was involved towards the end not sure of the other two but the point was big school getting in on a questionable prospect. I haven't seen the guard enough but I'm just saying so Far I don't see what the Hypes about

Calipari on Facey?  Really?
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Chilleb on February 09, 2013, 05:50:59 PM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Kid has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing.  Interest from UCLA, Arizona, and Kentucky.  Has to be something the coaches see in him.  And the kid is qualified!  Doesn't sound like a bad backup plan to Sheed.
Sounds like Kenton facey...

Facey had Kentucky, Arizona and UCLA after him?
Calipari was involved towards the end not sure of the other two but the point was big school getting in on a questionable prospect. I haven't seen the guard enough but I'm just saying so Far I don't see what the Hypes about

Calipari on Facey?  Really?
Yup , and to answer your question before UCLA did offer as well
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/jamaica_product_facey_drawing_comparisons_xiyoUZOKVsorSgYz1zKWFJ (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/jamaica_product_facey_drawing_comparisons_xiyoUZOKVsorSgYz1zKWFJ)
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on February 09, 2013, 06:39:47 PM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Kid has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing.  Interest from UCLA, Arizona, and Kentucky.  Has to be something the coaches see in him.  And the kid is qualified!  Doesn't sound like a bad backup plan to Sheed.
Sounds like Kenton facey...

Facey had Kentucky, Arizona and UCLA after him?
Calipari was involved towards the end not sure of the other two but the point was big school getting in on a questionable prospect. I haven't seen the guard enough but I'm just saying so Far I don't see what the Hypes about

Calipari on Facey?  Really?
Yup , and to answer your question before UCLA did offer as well
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/jamaica_product_facey_drawing_comparisons_xiyoUZOKVsorSgYz1zKWFJ (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/jamaica_product_facey_drawing_comparisons_xiyoUZOKVsorSgYz1zKWFJ)

Wow comparing him to Samuels.  Yeah thats like comparing a Mac Truck to a Vespa.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Chilleb on February 09, 2013, 07:00:44 PM
You impressed moose ? I'm not

Kid has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing.  Interest from UCLA, Arizona, and Kentucky.  Has to be something the coaches see in him.  And the kid is qualified!  Doesn't sound like a bad backup plan to Sheed.
Sounds like Kenton facey...

Facey had Kentucky, Arizona and UCLA after him?
Calipari was involved towards the end not sure of the other two but the point was big school getting in on a questionable prospect. I haven't seen the guard enough but I'm just saying so Far I don't see what the Hypes about

Calipari on Facey?  Really?
Yup , and to answer your question before UCLA did offer as well
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/jamaica_product_facey_drawing_comparisons_xiyoUZOKVsorSgYz1zKWFJ (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/jamaica_product_facey_drawing_comparisons_xiyoUZOKVsorSgYz1zKWFJ)

Wow comparing him to Samuels.  Yeah thats like comparing a Mac Truck to a Vespa.
Yeah extremely off base.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: paultzman on February 12, 2013, 10:54:50 AM
“@AdamZagoria: Emmanuel Owootoah's Player Blog; Says UCLA is His Favorite Right Now http://wp.me/p2cwux-n6d (http://wp.me/p2cwux-n6d) @Elijah_Rose”
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: prjohnnies on February 12, 2013, 11:00:08 PM
Hopefully that pushes Jordan to us ...
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: DoodyNY33 on February 13, 2013, 10:20:59 AM
Hopefully that pushes Jordan to us ...

I still think St. John's biggest rival for Jordan is Temple
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: gman on February 13, 2013, 01:11:11 PM
Florida and Kansas now shownng interest. If we were looking we might as well stop wasting our time.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: pmg911 on February 22, 2013, 07:06:20 AM
Owootah's high school coach is former St. Anthony star Rodrick Rhodes  - I am hearing this is potential package deal because Rhodes wants to get back into college coaching.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Celtics11 on February 22, 2013, 07:01:43 PM
Owootah's high school coach is former St. Anthony star Rodrick Rhodes  - I am hearing this is potential package deal because Rhodes wants to get back into college coaching.
That's what they said about PJ.  :)
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: boo3 on March 22, 2013, 10:44:55 PM
  Fresno St.
Title: Re: Emmanuel Owootoah - PG - Cordia School - Hazard, KY
Post by: Moose on March 22, 2013, 10:47:31 PM
So they promised his coach a job? ;)