Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx

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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #40 on: December 03, 2013, 01:17:59 PM »
Didn't realize Xavier told him to take a hike supposedly during the summer after verballing.  Might he want to stick to them?

He certainly fits the mold of forwards that Lavin likes here. 

Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #41 on: December 03, 2013, 07:26:18 PM »
Didn't realize Xavier told him to take a hike supposedly during the summer after verballing.  Might he want to stick to them?

He certainly fits the mold of forwards that Lavin likes here. 
Playing at Yates, we know he HAS to be able to run and gun.  I'd rather not see "ball handling" a weakness.   We want guys who can handle the ball in transition.  Turnovers need to be kept at a minimum if the up tempo pace is maintained moving forward. 
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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #42 on: December 04, 2013, 11:50:11 PM »
Anyone know why Xavier told him to take a hike?

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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #43 on: December 05, 2013, 02:14:18 AM »
Anyone know why Xavier told him to take a hike?

From what I've read, I don't know the was really the case.  That's what some of their fans seem to think, but we all know how that goes. 

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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #44 on: December 05, 2013, 10:28:56 AM »
We are not on his final list. Not rationalizing, but I just don't see this as a big loss. No need for another slasher, who needs to add strength & improve shooting. Been there, done that.

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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #45 on: December 05, 2013, 10:32:21 AM »
We are not on his final list. Not rationalizing, but I just don't see this as a big loss. No need for another slasher, who needs to add strength & improve shooting. Been there, done that.

I don't disagree.  I think Lavin was on the right track with that kid Max Hoetzel who chose Indiana.   I'd like to see us land a heady and offensively capable PF type.  More kids that know the game and with shooting ability.
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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #46 on: December 05, 2013, 10:34:14 AM »
I said months ago....no thanks
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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #47 on: December 05, 2013, 10:38:50 AM »
We are not on his final list. Not rationalizing, but I just don't see this as a big loss. No need for another slasher, who needs to add strength & improve shooting. Been there, done that.

He cut from 5 to 3 or something?
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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #48 on: December 05, 2013, 11:07:45 AM »
We are not on his final list. Not rationalizing, but I just don't see this as a big loss. No need for another slasher, who needs to add strength & improve shooting. Been there, done that.

Dont know much about him, but I agree.

Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #49 on: December 05, 2013, 11:16:30 AM »
lavin=recruiter
2014=disaster

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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #50 on: December 05, 2013, 11:42:03 AM »
We are not on his final list. Not rationalizing, but I just don't see this as a big loss. No need for another slasher, who needs to add strength & improve shooting. Been there, done that.

He cut from 5 to 3 or something?

UConn, Umass (where his buddy plays) & SMU

Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #51 on: December 05, 2013, 12:01:36 PM »
lavin=recruiter
2014=disaster

2014=disaster
2015=Deuce Jarvis new coach

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Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #52 on: December 05, 2013, 02:10:01 PM »
Hmm, fwiw;

@jerrymeyer247: The info I'm getting is that junior college is best guess. http://t.co/d9c1CYf8lT RT @crisdboss: where do you think Melvin Swift ends up

Re: Melvin Swift, SF, Yates HS, Tx
« Reply #53 on: December 05, 2013, 06:39:37 PM »
lavin=recruiter
2014=disaster

2014 = Not that important
2015 = A lot of talent, a lot of needs.
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