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Title: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona - KANSAS
Post by: paultzman on August 09, 2015, 08:09:08 PM
@areacodes: St John's and HC Chris Mullin are making a strong push for 2016 Mitchell Lightfoot @AzPowerBball @RonMFlores @PremierBall @ReggieRankin


Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: fordham96 on August 09, 2015, 08:41:39 PM
And just made his top 5 with Arizona, Kansas, Utah and Stanford:

Mitch Lightfoot ‏@Mitchlightfoot  17m17 minutes ago
Final five, in no particular order. All the glory to God👆🏻🙏🏻
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Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on August 09, 2015, 08:55:45 PM
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2015-07-13/mitch-lightfoot-under-armour-all-america-camp-2015-ncaa-basketball-2015
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on August 09, 2015, 09:10:02 PM
@ebosshoops: Next visit for Rivals150 forward weekend of September 5th to Utah. https://t.co/F6NDgmHZO6
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: fordham96 on August 09, 2015, 09:59:57 PM
Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  35 minutes ago New York, USA
2016 PF @Mitchlightfoot tells @SNYtv he plans on visiting St. John's.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: wpc77 on August 09, 2015, 10:01:08 PM
Mitch Cumstein? Night putting?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on August 09, 2015, 11:01:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhOHsjy67vY
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: KAHNIGHT on August 09, 2015, 11:59:03 PM
David Lee
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on August 10, 2015, 12:27:09 AM
Well this came out of no where.

He's good. Plays with really high energy and pretty good athlete. I thought for sure he was gonna be Arizona State bound when Hurley put the full court press on him. I know he has a lot of interest in Kansas and Stanford too.  He was an invite to Under Armour All-America camp and he played pretty well.

His numbers from camp- http://www.circuitstats.com/roster_players/8727627?subseason=234582
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on August 13, 2015, 11:19:04 AM
@AdamZagoria: Lightfoot visits St. John's Oct. 2-4 http://t.co/PpZr1EOUx2
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on August 24, 2015, 11:43:55 AM
http://www.prephoopsarizona.com/news_article/show/546553?referrer_id=1560651
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on September 12, 2015, 12:02:34 AM
I see our competition are making in home visits.  I wouldn't be surprised to see our staff travel to Arizona in the very, near future.

Matt Moreno ‏@MattGOAZCATS  3h3 hours ago
Matt Moreno retweeted Mitch Lightfoot
In-state 2016 big man target met with the Wildcats today
https://twitter.com/MattGOAZCATS/status/642508057138753536?lang=en

AZ Power Basketball
‏@AzPowerBball
In Home Visits for AZ Power @Mitchlightfoot w/ Arizona & Stanford

AZ Power Basketball ‏@AzPowerBball  39m39 minutes ago
Big Friday For AZ Power @Mitchlightfoot
University of Kansas coming in on Sunday

Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on September 17, 2015, 06:46:36 PM
@Mitchlightfoot: Awesome in home visit with Chris Mullin and Saint Johns university🔴⚪️ http://t.co/y9UOryrik7
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Section 9 on September 17, 2015, 06:49:30 PM
@Mitchlightfoot: Awesome in home visit with Chris Mullin and Saint Johns university⚪️ http://t.co/y9UOryrik7

Is that St. Jean in the pic?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on September 17, 2015, 06:51:00 PM
@Mitchlightfoot: Awesome in home visit with Chris Mullin and Saint Johns university⚪️ http://t.co/y9UOryrik7

Is that St. Jean in the pic?
Yes
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: newyorker2586 on September 17, 2015, 09:02:29 PM
It would be nice to land this kid but from what I saw on Twitter seems like he is a Kansas lean. I have faith in Coach Mullin . We are in his in top 5.  Hope he is not just looking at us a free trip to NYC.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on September 17, 2015, 09:13:34 PM
It would be nice to land this kid but from what I saw on Twitter seems like he is a Kansas lean. I have faith in Coach Mullin . We are in his in top 5.  Hope he is not just looking at us a free trip to NYC.

We will have to see but they have a huge log jam at KU at those spots right now.  They just grabbed Bragg and Diallo for 2015 and Lightfoot not in the top 100 would be tough getting PT at KU.  Hope we can pull a coup and land him.  Kid is a real springy athlete, good hands and safe-type player.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Celtics11 on September 17, 2015, 09:18:58 PM
Freudenberg, Lightfoot, Ahmed, 3 SFs, how many would  we take (obviously if all are willing to come) and what is the pecking order?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Gray Chudney on September 17, 2015, 09:44:26 PM
All 3. Lightfoot is a 4.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on September 17, 2015, 09:48:20 PM
All 3. Lightfoot is a 4.

Gray is correct...  Freudenberg and Ahmed are 3's.  Yakwe and Lightfoot 4's.  Would be no issue at all.  As I said before, KU brought in 2 PF's in the 15' class alone and both 5 star kids.  This kid would be great fit for us. 
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Celtics11 on September 17, 2015, 09:54:59 PM
All 3. Lightfoot is a 4.

Gray is correct...  Freudenberg and Ahmed are 3's.  Yakwe and Lightfoot 4's.  Would be no issue at all.  As I said before, KU brought in 2 PF's in the 15' class alone and both 5 star kids.  This kid would be great fit for us. 
Well that would fill up our schollie limit. No backup center or 2 guard but I guess some guys would be versatile enough to move around.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: ras on September 17, 2015, 09:59:42 PM
Owens would be the backup center.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on September 17, 2015, 10:03:01 PM
Owens would be the backup center.
. Exactly.  Sima and Owens at 5.  2-guard Ellison and Mussini.  I have to look at scholarship chart, but aren't we still short and lose balamou, mvouika, Durand?  Either way, will have enough ahips
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Gray Chudney on September 17, 2015, 10:05:56 PM
All 3. Lightfoot is a 4.

Gray is correct...  Freudenberg and Ahmed are 3's.  Yakwe and Lightfoot 4's.  Would be no issue at all.  As I said before, KU brought in 2 PF's in the 15' class alone and both 5 star kids.  This kid would be great fit for us. 
Well that would fill up our schollie limit. No backup center or 2 guard but I guess some guys would be versatile enough to move around.
I think we would be really well balanced with those 3 and ponds joining the returning roster for next season. Wouldn't Owens and Ponds cover C and SG?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on September 17, 2015, 10:07:31 PM
All 3. Lightfoot is a 4.

Gray is correct...  Freudenberg and Ahmed are 3's.  Yakwe and Lightfoot 4's.  Would be no issue at all.  As I said before, KU brought in 2 PF's in the 15' class alone and both 5 star kids.  This kid would be great fit for us. 
Well that would fill up our schollie limit. No backup center or 2 guard but I guess some guys would be versatile enough to move around.
I think we would be really well balanced with those 3 and ponds joining the returning roster for next season. Wouldn't Owens and Ponds cover C and SG?


Lovett, Mussini, ponds and Ellison.  Looks like a very talented backcourt.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Celtics11 on September 17, 2015, 10:09:49 PM
Owens would be the backup center.

Always forget about him although he is rather thin to play center, hope he is building some strength.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on September 17, 2015, 10:10:54 PM
Owens would be the backup center.

Always forget about him although he is rather thin to play center, hope he is building some strength.
Thin, but he and Sima are both really long and athletic.  He's super thin, but he has a redshirt year to work on his body and strength. 
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Gray Chudney on September 17, 2015, 10:11:45 PM
All 3. Lightfoot is a 4.

Gray is correct...  Freudenberg and Ahmed are 3's.  Yakwe and Lightfoot 4's.  Would be no issue at all.  As I said before, KU brought in 2 PF's in the 15' class alone and both 5 star kids.  This kid would be great fit for us. 
Well that would fill up our schollie limit. No backup center or 2 guard but I guess some guys would be versatile enough to move around.
I think we would be really well balanced with those 3 and ponds joining the returning roster for next season. Wouldn't Owens and Ponds cover C and SG?


Lovett, Mussini, ponds and Ellison.  Looks like a very talented backcourt.
Yup. Roster would be 1 alpha dog primary scorer away from being very dangerous...
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Celtics11 on September 17, 2015, 10:15:08 PM
Hey Chudney, can you say Rawle?  :)
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Gray Chudney on September 17, 2015, 10:20:37 PM
Hey Chudney, can you say Rawle?  :)
I toss it up. You slam it down.  We can dream
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on September 17, 2015, 10:23:47 PM
Hey Chudney, can you say Rawle?  :)
I toss it up. You slam it down.  We can dream

Ponds is a hella scorer.  So is Lovett and Mussini and we haven't seen all the potential frontcourt guys. 
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: QuanMan on September 17, 2015, 10:32:34 PM
Don't forget about Darien Williams, in a couple of months he'll be in every conversation.

Lightfoot's official is in two weeks. This staff moves in such a calculated, precise manner when it comes to recruiting, very impressive early on.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Gray Chudney on September 17, 2015, 10:47:59 PM
Hey Chudney, can you say Rawle?  :)
I toss it up. You slam it down.  We can dream

Ponds is a hella scorer.  So is Lovett and Mussini and we haven't seen all the potential frontcourt guys.

Those guys are a dynamic supporting cast of a final four team.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: WillieG on September 18, 2015, 12:07:35 AM
Was hopeful we had a shot to land this guy, but then he mentioned facilities.  Then he said Zona, Kansas, and Stanford were recruiting him.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on September 18, 2015, 09:59:09 AM
I think Kansas and Arizona will both aim higher than Lightfoot.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on September 18, 2015, 11:55:04 AM
I think this kid would be an all big east player as an upperclassmen. Physical, athletic, long.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on September 18, 2015, 12:00:34 PM
I think this kid would be an all big east player as an upperclassmen. Physical, athletic, long.

I think if you want a comparison for his Big East projection he'd be comparable to what Nate Lubick was to Georgetown. Won't light it up the box score but will be a solid player who does the little hustle things.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: prjohnnies on September 18, 2015, 12:35:51 PM
If we get him, and his career turns out like Lubick's, I'd be pretty pleased.  As you said, Dave, that guy did all of the little, underrated things that help teams win.  And he was a major thorn in our side almost every time we played them.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: TONYD3 on September 18, 2015, 12:37:44 PM
Lubick is the white kid who used to abuse Obekpa?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: prjohnnies on September 18, 2015, 12:57:02 PM
Yup Tony - he used to kill pretty everyone.  Could pass, rebound, made hustle players, scored when needed, etc. 
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on September 18, 2015, 01:08:34 PM
This kid is much, much more athletic than Lubin was.  I liked Lubick though.  He always got it done against us. 
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Marco Baldi on September 18, 2015, 02:26:35 PM
Lubick is the white kid who used to abuse Obekpa?

Yup. Obepka made Lubick look like Bill Walton
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on September 18, 2015, 02:33:54 PM
Yup Tony - he used to kill pretty everyone.  Could pass, rebound, made hustle players, scored when needed, etc. 

Personally, I hope he's better than Lubick.  Lubick was mediocre, IMO.  Basically, was the same player the day he stepped on campus 'til the day he left Georgetown.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: sju89tr on September 18, 2015, 02:36:17 PM
Yup Tony - he used to kill pretty everyone.  Could pass, rebound, made hustle players, scored when needed, etc. 

Personally, I hope he's better than Lubick.  Lubick was mediocre, IMO.

Dinkins, You (like me) don't have any appreciation for a Hoya !
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on September 18, 2015, 02:37:39 PM
Yup Tony - he used to kill pretty everyone.  Could pass, rebound, made hustle players, scored when needed, etc. 

Personally, I hope he's better than Lubick.  Lubick was mediocre, IMO.

Dinkins, You (like me) don't have any appreciation for a Hoya !

LOL 

You know I'm NO fan of the Hoyas, but I'll give any of their players credit when it's due.  IMO, Lubick was a mediocre player.  I hope if we land Lightfoot, then he'll give us more than Nate Lubick gave Georgetown.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Section 9 on September 18, 2015, 03:32:51 PM
Yup Tony - he used to kill pretty everyone.  Could pass, rebound, made hustle players, scored when needed, etc. 

Personally, I hope he's better than Lubick.  Lubick was mediocre, IMO.

Dinkins, You (like me) don't have any appreciation for a Hoya !

LOL 

You know I'm NO fan of the Hoyas, but I'll give any of their players credit when it's due.  IMO, Lubick was a mediocre player.  I hope if we land Lightfoot, then he'll give us more than Nate Lubick gave Georgetown.

Lubick owned us his senior year, we owned him the other three.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Johnny23 on September 18, 2015, 04:22:37 PM
This kid's an athletic freak. Lubick was a strong interior player with limited athleticism. No comparison between the two. I liked Lubick's toughness and game (except for the fact that he played for Gtown) and he had a productive career but I think Lightfoot's ceiling is higher.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on September 18, 2015, 04:27:38 PM
This kid's an athletic freak. Lubick was a strong interior player with limited athleticism. No comparison between the two. I liked Lubick's toughness and game (except for the fact that he played for Gtown) and he had a productive career but I think Lightfoot's ceiling is higher.

I can go along with this.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: WillieG on September 18, 2015, 04:54:39 PM
Lightfoot is obviously a much different player than Lubick. Lubick, at 6'9, was significantly slower and less athletic then Lightfoot.  Lightfoot is only 6'7, and is a quicker but undersized power forward with a good jumpshot.  Lubick was not an outside shooter. Obviously, a totally different player.  Looks like he could even play the three.  But having said that, I think his athleticism is getting a little exaggerated.  A "freak" athlete implies very few players can jump like him.  In the video he was dunking on clearly inferior athletes.  This is much easier to do in a game.  When Jak played against athletes like that, he could whip it down too.  And Jak has mediocre athleticism for an NBA guy.  So I wouldn't use the word freak athlete.  Would love to get him, though.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Moose on September 18, 2015, 05:01:52 PM
Hansborough Light.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: SJUhoopNUT on September 18, 2015, 09:30:11 PM
Agree with MJD here. Would I take a Lubick? Yes but I hope this kid would develop further than Lubick.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on September 19, 2015, 12:07:45 AM
This kid is much, much more athletic than Lubin was.  I liked Lubick though.  He always got it done against us. 

He is a little quicker and can jump higher than Lubick but Lubick was much more instinctive and stronger. I'm not sure where explosive ranks greater than physical in terms of athleticism chart. They are similar players in a sense where there games are based on hustle.

I guess a fairer comparison is Light foot is a poor man's hybrid of Amir Garrett and Nate Lubick.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on September 19, 2015, 12:14:34 AM
This kid's an athletic freak. Lubick was a strong interior player with limited athleticism. No comparison between the two. I liked Lubick's toughness and game (except for the fact that he played for Gtown) and he had a productive career but I think Lightfoot's ceiling is higher.

Lightfoot is a good athlete but by no means a freak. You want a freak look at Malik Monk or Terrence Ferguson. They are freaks.

In the 2016 class I'd rank Lightfoot as a tier 3 big man.

Tier 1- Giles, Bam, Maker
Tier 2- Spellman, Huell, Leaf, Killeya-Jones
Tier 3- Lightfoot...

There is a large gap between Tier 1 + Tier 3 but the gap isn't as big between 2-3. However I'd rank 2016 class as a very dominant guard-wing class.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on September 19, 2015, 12:17:27 AM
Lightfoot is obviously a much different player than Lubick. Lubick, at 6'9, was significantly slower and less athletic then Lightfoot.  Lightfoot is only 6'7, and is a quicker but undersized power forward with a good jumpshot.  Lubick was not an outside shooter. Obviously, a totally different player.  Looks like he could even play the three.  But having said that, I think his athleticism is getting a little exaggerated.  A "freak" athlete implies very few players can jump like him.  In the video he was dunking on clearly inferior athletes.  This is much easier to do in a game.  When Jak played against athletes like that, he could whip it down too.  And Jak has mediocre athleticism for an NBA guy.  So I wouldn't use the word freak athlete.  Would love to get him, though.

Not sure where you get Nate Lubick being 6'9 from. He was 6'7 and on a favorable measurement 6'8. He was more wide bodied than Lightfoot which made him more ready from day 1 but also limited his upside.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Celtics11 on September 19, 2015, 12:41:44 AM
This kid is much, much more athletic than Lubin was.  I liked Lubick though.  He always got it done against us. 

He is a little quicker and can jump higher than Lubick but Lubick was much more instinctive and stronger. I'm not sure where explosive ranks greater than physical in terms of athleticism chart. They are similar players in a sense where there games are based on hustle.

I guess a fairer comparison is Light foot is a poor man's hybrid of Amir Garrett and Nate Lubick.
I don't think we would want a poor man's Amir or Lubick. Would hope he could be at least as good.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on September 19, 2015, 12:50:37 AM
This kid is much, much more athletic than Lubin was.  I liked Lubick though.  He always got it done against us. 

He is a little quicker and can jump higher than Lubick but Lubick was much more instinctive and stronger. I'm not sure where explosive ranks greater than physical in terms of athleticism chart. They are similar players in a sense where there games are based on hustle.

I guess a fairer comparison is Light foot is a poor man's hybrid of Amir Garrett and Nate Lubick.
I don't think we would want a poor man's Amir or Lubick. Would hope he could be at least as good.

I was thinking the same.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on September 19, 2015, 12:53:30 AM
Im calling this kid  a stud.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on September 19, 2015, 12:56:44 AM
Im calling this kid  a stud.

I have this sense the schools involved feels he has a tremendous upside.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Celtics11 on September 19, 2015, 01:53:56 AM
Im calling this kid  a stud.
Since you teed this one up someone has to take the swing; THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: KAHNIGHT on September 19, 2015, 05:03:23 AM
David Lee , Tom Chambers , Kiki  vandeweghe Josh Mcroberts ,  Jan Veselý one of those poor man's should stick
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: TONYD3 on September 19, 2015, 08:08:37 AM
Lubick could play for my team any time. Lets get this kid!
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on September 19, 2015, 07:29:40 PM
He reminds me a little bit more of a guy like Eduardo Najera rather than Lubick.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on September 19, 2015, 08:06:09 PM
Im calling this kid  a stud.

I won't curb your enthusiasm. I just think he's good and reserve my stud status for very elite group of players.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on September 20, 2015, 01:50:34 AM
Im calling this kid  a stud.

I won't curb your enthusiasm. I just think he's good and reserve my stud status for very elite group of players.


I hear you. He will take some time. Don't think he'll shine right out of the gate. I see a kid who is a real solid athlete and has strong hands and feet. He doesn't seem to waste any movements out there. What I like most about him is that he has a presence to him. Think the more he plays and the more coaching he gets he will start to realize his own potential.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on September 20, 2015, 05:40:20 PM
Fwiw;

@Mitchlightfoot: Had an amazing time at Kansas on my official visit. Rock chalk🔴🔵 http://t.co/XEhLg6Jgup
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: simplyred on September 20, 2015, 09:37:16 PM
Fwiw;

@Mitchlightfoot: Had an amazing time at Kansas on my official visit. Rock chalk🔴🔵 http://t.co/XEhLg6Jgup

See Ya!
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Moose on September 21, 2015, 08:50:08 AM
Fwiw;

@Mitchlightfoot: Had an amazing time at Kansas on my official visit. Rock chalk🔴🔵 http://t.co/XEhLg6Jgup

See Ya!

I think Jakarr had an amazing time at Kansas too.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Foad on September 21, 2015, 09:02:07 AM
Lubick could play for my team any time.

You coach middle schoolers though, so he'd be pretty dominant physically.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on September 21, 2015, 01:52:26 PM
Dave, Lightfoot or Dylan Painter?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Tha Kid on September 21, 2015, 01:55:27 PM
Fwiw;

@Mitchlightfoot: Had an amazing time at Kansas on my official visit. Rock chalk🔴🔵 http://t.co/XEhLg6Jgup

See Ya!

I think Jakarr had an amazing time at Kansas too.

Off topic but randomly, you know who didnt?  Quentin Richardson.  Supposedly Paul Pierce was his host and that weekend started a very long and heated animosity between the two players that lasted through their time in the NBA (with Pierce's teams almost always getting the better of Q's teams, and certainly Q himself).
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on September 21, 2015, 06:16:04 PM
Dave, Lightfoot or Dylan Painter?

I've never seen Painter play.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Celtics11 on September 21, 2015, 07:16:41 PM
Dave, Lightfoot or Dylan Painter?


I've never seen Painter play.
Have you seen Lightfood paint?  :)
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: yankcranker on September 21, 2015, 08:26:04 PM
Dave, Lightfoot or Dylan Painter?


I've never seen Painter play.
Have you seen Lightfood paint?  :)

Have you seen Dermon paint?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: newyorker2586 on September 30, 2015, 08:46:55 AM
He is visiting this weekend I wonder if it will get cancelled due to the weather?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: redmen4life on September 30, 2015, 10:15:54 AM
Can't wait to see the lineup for midnight madness
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: sju89tr on September 30, 2015, 01:43:20 PM
Can't wait to see the lineup for midnight madness

that is what I was thinking too
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on October 01, 2015, 10:40:13 PM
https://twitter.com/SJUNATIONnyc/status/649770682490990592?lang=en
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: TONYD3 on October 01, 2015, 11:06:03 PM
https://twitter.com/SJUNATIONnyc/status/649770682490990592?lang=en
That would be awesome !
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on October 01, 2015, 11:08:42 PM
https://twitter.com/SJUNATIONnyc/status/649770682490990592?lang=en
That would be awesome !

Lightfoot is actually headed out for his official visit tomorrow.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: sju89tr on October 02, 2015, 11:15:59 AM
It's going to be interesting how these final 4 ships play out  with so many targets
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: ras on October 02, 2015, 11:59:31 AM
What's his ranking.? Don't think he's top 100 yet he's being recruited by Kansas and Az.
.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on October 02, 2015, 12:52:53 PM
Wonder if Lightfoot's visit is canceled because of Hurricane?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on October 02, 2015, 12:53:28 PM
What's his ranking.? Don't think he's top 100 yet he's being recruited by Kansas and Az.
.

Fringe top 100. More 100-150 but this is a deep class.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Moose on October 02, 2015, 01:46:44 PM
Wonder if Lightfoot's visit is canceled because of Hurricane?

What Hurricane?  I'm Mr. Moose not Mr. G but it sounds like its changed course significantly.

Also didn't he tweet he was coming like yesterday?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on October 03, 2015, 01:52:30 AM
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Hurricane Lightfoot has Hit the East Coast
AZ Power Family @Mitchlightfoot is on his Official Visit to @StJohnsBBall

https://twitter.com/AzPowerBball/status/650152056699809793?lang=en
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 04, 2015, 03:28:43 PM
@Mitchlightfoot: Had a blast in the big apple visiting Saint Johns🍎 http://t.co/fPJPQ9RGMt
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: newyorker2586 on October 04, 2015, 04:42:06 PM
Hopefully it was not just a free trip and he is seriously considering us.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on October 04, 2015, 05:54:33 PM
Hopefully it was not just a free trip and he is seriously considering us.

Ironically, I had the same thought.   

Personally, I think it comes down to Arizona and Kansas.  If he comes aboard, that'll certainly suffice.  But, I'm not expecting to come out on top in this recruitment.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 04, 2015, 06:42:01 PM
Hopefully it was not just a free trip and he is seriously considering us.

Ironically, I had the same thought.   

Personally, I think it comes down to Arizona and Kansas.  If he comes aboard, that'll certainly suffice.  But, I'm not expecting to come out on top in this recruitment.
That seems to be the prevalent opinion on this one.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on October 04, 2015, 06:53:18 PM
Genuine interest. Pretty low maintenance kid. I wish he had nicer weather on his visit campus would have been lively. I think it's a positive that his parents came along with him.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: wpc77 on October 04, 2015, 08:46:32 PM
Genuine interest. Pretty low maintenance kid. I wish he had nicer weather on his visit campus would have been lively. I think it's a positive that his parents came along with him.

Agree re the parents.  Arizona gets the last visit. Twice actually.  Next weekend is the official and then he goes back on the 17th for their intrasquad game, which will features many other recruits too.  Gonna be hard to beat.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on October 05, 2015, 12:17:57 AM
Genuine interest. Pretty low maintenance kid. I wish he had nicer weather on his visit campus would have been lively. I think it's a positive that his parents came along with him.

Agree re the parents.  Arizona gets the last visit. Twice actually.  Next weekend is the official and then he goes back on the 17th for their intrasquad game, which will features many other recruits too.  Gonna be hard to beat.

Won't lie I do see him more as a west coast kid. I think the chances of him coming here are less than likely but certainly possible.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: shaun1345 on October 05, 2015, 12:25:53 AM
@AdamZagoria: Lightfoot Talks St. John’s Visit, Decision Timeframe http://t.co/UURBlCj530 @mitchlightfoot

Interesting read. Kid likes the cold weather and the city.  Could be a long shot but were certainly in it.  Also of note, zags snuck in that slice may visit bashir "and/or" rawle coming up.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 09, 2015, 08:42:06 AM
Not feeling this one, but we'll see.

@UofAPointGuardU: Mitch Lightfoot @Mitchlightfoot Talks About Upcoming Arizona Visit http://t.co/KUy6yQoo2n
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Johnny23 on October 09, 2015, 09:06:21 AM
At least he's consistent about liking the cold weather. I really hope he springs for SJU.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 09, 2015, 09:08:18 AM
At least he's consistent about liking the cold weather. I really hope he springs for SJU.

Wonder if he has real desire for engineering program. Obviously not available at SJU. We'll see shortly.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: johnniered on October 09, 2015, 11:48:44 AM
OK on wish list engineering program in place by next year.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: sju89tr on October 09, 2015, 11:51:48 AM
Not feeling this one, but we'll see.

@UofAPointGuardU: Mitch Lightfoot @Mitchlightfoot Talks About Upcoming Arizona Visit http://t.co/KUy6yQoo2n

Arizona is a likely fit for this kid unless he wants to get away from home
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: mjdinkins on October 09, 2015, 12:33:15 PM
Not feeling this one, but we'll see.

@UofAPointGuardU: Mitch Lightfoot @Mitchlightfoot Talks About Upcoming Arizona Visit http://t.co/KUy6yQoo2n

Arizona is a likely fit for this kid unless he wants to get away from home

Actually, I feel he'll pop for Arizona shortly after his visit.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: 96 Schermerhorn Street on October 09, 2015, 02:43:15 PM
Nice trip to NYC for the family
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: 96 Schermerhorn Street on October 09, 2015, 03:09:33 PM
I wonder which is more annoying ( dishonest ) recruits from outside the  tri-state area who use  the official visits to see America.  knowing  where they are firmly intent to enroll. or local kids who hold open their choice so as  to be able  get tickets etc
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: JohnnyJungle on October 09, 2015, 04:11:41 PM
I wonder which is more annoying ( dishonest ) recruits from outside the  tri-state area who use  the official visits to see America.  knowing  where they are firmly intent to enroll. or local kids who hold open their choice so as  to be able  get tickets etc

If you're shopping for a car do you only test drive the car that you originally set out to buy?
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: prjohnnies on October 09, 2015, 04:34:25 PM
If the interest is genuine - and I've read and heard that Lightfoot is genuinely interested - I have no issue with him or another kid taking their visit etc. Even if we do not land this kid, there is still benefit to the word being out there that he is considering us, particularly given his location on the West Coast and the caliber of the other schools chasing him. As long as we don't put all our eggs in one basket (or with questionable qualifiers) and recruit accordingly, we will be fine.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: ras on October 09, 2015, 04:44:50 PM
If I  were a recruit, I would definitely visit a large southern school. I like the Loiusville teatment LOL.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: fordham96 on October 09, 2015, 10:51:57 PM
http://pointguardu.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82176&p=667759#post667759

“I just can’t wait to get to Arizona. My officials have been really fun though. I just got back from St. John’s over the weekend and the cold weather was actually nice,” he tells PGU.

With this being his final visit a timetable definitely exists and Lightfoot also discusses that with PGU, “I will take a week or two to decide on my future. I just want to relax and do what is right for me.”

“I have a lot of ideas floating around in my head. That’s why I want to wait around two weeks after the visit with the hope to fine-tune these ideas,” after being asked if he’s leaning towards a particular school. “It’s just going to be a hard decision.”
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: fordham96 on October 11, 2015, 10:19:43 PM
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/mitch-lightfoot-wraps-up-visits-with-arizona-eyeing-decision/
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 12, 2015, 07:38:48 AM
@kansasrecruit: Mitch Lightfoot (@Mitchlightfoot) plans to announce his decision next week. Of course, Jayhawk Nation wants to see him in Red and Blue.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 12, 2015, 10:16:38 AM
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/oct/12/arizona-prep-nearing-decision/
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: kingofk1ngs on October 16, 2015, 09:26:20 AM
@MattGOAZCATS
2016 Arizona in-state target Mitch Lightfoot will announce his college decision next Saturday (Oct. 24)
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Marillac on October 16, 2015, 03:00:32 PM
@MattGOAZCATS
2016 Arizona in-state target Mitch Lightfoot will announce his college decision next Saturday (Oct. 24)

He'd be a solid addition.  Perfect timing to replace Williams with a few years of experience as an understudy.  That's how the big boys keep their programs rolling.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Gumby on October 17, 2015, 10:17:55 AM
Very big long shot!  As I stated before, Coach Mullin and staff did make an impression on Mitchell and his family.  That is a good sign for future recruiting.

We stand a much better chance with Bashir and Richard.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 17, 2015, 11:00:20 AM
Very big long shot!  As I stated before, Coach Mullin and staff did make an impression on Mitchell and his family.  That is a good sign for future recruiting.

We stand a much better chance with Bashir and Richard.

Yes
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 19, 2015, 02:53:28 PM
@EvanDaniels: With Lauri Markkanen booked for Arizona, Kansas becomes the major front runner for Mitch Lightfoot, who has planned a Saturday announcement.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: fordham96 on October 19, 2015, 03:19:55 PM
That's what I am hearing, Jayhawks.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Marillac on October 19, 2015, 05:49:27 PM
That's what I am hearing, Jayhawks.

100 bux they redshirt him at some point and he is a very productive 5th year senior.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: sju89tr on October 19, 2015, 06:36:13 PM
That's what I am hearing, Jayhawks.

The staff will make impressions on kids like Lightfoot and a year or two from now we will land them. Good job by the staff getting the kid to seriously consider us.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 24, 2015, 08:05:56 AM
@Sports360AZ: Gilbert Christian hoops   @Mitchlightfoot has been academically accepted to Stanford. He will announce his college choice at 1pm tomorrow.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: Johnny23 on October 24, 2015, 08:13:16 AM
Stanford makes sense. Not only the academics and high level athletics, but they have another highly rated former AZ prep star on their frontline in Michael Humphrey (kinda reminds me of Lightfoot actually) and I'm sure they're very familiar with each other.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: fordham96 on October 24, 2015, 08:37:43 AM
I believe it is Kansas.  The Stanford acceptance does not mean he is going there.  Quirky fact.  Of all the major programs that offer athletic scholarships Stanford is the only school that makes their recruits actually fill out a traditional application like a regular student.   Which means they need to be accepted thru the standard admissions process. That is why there is some significance to him being accepted.

Unlike Kansas and SJU for example he doesn't have to fill out an application.  He passes NCAA muster and their admissions looks at his transcripts and assuming no red flags he's in.

Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: wpc77 on October 24, 2015, 08:40:28 AM
Kansas
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 24, 2015, 11:32:04 AM
Kansas

Agree
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: MCNPA on October 24, 2015, 02:54:09 PM
He announces in an hour.  We shall see.  Definitely think it's Kansas. 
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 24, 2015, 03:25:29 PM
@EvanDaniels: 2016 post player Mitch Lightfoot will announce his college choice within next hour. All signs point to him picking Kansas.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: newsman13 on October 24, 2015, 04:38:02 PM
We lose another player to Kansas??  That Norm Roberts sure can recruit!
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 24, 2015, 04:45:55 PM
Picked Kansas as expected
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona
Post by: paultzman on October 24, 2015, 04:48:37 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Forward Mitch Lightfoot to Kansas. #sjubb was in final five, but never felt he was coming to Queens.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona - KANSAS
Post by: francois arouet on October 25, 2015, 01:06:46 AM
We lose another player to Kansas??  That Norm Roberts sure can recruit!

That's hysterical, bro.  So funny.
Title: Re: Mitchell Lightfoot, PF, Arizona - KANSAS
Post by: HowCouldUBeSoHarkless on October 25, 2015, 09:09:39 PM
Good luck to him! Never really expected him here.