Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American - Centereach, NY - ST. JOHN'S

Don't sweat it guys, the post is correct. The queens site official had prematurely gave obekpa a uniform without discussing it with the event administration. It was the Brooklyn coach who brought it to thier attention and was complaining about obekpa being allowed to play. So instead of brooklyn losing by 40 they lost by 20.

Quote from: Chilleb on April 13, 2012, 11:27:30 AM

Don't sweat it guys, the post is correct. The queens site official had prematurely gave obekpa a uniform without discussing it with the event administration. It was the Brooklyn coach who brought it to thier attention and was complaining about obekpa being allowed to play. So instead of brooklyn losing by 40 they lost by 20.

Chilleb, Did you see Galan's game.

There is all star games.

And then there is the Wheelchair Classic.

The Wheelchair Classic is sacred.



Glad they made that call on Chris O. Cause nobody gets to play 'til they visit Goldwater. You dont walk out the same person. You just dont.

God bless Hank Carter, a man I have and will always look up to.

Quote from: Tiznow on April 12, 2012, 11:04:32 PM

The trip to Oregon was planned before his visit to SJU.  Does he and his handler have an obligation to go through with it?  Would they want to insult the big guy out there?  If Obekpa was swayed towards the redmen I doubt the 3000 mile trip to Oregon will impact him.  Oregon has to overcome the distance factor and climb over two or three other schools.

He was qouted as being very impressed with DePaul and most hoop recruiting writers are projecting Cincy.  Obekpa and his handler were pretty quiet about SJU and about the recent visit.  Maybe they are acting like the poker player holding a full deck - why show your cards and ruin the suspense.  Probably wishful thinking on my part.  I'm guessing that Lavin was able to show Obekpa how well he fits into this team in terms of playing ball and off the court as well.     

If he is still undecided, at least he's spending a lot of his recent time in the area.  That factor helps.
 
 

Where do you want him to spend time?  He's still in school

Moose, never said he has a choice about it.  Just stating it helps.   Johnny players playing ball with him after school?

Quote from: Moose on April 12, 2012, 11:42:47 PM

Quote from: Tiznow on April 12, 2012, 11:04:32 PM

The trip to Oregon was planned before his visit to SJU.  Does he and his handler have an obligation to go through with it?  Would they want to insult the big guy out there?  If Obekpa was swayed towards the redmen I doubt the 3000 mile trip to Oregon will impact him.  Oregon has to overcome the distance factor and climb over two or three other schools.

He was qouted as being very impressed with DePaul and most hoop recruiting writers are projecting Cincy.  Obekpa and his handler were pretty quiet about SJU and about the recent visit.  Maybe they are acting like the poker player holding a full deck - why show your cards and ruin the suspense.  Probably wishful thinking on my part.  I'm guessing that Lavin was able to show Obekpa how well he fits into this team in terms of playing ball and off the court as well.     

If he is still undecided, at least he's spending a lot of his recent time in the area.  That factor helps.
 
 

Where do you want him to spend time?  He's still in school

Moose, never said he has a choice about it.  Just stating it helps.   Johnny players playing ball with him after school?

If he was in a high school relatively close to the UC campus it would give them an edge.  If I was a bearcat fan waiting for the decision I would not be too comfortable knowing he's in highschool in SJU territory with SJU competing for him. 

If he was in a high school relatively close to the UC campus it would give them an edge.  If I was a bearcat fan waiting for the decision I would not be too comfortable knowing he's in highschool in SJU territory with SJU competing for him. 

Obekpa going to Vegas this weekend. Is there a tourney there or something else?

Quote from: paultzman on April 18, 2012, 07:07:26 PM

Obekpa going to Vegas this weekend. Is there a tourney there or something else?

Thought so but at this point isn't he past the age limits?

Quote from: paultzman on April 18, 2012, 07:07:26 PM

Obekpa going to Vegas this weekend. Is there a tourney there or something else?

Thought so but at this point isn't he past the age limits?

Maybe he's visiting UNLV instead of Oregon?

Lots going on in Vegas.. Adidas and Dino's are putting on a tourney this weekend.