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

http://youtu.be/3y5jm4EDV44


latest is8 game with chris and felix

http://youtu.be/3y5jm4EDV44


latest is8 game with chris and felix

just finished watching the game my self. they lost the game felix had 20 and chris looked really raw. hudson catholic has  themselves a pair of studs the kid cameron and young are terrific

Quote from: Chilleb on April 24, 2012, 10:41:28 AM

http://youtu.be/3y5jm4EDV44


latest is8 game with chris and felix

just finished watching the game my self. they lost the game felix had 20 and chris looked really raw. hudson catholic has  themselves a pair of studs the kid cameron and young are terrific

Reggie Cameron is fantastic .

Quote from: Chilleb on April 24, 2012, 01:58:32 PM

Quote from: Chilleb on April 24, 2012, 10:41:28 AM

http://youtu.be/3y5jm4EDV44


latest is8 game with chris and felix

just finished watching the game my self. they lost the game felix had 20 and chris looked really raw. hudson catholic has  themselves a pair of studs the kid cameron and young are terrific

Reggie Cameron is fantastic .

eh

Quote from: Happy on April 24, 2012, 10:54:51 PM

Quote from: Chilleb on April 24, 2012, 01:58:32 PM

Quote from: Chilleb on April 24, 2012, 10:41:28 AM

http://youtu.be/3y5jm4EDV44


latest is8 game with chris and felix

just finished watching the game my self. they lost the game felix had 20 and chris looked really raw. hudson catholic has  themselves a pair of studs the kid cameron and young are terrific

Reggie Cameron is fantastic .

eh

Loved him when I saw him. Like him better than Young.. I did only see him once though.. But his length and shooting were on point to me.

Obekpa is sending everything back and changing so many shots in that video. There is nothing I love better in basketball than a shot blocker! who was the last good one we had? Robert Werdann? Let's sign him up Lavin ASAP!

Obekpa is sending everything back and changing so many shots in that video. There is nothing I love better in basketball than a shot blocker! who was the last good one we had? Robert Werdann? Let's sign him up Lavin ASAP!

Can't sign up someone who does not want to be here.

Tiznow wrote:
Zapper, I admit I'm biased on my preference for Gemologist.  And he looked very good after galloping out after the Wood.

As for Obekpa playing for the right shade of red, I am keeping hope.  We already had one surprise.  This kid still might make the right decision.  Cronin is not easy to beat, but has not sealed this one yet.


Hey Tiznow,
I too am keeping my fingers crossed for Obekpa.  Having an off the charts shot blocker, like him, will allow us to take risks on defense and to let our athletes go full throttle with pressure and still have the rim protected behind them.

On a separate note I thought you might be interested in this article comparing Gemologist with his incredible sire Tiznow. The link is below:

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2012/04/25/walden-sees-plenty-of-tiznow-in-derby-contender-gemologist.aspx

Zapper, those are great quotes from Walden.  Thanks.  By the way, congratulations on your election to the HOF.

As for Obekpa, I think he would be the best fit for this team.  It will be a shame if he passes on a chance to be part of what Lavin is building here. 

Is it unusual for a senior like Chris to be playing in these events?

“@hoopsconnection: Good big man match-up at the Real Deal... Chris Obekpa (New Heights) vs Zena Edosomwan (Belmont)...Obekpa '12 is LONG! BT Shotblocker”

Is it unusual for a senior like Chris to be playing in these events?

“@hoopsconnection: Good big man match-up at the Real Deal... Chris Obekpa (New Heights) vs Zena Edosomwan (Belmont)...Obekpa '12 is LONG! BT Shotblocker”

Very

Quote from: paultzman on April 28, 2012, 01:00:01 PM

Is it unusual for a senior like Chris to be playing in these events?

“@hoopsconnection: Good big man match-up at the Real Deal... Chris Obekpa (New Heights) vs Zena Edosomwan (Belmont)...Obekpa '12 is LONG! BT Shotblocker”

Very

Guess he could not pass up a chance to see the elegance of Arkansas!

Was there ever any indication that Chris might not qualify?   

Was there ever any indication that Chris might not qualify?   

Possible but he took officials so it means he had certain elements ready.

Quote from: desco80 on April 28, 2012, 03:43:35 PM

Was there ever any indication that Chris might not qualify?   

Possible but he took officials so it means he had certain elements ready.

There was talk about Obekpa having qualification issues from some people I spoke to during the season.  I had assumed they'd have been remedied, but maybe they still aren't cleared up?  OSNA is horrible about getting kids through to qualification status. 

I'll tell you though, if he doesn't qualify it makes us signing Sanchez that much more pivotal.  Hopefully Nolan and possibly Chandler to follow. 

Committing to Navy?  Boo, don't kill me man, couldn't resist!


“@christopherewao: We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.”

Zags reporting he is still going to take the Oregon visit.  Is Cincinnati really a lock, or is this kid just undecided?

http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/04/29/obekpa-still-planning-oregon-visit/

Is Chris taking his time or what! Thankfully, we have solid options IMO.

“@AdamZagoria: Chris Obekpa is still planning a visit to Oregon before he makes his college choice. "He's gonna reschedule the ... http://t.co/YhanJJq4”

Chris sure has been a recruiting mystery, well maybe, not that mysterious.

If he wanted St. John's, he probably would have committed already knowing the "tall" players Coach Lavin was recruiting.  I know, nothing is definite yet, but the sand in the recruiting hour glass is running out.

Too bad, I would have loved to see him swat a mess of shots down over the next few years.

Chris sure has been a recruiting mystery, well maybe, not that mysterious.

If he wanted St. John's, he probably would have committed already knowing the "tall" players Coach Lavin was recruiting.  I know, nothing is definite yet, but the sand in the recruiting hour glass is running out.

Too bad, I would have loved to see him swat a mess of shots down over the next few years.

God knows we tried. I agree he would be a plus defensively. Don't know who influences him the most, but I wonder if New Heights affiliation was not to our advantage. All in all, we are positioned for great things with imminent addition of a big or two IMO.