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

Quote from: derk on June 07, 2012, 01:51:30 PM

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The highly sought-after shot-blocker, who has received offers from Cincinnati, St. John's, Providence, DePaul, Connecticut, Georgia Tech, Memphis, Oregon and West Virginia, narrowed his choices down to two schools.

"I just like St. John's and Cincinnati," said Obekpa to RedStormReport.com.

Of Cincinnati and St. John's, Obekpa said that the rapid up-and-down style of play that characterizes both teams caught his attention.

"[Cincinnati] run and they play together. They went far last year," said Obekpa. "[St. John's] runs and they're [local], so I'm used to them."

"I like the place. I'm just seeing what is best for me," said Obekpa of St. John's. "It's close to home."

"I want to be close to home," Obekpa later added.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1373001

The fact that he mentioned several times that being close to home was probably the most important thing as it turned out in terms of recruiting, The kid has already been uprooted from his country and will most likely be more comfortable at St Johns with Felix. We also can offer him 20 minutes a game from Day 1.

Not talking about his talent at all. All the reasons you listed about his picking us were in place 2 months ago. The clincher, one would think, should've been the signing of Balamou, even though it appears the staff liked Balamou even without CO.

At what point does a kids "antics" become a preview of what you can expect to see from him once he commits. And yes I am concerned that he could become a " Nuri" type distraction. As I said I'll leave it to Lavs and staff to make that call but the longer this goes on, the less confident I am of this turning into a productive ship for us.

I love how a kid is more trouble then he's worth because of the "antics" he's exhibiting (meaning he hasn't verballed to the school you want him too, yet), but conversely, the guys who flip flop or de-commit or change schools 4 times are headcases who can't be trusted (unless we get one of them on a visit, then they are changed men who are finally seeing clearly). Why do you even care when he decides? So you can post your mock starting lineups on twitter or facebook? So you can personally feel better about the team months before the season starts?

It's not antics, it's called due diligence.

Wrong. His antics have nothing to do with where he signs. If it's with us fine, if not we'll survive. I want the kid however I think his "handlers" are manipulating this kid behind the scenes. Just a guess on my part. They need to know that once he committs the nonsense stops.

Quote from: Celtics11 on June 09, 2012, 01:44:01 PM

Quote from: paultzman on June 09, 2012, 11:15:33 AM

“@5starbasketball: Chris Obekpa is one of the top unsigned recruits in 2012 and is proving why this morning; Dominating the paint on defense for New Heights”

He may be the only unsigned recruit. Who else is left, some short, fat, white kid?

  Baldi's eligibility ran out years ago....

I reclassified, Baldi will be starting at the PG position on his 5th grade team. Jevon Thomas is the backup

Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein
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St. John's gained even more momentum over the wknd in the Chris Obekpa sweepstakes. Looks like a formality that he'll wind up in Queens.

Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein
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St. John's gained even more momentum over the wknd in the Chris Obekpa sweepstakes. Looks like a formality that he'll wind up in Queens.

That's great, but our own Dave already said that. That's good enough for me.

Quote from: redmen4life on June 11, 2012, 03:19:35 PM

Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein
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St. John's gained even more momentum over the wknd in the Chris Obekpa sweepstakes. Looks like a formality that he'll wind up in Queens.

That's great, but our own Dave already said that. That's good enough for me.

So much Dave in Jon Rothstein

Quote from: Poison on June 11, 2012, 03:38:18 PM

Quote from: redmen4life on June 11, 2012, 03:19:35 PM

Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein
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St. John's gained even more momentum over the wknd in the Chris Obekpa sweepstakes. Looks like a formality that he'll wind up in Queens.

That's great, but our own Dave already said that. That's good enough for me.

So much Dave in Jon Rothstein

Obekpa to SJU and the Clams Casino at Dom's on Arthur Ave., Mint....

Maven confirms fwiw

“@SammyAlbano: Done Deal! Opeka 2 SJU!”

“@DaveKrupinski: Chris Obekpa will join the Red Storm, decision could be announced as early as today. #stjbb”

“@SammyAlbano: Opeka can't sign LOI but is signing an institutional letter & on campus as we tweet! Very talente Johnny frosh class!”

 Wow.....just wow.  Our defense, with the additions of Branch and Obekpa,  will be so much better. A force. 

 Great news. 

“@christopherewao: Keeping my talent in the MECCA #stjbb http://t.co/w4deycHU”

Nice photo in SJU GARB!

“@christopherewao: Keeping my talent in the MECCA #stjbb http://t.co/w4deycHU”

Nice photo in SJU GARB!

Cincy fans starting a bar fight in 5, 4, 3, 2..................

“@SammyAlbano: Opeka can't sign LOI but is signing an institutional letter & on campus as we tweet! Very talente Johnny frosh class!”

what is the difference between LOI and institutional letter??  Thanks in advance

  Whats that cincy forum link again?  I love to read other people pissed at SJU.  See what they are calling Lavin this week.   Lol

Bearcat talk. They've been pissed for the last couple of weeks and just started calming down.

Welcome to the red and white Obekpa!!

Well that announcement happened a little quicker than I thought. Twitter was some serious real time updates today.

Guys, our performance on the court this upcoming season will bring in the gems in 2013 let's not get worked up just yet. After a return to the tourney next season we'll be back in business. New all along he wasnt gonna be leaving his buddy Felix . Let's go johnnies !!

  Whats that cincy forum link again?  I love to read other people pissed at SJU.  See what they are calling Lavin this week.   Lol

Go back to pg 58 on this thread. I have been reading it all along. It aint pretty. One guy wrote a letter to the NCAA acussing Lavin of cheating. You also would think we were a midmajor program , who should never be able to outrecruit Cincy.

Guys, our performance on the court this upcoming season will bring in the gems in 2013 let's not get worked up just yet. After a return to the tourney next season we'll be back in business. New all along he wasnt gonna be leaving his buddy Felix . Let's go johnnies !!

Actually I want the centerpiece of our 13 class wrapped by the early signing period which would be before we played any games.

Here's to hoping that's the case.