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

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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #120 on: December 12, 2011, 11:04:24 AM »
Obekpa was a monster this weekend at HS Hoops Fest in DC. Recorded a triple double. He was like the great wall in the paint.
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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #121 on: December 12, 2011, 11:05:59 AM »
Dave,

What kind of shape are we in with Obekpa?

Thanks!

Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #122 on: December 12, 2011, 12:19:11 PM »
Dave,

What kind of shape are we in with Obekpa?

Thanks!

Involved but he isn't as primary of a target like he is for PC. Don't get me wrong Obekpa does a lot of things well defensively but he's a very unpolished player. He's more of 3rd or 4th big man on a high major team. He's a role guy.
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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #123 on: December 12, 2011, 12:27:16 PM »
Sound a bit like gift?

Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #124 on: December 12, 2011, 02:32:47 PM »
Sound a bit like gift?

Gift is much better offensively and no way alike in body frame. Obekpa is a much better shot blocker and thats his most redeeming quality to high major programs.
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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #125 on: December 12, 2011, 02:59:42 PM »
Would love to see us land this guy.

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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #126 on: December 12, 2011, 03:09:12 PM »
Would love to see us land this guy.

If I told you we could only get 2 from the choice of Gathers, Jakarr and Obekpa.  Do you still take him?
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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #127 on: December 12, 2011, 03:16:12 PM »
Would love to see us land this guy.

If I told you we could only get 2 from the choice of Gathers, Jakarr and Obekpa.  Do you still take him?
We have 6 schollies I would take all 3. Obekpa seems like the only center type of the 3 what with him being mainly a shot blocker which is what you want from a center.

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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #128 on: December 12, 2011, 03:35:13 PM »
Would love to see us land this guy.

If I told you we could only get 2 from the choice of Gathers, Jakarr and Obekpa.  Do you still take him?
We have 6 schollies I would take all 3. Obekpa seems like the only center type of the 3 what with him being mainly a shot blocker which is what you want from a center.

You didn't play my game though :)

You only can take 2 :)
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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #129 on: December 12, 2011, 03:55:57 PM »
Would love to see us land this guy.

If I told you we could only get 2 from the choice of Gathers, Jakarr and Obekpa.  Do you still take him?
We have 6 schollies I would take all 3. Obekpa seems like the only center type of the 3 what with him being mainly a shot blocker which is what you want from a center.

You didn't play my game though :)

You only can take 2 :)

Is this a trick question?  Of course you'd take Gathers and Jakarr, right??? 

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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #130 on: December 12, 2011, 04:04:21 PM »
Would love to see us land this guy.

If I told you we could only get 2 from the choice of Gathers, Jakarr and Obekpa.  Do you still take him?
We have 6 schollies I would take all 3. Obekpa seems like the only center type of the 3 what with him being mainly a shot blocker which is what you want from a center.

You didn't play my game though :)

You only can take 2 :)

Is this a trick question?  Of course you'd take Gathers and Jakarr, right??? 

That's point.  I think the priority list goes that way.
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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #131 on: December 12, 2011, 04:08:32 PM »
This kid continues to get better everytime I see him.

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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #132 on: December 12, 2011, 04:26:48 PM »
Maybe I'm not used to rooting for a top recruiting team, or maybe Obekpa is not that talented, but with the state of our front court, I don't know how you could turn down a big man who can block shots and rebound at this point.  All I can say is that I hope we have such better talents in the wings, that he is not a priority.

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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #133 on: December 12, 2011, 04:41:49 PM »
Maybe I'm not used to rooting for a top recruiting team, or maybe Obekpa is not that talented, but with the state of our front court, I don't know how you could turn down a big man who can block shots and rebound at this point.  All I can say is that I hope we have such better talents in the wings, that he is not a priority.

The way I see it is Lavin said 6 more kids.  Pretty sure he has Amir in that count so thats 1.  Wood would be 2.  Gathers and Jakarr and 3 and 4.  There is supposedly a mystery shooter looking to transfer in which would be 5.

A lot of people say we need a PG. Some say we need a true legit center.  Which way do you go with the last one?
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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #134 on: December 12, 2011, 04:44:42 PM »
Center,too many year of making do with a PF as a center.

Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #135 on: December 12, 2011, 05:42:28 PM »
First and foremost, any eligibility issues whatsover with him?

Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #136 on: December 12, 2011, 07:19:26 PM »
This kid continues to get better everytime I see him.

Serious.
Grows by leaps and bounds.
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Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #137 on: December 12, 2011, 08:56:03 PM »
This kid continues to get better everytime I see him.

Serious.
Grows by leaps and bounds.

He puts everything on the glass, and I've never seen him foul out

Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #138 on: December 13, 2011, 08:14:14 AM »
Would love to see us land this guy.

If I told you we could only get 2 from the choice of Gathers, Jakarr and Obekpa.  Do you still take him?

Currently we have Moe Amir and Sir at the 3 in place, so I really want bigs I want Gathers and Obekpa. It is not fair to ask Moe to play out of position again next year.

Re: Christopher Obekpa - PF - Our Savior New American School - Centereach, NY
« Reply #139 on: December 13, 2011, 08:32:40 AM »
Maybe I'm not used to rooting for a top recruiting team, or maybe Obekpa is not that talented, but with the state of our front court, I don't know how you could turn down a big man who can block shots and rebound at this point.  All I can say is that I hope we have such better talents in the wings, that he is not a priority.

The way I see it is Lavin said 6 more kids.  Pretty sure he has Amir in that count so thats 1.  Wood would be 2.  Gathers and Jakarr and 3 and 4.  There is supposedly a mystery shooter looking to transfer in which would be 5.

A lot of people say we need a PG. Some say we need a true legit center.  Which way do you go with the last one?

Both, because now that Nuri's jumped ship we have an extra ride.