Rawle Alkins - SG - Word of God - ARIZONA

Quote from: mjdinkins on April 01, 2015, 12:01:41 PM

Quote from: SJUFAN on April 01, 2015, 11:56:03 AM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on April 01, 2015, 08:22:48 AM

Chris Mullin reached out to Christ the King coach @ctkcoachjarbs yesterday & Arbitello said @Iam_RawleAlkins would love to hear from Mullin.

As per Zags

Whatever the issues are with Arbitello, clearly its not to much for other programs who has had more success than we have this past decade to put up with. Go get him coach!

It sounded more like he didn't like Lavin.  So, that already puts one at a far greater disadvantage than others.

so what happens when Arbs asks for a walkon spot again, does he get pissed off at us again?

Here's a crazy thought. Instead of giving walk on spots to kids from CA and GA you give them to local kids in exchange for future goodwill. And instead of scheduling pre conference games against crappy schools from Northern CA because your daddy grew up there you schedule local schools and give local kids get a chance to get their heads kicked in by a storied local program, also for future good will.

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria

Chris Mullin called 2016 CTK G @Iam_RawleAlkins today and offered him a scholarship, @ctkcoachjarbs tells @SNYtv

@Iam_RawleAlkins: Finally got that St.Johns Offer I've been wanting !

Gotta say I never really looked at him because it never looked like we would get him. He is wayy more skilled than I thought he'd be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xai0SLh9bZg

he can shoot too.

I said a  week ago he will  look smooth in red and white

Lets see where he ends up next year.

Lets see where he ends up next year.

He should play in nepsac for a year.  I always liked nepsac groomed players. Other options are getting an early commit and steering him somewhere that would continue to build goodwill... 😉

@Iam_RawleAlkins: Finally got that St.Johns Offer I've been wanting !

this is pretty funny.  i doubt he makes this type of comment if zach doesn't write the stories last week.  sounds like a kid riding the media attention. 

Quote from: paultzman on April 01, 2015, 07:44:15 PM

@Iam_RawleAlkins: Finally got that St.Johns Offer I've been wanting !

this is pretty funny.  i doubt he makes this type of comment if zach doesn't write the stories last week.  sounds like a kid riding the media attention. 

Why assume the negative about a kid you know nothing about? Perhaps he's a city kid through and through and wants to stay home.  We'll find out.

Would love to see NY kid Alkins verbal here soon. That would be a huge statement 

Would love to see NY kid Alkins verbal here soon. That would be a huge statement

First Brandon, then Alkins would be the 1-2 punch to jump start recruiting

Quote from: redmen4life on April 02, 2015, 09:38:41 AM

Quote from: paultzman on April 01, 2015, 07:44:15 PM

@Iam_RawleAlkins: Finally got that St.Johns Offer I've been wanting !

this is pretty funny.  i doubt he makes this type of comment if zach doesn't write the stories last week.  sounds like a kid riding the media attention. 

Why assume the negative about a kid you know nothing about? Perhaps he's a city kid through and through and wants to stay home.  We'll find out.

why do you assume i'm being negative? 

Would love to see NY kid Alkins verbal here soon. That would be a huge statement

Nice statement but won't matter much unless he gets his grades in order (from what others have said).

Didn't see anyone post it... so here:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/mullin-offers-scholarship-top-nyc-recruit-rawle-alkins-article-1.2170637

How good is this kid.   Was talking to someone yesterday, who I respect their opinion,  and they said he was decent but by no means a star..   Basically said borderline BE talent.... Any truth to that?

How good is this kid.   Was talking to someone yesterday, who I respect their opinion,  and they said he was decent but by no means a star..   Basically said borderline BE talent.... Any truth to that?

If you watch the video from above, what I like about it is that it's not a highlight video of 90% dunks. It's mixed with a lot of him shooting the rock from not only behind the three, but inside the three point line with some fade away jumpers.

Quote from: boo3 on April 02, 2015, 12:25:37 PM

How good is this kid.   Was talking to someone yesterday, who I respect their opinion,  and they said he was decent but by no means a star..   Basically said borderline BE talent.... Any truth to that?

If you watch the video from above, what I like about it is that it's not a highlight video of 90% dunks. It's mixed with a lot of him shooting the rock from not only behind the three, but inside the three point line with some fade away jumpers.

I have seen him twice, including the Big Strick, which that video features.  Small sample size but he seems out of control at times and thought he looked a little out of shape last summer.  Definitely talented but he did not stand out among other McD AA types.  Reminded me of Lance Stephenson a little. 

The kid's got an NBA body already for a 2 guard. Very well built and looks explosive. Would be a great get to re-open the city pipeline again.

Quote from: Johnny4Life on April 02, 2015, 12:51:44 PM

Quote from: boo3 on April 02, 2015, 12:25:37 PM

How good is this kid.   Was talking to someone yesterday, who I respect their opinion,  and they said he was decent but by no means a star..   Basically said borderline BE talent.... Any truth to that?

If you watch the video from above, what I like about it is that it's not a highlight video of 90% dunks. It's mixed with a lot of him shooting the rock from not only behind the three, but inside the three point line with some fade away jumpers.

I have seen him twice, including the Big Strick, which that video features.  Small sample size but he seems out of control at times and thought he looked a little out of shape last summer.  Definitely talented but he did not stand out among other McD AA types.  Reminded me of Lance Stephenson a little. 

That was my thought.  He reminds me of Lance.  Big and strong for his age.  He looks a bit off balance on his jumpers.  Always fading away.  He may have to work on that.