Abdul Malik Abu - PF - Kimball Union Academy - Boston, MA - NC STATE

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Outside of St Johns Steve Lavin only Providence associate Andre La Fleur. Didn't see more major coaches for Expressions game.

Lavin has to be making a big impression...

“@AndrewKoob: Spoke w/ Abdul Malik-Abu & Jared Terrell at #BuzzerBeaterClassic. Could the two become a package deal for colleges? http://hoopgroup.com/tournament-recap/2013-buzzer-beater-classic-malik-abu-and-terrell/”

Good article.  Abu says he has a lot of interest in SJU, definitely notices Coach Lavin at the games.

Mentioned again about he and Terrell potentially being a package deal.

http://stjohns.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1529806#sthash.ME3zDs7Z.dpbs

“@FinkelsteinNERR: I asked Abdul-Malik Abu & Jared Terrell if they were going to college together. Here's what they said http://ow.ly/ntXne”

Got a chance to talk to people close to the situation with these kids this weekend..first off the common theme especially with Abu was what good kids they are and hard workers. Secondly they both are studs, and for those of you obsessed with rankings they are both, especially Abu VASTLY under ranked. What I heard was despite the 10 schools listed by both they are both only considering 4 a piece, 3 in common and one separate. The prevailing thought is its 90-10 they go to school together and that in the last month SJU has gone from a dark horse to right near the top. Of the 5 people I spoke with 2 predicted SJU and 1 said he had no clue. If I hear more will let you know. Since I don't know these kids at all I really don't know. Oh and Zimmerman is a long shot....VERY VERY VERY VERY LONG SHOT

Heard similar.  Heard SJU is in very good shape with Abu.

I think Zim ends up at Duke.

We have a ton of playing time to offer Abu. Really want this kid.

Thanks for the info 79!

Awesome news!!!!

79 who seems to be our main competition for the two, uconn providence ucla Florida?

Got a chance to talk to people close to the situation with these kids this weekend..first off the common theme especially with Abu was what good kids they are and hard workers. Secondly they both are studs, and for those of you obsessed with rankings they are both, especially Abu VASTLY under ranked. What I heard was despite the 10 schools listed by both they are both only considering 4 a piece, 3 in common and one separate. The prevailing thought is its 90-10 they go to school together and that in the last month SJU has gone from a dark horse to right near the top. Of the 5 people I spoke with 2 predicted SJU and 1 said he had no clue. If I hear more will let you know. Since I don't know these kids at all I really don't know. Oh and Zimmerman is a long shot....VERY VERY VERY VERY LONG SHOT

Good to hear.  I commented a little while ago about Maryland backing off since they need a true center, but I was lready sold on Abu being a find.  Spinelli and Ranson sniff out up and risers early on, and they were on Abu.  But then needs changed.  I read he is a terrific student too, and a high character kid.  Never can get enough of that on campus.


I want the staff to pursue Abu and Terrell the hardest.  They can help the program a tremendous amount as building blocks.

I would love a Terrell/Abu combo. Those are my kind of players. 

I love it when a plan comes together

Alex Kline tweeted that Louisville offered Abu even though they were not part of his final 10.

Not sure if this impacts his recruitment or not.

Alex Kline tweeted that Louisville offered Abu even though they were not part of his final 10.

Not sure if this impacts his recruitment or not.

When Pitino calls, you listen.

“@HoopDreamsmag: Jared Terrell & Abdul Malik Abu are on the URI campus for an unofficial visit.”

“@FinkelsteinNERR: Jared Terrell & Abdul-Malik Abu both on URI's campus today. Don't confuse it though - Terrell is the target, Abu there with his friend”

Visiting Providence along with Terrell

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/abu-terrell-visiting-providence/

Visiting Providence along with Terrell

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/abu-terrell-visiting-providence/

I can't stand when zags reuses quotes from previous blogs

I'm jealous of PC's apparent traction with seemingly all of our '14 recruits. 

Huh?  Lavin has landed every recruit we ever went head to head with Prop Joe against.