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

Lots of time and a lot of shaking out will be done by the end of the summer.

Not saying Abu will suddenly be a top SJU target but things can change.

Thought we were along with his teammate Terrell? Has there been an update I may have missed? Thanks.

“@RyanJamesMN: Abdul Malik-Abu is in the middle of an incredible performance. 30points, 10 rbs, 3treys, and he's worn holes in both shoes #EYBL 2:19 left”

Imo, this is a tough get, but happy we are still in conversation. Stud player & seems like a great kid to boot. Getting a visit would be super.

It is refreshing to know that we have a good chance of getting a few guys from the various top guns we are recruiting from this class.  That wasn't the case before the Lavin regime.  It is now.  I'm very confident saying that we'll get our fair share, and the ultimate goal should be to secure a combination of top 50 guys who project as staying less than their full tenure, with some 4 years guys as well.  Roster balance.

Who knows, but no StJ mention;

“@ny2lasports: UPDATE WITH 2014 PF ABDUL-MALIK ABU http://shar.es/xC9DK @paulbiancardi @reggierankin”

Mentions SJU in this Rivals article today by Bossi:

http://stjohns.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1518349

But then this quote in a scout.com article from yesterday.  Can Lavin make NYC feel like LA??? LOL!:

Abu said he’s planning to take all five of his official visits. When pressed on where he might visit, Abu said he wouldn’t mind heading seeing a school in a comfortable climate. 

“I’m not sure,” he said. “I want to go somewhere warm if that means anything.”

Abu is currently regarded as the No. 79 recruit in the 2014 class.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1301259.html


 

Mentions SJU in this Rivals article today by Bossi:

http://stjohns.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1518349

But then this quote in a scout.com article from yesterday.  Can Lavin make NYC feel like LA??? LOL!:

Abu said he’s planning to take all five of his official visits. When pressed on where he might visit, Abu said he wouldn’t mind heading seeing a school in a comfortable climate. 

“I’m not sure,” he said. “I want to go somewhere warm if that means anything.”

Abu is currently regarded as the No. 79 recruit in the 2014 class.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1301259.html

That would eliminate almost all of his schools then

It's nice and toasty inside Carnesecca Arena.

It's nice and toasty inside Carnesecca Arena.

Ain't that the truth

"Abdul-Malik Abu – 2014 – Well known for his unbelievable athleticism, he impressed with his rapidly developing skill set and great motor. He brings a great attitude to everything he does, and has a phenomenal work ethic. Malik-Abu has a very bright future ahead of him, and that was re-affirmed on Monday night."

“@NERRHoops: Opening recap from 8th annual New England #Elite75 Showcase by @hrafferty22 - http://ow.ly/mA8wA”

Dan Martin, former JJ guy, like his work and commentary;

"Schools in the Running: Two Big East schools from the Northeast, St. John's and Providence, have been on Abu for a while and could offer him something many college freshmen are looking for--immediate playing time. Coach Steve Lavin also has the benefit of mentioning Maurice Harkless, a similarly sized player who spent one year with the Red Storm before jumping to the NBA. Cooley is adding pieces to build a strong program and now has seen guard Ricky Ledo move to the NBA, despite not playing a minute in a Friar uniform.

Now that Abu's stock has risen, many schools are calling including Kansas State, Florida, Connecticut, North Carolina State, and Kansas, in addition to St. John's and Providence."

Whole article;
“@DMartinCSN: 1st "Get to Know" recruiting installment from @CSNbaltimore: A look at 2014 high-major forward Abdul-Malik Abu http://bit.ly/1buTAPf #Terps”

Delgado too;
“@XEliteBasketbal: @DaveTelep & @PaulBiancari Summer Stock Risers list #ExpressionsElite Abdul Malik Abu in there top 10 RecruitingNation: Summer Risers - ESPN Video - ESPN”

“@AdamZagoria: Ed Cooley, Steve Lavin / Rico Hines, Kevin Ollie, Kevin Keatts among those watching Abdul Malik Abu on the Pan Africa roster.”

“@AdamZagoria: Abdul Malik Abu had 22 for Pan Africa with Lavin, Cooley, Ollie watching”

“@XEliteBasketbal: Abdul Malik Abu finished with 16pt 2blk and 5rbs at the #NikeGlobalChallenge the world has now had a chance to see his limitless ceiling”

“@D1Circuit: Pan Africa/@XEliteBasketbal PF Abdul-Malik Abu (@MalikAbu_) gets 20 pts 8 reb 2 blk vs. Canada #GlobalChallenge #EYBL http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/5411949?subseason=109184”

“@NERRHoops: Chris McCullough & Abdul-Malik Abu named All-Tournament at Nike Global Games http://ow.ly/nanSl”