'12 NY PF Christopher Obekpa

[TheLongHaul]

Mick would be stupid to try to force his hand. At this point it's more than likely Obekpa or save the scholly, so Mick has the ability to let it play out. Not to mention by all accounts UC has been the leader for a while so why would he do something that might compromise that?

There are a number of reasons a prospect would sign early. Some want to get it over with and know where they want to play. While it can be beneficial to the player to just sign scholarship papers, unless you are the cream of the crop a team will sign another player if at all possible.

 

[ucdave]

Mick would be stupid to try to force his hand. At this point it's more than likely Obekpa or save the scholly, so Mick has the ability to let it play out. Not to mention by all accounts UC has been the leader for a while so why would he do something that might compromise that?

There are a number of reasons a prospect would sign early. Some want to get it over with and know where they want to play. While it can be beneficial to the player to just sign scholarship papers, unless you are the cream of the crop a team will sign another player if at all possible.

Good point, should have qualified my comments to say the cream of the crop recruits. They are most likely the ones that wouldn't have to worry about being recruited over.

 

[Eternal E]

It is especially good for big men to wait. Late in the process they are WAY overvalued. A guy like Chris Obekpa who is probably a top 50-75 recruit could get elevated to top 25 status.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria
All signs point to 6-9 Chris Obekpa of Our Savior New American landing at Cincinnati, multiple sources told @SNYtv.Today is last signing day

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Jeff, I'm confused. Are you saying TODAY is the last day to sign LOI? Did Adam say this TODAY. Is it still your opinion Obekpa will land in Cincy?

 

[ucdave]

Jeff, I'm confused. Are you saying TODAY is the last day to sign LOI? Did Adam say this TODAY. Is it still your opinion Obekpa will land in Cincy?

The last day of the signing period was Wednesday, 5/16/2012. That tweet was from a couple days ago.

 

[bearcat jeff]

The last day of the signing period was Wednesday, 5/16/2012. That tweet was from a couple days ago.

I know...

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Jeff, you still think we will land Him??

 

[bearcat jeff]

I posted the tweet to illustrate that there are many people very close to recruiting who believe Obekpa will be a Bearcat. As things stand now I believe he will be as well.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Thegreatone]

Did we ever confirm if he is going to visit Oregon or not?

 

[bearcat jeff]

Did we ever confirm if he is going to visit Oregon or not?

Depends on who is talking...but nothing concrete.

 

[Scheids21]

Whether he ends up in Cincinnati or Eugene, it could be an interesting side story should the two teams play in Vegas.

 

[Hicks' Guns]

In my daily "Obekpa" Google news searches, it tells me he's balling in an AAU tournament (which I'm sure is not a surprise to many on this board). My speculation (and nothing else) is that he's on a Chris Obekpa road show and waiting for a top 10 team to pounce.

 

[bearcat jeff]

In my daily "Obekpa" Google news searches, it tells me he's balling in an AAU tournament (which I'm sure is not a surprise to many on this board). My speculation (and nothing else) is that he's on a Chris Obekpa road show and waiting for a top 10 team to pounce.

Again, I do not believe the wait is him.

 

[Doodie]

It seems like no one has a clue what is going on

 

[Scheids21]

It seems like no one has a clue what is going on

Everyone has their own opinion based on speculation. But yeah, no one can know for certain at this point.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Everyone has their own opinion based on speculation. But yeah, no one can know for certain at this point.

He is very insulated. Very tough to get to talk to anyone but a handler or coach.

 

[Scheids21]

He is very insulated. Very tough to get to talk to anyone but a handler or coach.

Agreed

 

[Chad Brendel]

Whether he ends up in Cincinnati or Eugene, it could be an interesting side story should the two teams play in Vegas.

He is not going to Oregon. Of that I am certain...