'12 NY PF Christopher Obekpa

[the_one_32]

TGO everything I post comes from a source or personal opinion. My from my source he says he gets that impression from Mick and that he is REALLY trying to convince Obekpa that there is more playing time available here then at UCONN or UK. Cronin doesnt seem worried about the other schools in the race though he thinks ST.John's may gain some steam.

 

[JasonS]

Reading between the lines from Mick's comments last night, I think he signs Obepka tomorrow if he wants to commit but will wait on some others to see how things play out before accepting any commitments from anyone else. No inside info. Just my thoughts.

 

[the_one_32]

Reading between the lines from Mick's comments last night, I think he signs Obepka tomorrow if he wants to commit but will wait on some others to see how things play out before accepting any commitments from anyone else. No inside info. Just my thoughts.

EXACTLY!! I think Mick would love to have Obekpa and Rubles but will be open to Obekpa and someone else depending on how things play out with Rubles. Personally I love Rubles game and athleticism and would look good on the front line with Obekpa.

 

[ralph1950]

Mick seems to think Rubles is a bearcat and his #1 target is Obepka and I think he gets him.

His twitter is @bearcatbound. If that is really him and not an imposter that is good enough for me.

 

[dp3113]

EXACTLY!! I think Mick would love to have Obekpa and Rubles but will be open to Obekpa and someone else depending on how things play out with Rubles. Personally I love Rubles game and athleticism and would look good on the front line with Obekpa.

is rubles their choice over taylor? rubles doesn't have very impressive stats considering how poor of quality juco is these days relative to 10-20 years ago.

 

[the_one_32]

is rubles their choice over taylor? rubles doesn't have very impressive stats considering how poor of quality juco is these days relative to 10-20 years ago.

True however I think Rubles' raw talent and athleticism is very good and a good summer of training and workouts and he could be a monster.

 

[JasonS]

True however I think Rubles' raw talent and athleticism is very good and a good summer of training and workouts and he could be a monster.

Or Mick isn't convince Taylor is worth using a scholarship for 4 years when the JUCO only uses it for 2?

 

[JasonS]

Eric Bossi @ebosshoops
Cincinnati in the house tailing Chris Obekpa

 

[nparker1]

sorry for the stupid question, but what would be the earliest date that these kids could commit?...i am not sure of the signing periods...thanks for all the great work on the recruiting info...
Go Bearcats!

 

[JasonS]

sorry for the stupid question, but what would be the earliest date that these kids could commit?...i am not sure of the signing periods...thanks for all the great work on the recruiting info...
Go Bearcats!

The kids could verbal any day they want but the late signing period isn't until April 11 to May 16, 2012.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Chris Obekpa (Our Savior New American) -2012’s best shot blocker showed why in a dominant performance with Jim Calhoun (UConn), Steve Lavin (St. John’s) and Mick Cronin (Cincinnati) just a sample of the coaches on hand

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2012-0119/hoophall-classic-2012-weekends-top-performers/

 

[bearcat jeff]

Is Obekpa more than just a shot blocker?

It's not that there is much doubt about whether or not Christopher Obekpa belongs on the list of the nation's premier shot blockers. We are just curious to get another couple of looks at the athletic 6-foot-8 insider from Centerreach (N.Y.) Our Savior New American. In addition to getting another look at his shot blocking and rebounding prowess, we'll be looking to evaluate his offense more closely. While he didn't finish particularly well last weekend at the Hoophall Classic, he showed some touch and form on his jumper, along with quick spin moves to suggest that he's not quite as offensively limited as some have made him out to be.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1320973

 

[bearcat jeff]

Not surprisingly, rapidly rising 6-foot-8 interior player Christopher Obekpa was a load in the paint. Though he wasn't always the focal point of the offense, he went and got balls off the rim, intimidated as a shot blocker and totally controlled the interior. The Rivals150 member was watched by Cincinnati on the night.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1321277

 

[mplebanon]

Not surprisingly, rapidly rising 6-foot-8 interior player Christopher Obekpa was a load in the paint. Though he wasn't always the focal point of the offense, he went and got balls off the rim, intimidated as a shot blocker and totally controlled the interior. The Rivals150 member was watched by Cincinnati on the night.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1321277

UC seems to be at everything of his.

 

[bearcat jeff]

#1 target imo.

 

[BearcatAlum1]

#1 target imo.

Safe to say.

 

[JackBauer151]

DePaul is hosting Chris Obekpa, a 2012 PF from Our Savior New American (NY), for an official visit beginning today.

 

[Bearcat04]

Obekpa moved up to #49 overall (14th best PF) in the updated ESPNU 100 rankings.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports//...rankings/_/view/espnu100/sort/rank/class/2012

 

[the_one_32]

This is Mick's #1 priority but he is being smart about this and has numerous back up plans.

 

[ralph1950]

This is Mick's #1 priority but he is being smart about this and has numerous back up plans.

Is Rubles a back up plan or a 1st teamer?