'14 SG Elijah Stewart

[Bearcatboy]

He was a 4 star SG who committed to Loyola Martmount out of high school and recently got his release. We have not offered yet.

 

[BearcatNation54]

So why make a thread on him?

 

[#BearcatNation]

So why make a thread on him?

That was my thought at first, but I guess he has some interest in UC:

http://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Stewart-41487

 

[Bearcatboy]

So why make a thread on him?

Because I make threads about players UC is after.

 

[Scheids21]

So why make a thread on him?

Didn't you create a thread on someone you wished we were recruiting?

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Sounds like UNC is going after him. They will visit him this week. No timetable for a decision though since he just decommitted from Loyola last week. I hope we can land one of these guys for 2014...but suddenly not looking so good.

 

[BearcatNation54]

Didn't you create a thread on someone you wished we were recruiting?

Yea I learned my lesson hahaha.

 

[coachpipe]

Retweeted by Elijah Stewart
Fastbreak Sports ‏@fastbrksportsla Apr 23
Pitt, Utah, Tulsa, USC, Cincinnati. Boston college, Texas and North Carolina have all been in to see @Lou_weezy_ana in the last 2 days #FS


http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/...art-161588

http://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Stewart-41487

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Tar Heel Basketball ‏@UNC_Tweets 14h
Just found out UNC will no longer be pursuing Elijah Stewart. On to 2015 we go!

 

[bearcats5]

Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels: 2014 SG Elijah Stewart is in Sacramento watching old AAU team. Andy Enfield & Mick Cronin just watched him sit on the bench for a full game.

 

[BearcatNation54]

Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels: 2014 SG Elijah Stewart is in Sacramento watching old AAU team. Andy Enfield & Mick Cronin just watched him sit on the bench for a full game.

I take it Mick really wants him. If we could get him and Shreiner that would be great IMO.

 

[culverrd]

Elijah Stewart jumps to #64 in rivals latest top 150 rankings.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Sounds like his final 6 according to ScoutHoops...Boston College, Cincinnati, Gonzaga, Oklahoma State, Pitt, and USC. It also said he set a visit but I don't have the subscription to see that.

 

[Bearcat04]

Based on his 247 profile it looks like he's visiting this weekend.

http://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Stewart-41487

 

[Doodie]

Based on his 247 profile it looks like he's visiting this weekend.

http://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Stewart-41487

Would this kid be good enough to start right away?

 

[#BearcatNation]

Would this kid be good enough to start right away?

Probably not from day one, but it looks like he's got the potential to start come January or so. I didn't know we were this close with this kid. I'm pumped.

 

[Bearcat04]

Would this kid be good enough to start right away?

I have no idea if he'd start, but he's a consensus 4-star, top 100 player that can really shoot the ball. He's exactly what we are looking for.

Here's a take from ESPN's Paul Biancardi

When our final rankings came out the other day Elijah Stewart came in at No. 94.

Stewart can play, as he has a rangy frame and is a terrific jump-shooter. He’s an explosive athlete who can compete and perform in any conference. He loves to attack the rim in combination with his jumper, which makes him hard to guard. An area of improvement would be his ball handling, as he attacks with speed more than control.

UNC has inquired, as have USC, UCLA and many other programs.

If Tar Heels go after him hard, they will get a visit. His quick-trigger jumper is just what they need.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncb...t/_/id/9689/askcoachb-will-unc-pursue-stewart

Scout lists his strengths as 3-point shooting, athleticism, and mid-range game, while he needs to improve his strength.

A late bloomer, Stewart emerged during his senior season as a scoring machine. The 6-foot-6 wiry wing is a very good long-range shooter and is quite comfortable going off the dribble for mid-range pull-ups. Stewart is a good, not great ball handler. Athletically, he's gifted. He jumps well, has good speed and moves well laterally. Stewart has potential as a wing defender as well.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=7267849

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Based on his 247 profile it looks like he's visiting this weekend.

http://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Stewart-41487

Beautiful

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Probably not from day one, but it looks like he's got the potential to start come January or so. I didn't know we were this close with this kid. I'm pumped.

Sounds like he could play the 2 or 3 for us. Could benefit him his soph year when Sanders is gone.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

He has good size for a shooting guard (obviously needs strength) and a very high release up around his head. I don't see him having a difficulty getting his shot up at the college level. He's got loads of potential, I see him as a very good college player as an upperclassmen wherever he goes to college.