Jump to content

Early look at the class of 2019

Andrew

By Andrew
in Mean Green Basketball

 Share

Recommended Posts

Andrew Grand Master

Andrew

Posted
Posted

I know we won't end up landing any of these kids but there is a hometown kid who I would love to land. I can admit I am a little bias here... but it would be a dream to keep local talent local. I'm betting he will be the highest recruited Denton talent for a very long time! 

 

http://thebasketballchannel.net/the-class-of-2019-top-60/

 

 

  • Upvote 1
  • Downvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
MJavierSMU Newbie

MJavierSMU

Posted
Posted

I stopped by the board because I am going to the UNT/La Tech game Thursday. It is the last leg of my annual Metroplex college hoops tour. SMU doesn't play again until Saturday so I'm heading up to Denton. Hope to see a good game.

As for Harmon, he is a stud and a top target of Jank's since last summer. He has been to three games at Moody this season including last week's Cincy game. We are also heavily recruiting his 2018 teammate Grayson Carter. Carter's top four are SMU, TCU, OU and Okie St. I'm told we are in the lead for Carter and at the top of Harmon's list too. 

  • Upvote 2
  • Downvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Andrew Grand Master

Andrew

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, MJavierSMU said:

I stopped by the board because I am going to the UNT/La Tech game Thursday. It is the last leg of my annual Metroplex college hoops tour. SMU doesn't play again until Saturday so I'm heading up to Denton. Hope to see a good game.

As for Harmon, he is a stud and a top target of Jank's since last summer. He has been to three games at Moody this season including last week's Cincy game. We are also heavily recruiting his 2018 teammate Grayson Carter. Carter's top four are SMU, TCU, OU and Okie St. I'm told we are in the lead for Carter and at the top of Harmon's list too. 

I will never be an SMU fan but I would drive down to watch them play. Carter, Wilson, and Harmon have been special and a couple of them still have time to grow. SMU would be getting a great young man. 

  • Upvote 2
  • Downvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
KRAM1 Newbie

KRAM1

Posted
Posted

So, what do you think of the state of the returning players UNT has on the court IF ALL STAY AT UNT for next season?  Assuming everyone is again healthy, do we or do we not have a core of solid players returning....assuming all stay?

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mean_Green09 Newbie

Mean_Green09

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, KRAM1 said:

So, what do you think of the state of the returning players UNT has on the court IF ALL STAY AT UNT for next season?  Assuming everyone is again healthy, do we or do we not have a core of solid players returning....assuming all stay?

I know this question is directed towards Andrew, but I take a stab at it.

Assuming everyone is healthy & returns I think your looking at a middle of the pack #CUSA starting 5 with a very limited bench. The growth of Lawson, Brown, Woolridge is essential bc they will be the guys IMO who could turn that starting 5 into one of the better ones in CUSA.

In the front court Combs & Temara should be one of the better duos in CUSA. They should allow the new coach some ability to mix and match how they attack defenses.

My biggest concern is depth & the bench production.  

 

  • Upvote 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Andrew Grand Master

Andrew

Posted
  • Author
Posted

There are lots of factors here..

Does Combs transfer?

Do others follow suit?

Does Keith Frazier get another year?

 

I think the new coach certainly has a lot to work with. He won't inherit what Benford did, but what he does get won't be terrible by any means. The teams record doesn't reflect the raw ability or potential of the players we have. We should be on of the best teams in conference when it comes to post play with Combs, Temara, and Brice. Maybe Fuller can even learn to use that big body of his to bang around finally. I also believe Woolridge will be a top point guard in the league next year. He is a freshman who hasn't been on the court that long. He will grow a lot and be much better next season. My big concern is whonis going to that go to guy. I feel like every team we play has that guy who takes the last shot or demands that ball (Think Davis, Watson, Thompson. Williams). Maybe Lawson can be thisnkne day but I'm not sure if he can step in that role next year. We also need some guys who can knock down the three. If everyone stays and Frazier doesn't get another year we are a top 6 to 8school. If Frazier somehow gets another year and the players progress a lot they could be top 3 or 4.

  • Upvote 3
  • Downvote 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mean_Green09 Newbie

Mean_Green09

Posted
Posted
39 minutes ago, Harry said:

Wooolridge is really key.  Quality point guard play is at a premium.  He has a ton of potential.

Finding a guy behind him will be key too. He needs to work on his FT shooting if he will be handling the ball late.

 

1 hour ago, Andrew said:

 

 

 I also believe Woolridge will be a top point guard in the league next year. He is a freshman who hasn't been on the court that long. He will grow a lot and be much better next season. My big concern is whonis going to that go to guy. I feel like every team we play has that guy who takes the last shot or demands that ball (Think Davis, Watson, Thompson. Williams). Maybe Lawson can be thisnkne day but I'm not sure if he can step in that role next year. 

Statistically Lawson is going to be that guy.

Lot of good PG play in CUSA

Dixon (FR) at MTSU, 

Bracey (FR) at La Tech,

Caver (SO) at ODU has been playing really well.

Evans (SO) at Rice

Elmore (JR) at Marshall

Davis (SO) at Charlotte

Im not saying Woolridge wont be a top PG, but he needs a damn good off season to keep up or catch some of these guys.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Tell a friend

    Love GoMeanGreen.com? Tell a friend!

  • What's going on Mean Green?

    1. 26

      Worst call of all time? Yes.

      EagleD in Mean Green Football
    2. 0

      How Mean Green softball is shaping up in 2025 and beyond

      In my relatively short time as a Mean Green fan, I don't think I've seen a team so carried by seniors. This weekend's series was the last three games at Lovelace for 10 Mean Green seniors, and all but one (Truitt) was either an everyday starter or saw significant playing time. Here's who will be returning barring any transfers. All classifications are what they will be in 2025. Likely starters (in my opinion) Rylee Nicholson (SR) - UT Cierra Simon (SR) - SS Madison Conley (SO) - UT Tatum Sparks (JR) - UT Elizabeth Moffitt (SO) - C Jodie Epperson (JR) - OF Returning Pitching Staff Skylar Savage (SR) Mackenzie Childers (JR) Kayleigh Smith (SO) Returning, but will they play? Mikaela Olguin (JR) - OF Emma Grahmann (SR) - IF Blayze McNemar (SO or RS-F?) - OF Maci George (SO or RS-F?) - IF There doesn't appear to be a website to find commits for softball, so through social media, here are the incoming freshmen I have found: Katy Brock, OF, Mabank Shelby Buffington, P, Franklin Page (Tennessee) Rylie Harris, C, Forney Gracie Mahoney, P, Macomb Dakota (Michigan) - another 6 footer, like Skylar Ausha Moore, IF, Carl Albert HS (Midwest City, OK) Taylor Platt, OF, Argyle Committed Inbound Freshmen for 2026 Eva Daniels, IF, Forney Laila Nobles, IF, Pearland Addie Perry, UT/C, Aledo Love the Metroplex talent we are bringing in. Forney's currently the #1 team in the state. But looks like we still have a handful of spots to fill next year. Going to need to improve the hitting and power. Maybe we can land some home run threats in the portal who want to get closer to home. I'll post stories and highlights of the commits shortly.
      Matt from A700 in Mean Green Athletics
    3. 23

      Former Drake Guard Atin Wright commits to North Texas

      Hopefully after a few more years we will all be more accepting of heartbreak. I got used to it in high school.
      • 1
      • Sad
      Matt from A700 in Mean Green Basketball
    4. 23

      Former Drake Guard Atin Wright commits to North Texas

      Yes, foolish us fans for thinking players are here in the program and loyal to the school.
      • 1
      • Upvote
      NT80 in Mean Green Basketball
    5. 23

      Former Drake Guard Atin Wright commits to North Texas

      It's easier for us to say it's fun since we're not the ones who have to recruit an entire new team every year, but it's honestly exciting to see how the new team is built. The max exodi of beloved players sucks, but in this new age losing guys like TP, Drez, Rubin and Aaron doesn't have to mean a several-year rebuild. Now we can "retool" and even get better. I think this year was more of a gut punch because it felt to me and many others that Rubin and Aaron were Mean Green for life. They've been the constant leaders throughout the past turnover. But even healthy we weren't the most talented team in the conference. And I trust Hodge. The past seven years Grant and Hodge have run a clean program and as much as I love the guys who have played for us, I trust Hodge and Forte will continue recruiting players who will be good representatives of the university, even if only for a year. I also agree we need two more PF's - at least one who can space the floor shooting 3's. Assuming we have at least three scholarships left, so assume we'll see another guard. I'd like to see us bring on one guy who's averaged 18PPG or more. Doesn't matter which position though it'd be a nice changeup for it to be a high scoring big man.
      • 3
      • Upvote
      Matt from A700 in Mean Green Basketball

  • Popular Contributors

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      15,379
    • Most Online
      1,865
    KeithSHU
    Newest Member
    KeithSHU
    Joined

WE BELIEVE IN THE MEAN GREEN!

News

Recruiting

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Please review our full Privacy Policy before using our site.