Connor Vanover 7'5 C Oral Roberts Transfer

[Art Bunch]

Now that we're signing kids from Arky - here's an intriguing prospect:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22JjSERuWYw

Only three offers so far but he's a national top 25 kid for his class. Mechanics on his shot are just about flawless. Can you imagine being an opponent in high school and trying to defend a 7'2" guy shooting 3's?

[Cdizzle]

Someone alert Todd Butler.

[ShockdaWorld]

I'd like to see some tape of him playing against somebody over 6 feet tall just to see what he's got. He looks really good against guys he's more than a foot taller than.

[RoyalShock]

He has a couple of years to improve, but the D1 game (at least the top half) is way, way faster than what he appears able to play at right now. But I like the skills he brings to the table.

[Art Bunch]

I'd like to see some tape of him playing against somebody over 6 feet tall just to see what he's got. He looks really good against guys he's more than a foot taller than.

That's what is so funny about those 3 pointers. What is some 5'10" guard supposed to do to defend that? I can just hear a coach now - "Get a hand in his face!" "But Coach, I can't even reach his face."

And he's a legit prospect. Verbal Commits has his composite rating at 33 right now for class of 2018. Rivals lists 4 offers, Alabama, Arky, Ole Miss and Vandy. At this point, a top-50 player, no doubt. Have to see how he continues to develop athlectically. Reminds me of Shawn Bradley in a lot of ways except Bradley couldn't shoot like this guy.

[Aargh]

Great coordination for someone at that height at that age. He's got some time to develop some athleticism and foot speed. Didn't show much of a vertical, but he doesn't need a vertical against the competition he's facing now.

[shoxlax]

I'm seeing a pale Ralph Sampson

[wufan]

I'm seeing a pale Ralph Sampson

Nope. White players can only be compared to other white players, and black to black.

Look again...maybe a little Dirk Nowitzky?

[shoxlax]

Nope. White players can only be compared to other white players, and black to black.

Look again...maybe a little Dirk Nowitzky?

He's German and thus can only be compared to other German players

[shoxilla]

no handles?

[Aargh]

Nope. White players can only be compared to other white players, and black to black.

Look again...maybe a little Dirk Nowitzky?

We could try this

[RoyalShock]

I'm seeing a pale Ralph Sampson

I almost made the comment he reminded me of Sampson.

Stutz also came to mind, but I remember seeing video of Stutz in high school, and this kid is well beyond where Garrett was as a senior. The question will be if he can develop the footwork and mobility that Garrett did at WSU. If he can, he'll be a major, major player.

[1979Shocker]

What I would like to know is, "How well can he run the court?" I know Stutz didn't run it that well.

[shocka khan]

What I would like to know is, "How well can he run the court?" I know Stutz didn't run it that well.

I remember when Ostertag was going into his senior year at KWho. He said one of his goals was to be able to run a mile in under 7 minutes. I remember thinking 'if they could just make the court a mile long.....'

[60Shock]

Put 20 lbs on this kid and he will be a monster.