Asbjorn Midtgaard 7'0 C 2017 a Shocker!

[Shocker1976]

Nice. This is that 7', built like a brick shithouse stud we need. I'm certainly no expert but this guy looks to have just as much potential as Isaac Humphries. Pleasant surprise.

I was in the camp of fans rooting for the Shockers to land IH but recruitment has worked out for the better for the Shockers with AM joining the team.

[shockmonster]

Where is AM at right now? Is he still in Denmark? Is he attending a US Prep school?

[Shockadelica]

Where is AM at right now? Is he still in Denmark? Is he attending a US Prep school?

He's playing in Denmark for the Horsholm 79ers. He's leading the team in rebounding (9.8) & blocks (1.4)

http://basketball.realgm.com/international/league/67/Danish-Basketligaen/team/915/Horsholm-79ers

[shockmonster]

He's playing in Denmark for the Horsholm 79ers. He's leading the team in rebounding (9.8) & blocks (1.4)

http://basketball.realgm.com/interna...Horsholm-79ers

So he graduated (or will graduate) from high school and there is no question regarding his eligibility?

[Walker]

I was in the camp of fans rooting for the Shockers to land IH but recruitment has worked out for the better for the Shockers with AM joining the team.

Same here, I think in the end it worked out great. Can't wait to see this fella blocking everything and getting boards.

[Wuzee]

Interestingly, he's playing in the same league that Akoon-Purcell (ISUr), Will Artino (Creighton) and Mike Gessell (Iowa) play in, so it's no joke. Asbjorn is leading the league in blocks and is third in rebounds.

[shocks02]

Interestingly, he's playing in the same league that Akoon-Purcell (ISUr), Will Artino (Creighton) and Mike Gessell (Iowa) play in, so it's no joke. Asbjorn is leading the league in blocks and is third in rebounds.

This is very impressive. A lot of the guys he's playing against are in their mid 20's. Shot 68% from the free throw line last year, and 75% so far this year.

[Steeleshocker]

I wonder if Kerry doesn't really try to bulk him up much but focuses on athleticism, explosiveness, and flexibility. All while maintaining his current weight.

[60Shock]

Certainly looks like a great get from all aspects and he helps to shore up the 5 position for the future.

Sure looks like he is far further along at this early stage performance wise than virtually all of our recent past 5 recruits as he certainly already has developed skills concerning movement, rebounding, catching the ball, and shooting. Plus, he is not only tall, but looks like a mountain man already. Sure he has a lot to learn, but we have a great coach and Asbjorn is not starting off anyway near ground zero either.

[SHOCKvalue]

Damn that is a large man. Let's hope he can ball, or shows the potential ability to do so.

[Stickboy46]

He's signed his NLI per Chase Shannon of KAKE.

https://twitter.com/chase_shannon/status/796390828679663616

He also said this:

The moment I got there, it just felt like home, everone were so welcoming and Nice, and there was a connection immediately. It was just a perfect fit. And I like to play physical and tough, and that was what I saw at my visit. I don't know what role I will get, but I will work hard every day, and prove I Can Help this team any Way needed.

[1972Shocker]

:victorious:

[WSUwatcher]

He's signed his NLI per Chase Shannon of KAKE.

https://twitter.com/chase_shannon/status/796390828679663616

If true, that's great news, and so long to Isaac Humphries -- I hope he enjoys his time in Lexington.

[shockmonster]

Interestingly, he's playing in the same league that Akoon-Purcell (ISUr), Will Artino (Creighton) and Mike Gessell (Iowa) play in, so it's no joke. Asbjorn is leading the league in blocks and is third in rebounds.

Is this a pro league? Obviously, it must be. Is that legal?

[ShockdaWorld]

Is this a pro league? Obviously, it must be. Is that legal?

I know nothing about this league in particular, but I do know some of the European countries have professional leagues that guys can play in while maintaining their amateur status as long as they aren't getting paid.