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Antiquawn Beckham - Committed to Mississippi State
We have offered to Beckham, and I believe would welcome him if he chooses us. I know that with the 4 that signed already and possible him and Payne, what a haul of quality players that would be!! Two upperclassmen to help with the younger ones, Clemente, Gris, Mekel, and Ehimen, MAN!!!
If we are signing this many players, does that mean we are going to be letting go of a few off the current roster? Or can teams over recruit and then deny a schollie to the ones who dont make the "cut?"
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If we are signing this many players, does that mean we are going to be letting go of a few off the current roster? Or can teams over recruit and then deny a schollie to the ones who dont make the "cut?"
Possibly and yes. There's also the possibility that players transfer, don't make grades, never arrive in country or that signed players ask out of their LOI.
He was the #4 rated player out of Kentucky after his JR year. Signed with IUPUI before going to prep school. Beckham averaged 14.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game as a junior and was a starter for Ballard’s Sweet 16 team as a sophomore.
Beckham lists offers from WSU, Bradley, Ohio, Louisiana-Monroe, Ball State, Northern Iowa, Creighton, Colorado State and Santa Clara. He he still wide open in his recruiting. What caught my eye in the article is he is being recruited by all the schools to play PG.
Beckham lists offers from WSU, Bradley, Ohio, Louisiana-Monroe, Ball State, Northern Iowa, Creighton, Colorado State and Santa Clara. He he still wide open in his recruiting. What caught my eye in the article is he is being recruited by all the schools to play PG.
Another reason why I think if he wants to come to WSU a spot will be made for him. With Hannah a very proven capable PG, and 2 years to groom Beckham into how to play DI PG.
Despite the optimism of some, I remain extremely concerned about PG prospects beyond Hannah.
I don't see much if any reference to new, incoming guards playing the point, although Royal and others have referred to Kyles playing it. I just don't see the references from people who have seen him play to him doing that.
Both Kyles and Murry are described as Combo Guards, but Beckham is more of a pure PG, with scoring ability as well.
See (gulp) "that place between KC and Topeka" as to the benefit that comes from having mulitple people that can bring the ball up the court. It helps break pressure, create mismatches, and covers in case of injury.
I think we have enough candidates to back up Hannah next year. IIRC, Murry was a PG before the growth spurt. Kyles is a combo guard who needs to work on his 3-pt shot to be a true SG. Assuming Mekel will still be here he can play a little at PG. Even Bret Michael might be able to log a few minutes per game. Of course, Hannah has to stay healthy.
Then next year we recruit a true PG.
I'm not saying that is how it should pan out, but it is a likely scenario.
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