E. Victor Nickerson - SF, Class of 2011

[wufan]

What is interesting about recruiting is that each year we see many players excel at the D1 level who were not originally regarded as significant recruits by the national recruiting services. Granted, there are the "Can't Miss" players that we would love to have, but how many of them each year in fact do miss? So much depends on the coaching system that they are brought into and their fellow teammates that are around them. They may not be exceptionally good as individual players, but collectively, with their teammates, they can be unbeatable, almost, in some situations. Do I dismiss the recruiting services evaluations? No, but I do take it with a grain of salt, because there are just too many variables that dictate in the long run how good a player is going to be at the next level. Some kids just mature later and, as a result, their potential is not realized while in high school. I may have this all wrong, but I have seen too many situations like this over the years that helps form my opinion.

See Denzel Bowles. Top 200 player. Did nothing at Texas A&M as a freshman. Now averages 28 and 10 at his new school.

[shock1911]

and if you were to go off of who had the top recruiting classes, then John Calipari should have about 7 national championships.

It would be nice to get a 5 star prospect at WSU, but thats why coaches have to evaluate who will fit into their system and look at how this kid will be in 4 years

[Txlen]

What is interesting about recruiting is that each year we see many players excel at the D1 level who were not originally regarded as significant recruits by the national recruiting services. Granted, there are the "Can't Miss" players that we would love to have, but how many of them each year in fact do miss? So much depends on the coaching system that they are brought into and their fellow teammates that are around them. They may not be exceptionally good as individual players, but collectively, with their teammates, they can be unbeatable, almost, in some situations. Do I dismiss the recruiting services evaluations? No, but I do take it with a grain of salt, because there are just too many variables that dictate in the long run how good a player is going to be at the next level. Some kids just mature later and, as a result, their potential is not realized while in high school. I may have this all wrong, but I have seen too many situations like this over the years that helps form my opinion.

See Denzel Bowles. Top 200 player. Did nothing at Texas A&M as a freshman. Now averages 28 and 10 at his new school.

Yes, that is one of those that came to mind when I wrote what I did. There are many, many, many more who have experienced the same kind of transition from high school to the college level, excelling at the latter to an extent far greater than originally predicted. And, they were not part of that cherished "150", originally?

Granted, having the physical tools is ideal as a starting point, but sheer determination and a will to succeed have trumped physical tools many times over. Give me a player with physical tools and me will to make something of themselves, far beyond expectations, and we have the makings for a winner.

[1972Shocker]

Looks like we will find out where E. Victor is heading on Saturday:

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2010-1026/decision-day-nears-for-e-victor-nickerson/

[sekshoxfan]

Happy Birthday to Mr. Nickerson! I hope we get the your commitment as a present on Saturday.

[Ashockalypse]

Victor could have a great future wit 10,000 sold out screaming fans.

[griswald13]

Where do Evan Wessel, Jake White & Tekele Cotton fall into the recruiting ranking scenerio?

White is probably the highest regarded in most eyes is my guess. He would probably be close to what was thought about Murry, Kyles and Stutz, around the top 350. Wessel and Cotton probably more like top 500 for most people.

Not trying to get off topic, but I think Wessel is a lot higher than top 500, he is extremely under the radar because he plays with Perry.

[WstateU]

Looks like we will find out where E. Victor is heading on Saturday:

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2010...tor-nickerson/

bump!

1 out of a million? "So you're telling me there's a chance. Yeah! I read ya."

http://www.entertonement.com/clips/ssgkxjxngw--1-out-of-a-millionJim-Carrey-Dumb-Dumber-Lloyd-Christmas-Lauren-Holly-

[wu_shizzle]

For all the Atlanta area Shocker fans, the place to be is Dave and Buster's from 4-6pm.

[BOBB]

For all the Atlanta area Shocker fans, the place to be is Dave and Buster's from 4-6pm.

If he doesn't pick us at least you can play skee ball and enjoy some mediocre food.

[SFL]

For all the Atlanta area Shocker fans, the place to be is Dave and Buster's from 4-6pm.

If he doesn't pick us at least you can play skee ball and enjoy some mediocre food.

Speaking of skee ball... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZFmkphqAm0

[sekshoxfan]

Nickerson to Charlotte.

[tropicalshox]

OK. I'm for picking up one of those big ones at Sunrise.

[shockerfan]

Nickerson to Charlotte.

Figured that is where he would end up. When a recruit points out that the relationship with coaches is one of the reasons he likes a school...that's a pretty huge indicator. Good luck to him!

[Ricardo del Rio]

I am sure there is a lot of heartache in the recruiting business for mid major coaches.