Ka'Darryl Bell Commits to BU

[Da Coach]

I don't know if this was posted, but here is an article about Ka'Darryl Bell verballing to Bradley from HoopsIllinois (formerly ChicagoHoops.com)-

http://hoopsillinois1.hoops247.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=220:bradley-lands-class-of-2012-oak-park-river-forest-star-kadarryl-bell&catid=40:news&Itemid=64

And from Joe Henricksen of the Sun Times-

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoopsreport/2011/09/bradley_locks_up_oak_parks_bel.html

[Beninator]

Again -- when Sammy went out last December Bradley fans should have certainly realized then if not already before that how important DEPTH at point guard is...

But how much DEPTH do you want at point guard If things stay the same, we have Bell who came here with the promise of immediate PT, JC, DS, and even DSE could handle point in an extreme emergency next year. It is tough to tell having not seen DS and JC, but imho, if we were to go after a guard in this class, it should have been a shooting guard capable of making the three.

[tornado]

Donivine is really the only one with purely point guard experience in HS...the others are combo guards and 2-guards

[Braves4Life]

...if we were to go after a guard in this class, it should have been a shooting guard capable of making the three.

Maybe we've already got that guy(s) Beni. I believe our shooting woes were magnified by a poor offensive scheme that didn't get the players good open looks, as well as a coach who maybe had guys playing out of position (usually out of necessity due to injuries and lack of depth at the key positions).

There's no reason that Eastman, TB, and DSE can't be outside threats if utilized properly in a system that gets them open looks.

[Future Walk-On]

Maybe we've already got that guy(s) Beni. I believe our shooting woes were magnified by a poor offensive scheme that didn't get the players good open looks, as well as a coach who maybe had guys playing out of position (usually out of necessity due to injuries and lack of depth at the key positions).

There's no reason that Eastman, TB, and DSE can't be outside threats if utilized properly in a system that gets them open looks.

These 3 would be placed at the lowest threat level possible......

I think some of us would like to see a John Diebler role player.

[Beninator]

Maybe we've already got that guy(s) Beni. I believe our shooting woes were magnified by a poor offensive scheme that didn't get the players good open looks, as well as a coach who maybe had guys playing out of position (usually out of necessity due to injuries and lack of depth at the key positions).

There's no reason that Eastman, TB, and DSE can't be outside threats if utilized properly in a system that gets them open looks.

Probably a lot to be said about this. I am curious to see how JE's playing time will be used this year.

[tornado]

..
I think some of us would like to see a John Diebler role player.

What smaller school or mid-major wouldn't want a 5-Star kid, a Jon Diebler, a JJ Redick - hey as long as we're dreaming - why not ask for a Jared Sullinger or Kyrie Irving??
BUT BU has had dominant 7-footers who are lottery picks and fine SG's who average 40%+ on career shooting pct like Diebler (JC, Warren)...
In fact our recruiting over the past half decade has accomplished that more than just about anyone in the Valley...

But let's be realistic -- the only chance we even come close is to get a kid who is under the radar but pans out into something far better than expected.
So if we go that route -- then we are BY DEFINITION going to be landing a group of recruits who some WON'T pan out...
And yet if we do get a Saihou Jassey, a TCS, etc...then people criticize like crazy that it was a scholarship wasted...
I have even seen people call Andrew Warren, Sam Maniscalco, and even DSE poorly spent scholarships!

A mid-major fan base can't have it both ways -- you can't expect a stable of 5-Star caliber kids without an occasional kid who doesn't pan out - yet that's exactly what fans DO clammor for...

I think we've been very fortunate -- Bradley has had plenty of All Conference kids, kids who go on to play professionally, and even kids who play or at least get looks from the NBA..
I fully believe Geno's on the right track -- give the guy time -- here he hasn't even coached a game yet.

[lake Camelot]

What smaller school or mid-major wouldn't want a 5-Star kid, a Jon Diebler, a JJ Redick - hey as long as we're dreaming - why not ask for a Jared Sullinger or Kyrie Irving??
BUT BU has had dominant 7-footers who are lottery picks and fine SG's who average 40%+ on career shooting pct like Diebler (JC, Warren)...
In fact our recruiting over the past half decade has accomplished that more than just about anyone in the Valley...

But let's be realistic -- the only chance we even come close is to get a kid who is under the radar but pans out into something far better than expected.
So if we go that route -- then we are BY DEFINITION going to be landing a group of recruits who some WON'T pan out...
And yet if we do get a Saihou Jassey, a TCS, etc...then people criticize like crazy that it was a scholarship wasted...
I have even seen people call Andrew Warren, Sam Maniscalco, and even DSE poorly spent scholarships!

A mid-major fan base can't have it both ways -- you can't expect a stable of 5-Star caliber kids without an occasional kid who doesn't pan out - yet that's exactly what fans DO clammor for...

I think we've been very fortunate -- Bradley has had plenty of All Conference kids, kids who go on to play professionally, and even kids who play or at least get looks from the NBA..
I fully believe Geno's on the right track -- give the guy time -- here he hasn't even coached a game yet.

Good post. This does describe the level bradley plays at. I hope over time we can step up a level and get some slightly better players like say a Butler. Hopefully style of play can give us some advantage both on the court and in recruiting. But I realize we will never be Kentucky in recruiting. I think it makes me enjoy it when we win or hit on a recruit.

On the second point I didn't realize Diebler was a 5 star. If you are correct he was way over-rated. He was a nice player, but no 5 star as far as I saw.

[Da Coach]

Diebler was a 4-star kid in 2007 by Rivals and Scout. It's possible other services had him rated higher-

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Jon-Diebler-38700

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=1571055

[LittleBrave]

There's no reason that Eastman, TB, and DSE can't be outside threats if utilized properly in a system that gets them open looks.

Questionable threats, but there IS potential there. I would add WL to this list, and MK too. I think we'll see some of these guys with higher accuracy from behind the arc this season, especially for the reason that B4L mentioned.

[Da Coach]

BTW- Ka'Darryl Bell is rated 3-stars by Rivals-

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Ka'Darryl-Bell-126482

I am not sure I recall Bradley ever landing a higher rated guard than 3 stars.
And, Rivals does not rate any Illinois 2012 guards, point guards or shooting guards any higher than 3-stars.
So I would say we got a pretty good one out of the class of 2012, since none are rated higher.

Here are the point guards that Rivals lists for the class of 2012 in Illinois, listed in order by rating-

[Future Walk-On]

What smaller school or mid-major wouldn't want a 5-Star kid, a Jon Diebler, a JJ Redick - hey as long as we're dreaming - why not ask for a Jared Sullinger or Kyrie Irving??
ssey, a TCS, etc...then people criticize like crazy that it was a scholarship wasted...
I have even seen people call Andrew Warren, Sam Maniscalco, and even DSE poorly spent scholarships!

A mid-major fan base can't have it both ways -- you can't expect a stable of 5-Star caliber kids without an occasional kid who doesn't pan out - yet that's exactly what fans DO clammor for...


I fully believe Geno's on the right track -- give the guy time -- here he hasn't even coached a game yet.

I meant just a spot up shooter. Not a five star. But someone who would rather shoot the three then head fake and drive. Not that I wish we had kyrie Irving lol

[Braves4Life]

Questionable threats, but there IS potential there. I would add WL to this list, and MK too. I think we'll see some of these guys with higher accuracy from behind the arc this season, especially for the reason that B4L mentioned.

Thanks LittleBrave! I forgot about Milos...... Add him to my list. Walt has a funny looking shot so I didn't count him. I hope he proves me wrong though.

[Beninator]

A little more about Ka'Darryl from Van Coleman.

http://hot100hoops.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4268%3Abradley-adds-windy-city-area-point&catid=1167%3Aall-hoop-articles&Itemid=96

"So surprised, that he made the decision to become a Brave this afternoon. He averaged 17 points and handed out 5.5 assists a game as a junior. He is an explosive ball handler who can flat out deliver the rock in transition game. He has range to the arc that keeps "D" honest and sets up dribble drive with either hand. He will add immediate help at the point for the Braves next fall."

[Da Coach]

A couple more late articles. Not much new-

Chicago Tribune-

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/football/ct-spt-0907-prep-helfgot-recruiting-blog-20110906,0,5042200.column

Chicago Sun-Times-

http://yourseason.suntimes.com/home/7509480-393/oak-park-river-forests-bell-picks-bradley.html