New commit: Auston Barnes- 6'7" juco

[Da Coach]

Auston Barnes signed his official NLI today.

[Bobby Parker]

Official Announcement: http://www.bradleybraves.com/ViewArt...CLID=207380461

[AZ BU Fan]

Not sure T but I think you missed his point.

Spot on, WC! Let's hope AB stays healthier than W 'The Pill' E while at the hilltop!

[bradleyfan124]

I think he has alot of upside. Needs to gain weight which he will once he gets on regular weight lifting program. I like his rebounding stats. Shows he is not afraid to get in and mix it up (ala hockey). Anyone know his leaping ability? I would think with hockey he would have good leg and ankle strength

[tornado]

did 340 other schools just miss on him - or have we done our homework?

[bradleyfan20]

did 340 other schools just miss on him - or have we done our homework?

340??? You do know Colorado State and Detroit both wanted him to visit, don't you? He also held several offers from schools in Texas.

[Big Mike]

Reynolds: BU signs Odessa forward...

http://www.pjstar.com/bradleyhoops/x715746457/BU-signs-Odessa-forward

[tornado]

I hadn't seen a mention in any of DR's articles of any other offers - can anyone link to reports of the several other offers?

[Big Mike]

I hadn't seen a mention in any of DR's articles of any other offers - can anyone link to reports of the several other offers?

Reynolds: Detroit and Colorado State...

http://www.pjstar.com/bradleyhoops/x1431013176/Juco-forward-commits-to-BU

[JMM28]

did 340 other schools just miss on him - or have we done our homework?

Indeed it does seem like Geno Ford has landed a fine PF commit for 2013 that virtually nobody here on BradleyFans knew about.

[tornado]

? knew about?
LOL - there's more info on Barnes being discussed by Braves fans than was reported in any newspaper article -

..Geno seems to feel Barnes was targeted for "much needed bench depth"

[Da Coach]

Indeed it does seem like Geno Ford has landed a fine PF commit for 2013 that virtually nobody here on BradleyFans knew about.

That is what some said about Shayok Shayok and Devon Hodges..

[JMM28]

Recall that Boogie, Zach, Will....none were ranked by anyone. Barnes is a diamond in the rough...a hidden gem, I'd trust Geno on this one.

[JMM28]

Auston Barnes is not going to be a big scorer. But, when it comes to big men at jucos, don't trust the stats too much. Usually the guards lead these juco schools in scoring, take most of the shots, hog the ball, and average very few assists. The big men just don't get the ball very much. They are all vying to get attention and a scholarship to a 4 year school.

[tornado]

Article from Auston Barnes' high school website-

http://waverlyhighschool.net/news/what_s_new/waverly_basketball_alumnus_signs_with_bradley_brav