2007 BU commitment- Rashad Austin

[tornado]

Rashad Austin is a 6-9 F/C from Northeastern Junior College (Sterling, CO) that BU has been pursuing, and Rashad was at a Bradley game earlier this season.

Here's an update...
NJC is 26-1, and the new junior college rankings will be out tomorrow, but last week they were ranked 4th in the nation (Division I juco) right behind Chipola (presently 3rd), Redlands (2nd), and Indian Hills (#1).
Their only loss was early in the season (11/24/06) to Dodge City CC), and now they have won 18 games in a row since then.

Austin is averaging 13ppg, 63%FG shooting, 7.5rpg.

[BradleyBrave]

Re: Rashad Austin

Rashad Austin is a 6-9 F/C from Northeastern Junior College (Sterling, CO) that BU has been pursuing, and Rashad was at a Bradley game earlier this season.

Here's an update...
NJC is 26-1, and the new junior college rankings will be out tomorrow, but last week they were ranked 4th in the nation (Division I juco) right behind Chipola (presently 3rd), Redlands (2nd), and Indian Hills (#1).
Their only loss was early in the season (11/24/06) to Dodge City CC), and now they have won 18 games in a row since then.

Austin is averaging 13ppg, 63%FG shooting, 7.5rpg.

I have from a VERY good source that Austin is only 6'7". Honestly, I would like a guy a little bigger, but he sounds like a good one nonetheless.

[PeoriaLou]

I'm looking at a ruler right now and 2 inches is nothing. So, it doesn't matter to me if he's 6'7 or 6'9, we need a guy who can take over Zach's place in the paint and this guy can do it.

JL wants this guy here and we'll know more in a few months if it's possible.

[bravesonly]

is he a skinny 6-7 or heavy 6-7...that could make a big difference too. i wouldnt mind having an eric coleman type fat*** clogging up the middle for us

[Big Mike]

I saw him on his visit here.....and he is big......he was a little taller than Ray Brown so 6'7 is a real height....but has some beef....he would weigh in around 240 to 250 IMO!

[MacabreMob]

He was closer to 6'7" (than 6'9") when I saw him. He is NOT skinny. With a little time to adjust to DI and under BU's weight/training program - he would be a VERY strong 6'7"+ addition in the paint. (IMO)

[bravesonly]

good news!!! i will sleep a little better tonight knowing this...

[TheHeemyMonster]

according to Northeastern's website he is listed at 6'7 240.... so Matt Salley's height plus 20 lbs or so which is a BIG difference IMO

[tornado]

Here is a long bio on Rashad Austin, it says he is a strong 6' 8", 230lb,
but that was before the 2005-2006 season started.
You decide...

http://gonjc.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/092605aab.html

[BradleyBrave]

Here is a long bio on Rashad Austin, it says he is a strong 6' 8", 230lb,
but that was before the 2005-2006 season started.
You decide...

http://gonjc.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/092605aab.html

No complaints...the guy looks like a monster. I trust the staff's judgement.

[mexicobufan]

The kid reminds me somewhat of Mike Williams as far as build???

[OrangeandBlack74]

He's not listed among the top 125 on Juco Junction, so I wonder just how good this kid really is?

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1690

Not questioning the staff's judgement, but there are others on the top 125 list (Charlie Coley, Wade Knapp) that have BU listed among those interested. Should they be a higher priority?

I do believe that a quality JC big is required for next year, to ease the transition for Thompson/Egolf.

[tornado]

He's not listed among the top 125 on Juco Junction, so I wonder just how good this kid really is?

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1690

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

[ER3]

http://louisville.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=22287

On his rivals.com page, he is listed as a 3-star recruit...and he had a ton of BCS programs listed in his 'college choices' section (Arizona, UCLA, Washington, USC, Notre Dame, Washington State, etc.)

It looks like this page may be a little out of date, but at least at one point in time he was pretty highly thought of...so it's not as if he is a completely unknown prospect that is 'coming out of nowhere' or anything like that...

No idea why he doesn't show up in the Juco rankings...but if BU is, in fact, in on this guy...I will give the staff the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise...

[Dubl R 1]

According the article posted here, this guy sounds too good to be true. A big time talent, now at a Juco where the coach is known for keeping his kids on the correct academic path. How good are our chances of getting this guy? He sounds exactly like what we need next year.