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2010 BU Recruit- Michael Ocherobia

ER3 said:
That would be great if he was ready to contribute from day 1...

I don't have any fears about him being a 'project' from a physical standpoint, that shouldn't be an issue...but from the standpoint of basketball IQ, basketball skills, and adjustment to the speed and size of the D-1 game, I'd be amazed if he were able to make that transition right away. I hope he proves me wrong, though.
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The guy has played against all the top prep schools in the country...why wouldn't he be more ready than Thompson?!

Also, I have seen the tapes...no comparison whatsoever to Collins...DC played against guys that were always much smaller than him even in JC and against mediocre talent.

This guy plays the best of the best and still produces! Just look at his line against South Kent...kid has the tools!

More than that, he will be a presence inside, which is what we have been lacking since POB...

What about this isn't a good get?!
 
I'd be happy with.......

15-18 mpg
7 ppg
6 rpg
3-4 HARD fouls/game ;)
1.5 blocked shots/game

If he gives us this I think we will have a VERY successful season.
 
The question for me now is, where does the third scholie go??
We have had 2 great commits now, and getting another one would be great. I want a good shooter or a 7 footer. What does JL and the staff want with the third scholie?

Is Bradley out of contention for JW now? I don't understand how Houston is a good option if he wants to stay close to his dad. But I'd like to know if we are in contention or not so I can just move on...

Apparently Henderson and Brust are both out. Is Ben Mills still an option? How we doing there? If we are looking at transfers I hope we are looking at shooters....is this the route we will go? Who are we looking at for transfers if Henderson is out?
 
SaintLouBrave22 said:
I believe these are good projections, and while attainable, they are not over the top...

Good post B4L!
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If we can get 18 mpg, someone who can play D against the other bigs, get his fair share of rebounds and command attention inside then I'll be completely satisfied. I also hope he is not shy about commanding the paint.
 
BUfan14 said:
The question for me now is, where does the third scholie go??
We have had 2 great commits now, and getting another one would be great. I want a good shooter or a 7 footer. What does JL and the staff want with the third scholie?

Is Bradley out of contention for JW now? I don't understand how Houston is a good option if he wants to stay close to his dad. But I'd like to know if we are in contention or not so I can just move on...

Apparently Henderson and Brust are both out. Is Ben Mills still an option? How we doing there? If we are looking at transfers I hope we are looking at shooters....is this the route we will go? Who are we looking at for transfers if Henderson is out?
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I wouldn't count on Wilkins any more.
I think the most likely possibility would be a transfer. Brust is not looking at Bradley. He will probably end up at Wisconsin or Northwestern since he won his appeal wit the Big Ten.
Mills is getting higher offers and I don't think henderson is looking at Bradley, but maybe he might.
There is a list of transfers-
http://community.foxsports.com/good...er_list;_coaching_carousel,_early_entry_links

and there is a very good chance one of those names surfaces at Bradley.
 
I have always been under the impression that the coaches weren't looking for a project. I have a good feeling that this MAN will be able to hold his own as good if not better than any other player on our roster that would play the 5 position.

7ppg
8rpg!
 
I'm pretty happy with the team we have right now and believe if the guys decide to put in the time this summer in improving their game we should be pretty good and with some quality depth across the board.
 
Future Walk-On said:
I have always been under the impression that the coaches weren't looking for a project. I have a good feeling that this MAN will be able to hold his own as good if not better than any other player on our roster that would play the 5 position.

7ppg
8rpg!
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2010 was, according to all the recruiting experts, a weak year for big men, especially in Illinois. 2011 may be a little better, but not much. I have heard that the coaching staff personally evaluated over 50 big men, and didn't think any of them could help up. Mike Ocherobia may not be an immediate impact player, but JL felt he was more physically gifted, and had a higher upside than any other prospect, including jucos.
 
Glad the MO info is out.....word is he can really get up and down the court for a big man, as good as the staff has seen.....no-predictions from me..just get him here and turn him lose! :mrgreen:
 
Da Coach said:
2010 was, according to all the recruiting experts, a weak year for big men, especially in Illinois. 2011 may be a little better, but not much. I have heard that the coaching staff personally evaluated over 50 big men, and didn't think any of them could help up. Mike Ocherobia may not be an immediate impact player, but JL felt he was more physically gifted, and had a higher upside than any other prospect, including jucos.
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I think at this point in the game this is a good get. We've found some of our best recruiting gems late in the spring and with little fanfare. Guys like Lawrence Wright, Will Franklin, and Theron Wilson immediately come to mind. Even Taylor Brown (who was a summer pickup) falls into that category. I've never seen Mike play so I don't know what he's capable of, but sometimes these unheralded late signees show up and surprise people, even the coaches. I look at it as a worst-case he's Sam Singh - big body, but can't really do much on either end; best case he's similar to a Zach Andrews where he can score in the paint with consistency, defend, and rebound with passion. Most likely it's probably somewhere in the middle.

I also want to note that with our overhauling of the coaching staff, I have more faith that we could perhaps maximize the talent and use of a guy like this than I would have before.
 
So to me the natural question now would be... Is BU done for this recruiting period?

Is it unreasonable to assume this could be in the NCAA Clearinghouse past the NLI end date & if so what's next? I'm guessing if it passes that date, but he is cleared we will still be on pins & needles until he enrolls and makes good on his commitment.
 
BUfan14 said:
The question for me now is, where does the third scholie go??
We have had 2 great commits now, and getting another one would be great. I want a good shooter or a 7 footer. What does JL and the staff want with the third scholie?

Is Bradley out of contention for JW now? I don't understand how Houston is a good option if he wants to stay close to his dad. But I'd like to know if we are in contention or not so I can just move on...

Apparently Henderson and Brust are both out. Is Ben Mills still an option? How we doing there? If we are looking at transfers I hope we are looking at shooters....is this the route we will go? Who are we looking at for transfers if Henderson is out?
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I actually would mindn't another wing TB/TW/Boogie type player. I feel that in our offense we really need these type of guys and they create quite a mismatch in the MVC. So I'd love to grab a 6'4' to 6'8' athlete. I wouldn't mind another big man either.
 
I would bank the last scholarship and go hard after fall kids next year. We've already got Donivine Stewart in place. If Webster comes on board, I would give him the keys to the recruiting 'Cadillac' and tell him to find some players to play with Donivine. With Stewart being anchored in already, I think there is potential for a great class.
 
Jack Bauer said:
I would bank the last scholarship and go hard after fall kids next year. We've already got Donivine Stewart in place. If Webster comes on board, I would give him the keys to the recruiting 'Cadillac' and tell him to find some players to play with Donivine. With Stewart being anchored in already, I think there is potential for a great class.
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I agree let the last ride roll over. I believe Harris will be on campus next year along with Stewart. We lose SM and AW. If Harris and Stewart get those two rides the last one would be the roll over. It is not manditory to roll it over but I think it is only used on an impact transfer if it is used on this recruiting class.
 
We do not have to use the last scholarship and can be a bit picky with it IMO. Unless they can fill a role or are a can't miss guy then I hope we keep it in our back pocket. You never know when an opportunity comes knocking.
 
BUfan14 said:
If we are looking at transfers I hope we are looking at shooters....is this the route we will go? Who are we looking at for transfers if Henderson is out?
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I agree, especially with the shooters that will be gone this time next year. A shooter with 3 years remaining would be ideal! :)
 
Da Coach said:
I wouldn't count on Wilkins any more.
I think the most likely possibility would be a transfer. Brust is not looking at Bradley. He will probably end up at Wisconsin or Northwestern since he won his appeal wit the Big Ten.
Mills is getting higher offers and I don't think henderson is looking at Bradley, but maybe he might.
There is a list of transfers-
http://community.foxsports.com/good...er_list;_coaching_carousel,_early_entry_links

and there is a very good chance one of those names surfaces at Bradley.
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shaunguth said:
I agree, especially with the shooters that will be gone this time next year. A shooter with 3 years remaining would be ideal! :)
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Thanks for the info DC! I haven't been counting on JW since the whole Iowa St. debacle, but I just wish it would be for sure 100% finished so I can move on from him.

I wouldn't be all that disappointed if we did just hold the scholie if nothing great comes around, and JL feels next years class is better. The fear I have with doing that though, is as Shaunguth pointed out, we lose our best three 3-point shooters next year. We don't have what I would call a pure shooter unless JE can become that the following year. I think we need to pair a shooter like Henderson with the slashing guards like DSE, JE, WL, and DS. Shooters with slashers are a great combo that opens the floor more for both types. If we don't get a guy this year, we would either have to get a JUCO or freshman shooter to step right in the following year, and I don't really want to go that route. You can't live without 3 shooters in college basketball.

So what Shaunguth said would be my ideal get too for the last scholie, now if that shooter happened to be 6'4-6'8 and athletic like amckillip wants that would be a perfect world. But we need a 3 shooter for the following year first IMO. That is why JW would have been perfect here as an athletic tall guy who can shoot.....Oh well.
 
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