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Ryan edwards commits to ....
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I heard that too and was a little surprised he was on their radar. I've watched him play numerous times and did see big improvement last year. He will remain a project in my opinion but has nice hands, touch, and footwork. Sometimes I think people forget about size being a factor in itself and he has that. I think Edwards will have to get a little quicker to be able to take advantage and block shots like he has in HS.
mtgrizrule
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Kudos to Ryan Edwards. He must have listened to those telling him what he needed to do. A year ago, I was at the team camp. Then, he was nowhere near a mid major Div 1 recruit. I seen a kid with good size, average athleticism, good hands, okay feet, good feet, good passer. He was not very physical, and got by simply on his size, verses his competition.
Offense was inconsistent, with some very nice looking shots, moves, and touch. The next time down court, very rushed, and no touch. Apparently, he spent a lot of time on his offense. Defensively he was pretty good, and very seldom out of position, just some work on footwork, and how to go up straight, to avoid foul trouble (pretty typical of many bigs at his stage.)
Basically, I seen the high ceiling for him, but did not know how much work he would put in to get to that point. Congrats Ryan, hope to see you in a GRIZ uniform.
Offense was inconsistent, with some very nice looking shots, moves, and touch. The next time down court, very rushed, and no touch. Apparently, he spent a lot of time on his offense. Defensively he was pretty good, and very seldom out of position, just some work on footwork, and how to go up straight, to avoid foul trouble (pretty typical of many bigs at his stage.)
Basically, I seen the high ceiling for him, but did not know how much work he would put in to get to that point. Congrats Ryan, hope to see you in a GRIZ uniform.
Well this thread is perhaps the most confusing thread I've seen in some time. We see that he committed to Gonzaga, and then someone else thinks he's not D1 material, and another thinks he committed to the Griz. The big question is has he committed anywhere? I see nothing official.
Mslacat
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Ryan gave a solid Commitment to Gonzaga.
Montana and Washington State were the two others on his short list
Ryan did not get out on the AAU circuit much so, most of his recruiting came from Northwest D-1 schools
Ryan is a definitely a D-1 prospect only question is at what level.
Montana and Washington State were the two others on his short list
Ryan did not get out on the AAU circuit much so, most of his recruiting came from Northwest D-1 schools
Ryan is a definitely a D-1 prospect only question is at what level.
mtgrizrule
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Sudzilla said:
As much as I would like to Montana get a home grown big, I think you are selling Gonzaga short. They have more NBA bigs than we do. Turiaf, has been around awhile now. This year, Robert Sacre was just drafted too. Sorry, but their recent bigs have gone further than Montana Bigs.
Got to admit, Tinkle gets the most out of his bigs during college, but has yet to coach a NBA big. Qvale is as close as we have come. :thumb:
good for him, he will need some freshman seasoning once at GU, but with patience and coaching he could be a steady player. His biggest asset is that he has the bulk and size to take up some defensive space, his inside shot is good and he can get his share of rebounds.
But, the quickness of the D1 game will be a test for him and GU plays a big time schedule too. I think they bring him along with patience and he will be an asset once he adjusts to the speed of the bigger time.
But, the quickness of the D1 game will be a test for him and GU plays a big time schedule too. I think they bring him along with patience and he will be an asset once he adjusts to the speed of the bigger time.
HighLineGRIZ
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PTGrizzly said:
Never seen the kid play and know absolutely nothing about him, but I'd have to agree. Kids that are 7 feet with strength and good feet are worth a scholarship. The fact that this kid was able to recieve out of state interest from High major programs without playing in the AAU circuit is telling and Gonzaga has always been know for doing a great job of scouting under-the-radar recruits with good potential.
Dissapointed we weren't able to land him.
PTGrizzly said:
How many 7 footers with potential should we sign? We got a new one from Wyoming. Should we just sign 4 or 5 of them and pray that one develops? A kid can either play, or not play at this level. I have been told that this kid is not a Div. I player. Not me talking, but someone within the Montana high school coaching ranks whom I respect.
Not me talking, but a college coach named Mark Few disagrees, and thinks he is a D1 player. Thanks for the inside information from a high school coach whom you respect, though. I trust your insider information on talent much more so than a coach who has sent seven guys to the NBA.Growler1 said:
Mslacat
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Growler1 said:
He IS a D-1 kid. He held at least 4 offers from D-1 programs that I had heard, so that questions has been answered. I saw him play a few times last year and I had my questions. I but there was no doubt in my mind he would be playing D-1 ball down the line. My major concern was his foot speed and conditioning. He does though have a lot of attributes coaches love to see in Big kids, soft hands good foot work, and decent lateral movement. Big up side to him as long as he gets and stays in shape. Last year I really thought he would most likely sign with the Griz and then redshirt a year for development and conditioning. I will admit, Gonzaga offering surprised me.
mtgrizrule
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He is a D1 recruit only on potential. 13 months ago, I honestly did not see a player ready for Div 1 ball. It shows he has worked on his game a lot. Even with that, he will need a redshirt year, more than likely. Granted, I have not seen him play since, but the word, "project" comes to mind.
If he works hard at it, he will be a good Div 1 player. IF he chooses to not work hard, Growler, might be right, he may not make it in Div 1. I would not be surprised either way. Goes to show, what an advantage it is to be 7 foot. I do hope he makes it, but do have my doubts.
If he works hard at it, he will be a good Div 1 player. IF he chooses to not work hard, Growler, might be right, he may not make it in Div 1. I would not be surprised either way. Goes to show, what an advantage it is to be 7 foot. I do hope he makes it, but do have my doubts.
