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Golden recruiting a top 100 big from Gainesville

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by G8rmann, Jun 18, 2023.

  1. G8rmann

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  2. GatorPlanet

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    Nice to have a top-100 prospect in your own backyard. Is Scottie Wilbekin's dad still the coach there?
     
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  3. RD_gator

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    Then there is Joel Embid from the Rock who considered playing for Florida but ultimately picked Kansas (in ?2013).



    A small Florida high school was part of Joel Embiid's NBA MVP journey

    Joel Embiid’s high school coach kicked him out of first practice
     
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  4. RD_gator

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    Hopefully this time, Florida will have better luck in landing a top Gainesville basketball product like Ryan Jones.
     
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  5. tampajack1

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    I was not aware that Embiid ever seriously considered Florida. He was only at The Rock for one year and had no other ties to UF.
     
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    i agree. i believe he was once considered a top-15 overall / 5 star in his class a year or two ago. seems like the evaluators have cooled on his game, but he would definitely be a welcomed addition.
     
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  8. rserina

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    I definitely think his teammate, Sammie Yeanay, has more upside. Super athletic and physical with a developing handle and shot. But Jones could be a very solid stretch four, or even small ball five in short stints. Not sure about his ability to defend the three, but could play there offensively, too.
     
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  9. GatorPlanet

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    Has The Rock evolved into one of these private high school basketball factories that recruits players nationally and plays outside the FHSAA?
     
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    you might be right as John Bol is transferring there
     
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    Can any of the NIL groups offer players a deal if they attend The Rock with the "understanding" of signing with Florida at a later date? I'm wondering what the system will even allow or if it could be under deferred payments or some loophole. If so I could see The Rock as Florida's future development ground or feeder school for basketball. I understand lots of money flows thru IMG to get players there and back for the right plan, whether it be before they are famous or if success comes later. I would think The Rock would only be for a very select few on the roster. Besides the kids of the pastoral staff gotta get playing time too.
     
  12. GatorPlanet

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    I sincerely hope high schools aren't evolving into a minor league farm system for colleges.
     
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  13. Crusher

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    The Rock School is far from what I would call a real HS.
     
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  14. GatorPlanet

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    Elaborate, please.
     
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    It’s been like that with Montverde.
     
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  16. DeepPurpleGator

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    No, Svend Wilbekin is a pastor in Tampa now.
     
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