(2023) - C Xavier Booker to Michigan State

[BtownStrength 993]

33 minutes ago, Demo said:

And the correct answer to how much we’re cutting our list to is…….

Wow lot of schools in there. Interesting that neither Duke nor UK made the cut. 

[Stuhoo 75,564]

8 minutes ago, BtownStrength said:

Wow lot of schools in there. Interesting that neither Duke nor UK made the cut. 

Duke is likely no longer recruiting him 

[lillurk 3,668]

56 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Duke is likely no longer recruiting him 

And UK hasn’t offered, which tells me other targets are higher priority.

Whether he knows it or not, he’s not a fit in Calipari’s system. (Thus other targets are UK priorities.) I still assume they’ll have their chance if they want it.

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

This is not the list of a top 5 recruit.  

[Banksyrules 4,232]

If Woodson wants him, I’m fine with it.  He knows potential when he sees it. 

[go iu bb 4,789]

51 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

This is not the list of a top 5 recruit.  

That was my first thought when I saw the list. Certainly not a normal lousy for a top 5 player at any position but certainly not one for a top 5 big. I had flashbacks to Lander's list which was not impressive for a 5* player. This case is a bit different with Duke and Kansas at least offering but I don't think they recruited him hard.

I'm still not sold on him so I won't be very disappointed if he goes elsewhere. He's killing it in AAU games but still didn't have super impressive numbers this past HS season - which a 5* 6'11" who has range should be able to easily do. 

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

43 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

If Woodson wants him, I’m fine with it.  He knows potential when he sees it. 

Yep.  Definitely feels like somebody else is our plan A.  

[go iu bb 4,789]

2 crystal ball picks for MSU. 1 is from an MSU homer but the other is Travis Branham who gave it a 7 confidence.

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

1 hour ago, go iu bb said:

2 crystal ball picks for MSU. 1 is from an MSU homer but the other is Travis Branham who gave it a 7 confidence.

Interesting that it happens while we have another C on campus. Who knows though recruiting even crazier now with NIL

[Old Friend 8,389]

On 7/25/2022 at 2:33 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

On potential he 100% percent is a one and done talent.  On production, meh, not nearly as likely.  He has been dominant in the circuit since the HS season with the free flowing offense of AAU type basketball.    I don't think it will translate into a Jabari Smith type year IMO.  But the scouts will love that he is the next Kevin Durant type player/frame/skillset.  

Is that true?  Has he really been compared to Durant??   This kid isn't even close to Jaren Jackson, let alone Durant.   Lots of hype, some obvious potential; but jeesh??  Kevin Durant??     No.  Not even a relevant comparison except for the way they are physically built.   I'm built like Quentin Nelson.  But......

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,957]

Jamie Shaw's convinced it's Sparty which isn't particularly shocking news.

https://www.on3.com/news/intel-ranking-the-contenders-for-5-star-xavier-booker/

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,740]

4 hours ago, Old Friend said:

Is that true?  Has he really been compared to Durant??   This kid isn't even close to Jaren Jackson, let alone Durant.   Lots of hype, some obvious potential; but jeesh??  Kevin Durant??     No.  Not even a relevant comparison except for the way they are physically built.   I'm built like Quentin Nelson.  But......

No, I’m saying he’s long and lanky, athletic, has soft hands and can shoot it. The scouts are naturally going to try to pigeon hole guys like that as the next KD.   He’s had some REALLY impressive performances and some so-so stuff. Many have questioned his motor. I don’t think anyone actually believes he’s a KD but he’s got a similar physique and skill set.  

[Hoosier Roots 721]

Safe to say this might not turn out well. We have fan pages arguing with Xavier's family members smh. 

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

31 minutes ago, Hoosier Roots said:

Safe to say this might not turn out well. We have fan pages arguing with Xavier's family members smh. 

Why people why.  

[Stuhoo 75,564]

Xavier Booker's family should also be aware that speculation by fans happens because fans care about what happens. The fact that fans care a lot? That is the foundation of all of the love, adulation, fame, and NIL/pro development associated with big time college basketball.

Family back-and-forthing with fans that speculate is a losing battle and almost never a good idea, even when family doesn't like what some fans say.

[Demo 17,349]

18 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Xavier Booker's family should also be aware that the speculation by fans is because fans care about what happens. The fact that fans care a lot? That is the foundation of all of the love, adulation, fame, and NIL/pro development associated with big time college basketball.

Family back-and-forthing with fans that speculate is a losing battle and almost never a good idea, even when family doesn't like what some fans say.

This. Right. Here.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,740]

Yeah, the Xavier Booker to Indiana stuff is over. I moved on and I think the fanbase might as well too. People that know, know. Wish him success and move along, imo.


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[Uspshoosier 44,219]

Committing today at 2 

[MemphisHoosier 1,915]

1 minute ago, Uspshoosier said:

Committing today at 2 

Is Sparty the move here?

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,740]

Is Sparty the move here?

Yes, indeed.


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