(2015) SG Shake Milton to SMU

[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

I had to mute the sound on that video. Otherwise, very nice.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,293]

ZERO people on the OU boards with his name in their username?

Rookies.

 

I'm changing my name to Alaska Shake!

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,621]

It has a nice ring to it.  Alaska Shake!

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,293]

I think since we have all these damned earthquakes up here, it is fitting....until he signs with IU

[Hutch89 2,946]

He has that floater looking good!


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[WayneFleekHoosier 49,621]

Voted Gatorade player of year this past year in Oklahoma. Found this excerpt. Love it!

The 6-foot-4, 190-pound junior guard averaged 28 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 63 percent from inside the arc and 88 percent from the free-throw line this past season, leading the Rams (21-6) to the Class 6A semifinals. A 2013 First Team All-State selection, he scored a season-high 40 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists in an 80-77, double-overtime win over Muskogee in early February.
Milton has maintained a 3.94 GPA in the classroom. A member of the National Honor Society, he has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics and in association with his church youth group.



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[WayneFleekHoosier 49,621]

Also

44.3 percent from three in Junior season.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 49,621]

From OwassoReporter:


“Shake” is not his given name, by the way. Malik was given his nickname as a connection to his father, who’s college nickname was “The Milk Man,” later dropped to just “Milk” when he played at Oklahoma Wesleyan and Texas A&M. And since the two were inseparable, “Milk-Shake” seemed appropriate.

And


“Definitely the best shooter I’ve coached,” Vancuren said. “Shake, as far as perimeter shooting, 15-footers, layups, he has the total game package as far as shooting is concerned. He handles the ball very well. He’s so calm and smooth. He never looks like he’s pushing. The game comes to him so easily. It’s a smoothness like he’s at peace with the game. You give him a gap, he’s going to finish at the rim. You back off, he’s going to hit the 3.”




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[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

WayneFleek---great info---like him more and more!  Great player---Great student---Great person!  An unbeatable combination!  What's not to like!

 

This is the kind of player we need to keep getting at IU!

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,621]

WayneFleek---great info---like him more and more! Great player---Great student---Great person! An unbeatable combination! What's not to like!

This is the kind of player we need to keep getting at IU!

Couldn't agree more.

I am a recruiting geek, but/and I'll take Shake over some 5 star Prima Donna every-stinking-day


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[LazOffTheBench 3,638]

The more I find out about who Shake is as a player and a person, the more I want him at IU.

 

Great basketball talent, a high GPA, and he volunteers in his community and church. Wow. Got to love that!

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Agree Laz---let's put the full court press on and sign him up! No wonder Crean has been so high on Juwan and Shake---now I get it too!  Another lesson that maybe the staff actually knows how to recruit!  I'm sure with them on this one!

[LockdownD 2,246]

Voted Gatorade player of year this past year in Oklahoma. Found this excerpt. Love it!
The 6-foot-4, 190-pound junior guard averaged 28 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 63 percent from inside the arc and 88 percent from the free-throw line this past season, leading the Rams (21-6) to the Class 6A semifinals. A 2013 First Team All-State selection, he scored a season-high 40 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists in an 80-77, double-overtime win over Muskogee in early February.
Milton has maintained a 3.94 GPA in the classroom. A member of the National Honor Society, he has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics and in association with his church youth group.
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Impressive young man. He's a strong student athlete. He values giving his time to community groups and functions because he knows it's not all about him. Oh yes, his stats indicate he's a gamer! Hope he adds "Hoosier commit" to his bio.

[COHoosier 0]

Any idea when he's going to choose?

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,621]

When I rant about the fact that high major D1 HS kids should have dominant HS STATS, this is what I am talking about.  I had a major, major gripe with Collin Hartman (for example).  He did not display the STATS or skills of a high major D1 player.

 

I realize that there are some exceptions like PREP school kids playing with 3-5 other D1 players, they must share the ball.  Stats will likely suffer. 

 

Generally though, as a rule, high major D1 players should be dominant in HS.

 

Shake appears to be just that AND more!!!!  28/6/4 

[ccgeneral 38,084]

Any idea when he's going to choose?

Welcome aboard. Before he leaves BTown on the 28th.  :wink:  

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,293]

Has anyone got any updates? Maybe from a twitter or some inside info?

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Has anyone got any updates? Maybe from a twitter or some inside info?

I don't have any insider info, but...

My mind's telling me no. But my body, my body's telling me yeah.

[Bowhunter 2,877]

Don't get me wrong. ... I want Shake here, but that video wasn't what I thought. He looks like a good get, just not sure why that video makes him a better get than a 5 star premi like was mentioned.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Don't get me wrong. ... I want Shake here, but that video wasn't what I thought. He looks like a good get, just not sure why that video makes him a better get than a 5 star premi like was mentioned.

I personally prefer him to a 5* one year player because he will stick around for at least 3 years IMO. It's so valuable to have a highly experienced PG like we'll have in Yogi these next two seasons. I also like all the other extras with this kid: grades, family, education, etc.