JDBison2010
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07-31-12 12:30 PM - Post#131230
Looks like BRW may be getting a UTSA game in the future.
https://twitter.com/TexasHoopsGASO/status /23033788...
"Just spoke with John Azzinaro from SA Brennan/Team Magic (AZ) and he has committed to #Bucknell"
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Bison137
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John Azzinaro
07-31-12 12:50 PM - Post#131231
In response to JDBison2010
Had offers from Rice, Weber State, UNCG, others?
Azzinaro's Rivals page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recru iting...
Articles:
http://fivestarbasketball .com/commitment-corner/10...
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/ar t...
http://www.nisd.net/athletics/sites/nisd.net.athle...
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/hi g...
http://www.hoopsreport.com/player_database_detai ls...
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cac...
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ericatbucknell
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John Azzinaro
07-31-12 01:19 PM - Post#131235
In response to Bison137
Score. I was really hoping we'd land this kid specifically and that Paulsen would be able to cash in on his recent on-court success to land somewhat higher level recruits generally.
Ranked 25th in the state's class of 2013 by Texashoops.com (Rivals)... not shabby considering Texas typically sends 15-20 players to BCS conferences each year.
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Bison137
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07-31-12 01:42 PM - Post#131237
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Stat page:
http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/brennan- bears...
Averaged 24.1 ppg. Hit 52% on twos, 40% on threes, 81% from the line. Averaged 3.5 apg (second on team). A:TO ratio (likely not accurate): 1.32:1 .
One good sign is his performance from January to the end of the year: 28 ppg, 56% on 2-pointers, 48% on 3-pointers, and 87% from the line. His final four games - districts and states - produced the following stats: 33 ppg, 57% on 2-pointers, 46% on 3-pointers, and 88% from the line.
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Bison137
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John Azzinaro
07-31-12 01:48 PM - Post#131238
In response to Bison137
I may be completely wrong but I have a feeling that he may end up being a PG the way Bryson Johnson did. Looking at Azzinaro's scoring ability and his 40%+ shooting on threes - plus descriptions of him that mention a great ability to shoot off the dribble - I could easily see his role being more of a SG offensively - especially given that BU will have three other PG's when he arrives. His size (5'10" or perhaps 5'11") wouldn't be a liability defensively since he could guard the other team's PG while the bigger PG's (Hill/Kaspar) guarded the SG.
Based on his H.S. stats this past year, it appears he may have already been playing a fair amount off of the ball. He averaged 3.5 apg but Brennan had another starting guard who rarely scored but led the team in assists with 4.0 apg.
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JDBison2010
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07-31-12 01:59 PM - Post#131239
In response to Bison137
With those numbers, I'm not sure why I've seen him being described as "pass first"
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KenZ
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07-31-12 02:04 PM - Post#131240
In response to JDBison2010
awesome, looks like a really good get
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JDBison2010
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07-31-12 02:29 PM - Post#131243
In response to KenZ
Here's an article from today on his commitment
http://d1nation.com/2012/07/31/san-antoni o-brennan...
Article also cites an offer from UCSB
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mattie g
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07-31-12 02:52 PM - Post#131245
In response to JDBison2010
Nice pickup. Sounds like a really solid player, especially on the offensive end.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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Re: John Azzinaro
07-31-12 04:00 PM - Post#131252
In response to JDBison2010
Yeee-ha! Here's my modest proposal for Azzinaro-centric scheduling:
Freshman: UT-San Antonio
Sophomore: Rice
Junior: Texas A&M
Senior: Texas
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JDBison2010
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07-31-12 04:29 PM - Post#131255
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
http://www.areacodesbasketball.com/2012/07/31/azzi...
Another article on Azzinaro's commitment. Sounds a little bit like C.J's recruitment at Lehigh in that Bucknell has been with him from the start. Who knows, maybe he'll hit a growth spurt too
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07-31-12 04:54 PM - Post#131260
In response to JDBison2010
Uh oh. My scheduling dreams are suddenly less vivid:
"Azzinaro played aau basketball this summer with Etop Udo-Ema and the Compton Magic team The Magic (AZ) based out of Arizona where his family resides."
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Bison137
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07-31-12 05:08 PM - Post#131261
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Uh oh. My scheduling dreams are suddenly less vivid:
"Azzinaro played aau basketball this summer with Etop Udo-Ema and the Compton Magic team The Magic (AZ) based out of Arizona where his family resides."
One of the articles I linked above mentions that he is part of a military family and once attended four schools in four years. Apparently his family moved again. I wonder if he will complete his final year of H.S. in Texas or play for a new Arizona team.
By next year, BRW, maybe his family will move back to San Antonio.
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Bison89
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08-01-12 01:45 AM - Post#131266
In response to Bison137
One of the articles linked above by d1nation.com mentioned other offers:
"Azzinaro chose Bucknell over offers from Rice, North Carolina-Greensboro, Evansville, UC Irvine, UC Riverside and others. He based his decision on the superior academics, mixed with the excellence of the basketball program."
I wonder what "others".
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Bison137
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08-01-12 02:23 AM - Post#131267
In response to Bison89
One of the articles linked above by d1nation.com mentioned other offers:
"Azzinaro chose Bucknell over offers from Rice, North Carolina-Greensboro, Evansville, UC Irvine, UC Riverside and others. He based his decision on the superior academics, mixed with the excellence of the basketball program."
I wonder what "others".
The linked article above from "areacodesnation" says the following: "The 5 foot 11 2013 prospect from Brennan High School in San Antonio, TX picked Bucknell over Rice, Pepperdine, UNC Greensboro, Albany, UC Irvine, Houston and Army." If worded properly, those would have to be offers. Putting the two lists together, BU presumably beat out Rice, Houston, and Evansville among others.
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ericatbucknell
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08-01-12 10:29 AM - Post#131268
In response to Bison137
The linked article above from "areacodesnation" says the following: "The 5 foot 11 2013 prospect from Brennan High School in San Antonio, TX picked Bucknell over Rice, Pepperdine, UNC Greensboro, Albany, UC Irvine, Houston and Army." If worded properly, those would have to be offers. Putting the two lists together, BU presumably beat out Rice, Houston, and Evansville among others.
That's a pretty dangerous assumption to make. 'Picked over' lists are often grossly inflated.
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Bison137
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08-01-12 10:42 AM - Post#131269
In response to ericatbucknell
Yes, I know. That's why I said IF the article was worded properly. I realize it may not be.
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Bison89
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08-02-12 05:14 PM - Post#131348
In response to Bison137
I like that this article lists Azzinaro as one of the Top 10 West Coast PG to watch in July:
http://www.areacodesbasketball.com/2012/07/31/azzi...
Phoenix, AZ – Area Codes Basketball has learned that 2013 PG John Azzinaro gave a verbal last night to Bucknell.
“Bucknell has been watching me since day 1, and I feel this is going to be the best situation for my career and education”, said Azzinaro.
Azzinaro visited Bucknell last summer on an unofficial and got to know the staff, also he visited Oregon State University because of his relationship with assistant coach David Grace.
“It was a tough decision because Rice also recruited along side with Bucknell and stood by watching John the entire time as well. Adam Cohen did an outstanding job recruiting John, and we want to thank the Rice coaching staff for their support”, said John Azzinaro Sr.
Azzinaro played aau basketball this summer with Etop Udo-Ema and the Compton Magic team The Magic (AZ) based out of Arizona where his family resides. Azzinaro played in several Area Codes Basketball events and Chad Groth’s Elite 8 in the Desert and was selected All-Tourney.
Azzinaro also played in the Full Court Presss All-West Camp in Long Beach, CA the past couple years and was selected to the All Star Game in the camp.
Chad Groth of Area Codes Basketball Scouting Service ranked John Azzinaro as one of the Top 10 PG on the West Coast to watch this July.
“Johnny is a very smart player with a high basketball IQ. He understands the game and can score the ball either getting to the basket or with a mid-range pull up, one of the quickest ball handlers I have seen this spring and summer and is a tough defender. Johnny is also an excellent student with honors and he will do fine at Bucknell”, said Groth.
Azzinaro also spent time playing with Vernon Holmes of the Arizona Dream Team while in Phoenix. “Azzinaro is a great kid and one of the best guards I ever coached, said Holmes.
The 5 foot 11 2013 prospect from Brennan High School in San Antonio, TX picked Bucknell over Rice, Pepperdine, UNC Greensboro, Albany, UC Irvine, Houston and Army.
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Bison89
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08-08-12 01:47 PM - Post#131496
In response to Bison89
Little did we know that John Azzinaro is a "international phenomenon" . . . . at least that it was this blog says:
http://xdspn.com/ArizonaDreamTeam/List s/Announceme...
BTW, it would appear that his nickname is Jazz.
GO JAZZ!
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John Azzinaro
08-08-12 02:22 PM - Post#131497
In response to Bison89
Thanks, '89. Well, my Texas scheduling dreams are officially dashed:
"...this true point guard who recently transferred from Brennan High School in Texas and is currently attending Desert Vista high school in Phoenix..."
Perhaps San Antonio's DJ MacLeay will come our way.
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Bison89
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08-08-12 04:29 PM - Post#131501
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BRW, it did seem strange that everything about him was pointing toward AZ but his high school was in TX.
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HoleinOne
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Re: John Azzinaro
08-08-12 06:25 PM - Post#131502
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Outstanding. For those of us in process of moving to Dallas, hope this area generates interest as well. Great recruiting territory.
Now if we can only attract some of the local centers and power forwards....
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KenZ
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08-12-12 01:08 PM - Post#131558
In response to HoleinOne
Recent Bucknell commit, John Azzinaro showed way he is San Antonio's best scorer and one of the top in the state.
http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1395644
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Bison137
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08-23-12 09:32 PM - Post#131775
In response to KenZ
Recent youtube interview with Azzinaro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVHuY1Mz0R0
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Bison89
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08-24-12 08:43 AM - Post#131784
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It was kind of tough to hear the interview, but I think that Azzinaro said that he was first team all state or first team all city. Which is correct?
Also, the coach talked about him being a pass first PG who lead San Antonio in scoring. Does anybody know if he can shoot the 3?
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JPM
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John Azzinaro
08-24-12 09:44 AM - Post#131786
In response to Bison89
First team all-STATE Class 4-A.
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 2011-2012 All State Boys Basketball Teams
Edited by JPM on 08-24-12 09:45 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Bison137
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08-24-12 11:28 AM - Post#131790
In response to Bison89
Also, the coach talked about him being a pass first PG who lead San Antonio in scoring. Does anybody know if he can shoot the 3?
He can definitely shoot the three. Shot 76-192 (40%) last season. Better, he hit 48% on threes during the second half of the year. Despite the "pass first" comments, it's clear he often played off the ball, since he didn't even lead his team in assists. I expect he will see significant time at SG on offense, perhaps taking over the Bryson Johnson role.
One thing I'm excited about is that he can reportedly shoot accurately off the dribble - something that very few BU players have been able to do. I'm not talking about taking a jump shot after a soft dribble or two, with no close defender - but rather pulling up quickly for a mid-range jumper after making an aggressive move to the basket while tightly defended.
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JDBison2010
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11-13-12 10:19 AM - Post#134835
In response to Bison137
Azzinaro with 31 in a loss. Marcus Keene (Youngstown State) put up 37 in the win. Sounds like the two were guarding each other
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/artic l...
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BuffaloBison
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11-13-12 10:24 AM - Post#134836
In response to JDBison2010
Sounds like the two were guarding each other.
Does this mean we should worry about Azzinaro's defense?
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JDBison2010
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11-13-12 10:26 AM - Post#134837
In response to BuffaloBison
Sounds like the two were guarding each other.
Does this mean we should worry about Azzinaro's defense?
I didn't want to say it since it's the first game of the season. Let's just focus on the 31 for the time being
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John Azzinaro
11-13-12 12:40 PM - Post#134843
In response to JDBison2010
Azzinaro (who will be spending his senior year in San Antonio after all) was also named to the "Pre-Season All Area Team"
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/hi g...
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Bison89
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Re: John Azzinaro
11-13-12 01:14 PM - Post#134846
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
BRW, do you plan to see any of his games?
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