Bison89
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04-15-17 07:39 AM - Post#228742
In response to HuskyColonial
Wonder if he's done growing? Another inch or two would increase matchup problems for PL opponents.
Husky, that is a fair question. If he has grown about 3" and put on around 60-70# in the last two years, he might not be done growing.
Bucknell has had great success developing bigs. Hopefully, Newman will follow in that tradition.
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04-15-17 07:50 AM - Post#228743
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Just out of interest, does anybody know why Newman decommitted from Brown?
(Does one decommit of uncommit?)
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04-15-17 07:55 AM - Post#228744
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Just out of interest, does anybody know why Newman decommitted from Brown?
(Does one decommit of uncommit?)
I might have found the answer to my question on the HC board:
"Brown already has 3 players over 6-8 on their roster and had another recruit in the same class, Matt DeWolfe, coming in which might have impacted his decision to flip to Bucknell."--somedaycamesuddenly
HCHoops: http://www.newenglandrecruitingrepor t.com/news/st....
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Bison137
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04-15-17 10:00 AM - Post#228745
In response to Bison89
Wonder if he's done growing? Another inch or two would increase matchup problems for PL opponents.
Husky, that is a fair question. If he has grown about 3" and put on around 60-70# in the last two years, he might not be done growing.
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It is very unclear how much he has grown - possibly because newspapers and Internet sites sometimes don't update heights. During his 2015-16 season, some articles said he was 6-6 - but a couple called him 6-8. As for his weight, I am sure he hasn't weighed 170 lbs for a number of years. I think the 170 lbs was an error on one site that a couple others copied. An article in a Philly paper two years ago said he was 220. So who knows. But I have confidence that the 6-9 240 lbs is fairly accurate - especially since his official visit was only two weeks ago and they would have weighed/measured him then.
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MrPhillie
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04-15-17 02:06 PM - Post#228746
In response to Bison137
From the video posted above, there is no way he is 170 so that can be discarded. He absolutely looks at least 230 or more. He also looks like he has some nice skills although work is needed for even PL play. Quickness wouldn't hurt either. I know I'm being a little rough, but while he finished with many left handed layups, it would be nice to see some stronger finishes with power. But all in all, young Mr. Newman looks like he has a chance to be a decent contributor in the future.
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Paulie777
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04-15-17 10:00 PM - Post#228748
In response to MrPhillie
I also saw the video and he looks no bigger than any other player out there. No "wow factor" either. Its clear Nathan Davis has the program going in the right direction so I'm sure I will be pleasantly surprised next year. Right now as it stands next year we should be a top 5 ranked mid-major, Patriot league champion favorite, and an 8 to 12 seed for the big dance.
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HuskyColonial
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04-16-17 02:48 PM - Post#228751
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Pauliie that all sounds right to me. If the nonconference schedule offers more chances, an at-large bid is a reasonable possibility.
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Bison89
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04-18-17 07:41 AM - Post#228766
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Here are two photos of Newman signing letter of intent:
http://thacover2.com/ex-roman-catholic-for ward-pau...
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Bison89
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04-18-17 02:51 PM - Post#228767
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It would appear that this link is not working anymore. Sorry!
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Bison137
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04-18-17 03:01 PM - Post#228768
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It would appear that this link is not working anymore. Sorry!
Try this:
https://twitter.com/SASRIAthletics/status /85225519...
And this:
https://twitter.com/FootBasket/status/853 386548519...
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Bison89
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04-18-17 05:44 PM - Post#228770
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Thanks, 137.
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04-19-17 08:18 PM - Post#228812
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New England Recruiting Report: http://www.newenglandrecruitingrepor t.com/news/st....
Sounds like Bucknell might be getting a very solid player.
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04-19-17 11:21 PM - Post#228814
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"When he was forced to re-open his recruitment earlier this month..."
Forced?
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Bison89
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04-20-17 05:57 AM - Post#228815
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
BTW, I was wondering about that also. Inquiring minds want to know.
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HuskyColonial
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04-20-17 06:17 PM - Post#228825
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Nice write-up
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river rat
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04-20-17 08:10 PM - Post#228827
In response to HuskyColonial
If he really is 6'9 and 240 that would work in his favor as he seems to run the court well and made a few good passes and a couple of threes, skills that not all 6'9 guys have.
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Paulie777
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04-20-17 10:42 PM - Post#228830
In response to river rat
This Paul Newman is touted in some Bucknell circles as a potential sleeper superstar. Also, the woman have landed a 6'5" behemoth and there are discussions of implementing a zone defense around her.
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Bison137
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04-20-17 10:48 PM - Post#228831
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Also, the woman have landed a 6'5" behemoth and there are discussions of implementing a zone defense around her.
Are you talking about 6-5 MK Moore, who was a freshman this year but rarely played due to a couple of injuries? At this stage, she is very much a project but definitely has the potential to be a defensive presence.
There is no-one taller than 6-1 among the incoming frosh.
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Paulie777
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Paul Newman
04-21-17 10:47 AM - Post#228848
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Thats probably her, 137. MK Moore and Paul Newman are both projects with possibilities. MK Moore could be used in a novel zone defense which could potentially be a winning proposition. If Claire DeBoer can change roles after her success the first three years and not only propel her into player of the year and the team into the NCAA's, then how about MK Moore anchoring a zone? Paul Newman fits in well that he is both the essential player needed for success and his prospects for development in the first few years at Bucknell. Could he be as good as Muscala? No one knows at this point.
Edited by Paulie777 on 04-21-17 10:49 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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atlantabison
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Re: Paul Newman
04-21-17 02:10 PM - Post#228860
In response to Paulie777
Could he be as good as Muscala? No one knows at this point.
Your right we don't know, but as Muscala is the best ever to wear a Bucknell jersey we certainly can say that the odds are against it. Ever the optimist!
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