besnoah
Masters Student
Posts: 803
Reg: 12-14-05
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08-05-19 09:49 PM - Post#286777
Josh Gershon
2020 West Coast Elite PG Clark Slajchert has committed to Penn.
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besnoah
Masters Student
Posts: 803
Reg: 12-14-05
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08-05-19 09:54 PM - Post#286778
In response to besnoah
Kyle Smith and Wazzu came in with an offer late. His brother is at Dartmouth.
Some highlights from this spring here:
https://youtu.be/F2R9BJDUq5g
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Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1899
Reg: 11-29-04
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08-06-19 03:24 AM - Post#286780
In response to besnoah
I am puzzled at this one. He's listed as 6-0 and 150lbs. He's unrated by most services. His video looks competent but not amazing. He doesn't appear to have enough strength to be a top Ivy caliber player. My first impression was that he might be an AI admit.
That said, he seems to be averaging 30ppg and scoring about half of his team's points. That is very impressive.
I'm trying to think of who reminds me of. Patrick Lucas Perry?
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91Quake
PhD Student
Posts: 1125
Reg: 11-22-04
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08-06-19 07:33 AM - Post#286781
In response to Penndemonium
He avereaged 32 ppg last year shooting 50% from 3. He just added a late offer from Washington State and was reported to have 25 offers. Not sure what his role will be but could be a shooter/scorer off the bench?
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32811
Reg: 11-21-04
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08-06-19 08:04 AM - Post#286782
In response to 91Quake
A guy who can really shoot always is welcome. We could have used someone with those numbers last year, for sure.
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AsiaSunset
Postdoc
Posts: 4361
Reg: 11-21-04
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08-06-19 08:49 AM - Post#286783
In response to Penndemonium
Bryce Aiken was listed at 5-9 150 pounds at this stage of his high school career. I doubt this player plays at 150 lbs and he may end up a few inches taller. There's no certainty about that 2nd point but his brother is 6'5".
I think Donahue sees somebody who can compete and play well at our level. He clearly wasn't going to be offered by North Carolina or Kentucky but a bunch of other college coaches who saw him play seem to agree with Steve.
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T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
PhD Student
Posts: 1171
Loc: Our Nation's Capital
Reg: 01-18-05
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08-06-19 09:55 AM - Post#286787
In response to AsiaSunset
Now for the crucial question: How does he pronounce his last name?
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10Q
Professor
Posts: 23368
Loc: Suburban Philly
Reg: 11-21-04
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08-06-19 11:03 AM - Post#286789
In response to T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
Perfectly, every time
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Penndemonium
PhD Student
Posts: 1899
Reg: 11-29-04
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Clark Slajchert
08-06-19 11:04 AM - Post#286790
In response to T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
I just can't picture being 150 lbs in the league anymore, unless you have an Ibby Jaaber type of wiry strength or Allen Iverson quickness.
Maybe this makes more sense in the world of Donahue's position-less guards. As many have pointed out, we sure could use some shooters.
Edited by Penndemonium on 08-06-19 11:04 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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10Q
Professor
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Loc: Suburban Philly
Reg: 11-21-04
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08-06-19 11:16 AM - Post#286791
In response to Penndemonium
Spud Webb might beg to differ.
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Silver Maple
Postdoc
Posts: 3775
Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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08-06-19 11:21 AM - Post#286792
In response to 10Q
Spud Webb played 100 years ago.
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10Q
Professor
Posts: 23368
Loc: Suburban Philly
Reg: 11-21-04
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08-06-19 11:24 AM - Post#286793
In response to Silver Maple
I'm thinking he could have succeeded in any year's Ivy.
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Silver Maple
Postdoc
Posts: 3775
Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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08-06-19 11:33 AM - Post#286794
In response to 10Q
Well, he won an NBA slam dunk contest at 5' 7". He transcended his height, and was probably a bit of a freak of nature.
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10Q
Professor
Posts: 23368
Loc: Suburban Philly
Reg: 11-21-04
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08-06-19 11:38 AM - Post#286795
In response to Silver Maple
Yes. To succeed in the Ivy, a really normal-sized guy has to have incredible skills.
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rbg
Postdoc
Posts: 3052
Reg: 10-20-14
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08-06-19 12:02 PM - Post#286797
In response to T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
From last year's Dartmouth Game Notes -
Slajchert . . SLACK-ert
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Silver Maple
Postdoc
Posts: 3775
Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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08-06-19 12:19 PM - Post#286799
In response to rbg
We haven't had a slacker since Henry Brooks.
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The Pine
Freshman
Posts: 61
Reg: 02-22-15
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Clark Slajchert
08-06-19 03:05 PM - Post#286805
In response to Silver Maple
Henry Brooks!
Still trying to forget him and that whole Allen nightmare.
If Kyle Smith liked this guy, it is good enough for me.
Edited by The Pine on 08-06-19 03:06 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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TheLine
Professor
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Age: 60
Reg: 07-07-09
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08-06-19 03:13 PM - Post#286806
In response to palestra38
A guy who can really shoot always is welcome. We could have used someone with those numbers last year, for sure.
This.
He can shoot from range, looks to have nice fluid mechanics, and also seems to be athletic enough. What's the downside here?
Plus Kyle Smith knows talent so if he was in then we're in good company.
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PennFan10
Postdoc
Posts: 3585
Reg: 02-15-15
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Clark Slajchert
08-07-19 03:10 PM - Post#286823
In response to TheLine
The kid was the leading scorer on a top tier Under Armour circuit team that finished 9-5 against some of the best players in the country. He averaged 14 ppg,2.2 apg, 1.1 A/TO, shot 55% from 3 and made 90% of his free throws.
We can use this kid for sure and his abilities are more quantifiable than most recruits. The UAA circuit, along with Nike's EYBL are the top AAU platforms around. Most of the highlights are from this summer w Under Armour.
I would bet he can play in the Ivy League no problem.
Edited by PennFan10 on 08-07-19 03:12 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Mike Porter
Postdoc
Posts: 3618
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Reg: 11-21-04
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Clark Slajchert
08-07-19 08:25 PM - Post#286837
In response to PennFan10
Yeah based on:
- Being a top performer on his HS team in CA
- Playing for a top AAU team and putting up good numbers
- Having 25 offers including PAC12 offer to Washington State and Kyle Smith
- It’s duplicate Kyle Smith really does have a great eye for talent, so worth mentioning 2X.
This looks like a very good thing pickup. I do find it interesting though that we have 2X 2020 PG commitments. Just hope this doesn’t rule out Jamal Mashburn Jr.!
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