Where Will John Wall Commit?

memgrizzlies · Post #1 » by **memgrizzlies** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:03 pm

John Wall is the #1 ranked recruit in the country according to Scouts.com. He has put off his recruiting for a while now, and I'm sure every college wants John Wall to come to them. It looks like Memphis and Baylor are the front-runners, with Duke, Miami, Kansas, NC State, and Oregon still in the hunt. My question to you is where do you think John Wall will commit?

STRENGTHS
Ability to Create
Finisher
Speed/Quickness

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Changes Speeds
Mid-Range Game
Perimeter Shot

One of the top prospects in North Carolina's Class of 2009. Wall is extremely difficult to guard and his quickness to the hoop provides issues for defenders. His coming out party was at Reebok U. A speed merchant who specializes in separating himself from defenders, he's one of the fastest risers in his class. The perimeter game is the area needing improvement. Lock high-major prospect and a potential national level recruit.

John Wall Profile: http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p= ... id=3060204
John Wall Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcCmeJAlf1I

Post #2 » by **jman3134** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:18 pm

My bet is on Baylor because I think that he wants to be the go-to scorer on his team. On Memphis, he would have to share time with Henry and potentially Evans.

vincecarter4pres · Post #3 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:14 am

I'm thinking he throws everyone for a loop and goes to Arizona or UCLA if Jrue declares.

memgrizzlies · Post #4 » by **memgrizzlies** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:48 pm

vincecarter4pres wrote:I'm thinking he throws everyone for a loop and goes to Arizona or UCLA if Jrue declares.

No chance he does that.

MalReyn · Post #5 » by **MalReyn** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:37 pm

jman3134 wrote:My bet is on Baylor because I think that he wants to be the go-to scorer on his team. On Memphis, he would have to share time with Henry and potentially Evans.

My bet is on Baylor too. The fact that they are even still in the running this late speaks volumes, and I know one of the coaches there (or head of player development, some position) was his former AAU coach. They only hired him trying to get Wall.

druconn · Post #6 » by **druconn** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:48 pm

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. One of those schools is getting a stud though. If you haven't seen him play he will be playing at this years Nike Hoop Summit. Yahoo Sports is doing a live webcast of the game for free on April 11th at 10pm EST.

Check it out.

EricAnderson · Post #7 » by **EricAnderson** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:59 pm

Memphis is the leader

http://zagsblog.com/2009/03/21/wall-say ... is-leader/

MalReyn · Post #8 » by **MalReyn** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:04 pm

EricAnderson wrote:Memphis is the leader

http://zagsblog.com/2009/03/21/wall-say ... is-leader/

I'll believe it when he signs. Memphis already has an historically loaded class. I feel like at this point that's more of a deterrent than a draw (considering potentially playing time issues).

EricAnderson · Post #9 » by **EricAnderson** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:24 pm

MalReyn wrote:
EricAnderson wrote:Memphis is the leader

http://zagsblog.com/2009/03/21/wall-say ... is-leader/

I'll believe it when he signs. Memphis already has an historically loaded class. I feel like at this point that's more of a deterrent than a draw (considering potentially playing time issues).

John Wall will start and play major minutes with whatever school he goes to

MalReyn · Post #10 » by **MalReyn** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:29 pm

EricAnderson wrote:
MalReyn wrote:
EricAnderson wrote:Memphis is the leader

http://zagsblog.com/2009/03/21/wall-say ... is-leader/

I'll believe it when he signs. Memphis already has an historically loaded class. I feel like at this point that's more of a deterrent than a draw (considering potentially playing time issues).

John Wall will start and play major minutes with whatever school he goes to

You're saying he'd start over any PG in the country? He's good but that's a bold statement. Physically he's there, but mentally there's still a lot of room for improvement (However, I would agree he'd be the top PG prospect on any team he goes to, even if he doesn't start).

Anyway Memphis could easily have a new Fab Five next year:
C - DeMarcus Cousins
PF - Will Coleman (yes I know he's JC)
SF - Xavier Henry
SG - Nolan Dennis
PG - John Wall

And that wouldn't even include Darnell Dodson who's probably the weakest of the bunch (and a good player in his own right). Even if Evans goes pro, they're set for awhile...

Traveldude50 · Post #11 » by **Traveldude50** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:16 pm

If Evans goes pro Memphis, if not Baylor

Jackson 5ive · Post #12 » by **Jackson 5ive** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:25 am

Baylor- They hired his advisor already and I hear it's all but a done deal. If not there then I hear NC State. I also read where Duke never officially offered him.

vincecarter4pres · Post #13 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:18 am

Traveldude50's avatar is classic.

skiz2 · Post #14 » by **skiz2** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:03 am

I have two sources with this recruiting process one is telling me Memphis, the other is telling me NCSU for what it's worth.

commadoor 64 · Post #15 » by **commadoor 64** » Wed Apr 1, 2009 1:39 pm

I'm gonna say Kentucky.

Jackson 5ive · Post #16 » by **Jackson 5ive** » Thu Apr 2, 2009 3:20 am

commadoor 64 wrote:I'm gonna say Kentucky.

Me too. A source says he is taking his last official visit to Lexington, I would be shocked if he doesn't go there, Duke offered him over last weekend finally but I think it was a little too late! :oops:

Post #17 » by **Atlanta Hawk Fan** » Fri Apr 3, 2009 12:57 am

UK's JC PG and HS PG recruits under Gillispie both announced they are going elsewhere over the last day. Their starting PG last year looks likely to graduate early and move on to be with his wife and new born child. I am thinking UK has a very good chance here.

skiz2 · Post #18 » by **skiz2** » Fri Apr 3, 2009 9:02 pm

While it may be a longshot, and I kid you not. UNC and John Wall are flirting again...

Jackson 5ive · Post #19 » by **Jackson 5ive** » Sat Apr 4, 2009 5:37 pm

skiz2 wrote:While it may be a longshot, and I kid you not. UNC and John Wall are flirting again...

I saw that on rivals. Doesn't NC already have a 5 star in Strickland coming in next season though?

skiz2 · Post #20 » by **skiz2** » Sat Apr 4, 2009 10:42 pm

Money Mo wrote:
skiz2 wrote:While it may be a longshot, and I kid you not. UNC and John Wall are flirting again...

I saw that on rivals. Doesn't NC already have a 5 star in Strickland coming in next season though?

Strickland is more of a combo guard. Wall would give UNC 3 straight elite level PG's in Felton, Lawson, and Wall. I think its a longshot anyway, but I can dream right? Wall and Strickland would be a freakish backcourt.

Where Will John Wall Sign?