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'11 OH G Traevon Jackson (Official Offer)

TroyD92 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:16:38 GMT

Westerville (OH) Westerville South
AAU-All Ohio Red

Ht:6'3
Wt:190

Offers: Arizona State

Son of Jim Jackson....:tic:

2010 IL WF Duje Dukan is a Badger!

cyismydog — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:18:01 GMT

Duje Dukan

Ht: 6'8
Wt: 195
GPA: 3.2
ACT: 23

Statistics:
2008-09: 18 pts (58/49/79), 8 rebs, 3.5 asts

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Originally Posted by Dan_Poneman

Dukan has gone from unknown to high major in just a years time, as he broke on to the scene with a league MVP performance in the Full Package Fro/Soph Exposure League last year. Since then he has grown to be 6′7, and has vastly improved his outside shot, ball handling, and rebounding abilities, among other things.

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Originally Posted by Cy_Is_My_Dog

Comments: Wisconsin has offered 2010 IL WF Duke Dujan. He is a very skilled 6'8" swingman who can shoot lights out, but isn't really athletic. Also has an Arizona State offer.

Offers: UW, Arizona St., Virginia, Colorado, Oregon St., New Mexico, George Washington

YouTube- Daniel Poneman Chats with Duje Dukan...

YouTube- Daniel Poneman Chats with Duje Dukan...

'10 Juco PG Lazeric Jones

TroyD92 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:49:19 GMT

John A Logan College

Ht: 6'2

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Wisconsin has already been in to see Jones. Oklahoma made inquiries after watching him put on a show at a juco jamboree. Baylor and UCLA have also made active inquiries, with UCLA expected in to see him this week. Nevada, UIC and Utah State are all also among a long line of programs that have let it be known that they are serious about the former Simeon star.

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Jones, a 6'2", 200-pound point guard, is a superb floor leader who excels both with his ability to score, and also with his ball-distribution skills. Jones has a strong frame which allows him to absorb contact, and to then easily finish off his drives with buckets.

John A. Logan assistant coach Kyle Smithpeters marvels at the ability that Jones has to control game tempo and momentum. "He knows when to push the basketball, and when to pull it back, and always puts his teammates in good situations to score," said Smithpeters.

He grew quite a bit since highschool. Was listed at 5'10 and now is 6'2. Sounds like a very good prospect.

'12 WI PG Arroyo Edwards

TroyD92 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:13:05 GMT

Milwaukee (WI) Rufus King

HT:6'4

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One of the elite 2012 talents in the state, Edwards was sensational at times this past weekend as he continues his evolution as one of the talented lead guards in the country for the sophomore class. Edwards scored at will, handled the ball well, showed solid dribble penetration skills, and also knocked down a few perimeter shots as well. Has made the transition from forward to lead guard very well in only a few short months and looks primed to take on the 2009 BOC and be one of the impact performers week in and week out. One of the best this past weekend.

Also I believe that he, Najeal McMiliian and Jamall Taylor all visted for the scrimmage along with JP and Popcorn.

'12 WI F/C Phillip Nolan

TroyD92 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:08:08 GMT

Milwaukee (WI) Vincent

HT:6'9

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One of the top 2012 prospects in the state, Nolan didn't disappoint this weekend as a long wiry interior talent showed flashes of his potential with a number of quality moves on Saturday. He grabbed rebounds, hit some shots around the basket, and showed range that extends beyond the arc as well. Has a tendency to stay on the perimeter too much which is always a potential issue with young bigs with range but on the blocks he can get his shot fairly easy and that was evident a number of times this past weekend. Look for him to improve each week and make his mark this fall after a quality showing during the first week.

2011 recruiting talk.

TroyD92 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:03:32 GMT

So now with Van out of the picture, that probably leaves Lavonte Dority getting his scholarship and filling up the point guard vacancy. Thus leaving us 3 open spots as of right now for the 2011 class. With Devon Hodges (SF/PF) already on board.

Now that still means that we need another point guard in the 2011 class which leaves the candidates as of right now.

Trey Lewis (offer)
Chasson Randle (offer)
George Marshall
Darell Longstreet (doubtful, probably goes juco route)

Lewis and Randle are two that the staff would probably take both, because of Chasson's versatility. However it seems as though we are now trailing for Randle, and I dont see it likely that he commits to UW. Lewis plays at the same school (Garfield Heights) as current badger Rob Wilson, and UW is currently his best offer. As Ole said if UW is serious about him there is a very good chance he ends up at Wisconsin.

Moving on is a guy im just hearing about in George Marshall, who many consider to be one of the better players in another loaded Illinois class. Im not sure of the level of interest from Wisconsin, but its clear there is an interest from the other side as he has already visited Wisconsin. Very little reason to speak on the talented, but questionable qualfier known as Darell Longstreet who has a lot of work to do before he gets any type of D1 offer.

At the wing position we currently have 1 verbal who may eventually slide down to PF depending on how he grows over the next 2 years. Devon Hodges is a very young prospect (still only 15) who has received much criticism from the UW fateful for not making any of the preseason Illinois top 25 lists. This is very unfair in my opinion as he quit playing AAU basketball and has been solely focusing on improving his game. His high school team is also switching to the swing offense so he will be well trained by the time he arrives at UW. Outside of Hodges there is an abundance of interest for wing prospects. I see two commits from Wings in this class plus Hodges.

Achraf Yacoubou (Villanova Verbal)
Markus Crider (Offer)
Jakar Sampson
Ladonte Henton
Sam Thompson
Quevyn Winters
Josh Oglesby
Spencer Turner
Paul Jesperson

Yacoubou obviously has commited to Nova, and was honestly a weird offer to start. Maybe a sign of things to come for us recruiting the New York area? Markus Crider is a player who has already expressed that Wisconsin is his top school and plans on visiting soon. He is a very athletic and skilled wing player. Who could end up one of the top players in Ohio if he can loose the Lamar Odom mentality, and enforce himself more as an offensive player. Jakar Sampson is an extremely athletic forward who uses that athleticism to the fullest. Im not sure if we are very high on his list, but one to keep an eye out for. Henton is an MSU lean IMO, but another guy to keep an eye out for.

Sam Thomspon recently (a few months ago) released a top school list of around 15 schools. UW was nowhere on that list, but there were reports that Wisconsin was just starting to pick up interest in the 6'5 guard from Illinois. Quevyn is my favorite recruit in this class the Milwaukee forward has been dominate over the summer on the AAU circuit, and I would be surprised if no offer was extended. Josh Oglesby and Spencer Turner are both great shooter, and remind me of Jason Bohannon in their ability to shoot from deep. Oglesby however projects to more of a wing as he is already being listed at 6'5. Paul Jesperson is one of the most interesting prospects in Wisconsin imo. He is a legit 6'5 and has the skill set of a PG, however is he better then the aforementioned players? That is what we will have to see.

As post players there are a few players who have really recieved a vested interest from Wisconsin. Minus Illinois commit Nnana Egwu, and Louisville commit Zach Price. A couple of names out there are.

Darnell Harris
Trevor Jorgenson
Cinmeon Bowers
Ross Travis
Mitch McGary
Percy Gibson

Official Badger Men's Season Thread '09-'10

coyote_5 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:21:47 GMT

Red and White scrimmage this Sunday, it's time to get fired up for the season! I don't post around here that often, but it looks like it's time to put last season's thread to bed and start fresh!

Link to Badger Media day coverage:

Meda Day Chatter - UWBadgers.com - The Official Web Site of the Wisconsin Badgers

How difficult will it be to replace Krabbenhoft and Landry's production, and more importantly, presence? Krabby in particular I think is a big loss.