Brandon has made it no secret that he wants to get away. Every time I interview him, that is something he mentions.

 

I'm going to assume there was contact at one point between Bez and BH, stuff like that was discussed, and that was the end of any sort of recruitment.

 

For those who keep bringing up Brandon's foot speed/defense, how much have you seen him this summer when he has actually played? Like the past off seasons, he has put in a lot of work to get his body right and improve the agility stuff. Coach Chevy also has some "unique ideas" for off season workouts as well that will continue to help BH and his team get right for the season.

 

BH athleticism was questioned last year and now he's dunking with ease. What will be the next criticism of his game? It's something new every year.

Will BH still sign before school? He missed some significant time this summer for AAU because of his back. Will he hold off on a decision to get more offers during the season? Has the "right" school offered yet?

 

As far as his athleticism, speed and size go, I've seen several of his AAU games against very good, athletic competition and he held his own. He is bigger, stronger and more athletic than Brad Redford... and Brad played at Xavier.

Brandon has made it no secret that he wants to get away. Every time I interview him, that is something he mentions.

 

I'm going to assume there was contact at one point between Bez and BH, stuff like that was discussed, and that was the end of any sort of recruitment.

 

For those who keep bringing up Brandon's foot speed/defense, how much have you seen him this summer when he has actually played? Like the past off seasons, he has put in a lot of work to get his body right and improve the agility stuff. Coach Chevy also has some "unique ideas" for off season workouts as well that will continue to help BH and his team get right for the season.

 

BH athleticism was questioned last year and now he's dunking with ease. What will be the next criticism of his game? It's something new every year.

 

What do you think is preventing him from offers from bigger programs?

What do you think is preventing him from offers from bigger programs?

 

I hate to say this but had he played for the Travelers in the EYBL he would'be gotten a lot more looks. Magic play in the best tournaments but there is nothing like the EYBL.

 

The competition at the level is crazy. The offers and success of the Travelers players speaks for itself.

 

Say what you want about "if he's good enough, coaches and offers will come" but It's really not that easy IMO.

 

Kevon Looney is a top 10 kid in the country for 2014 and you rarely hear his name because he doesn't play in the EYBL. I know for a fact that Miami (OH) likes Brandon. His injuries over the past few summers are my only guess to why bigger schools havent offered. He could play in the MAC. Hell, Dakotah Euton played in the MAC.

He used to show a lot of interest to local kids, but D1 is a whole new animal. NKY doesn't produce many D1 caliber players. Lucky to get 1 or 2 a year, if that.

I hate to say this but had he played for the Travelers in the EYBL he would'be gotten a lot more looks. Magic play in the best tournaments but there is nothing like the EYBL.

 

The competition at the level is crazy. The offers and success of the Travelers players speaks for itself.

 

Say what you want about "if he's good enough, coaches and offers will come" but It's really not that easy IMO.

 

Kevon Looney is a top 10 kid in the country for 2014 and you rarely hear his name because he doesn't play in the EYBL. I know for a fact that Miami (OH) likes Brandon. His injuries over the past few summers are my only guess to why bigger schools havent offered. He could play in the MAC. Hell, Dakotah Euton played in the MAC.

 

Come on. He's played in the Adidas tourney in Indy. Coaches have seen him. Mick hasn't seen him? Mack hasn't seen him?

 

Again, I think TN Tech would be a perfect level for him. It's one that VERY FEW 9th regions kids have attained. We should be applauding his accomplishments for attaining that level instead of making excuses for why he hasn't gone higher.

Will BH still sign before school? He missed some significant time this summer for AAU because of his back. Will he hold off on a decision to get more offers during the season? Has the "right" school offered yet?

 

As far as his athleticism, speed and size go, I've seen several of his AAU games against very good, athletic competition and he held his own. He is bigger, stronger and more athletic than Brad Redford... and Brad played at Xavier.

 

From my understanding, there is a "favorite" that has offered, whether that is the "right school" or not, I have no idea.

Come on. He's played in the Adidas tourney in Indy. Coaches have seen him. Mick hasn't seen him? Mack hasn't seen him?

 

Again, I think TN Tech would be a perfect level for him. It's one that VERY FEW 9th regions kids have attained. We should be applauding his accomplishments for attaining that level instead of making excuses for why he hasn't gone higher.

 

I'm not making excuses for why he hasn't receiver higher interest. Just stating my opinion. Doesn't make it right or wrong.

 

Absolutely nothing wrong with the offers he has. Any time you have the chance to play D1 basketball and get a free college education, you are doing something right.

From my understanding, there is a "favorite" that has offered, whether that is the "right school" or not, I have no idea.

 

My interpretation of BH's recruitment was that he'd stay in the area if X offered and if not he was headed to Winthrop.

I hate to say this but had he played for the Travelers in the EYBL he would'be gotten a lot more looks. Magic play in the best tournaments but there is nothing like the EYBL.

 

The competition at the level is crazy. The offers and success of the Travelers players speaks for itself.

 

Say what you want about "if he's good enough, coaches and offers will come" but It's really not that easy IMO.

 

Kevon Looney is a top 10 kid in the country for 2014 and you rarely hear his name because he doesn't play in the EYBL. I know for a fact that Miami (OH) likes Brandon. His injuries over the past few summers are my only guess to why bigger schools havent offered. He could play in the MAC. Hell, Dakotah Euton played in the MAC.

 

Disagree that he would have more offers if he played on the Travelers. His Magic team throughout the course of high school in AAU have had an incredible run. I believe at 16U they won just about every tournament they competed in. He isn't lacking offers in terms of not being seen. The kid has played varsity basketball since the 7th grade and been on the AAU circuit since then as well. There has been plenty of hype for him. Reality is he has hit a ceiling on his recruitment. If he waits it out during his senior season he may pick up another offer however I don't see the offers getting any bigger. It's nothing against Brandon, he is a great player, but the main reason he isn't getting these higher D1 looks is his ability to play defense and foot speed. Sure you can improve on it, I'm not saying that but from what schools have obviously seen they aren't sold because he is getting similar offers from the same level of schools.

 

As for the Magic kids not being seen, just about every kid on their roster has some sort of basketball offer at the next level and I would say a good amount of them are D1 offers.

Will BH still sign before school? He missed some significant time this summer for AAU because of his back. Will he hold off on a decision to get more offers during the season? Has the "right" school offered yet?

 

As far as his athleticism, speed and size go, I've seen several of his AAU games against very good, athletic competition and he held his own. He is bigger, stronger and more athletic than Brad Redford... and Brad played at Xavier.

 

Take a look at Redford's highlight tapes from High School.

 

 

98% FT %

46% 3pt %

50% FG

and 92 consecutive FT's made.

Michigan's Mr. Basketball.

 

We can all agree that Redford isn't that athletic but his ability to shoot it got him to XU but it's not to often you see someone that has those types of stats and shoots it with that consistency.

 

Nothing against BH, great game and even better kid, but he's not posting that type of numbers with a Mr. Basketball crown. He will be a candidate though.

 

Brad averaged 23 minutes a game as a senior at XU. As Clyde was saying earlier and I agreed with him is that BH would be a 20 minute guy at NKU. There is a difference between a 20 minute guy at X and at NKU. Regardless, they are similar players in the sense at the collegiate level they are going to be sharp shooters. Career at XU Brad shot over 40% from 3 land for his career. You take a look at his other stats there isn't much to show for because he is strictly an offensive player/shooter. The higher level BH goes up the less minutes he's going to get and the more he's going to be strictly a shooter, it's just the way it works. Not to mention XU is now in the Big East. The smaller D1 level BH plays at the more clock he will get.

 

He has certainly held his own in AAU but schools/coaches don't just want guys who can hold their own rather guys that are going to take the team/program to the next level.

 

Personally, I think his offers so far fit his game and any of those schools he picks from he should have a solid career there.