'12 NY PF Christopher Obekpa

[mplebanon]

If Gaines ever puts it together offensively, the combination of him and JJ will be a nightmare for opponents. Possibly the most athletic low post UC has had in a long time if ever.

I really hope Obekpa chooses UC. UC will be scary down low, atleast on defense.

[dbieon12]

Originally Posted by mplebanon

If Gaines ever puts it together offensively, the combination of him and JJ will be a nightmare for opponents. Possibly the most athletic low post UC has had in a long time if ever.

I really hope Obekpa chooses UC. UC will be scary down low, atleast on defense.

Gaines, Mbodj, Jackson, Ellis is a thick front court already.

Not sure where Obekpa would fit with Jackson guaranteed to play, Ellis being a redshirt freshman, Mbodj having played a year, and Gaines being a part of the team for a season.

All four have varying levels of exposure to the program and may have a leg up on Obekpa if he does decide to COME TO UC.

[BearcatAlum1]

Ellis and Jackson are strictly 4s. Gaines and Mbodj strictly 5s.

Obekpa could slide into either, but he is more of a 5 at this point....at least what I've seen.

[bearcat jeff]

Originally Posted by BearcatAlum1

Ellis and Jackson are strictly 4s. Gaines and Mbodj strictly 5s.

Obekpa could slide into either, but he is more of a 5 at this point....at least what I've seen.

I agree with you. He is not as raw offensively as some think but he does need to improve in that area.

[adhdfan]

Does anyone know when in April he will make his decision?

[bearcat jeff]

Originally Posted by adhdfan

Does anyone know when in April he will make his decision?

I think it could come in late March. It'll be before signing day I believe.

[bearcat jeff]

Originally Posted by adhdfan

Does anyone know when in April he will make his decision?

I think it could come in late March. It'll be before signing day I believe.

[CPAW29]

Originally Posted by dbieon12

Gaines, Mbodj, Jackson, Ellis is a thick front court already.

Not sure where Obekpa would fit with Jackson guaranteed to play, Ellis being a redshirt freshman, Mbodj having played a year, and Gaines being a part of the team for a season.

All four have varying levels of exposure to the program and may have a leg up on Obekpa if he does decide to COME TO UC.

where does obekpa get PT? shaq thomas is there next season along with ellis and the other guys on the bench now. i could be wrong but if obekpa doesnt choose to come to uc then mick brings no class of '12

[Bearcat04]

Originally Posted by CPAW29

where does obekpa get PT? shaq thomas is there next season along with ellis and the other guys on the bench now. i could be wrong but if obekpa doesnt choose to come to uc then mick brings no class of '12

Do you think Calipari worried about the minutes for Eloy Vargas when Jones decided to come back and Davis committed? You play your best players. Obekpa will be one of the two best, if not the best big on this team if he commits. If I didn't know better I'd think some of these posts are from UConn or Providence fans trying to negative recruit!

[Bearcat22]

Originally Posted by CPAW29

where does obekpa get PT? shaq thomas is there next season along with ellis and the other guys on the bench now. i could be wrong but if obekpa doesnt choose to come to uc then mick brings no class of '12

Too many quality bigs would be an amazing problem to have. If the overall rotation could go 8-10 deep we'll run teams out the gym next year.

Jackson gets a lot of blocks from weak side help and hustle on opposing team's fastbreaks. Obekpa strikes me as a guy that patrols the lane and alters shots even if he doesn't block them.