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bmauldin

Our team is so much more fun to watch this year.

These last 5 games you can see the progress. Once we get players in that are more geared towards pace play and limiting turnovers, this team will be NASTY!

The offense looks fluid and like they know what they are doing.

Kudos Tom Crean! keep up the progress!

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superdawg

Christopher Maidoh will be the guy I think...not a big name recruit and needs some time in the weight room, but he is long and athletic...has a nice skill set with some shooting range...not as tall as Clax, but can do some of the same things...he's 6-10, 200lbs...some highlights⬇

https://youtu.be/N8xwU44bvh4

TNDawg71

https://forum.dawgnation.com/discussion/comment/243899#Comment_243899

Seems very much like Claxton, I could see a high ceiling on him if he develops

manich

Keep an eye on 6'10" Rodney Howard, who has decommitted from OMiss. We were his 2nd choice back then.

CTDawg

Well, this just confirms what we probably expected:

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/26768354/memphis-earns-no-1-class-recruit-achiuwa

greshamdisco

Who wouldn’t want a guy named Precious on the team? However, I’m just just glad he stayed out of the SEC. Memphis get$ their guy$. They always come in with big cla$$e$.

SquillDawg

From ESPN plus. Claxton listed as a "riser" after the combine.

Nic Claxton | F/C | Georgia

Entering the combine with first-round potential, the 6-foot-11 big man showed enough flashes on both ends to garner interest in that range, making for a tough decision on whether to return to a Georgia team that brings in a stellar recruiting class and a potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft in Anthony Edwards.

Despite finishing with just seven points in 42 minutes on 3-of-8 shooting from the field and a head scratching 0-of-7 from the free throw line, Claxton blocked 11 shots, corralled four steals, switched on the perimeter seamlessly, knocked down an open spot 3 and measured out really well (7-foot-2½ wingspan and a 9-foot-2 standing reach, resembling a young Anthony Randolph, physically). While intriguing, Claxton proved that he is still more prospect than player. He is not overly physical on the defensive glass, with a thin, narrow lower body. He struggles to defend more aggressive bigs in the post, and he is a blank canvas offensively, with little in his scoring arsenal and questionable on-court decision-making.

With that said, his defensive agility, shot-blocking instincts and ability to knock down an occasional 3 and push in transition give him great upside. Scouts are intrigued by his modern fit on the defensive end of the floor. For a team that is willing to be patient with him, he could make sense in the late first round or early second round. Likely to spend a lot of time in the G League next season, Claxton could certainly boost his stock to top-10 status by returning for his junior season, especially with a reloaded Bulldogs team and the NBA eyeballs that Edwards brings. -- Schmitz

dbrown7494

Im hearing Clax is being advised to go back to school to work on his shooting abilities

brentwilson

https://forum.dawgnation.com/discussion/comment/245484#Comment_245484

benefits both sides. clax will be a lottery pick next year

brentwilson

Rodney Howard is visiting this weekend

manich

https://forum.dawgnation.com/discussion/comment/246192#Comment_246192

Howard has said he has noticed Claxton went from "pre Crean" 3.9pts/gm, to his second year under Crean, becoming a potential 1st round NBA pick. I think he commits to the Dawgs on Sunday.

brentwilson

https://forum.dawgnation.com/discussion/comment/246329#Comment_246329

they also went to the same school

brentwilson

https://twitter.com/rodneyhoward24/status/1131733262785765382?s=21

manich

https://forum.dawgnation.com/discussion/comment/246816#Comment_246816

You hearing any rumours on filling that final spot? Sure wish Crean could bring in a big grad transfer.

brentwilson

@manich starting to get late. could save the scholly till next season.

VALDOSTADAWG

https://twitter.com/AnthonyDasher1/status/1149443244222234624