Think Oregon just got a commit from a wing playe (strange)

[uostudent]

http://ducksattack.com/?p=1316

CourtCred.com checked out Richardson at the Spring IceBreaker, and wrote,”Richardson was one of the kids that a lot of the coaches flocked in to see. In a setting like this where everybody is out for self, it was tough to get a full evaluation on the wing. Richardson didn’t hold the ball when he caught it, he swung it around, moved without the ball. He relies heavy on his jump shot and he knows how to create space for himself. Made a couple of shots easier for himself using jabs and a couple of dribbles to get a foot in the paint.”[/quote]
Don't know how I feel about this. Willie Moore was supposed to be visiting tomorrow and I thought Oregon had a really good shot at him. There were rumors that Chris Obekpa was going to visit this weekend. I realize that Obekpa was a major longshot, but couldn't Oregon wait on Richardson?

[greenyellow]

Can't tell if this is a real story or the kid jumped the gun, like that kid from New York in football several years back. Also odd because I check out Duck Territory every now and then and don't remember seeing him mentioned. Definitely something to keep an eye on.

[duckgrad99]

It's real. On addicted to quack, his twitter, rivals, etc. Sounds like a pretty good player.

[uostudent]

Can't tell if this is a real story or the kid jumped the gun, like that kid from New York in football several years back. Also odd because I check out Duck Territory every now and then and don't remember seeing him mentioned. Definitely something to keep an eye on.

I seriously wonder if it was a contingency offer and he misunderstood. Would Altman really accept a commitment (and signed LOI) from a kid who has never visited the campus, especially when there are two more highly regarded recruits out there who are planning on visiting soon? I doubt that.

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Can't tell if this is a real story or the kid jumped the gun, like that kid from New York in football several years back. Also odd because I check out Duck Territory every now and then and don't remember seeing him mentioned. Definitely something to keep an eye on.

I seriously wonder if it was a contingency offer and he misunderstood. Would Altman really accept a commitment (and signed LOI) from a kid who has never visited the campus, especially when there are too more highly regarded recruits out there who are planning on visiting soon? I doubt that.

There's still two spots open

[uostudent]

Can't tell if this is a real story or the kid jumped the gun, like that kid from New York in football several years back. Also odd because I check out Duck Territory every now and then and don't remember seeing him mentioned. Definitely something to keep an eye on.

I seriously wonder if it was a contingency offer and he misunderstood. Would Altman really accept a commitment (and signed LOI) from a kid who has never visited the campus, especially when there are too more highly regarded recruits out there who are planning on visiting soon? I doubt that.

There's still two spots open

Yes, but that would only leave 2 scholarships for the 2013 class. Do you really take a borderline kid this year, just to give out a scholarship? Balancing classes is extremely important - that's what got Ernie Kent fired.

I realize that a few of these guys could redshirt.

Oregon has a pretty decent shot at landing Jordan Bell and Roschon Prince (teammates out of Long Beach Poly) next year. What if a stud like Jabari Bird has an awesome visit to Oregon and then decides he wants to commit? That's three right there, which would leave no room to potentially add another center. Do you force one of the players currently on the team to transfer?

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Can't tell if this is a real story or the kid jumped the gun, like that kid from New York in football several years back. Also odd because I check out Duck Territory every now and then and don't remember seeing him mentioned. Definitely something to keep an eye on.

I seriously wonder if it was a contingency offer and he misunderstood. Would Altman really accept a commitment (and signed LOI) from a kid who has never visited the campus, especially when there are too more highly regarded recruits out there who are planning on visiting soon? I doubt that.

There's still two spots open

Yes, but that would only leave 2 scholarships for the 2013 class. Do you really take a borderline kid this year, just to give out a scholarship? Balancing classes is extremely important - that's what got Ernie Kent fired.

I realize that a few of these guys could redshirt.

Oregon has a pretty decent shot at landing Jordan Bell and Roschon Prince (teammates out of Long Beach Poly) next year. What if a stud like Jabari Bird has an awesome visit to Oregon and then decides he wants to commit? That's three right there, which would leave no room to potentially add another center. Do you force one of the players currently on the team to transfer?

No, there's three... Emory, Singler, & Woods will be seniors next season. Plus you have to consider potential transfers... Pretty sure we've lost someone every year since Altman's been coach.

[thomas time]

Matt Prehm has it on his twitter so I think it's offical. Don't know anything about him, but I like his rebounding for a guard.

[briarduck]

Ya this has been confirmed via Matt, while off the radar Fred looks like a decent recruit, no not elite but a good player. So we have two spots open for two of...Bennett, Obekpa or Moore. I trust DA and staff offered knowing where they stand with the others recruits, so we will see.

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I haven't seen any tape yet... but at the very least we're getting an off guard with decent size and length. Both are great attributes in Altman's zone & press. Hopefully he has the foot speed and a decent outside shot to go with it. Averaged 20 points and 9 rebounds his senior year.

[uostudent]

Can't tell if this is a real story or the kid jumped the gun, like that kid from New York in football several years back. Also odd because I check out Duck Territory every now and then and don't remember seeing him mentioned. Definitely something to keep an eye on.

I seriously wonder if it was a contingency offer and he misunderstood. Would Altman really accept a commitment (and signed LOI) from a kid who has never visited the campus, especially when there are too more highly regarded recruits out there who are planning on visiting soon? I doubt that.

There's still two spots open

Yes, but that would only leave 2 scholarships for the 2013 class. Do you really take a borderline kid this year, just to give out a scholarship? Balancing classes is extremely important - that's what got Ernie Kent fired.

I realize that a few of these guys could redshirt.

Oregon has a pretty decent shot at landing Jordan Bell and Roschon Prince (teammates out of Long Beach Poly) next year. What if a stud like Jabari Bird has an awesome visit to Oregon and then decides he wants to commit? That's three right there, which would leave no room to potentially add another center. Do you force one of the players currently on the team to transfer?

No, there's three... Emory, Singler, & Woods will be seniors next season. Plus you have to consider potential transfers... Pretty sure we've lost someone every year since Altman's been coach.

Ya my bad, I just didn't change the number 2 - it was very late. Only having 3 scholarships is a bit worrisome. To be fair, the players that have left were Kent's recruits.

I haven't seen any tape yet... but at the very least we're getting an off guard with decent size and length. Both are great attributes in Altman's zone & press. Hopefully he has the foot speed and a decent outside shot to go with it. Averaged 20 points and 9 rebounds his senior year.

I've read a little more about him - he sounds like a very unselfish and team oriented player. Sounds like Altman is doing his homework after the Bruce Barron/Jabari Brown disasters. Richardson plays for an outstanding AAU team in Houston - the Houston Defenders. Two of the best players in the 2013 class - the Harrison twins - also play for the Defenders.

[pdxduck]

Here is ESPN's scouting report.

Strengths:
Richardson is a shooting guard with good size. He is an excellent shooter with three point range. Spots up on the break, comes of screens and spaces to the open area on the side of dribble penetration more extremely well without the ball. Looks to advance the ball well. He is a pretty good athlete that is toughness and reportedly is a very good student. He is also a pretty good perimeter rebounder that has the ability to defend both wing positions as well. Self starter and a gym rat.

Weaknesses:
He will have to continue to work on his ball handling and passing under intense ball pressure but has the ability to stretch the defense with his shooting.

Bottom Line:
Great pick up for Dana Altman and his staff, to get such a skilled wing with a nice feel and basketball IQ late in the game.

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-spor ... richardson

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Here is ESPN's scouting report.

Strengths:
Richardson is a shooting guard with good size. He is an excellent shooter with three point range. Spots up on the break, comes of screens and spaces to the open area on the side of dribble penetration more extremely well without the ball. Looks to advance the ball well. He is a pretty good athlete that is toughness and reportedly is a very good student. He is also a pretty good perimeter rebounder that has the ability to defend both wing positions as well. Self starter and a gym rat.

Weaknesses:
He will have to continue to work on his ball handling and passing under intense ball pressure but has the ability to stretch the defense with his shooting.

Bottom Line:
Great pick up for Dana Altman and his staff, to get such a skilled wing with a nice feel and basketball IQ late in the game.

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-spor ... richardson

That was posted today... which makes me doubt that espn has even watch the kid play.

[thomas time]

Great to see ESPN thinks it's a great late pickup by Dana and the staff

[oregontrack]

i'm not going to sit here and say i really know anything about him, but i've heard he's got an excellent shot from a couple different sites. i'll take it.