'09 GA SF Richard Howell (MSU Offer) - SpartanTailgate.com

AASpartan · 03-04-2008, 10:19 AM

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Marietta (GA) Wheeler
AAU: Worldwide Renegades
Ht: 6-foot-7
Wt: 215 lbs
Class: 2009 (High School)

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BeantownSparty · 03-18-2008, 05:52 PM

How much pull, if any, does someone like Chris Allen have with this kid...? Both being from GA and all... Regardless of how good the talent will be in GA over the next few years, that would be HUGE for our program if we could open up a legit pipeline to a southern state...

SCOTT'S BLOATED LIVER · 03-18-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BeantownSparty

How much pull, if any, does someone like Chris Allen have with this kid...? Both being from GA and all... Regardless of how good the talent will be in GA over the next few years, that would be HUGE for our program if we could open up a legit pipeline to a southern state...

I think they actually played on the same AAU team (Mustangs?) so I'm sure Allen has been in his ear..

AASpartan · 03-18-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT'S BLOATED LIVER

I think they actually played on the same AAU team (Mustangs?) so I'm sure Allen has been in his ear..

Here's a direct quote from an old article regarding this.

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Tom Izzo is the only head coach to find his way out to Central Gwinnett this fall to see the young five-star prospect. The Spartans landed Chris Allen, a key member of their 2007 recruiting class, just up the road from where Howell lives. The Spartans have made a big impression early on.

"They are the only school that has really been out to see me and give me a lot of looks this school year," Howell said. "They are the only ones that have sent a head coach to see me."

I'm not sure how hard he's been recruited since, though.

Jersey Spartan · 03-18-2008, 06:06 PM

I don't think he has an offer. MSU has cooled big time along with everybody else according to Justin Young of Rivals.

spartaspartan · 03-18-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AASpartan

Here's a direct quote from an old article regarding this.

I'm not sure how hard he's been recruited since, though.

OK, Central Gwinett and Marieta are nowhere close to each other. 45 minute drive at the minimum.

That said, Izzo needs an in at Norcross High - 3 consecutive state titles. And a junior point guard (Muhamed) whos mother I work with and talk to daily

atlspartan73 · 03-18-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AASpartan

Here's a direct quote from an old article regarding this.

I'm not sure how hard he's been recruited since, though.

Why is Central Gwinnett mentioned when he goes to Marietta

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AASpartan · 03-18-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by atlspartan73

Why is Central Gwinnett mentioned when he goes to Marietta

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He was at Central Gwinnett last year.

TripleGreen · 03-19-2008, 12:21 AM

I'm slowly starting to prefer Howell over Kirk. I'm not there yet, but I'm heading in that direction.

I don't care too much that his stock is dropping. His stock is probably dropping some because he's a little bit of a tweener and he's not a combine freak. That said, Kid has a solid ball IQ, he knows how to play the game and he seems to play big in big games. He's consistently productive. Solely due to his athleticism, Kirk has the higher upside without question but there's a lot of risk involved there as well.

Howell is the more sure thing...though admittedly it's a less lofty sure thing.

Which way do you go? that's a tough one.

AASpartan · 03-19-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleGreen

I'm slowly starting to prefer Howell over Kirk. I'm not there yet, but I'm heading in that direction.

I don't care too much that his stock is dropping. His stock is probably dropping some because he's a little bit of a tweener and he's not a combine freak. That said, Kid has a solid ball IQ, he knows how to play the game and he seems to play big in big games. He's consistently productive. Solely due to his athleticism, Kirk has the higher upside without question but there's a lot of risk involved there as well.

Howell is the more sure thing...though admittedly it's a less lofty sure thing.

Which way do you go? that's a tough one.

No reason we can't take both.

We need a couple combo forwards in this class....although I'm not sure how Kirk has progressed outside the paint.

Jersey Spartan · 03-19-2008, 12:38 AM

I don't think Howell will be a Spartan. A number of people I trust are saying that.

atlspartan73 · 03-19-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AASpartan

He was at Central Gwinnett last year.

Really, he was

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Damn, AA. I live in Gwinnett County and you know more about this than I do

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AASpartan · 03-19-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by atlspartan73

Really, he was

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Damn, AA. I live in Gwinnett County and you know more about this than I do

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I just know that every update last year had him at Central Gwinnett in Lawrenceville.

I'm pretty sure that they weren't wrong every single time.

Stubarino · 03-19-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

I don't think Howell will be a Spartan. A number of people I trust are saying that.

Just like the same number of sources you said still had Dex coming to MSU.

Whatever Nic.

mdm2005 · 03-21-2008, 06:40 PM

Well, of the three schools who've offered him, Georgia (lost 1st round to Xavier), Florida (did not make the tournament) and MSU; we're the only school still in the NCAA tournament. I hope that helps!

Jersey Spartan · 03-21-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stubarino

Just like the same number of sources you said still had Dex coming to MSU.

Whatever Nic.

He does not even have an offer.

You can ask any expert and they will tell you that.

mdm2005 · 03-21-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

He does not even have an offer.

You can ask any expert and they will tell you that.

Are you sure? Scout says so.

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Jersey Spartan · 03-21-2008, 11:38 PM

Yes. Scout is the best basketball recruiting site but they are wrong on this one. Seriously their is a lot of debating by fans thinking Izzo should offer him. I'm not making the judgment on his talent. I think he is a great talent. Justin Young of Rivals said everybody is cooling on him.

Check out this thread. St8 is someone with a great track record.

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AASpartan RCMB Donor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 60,553	'09 GA SF Richard Howell (MSU Offer) Link to Rivals.com Profile Link to Scout.com Profile Small forward Marietta (GA) Wheeler AAU: Worldwide Renegades Ht: 6-foot-7 Wt: 215 lbs Class: 2009 (High School) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/1/2008 Rivals - Howell Hopes to Make College Choice in Spring $ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4/6/2008 Scout - Richard Howell - Is MSU Still Interested? $ __________________ F Michigan Last edited by AASpartan; 04-07-2008 at 10:03 AM.

03-19-2008, 12:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
TripleGreen 5,000+ posts Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the golf course Posts: 9,244	I'm slowly starting to prefer Howell over Kirk. I'm not there yet, but I'm heading in that direction. I don't care too much that his stock is dropping. His stock is probably dropping some because he's a little bit of a tweener and he's not a combine freak. That said, Kid has a solid ball IQ, he knows how to play the game and he seems to play big in big games. He's consistently productive. Solely due to his athleticism, Kirk has the higher upside without question but there's a lot of risk involved there as well. Howell is the more sure thing...though admittedly it's a less lofty sure thing. Which way do you go? that's a tough one. __________________ MEMBER OF THE TOM IZZO FAN CLUB *"I want utopia. I want my players to want utopia.* *And you can bet we're going to work toward that."*

03-21-2008, 06:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
mdm2005 RCMB Donor 1,000+ posts Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,790	Well, of the three schools who've offered him, Georgia (lost 1st round to Xavier), Florida (did not make the tournament) and MSU; we're the only school still in the NCAA tournament. I hope that helps! __________________ 2007-2008 MSU Basketball: 27- 9 => 1) #5 NCAA Seed 2) Another Sweet 16 3) The 2nd Winningest NCAA Tournament Program in the modern Era (24 wins and counting) !! Missouri (W) 86-83r;UCLA #1 (L) 68-63r;NC State #24 (W) 81-58;Bradley (W) 66-61r; BYU #22 (W) 68 - 61r; Texas #4 (W) 78-72n; Indiana #14 (W) 103-74;... http://michiganstate.rivals.com/bschedule.asp

03-18-2008, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
BeantownSparty 25+ posts Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 81	How much pull, if any, does someone like Chris Allen have with this kid...? Both being from GA and all... Regardless of how good the talent will be in GA over the next few years, that would be HUGE for our program if we could open up a legit pipeline to a southern state...

03-18-2008, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jersey Spartan 1,000+ posts Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,463	I don't think he has an offer. MSU has cooled big time along with everybody else according to Justin Young of Rivals.

03-19-2008, 12:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jersey Spartan 1,000+ posts Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,463	I don't think Howell will be a Spartan. A number of people I trust are saying that.

03-21-2008, 11:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jersey Spartan 1,000+ posts Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,463	Yes. Scout is the best basketball recruiting site but they are wrong on this one. Seriously their is a lot of debating by fans thinking Izzo should offer him. I'm not making the judgment on his talent. I think he is a great talent. Justin Young of Rivals said everybody is cooling on him. Check out this thread. St8 is someone with a great track record. Scout.com: Michigan State Forums List

03-22-2008, 03:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
garyos16 25+ posts Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 55