'10 MI SG Keith Appling - Page 2 - SpartanTailgate.com

spartaspartan · 04-09-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

Just because Appling is from the D that does not mean he's like Chris Webber, Malik Hairston, Joe Crawford, CDR, or Ramar Smith. Unless Ed Martin rises from the dead...

Ramar Smith is a bad example.

He wanted to stay in state, grades meant he had to go to Tenn.

No one, and I mean no one, thought he would qualify

Sparty2QP · 04-09-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

Just because Appling is from the D that does not mean he's like Chris Webber, Malik Hairston, Joe Crawford, CDR, or Ramar Smith. Unless Ed Martin rises from the dead...

Ed Martin has been dead for years now. Well before all but one kid on your list.

World Wide Wes is the guy behind Raymar, Malik and CDR. Dont know about Crawford.

That being said, I have had talks with someone that is paid to evaluate basketball players and this person can not heap enough praise on Appling. Every time I see this person who is one of my better friends, he has a new story about the greatness of Appling. Said kid is LIGHTS OUT!! He has also said he would be surprised if Appling is not a

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Future Spartan · 04-09-2008, 12:41 PM

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BTW, Future Spartan are you a recruit yourself?

I hope to be i am a sophomore from NC, and diehard G&W.

Dont hear much about MSU around here, but all i talk about is the Spartans.

chitownsparty86 · 04-09-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Future Spartan

I hope to be i am a sophomore from NC, and diehard G&W.

Dont hear much about MSU around here, but all i talk about is the Spartans.

Awesome

DrTre11 · 04-09-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Future Spartan

I hope to be i am a sophomore from NC, and diehard G&W.

Dont hear much about MSU around here, but all i talk about is the Spartans.

That's great! Good luck. Are you a basketball player I take it? If so, are you getting major interest from schools which leads you to believe you might be the calibur of player MSU recruits? If so, that's great.

DantonIzzo · 04-09-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Future Spartan

I hope to be i am a sophomore from NC, and diehard G&W.

Dont hear much about MSU around here, but all i talk about is the Spartans.

AASpartan · 04-18-2008, 11:34 AM

4/18/2008

Scout - "ScoutTV: Appling in AAU" - $

Video of Keith at an AAU tourney.

twig1318 · 04-21-2008, 07:12 PM

The commitment of Nix should really help getting this kid

Jersey Spartan · 04-21-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by twig1318

The commitment of Nix should really help getting this kid

Hopefully they get along well.

BeantownSparty · 04-22-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by twig1318

The commitment of Nix should really help getting this kid

Can anyone speak to the relationship between these two??? Any influence...?

I heard Appling was practically in the bag so I doubt it matters... notice I said practically so don't rip...I know nothing is a guarantee...

Jersey Spartan · 04-28-2008, 10:26 AM

Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting - King James - Saturday

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Playing his third game in a row, Michigan guard Keith Appling didn't have his best game in front of us. The locals have raved about his play and word is he went for 30-plus and 20-something in the two prior games to our viewing. He's a scoring point guard with a wiry frame. Word is Michigan State is very strong with him. The Spartans just landed a commitment from his 2009 high school teammate Derrick Nix last week.

TripleGreen · 04-28-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting - King James - Saturday

That's good news. I hope that (poor showing in front of the Rivals folks on Day 3) keeps his ranking down. The last thing I want at this point is for Keith to blow up to 5 star status and have every Roy, Bill, Mike and Billy recruiting him.

meeklay · 04-28-2008, 11:57 AM

Nix commitment cant hurt!

lostwarder · 04-28-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleGreen

That's good news. I hope that (poor showing in front of the Rivals folks on Day 3) keeps his ranking down. The last thing I want at this point is for Keith to blow up to 5 star status and have every Roy, Bill, Mike and Billy recruiting him.

I think this was the report i read where he was playing like his 3rd game in 2 hours or something like that. Really hope we land this guy he sounds like the 2010 version of Rose.

NorCal Spartan · 04-28-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lostwarder

I think this was the report i read where he was playing like his 3rd game in 2 hours or something like that. Really hope we land this guy he sounds like the 2010 version of Rose.

Wow, no pressure here. Only comparing him to Derrick Rose, the probably #2 pick in the draft.

Green & White 4 Life · 04-28-2008, 12:58 PM

For those you have seen him play in person (not what you read on Rivals/Scouts/Message boards)...

What type of player is Appling? And what position will he likely play in college?

With his height at 6' 3", he can play both PG and SG, but which is his game more suited for?

Who would you compare his game to? I know some people on this board have thrown out Derrick Rose, but realistically is he more of a taller Kalin Lucas or Chris Allen or Summers or someone completely different.

Thanks for your help!!

TripleGreen · 04-28-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lostwarder

I think this was the report i read where he was playing like his 3rd game in 2 hours or something like that. Really hope we land this guy he sounds like the 2010 version of Rose.

Don't be crazy. I wouldnt go that far. Not even close. He doesn't have the athleticism or explosiveness of a Rose or a Gordon.

TripleGreen · 04-28-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & White 4 Life

For those you have seen him play in person (not what you read on Rivals/Scouts/Message boards)...

What type of player is Appling? And what position will he likely play in college?

With his height at 6' 3", he can play both PG and SG, but which is his game more suited for?

Who would you compare his game to? I know some people on this board have thrown out Derrick Rose, but realistically is he more of a taller Kalin Lucas or Chris Allen or Summers or someone completely different.

Thanks for your help!!

From what I've seen, he seems like more of a shorter Manny Harris.

Old Hort · 04-28-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleGreen

From what I've seen, he seems like more of a shorter Manny Harris.

I think he has a better outside shot...not like he is great or anything, but I think if guys give him the three, he can hit it. But, yes, it does seem he has Manny's slashing ability.

StatsETC · 04-28-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lostwarder

I think this was the report i read where he was playing like his 3rd game in 2 hours or something like that. Really hope we land this guy he sounds like the 2010 version of Rose.

He's nowhere near as athletic as Rose.

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Originally Posted by Green & White 4 Life

For those you have seen him play in person (not what you read on Rivals/Scouts/Message boards)...

What type of player is Appling? And what position will he likely play in college?

With his height at 6' 3", he can play both PG and SG, but which is his game more suited for?

Who would you compare his game to? I know some people on this board have thrown out Derrick Rose, but realistically is he more of a taller Kalin Lucas or Chris Allen or Summers or someone completely different.

Thanks for your help!!

He's a combo guard for sure (think Charlie Bell without the ridiculous rebounding ability). Fantastic defender, can do it all offensively-handle, distribute, shoot. Ideally, I'd like to have him at SG because he'd give you a second very good handler on the court with whoever (yes, I'm talking to you, Ray McCallum) is playing PG.

Jersey Spartan · 04-28-2008, 04:42 PM

Appling has a way better long range shot that Manny.

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AASpartan RCMB Donor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 60,542	4/18/2008 Scout - "ScoutTV: Appling in AAU" - $ Video of Keith at an AAU tourney. __________________ F Michigan

04-21-2008, 07:12 PM	#33 (permalink)
twig1318 500+ posts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Okemos Posts: 916	The commitment of Nix should really help getting this kid __________________ "It is different for me," said Stanton. "I don't hate those guys and I don't dislike the alumni I meet, but it's obviously a great rivalry. What I have a problem with is the 100,000 or so bandwagon jumpers. Those people who graduated from some community college but jump on the bandwagon and say Michigan is No. 1."

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meeklay 500+ posts Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Lansing Posts: 695	Nix commitment cant hurt! __________________

04-28-2008, 12:58 PM	#41 (permalink)
Green & White 4 Life 25+ posts Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 47	For those you have seen him play in person (not what you read on Rivals/Scouts/Message boards)... What type of player is Appling? And what position will he likely play in college? With his height at 6' 3", he can play both PG and SG, but which is his game more suited for? Who would you compare his game to? I know some people on this board have thrown out Derrick Rose, but realistically is he more of a taller Kalin Lucas or Chris Allen or Summers or someone completely different. Thanks for your help!!

04-28-2008, 04:42 PM	#46 (permalink)
Jersey Spartan 1,000+ posts Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,453	Appling has a way better long range shot that Manny.