Same person. Some websites list him as PF and some as a SG, so take your pick.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2018)
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Same person. Some websites list him as PF and some as a SG, so take your pick.
Here is the best video I've seen on Golden if you haven't seen it yet. He looks like a Wisconsin type of player in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3OBW1mszbo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3OBW1mszbo
There is even some Hinson and football info out there. Both Harbutt and FSU offered him football ships when he was in the 8th grade.
Yeah, he would probably being a real battler on the boards or the football turf. Appears to be, should I say, an athlete like Larry Bird.
Pretty fly...
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Yeah, he would probably being a real battler on the boards or the football turf. Appears to be, should I say, an athlete like Larry Bird.
Probably closer to a 2*.
When he shoots the three, he not only jumps vertically, but also horizontally. This could lead to many four point opportunities I would think.
Probably closer to a 2*.
The most recent rumor is all of our players, and those being recruited, are being upgraded to 5-stars.
This has unexpectedly evolved into one of my favorite board jokes.
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I can't imagine what would create that association in your mind
I think its pretty black and white
TownieMatt
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Good video find! Hadn't seen that one.
He schools Oregon-bound 7'3" 5* Bol Bol about 5 times in that Findley Prep game, including a nice offensive rebound and putback. His ability to finish around the rim and shoot that quick-release jumper off the pick and pop are really impressive.
I know Okoro is a beast, but I want Golden even more (yea, I said it). He would fit so well in the pinch post or setting that ball-screen for a curling ballhandler where he could pop out for a three or slip toward the basket for a dunk. Golden would be an impact player right away. He just opens up so many possibilities in that offense that we just don't have the personnel for right now.
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Golden = Dean Wade 2.0
Yea, (beside the incident) he did have a good year (see info below) - good basketball family.
Although, I have to say, the dad must be tall.
https://twitter.com/EDGolden3/status/964208702403194881/photo/1
Grant Golden (Freshman redshirt season):
• Scored 498 points, breaking the record for most points by a Spider freshman (Mike Perry - 494 in 1977-78)
* Averaged team-high 15.6 points per game and recorded 6.7 rebounds per game (second on team)
• One of seven freshmen in D-I to average 15.5 points and six rebounds per game
• Led team with five double-doubles, most by a Spiders freshman since 1998-99 (Charles Stephens)
• Selected Third-Team All-Conference and All-Rookie Team in Atlantic 10 ... With Davidson's Kellan Grady, first freshmen to make A-10 All-Conference team since 2012-13 (Semaj Christon, Xavier)
• Named A-10 Rookie of the Week three times (November 27, January 29, March 5)
• Selected to All-Tournament Team at Cayman Islands Classic after averaging 18 points and five rebounds while shooting 56 percent from field in three games
https://richmondspiders.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1819
Illiniwek06
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I won't go as far as you in wanting him over Okoro, but I'm with you on the rest. Big fan of Golden's game/skill set, would love to see him used in BU's offense.
We have a totally different sell for him than Syracuse does. The playing style couldn't be more different and he's got a wide open opportunity for lots of early playing time here.
Giorgi is the biggest reach in the class, to be perfectly frank.
him being better than Finke would probably be him making his shots and free throws
Dont forget Purdue also lost their strength and conditioning coach who was considered the best in Big Ten and one of the best in the country.
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Yep. He will be a tough get even with visit to UI.
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