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'08 OH PF Yancey Gates (Cincinnati Verbal)

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bucknuts44820 said:
I think you have to look at the possible depth on the perimeter when Gates would be ready for a decision, tOSU could possibly have Koufos, Lighty and Diebler in front of him, it could be a factor for Gates.
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Yeah but you also have to figure in with the quality of guys that Matta is bringing in we are going to have early departures to the NBA. Not saying any of those guys are going to be gone by the time he gets here, but they could only stay 3 years or we could start redshirting some players, and having seperation.
 
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crazybuckfan40 said:
Yeah but you also have to figure in with the quality of guys that Matta is bringing in we are going to have early departures to the NBA. Not saying any of those guys are going to be gone by the time he gets here, but they could only stay 3 years or we could start redshirting some players, and having seperation.
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even our 5 star guys?

anyway

back to Gates.


how is Gates as a shot blocker?
How is his perimeter game?
and his post game?
 
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HilmerJ said:
how is Gates as a shot blocker? How is his perimeter game? and his post game?
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Gates has got a phenomenal physique for a PF. May be a little undersized, but he can and probably will still grow. He tends to be more perimeter oriented at this time and doesn't mix it up as much as you would think he would by looking at him. He's a tremendous talent though, and I think tOSU would really miss out if we didn't pursue him. He's good friends with Mullens IIRC, and has talked about wanting to play with him. I don't think he'll be scared off by depth. He's going to be a really good one.
 
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OSUBucks22 said:
Gates has got a phenomenal physique for a PF. May be a little undersized, but he can and probably will still grow. He tends to be more perimeter oriented at this time and doesn't mix it up as much as you would think he would by looking at him. He's a tremendous talent though, and I think tOSU would really miss out if we didn't pursue him. He's good friends with Mullens IIRC, and has talked about wanting to play with him. I don't think he'll be scared off by depth. He's going to be a really good one.
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this is the knock on every big guy...

it is as simple if you have a big athletic ball you get him the ball. even the better hs coaches dont design the game to be the most effective for the players but the easiest. it is a lot easier to go get the ball than let it come to you through an entry pass.
 
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jimotis4heisman said:
this is the knock on every big guy...

it is as simple if you have a big athletic ball you get him the ball. even the better hs coaches dont design the game to be the most effective for the players but the easiest. it is a lot easier to go get the ball than let it come to you through an entry pass.
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He's got plenty of time... He's shown flashes of greatness this year. It will be different for him next year without Adrion Graves eating up a lot of shots as well. His stats will go through the roof. Kids always get more aggressive as they feel comfortable growing into their bodies. It's natural. He'll be a banger that can step out and hit a J. Kind of like a Shelden Williams or PJ Tucker, but he's more athletic than Williams and bigger than Tucker.
 
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OSUBucks22 said:
He's got plenty of time... He's shown flashes of greatness this year. It will be different for him next year without Adrion Graves eating up a lot of shots as well. His stats will go through the roof. Kids always get more aggressive as they feel comfortable growing into their bodies. It's natural. He'll be a banger that can step out and hit a J. Kind of like a Shelden Williams or PJ Tucker, but he's more athletic than Williams and bigger than Tucker.
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Well if thats the case this kid will be a stud.
 
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Scout.com$

6/23/06

Day 2 recap of the NBA camp.....Gates looks great when he plays to his strengths inside. When he starts to float outside is when he struggles. Could be the best in the 2008 class if he would play to his strengths. Gates is listing offers from Ohio State, Cincy, Xavier and Michigan.
 
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Scout.com$ (Louisville site)

6/23/06

Gates has had an up and down camp so far. When he decides to go inside, he is dominate, but when he drifts outside he is a different player. Ohio State, Michigan, Cincinnati and Xavier have offered. Florida, Syracuse, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Miami have been in contact. When asked about the flow of talent coming to Columbus and if that was an issue, Gates doesn't think it will be a issue. Gates intends to take visits before making a decision.
 
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