Yagizhan Selcuk commits to Towson

[mat1992 2,233]

Avg. 13 points and 8.5 rebounds last season at 6-8, 237.

 

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[mat1992 2,233]

Look at it this way. Is it out of desperation? Sort of, but it looks like the young man can play. Has a decent shot and floater with some post moves. Can he defend more athletic fours at this level? Can he play inside against guys like Knight and Cacok? Can he be a rotation player right away? Will likely compete with Solomon O. for the starting or backup power forward spot or we could go with Sanders and Thomas or Sanders and Tunstall up front with Fobbs, Betrand and T.J. Obviously, we desperately need a 2-guard to replace Zane, assuming he's gone. Still not 100% sure both are gone but we can't wait forever. But likely will know more in next couple of weeks if JG and ZM are gone. There are other options as well if Timberlake doesn't commit.

The good news is that at least we have more options at the post this season. Bad news is that Gorham could have been a 16/8 guy next to Sanders, who could be at least a 12/8 guy. 

[TSU88 1,070]

I just watched his 15 minute highlight clip. Of course, all kids look like superstars in these clips, but it looks like he’s a decent ballhandler & passer. A lot of clips of him converting on drives to the basket. Not a lot of clips of him shooting jumpers. Perhaps, coming from Europe, he’s fundamentally sound. 

[mat1992 2,233]

6 minutes ago, TSU88 said:

I just watched his 15 minute highlight clip. Of course, all kids look like superstars in these clips, but it looks like he’s a decent ballhandler & passer. A lot of clips of him converting on drives to the basket. Not a lot of clips of him shooting jumpers. Perhaps, coming from Europe, he’s fundamentally sound. 

Yeah, would like to see his three-point shooting numbers. Most of his post moves quite honestly would get blocked in college unless he takes on smaller fours. His face-up game looks a little raw. Looks like he couldn't shoot threes as a junior but not sure of his senior stats.

Good news is that he can get better. Look at the kid from Drexel, Demir. He's a juco transfer so maybe that's a bad comparison but could have a similar game. About same size though he's a little bigger.

 

http://www.drexeldragons.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809&path=mbball

[TSU88 1,070]

Couldn’t find a scouting report on him, other than a poster on the W&M board who described him as “polished, physical and athletic.” What more expertise could you want than that?🤔

[mat1992 2,233]

6 minutes ago, TSU88 said:

Couldn’t find a scouting report on him, other than a poster on the W&M board who described him as “polished, physical and athletic.” What more expertise could you want than that?🤔

He does resemble a typical W&M player in that he's fairly big, somewhat athletic and should become more of a shooter from deep as he gets older. 

[TSU88 1,070]

Well, the W&M poster likes his signing, so we’ve got that going for us

[BradTU 18]

Kid has decent handles and I love his pump fakes. Looks like a possible stretch 4. 

Nice to see Pat switching it up with a euro player. Let’s just hope he’s better than Alex Gavrilovic. 

[mat1992 2,233]

From what I hear, he was recruited by Detroit, before they had a coaching change. So that's a pretty strong mid-major. Also Northeastern, American, Montana, Richmond, Loyola-Marymount. Was expected to visit Montana before committing.

Sounds like a smart kid, who can use both hands. Possibly play some center as well. Good passer. Good skill. Average athlete. But with Tunstall, Sanders, and Solomon can make that up. Nothing wrong with a skilled big man.