I hope this visit will help to inspire you to join the Tarheel Nation and to help lead this team to another title !
Jalen Wilson we're excited about your visit !
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I'll say the same thing I do about every prospect. As a UNC fan, I hope he decides to play for Roy and become a part of the Carolina family. But I won't hold it against him if he decides to go elsewhere.
On this one you truly understand if he goes another route, this team is at least deep with his level of talent...
Would love to have you at Chapel Thrill Jalen! C'mon and play with Mando, Cole Anthony and the Rest of the Best!
This.
It's instant gratification vs long term success sort of thing. Esp with the announcement of NOIs coming. Either go to UNC, have to face a crowded wing position for a year, but get the first crack at starting your Sophomore year, or go to KU, start early and partner up with your bro RJ for a year, but risk getting caught up in the NCAA stuff and having RJ bail and go OAD.
It’s probably just me but noticed other recruits doing this too, when they go visit two schools in one week it seems like they always go to dook,Kansas, etc on the weekend and come here on a Monday/ Tuesday when everyone is in class. I know this means nothing really and it’s not always that way, I guess I’m just thinking out loud and hoping it doesn’t mean anything. We’re going to be fine either way.
Is Kansas really going to give him more playing time? They've got RJ Hampton and Devin Dotson (assuming he returns) starting at the 1 and 2. Udoka starting at the 5. They just got Silvo De Sousa reinstated, likely starting at the 4.
That leaves one open starting spot, and they still have Marcus Garrett, Ochai Agbaji, David McCormak, and Mitch Lightfoot getting rotation minutes. I'd bet Garrett would start at the 3, and Abaji would be first off the bench. Wilson would be in the mix, but he could also be the 7th or 8th guy in the rotation. Not much different than here really.
That leaves one open starting spot, and they still have Marcus Garrett, Ochai Agbaji, David McCormak, and Mitch Lightfoot getting rotation minutes. I'd bet Garrett would start at the 3, and Abaji would be first off the bench. Wilson would be in the mix, but he could also be the 7th or 8th guy in the rotation. Not much different than here really.
Guess as a "insider" you "heard" that on the Michigan board site?
there's talk that Hampton might go overseas. Could bode well for us in the Wilson sweepstakes, if true.
Hampton skipping college is a done deal.
https://247sports.com/college/baske...pton-pro-deal-New-Zealand-Breakers-132369179/
https://247sports.com/college/baske...pton-pro-deal-New-Zealand-Breakers-132369179/
Without Hampton and with a potential NCAA investigation at Kansas, UNC could be looking like a great option for Wilson.
I agree. For Hampton to go overseas is indicator of Kansas' rep being sullied to some degree at least. Obviously Kansas was not appealing enough for Hampton. Maybe Jalen will want to avoid and join the Carolina family for the long term.
With Hampton going overseas and Jalen Lecque possibly going to the NBA, I think it's more about the changing opinions of college basketball in general. I guess some of these kids view it more as a burden than a great opportunity, and that's why Adam Silver is so eager to get rid of the OAD rule.
Per CB Evan Daniel's just changed his pick for KU to a ? For Wilson...hmmm things about to get interesting
That is interesting..I think he ends up back at Michigan since the Howard hire..just a guess tho
Why does everyone think he goes back to Michigan because of Howard? The Howard hiring isnt like penny or stackhouse. First of all Howard isnt in the same class as NBA appeal as both, and Penny and Stackhouse have AAU experience. Howard does not
If I were Jalen Wilson I would rule out Michigan. No head coaching experience. No college coaching experience. I just don't see JWill going back there for Howard.
I think Jalen would be a very nice pickup for us as he will provide us with another multi-year core piece that has the ability to step into a major role in year 2. He also provides even more lineup versatility as I can see him as both a 3 and 4 for us. The biggest thing I would like to know coming out of his visit Tuesday is where Roy is projecting him to play, does he see him as a 4 in that hybrid forward mold, does he want to use him on the wing at the 3 or will he give him the chance to learn both positions and see where he fits best. I can kind of see him telling Jalen the latter which could be enticing for him as it will give him a chance to slot in at 2 different positions.
I do see the Kansas possibility with their availability for minutes on the wing and then Michigan as he is planning to meet with Howard soon and his mom has talked about how much she loved the Fab Five, however what continues to have me liking our chances going into the visit is that Jalen was the one who reached out to UNC upon receiving his release from Michigan knowing where our roster stood and last spring he really did want a UNC offer. I hope that him seeing the tradition our program has, our ability to develop him, play for a chance at a Final Four and Roy’s honesty that he will give everyone a fair shot to earn their minutes will win Jalen over.
I do see the Kansas possibility with their availability for minutes on the wing and then Michigan as he is planning to meet with Howard soon and his mom has talked about how much she loved the Fab Five, however what continues to have me liking our chances going into the visit is that Jalen was the one who reached out to UNC upon receiving his release from Michigan knowing where our roster stood and last spring he really did want a UNC offer. I hope that him seeing the tradition our program has, our ability to develop him, play for a chance at a Final Four and Roy’s honesty that he will give everyone a fair shot to earn their minutes will win Jalen over.
Looks like Jalen made it out of Lawrence,Kansas without a commitment. Expected to be in Chapel Hill Monday evening for his official visit.
I'm optimistic about the current roster, but Wilson would be a nice addition. Hopefully he will leave this visit knowing UNC is the best place for him.
Go Heels!
Go Heels!
Truly hope he chooses UNC. Some people on another board have "gut feelings" he is going to do just that. I hope they're right.
An article on TOS makes him sound a lot like like Leaky with a stronger motor. Can play and guard multiple positions. Can score, handle, and defend. Says he's 6'8 and might grow a tiny bit more.
What's not to like?
Of course that was a fluff piece, but still sounds good to me.
What's not to like?
Of course that was a fluff piece, but still sounds good to me.
I wonder if Pierce will reconsider if Wilson comes on board? I'm sure Pierce is expecting to play starter minutes. Wilson will only be a freshman so may not get a whole lot of PT. But some of what he does get is likely to come from Pierce's minutes.
Will that matter? I hope not. I'm looking forward to seeing Pierce play for us. But I'd also like to have Wilson in the fold for then next few years.
Will that matter? I hope not. I'm looking forward to seeing Pierce play for us. But I'd also like to have Wilson in the fold for then next few years.
Eh, I think they're quite a bit different. Wilson is tall with a good handle but Leaky is a better point guard, while Wilson is a better shooter. Would be interesting to see how his defense stacks up with Leaky's though. I was SUPER impressed with Leaky on that side of the ball.
I'd be really surprised. Pierce is going to start, IMO. Or at least 20-25 minutes per game. I don't see Wilson getting more than 8-10 minutes per game. Wilson is for 2020-2021 and beyond. He shouldn't impact Pierce much.
I also don't think Pierce needs huge minutes for his goals. He's not really showcasing for the NBA like some guys are. He wants to win and set himself up for a career in an NBA front office.
How ironic would it be though if Wilson decommitted from UM, committed to UNC, then Pierce decommitted from UNC and became a Wolverine? I have to admit it'd be pretty funny!
