IMO, PJ would get 30 MPG from the git go. He's simply that good. I think Huffman would back up Tony at center and Stokes/Brooks would get a few MPG at the four, initially. I don't think PT would be an issue for PJ at all.
Huffman commits to UNC
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That certainly looks like a Final Four caliber starting lineup to me.
I agree on Stokes, There is just no buzz for UNC with Stokes,
Just seems a bit of overkill to take 4 bigs in one class IMHO. This class had a fairly bigger talent dip from elite players to mid-rank player compared to last year's.
Nah man. You know how the haters work. They'll move on to UNC being unable to land top ranked big guys anymore. (Bradley who??)
Hopefully PJ dispels that myth once and for all.
Just seems a bit of overkill to take 4 bigs in one class IMHO. This class had a fairly bigger talent dip from elite players to mid-rank player compared to last year's.
Nah man. You know how the haters work. They'll move on to UNC being unable to land top ranked big guys anymore. (Bradley who??)
Hopefully PJ dispels that myth once and for all.
Well, to be fair the discussion about getting a big man is about getting top ranked big men (I get we got Bradley). It was never really about getting guys like Huffman, who I have no issues with. I don't think anyone has ever doubted UNC could offer lower ranked guys and pull them in. I have absolutely no issues with Roy and recruiting either, nor have I been critical of who he has offered or landed. Just kind of stating that this really does little to quiet those with that particular question, though I've never really heard it state quite that way anyway. Most of the criticism I've read has been regarding getting the very elite guys at any position. I find the criticism understandable but a little unnecessary as well. Let's see what happens the next couple of years now that the academic stuff is about to be behind us.
For a team that hasnt had a Center in a while that dunks on people this is a great get. I am excited to have someone that is 6'9" and CAN dunk in a game instead of the 6'9" king of the up and under, double pump, fadeaway layup...that get blocked by 6'3" PF from Notre Dame. And to top it off, this kid is not a twig. He has A LOT of potential in a program that breeds big men. Cant wait to see what the strength and conditioning program does with his frame. He could be a big time player by his soph year. Great job. I dont care who we MIGHT get, I am more excited for who we HAVE got!
EXACTLY!!!!
A big man that gets above the rim easily and does not need to get double digit rebounds because he rebounds 9 of his own misses in a 5min span! YES!
I really think this kid is a player, I know many don't agree but this kid has good size and a ready to play body. This kid does snot need to lose 30lbs just to be able to get up and down the court for 5mins. Kid does not need to add 30lbs so the wind does not blow him away. he dies need to work on and refine finishing moves, jump hook and step thru and this kid is a factor. I like him more than many of the higher ranked guys, kid has some grit, a lil bit of nasty to his game. You guys are going to love this kid 2 years from now much more than you like his commit today!
Welcome to the Family, Mr. Huffman!
Will soon be know as a steal. I love this commitment and I expect to see at least 2 more in the works. I think we will end up with a top 5 class and Huffman is a foundation recruit we can build upon.
Our guys will coach him up and he will be a fan fave by his sophomore year and possibly starter level minutes as a Jr!
Go get 'em Roy!
Will soon be know as a steal. I love this commitment and I expect to see at least 2 more in the works. I think we will end up with a top 5 class and Huffman is a foundation recruit we can build upon.
Our guys will coach him up and he will be a fan fave by his sophomore year and possibly starter level minutes as a Jr!
Go get 'em Roy!
WITHOUT dogging a current player, I agree. This is a reel of Huffman at Pangos.
http://www.courtsidefilms.com/news_article/show/657365?referrer_id=
Edit: Check out how he ranked against some awesome competition!
http://www.pangosaacamp.com/
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here is the thing Cory, like it or not we are not getting the prime 5star big men, there were 3 in this 2017 class in Ayton/Carter/Bamba. While we are still in it for PJ and maybe Vanderbilt, reality is the prime time big men that can dominate inside the paint we are not getting.
Now PJ and Vanderbilt would be fine gets, Knox to, but they are not rim protecting dominating big men,
Enjoyed that video, I see some Alex in him and I see some Hicks in him, this kid is going to be a player for us guys, yall sleepin on him to much!
To be fair, Ayton and Carter were pretty much decided from the jump. Bamba is an enigma, but he seems to be drinking the Slimeade. We are in the hunt for 3 elite 3/4s who all have the size or strength to be 5s in a small lineup. We could still get Knox, PJ, or Vanderbilt (very slim)
If we add any of those three to Huffman and Brooks, Stokes (slipping I think) or Manley-UNC is in awesome shape!
Roy is the freakin' man!
If we add any of those three to Huffman and Brooks, Stokes (slipping I think) or Manley-UNC is in awesome shape!
Roy is the freakin' man!
Sometimes you need a Big that can just finish at the bucket and rebound....This kid looks like he can do that.
Yeah, Bamba was the only one we had a shot with. We are in it with two of the three top PF guys. We need one of Knox or PJ for sure though.
He'll be a 4* by the end of the season, and rightfully so. No offense to Kennedy or Joel James, but this kid's upside is night and day higher. And I think he's big enough to play the four or the five. Top 30 at the Pango Camp is very impressive.
Exactly. Thanks for mentioning that. Look at the other names Huffman is on that roster with, and the others he beat out below him. A lot of folks have said they wanted to see what he could do against better competition this year at WoG. Well there's an early look.
Scroll down after clicking the link to see the top 30 list.
http://www.pangosaacamp.com/
Welcome Big Huff!!! He's a strong young man with fearlessness and looks to dunk--We need that toughness !! Welcome Big Huff!!
Of course they will! We will hear "Roy can't get elite talent anymore" "Roy is out of touch with todays recruits" "Roy is to oldschool" etc etc etc.
And if we are real lucky he will take us to the final 4 again and coach for 10 more years. At least I hope so.
For those of you not excited that we got Huffman, that so easy place the "project" tag on him, checkout these links Herman provides. This isn't just him playing against your average high school team, this is against the cream of the crop, the best of the best of his class. Look at the names on the roster he is going against and then look at the tape of his play. Looks fantastic to my eyes...
The Pangos mix opened my eyes for sure! I wanted to reserve my judgement until I saw him against better competition. Mission Accomplished!
Mr. Huffman is a man among MEN and boys! He is a steal and I'm thrilled he is a Tar Heel.
I'm also perfectly happy with any three-way combo of Huffman +: PJ, Knox, Manley, Brooks, or Stokes! This would be great recruiting on Roy's part no matter what the Chicken Littles say!
Mr. Huffman is a man among MEN and boys! He is a steal and I'm thrilled he is a Tar Heel.
I'm also perfectly happy with any three-way combo of Huffman +: PJ, Knox, Manley, Brooks, or Stokes! This would be great recruiting on Roy's part no matter what the Chicken Littles say!
Somebody watch that video and then tell me why this kid is such a project. Tell me why he can't really contribute meaningfully until his JR/SR years. Tell me why he's not a 4 star. Tell me why having him on our bench along with Maye makes our depth "thin". Tell me why he can't rely on size and beef to rebound and dunk and block shots while he improves that very natural jumphook. Tell me why we shouldn't be ecstatic about this kid.
Please. I want to know what I'm missing.
Please. I want to know what I'm missing.
PJ would absolutely get full starters' minutes. That's a tad optimistic on Huffman as a frosh though.
On the other hand a Stokes and/or Brooks and/or Manley would definitely get some quality minutes, but a senior Luke Maye would probably be PJ's first backup.
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