Since it looks like...

[gary-7]

...a Brandon Robinson commitment may be on the horizon, a few observations.
I've only seen him live once, but I've been texting back and forth with a couple of buddies down here who've seen him more, and they pretty much second what I saw:
Rangy kid, 6'5ish, natural soft touch but like many HS kids will need to get more consistent with his shooting motion and likely will, not the sort of player who necessarily jumps out at you when you see him and won't blow you away with athleticism but plays the game with a natural ease and good instincts... as with Kenny Williams, he will need to get way stronger for the college game. Seems to have a good attitude.
Anyway, lessee if he's the next '16 prospect to pull the trigger

 

[Bur-Heel]

I take it his visit over the weekend went well.....does a pledge from Robinson destroy any chance that we have with alkins?

 

[keysersosay#1]

Commitment??? I will not hold my breath no matter how glowing the kids review is.................. Not gonna go there

 

[gary-7]

Commitment??? I will not hold my breath no matter how glowing the kids review is.................. Not gonna go there

I hear ya. Lotsa positive vibes coming from his direction, but yeah I know we're all in believe-em-when-we-see-em mode.as for commitments

 

[dadika13]

Until he cancels that visit with FSU in October I'm not going to believe that a commitment is imminent.

 

[mikeirbyusa]

I hear ya. Lotsa positive vibes coming from his direction, but yeah I know we're all in believe-em-when-we-see-em mode.as for commitments

It does look promising.

 

[Bur-Heel]

According to his crystal ball..80% has him trending towards us!!..y'all know 247 is never wrong!!

 

[heels05champs]

While I believe we'll ultimately get Robinson, he did rate the visit an "8 or 9" which doesn't sound like an impending commitment. I think he'll take the remainder of his visits and then decide.

 

[yrusonvus]

I take it his visit over the weekend went well.....does a pledge from Robinson destroy any chance that we have with alkins?

 

[ChapelHeeled]

Great players do not scare easily... Rather, they often attract other great players...

 

[gunslingerdick]

The word is that Robinson is trending towards us. I'd love to have a commitment from...somebody. But I do worry how this will impact other players. Not sure Alkins will have reservations based on this but I do think Woods will.

 

[ChapelHeeled]

The word is that Robinson is trending towards us. I'd love to have a commitment from...somebody. But I do worry how this will impact other players. Not sure Alkins will have reservations based on this but I do think Woods will.

No worries seen here. Good day to be a TAR HEEL !



http://247sports.com/Bolt/Robinson-recaps-UNC-official--39607096

 

[Steat]

Some of these recruits have had offers for months and have not committed. Roy is not in a position to wait on recruits. Heck, the future is now.

 

[Bur-Heel]

Some of these recruits have had offers for months and have not committed. Roy is not in a position to wait on recruits. Heck, the future is now.

Seventh woods!!

 

[Tom79]

Sure seems Brandon had a great visit, the thing he mentions that means a great deal was the "team" interaction and how they do things as a group. Come on to the Hill Brandon.

 

[imajericho]

Where are you getting this guy is committing to us soon? He said his trip was an 8 or 9. Good but not earth shattering like a commitment is on the horizon?

 

[gary-7]

Where are you getting this guy is committing to us soon? He said his trip was an 8 or 9. Good but not earth shattering like a commitment is on the horizon?

I didn't say when or anything for sure
Have heard that while F$U was strong, Roy's recent amping up attention has turned his head. We have a very good shot. That is all.

 

[mikeirbyusa]

Crystal Ball now at 80% UNC 14% FSU, maybe somebody knows something.

 

[Jarrod Hardy]

UNC needs quality bodies. Even if robinson commited Alkins will still be priority. Rawle and Brandon brings different things to the table. The staff wants both and def takeable.

 

[gary-7]

UNC needs quality bodies. Even if robinson commited Alkins will still be priority. Rawle and Brandon brings different things to the table. The staff wants both and def takeable.

They do indeed bring different things.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

UNC needs quality bodies. Even if robinson commited Alkins will still be priority. Rawle and Brandon brings different things to the table. The staff wants both and def takeable.

Rawle and Theo would start, backed by Kenny and Brandon, respectively. Then Rawle and possibly Theo go pro so that junior Kenny and soph Brandon step in. Depending on the 2017 class, of course.

We've heard so little about 7th that it's hard to think he's still a hot prospect for us. OTOH, if he doesn't want to come to UNC, why is he dithering about his choice? Maybe it's just as simple as he's comfortable waiting to see what happens.

Even if Brandon commits, I'm sure we'd be happy to add 7th to the roster, and he wouldn't be scared off. If Rawle were to commit, though, I'd guess 7th goes somewhere else.

 

[ChapelHeeled]

Rawle and Theo would start, backed by Kenny and Brandon, respectively. Then Rawle and possibly Theo go pro so that junior Kenny and soph Brandon step in. Depending on the 2017 class, of course.

We've heard so little about 7th that it's hard to think he's still a hot prospect for us. OTOH, if he doesn't want to come to UNC, why is he dithering about his choice? Maybe it's just as simple as he's comfortable waiting to see what happens.

Even if Brandon commits, I'm sure we'd be happy to add 7th to the roster, and he wouldn't be scared off. If Rawle were to commit, though, I'd guess 7th goes somewhere else.

Will be a few spots open after this season (roster). I will trust Coach Williams to make the firm, correct calls in the final analysis. He is captain of this UNC Basketball ship after all. Things will work out as they should I would think...

 

[Jarrod Hardy]

Seventh is totally quiet. Rarely can get info out of him, def down to UNC and SC. Will know a lot this weekend for his OV. Wonder how UNC goes through this one.

 

[dadika13]

If you watch the video posted after his Georgetown visit he hints (albeit slightly) that no one is in the lead but that if UNC shows him "something" that could change.

I still say we are the lean, need to WOW him this weekend on campus.

Commitments from him and BR would really start to round out a nice class for us.

 

[gunslingerdick]

Commitments from him and BR would really start to round out a nice class for us.

And Markkanen. We need Markkanen. I want Markkanen. Badly.

 

[ChapelHeeled]

And Markkanen. We need Markkanen. I want Markkanen. Badly.

Agree Guns... Finland Ahoy...!

 

[DSouthr]

And Markkanen. We need Markkanen. I want Markkanen. Badly.

Totally agree slinger, other than Bam, Giles, and the center in Florida, Markkanen is my next in line guy!

 

[DSouthr]

And Markkanen. We need Markkanen. I want Markkanen. Badly.

Oh an slanger, don't tell anyone but I think we will get the kid !

 

[DSouthr]

If you watch the video posted after his Georgetown visit he hints (albeit slightly) that no one is in the lead but that if UNC shows him "something" that could change.

I still say we are the lean, need to WOW him this weekend on campus.

Commitments from him and BR would really start to round out a nice class for us.

I have this feeling that it is first come first serve between woods & Robinson and I am not as high on Woods as many others seem to be.

 

[Steat]

Woods reminds me more and more each day of Dexter Strickland......

 

[CJBlue]

Come on Brandon make a decision and pick the Heels! Come on down to Chapel Hill and make this Tarheel happy! Go Brandon and Go Heels!!

 

[CJBlue]

I hope Seventh enjoys his visit this weekend and I would love to have him representing Carolina as well. Enjoy yourself and find a home. Come be a Tarheel, Mr. Woods!! Would love to get a commitment from Mr. Robinson and Mr. Woods. That would make my week.

 

[gunslingerdick]

Woods reminds me more and more each day of Dexter Strickland......

I completely agree with that. I think Woods is even more of an elite athlete than Dex was, but their shot and the way they play are eerily similar.

 

[mikeirbyusa]

And Markkanen. We need Markkanen. I want Markkanen. Badly.

YES!

 

[Bur-Heel]

Woods reminds me more and more each day of Dexter Strickland......

Woods is definitely not a Strickland type!!..hope you're joking

 

[dadika13]

Dex is actually a good comparison. Both freakishly athletic and great finishers. I'd give Seventh the edge in his ability to create his own offense and find other guys, but I doubt he'll be the defender Dex was.

I just hope he improves that jumper. I cringed every time Dex shot from outside of 15 feet.

 

[gary-7]

Dex is actually a good comparison. Both freakishly athletic and great finishers. I'd give Seventh the edge in his ability to create his own offense and find other guys, but I doubt he'll be the defender Dex was.

I just hope he improves that jumper. I cringed every time Dex shot from outside of 15 feet.

There are certainly athletic comparisons but Woods is a far more advanced scorer.

 

[gunslingerdick]

There are certainly athletic comparisons but Woods is a far more advanced scorer.

I'd like to believe that but if that's true, why in the hell is Woods ranked in the 50s? Dex, for as limited as he was offensively was ranked in the 30s if memory serves me. I understand that every class is different but 20 spots is significant for a supposed "more advanced scorer".

 

[mikeirbyusa]

I'd like to believe that but if that's true, why in the hell is Woods ranked in the 50s? Dex, for as limited as he was offensively was ranked in the 30s if memory serves me. I understand that every class is different but 20 spots is significant for a supposed "more advanced scorer".

You have to consider this class is LOADED! Plus Woods was trying to go from playing the 2 to playing the 1, messed up his ranking.

 

[Bur-Heel]

I'd like to believe that but if that's true, why in the hell is Woods ranked in the 50s? Dex, for as limited as he was offensively was ranked in the 30s if memory serves me. I understand that every class is different but 20 spots is significant for a supposed "more advanced scorer".

i've never seen woods ranked that low....every ranking i've seen is mid 20's-low 30's....