DeMarcus Harrison - BYU recruit

[jay santos]

They guy essentially played an extra year of HS at a high level prep school to improve his game, correct?

He should be more ready to contribute from day 1 than about any freshman we've had.

Yes, except Charles also did the same thing and came pretty raw. Damarcus looks more skilled, though maybe not quite ready for prime time.

[Jacob]

Yes, except Charles also did the same thing and came pretty raw. Damarcus looks more skilled, though maybe not quite ready for prime time.

I didn't know that. Was Abouo's extra year in Logan or somewhere else?

[jay santos]

I didn't know that. Was Abouo's extra year in Logan or somewhere else?

Back east at a big time prep school.

[KillerDog]

They guy essentially played an extra year of HS at a high level prep school to improve his game, correct?

He should be more ready to contribute from day 1 than about any freshman we've had.

Basically the same route that Abuou went. Extra year of prep school to make college academics easier and to develop a more well rounded game. His numbers and production have changed. He was a slasher who could shoot a bit but now he is a slasher and a shooter. I think we'll see early contribution from him but he is still a freshman. Freshman at his level can contribute but usually don't. He is top tier but he is not of the elite variety that a Jabari Parker (holy be his name) is.

Sorry, just saw that this was a bit redundant. Anyway, Abuou came to us as a defender who could learn to play offensively at the top level. Damarcus is an offensive player who could learn to play defensively at the top level. Abuou came in playing D like a D-1 guy, I hope Damarcus is as good an offensive player as his reputation suggests. If so, he'll make up for the lack of a Michael Loyd type talent.

[jay santos]

Another highlight video. He looks taller in this one. Was the other video from last year?

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At 54 seconds, double dribble or not? I'm old school on double dribble. I say yes.

[KillerDog]

Another highlight video. He looks taller in this one. Was the other video from last year?

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At 54 seconds, double dribble or not? I'm old school on double dribble. I say yes.

This is from his new H.S.

[Surfah]

That's one of the things I like most about Winder and Harrison. They've played on the court with good talent, in practice with good teammates, and played on teams (Harrison for one year, at least) that played against good competition.

You know this is a great point. The Plumlee brothers at Duke all played at Christ School and younger bro and recent Duke commit Marshall is Damarcus' teammate now. Christ School has 5 state championships in the last 6 years. They play 6th ranked Oak Hill in February. Should be a good one.

[BGRTHNUMEGO]

Recruiting rankings for Haws, Collinsworth, and Harrison:

Haws

Rivals - 3*, 35th SG, 145th overall
Scout - 3*, 38th SG
ESPN - Grade 88, 51st SG

Collinsworth

Rivals - 3*, 26th SG, 134th overall
Scout - 3*, 27th SF
ESPN - Grade 88, 76th SG

Harrison

Rivals - 4*, 21st SG, 78th overall
Scout - 3*, 38th SG
ESPN - Grade 95, 28th SG

[woot]

Recruiting rankings for Haws, Collinsworth, and Harrison:

Haws

Rivals - 3*, 35th SG, 145th overall
Scout - 3*, 38th SG
ESPN - Grade 88, 51st SG

Collinsworth

Rivals - 3*, 26th SG, 134th overall
Scout - 3*, 27th SF
ESPN - Grade 88, 76th SG

Harrison

Rivals - 4*, 21st SG, 78th overall
Scout - 3*, 38th SG
ESPN - Grade 95, 28th SG

So Haws will play in 12,13, and 14, Collinsworth will play in 10, 13, 14, and 15, and Harrison will play in 11, 14, 15, and 16? Shame we couldn't get these guys on the court at the same time for more than one year, but 2014 should be interesting if Harrison doesn't come back too rusty.

Then again, wasn't Hartsock also pretty highly recruited? Oh yeah, bigs don't develop at BYU.

[LiveCoug]

So Haws will play in 12,13, and 14, Collinsworth will play in 10, 13, 14, and 15, and Harrison will play in 11, 14, 15, and 16? Shame we couldn't get these guys on the court at the same time for more than one year, but 2014 should be interesting if Harrison doesn't come back too rusty.

Then again, wasn't Hartsock also pretty highly recruited? Oh yeah, bigs don't develop at BYU.

Is Harrison going on a mission? is this for certain?

[Flystripper]

Is Harrison going on a mission? is this for certain?

He needs to have a talk with Jimmer!!

[HBCoug]

So Haws will play in 12,13, and 14, Collinsworth will play in 10, 13, 14, and 15, and Harrison will play in 11, 14, 15, and 16? Shame we couldn't get these guys on the court at the same time for more than one year, but 2014 should be interesting if Harrison doesn't come back too rusty.

Then again, wasn't Hartsock also pretty highly recruited? Oh yeah, bigs don't develop at BYU.

I don't recall Hartsock being highly recruited...certainly not in terms of scholarship offers. He had great scoring numbers coming out of high school in OK, but high school stats tell very little about a kid's college potential.

[woot]

Is Harrison going on a mission? is this for certain?

Oh I thought I had read that, but I could be wrong. If he doesn't go, 13 and especially 14 could be some big years for us, Particularly if Davies develops (and assuming he goes on a mission, which I've heard is happening after this year).

[KillerDog]

So Haws will play in 12,13, and 14, Collinsworth will play in 10, 13, 14, and 15, and Harrison will play in 11, 14, 15, and 16? Shame we couldn't get these guys on the court at the same time for more than one year, but 2014 should be interesting if Harrison doesn't come back too rusty.

Then again, wasn't Hartsock also pretty highly recruited? Oh yeah, bigs don't develop at BYU.

Hartsock was not highly recruited. He was a back to the basket player but only 6'8" and without a big frame to pack on pounds. He also was going directly on a mission so that scared some off. IIRC, he had offers in the Big XII but not many and no one special.

I don't believe Harrison is going on a mission. He hasn't indicated that he is. I also understand that Davies and Collinsworth might decide not to go on missions after this year. The two Collinsworth brothers and Davies are all good friends and have toyed with the idea of playing together for a few years.

[Goatnapper'96]

Hartsock was not highly recruited. He was a back to the basket player but only 6'8" and without a big frame to pack on pounds. He also was going directly on a mission so that scared some off. IIRC, he had offers in the Big XII but not many and no one special.

I don't believe Harrison is going on a mission. He hasn't indicated that he is. I also understand that Davies and Collinsworth might decide not to go on missions after this year. The two Collinsworth brothers and Davies are all good friends and have toyed with the idea of playing together for a few years.

Trust me on this one. Kyle Collinsworth knows his mother does not doubt. He will be on a mission and he will cry when an all male quartet sings "In the Hollow of thy Hand" at his missionary farewell. I know mormon culture and I am rarely wrong. Most informed and enlightened people agree with me on this.

If Brandon Davies is improved this year and plays a lot, because of his ability to score I am assuming as his defense is mostly abysmal, I doubt he goes on a mission. If he is not real improved offensively, I doubt he plays an overwhelming amount and then going on a mission is a higher possibility.

Right now I am assuming he is improved because it makes me feel better.