'13 CA PF Zena Edosomwan (Verbal to Harvard)

[Buffnik]

Rivals (http://rivals.yahoo.com/colorado/basketball/recruiting/player-Zena-Edosomwan-105862)
Scout (http://colorado.scout.com/a.z?s=148&p=8&c=1&nid=5410610)
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/102872/zena-edosomwan)
247Sports (http://247sports.com/Recruit/Zena-Edosomwan-13779)

http://www.calihighsports.com/assets/cms/uploads/149764_1513513556659_1199015383_31163943_4811823_n .jpg
Harvard-Westlake HS (North Hollywood, CA)

AAU: Double Pump / Pump N Run

Ht: 6-foot-8
Wt: 235 lbs

Rivals rating: 4*; unranked PF (#66 overall)
Scout rating: 4*; #17 PF (#76 overall)
ESPN rating: 4*-92 grade; #21 PF
247 rating: 4*-90 rating; #24 PF (#100 overall)

Reported Offers: Colorado, Arizona State, California, Cal-Poly, Georgia Tech, Gonzaga, Harvard, Maryland, Missouri, Oregon, Pennsylvania, San Francisco, UNLV, USC, Utah, Washington State, Wake Forest

[Buffnik]

http://www.calihighsports.com/articles/238


With teammate Cain committing to Colorado last week, the Buffaloes seem like a real legitimate option for Edosomwan.

"They got my boy D," Zena said. "That is huge you know because I see him going there and I see all the other guys they got and I'm like wow okay they are really doing things. I like their coaches a lot, the school a lot, it's definitely a great place. I'm sure Damiene will talk me up on it this year and next year but what there doing recently opened my eyes to Boulder," Zena said.

[Buffnik]

http://hoopreview.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67:hoop-review-report-i&catid=35:events&Itemid=27

The seventh annual Southern California Hoop Review was held Saturday and Sunday April 10-11 at Cal State University Dominguez Hills and Lynwood High School. 70 teams from throughout the west coast participated.

Zena Edosomwan 6'8" PF/C 2012 Harvard Westlake HS (Pump N Run 2012)
A strong rebounder and powerful short driver who can get to the rim. Also a decent postup player. Is aggressive.

[InTheBuff]

want

yes

[Darth Snow]

well, he sure looks like a bad ass.

[Sportsfan101]

well, he sure looks like a bad ass.

If you shared a name with the Warrior Princess, you'd be a bad ass too. It's the boy named Sue syndrome.

[Darth Snow]

If you shared a name with the Warrior Princess, you'd be a bad ass too. It's the boy named Sue syndrome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1BJfDvSITY

Johnnny

[Buffnik]

I had forgotten that I'd already done this profile. Glad it came up in my google search as I was looking for stuff to make one. :lol:

(On that note, it helps out AllBuffs a bit if you come to the site or certain prospect threads through a google/yelp/yahoo/etc search.)

Anyway, here's a new LA Times blog article on Edosomwan that reiterates the CaliHigh article I posted about:


When North Hollywood Harvard-Westlake looks back on this season, Friday's Mission League showdown with Los Angeles Loyola will be remembered as the game 6-foot-8 junior Zena Edosomwan showed that he's a big-time player in the making.

Edosomwan scored 26 points and combined with 6-7 Damiene Cain, who scored 25 points and had 19 rebounds, to be a dominant duo in a game that was played before a capacity crowd at Harvard-Westlake and ended with Wolverine students charging onto the court to celebrate a 13th consecutive victory for Harvard-Westlake (16-2, 5-0).

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/varsitytimesinsider/2011/01/boys-basketball-zena-edosomwan-comes-through.html

[buff4bcs1985]

still want

[AlferdJasper]

If you shared a name with the Warrior Princess, you'd be a bad ass too. It's the boy named Sue syndrome.


I believe SHE was named after HIM.

That's how I see it.

[BeBe]

But how do you pronounce his last name????? I can just hear announcers stumbling over that one big time.

[Quattro]

What a name, I wish my name was cool, would be a great get.

[AlferdJasper]

But how do you pronounce his last name????? I can just hear announcers stumbling over that one big time.

They'll give them a pronounciation guide. Something like: Eee, Doh, Sum, Won. The better he plays, the easier it gets to say it.

[buff4bcs1985]

What a name, I wish my name was cool, would be a great get.

your name isnt peter parker?

[DBT]

Splain. He does not even have CU listed, for one. He is not rated by Rivals for another. i've got another question. Whats the difference between a site's rating and a fan's rating? Like, on Rivals, he isn't even rated. But three "fans" rate him as a four star. It seems like the "fan" ratings are ALWAYS high. Are they mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and friends? I guess if there were a couple of hundred that rated him as a four star, that would be one thing. But three? That could mean a 3, 4, and 5 from one of each, lol. Why doesn't Rivals even have him rated?

[AlferdJasper]

Splain. He does not even have CU listed, for one. He is not rated by Rivals for another. i've got another question. Whats the difference between a site's rating and a fan's rating? Like, on Rivals, he isn't even rated. But three "fans" rate him as a four star. It seems like the "fan" ratings are ALWAYS high. Are they mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and friends? I guess if there were a couple of hundred that rated him as a four star, that would be one thing. But three? That could mean a 3, 4, and 5 from one of each, lol. Why doesn't Rivals even have him rated?

Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends, teammates and coaches. Maybe other players. Maybe his rival high school.
Rivals doesn't have him rated because he has not been evaluated. And they don't have time to evaluate every player. You have no tape, or get your tape in late, too bad: they may have moved on to the next class already.

[boulder77]

Edosomwan scored 26 points and combined with 6-7 Damiene Cain, who scored 25 points and had 19 rebounds, to be a dominant duo in a game that was played before a capacity crowd at Harvard-Westlake and ended with Wolverine students charging onto the court to celebrate a 13th consecutive victory for Harvard-Westlake (16-2, 5-0). So, is rushing the court considered acceptable? We need to know these things. :smile2:

[dyemeduke]

Splain. He does not even have CU listed, for one. He is not rated by Rivals for another. i've got another question. Whats the difference between a site's rating and a fan's rating? Like, on Rivals, he isn't even rated. But three "fans" rate him as a four star. It seems like the "fan" ratings are ALWAYS high. Are they mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and friends? I guess if there were a couple of hundred that rated him as a four star, that would be one thing. But three? That could mean a 3, 4, and 5 from one of each, lol. Why doesn't Rivals even have him rated?

AJ has it right...man, there's SO many bball recruits out there, that you can't have every one of them ranked. This kid will be a SOLID three star in my opinion. That's a quality player that I wouldn't mind having on my team. Give it some time...yes, there are many bball players ranked already, but that doesn't mean that's the whole story.

And to boulder77, yes, rushing the court is great for a great win. Rushing the court for an unranked opponent...no. Rushing the court/field for a team ranked in the teens to 20s, no. Beating KU, yes. Beating top 5, yes. I dream of a day though when we beat KU, and our fans just raucously cheer and don't rush. Why?...because then our winning will have become normal.

[Quattro]

**** it just rush the field/court every win.

[dyemeduke]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6077111

hopefully him and Cain are good friends...Spencer is also on our radar from the article. I would love to get Edosomwan and Christiansen next cycle.

I also forgot that Spencer was Booker's teammate. Spencer's skinnier than Zena, but he has more length and is pretty good on the D end. I think Spencer's stock will blow up, as will Zena to a lesser extent. I want Zena more though...

[Buffnik]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6077111

hopefully him and Cain are good friends...Spencer is also on our radar from the article. I would love to get Edosomwan and Christiansen next cycle.

I also forgot that Spencer was Booker's teammate. Spencer's skinnier than Zena, but he has more length and is pretty good on the D end. I think Spencer's stock will blow up, as will Zena to a lesser extent. I want Zena more though...

This is the thing about basketball recruiting that's tough. I get it when Boyle says he wants to make a commitment to in-state players and make sure the best don't get away to other Big 6 conference schools or elite Mid-Majors. However, they don't play against the same level of competition day in and day out as the kids from LA, San Fran/Oakland, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio or Chicago do (just to name the big players in the CU recruiting region). When you pull a guy like Cain from one of the better LA area programs who you've also seen in the LA summer leagues, you know that his nightly double-double on the stat sheet translates to a nightly double-double as an upperclassman in the Pac-12. You can't say that about the Colorado kids.

Given that, I much prefer it if we sign guys like Edosomwan ahead of in-state prospects unless we're talking about Billups-level Colorado kids. Actually, if we're talking about guards instead of big men I think you can do a better job evaluating in-state talent so you can find your guys like Knutson to put on scholarship. CU can always use guys who are money on an open jumper and from the free throw line, will fight for every inch on the court, and have enough athleticism not to be a liability on defense.

Anyway, I'll cut it off there. Love Zena. Love Spencer. I want to see California as the major focus of our basketball recruiting.

[dyemeduke]

This is the thing about basketball recruiting that's tough. I get it when Boyle says he wants to make a commitment to in-state players and make sure the best don't get away to other Big 6 conference schools or elite Mid-Majors. However, they don't play against the same level of competition day in and day out as the kids from LA, San Fran/Oakland, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio or Chicago do (just to name the big players in the CU recruiting region). When you pull a guy like Cain from one of the better LA area programs who you've also seen in the LA summer leagues, you know that his nightly double-double on the stat sheet translates to a nightly double-double as an upperclassman in the Pac-12. You can't say that about the Colorado kids.

Given that, I much prefer it if we sign guys like Edosomwan ahead of in-state prospects unless we're talking about Billups-level Colorado kids. Actually, if we're talking about guards instead of big men I think you can do a better job evaluating in-state talent so you can find your guys like Knutson to put on scholarship. CU can always use guys who are money on an open jumper and from the free throw line, will fight for every inch on the court, and have enough athleticism not to be a liability on defense.

Anyway, I'll cut it off there. Love Zena. Love Spencer. I want to see California as the major focus of our basketball recruiting.

Bohn had a quote that I actually couldn't stand when he said it - something about how we all love Cody and Scotty, but let's face it, they're not the caliber of player that is going to take CU football to the top. I felt like he disrespected them by saying it publicly, even though it is true. It's hard to be honest sometimes, and in honesty, I feel the same way about Levi as Scotty and Cody. Levi isn't a lethal shooter, nor is he super-athletic. He's serviceable, and he definitely deserves a scholarship. However, as much as I love Levi, we need higher caliber players if CU is going to really establish itself as a bball program.

We all know it, CO is not a hotbed for bball. Although there does seem to be a recent rise, with Jackson last year, Thomas over in NJ coming from Denver, and the Collier and the freshman at JFK. Still, you CANNOT make CO a recruiting priority. I think it's great if Boyle and staff occasionally watch some games and build relationships with coaches...but do not make it a priority. West Coast is where they need to spend most of their attention. SoCal has so much talent, and Findlay and Bishop Gorman in Vegas need to be tapped into (to be fair though, that's like saying we need to tap into Oak Hill or DeMatha...private schools for the bball inclined). Seattle year-in-year-out has great bball talent. Watch Scott down in the Springs, and say hi to Rudy Cary. However, RECRUIT SoCal and Seattle. Keep your local relationships in-tact, but don't spend too much time on it. Bouldins and Billups come around once every five years.

...I will say this too - I think a lot of the reason our HS bball isn't great is because our HS coaching isn't great. Having some coaching clinics locally could really help bball talent develop in CO.

[buff4bcs1985]

is he growing at all or is 6'8 as tall as he gets?

[Buffnik]

New interview. Up to 5 offers, including Colorado.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pMiB0mY8pYo#at=247

Kind of sounds like he may wait until the spring signing period next year, but you never know.

[dyemeduke]

never mind...for some reason I couldn't see Buffnik's post prior to me posting the same interview...and I can't figure out how to get rid of this "link" font as I type...damn it...I'm so stupid when it comes to this...

[bombay]

He must be a very good student with the list of schools pursuing him.

[Daaah]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/bo-assets/production/attachments/17404/original/xena_20warrior_20princess.jpg?1278319484

[Quattro]

Hasn't said a favorite but he has picked up offers and will wait until July he said before trimming his list.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a7hk6Kc9E0&feature=player_embedded#at=95

[dio]

Sounds like there is some interest here, but I don't know how strong


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRf66I02cM4

[JRK1212]

He's having a big summer. Picked up offers from Oregon, ASU, and Cal with more likely coming and has been upgraded to a 4-star player by Scout and 247 Sports.

[buff4bcs1985]

still want from the article nik posted on josh scott


Zena Edosomwan (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/102872/zena-edosomwan) (North Hollywood, Calif./Harvard-Westlake)
2012, PF, 6-7, 215 pounds
Many pundits and coaches can question his hands and ability to finish over length, but they can't debate whether Edosomwan is a winner. He is a high-energy player with a blossoming skill set and nasty streak to boot. His footwork has improved considerably in the past year along with his post moves. Whether it's diving on the floor for a loose ball, finishing over the rim in transition or displaying a blue-collar mentality in the paint area at both ends, he is a no-brainer for the high-major level.

[Goose]

Buffscoop update (http://buffscoop.com/buff-basketball/edosomwan-rising-in-summer-heat.html) for those that have a subscription.

[Goose]

Zena Edosowman's Focus Turns Toward Recruiting (http://eye-on-college-basketball-recruiting.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/29884776/31086882)


Edosomwan, a 6-foot-7 power forward from Harvard-Westlake (Calif.), made an impression in the spring and then solidified his standing by holding his own against the cream of the crop. He runs the floor well and is excellent at finishing in transition. Edosomwan is willing to do the dirty work in the paint, but is athletic and skilled enough to make plays on the glass and above the rim.

The next step for him will be recruiting, which has heated up in a major way lately.

“It’s going really well,” Edosomwan said. “I just have to cut down my list soon.”

He picked up offers in the past couple of days from UNLV, California and Wake Forest, adding to a collection that also includes Harvard, Georgia Tech, Washington State, USC, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Maryland, Gonzaga and Arizona State. Edosomwan, who ranks No. 68 in CBSSports.com's Top 100 (http://www.maxpreps.com/news/q2LpYabLEeCkhgAcxJSkrA/muhammad-takes-over-top-spot-in-class-of-2012-top-100.htm) and also holds a 3.4 GPA, has strong interest from UCLA, Texas, Vanderbilt, Washington and Virginia Tech.

[Goose]

Jeff Borzello (http://twitter.com/#!/jeffborzello/status/98899384175050752):


On September 22, Harvard will host Brannen Greene, Stephen Domingo, Austin Colbert, Zena Edosomwan and Chris Bolden. Big-time weekend.

[Goose]

Now in ESPN's Top 100 at #96.

[JRK1212]

Narrowed down his list to Texas, USC, Washington, Cal, Wake Forest, and Harvard. :huh:

[buff4bcs1985]

****

[SECOBuffsFan]

Must not be that bright....lol

[Buffnik]

It's highly unlikely that we would want to take three "4s" in the same class. The recruiting focus has been on guards. Not signing a transfer or an additional 2011 guy after Alec declared opened up a 5th scholarship so there was a chance, but all indications are that we would rather bring in a "3" with a pure guard and then double up with another wing or another guard.

[Goose]

Visiting Wake Forest this weekend.

BTW, it is without a doubt that Zena has the best "visitors found this page by searching for" list of any other recruit on this board. Ever. Especially because someone actually spelled one of the attempts as "Zhena Worrier Prinsess".

[Darth Snow]

Visiting Wake Forest this weekend.

BTW, it is without a doubt that Zena has the best "visitors found this page by searching for" list of any other recruit on this board. Ever. Especially because someone actually spelled one of the attempts as "Zhena Worrier Prinsess". Frankly, I like " زينا"better.

[Buffnik]

Frankly, I like " زينا"better.

That's how I found the profile.

[Goose]

Visiting Harvard this weekend.

[aik]

Is he even in CU's discussion anymore? Steve Physioc says he's UW bound this weekend for a visit.

[Darth Snow]

Is he even in CU's discussion anymore? Steve Physioc says he's UW bound this weekend for a visit. Buffscoop/Yungcoach reported a while back that apparently we interviewed him and right after that he cut us from consideration. This interview was not recent.

[Goose]

CU was out of it pretty early on. Not sure if he dropped us or we dropped him (we had Scott & Gordon both committed at that point), but we were out early.

Anyway, from Scout:


9:09: After months of the assumption that Zena Edosomwan would sign in the fall and likely with USC, it now looks like he could hold off until the spring. Harvard has made a strong push for Edosomwan and he may not choose a school until he knows if he can get into the Ivy League program. (JG)

[Colobuffs21]

Anyone else see Dinwiddie tell buffs fans to follow Zena? Anything there?

[SECOBuffsFan]

Anyone else see Dinwiddie tell buffs fans to follow Zena? Anything there?

I saw that, but don't know what to think of it

[SuperD]

Any chance we're getting back in on Zena with the Dinwiddie quote and Caine being done?

[Buffnik]

Any chance we're getting back in on Zena with the Dinwiddie quote and Caine being done?

Yes

[Buffnik]

Yes

I guess I spoke so soon.

http://buffscoop.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15053

[Goose]

ESPN Update (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/7608132/top-uncommitted-prospects-2012-class):


Recruiting update: He has taken all his visits, which included trips to USC (Sept. 17), Harvard (Sept. 24), Cal (Oct. 8), Texas (Oct. 15) and Washington (Oct. 22). It was thought he would sign in November, but took the SAT again to see if he could improve his score for Harvard. As of right now, he plans to cut his list in the next week and then make a decision possibly in the next couple of weeks. UCLA, Cal and Harvard appear to be out in front as a decision looms.

Really hoping he goes to Harvard. First off, it's a great story (4* recruit goes Ivy, yada yada yada). Secondly, I don't want to play him in conference.

[Goose]

Gershon is reporting he's going to re-classify as a 2013 recruit, and has given his verbal to Harvard. First top 100 recruit to ever go Ivy.

[Buffnik]

Gershon is reporting he's going to re-classify as a 2013 recruit, and has given his verbal to Harvard. First top 100 recruit to ever go Ivy.

Cal fans wanted him bad.

[mattrob]

Cal fans wanted him bad.

They needed him. With Gutierrez and Kamp leaving, and Wallace the only real incoming impact player, they need some depth.

[azbuff]

I always liked this kid a lot. Good luck Zena.