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IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
AAU: Pump 'n Run / Nashville Celtics / Belmont Shore
Ht: 6-foot-8
Wt: 190 lbs
Rivals rating: 5*; #3 SF (#9 overall)
Scout rating: 4*; #8 PF
ESPN rating: 4*-95 grade; #11 SF (#35 overall)
Reported Offers: Colorado, Arizona State, Duke, Florida, Kentucky, Memphis, NC State, Tennessee, Texas, UNLV
If Dinwiddle can bring this guy to us we will be sitting in great shape. This is the kind of recruit that not only makes a difference on the court but also gets the attention of other recruits and gives you instant credibility.
We may be getting carried away and it will take a little longer than we are dreaming but Tad is doing the job. I think CU basketball is on the way to being legitimately good. Not we have one guy who is carrying us until he goes pro good but we can beat you a number of different ways good and we will do it again next year and the year after good.
Daniels was a senior last season on Spencer Dinwiddie's Taft HS team. He committed to play for Texas, then de-committed, and decided to do a year of post-graduate at IMG Academy in Florida. He is still uncommitted and Dinwiddie said he is going to try to recruit him to CU.
I don't think I can exaggerate how big it would be if we landed Daniels as a Buff.
Here's some youtube of him. First is older from when he was a UT commit and then there's a new one from this summer:
Tad is going to get it done! I love this hire. Hopefully Bohn can find someone with Tad's passion to be the next football coach at CU. lol. Go get him Tad!
do prep schools eat eligibility?
Originally Posted by absinthe
Stoudt's RecruitipediaPost Graduate (PG): A prospect that enrolls in a fifth year of high school at a preparatory school or military academy. The prospect's high school GPA is locked and can only be improved by retaking courses. A prospect does not lose college eligibility while competing for a prep school or military academy and has an opportunity to meet the NCAA Clearinghouse Initial Eligibility Requirements if he fell short after four years of high school. Some athletes may also choose a Post Graduate year in order to get noticed and increase his college scholarship choices.
what are the odds nik?
If we have a big season and if some programs he is high on (like Kentucky) don't offer and if we can get him to agree to a visit... then it will be worth discussing odds. We're a long way away.
so he would be a regular signing period
No. I actually think he's waiting until spring to see if some spots open up in elite programs after some guys declare early for the NBA draft. Doesn't look like he's signing anywhere in the next week.
...i don't think this is happening. Unless Dinwiddie is really tight with Daniels, we aren't going to get him. Sorry to be a pessimist, but let's be honest. Daniels is an elite prospect, and most of these kids have their short lists by now. They've been getting love from schools for a few years now, and we'd be a late entry to the sweepstakes. Our only hope is that him and Dinwiddie are really close...moreso than any of Daniels' other teammates. Kids recruit all the time for their schools. I say he goes to UCLA or Kentucky. He had some family problems that forced him away from the court - sick grandfather. He's close to his family I think.
It would be nice though huh?
Ya it would be nice. Not holding my breath, but if Boyle and co. can have a big year you never know I guess. Thx for making this profile 'Nik!
damn, that's an impressive list of offers/interested schools there. Would be HUGE for CU to land this kid.
Here's hoping that Dinwiddie can work some magic and that Higgins & Burks get lots of national press. I think that would be a huge help to land a guy like Daniels.
we need some more street cred before we land a big time recruit. This comes from either winning or an amazing HC. The kid could sign with you if he grew up around you, but CO doesn't have this type of talent. Chris Thomas is from Denver, and if we keep winning and improving, I guess there's a chance we get on his radar.
Daniels was a big time recruit LAST year. He was committed to Texas, and at the last second, it was thought that UK was going to ink him. Cal was rumored to wanting to sign one more player, and everyone thought it was Daniels. My point is that he went through the recruiting rigors once already, and CU was nowhere to be seen. He has developed many relationships with coaches and players. Dinwiddie helps, but he needs to be Daniels BEST FRIEND in order for us to have a remote chance. I hate being the pessimist here, but I'm just trying to be real with you all. Daniels is not coming here.
ugh...now back to football forum and Hawk rumors...
hopefully
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