RunInRed 16,383 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Wow ... One of the top wing scorers in the 2016 class -- Mustapha Heron -- has verbally committed to Auburn.http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1574891-source-mustapha-heron-commits-to-auburn An unofficial visit to Auburn has resulted in a commitment from five-star Mustapha Heron according to Stacey Davis of NYCHoops.net.Heron had an official visit scheduled with Mississippi State later this month, and St. John's was considered the favorite in the Crystal Ball to land him. Heron, a 6-5 power guard out of Waterbury (Conn.) Sacred Heart High School, is ranked No. 23 in the 2016 247Sports Composite. http://247sports.com/Bolt/Auburn-lands-surprise-commitment-38769429 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 You beat me to it! War Damn. BOOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,279 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Beat me to it as well. Crazy that people are calling him underrated when he's a top 20 recruit nationally, hear he's a program changer. Great get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Beat me to it as well. Crazy that people are calling him underrated when he's a top 20 recruit nationally, hear he's a program changer. Great get! Played a 1 on 1 vs Chris Paul as a freshman. Some tournament or something like that. Was committed to Pitt for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Some experts are saying this may be the best commitment AU has had in its history. Period. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegle777 78 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Huge get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 This guy looks like a great addition....just hope we can hold on to him. With these 4* and 5* players the recruiting seems to go on until the day they can sign their letters. Looks like he could be BP's best catch .....ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Just the beginning............................................get ready for the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 It's happening!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfinz 1,362 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Just the beginning............................................get ready for the ride I just know that you are right. With Austin Wiley looking like a probable get...I mean wow!!! We are on the precibus of something great for our entire athletic department and university. I'm so excited. We can be champions in ways that will make Bama envious of our program much the same way they perceive all others should envy their "school". Could you imagine having the type of runs at Auburn like Urban and Billy D did together at Florida? Couple that with softball and Baseball. Like I said ...WOW!!! It's great to be an Auburn Tiger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,226 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Wow, coach pearl is doing work. Welcome to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 A little write up on Mustapha Auburn and head coach Bruce Pearl made a major statement on Sunday as five-star shooting guard Mustapha Heron pledged to the Tigers, a source confirmed to NBCSports.com. The 6-foot-5 Heron is a powerful scoring guard and he’s the most talented player that Pearl has landed at Auburn since his return to coaching. Heron is currently regarded as the No. 19 overall prospect in the Rivals 2016 national rankings. A gifted attacker and finisher, Heron is one of the toughest guards to defend in the class because of his size and strength. Built like a football player, Heron can finish through contact and is very tough to stop with a full head of steam going to the rim. Although he still needs to improve his jumper, Heron has shown some improvement in it over the last year and has a potentially workable jumper going forward. Heron visited Auburn this weekend and he joins point guard Jared Harper and power forward Anfernee McLemore in the Tigers’ 2016 recruiting class. Previously a Pitt commit in January of 2014, Heron opted to re-open up his recruitment in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,576 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Some experts are saying this may be the best commitment AU has had in its history. Period. Wow. I don't know about that. When Coach Bob Davis got Atlanta's Mike Mitchell to sign with Auburn, Mitchell was one of the very top players in the nation. That was around 1972 and the star system was yet to come into vogue, but Mitchell would have been everybody's 5* prospect. After a fine career at AU, Mitch, a 6'8" power forward, stuck in the NBA for a number of years. I remember sitting on the steps at Dr. Haynes house in Opelika, eating watermelon with Mitch, who had yet to commit, and AU freshman guard Eddie Johnson, never dreaming that I was sitting between two future NBA stars. Mitchell committed that night and I'm pretty sure the reason was that I could beat him at spitting watermelon seeds. (End of history lesson) In any case, this looks like a great pickup for Coach Pearl's team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared52 4,354 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Wonder if he is going to sign during the early period or wait until spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustache eagle 2,397 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I was happy to see the football team got a 5 star commit. Assumed it was going to be marlon Davidson or maybe Nate Craig Meyers ... But ... Much to my delighted amazement - 5 star basketball commit. Go read the free AUC article about his dad's thoughts on chuck person. Imagine a basketball program where Bruce pearl is NOT the number 1 recruiter. This basketball program is gonna be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU-24 3,063 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Some experts are saying this may be the best commitment AU has had in its history. Period. Wow. I don't know about that. When Coach Bob Davis got Atlanta's Mike Mitchell to sign with Auburn, Mitchell was one of the very top players in the nation. That was around 1972 and the star system was yet to come into vogue, but Mitchell would have been everybody's 5* prospect. After a fine career at AU, Mitch, a 6'8" power forward, stuck in the NBA for a number of years. I remember sitting on the steps at Dr. Haynes house in Opelika, eating watermelon with Mitch, who had yet to commit, and AU freshman guard Eddie Johnson, never dreaming that I was sitting between two future NBA stars. Mitchell committed that night and I'm pretty sure the reason was that I could beat him at spitting watermelon seeds. (End of history lesson) In any case, this looks like a great pickup for Coach Pearl's team. Thanks for the story!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 When is signing day for basketball? And what is our current class ranked now? This commitment is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwings 75 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 A little write up on Mustapha Auburn and head coach Bruce Pearl made a major statement on Sunday as five-star shooting guard Mustapha Heron pledged to the Tigers, a source confirmed to NBCSports.com. The 6-foot-5 Heron is a powerful scoring guard and he’s the most talented player that Pearl has landed at Auburn since his return to coaching. Heron is currently regarded as the No. 19 overall prospect in the Rivals 2016 national rankings. A gifted attacker and finisher, Heron is one of the toughest guards to defend in the class because of his size and strength. Built like a football player, Heron can finish through contact and is very tough to stop with a full head of steam going to the rim. Although he still needs to improve his jumper, Heron has shown some improvement in it over the last year and has a potentially workable jumper going forward. Heron visited Auburn this weekend and he joins point guard Jared Harper and power forward Anfernee McLemore in the Tigers’ 2016 recruiting class. Previously a Pitt commit in January of 2014, Heron opted to re-open up his recruitment in April. To think he will have Chuck Person to work with him on his J!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 When is signing day for basketball? And what is our current class ranked now? This commitment is huge. Number 7 in the country on 24/7. Jumped 25 spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 A nice video from ESPN about the commitment http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/13449375/mustapha-heron-5-star-basketball-recruit-commits-auburn-tigers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoOrangeSS 321 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Very good news! War Eagle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 When is signing day for basketball? And what is our current class ranked now? This commitment is huge. Number 7 in the country on 24/7. Jumped 25 spots. dayuuuum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamsAU 3 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Early signing period starts November 11 and ends November 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Early signing period starts November 11 and ends November 18 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU_Tiger_88 417 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Welcome Aboard and WDE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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