5* SG Jalen Green Picks The G League

[GwillMac6 20,666]

32 minutes ago, tigerbrotha12 said:

Had to change my last post:

It looks like RJ Hampton actually had an announcement date and people thought he was going to announce his college choice, but he stated that he would go pro at this announcement on ESPN's "Get Up."

It came out later that RJ and his pops orchestrated that whole charade. They were taking unofficials to colleges as late as the weekend before his announcement. Then it was revealed he had agreed to terms with that Aussie team a month earlier.

Get up is a very pro centric show. If Green announces on there or the jump it wouldn't be a good sign that he was going thr college route.

[GwillMac6 20,666]

24 minutes ago, ellitor said:

Is that a new statement or the same one that’s been regurgitated since January?

New. It's in the article. Maybe it's the barner in muhhhh but I think the pro angle is to drum up some drama for his announcement.

*Knock on wood always of course*

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Saw this on Twitter. Cambridge talking to a fan on Jalen’s IG. 

[Randman5000 4,226]

1 hour ago, TAYLORKEETON said:

Saw this on Twitter. Cambridge talking to a fan on Jalen’s IG. 

Can you interpret?

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,662]

Its a clock

Time

Wait

Commit

[tigerbrotha12 2,362]

7 hours ago, Randman5000 said:

Can you interpret?

BOUT THAT TIIIIIIIME!!!!!

[JFDTiger80 790]

Still need more help with this. Are the circled entries Cambridge? "Time"?

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8 minutes ago, JFDTiger80 said:

Still need more help with this. Are the circled entries Cambridge? "Time"?

Cambridge responded to the guy that said Green wasn't coming to Auburn with a clock emoji, which I guess means wait and see?

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8 minutes ago, JFDTiger80 said:

Still need more help with this. Are the circled entries Cambridge? "Time"?

Yes, Bounceman is Cambridge. Some fan was telling him that Jalen won’t be a Tiger, to which Cambridge responded with a clock emoji, presumably indicating that it’s just a matter of time before Jalen commits to us. We’ll see.

[JFDTiger80 790]

7 minutes ago, AuburnArch13 said:

Yes, Bounceman is Cambridge. Some fan was telling him that Jalen won’t be a Tiger, to which Cambridge responded with a clock emoji, presumably indicating that it’s just a matter of time before Jalen commits to us. We’ll see.

I appreciate y'all responding. I am dating myself not being able to figure out this lingo. All so cryptic. So want Green in a AU uniform!

[ellitor 33,083]

On 3/19/2020 at 9:33 AM, boomstick said:

Sounds like Green has an announcement date in mind. Around April 15th. 

https://theundefeated.com/features/top-hoops-prospect-jalen-green-has-all-star-dreams-crushed-by-coronavirus/

 

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Top hoops prospect Jalen Green has all-star dreams crushed by coronavirus pandemic

The NBA hopeful discusses missing out on chance to play in showcase events

Jalen Green looks on during the Nike Academy Showcase Game on Aug. 10, 2019, at Los Angeles Southwest College in Los Angeles. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

By Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpearsESPN

March 19, 2020

Jalen Green has a photo of himself holding up a McDonald’s All-American jersey, signifying his place as one of the top high school ballers in basketball. But he won’t get the chance to play in the all-star classic after the April 1 game was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nor will he be able to showcase his talents in the Jordan Brand Classic and the Nike Hoop Summit this spring.

“I was hurt. I am not going to lie. Those are all games you dream about as a senior,” Green said in a phone interview on Tuesday. “When I found it was canceled, it was heartbreaking, low-key. But I’m good. Everything happens for a reason. They’re not going to bring it back, but just to be announced as a player selected for that is cool. So, I have that honor.”

Green, who is ESPN’s No. 1 ranked boys high school player, headlines one of the most talented classes ever. He stars for Prolific Prep in Napa, California, a top-ranked prep basketball program that has also featured current NBA players Josh Jackson and Gary Trent Jr. A 6-foot-6 guard, Green has the potential to be the top pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

Green also attends Napa Christian High School in Napa for his education and will soon begin online studies after he returns from spring break. The 17-year-old spoke to The Undefeated about how the coronavirus has affected his high school basketball career, whether it affects his college decision and more.

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ESPN’s top-ranked recruit Jalen Green holds his McDonald’s All-American jersey.

Rick Manahan

For basketball fans who won’t see the Class of 2020 in these all-star games, what are they missing?

We are the best class that was going to be in these games. We have a lot of players in this 2020 class who really do it all. We are close with each other. Our chemistry is down. It would have been fun and exciting games. At the same time, we battle. It would have been exciting …

[The all-star games] were supposed to showcase how hard we were working with all the top players in the country. That is just going to make me work harder.

Have you been given any jerseys to commemorate being selected for those high school all-star games?

That’s what we are trying to find out if we are going to get stuff. I have the McDonald’s jersey that they gave me to take a picture with before our senior night [at Prolific Prep]. But it is not like our real number is on it or it’s a real jersey. It just showed that we made the [McDonald’s] game.

Do you take pride in your ranking as the top high school boys basketball player?

It’s cool to have that title. But I don’t really try to focus on that too much. It’s not really a big deal because rankings don’t really mean anything. It’s about what happens when you show up.

What is your daily routine now?

I am in the gym when I can be, but mostly I’m in the house. It’s crazy. Everyone is going to go on lockdown soon. I just try to keep working. I am in Napa still. … I am good. I am trying not to focus on the outside stuff. I’m trying to get better. College is coming up. Just trying to get prepared for the next level.

Does this change your college recruiting process? (Green has visited Oregon, Auburn, Memphis and Kentucky.)

I have been in contact with the coaches that are recruiting me already. It really doesn’t change anything. I took all my visits already and I got a pretty good look at the schools that I went to.

Do you have a college decision date in your mind?

It should be April 15 … around that date.

You’re close with former high school star R.J. Hampton, who skipped college to play professionally in New Zealand this season. Would you consider playing professionally outside of the NBA?

All options are open. I talked to R.J. about it a couple times. We weren’t in contact much when he was out there. He said he liked it. I saw his progression and he got better there. He said he got stronger there and it was a good move. Really, everything is open and an option.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell came to one of your games this season. What NBA players have given you the best advice?

D-Lo [Russell] for sure. I can reach out to him anytime. That is like big brother. Steph [Curry], I used to work out with him. Dennis Smith. There are couple others, but those are the main guys I talk to.

What is the best advice an NBA player has given you?

D-Lo told me just to be happy. Have fun while I was hooping. That was pretty much the best advice.

What are you doing now outside of basketball?

There will be schoolwork as soon as we get back [from spring break]. I got some online classes. … I go to the gym. Sleep.

I don’t really play video games. Everyone asks why I don’t play. I played video games when I was younger. I got older and wasn’t interested in it.

You left the high school in your hometown of Fresno, California, to play on a highly competitive level with Prolific Prep your senior year while attending a local Napa high school. What would you tell an elite player considering that route?

Definitely do it if you want more competition. At a regular high school, you can pick up bad habits and things like that. So, if you want more competition, a bigger stage, get stronger, a prep school would do that for you. I would highly advise it.

What is it like going to Napa Christian High while playing for Prolific Prep?

It’s a smaller school. Less kids. But they’re supportive. It’s just like a regular high school. I think the kids knew who I was, but not my story.

Jalen Green preparing to drunk.

Courtesy of Prolific Prep

Were you planning on going to any proms?

I want to go to one, but I don’t know how it is set up right now with the virus going around. I went to one my junior year and that was my first real one. … Hopefully, there will be another one.

Prolific Prep is still slated to play for a national title in the Geico National Championships, which has been postponed indefinitely. Do you still hope to play in that?

Yeah, I am still hoping it takes place. I want to win that national championship. That is a big tournament with all the best teams. I think Prolific Prep is being slept on and we were going there to prove yourself. Hopefully, they bring it back.

 

 

[boomstick 1,315]

Eric Bossi, one of the lead rivals national recruiting analysts, swapped his futurecast on Green from Memphis to Auburn. 

[GwillMac6 20,666]

10 minutes ago, boomstick said:

Eric Bossi, one of the lead rivals national recruiting analysts, swapped his futurecast on Green from Memphis to Auburn. 

I am going to call muhhhhhhh shot and put this out in to the universe. If if if iffffff JG does indeed commit to us on April 15th (for the love of God knocking on wood non stop till then!! LMAO) I think even with the recent wave of Texas momentum for GB that Greg Brown will announce he's a Auburn Tiger on April 24th. *Fingers crossed* 

 

 

[Grumps 3,704]

Just now, GwillMac6 said:

I am going to call muhhhhhhh shot and put this out in to the universe. If if if iffffff JG does indeed commit to us on April 15th (for the love of God knocking on wood non stop till then!! LMAO) I think even with the recent wave of Texas momentum for GB that Greg Brown will announce he's a Auburn Tiger on April 24th. *Fingers crossed* 

 

 

Remind me, did the lesson I learned about "calling my shot" apply to recruits as well as to game outcomes????

HAHAHAHAHA! Just kidding!!!! I didn't predict ANYTHING!!!! Not me. Nope. Lesson learned!!!!

[GwillMac6 20,666]

2 minutes ago, Grumps said:

Remind me, did the lesson I learned about "calling my shot" apply to recruits as well as to game outcomes????

HAHAHAHAHA! Just kidding!!!! I didn't predict ANYTHING!!!! Not me. Nope. Lesson learned!!!!

Hahahaha lmao!!! It's like buying insurance when you rent a car. You got to go the extra mile for safety!!! Where you were led astray is you didn't knock on wood or cross your fingers!!!! Lol. 

[ellitor 33,083]

38 minutes ago, Grumps said:

I didn't predict ANYTHING!!!! Not me. Nope.

No you didn’t. You flat out proclaimed it. Bit of a difference there. LOL

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,662]

You would really have to think at least one other domino falls with Memphis missing yet another stud recruit and us having so much ground laid on so many of the best remaining prospects

Im obviously biased as we all are, but Sharife ran the press on Jalen. I'm hoping Jalen can do the same, or has been lowkey doing the same, to someone 

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

"Auburn isn't without their own fair share of scrutiny after getting caught up in the FBI's trial on college corruption, but so far they seem to be surviving and their recruiting hasn't been negatively impacted in any way.

"I've still got time to change my mind -- again -- on this one, but as of today I'm seeing Auburn as Green's most likely destination." -- Eric Bossi, Rivals.com, National Basketball Analyst

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[ellitor 33,083]

7 hours ago, Maverick.AU said:

 

Full article...

 

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Making the case: Top remaining senior Jalen Green

Jalen Green (Rick Manahan/Prolific Prep)

Eric Bossi • Basketball Recruiting

National Analyst

@ebosshoops

 

The top undecided senior in the land and the No. 2 ranked player overall in the class of 2020, 6-foot-5 shooting guard Jalen Green hasn't yet indicated when he'll be making his final decision.

A native of Fresno, Calif. who played his senior season at Napa (Calif.) Prolific Prep, Green has never released a list of finalists but has been appearing to focus on a group that includes hometown Fresno State, Auburn, Memphis, Oregon, USC and some others.

However, when it comes down to it, Bruce Pearl and Penny Hardaway's Tigers are considered to be well ahead of the pack and the most likely picks if Green decides to play in college. While, Green has continually downplayed the option of going overseas and playing professionally, that door hasn't been entirely shut so it's important to factor in.

With that in mind, we sought the opinions of experts from across the Rivals.com network as we make the case for Green.

THE CASE FOR AUBURN

"Pearl has already secured the signature of the five-star point guard

Sharife Cooper. If Pearl is to pull Green, Cooper will play a big part in it. The two top-20 recruits are friends, close friends. They’ve known each other for years, played against each other and have talked about playing together in college. Cooper is and has been trying to make that happen.

"The relationship with Cooper isn’t the only one playing an integral part in Auburn’s pursuit of Green. Assistant coach Ira Bowman is instrumental here, too. So is Pearl, who has taken a more active role in recruiting Green. When Green visited Auburn in September, Pearl was there nearly every step of the way. Green is a wanted man in Auburn and Pearl and staff, along with Cooper, have made sure he knows it.

"Will it be enough? That remains to be seen, but it has Auburn at or near the top when discussing Green's college destination." -- Jeffrey Lee, AuburnSports.com

THE CASE FOR MEMPHIS

"As of right now I have Jalen Green Futurecasted to Auburn and I still think playing abroad is a possibility for him. The family has stated time and time again that he would play D1 college basketball next season, but in a recent interview Jalen didn’t exactly close the door on that possibility.

"Despite having Green projected to Auburn and believing he could still possibly play overseas, this one is extremely close. Memphis is still very much in the picture. Green took his initial official as a junior. along with

R.J. Hampton to Memphis last season. That shows you what he thinks of the program.

"Green is a no doubt one-and-done prospect. Who better to prepare him for the next level than two guys who have been there done that in Hardaway and assistant Mike Miller? They know how to prepare these guys for the next level because they know exactly what it takes.

"Another big feather in the cap of Memphis is style of play. The up-and-down NBA style offense that the Tigers run is perfect for the way Green plays the game. If you look at this year's team one of the biggest problems for them was scoring from the guard position and Green would definitely solidify that.

"Lastly, Green’s game and body type just scream young Hardaway. Penny was also a big athletic guard who could handle the basketball. I think there is a lot that coach Hardaway could teach him seeing the similarities in the way Jalen sees and approaches the game."

-- Isaac Simpson, TigerSportsReport.com

THE VERDICT

 

"I've said before that because Green and his family have gone so far out of their way to diffuse talk about him potentially ending up overseas, that we owe it to them to take them at their word and expect him to play college ball. But, we are currently living in a pretty wild time with much uncertainty. If Green can secure a big paycheck to go overseas, then nobody should blame him or give him a hard time.

"But, I do believe he ends up playing college ball next year and as we near the end of his senior season I feel that more and more signs are pointing positively in Auburn's direction.

"Memphis has always been quite strong with Green and there is undoubtedly a strong connection to Hardaway and Miller. But, there are also a lot of questions surrounding the Memphis program right now while they are in the NCAA's crosshairs.

"Auburn isn't without their own fair share of scrutiny after getting caught up in the FBI's trial on college corruption, but so far they seem to be surviving and their recruiting hasn't been negatively impacted in any way.

"I've still got time to change my mind -- again -- on this one, but as of today I'm seeing Auburn as Green's most likely destination." -- Eric Bossi, Rivals.com, National Basketball Analsyt

 

 

[tigerbrotha12 2,362]

Not sure if you guys know this about me or not... but I really want Jalen Green to play for Auburn.

[McLoofus 35,182]

3 minutes ago, tigerbrotha12 said:

Not sure if you guys know this about me or not... but I really want Jalen Green to play for Auburn.

Let your freak flag fly, Brotha. 

[tigerbrotha12 2,362]

10 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

Let your freak flag fly, Brotha. 

[McLoofus 35,182]

1 minute ago, tigerbrotha12 said:

I can do this all day. Please, continue.

[GwillMac6 20,666]

Got dang!!! Im getting so freaking sick of this Corey Evans dude 😡!!!!