MBB: Michigan is looking at Kostas Antetokounmpo ('16)
This is from UMHoops via Sam Webb (original article is paywalled). Antetokounmpo is the younger brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks. He's 6'11" and apparently pretty raw.
http://www.umhoops.com/2016/04/18/recruiting-notebook-open-scholarship-…
More articles on Antetokounmpo:
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1632824-high-m…
http://www.todaysu.com/recruiting/cbb-recruiting/undeclared-wants-kosta…
A highlight showing his size and athleticism:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4waZe1UD2Mg
Michigan has an interesting scholarship situation with regard to '17-'18. Xavier Simpson will be the only true PG on the roster as of right now. And all of Michigan's small forward types will be seniors (I'm counting Ibi Watson as a two and DJ Wilson as a five).
April 18th, 2016 at 11:04 AM ^
April 18th, 2016 at 11:08 AM ^
...of who his brother is. Obviously there's no guarantee he'll match Giannis, but I would gladly take a player who brings to the table two thirds of what Giannis does.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:15 AM ^
April 18th, 2016 at 11:55 AM ^
I remember a recent player who we all waited anxiously to show signs of the athleticism of his brother. Unfortunately, he never turned into the kind of player his brother was.
Al Horford >>> Jon Horford
Sometimes, being the brother of an NBA level dude doesn't guarentee the same kind of fortune.
April 18th, 2016 at 12:21 PM ^
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April 18th, 2016 at 11:09 AM ^
I don't understand how these kids are so skinny. How do you weigh 190 pounds at 6-10?
April 18th, 2016 at 11:21 AM ^
Hollow bones.
That's why Caris LeVert struggled to stay healthy.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:32 AM ^
I sense a bit of resentment here, Magnus. Were you called big-boned as a child?
April 18th, 2016 at 11:39 AM ^
I know it sounds dumb and simplistic, but is there a reason why boosting the amount of vitamin D would not provide some help?
April 18th, 2016 at 11:59 AM ^
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April 18th, 2016 at 12:06 PM ^
Skinny/not overweight kid grows 6 inches in a year. Remains skinny. Not too surprising, right?
When I graduated from HS I was 6'3.5" and lucky to hit 150 lbs. on the scale. I drank protien shakes withy every meal and ate 5-6 large meals each day. Worked out but couldn't build any muscle in my upper body - lower body developed fairly well.
I didn't break 165 for good until I hit 27 years old. Now I'm 40 and 210 lbs.
Just had a crazy metabolism for a long time.
I was 5'11 around 115 my freshman year. Gaining 9" in a year will do that.
Then gained 80 lbs over the next two years.
You don't become 6' 11" without growing quickly.
Also few kids are doing significany strenth training, which adds weight and muscle, they're doing lots of running and cardio though, so at least it's all good weight. Make them squat and bench(much better exercises but at least hit those two), and eat lots of lean protein, they'll bulk up.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:12 AM ^
Don't we already have two raw paper thin big men coming in in this class (Teske & Austin Davis). What do we need a third for?
But he's a wing player tho. He can play the 3/4 for JB. His shooting needs work but has good stroke. Huge upside as a player. He's not as athletic as Giannis, but who isn't?
April 18th, 2016 at 11:21 AM ^
He's very solidly built. He's at about 230 lbs now and used to be 270 lbs.
This isn't to say he'll be ready to contribute right away, but bulk won't be a problem.
April 18th, 2016 at 12:44 PM ^
April 18th, 2016 at 11:23 AM ^
This guy and Teske are in two different galaxies from a skill perspective. Davis has some more beef to him, he'll be primarily a post player.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:26 AM ^
April 18th, 2016 at 12:03 PM ^
It's a diabolical plan by Beilein to get 7 players on the court at once. He'll have Teske, Davis, and Kostas (I'm not attempting his last name) all enter at the same time while standing back to back to back. They are so thin that it will look like one average weight player is entering. When play begins, razor thin hell is unleashed!
At least that's my theory.
April 18th, 2016 at 12:41 PM ^
so you're saying Beilein is a cheater?!?!?
That's why the SEC and NCAA ignore the B1G in regards to satellite camps and the majority of rulings, they figure why would they listen, not like we're trying anyway.
The NCAA has more important things to do, like decide how to reward those that are trying. "How can we help UNC, it isn't fair that they got caught"
"How can we protect the south, we can no longer let Alabama sign 30+ players, lets keep the north from having camps there"
"Poor Bohnheim may have his reputation tarnished, lets just and pardon Syracuse"
"Calipari brings us a lot of money, how can we help Kentucky from being caught?"
April 18th, 2016 at 12:37 PM ^
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April 18th, 2016 at 11:22 AM ^
Consider yourself lucky that your keyboarding skills were not affected.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:09 AM ^
I want a giant man who can block everything and say, "Not in my house".
this sounds like the closest to a long, athletic rim protector that we've ever had. If so, we want. Badly.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:10 AM ^
Sweet. Moar Euro's who take a year or never to develop.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:21 AM ^
When it comes to a late add, can we really ask for anything more? And if the guy can play defense..........
April 18th, 2016 at 11:13 AM ^
April 18th, 2016 at 11:15 AM ^
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April 18th, 2016 at 11:29 AM ^
April 18th, 2016 at 11:13 AM ^
just here for the Beilein-bashing.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:25 AM ^
April 18th, 2016 at 12:02 PM ^
Yeah, that's definitely a problem, from what I hear - you need to get into that Heraklion pipeline or you are effectively shut out of the eastern Mediterranean. Why they haven't sent staff here is beyond me. Perhaps part of the duties of Jordan's replacement will be recruiting former Mycenean strongholds for talent.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:14 AM ^
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April 18th, 2016 at 11:21 AM ^
from Memphis and Iowa State. Seems unusual for a 4* top 100 ranked player.
Then again, he's 6' 10" and 190lbs, so maybe teams are concerned about a potential meth addiction.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:24 AM ^
He lives in Wisconsin, so I bet he's just lactose intolerant and diarrheas everything out.
Schools looked at him and backed off.I personally seen him play 3 times this season and he is garbage.Yes he is the brother of 2 nba players,a legit 6"10,athletic ,etc. But he has no game,a project that others can see. Division 4 high school player averaging 12 points a game.5-32 from 3, 50 percent free throw shooter,weak,Crys about every call,lazy with piss poor attitude.No thanks, just said 3 weeks ago when I seen him that he has actually regressed.Not surprised schools have backed off.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:25 AM ^
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Kostas-Antetokounmpo-89564/
He would be a great pick up if we can reel him in.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:25 AM ^
April 18th, 2016 at 11:27 AM ^
Fairly large disparity in his rankings. #114 to Rivals (3 star), 3 star to ESPN, Top 60 guy to 247 and solid 4 star Top 100 to Scout. Can he rebound or defend though?
April 18th, 2016 at 11:40 AM ^
But he'd have to add muscle to rebound.
April 18th, 2016 at 11:31 AM ^
Just Do It
go get some more big after we get Kostas.