Is there a back up if Mutaf doesn’t commit? Raid the MIAC perhaps?
Razorbacks in pursuit of international shooter David Mutaf
It's coming down to the wire now for international baller David Mutaf.arkansas.rivals.com
I have a hard time getting a read on Mutaf, he seems skilled but I can't tell how his (seeming) lack of athleticism would be a factor in how he played here. It's tough watching the YouTube stuff of the foreign kids if their opposition appears to not have NCAA level athleticism (at least for me). This article came out today from the Arkansas site that is pretty encouraging on Mutaf:
He’s as athletic as a white European player gets. Is he going to be Jarvis Omersa around the rim? No, but he’s got a hell of a lot more bounce than Demir did.I have a hard time getting a read on Mutaf, he seems skilled but I can't tell how his (seeming) lack of athleticism would be a factor in how he played here. It's tough watching the YouTube stuff of the foreign kids if their opposition appears to not have NCAA level athleticism (at least for me). This article came out today from the Arkansas site that is pretty encouraging on Mutaf:
Razorbacks in pursuit of international shooter David Mutaf
It's coming down to the wire now for international baller David Mutaf.
highlights:
* The guy advising Mutaf calls him the best wing player for his age in Turkey and one of the best 3 at his position in Europe
* The same guy says the Gophers and Razorbacks should be considered the leaders for Mutaf
Key Quote: "He (Mutaf) likes Minnesota and the warmness. He can see Minnesota really wants him bad. He likes the Big Ten Conference. At Arkansas, he likes Eric Musselman a lot. He likes Musselman's past record. He likes the fact that the assistant coach has NBA experience (Clay Moser).
Further: "I think he wants to make a decision quickly. I know Arkansas and Minnesota want him to make it quickly."
Edit: sorry that this link was already posted. I looked at the messages I needed to respond to before reading the thread.
Only a 25% 3 point shooter last year....although he did go through a huge dry spell - 1-35 over several games
I should've been more clear. I didn't mean pertaining to David Mutaf but with regards to the competition doesn't influence athleticism. You can tell from his highlight reel that he moves well for a big 6'6" wing/guard.
Just noticed we didn't offer him out of HS - anyone know why weren't on him then?
Gonzaga, Nova, Florida that i know of. It is not like the top 20 programs did not know about him. Again, it does not mean that he will not become a really good player. Simply information. As we were scratching and clawing for prospects he was not the first priority.
I have a hard time getting a read on Mutaf, he seems skilled but I can't tell how his (seeming) lack of athleticism would be a factor in how he played here. It's tough watching the YouTube stuff of the foreign kids if their opposition appears to not have NCAA level athleticism (at least for me). This article came out today from the Arkansas site that is pretty encouraging on Mutaf:
Razorbacks in pursuit of international shooter David Mutaf
It's coming down to the wire now for international baller David Mutaf.
highlights:
* The guy advising Mutaf calls him the best wing player for his age in Turkey and one of the best 3 at his position in Europe
* The same guy says the Gophers and Razorbacks should be considered the leaders for Mutaf
Key Quote: "He (Mutaf) likes Minnesota and the warmness. He can see Minnesota really wants him bad. He likes the Big Ten Conference. At Arkansas, he likes Eric Musselman a lot. He likes Musselman's past record. He likes the fact that the assistant coach has NBA experience (Clay Moser).
Further: "I think he wants to make a decision quickly. I know Arkansas and Minnesota want him to make it quickly."
Edit: sorry that this link was already posted. I looked at the messages I needed to respond to before reading the thread.
Sit one play two ? Low efficiency.Would he be cut minutes here ?
Low efficiency for sure. That’s my worry with him plus who knows about academics. Reason he went prep out of HS
I know absolutely nothing about the character issues.
He got beat out of the starting 5 after a midseason injury I believe. Don't think Utah fans are too upset about losing him.
m.startribune.com
Represented dozens of coaches. Scouted for over 40 years. Know only a small % of kids and families but see hundreds play every year. After so many years close to the game you make friends with people, you meet a lot of folks. Started when i was a kid. My father was close to Phil Woolpert and i had access to practice as a young boy. Played college golf on the west coach and went into a family practice that represented coaches. They thought i had a eye for it and over the years had me do early assessments. Those coaches knew what other coaches were great right away and told me. Decades of going to clinics, practices and games. Listening, watching ,learning. Lifetime now of what makes great leaders, players and teams. Started at home, started with playing sports, grew from the competitive drive and education. Really studied Maslow, Generals, coaches.
He has skill at hittin F5 and reporting it here. Just pokin fun