Im hoping if we can get Grill he turns into a more athletic Christopherson. That is something we really miss right now.
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Grill has a lot more 'bounce' than Matt. IMO, the athletic edge goes to Grill.
Idk I'd go that far, he can get the hoop but a ton of his highlights are of him creating for other people. I'd picture his first couple of years playing similar to Monte's first two, not saying he's going to be Monte but would have a similar role, distributor, opportunistic scorer. Like Monte, I think he'll really come into his own around his jr year.
A more athletic version of a career 44.3% three-point shooter (which is, you know, only the highest in program history) is not an unreasonable expectation at all.
Grill is impressive. I believe he shot 100% from 3 in his highlight video.
Grill looks like he could become a really good all around player.
Him and Wheeler are my top two wishes.
Him and Wheeler are my top two wishes.
I agree with the sentiment on here that Wheeler will be more of a distributor in college. It was noted he was a standout in that role at the NBA top 100 camp last June...
One of the top point guards in the camp was Sahvir Wheeler of Houston Christian (Houston), who is only 5-8, but breaks down defenses with his speed and passing. The Texas A&M commit was also a terror on defense and led the camp with 5.2 assists a game.
Not sure on the competition level but for high school ball he was the Texas Private School MVP. Averaged 19 pts, 9asts, and 7 rbs while leading his team to a second consecutive state championship.
2018 Adidas Gauntlet stats (12 game sample):
15.2 ppg, 7.7 apg, 2.8 rbs.
https://www.prepcircuit.com/roster_players/24374364
One of the top point guards in the camp was Sahvir Wheeler of Houston Christian (Houston), who is only 5-8, but breaks down defenses with his speed and passing. The Texas A&M commit was also a terror on defense and led the camp with 5.2 assists a game.
Not sure on the competition level but for high school ball he was the Texas Private School MVP. Averaged 19 pts, 9asts, and 7 rbs while leading his team to a second consecutive state championship.
2018 Adidas Gauntlet stats (12 game sample):
15.2 ppg, 7.7 apg, 2.8 rbs.
https://www.prepcircuit.com/roster_players/24374364
Matt had lots of bounce just never really showed it in game. He was throwing down windmills, and eastbay dunks in CCL warmups a few times.
Tom Crean is the UGA coach. Don't put anything past him.
I think that's greatly oversimplifying. That's like saying TH's ranking was accurate after having the season he did as a freshmen. Some kids are simply overlooked. Grill committed pretty early in the process.
Caleb Grill definitely has some ups in his legs. Cleared 6-8” to win HS high jump at Kansas Relays last weekend.
Want.
Want.
Very true. Not sure where people thought Matt was not athletic. He was really athletic. I don't like the Grill/ Matt comparison though. Matt was considered a top 2 three point shooter in high school. Him and the kid that went to Kansas and transferred to Wichita State. Can't remember his name. Grill is not considered a great three point shooter and more of a combo guard than a shooting guard. Hopefully Grill can turn into a deadly three point shooter.
It seems like Grill is a good three point shooter but not elite like Matt Thomas. He's got plus athleticism though and many commend him for his toughness.
Conner Frankamp?
Any Grill to Matt Thomas comparisons must come from them both being white. I don't think their games are anything alike.
Yep. Him and Thomas were considered the top two three point shooters in high school that year.
