Xavier Foster (part 2)
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Fred didn’t even like recruiting when he was here so the idea of him just calling up some 16 year old from Oskaloosa for the hell of it is pretty funny
Something like ISU is a great place to be for a few years, but don't stay long.
CycloneErik
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We really don't need to check on that one. It's a very simple, clear, illegal thing.
Hmmm go to Kentucky or Duke and just be a normal guy or go to Iowa state and be someone special? Come on Xavier pick the good guys!
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I have never understood how UNC can have Jordan and other past athletes accidentally run into recruits on campus and have that be OK . . . . I could swear I have read where Jordan and other UNC NBA guys have talked to recruits. Barnes I think they did.
CycloneErik
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It's not, but UNC.
And yeah, I remember articles that Jordan spoke with Barnes there. Magical coincidence, to be sure.
Iowa did the same thing when they had Downing on campus. Marshal Yanda just happened to be there at the same time.
Who was the Iowa St recruit that talked to Harrison Barnes, and nobody knew how to interpret it?
My money is on Old Roy. Hasn't he gotten every top in state recruit for the last 75 years or something?
Just curious, has this kid been steadily improving, getting a lot stronger, and really blowing up in summer leagues? Only reason I ask is that it wasn't but 5 months ago where posters on here,who watched him at the state basketball tournament, were questioning how sure they were about him being an elite 5-star, Some of those opinions were actually from basketball coaches. Obviously you can't beat skill in a 6'11 body, etc., and apparently all the blue bloods must think he's worthy with all these offers/interest.
I saw him play a few weeks ago about when the big offers started rolling in and my conclusion is I'm apparently not great at evaluating 6'11 high school talent because I didn't see a Kansas/Duke level prospect.
There are things he did really really well. His passing and vision for a big man was really impressive. He's also got a great shooting stroke for his size. He handles it pretty well too. He's also got great athleticism. He's a good shot blocker now based on that and I think will develop into a good rim protector.
He's still pretty weak though and gets pushed around on boards. For 6'11 I didn't see much of a back to the basket game either.
I walked away a little overwhelmed but I also know 6'11 guys develop at a different rate than other people. People that are better extrapolating how that will look in a couple years are interested so I'd guess he'll end up being solid.
His grandpa is Mark Fetter. Played at Iowa from 73-75. He played high school at South Tama. I went to school with his daughters at South Tama, Xavier's aunt (AJ Blazek's wife) was a year older than me, his mom was a year younger than me. Very nice family. I don't know the kid but sounds like he has his head on straight and is a nice kid. I've told his mom a few times that I can't wait to see him in cardinal & gold (the family were all big TOE fans) and she just laughs but keep fingers crossed.
Keep in mind he just finished his sophomore year in high school. Kid is raw on some aspects of his game but all kids that age are raw. His size, Athletic ability, and smooth shooting stroke make him a top player.
I won't get excited about him though. I don't think he stays in state. I mean we have to try at Iowa State to get him but still think he is gone.
5 star recruit Adam Woodbury went to Iowa.My money is on Old Roy. Hasn't he gotten every top in state recruit for the last 75 years or something?
I still can't type "5 star recruit Adam Woodbury" without grinning.
