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Post by deano on Jul 20, 2018 17:04:47 GMT -5
Cuse in Da House -
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Post by deano on Jul 21, 2018 21:36:02 GMT -5
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Post by deano on Jul 22, 2018 7:09:09 GMT -5
No one has had a better week of play in southern California than Akok Akok. The 6-foot-9 forward has been tremendous from start to finish thanks to his unique ability to change practically every shot within his area, but also sprint the floor and toss away shots from out of his area, too, where he looks the part of a top-five shot blocker in America. What adds even more value to what he can do is that he can make shots consistently to beyond the 3-point arc. Players that can make 3s but also block shots is one of the more difficult combinations to find in all of the sport. He will make a giant leap during the next Rivals150 update next month as Syracuse, Georgetown, Providence and UConn are the four most often talked about programs regarding Akok.
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Post by deano on Jul 22, 2018 9:21:35 GMT -5
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Post by deano on Jul 22, 2018 12:56:52 GMT -5
- Still think we are in good shape here -
No one has had a better week of play in Southern California than Akok. The 6-foot-9 forward has been tremendous from start to finish thanks to his unique ability to change practically every shot within his area, but also sprint the floor and toss away shots from out of his area, too, where he looks the part of a top-five shot blocker in America. What adds even more value to what he can do is that he can make shots consistently to beyond the 3-point arc. Players that can make threes but also block shots is one of the more difficult combinations to find in all of the sport. He will make a giant leap during the next Rivals150 update next month as Syracuse, Georgetown, Providence and UConn are the four most often talked about programs regarding Akok.
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Post by deano on Jul 22, 2018 14:18:36 GMT -5
If you want to check him out, their game is on live TV right now. Saw him hit a nice jumper, then got stripped trying to post another guy up. Going to be a good one once he fills out and gets stronger. m.twitch.tv/gauntletseries
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Post by deano on Jul 22, 2018 14:37:04 GMT -5
His team won semi-final and final will be later on. Not sure what time as the other semi-final is up next.
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Post by deano on Jul 22, 2018 14:42:09 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by jekelish on Jul 22, 2018 15:02:35 GMT -5
Man, I hope we can get him locked up before too many more programs start taking notice. Particularly that one down in Lexington.
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Post by deano on Jul 22, 2018 16:39:56 GMT -5
The Akok love fest continues -
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Post by deano on Jul 23, 2018 7:22:18 GMT -5
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Post by deano on Jul 23, 2018 13:37:44 GMT -5
Akok Akok jumps to five-star
Some kids, some coaches, and some parents like to complain about their ranking. Akok Akok and the people around him do not fit that mold. With that said, they probably should have, because the performance he put on this week made us look silly. So silly in fact that we did something we almost never do, and bumped him way up the rankings before an official rankings release. Akok was jumped 78 spots up to No. 25 and was given five-star status, that is how good he was.
In helping Mass Rivals to some big wins, Akok was incredible. He blocked everything at the rim, hit threes, created off the bounce, and showed the versatility on both ends of the floor that make him such an intriguing big man going forward.
Given his length and athleticism, combined with his mobility, Akok can fit in at either the power forward or center spot, and he is a match up nightmare no matter where he is. Very few prospects have his combination of defensive ability along with his offensive game out to 22 feet.
Quite simply there was no waiting around on this one. We had to fix a wrong immediately, and after this week, Akok finds himself where he rightfully belongs, as a five-star prospect. -- Snow
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Post by cusesky8214 on Jul 23, 2018 14:27:50 GMT -5
We need to get this kid on his visit and seal the deal! He was made to play for us!
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Post by deano on Jul 31, 2018 11:09:36 GMT -5
During the second evaluation period, Akok Akok took the adidas Summer Championship by storm. Akok showed a tremendous motor and impacted the game by blocking shots, rim running and making open jump shots. Akok has grown to 6-foot-10, is quick off his feet and a good athlete. Offensively, he has nice touch, good hands and does a good job of stretching the floor with his ability to shoot the ball. His performance during the second period was eye opening and his recruitment is flourishing.
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Post by deano on Aug 1, 2018 10:04:21 GMT -5
Why did his stock rise? Akok is no stranger to the national rankings and is the only player who was ranked headed into July that will make this list because of how high he is poised to jump. If he doesn't make five-star status, he's going to be close because after a few years of teasing with potential, he made the gigantic leap to stud player. He's a shot-blocking, three-point-shooting big man with athleticism similar to Chris Boucher who starred at Oregon a few years ago only he's got more overall game.
Who is involved? Maryland, UConn, Syracuse, Georgetown, UMass, Rutgers, DePaul, Providence, NC State, Rhode Island, Creighton, Texas Tech, Seton Hall and others.
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