UTEP Basketball Recruiting
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UTEP needs a lot of things…
With the news of Bieniemy, we could be losing our top 3 scorers...all guards. I'd call that an exodus. C'mon ova Newton Brothers!!!
I think we can see where this is going, and why Kappy is pushing so hard for the Newtons. Interesting that we have yet to hear of UTEP reaching out to either one yet, at least publicly.
How many HC's does he need to be successful at Texas? Wouldn’t be surprised if Henson joins him soon too. Since he seems to want all the HC's from the Texas school system.
Kennedy played extremely well at the point when JB was out. Not sure where he fits in at the next level, however it's not as a SF.
In my opinion, Kennedy lacks the ball handling capabilities to be anything more than a serviceable back up point guard. Against UNM, for some reason, Pitino chose not to put any ball pressure on Kennedy. Golding acknowledged that teams adjusted soon after and the results were not optimal. I doubt Golding would choose to go into the season with Kennedy at the point, assuming he stays. Perhaps a combination of Boum/Kennedy if they stay, but that is still not a great option. Golding has already started targeting transfer point guards, including the one from Evansville (Givance).
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UT lost an assistant to Kansas State — this is a replacement.
No clue. Tristan Newton can play point. Better than JB. Golding should still be talking to him as we speak.
I think the Newton brothers are a package deal and they will both want to start. A starting position is open for Tristen but I dont think for the other brother. I think they will go somewhere where both can start. My sleeper team is NMSU, they could both start there and close to home.
I was pleasantly surprised at how well Kennedy played point and shot the ball before he got injured. It was a bug jump from last year. I would expect him to continue to progress in that regard so he can attempt the next level.
For UTEP it may not be ideal, but Boum is not ideal either. Boum is a shoot 1st scorer and often has a hard time finishing at the rim. Not saying he can't progress either, but I like Boum at the 2 if it's down to Boum and KK.
If Newton were to come in then obviously he is handed the keys and Boum/KK can stay in their natural college positions.
That would really suck, but good thought. I think they lost too much though. UTEP would be a way better option for this upcoming season.
There's plenty of minutes for both Newton brothers to play now that Bieniemy is leaving. First, there is no reason to have guys playing ~nearly 40 minutes per game. With the type of pressure defense Golding is trying to run, you need more true bench guys (see TT for example). That's why Golding continues to recruit all these guards. Second, minutes that went to Agnew and Saterfield should be up for grabs. We need more from those spots.
Absolutely. Both of these guys had moments where they were solid contributors but they lacked consistency from game to game. Great observation here, Train.
Does anyone know how “El Paso” the Newton brothers are? Did they just go to high school here? Did they actually grow up here?
I don't think it has as much to do with El Paso as much as it has to do with an opportunity to play at a big time basketball program.
JB is not NBA ready. He lacks upper body strength, his mid range is not bad but not NBA good (an absolute must for the NBA), his explosiveness to the basket is lacking and can he endure an absolute grueling NBA schedule because he was out for sickness or slight injuries? Tends to disappear during critical games times. Does an NBA team want to deal with a bit of a helicopter (former pro) parent?
Strengths: Tons of room to grow (in the D league and bulk up) and can be a good backup if a team gets the injury bug. Can develop a stronger shooting set as his shooting improved tremendously the last two years. High learning I.Q.. Good character and can block out distractions around him. Pretty good defender. Can compete with top talent. Daddy Bienemy is very opinionated and thin skinned but the upside is he can prepare him for the demands of pro sports and some organizations welcome former pro families into their tent, some don't.
I agree. Just wondering where all these fans think that “coming home” to El Paso is something they want.
I'm not sure if you are referring to Eric Bieniemy, 2step. If so, Eric is JBs uncle, and would have little impact on any NBA future. Not sure if I missed something.
Smooth guy. Pretty sure I saw him at the RICE game. Commanded a lot of respect from JB's team mates.
Basically he can go wherever he wants, but who will take his brother as well.
Or that we give a shit what he thinks....
Where did the idea that he wants to play with his brother originate from? Is that something he has expressed? Or is it generated by the EP media?
Somebody knows something. Both entering the transfer portal was forecasted and now it's being reported that UTEP recruiting them is a '"priority".
I have no idea. But if he did…
It’s the only way we land him with the interest he’s generated from some biggg ass programs.
Louisiana Christian, UTEP and Alcorn State is all I could see for offers (twitter).
"Newton told 247Sports that UConn, USC, Vanderbilt, Houston, Florida, Arkansas, Ohio State, Memphis, Clemson, UCF, Creighton, Stanford, UNLV Ole Miss, Wichita State, NC State, St. John's, Colorado State, TCU, Missouri, Iowa State, SMU, Wake Forest, Maryland, LSU and Georgia have been in contact so far (in no particular order)"
I’m surprised there hasn’t been much more noise about departures… lots of recruiting noise though. I’m thinking Bonke is next.
Loof Lirpa is apparently dead and will not sign with UTEP
"UTEP: They’re in the conference USA which is guard heavy and the last two player of the years were scoring guards. Not only that I have a good relationship with their coaching staff. Coach Spriggs is from Philadelphia so we have a good connection out there and it’s a different scenery from the city oh Philadelphia. "
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Penn State transfer Sam Sessoms breaks down top six schools
Penn State transfer Sam Sessoms is down to six schools. Sessoms will be choosing between Minnesota, George Mason, UTEP, Michigan, Mississippi State, and Coppin State with
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Wow! Thanks Fili! Finally a great post from you! And without any questions. Thanks for posting this."UTEP: They’re in the conference USA which is guard heavy and the last two player of the years were scoring guards. Not only that I have a good relationship with their coaching staff. Coach Spriggs is from Philadelphia so we have a good connection out there and it’s a different scenery from the city oh Philadelphia. "
Penn State transfer Sam Sessoms breaks down top six schools
Penn State transfer Sam Sessoms is down to six schools. Sessoms will be choosing between Minnesota, George Mason, UTEP, Michigan, Mississippi State, and Coppin State with
