Monte Morris is Michigan's Mr. Basketball

**Bewilderme** · 03-19-2013, 07:03 AM

The thing with both Matty and Man Man is that they seem to have game, but also the nose to pick their spots and win games. You can't teach that.

**Mesaclone1** · 03-19-2013, 07:42 AM

Custer, Thomas, and Morris could make for one heckuva backcourt from 2014-2017...with Niang and Vaughn in the front court....that's a lot of firepower. Sounds like a final four kinda squad!

**Tre4ISU** · 03-19-2013, 07:51 AM

It's not expecting too much if I expect Trey Burke levels of production is it? Ok, good. Can't wait.

**gbaba** · 03-19-2013, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by peteypie

Is he the only Mr. Basketball currently on our team?

Wasn't Royce a Mr. Bball, too?

**gbaba** · 03-19-2013, 07:59 AM

Cannot wait till next year! And we are not even done with this year!

**JohnnyFive** · 03-19-2013, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mesaclone1

Custer, Thomas, and Morris could make for one heckuva backcourt from 2014-2017...with Niang and Vaughn in the front court....that's a lot of firepower. Sounds like a final four kinda squad!

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. That group is sick.

**Wesley** · 03-19-2013, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by CTTB78

We signed the top kids out Michigan and Wisconsin. Nice job, Fred.

Royce White was Minnesota Mr Basketball

This guy was pretty good also: https://www.google.com/search?q=geor...ient=firefox-a

**nj829** · 03-19-2013, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Ficklone02

I don't think Mr. Basketball's usually guarantee much success, but that is quite the honor to win it above Young & Walton.

really depends on the state I think. A Mr. Basketball in Michigan carries a lot more weight than Iowa (except for the rare talent such as Fred or Harrison).

Although, wasn't Dominique Buckley a final 4 pick for it a few years ago? it might not carry a ton of weight after all.

**ripvdub** · 03-19-2013, 08:39 PM

McD had several mr bballs, and runner ups while at isu, almost all of them were crap, at least at the bcs level.

**CycloneErik** · 03-19-2013, 08:40 PM

I think context is a key. Guys Fred recruits have major conference talent, and plenty of it. I don't think we can hold Mr. Basketball winners that didn't pan out with other coaches as a measure against Monte.

**abe2010** · 03-20-2013, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Snyder21

This is true. But from what others say and the way he carries himself, Monte's different. He mentally has what it takes to come in and make a huge impact his freshman year.

Monte is a Georges type. He know how to play the game of basketball. He may not be a top notch athlete (not a bad athlete however by any means) which is why he's getting screwed by ESPN in the rankings but has "it" in him which is why he won Mr. Basketball in Michigan and why he will be great in a cyclone uniform.

I was talking about Naz as some seem really down on him even though he's only a freshman

**jbindm** · 03-20-2013, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mesaclone1

Custer, Thomas, and Morris could make for one heckuva backcourt from 2014-2017...with Niang and Vaughn in the front court....that's a lot of firepower. Sounds like a final four kinda squad!

Dig up an athletic big to patrol the paint and block shots, and I'm sold on your vision.

**cyhiphopp** · 03-20-2013, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyFive

I was just thinking this. So let me get this straight....he's rated 4 stars his jr year and then drops to 3 stars the year he wins Michigan's Mr. Basketball? Nice work as usual, ESPN. Bang-up job.

Regardless of stars, though, I've been excited about this kid for months. I'll miss McGee, Babb and the other seniors, but I can't remember that last recruiting class pre-Hoiberg I looked forward to seeing as much as this one.

The only class that comes close for me was Stinson and Blalock. They came in and took over right away.

I can see Morris coming in and taking over the point like Blalock or Tinsley, though maybe not as flashy, but still effective. I think Matt Thomas could turn into a shooter on the level of Hoiberg.

**madcityCY** · 03-20-2013, 12:49 PM

I'm pretty sure Scott Thug Life Christopherson won Mr. Basketball WI as a senior. Of course he transferred here from Marquette...

**VeloClone** · 03-20-2013, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by cyhiphopp

The only class that comes close for me was Stinson and Blalock. They came in and took over right away.

I can see Morris coming in and taking over the point like Blalock or Tinsley, though maybe not as flashy, but still effective. I think Matt Thomas could turn into a shooter on the level of Hoiberg.

Interesting that Fred didn't come in as a great long range shooter. His freshman year he shot a dismal 26% from 3. He was very effective from 2 and from the line which made him so valuable. The hard worker that we all know Fred is worked to give himself a more reliable 3 point shot. By the time he graduated he brought that dismal freshman percentage up to a very good career 40%. What he did in his time in the NBA just shows what persistent hard work can do - capped by leading the league in 3 point percentage his last year in the league.