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2008 BU commitment- Chris Roberts

Not to mention JL is behind the 8 ball so to speak when it comes to 'bells ands whistles". Sure he can now show a recruit a video and and drawing of the facilites but thats a far cry from setting foot in the new digs. We also don't have the nicest campus, not saying its bad, just relatively speaking it doesn't compare to many places.

BU isn't a name that jumps out at recruits either allthough the sweet 16 run obviously helped. Another nice run and the new digs and those near misses could turn into an occasional commitment.
 
TexasHoops.com has a new article on Chris Roberts commitment to Bradley. It's a premium article--
http://texashoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=721785

But here are a few clips, and note that this article says Chris is 6'3", 195 pounds.--
Truth be told, Chris Roberts couldn't go wrong whichever way he decided. The long 6-foot-3, 195-pound wing at Navarro College in Corsicana had three solid mid-major programs with winning histories as choices, and there was something about each school he liked. But after taking official visits to all three, Roberts thought things over, talked with those close to him, and narrowed his school list down to one.
On Monday night, Roberts picked up the phone and informed Bradley head coach Jim Les that he'd be a Brave.
Roberts reflected on his visit which took place two weekends ago. "I liked how well organized it was," he continued. "They made me feel like I was at home and I was the person that they were looking for. They mentioned the practice facility they were building. And Coach (Jim) Les - he was in the NBA for seven years, so he has some experience - and that will all help me get to the next level."
Texas Hoops Analysis: CHRIS is a long and athletic wing who does a lot of things well. He is a good scorer in transition, can really elevate and finish at the rim, handles it well in the open court, sees the floor well, is active on defense and plays with energy.
 
6-3, 195 lbs....that is definitely more believable

and another source told me that one of the strongest deciding factors that helped make the final decision for Chris was his interaction with some of the great Bradley fans that he met on his weekend visit to Peoria!
 
MMmob, that's what I was wondering. Bradley has retired 5 numbers. 11,15, 31 and 33 twice each, and 45. Nobody wore any of those numbers last year. I was wondering if a number is retired, how can someone else wear that number. Just curious, no bg deal. Kirby Puckett's number 14 was retired in baseball I believe.
 
As a general matter of courtesy. retired numbers can and have been (with other sports organizations) reused with permission from the "retiree".

Back when recruits were given customized jerseys (now illegal per NCAA) you would hear stories that a recruit was told, "we received permission from XXX that you would be allowed to keep you preferred #".
 
Stew

Stew

My grammar school friend Bruce VanDeVelde hired Stew Morrell
when he was USU AD prior to going to Iowa State. Stew is a good
coach and a shrewd recruiter. Logan is certainly one of the most
scenic cities of the intermountainwest. That said it could be
difficult to interest recruits to a 97% white, 95% Morman pop-
ulation. It's just a different culture than most. Me? My God-
father went to Notre Dame and I was all Catholic or Christian
(Bradley) schools. I am NOT surprised that BU was the choice
for CRob. And Chris, it might have been nice to drive the 220 down
the see you at USU. But, I look forward to driving down to Logan to
to see you in the RED playing the USU Aggies. Welcome, our new
friend, to the Hilltop.
WingT
 
I went to the Navarro vs Lee game this afternoon before running home for the BU vs UNI game this evening. Navarro won 91-84. Chris was 6-10 from the field including 3-6 from 3.
He was 1-2 from the line for a total of 16 points. He only had 4 in the second half and kind of diasappeared. He had 4 rebound, 2 steals and 2 fouls. Overall he looked pretty good. He has a good stroke. He can jump-he had one monster slam as he took a pass from just inside 1/2 court and slammed it over his defender. He looks athletic. He has good range on his 3's. He is not selfish-he wll pass and seems like a good team player. He kind of disappeared in the second half when Navarro spent most of the time with a pretty healthy lead. He did not take it to the rim... don't know that this means he cannot do so or if it just means that is not his role on this team. Overall looks like a kid with potential and I look forward to seeing him at BU.
 
Thanks for the nice report Houston! Keep us informed.

Can you get over to Louisiana and report on Eddren McCain next?:)
 
JucoJunction.com has an article about Navarro College posted today (1/19/08 ). It mentions Chris Roberts briefly.--

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=763760

Profile--
http://jucojunction.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=44419


Here is a clip--
The Navarro College Bulldogs stand at (7-9) on the season currently. The Bulldogs have already had one sophomore sign early in Chris Roberts, who inked with Bradley University. Assistant coach Johnny Estelle touched based today with JucoJunction on three other sophomores that the Bulldogs have on the roster.
Pat Johnson: (SO) 6-foot-0 from New Orleans, LA.

"Patrick is an athletic combo guard that is good in transition and penetrating the basketball. He is a good one on one player that can create off the dribble," said Estelle.

Neko Stylianou: (SO) 6-foot-5 from Greece.

"Neko is a very skilled player, more of a combo forward (4/3) man. He has recorded 5 double-doubles this year for us while playing four different positions on the floor," said Estelle.

Josh Bonney: (SO) 6-foot-6 from Whitecastle, LA.

"Bonney is a great run-jump-athlete," said JucoJunction staff member Bret Swanson.

Josh is a tough undersized post that can guard bigger players on the floor. Josh recorded 19 points and 17 rebounds this season versus Blinn College.
 
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