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Donivine Stewart commits to BU

Stryker said:
I'm not too hot on Donivine. Most of the time it seems like he is taking way to many shots to get his points, and doesn't have the shooting percentage most would like to see. I have never seen him play, but I've talked to some who have, and they have mostly said he lacks the quickness for D1 ball playing PG. I don't know though, just what I've heard.
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I am in your corner on this one. DS is a good player but he is NOT a good shooter by any standards. I have seen him play many many games over the past 4 years and feel confident saying this. He is an excellent ball handler who can penetrate the lane at will. He scores ALOT of points off layups and fast break opportunities. Make him shoot outside of 10-12 feet and his percentage is in the 30-35% range. He did play on a poor team this year and did have to shoot alot but it was common to see 23-28 attempts to get his 23 points including free throws. His free throw % is not what you look for in a point guard. I don't know what it is but would estimate it to be in the high 60% to low 70% range. This was strange as some games he would miss half his free throws bad yet other games he would sink 8 of 10.

He also lacks the commitment to defense that you need at our level. That is in part due to his lack of quickness or desire. IMO Sam is quicker and a better defender than DS is right now. We know what problems that has led to this season. That is also what makes DSE and Ruff different. They are/were better defenders and quicker.

His basketball IQ is very high as has been mentioned and his passing skills will improve but he never has been asked to be a passer in HS.
 
Did I read this right that he is a Junior? One thing about this age group that they have a tendency to get taller and get better! If we hear the same comments this time next year we still can say it is a good pick up but I have a feeling we'll be saying he was a steal!
 
SFP said:
Did I read this right that he is a Junior? One thing about this age group that they have a tendency to get taller and get better! If we hear the same comments this time next year we still can say it is a good pick up but I have a feeling we'll be saying he was a steal!
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Yes he is a Junior and could grow more but based on the size of dad it is not likely. However his step sister Natacia is taller and would look real good in a Bradley uniform. Good luck to her in recovering from her injury.
 
SFP said:
"I love the city of Peoria and I really love playing for my city," Stewart said. "During AAU season, the Chicago kids call me Peoria. Playing for Bradley is like playing for my hometown.

This is what I'm talking about!:biggrin:
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People who are homeowners take more pride and better care of their home than temporary renters. I like that BU is bringing players from the local area that take pride in their community and university. I think it will show in a better and more passionate product on the floor.
 
Braves4Life said:
People who are homeowners take more pride and better care of their home than temporary renters. I like that BU is bringing players from the local area that take pride in their community and university. I think it will show in a better and more passionate product on the floor.
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I don't think that is remotely close to true, and I don't think there's any evidence to support Peoria players producing a better or more passionate product at Bradley. None of the greatest players in the history of this program hail from Peoria, and I think it's a slight on those all-time greats to say that players from Peoria show more passion than they did. Is there anyone that shows more passion than Sam Maniscalco? He's from Chicago.
 
from the Rivals story...


"Stewart to Missouri Valley"

2011 three-star point guard Donivine Stewart Bartonville (Ill.) Limestone
Community High School is headed to the Missouri Valley Conference.

"I love the city of Peoria and I really love playing for my city," Stewart told
the Peoria Journal Star. "During AAU season, the Chicago kids call me Peoria.
Playing for Bradley is like playing for my hometown.

"The main thing that hit me was my trust in Coach (Jim) Les and the
coaching staff. When they spoke, I believed everything they were saying.
Also, I love the tradition of Bradley. Look at the (local) players who've gone
there: (Daniel) Ruffin, Dyricus (Simms-Edwards), Jeremy (Crouch). I felt it
was my time to go there."

Stewart, 5-foot-11, 165-pounds, averaged 30 points and four assists per
game as a junior. He was also considering DePaul and West Virginia."
 
I have felt that this announcement was gonna come. Being around the program as much as I have this year I have figured that Donivine would come here. This kid is even at most of the women's games. You can really tell that he LOVES Bradley. It is great for Bradley to get him now because his stock is gonna shoot through the roof these next two years. I have a feeling that he will be a 5 star caliber player by the time that he is done. He is one of those special players that noone can stop. He is that good! HE has the potential to be one of the greatest Braves ever. What a catch for Coach Les! Interested in the talk of somebody else coming from the area. Andrew Jordan would be a HUGE pick up. He reminds me alot of Theron Wilson. Can't really think of anyone else in the area that we would need.
 
patrick_o'brian said:
I have felt that this announcement was gonna come. Being around the program as much as I have this year I have figured that Donivine would come here. This kid is even at most of the women's games. You can really tell that he LOVES Bradley. It is great for Bradley to get him now because his stock is gonna shoot through the roof these next two years. I have a feeling that he will be a 5 star caliber player by the time that he is done. He is one of those special players that noone can stop. He is that good! HE has the potential to be one of the greatest Braves ever. What a catch for Coach Les! Interested in the talk of somebody else coming from the area. Andrew Jordan would be a HUGE pick up. He reminds me alot of Theron Wilson. Can't really think of anyone else in the area that we would need.
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Wow I've read a lot of nice things about him including the statement from midstatehoops, "He may be the state's most talented player in years." I love reading all the lists of schools (different depending on which site) he considered and he choose Bradley, great catch JL! Love to see a kid with a love for BU. It sounds like this kid could be real real good.
 
BradleyBrave said:
...,I don't think there's any evidence to support Peoria players producing a better or more passionate product at Bradley. None of the greatest players in the history of this program hail from Peoria, and I think it's a slight on those all-time greats to say that players from Peoria show more passion than they did. Is there anyone that shows more passion than Sam Maniscalco? He's from Chicago.
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All great points BB. :)
 
Congrats DS great day to be a Brave. Now I would like to address some of the things being posted on this thread. I have seen DS played probably 15-18 times each in the last 3 years. We have a very good one in DS. Does he lack in some areas? Yes but his upside is very very high. As pointed out he has a very high BB IQ. Someone pointed out he is a poor shooter. Not necessarly so. He does need to improve his outside shooting but when surrounded by good players that was not an issue. This year Limo did not have the players to go with DS that they had his first 2 years and shooting was not that much of a problem. This year everyone double teamed him because Limo did not have the other options to score as in his first 2 years. Some people have said he is not very quick. While that maybe true, he is not slow by any means. What he lacks in speed he makes up for his court vision. He will NOT be double teamed at BU and if you are open he will get you the ball. Above average ball handler and a great passer. Sounds like a point guard to me? I don't think we will see him as a 2 guard. Needs to improve his free throw shooting and man defense but his upside is very huge. Limestone has been known to be a very poor defensive team taking chances on their press to get the easy baskets. When in the half court Limo was not the best defenders you'll ever see. DS was being recruited by some heavyweights and that should be a good sign. I think we are going to love him in a BU uniform. Good luck DS makes us proud.
 
SaintLouBrave22 said:
I couldn't disagree MORE!



And quickness...he's the quickest guard in the area and that includes Alexander...



Stewart and Alexander are not even the quickest on their own team. In addition to Weeks and Jordan, both Dorsey from Woodruff and Deal from Richwoods are quicker than Stewart. Speaking of Deal, their is nobody in the entire area that plays as hard as him. This guy takes no time off and only knows one speed.... all out. I have seen him less than Stewart but his effort is always the same.
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BuB said:
Stewart and Alexander are not even the quickest on their own team. In addition to Weeks and Jordan, both Dorsey from Woodruff and Deal from Richwoods are quicker than Stewart.
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I guess this just goes to show that quickness is not everything. Great, smart basketball players can often get by with a little less.
 
Also, I suggest we remember that Donivine still has another year of high school ball to get better, and mature. I have seen him play, and he is quick, maybe not Daniel Ruffin quick (not many are), but he is not a walk-it-up type of guard by any means.
He will be a great player at Bradley!

And his commitment gives Bradley 2 players committed for 2011. (Sean Harris, too)

I suspect we will be hearing soon about a couple more for 2010.
 
Da Coach said:
Also, I suggest we remember that Donivine still has another year of high school ball to get better, and mature. I have seen him play, and he is quick, maybe not Daniel Ruffin quick (not many are), but he is not a walk-it-up type of guard by any means.
He will be a great player at Bradley!

And his commitment gives Bradley 2 players committed for 2011. (Sean Harris, too)

I suspect we will be hearing soon about a couple more for 2010.
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who? ;)
 
BradleyBrave said:
I don't think that is remotely close to true, and I don't think there's any evidence to support Peoria players producing a better or more passionate product at Bradley. None of the greatest players in the history of this program hail from Peoria, and I think it's a slight on those all-time greats to say that players from Peoria show more passion than they did. Is there anyone that shows more passion than Sam Maniscalco? He's from Chicago.
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So, recruiting local players, a long time problem with former Bradley coaches, and probably the best thing that Jim Les has done here, is now unimportant.
 
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