I'm not big on this kid. If the kid from Akron really comes over and we get Jermaine Jackson that's two sub 6' guards. His offer sheet includes some really, really low end d1 and some d2 schools. He may be a high energy guy but doesn't look like an A10 caliber guy.

From what I understand we haven't even offered him yet.

There may be a time when our program is solid enough to be dismissive of recruits, I don't know that this is that time. I'll go ahead and put my trust in Coach D and his staff as far as evaluating talent in order to build a program. 

I get your point 102 about the size issue, but I like the fact that Colon was "wreaking havoc" all over the floor, and creating turnovers.  After watching film of the team with Jackson and Balintyne playing no defense it was kind of a concern.  I thought we were going to be prioritizing defense in the future; so Colon seems a better fit in that regard.

Last edited by levon1975 (4/06/2017 10:26 am)

Just to add to what Hilltopper pointed out above, this is what was said about Colon after the State Championship Game:

"Senior guard Josh Colon turned out to be the heart and soul for Blue Ridge as he made plays on both ends of the floor. In the first half, he put on a defensive clinic, forcing one turnover after another. On the offensive end of the floor he ran the team and found his teammates for easy buckets, also scoring when opportunities were presented. He finished with 17 points, 5 steals, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds."

Does Coach D offer, or waits until Jackson visits?  Interesting weekend.  Have not heard if Ballantyne is visiting this weekend?
 

CLK, I'm with you.  I'm very impressed with Colon's quickness on both ends of the court.  He seemed to make all of the right plays and has a motor (I know it's a highlight tape, but a lengthy one at that).  And the level of Prep school basketball was a lot higher than what I saw played in the Jackson/Ballentyne high school game. I don't know if the roster can hold two 5-8 guards (Tavian Dunn-Martin and Colon) in the A10.  KD and the staff think highly of Colon to get him up here for an official visit.

Also, Colon is from Puerto Rico; I can't recall, but was Mickey Davila our last Puerto Rican player?  Nick Washington is also from Puerto Rico.

I have to believe that Coach D will do his best to get the best players.  If the best player happens to be 5'9"--so be it.  North Carolina's PG wasn't tall compared to almost every other player on the floor.  

Many of you must have been euphoric when these very tall player committed to DU--Abele, Darius Lewis, Big Mike, Lewinson, etc.