'14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith (Detroit Verbal)

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'14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith (Detroit Verbal)

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Aaron Foster Smith - PF
From: Taylor, MI
School: Harry S. Truman
Travel/AAU: Michigan Warriors

Image

Ht: 6'7"
Wt:

RANKINGS:
Rivals: NR


INTEREST:
Rhode Island
Eastern Michigan
Iowa
Iowa State
Providence


Our friend RR12345 says we're involved and the kid retweeted so I assume it's legit.

URI Rams/HEAT Fan‏@NewEraURI_Hoops4h
URI is now involved with Aaron Foster Smith a 2014 prospect of MI. @aaron22foster

Retweeted by Aaron foster-smith
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Re: 6'7" MI F Aaron Foster Smith

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He's on the All-West team along with EC and Wes Clark.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2013 ... /303270312
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Re: 6'7" MI F Aaron Foster Smith

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Looks good on tape, good size kid who can go inside or outside on offense, 6'7" with a nice looking shot...I'm interested.

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It was confirmed to me, that we are indeed involved with this kid.
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Re: 6'7" MI F Aaron Foster Smith

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Thanks for setting the profile up, Billy. Title updated for now. I'll try to take a pass at the profile in the morning. If anyone else has time to try, post it in the thread and I'll copy and paste it into the OP tomorrow.
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Re: '14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith

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really impressed with the video. Nice to see a big that shows more than dunks over 6 foot forwards in his highlight video. Nice shot and nice touch around the basket.
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Re: '14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith

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Very interesting. Wish I could see more inside game, but I liked what I saw. Awesome to here we are involved. This Michigan connection could really turn into something.
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Re: '14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith

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Remember, we only have ONE scholarship next year, so they
have to make it count.
This kid is a project, who has a giant upside. They may want a
more finished product.
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rodfromcranston wrote:Remember, we only have ONE scholarship next year, so they
have to make it count.
This kid is a project, who has a giant upside. They may want a
more finished product.
Ah okay. Thanks for that info, I didn't know that. I completely agree then, I would want a more finished product.
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Re: '14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith

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"6'7" 2014 forward Aaron Foster-Smith (Taylor Truman, MI./Michigan Warriors 16u) Explosive, plays hard, athleitc, rebounds, defends post and mid-range, improved perimeter shot to go well with solid mid-range game."

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2013 ... /303050333

"It was tough for Foster-Smith. All eyes are on him, and the scrutiny will only intensify his senior season. Right now, he could step in and help Detroit or Toledo or some of the smaller schools that hold out hope of landing him. They like him because he can shoot and has aggressive spin moves and good instincts in traffic.

What he must improve on are his hands and conditioning.

"We got to get in better shape next year," Foster-Smith said. "Every year we have to try harder, especially against a team like Romulus.

"I realized they (were keying on me). I need to be more focused, and come out and dominate."

More work is answer

Foster-Smith is a project. This is all new to him. He's not used to the big stage. It can be overwhelming at times.

"It is a lot of pressure," Foster-Smith admitted. "I have to pretend they (coaches) are not out there."
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Re: '14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith

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This summer will be important for many recruits......in the past a great AAU summer has elevated the recruitment of many of them....sometimes out of our reach....sometimes into our reach....

Foster-Smith could blow up beyond the reach of Detroit or Toledo.....I think we might be a step up from them....but that is a biased view....
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I like that he's not avoiding contact down low yet has finishing ability above the rim, short range, and from deep. Lots to work with given proper coaching.
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No chance for us.....pc is recruiting him......
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Oh.dear! I thought they only recruited Top 25 players.
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They do…and then they go to the Next 25….and the Nex….
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Re: '14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith

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offered by Buffalo

also by CCSU, so maybe he's settling in a littler lower than previously thought?
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Re: '14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith

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An incorrectly reported offer? How rare.

Good luck at Detroit!


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Re: '14 MI PF Aaron Foster Smith

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Since this thread is on a Michigan recruit, I wonder who our top target is this year in that area. Three years in a row, Preston has recruited a Michigan kid to URI, and each year, they seem to be more highly rated. Do we have a #1 target this year. Would it be Kyle Kuzma?
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I hope we land Kuzma. Looks very very good.
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Not sure if this was reported here yet.

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