'14 CA SG/SF Isaiah Bailey

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/baske ... iah-bailey

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Most of his offers are coming from west coast schools:

http://verbalcommits.com/players/isaiah-bailey

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Yeah, definitely a west coast focus. Generally a 3 star recruit, with high potential.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

He seems to be listed as a SF everywhere I look. Says he needs work on his outside shot, but he's very athletic and has skills.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:He seems to be listed as a SF everywhere I look. Says he needs work on his outside shot, but he's very athletic and has skills.

ESPN has him as a SG.... wing is probably most accurate. This team needs a scorer, the positions will work themselves out.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Hopefully we can get him to come east for a visit. Saw an interview with him and he said his #1 choice is Arizona. But that was last year. Things might have changed.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

seems excited about being offered

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

Rivals: 3 Stars, #134 in 2014
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball ... ley-130592

Scout: 3 Stars
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p= ... id=5655822

Future 150: 3 Stars, 89 Grade, #29 SF
http://future150.com/hs/basketball-prof ... ey-sf-2014

247Sports: 3 Stars, 89 Grade, #136 in 2014, #31 SF
http://247sports.com/Player/Isaiah-Bailey-24017

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Top 150, but other than our offer, I don't
see us listed with him, anywhere.
Does he want to go 3,000 miles from home?
Seems a long shot at best.

15 Year Lurker · Unread post by **15 Year Lurker** » 10 years ago

I would want to go 3,000 miles from Compton..

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

I'm hearing there's a very good chance this will happen.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:I'm hearing there's a very good chance this will happen.

iggy, meaning we get a visit, or we get a commitment?...or both.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

I'm trying to think of any players that we have landed from California...

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Mike Brown, during Skinner's time in the mid 90's.

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 10 years ago

I also think we also had a big man transfer from UNLV in here for 1 year...but I am drawing a blank on his name.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Although Mike Brown was a transfer ...

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

Josh King

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

A lot of kids like to go far from home. URI has more scholarship players from Michigan (3) than N.J. (2).

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Josh King moved out here, true, but his father worked for Harvard.

Sir Ramalot · Unread post by **Sir Ramalot** » 10 years ago

Wasn't the UNLV big man transfer Danny Griffin? I think he was only eligible for one semester upon transferring.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Highly touted player coming out of high school.
Could barely walk by the time we got him.
Never really did anything here. Should have been on the PUP list,
if there was ever such a thing in college ball.

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 10 years ago

Sir Ramalot wrote:Wasn't the UNLV big man transfer Danny Griffin? I think he was only eligible for one semester upon transferring.

Yes, that was him.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Josh Oppenheimer, a guard for Tom Penders for a year, was from Sherman Oaks, California. He was recently named an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks…...

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

bressler3south wrote:Josh Oppenheimer, a guard for Tom Penders for a year, was from Sherman Oaks, California. He was recently named an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks…...

I remember Oppenheimer. I always wondered if he was related to Jess Oppenheimer, the producer of the "I Love Lucy" show...just a bit of useless trivia.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Anyway, back to Bailey...

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

ESPN Analyst
Updated 06/27/2013

Strengths:
Bailey is a scoring guard with a prototypical Division I frame and the athleticism to match. He can explode in transition and get to the rim with relative ease. His length and quick hands are impressive on the defensive end and he plays with hard.

Weaknesses:
Bailey needs extensive work on his fundamentals (playing on balance/jump stop/becoming more efficient) and developing mid-range skills (pull-up game/runners/floaters/etc.) as well as a more fluid 3-point jump shot.

Bottom Line:
Overall, Bailey is an elite level prospect, but in order for his game to go to the next level the above-mentioned skills must improve as does his approach (plays too fast and not on balance).

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Sounds like a task for Hurley and company.
He seems like he could develop into one of those
Temple style swingmen or a Keith Cothran type.
Very athletic, not great shooters.

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 10 years ago

Keith turned into a very good mid range shooter and a decent 3 point shooter by his senior year. Was always a good finisher at the rim, especially in transition.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Bailey visited Fresno State last weekend.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

More recent video. Definitely very athletic. Outside shot looks strange. Fresno seems to be the leader.

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 10 years ago

Any inside knowledge on our chances with Bailey? A top 150 player would be another huge addition creating further competition for playing time.

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 10 years ago

Named one of the top uncommitted prospects outside of the top 100.

Joel Francisco:
[+] EnlargeIsaiah Bailey
Courtesy of Kelly Kline/AdidasIsaiah Bailey has solid potential as a shooting guard with good size.
Isaiah Bailey (Compton, Calif./Compton)
SG, 6-5, 190
Bailey has been a well-known commodity out West since his sophomore campaign. He has always had that prototypical frame with long arms, and his bounce is high level. He can knock in the 3-point shot, but he is at his best when slashing to the rim in transition. He can score with a runner, a pull-up 3-pointer or an emphatic dunk. Defensively, he has the length and active hands to be a lock-down defender at the next level. With Bailey, it has always been about consistency issues and playing efficient. If he can clean up those aspects of his game, his upside is impressive. He visits Fresno State this weekend and has Memphis, Oregon State, Washington State and Portland State showing interest as well.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

CT Rhody wrote:Any inside knowledge on our chances with Bailey? A top 150 player would be another huge addition creating further competition for playing time.

Iggy said about a month ago that they were good, if you scroll up a little. Other than that, no idea. Is he willing to come cross country? Seems like he'd be a good get, an athletic lock down defender. We'll see.

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 10 years ago

But was Iggy referencing a good position for a visit or a commitment?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

CT Rhody wrote:But was Iggy referencing a good position for a visit or a commitment?

Not sure. I think I asked, but he never responded.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Compton Magic ‏@Compton_Magic 10h
Isaiah Bailey will be taking an official visit to Washington State in the next couple of weeks. @Eaasymoneey has been going Bonkers

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Gotta be a long shot, at best.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

I agree, Rod... based on nothing but geography. Looks like he would be a nice get though.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

I could get excited about this guy.

That was a helluva alley-oop at the end of his highlight (though the pass was definitely the more impressive component).

He reminded me a bit of Cothran, especially when he was wearing #22

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Fresno State

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

It was over with him when he didn't visit with King.

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