'20 France PF - Alex Tchikou (Alabama ---> URI ---> Detroit)

[Rhodymob05]

Alex "FrenTchi" Tchikou - PF
Hometown: Paris, France
School: Dream City Christian School (Glendale, AZ)
Travel / AAU: Unknown
Twitter: tcalex0
Instagram: tcalex0

Ht: 6'11"
Wt: 230

- Transferred from Alabama following the 2021-22 season and three games played. Statistics here.

Rankings - 2020
Verbal Commits: 4 stars
ESPN: 4 stars, scout grade 81, 95th on ESPN Top 100, 14th in region at position, 11th at position nationally, 3rd in Arizona overall
247 Sports: 4 stars, 0.9772 composite score, 65th nationally, 11th at position nationally, 4th in Arizona overall

Offers - 2020
Alabama
Arizona
Arizona State
Arkansas
Baylor
Cal
Florida
Florida State
Fresno State
Georgetown
Illinois
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi State
NC State
Nebraska
Nevada
Old Miss
Oregon
Saint Mary's
San Diego State
St. John's
TCU
Texas A&M
UCLA
UMass
UNLV
USC
Virginia Tech
Washington
Western Kentucky
Wichita State



SG Edit: Added in profile on 6/26/22

[Dino611]

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[Jersey77]

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Rivals had him ranked #36.
RS in 20-21, only played 3 games in 21-22 (Achilles injury)

Nice size, 6'11" 230lbs.

Should have 4 years eligibility

[Rhodymob05]

I assume this makes the roster the biggest in Rhody history? Massive size.

[Jersey77]

This should end the discussion about Archie not wanting to fill all 13 scholarships

[Ramfan22]

Archie stealth commitment, nobody saw this coming at all.

[Billyboy78]

Wow!

[Billyboy78]

I'm guessing because of that injury, he has 4 years of eligibility?

[Billyboy78]

[STC]

Welcome to Rhode Island University!

Achilles injuries can be devastating, hopefully he is able to get back to the level that made him so highly ranked prior to the injury. Definitely worth a chance if you’re Archie and URI.

[Billyboy78]

[Dino611]

I think he technically could only have 3 years of eligibility based on this tweet but who knows

[Ramulous]

It appears we may be turning into a destination for many foreign players....some of whom from France but with African heritage.....a lot of our Women players have the same background.

I hope Amadou from the women's team is giving an assist.

[Bos8]

"As a high school prospect, he had the Gaels (St. Mary's) in his final eight. The highly coveted big man has been one of the most sought-after prospects in the transfer portal this offseason. Tchikou has been contacted by Florida State, Xavier, USC, Washington, Arizona State, Georgetown, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Cal, Ole Miss, Memphis, UCSB, Tennessee State, and Georgia Tech, among others, according to Travis Branham of 247sports."

https://www.on3.com/college/alabama-cri ... rys-gaels/

[Jersey77]

I think he technically could only have 3 years of eligibility based on this tweet but who knows

4 years. Gets an additional year for Covid 20-21. In 21-22 only played in 3 games, should get a med RS.

[Billyboy78]

I think he technically could only have 3 years of eligibility based on this tweet but who knows

4 years. Gets an additional year for Covid 20-21. In 21-22 only played in 3 games, should get a med RS.

He didn't even play in 20-21. Alabama redshirted him.

[Jersey77]

I think he technically could only have 3 years of eligibility based on this tweet but who knows

4 years. Gets an additional year for Covid 20-21. In 21-22 only played in 3 games, should get a med RS.

He didn't even play in 20-21. Alabama redshirted him.

It doesn’t make any difference. The clock starts for him in 21-22 and he should receive a med RS

[adam914]

Very intriguing pick up. Looks like he could be a force in the A10 if healthy.

[RF1]

Zags blog when he announced for Alabama in 2020
https://www.zagsblog.com/2020/07/05/ala ... x-tchikou/

Tchikou, who reclassed to 2020 from 2021, chose the Crimson Tide over Oregon, Saint Mary’s, St. John’s, Arizona, USC, Florida State, Illinois and Mississippi State. He is the No. 16-ranked center in 2020, per 247Sports.com.

[Billyboy78]

4 years. Gets an additional year for Covid 20-21. In 21-22 only played in 3 games, should get a med RS.

He didn't even play in 20-21. Alabama redshirted him.

It doesn’t make any difference. The clock starts for him in 21-22 and he should receive a med RS

I know. It's a free year for everyone. Just pointing out that he didn't play.

[SGreenwell]

Added in the profile. By my count, Tchikou had 32 offers coming out of high school, which might be a record for anyone who ended up at URI eventually. Also, 247 Sports has a small write-up on his transfer:

https://247sports.com/Article/Alabama-B ... 189250802/

[Jdrums#3]

Another Christmas morning surprise! Wooooohooooooo!

Stealth staff! This staff operates like the CIA. Oops, better not say that, KB might be monitored.

Excellent size. Man, our defense is going to be frustrating to play against.

[Billyboy78]

Now I'm confused. He actually hurt his achilles before the '20-'21 season and missed the whole season. In the '21-'22 season he only played 3 games, all in November. I wonder why he didn't play after that? I thought he got hurt in that season, but that's not the case.

[Seawrightspostgame]

HArd to keep count but the roster is packed with guys that have a ton of potential.

URI has to be scary for the rest of the A10 given the turnover, the pedigree of the newbs and the fact Archie Miller is calling the shots.

[Jdrums#3]

Excellent video. 6’11 and he has a very good handle and smooth outside stroke. Did someone build him in a lab?

I can’t wait to watch this team play.

[adam914]

Now I'm confused. He actually hurt his achilles before the '20-'21 season and missed the whole season. In the '21-'22 season he only played 3 games, all in November. I wonder why he didn't play after that? I thought he got hurt in that season, but that's not the case.

Hard to find much info out there, but it looks like he was suspended for a couple games to start the season, and then some comments from Oats saying he was still working his way back in to shape after the injury. Could be he just wasn't ready.

[Rhodyhooopz]

He's huge!!!

[hrstrat57]

Stealth Train

Choo choo choo

Believe

[KevanBoyles]

Wow! I can't wait to see roster and awe at our overall size.

[reef]

Great form on his jumper and he’s 6 ‘11 what a find

[Blue Man]

Welcome to Rhode Island University!

Achilles injuries can be devastating, hopefully he is able to get back to the level that made him so highly ranked prior to the injury. Definitely worth a chance if you’re Archie and URI.

Personally I actually love he doesn’t know how to say our name. Our brand is in the toilet because of the previous coach. But despite that our staff is going and getting some of the best talent we’ve ever seen.

Just shows what these guys are capable of.

[CamsRams]

[steveystuds06]

Let’s go!!!!!!!!

6’11
Has a handle
Has a midrange
Can hit the 3
Can play and defend multiple positions

One word comes to mind when looking at this kid. Versatility!!!

It’s hilarious that we may have landed the kid with the most upside on the team at the end of June. Some on here said all the impactful recruits have committed… Ya right…

I love Archie. I love KJ. I love this program. Go, Rhody!!!!

[RamStock]

This looks like a great pickup! Love all the years of eligibility he has left to get back in the form he was recruited at prior to his injury. This roster is built for the next years with some growing pains this year, but getting all these players who are coming off injuries or little experience playing time will make them very good come 2023-24

[Jdrums#3]

RamStock, I think our defense will be ahead of our offense for 1/2 to 2/3’s of the season and it will be very frustrating for offenses to play against with all the length and hunger for playing time. I think the defense will keep us in most games. If or when the offense comes around, we may be a very tough out at the A10 Tourney for the top 3-4 seeds.

It should be a real fun season watching this team and coaching staff come together. It’s already been fun for me just watching the recruiting. I’ll be hyper like a kid on sugar tablets leading up to Christmas morning by the time the games start.

[ramster]

Let’s go!!!!!!!!

6’11
Has a handle
Has a midrange
Can hit the 3
Can play and defend multiple positions

One word comes to mind when looking at this kid. Versatility!!!

It’s hilarious that we may have landed the kid with the most upside on the team at the end of June. Some on here said all the impactful recruits have committed… Ya right…

I love Archie. I love KJ. I love this program. Go, Rhody!!!!

He said he would be recruiting til September for this years team.
He continues to demonstrate that.

[Jdrums#3]

Not to speak for Stevey, but I read his last comment above as pertaining to impactful-ness of the recruit rather than timing.

That said, I believe you are on the right track, Ramster. I believe Archie and the staff will continue recruiting and signing (as defections happen - which I have no special insight on) because I think, with all the potential transfers every year, all the HS/Prep talent and foreign talent, recruiting has become a 12 month endeavor - subject to NCAA rules, of course.

Great thread! How many months until pre-season practices start up - is it 4 ? Yikes. Tough stretch.

[rhodylocal]

So how many of our recruits are coming off major injuries? Seems like a large percentage.

[RhowdyRam02]

RamStock, I think our defense will be ahead of our offense for 1/2 to 2/3’s of the season and it will be very frustrating for offenses to play against with all the length and hunger for playing time. I think the defense will keep us in most games. If or when the offense comes around, we may be a very tough out at the A10 Tourney for the top 3-4 seeds.

It should be a real fun season watching this team and coaching staff come together. It’s already been fun for me just watching the recruiting. I’ll be hyper like a kid on sugar tablets leading up to Christmas morning by the time the games start.

I actually think the exact opposite. It seems like Archie wants to play an uptempo offense that should be fairly easy for our players to execute, but if he sticks with the pack line defense we might see the team struggle executing that properly out of the gate

[reef]

When exactly was his Achilles injury ?? I would think by now he’s 100 % or close to it ??

[Ramfan22]

When exactly was his Achilles injury ?? I would think by now he’s 100 % or close to it ??

Before the start of the 2020-2021 season

[Rhodymob05]

Yea injuries should all be healed by now.

[Billyboy78]

When exactly was his Achilles injury ?? I would think by now he’s 100 % or close to it ??

November of '20. He played in 3 games in November of '21. I'm trying to find out why he didn't play any more after that for the rest of the season. Was that related to the achilles injury?. Was he not looking right and Oats decided to keep him out and redshirt for the rest of the season? I mean, hi didn't even get into any games that were blowouts. Not even for a minute. Weird. For the tourney game, he wasn't even dressed.

[Billyboy78]

Been waiting for this tweet all day.

[theblueram]

Been waiting for this tweet all day.

I like it, but still question marks. Great players he's signing but injuries are affecting my perception.

[Billyboy78]

Been waiting for this tweet all day.

I like it, but still question marks. Great players he's signing but injuries are affecting my perception.

I'm maybe a little concerned about the injuries. But injuries heal. As long as these guys aren't 'injury prone'. I believe summer session 2 starts tomorrow. I'd expect the entire roster to be here now. I'm interested to see if all the players are practicing.

[reef]

When exactly was his Achilles injury ?? I would think by now he’s 100 % or close to it ??

November of '20. He played in 3 games in November of '21. I'm trying to find out why he didn't play any more after that for the rest of the season. Was that related to the achilles injury?. Was he not looking right and Oats decided to keep him out and redshirt for the rest of the season? I mean, hi didn't even get into any games that were blowouts. Not even for a minute. Weird. For the tourney game, he wasn't even dressed.

So 2 full years it will be @ the start of the season in November, let’s hope he’s putting work in @ the gym fine tuning his game

[Jdrums#3]

RamStock, I think our defense will be ahead of our offense for 1/2 to 2/3’s of the season and it will be very frustrating for offenses to play against with all the length and hunger for playing time. I think the defense will keep us in most games. If or when the offense comes around, we may be a very tough out at the A10 Tourney for the top 3-4 seeds.

It should be a real fun season watching this team and coaching staff come together. It’s already been fun for me just watching the recruiting. I’ll be hyper like a kid on sugar tablets leading up to Christmas morning by the time the games start.

I actually think the exact opposite. It seems like Archie wants to play an uptempo offense that should be fairly easy for our players to execute, but if he sticks with the pack line defense we might see the team struggle executing that properly out of the gate

Interesting and good point. I didn’t consider intricacies of the defense fully. From my experience, we usually focused early on the defense more and picked up it up quicker. But that was prep vs college level. Also, don’t underestimate a fast break offense as they can look simple but be intricate as to when the initial break isn’t there and you get to trailers and transitioning into a set. All that said though, you may very well be right.

Good stuff and looking forward to how it plays out.

[Jdrums#3]

Been waiting for this tweet all day.

I like it, but still question marks. Great players he's signing but injuries are affecting my perception.

Good point. Some injuries worry me more than others - like Achilles tears and severe knee injuries. I am not as concerned about recovery as I used to be due to advances in med science. Although, there are always exceptions.

The other aspect I worry some about is the mental part. Is there any lingering fear doubt in going balls to the wall when cleared for full action. I struggled with it myself for a time after a severe injury in my young playing days.

All that said, I trust Arch and staff’s evaluation methods so I have confidence it all works out well…but I’ll keep my fingers crossed just in case.

[RhowdyRam02]

RamStock, I think our defense will be ahead of our offense for 1/2 to 2/3’s of the season and it will be very frustrating for offenses to play against with all the length and hunger for playing time. I think the defense will keep us in most games. If or when the offense comes around, we may be a very tough out at the A10 Tourney for the top 3-4 seeds.

It should be a real fun season watching this team and coaching staff come together. It’s already been fun for me just watching the recruiting. I’ll be hyper like a kid on sugar tablets leading up to Christmas morning by the time the games start.

I actually think the exact opposite. It seems like Archie wants to play an uptempo offense that should be fairly easy for our players to execute, but if he sticks with the pack line defense we might see the team struggle executing that properly out of the gate

Interesting and good point. I didn’t consider intricacies of the defense fully. From my experience, we usually focused early on the defense more and picked up it up quicker. But that was prep vs college level. Also, don’t underestimate a fast break offense as they can look simple but be intricate as to when the initial break isn’t there and you get to trailers and transitioning into a set. All that said though, you may very well be right.

Good stuff and looking forward to how it plays out.

I'm in the same boat as you. I don't know for sure and can't wait to see how it all plays out