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CrooksisRhyming · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:03 pm Post subject: KAEO: Deshaun Morman

Big Shots U vice president and national recruiting director Kevin Schneider is tweeting that UMass assistant Antwon Jackson made an offer to Deshaun Morman, a 2012 shooting guard recruit from Virginia.

Here is Morman's Rivals page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Deshaun-Morman-113478

Scout: http://ucla.scout.com/a.z?s=12&p=8&c=1&nid=5554787

NOTE: From what I gather, Big Shot U is essentially just a company that hypes college athletes and runs tournaments.
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uz2b-len · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:11 pm Post subject:

Don't know why we would want to add a shooting guard to a class that already includes Jordan Laguerre and Trey Davis.
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ShotPutNC · Junior Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Posts: 633 Location: Amherst

Because after next year you lose Freddie and Javorn, bringing in a SG means a potential redshirt situation. Not likely, but i wouldn't knock DK for that.

Mike05 · Sophomore Joined: 20 Feb 2012 Posts: 184

im not sure if Trey Davis is coming cause he is no longer at VA and no longer on any recruiting sites...But we still don't need a Guard we need a 6'10" Center

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ibleedmaroon413 · Sophomore Joined: 20 Feb 2012 Posts: 155

deshaun morman
6'4'' | Class of 2013
HometownWashington, DC
SchoolCalvin Coolidge High School
PositionSmall Forward
Status Undeclared

deshaun is now listed with the class of 2013 with offers from umass,gw,unlv,saton hall, and vcu umass was the first school to offer

http://capitolhoops.com/february-player-of-the-month-coolidge-guard-deshaun-morman/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs5VfJT-ixw

http://www.samachar.com/coolidge-s-deshaun-morman-s-move-play-have-earned-him-major-interest-mdvbO3ceaae.html
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Rory · Junior Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 542 Location: Boston, MA

That YouTube mixtape is actually quite impressive. It's the first I've heard of him, but a nice first impressive IMO.
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cam9219 · Junior Joined: 06 Feb 2011 Posts: 344

He was on campus visiting for the final home game against URI.

Impressed by his mixtape as well, showed a lot of different dimensions to his game.

Happy Hazel '96 · Sophomore Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 236

Honestly, just watched his mix tape... the kid can play for sure! Yes, loved that he seems to be a heady player too; smart ballplayer. Multi-dimensional combo guard w/ solid ball-handling skills, quick moves - takin'/breakin' down defenders off the dribble, pro-hop, slasher, hits the 3, good timing/mixing in a little shotblockin' @ 6'4", etc...

Looks like his overall playing style screams UMass Basketball! I think he showcases the skillz DK is looking for... we should definitely grab this kid. If he's a good character guy, I think we should offer him a scholarship pronto.

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Chemical Ali · Senior Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 1352

I think what I like best about this guy is that he's likely to wear magical shorts.
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m626t · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:56 am Post subject:

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I was waiting for something like this Smile

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UMassZappa · Freshman Joined: 08 May 2003 Posts: 39 Location: Home

Agree with Hazel. This young man's skills are perfect for UMass's style of play. He would thrive here. Nice to see his defensive game which will keep him on the court as much as his offensive skills. Active active active.
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ShotPutNC · Junior Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Posts: 633 Location: Amherst

Wow. Just wow.

Dribbling and penetration skills comparable to Javorn. A smooth three point stroke like Chaz. Speed and on the ball defense skills of Jesse/Freddie.

I'm sold. Anyone who says we don't need another 2 has not seen this guys tape yet.

Worth noting that he is a member of Virginia Assault, which is a member of the DC Assault AAU network. We have 3 alums of that AAU program currently with us. Javorn Farrell, Maxie Esho, and our assistant coach Antwon Jackson (who offered him). Here's hoping that recruiting connection is alive and kicking.

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Chizzle · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

Trey Davis has tweeted on many occasions about playing at UMass next year.
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