Bailey, Barker, Nicholas, Riley all sign NLI's

Evaluation
March, 2010: Barker is long, lean and a fundamentally sound basketball player. Riley is able to put his mobility and agility on display by running the floor on the break and rotating on defense to block shots on dribble penetration. Riley has been well schooled in post play; he keeps the ball high on rebound put backs, posts up with a wide base and demands the ball while staying on balance when being banged around in the post. Riley's ability to grab rebounds at the highest point and outside of his area are two traits that will allow him to be an effective rebounder for Portland next season. He has good shooting technique out to 15 feet and has a high release. Riley needs to work on developing a counter move to his left shoulder drop step jump hook. His potential will pay off for Pilots a few years down the road.

Espn recruiting has Barker rated as an 85 now. Initially I recall he was a 40 so someone must have been impressed with his efforts this past season.
Perhaps Rev will talk some on the recruits at Sunday's MBB awards dinner, along with comments on his trip to Bronco land. Itcould be an interesting evening.

Woodless! wrote:TJ was rated a 40 by ESPN...

mattywizz wrote:I also was rated a 40 coming out of high school. Much more accurate.

89Duck wrote:ESPN's now showing seven recruits. Korey Thieleke's been added to the list. A 6'4" athletic wing. Rev's been busy!