WoW! SMU Almost Had a 7-1 Big Man as a Walkon

[Stallion]

he was set to walkon at SMU but ended up at Vandy-not a very good shooter though from his stats. Probably would have sat

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2597 ... witter.com

[LA_Mustang]

Wow. Interesting. Great find.

[SMUstang07]

Amazing that a 6'10 HS kid with a father who was drafted in the NBA can go under the radar like that. Unbelievable really

[Pony_Law]

If you don't play the aau game and go to a tiny school it Would be easy to be missed. I'm a bit surprised his dad took so long to get him into aau, given what I assume his friends from college and the pros would let him know. Obviously once he got into aau he became an immediate d1 prospect.

[CA Mustang]

If you don't play the aau game and go to a tiny school it Would be easy to be missed. I'm a bit surprised his dad took so long to get him into aau, given what I assume his friends from college and the pros would let him know. Obviously once he got into aau he became an immediate d1 prospect.

I agree with Stallings, Texas schools missing out on a 6'10" kid who can shoot is ridiculous. Hell, Southland schools should offer a kid like that just on GP. Must be a lot of lazy coaches out there.

[Pony147]

In mid-April 2013—nearly two months after Luke's final high school game—Frank placed a call to Shawn Williams, who coached a high-profile AAU squad called Texas Select that featured players such as future NBA lottery pick Myles Turner. Frank informed Williams about his 6'10" son and asked if Luke could join the squad for its upcoming slate of tournaments.

Williams agreed to let Luke go through a tryout, which proved to be merely a formality. Ten minutes into the practice, Frank asked Williams if Luke was talented enough to play Division I basketball.

"Be honest," Frank told the coach. "You're not going to hurt my feelings."

Williams chuckled.

"At the very least, he's a mid-major player," he said. "And in my opinion he's even better."

Is this our Shawn Williams?

[Grant Carter]

I think it is our shawn's dad. Too bad he did not say "no, but I will give the SMU coach a call about a preferred walk on spot. Sorry we do not have room for you on the aau squad though."

[sadderbudweiser]

April 2013? THE SMU recruiting staff was busy alternatly patting itself on the back and arranging online education for a certain Future graduate of Ronald McDonald Prep.