Interesting Fran Fraschilla tweet - possible commitment

[papawasamustang]

I watched that video as well and was impressed how smooth his shot was. I'm sure he's going to have to bulk up but it's nice to have a guy who can spot up, create off the dribble and get others involved. Looks like an interesting player.

Doh or Pappa -- that video was based on him playing in Europe and eastern europe with the international courts. What have you heard from others about how his european game has transitioned to the states?

Thanks in advance.

The competition on the video appears to be very weak imo. Looks more like pickup games to me.

He played a very solid game against very good competition. He is very skilled in many areas.
I've only seen him play one game. I will get a chance to see him play several more times this season so I'll have a much better idea of his ability. However, based on what I saw I would have to agree 100% with Fran Frashilla comments. I don't want to over hype the guy but I think he would start for us right now.

The kid hasn't signed with us yet. I think it would be very cool for as many locals as possible to go to the CCCC games dressed in their SMU attire & show their support for this kid.

[PonyDoh]

Completely agree w/Papa. Show the kid some love at CCCC. Go to a few games, be vocal, have fun. I haven't heard a bad review yet.

[Balatro Diabolus Ex]

According to Scout, he is a 2011 commit. A long way off. Talk about maturity, he will be 23 in 2011.

My understanding is that he has to graduate from JC to be eligible at the D1 level, that would put him in the 2011 class. It's not uncommon with foreign players to be missing test scores or parts of their transcripts, and not qualify initially, thats why they need prep school or junior college, first. He's 21 now, so in 2011 he'll be 23, which is also not uncommon with foreign players, Faye is 24, and Dia will be 23 before the season is over.

[ponyscott]

Completely agree w/Papa. Show the kid some love at CCCC. Go to a few games, be vocal, have fun. I haven't heard a bad review yet.

IN CASE WE CAN GET SOME SMU VOCALS TO GO..HERE IS THEIR SCHEDULE..THANKSGIVING IS ALWAYS A GREAT TOURNAMENT:

2009-2010 ------CCCC Cougar Schedule

Location: Cougar Hall, Spring Creek Campus
Fee: $3 for General Admission, FREE for staff and students of Collin
Seating: Bleachers



NTJCAC Men's Basketball

Date Opponent Time Place

Sat. 17 +Scrimmage at Collin 11-5 Plano
Collin vs. Panola 11:00 a.m.
Grayson vs. Kilgore 12:30 p.m.
Grayson vs. Panola 2:00 p.m.
Collin vs. Kilgore 3:30 p.m.
Thurs. 22 +Scrimmage Navarro 6:00 p.m. Plano
Thurs. 29 +Scrimmage Bossier Parrish 6:00 p.m. Bossier City
Nov. Tue. 3 OBU JV 7:00 p.m. Plano
Fri. 6 Collin Classic Plano
Grayson vs N. OK. Tonhawa 5:00 p.m.
Collin vs. Jacksonville 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 7 Collin Classic Plano
Grayson vs Jacksonville 2:00 p.m.
Collin vs. N.. OK. Tonhawa 4:00 p.m.
Fri. 13 Tomball @ San Jac 7:00 p.m. Pasadena
Sat.14 San Jacinto College 2:00 p.m. Pasadena
Tues. 17 Richland College 7:00 p.m. Dallas
Thurs. 19 Jacksonville 7:00 p.m. Jacksonville
Fri. 27 Thanksgiving Classic Tournament Plano
Carl Albert vs. Cy Fair 4:00 p.m.
Grayson vs Clarendon 6:00 p.m.
Collin vs. South Plains 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 28 Thanksgiving Classic Tournament Plano
Grayson vs. South Plains 4:00 p.m.
Clarendon vs Carl Albert 6:00 p.m.
Collin vs. Seminole 8:00 p.m.
Dec. Wed. 2 Eastfield College 7:30 p.m. Plano
Sat. 5 Northlake College 2:00 p.m. Dallas
Wed. 9 Mountain View College 7:00 p.m. Dallas
Sat. 12 Eastfield College 2:00 p.m. Mesquite
Wed. 30 Brookhaven 2:00 p.m. Plano
Jan. Sat. 2 Richland College 2:00 p.m. Plano
Wed. 6 *Temple College 7:30 p.m. Plano
Sat. 9 * Weatherford College 4:00 p.m. Weatherford
Wed. 13 * McLennan Community College 7:30 p.m. Waco
Mon. 18 *Grayson County College 7:30 p.m. Plano
Wed. 20 *Ranger College 7:30 p.m. Ranger
Sat. 23 * Hill College 4:00 p.m. Plano
Wed. 27 *Southwestern Christian College 7:30 p.m. Plano
Feb. Wed. 3 *Temple College 7:30 p.m. Temple
Sat. 6 *Weatherford College 4:00 p.m. Plano
Wed. 10 *McLennan Community College 7:30 p.m. Plano
Mon. 15 *Grayson County College 7:30 p.m. Denison
Wed. 17 * Ranger College 7:30 p.m. Plano
Sat. 20 *Hill College 4:00 p.m. Hillsboro
Wed. 24 *Southwestern Christian College 7:30 p.m. Terrell
Mar. Sun. 7 Region V Tournament - 5:00 p.m. Lubbock
Mon. 8 Region V Tournament - 5:00 p.m. Lubbock
*North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference
+Scrimmage Game

[smupony]

Did Clinkscales graduate from his JUCO? Isn't he a true sophomore? He played one year in Kansas. Why would this kid have to wait until 2011? That seems a long time to play JUCO and already be commited. Something doesn't smell right. I think if he comes, he comes next year. Any thoughts?

[Stallion]

Clinkscale was a full qualifier. Maybe this Belarus kid because of his curiculum can't be considered a qualifier. Therefore, he would have to graduate from JUCO.

[smupony]

Clinkscale was a full qualifier. Maybe this Belarus kid because of his curiculum can't be considered a qualifier. Therefore, he would have to graduate from JUCO.

I see your point, but still feel we need to hear the whole story first. Two years is a long time to hold a players commitment, especially for the Mustangs.

[PonyDoh]

tons of '11 kids are already committed to programs, relax. TCU has '11 verbals, are they all in danger of being sniped too. What about A&M, they several '11 verbals etc.

As Stallion stated, Clinkscales was thought to be a non-qualifier, who qualified very late, and was left w/juco as his only option as a frosh, unless he wanted to prep.

[Balatro Diabolus Ex]

Clinkscale was a full qualifier. Maybe this Belarus kid because of his curiculum can't be considered a qualifier. Therefore, he would have to graduate from JUCO.

I see your point, but still feel we need to hear the whole story first. Two years is a long time to hold a players commitment, especially for the Mustangs.

You have heard the whole story. What is it you dont understand?

[George S. Patton]

My only thinking here is that he is wondering if a JUCO could transfer to SMU after only year. Of course, he can as long as he meets all of the requirements. I think he's thinking you have to spend two years at JUCO before you can transfer, which of course, you don't have to.

SMUpony, Clinksclases is on the roster and given our compliance office, we likely would have caught something that would not have added up. I think everyone expects him to either start or be one of the first players off the bench.

As for our Eastern European friend, just follow what the keeper told you and you will be good.

I hope that clears that up for year.

[ponydawg]

some long videos on the kid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86uXGv4qxok

"This video has been removed by the user."

Bummer.