'10 IN PF Jake Kitchell (9/21/2009, LOI)

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No, I think you've got to be working multiple classes at the same time. Michigan and Notre Dame have been working Gant so you've got to outwork them. Back to Kitchell though, the staff gets kudos from me on this one. Coaches speak glowingly of this kid.
 

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The Indy Star's Kyle Neddenriep is reporting that Jake Kitchell of South Central has committed to Indiana State. I think it is a good fit for both parties. The 6'8 Kitchell will bring some toughness inside for the Sycamores with his rebounding and defensive toughness.

He has some work to do offensively to contribute, but I expect him to play early at Indiana State because of the other things he can provide. He needs to be more aggressive and assertive offensively. During AAU, he didn't even think about making a scoring move when he got the ball in the post against the solid teams. That should change when he moves to the next level.

Overall, I like the move by both sides.

http://coachsjourney.blogspot.com/2009/09/jake-kitchell-to-indiana-state.html
 
Jason Svoboda said:
he didn't even think about making a scoring move when he got the ball in the post against the solid teams. http://coachsjourney.blogspot.com/2009/09/jake-kitchell-to-indiana-state.html
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Boda, what does that mean? "He didn't think about making a scoring move - what kind of a division one player doesn't think about making a scoring move in AAU? Basketball happens to be an up and down game - on one end of the floor you play defense and on the other end you play offence, what makes you think that he will suddenly be able to play offence at the division 1 level. The way it reads, it sounds like he has 0 offensive skills? I don't know anything about the kid besides what I have been reading - from the look of his # in high school it would appear he can be a productive scorer, am I missing something?
 

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Morgan said:
Boda, what does that mean? "He didn't think about making a scoring move - what kind of a division one player doesn't think about making a scoring move in AAU? Basketball happens to be an up and down game - on one end of the floor you play defense and on the other end you play offence, what makes you think that he will suddenly be able to play offence at the division 1 level. The way it reads, it sounds like he has 0 offensive skills? I don't know anything about the kid besides what I have been reading - from the look of his # in high school it would appear he can be a productive scorer, am I missing something?
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Hit the link and email that guy and ask. That guy is heavily involved in the AAU scene and could explain his thinking.
 
Jason Svoboda said:
Hit the link and email that guy and ask. That guy is heavily involved in the AAU scene and could explain his thinking.
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I think his AAU team was loaded w/ talent (read that before)...he's an unselfish, team minded player it seems. I also read that he was double, sometimes triple teamed but still managed to score 20/game. That tells me something...also mentioned in articles was his ability to step out and hit shots from the outside a la Tunnell. That's the type of player I envision and that's the type of player that he should strive to become (especially "2nd half of the season Jay" of last year). I like that he's solid in rebounding and defense...I think the offense will come. Add to it his smarts (A student) and he's a winner in my book.
 
News-Dispatch

Good story except the reporter thinks McKenna is in year 2 vice year 3; I'd also argue that the Valley's National Exposure has INCREASED; vice the reporter's contention that it's just gained exposure...

Good press!
 
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I talked to a friend of mine last weekend who happens to be a J.V. coach in the same conference that Kitchell plays in. He has seen him play several times, be it against 2A competition--he wasn't overly impressed with his outside shooting, but, he also said that he wasn't really forced to do so, due to his size advantage, etc.

The one comment that really gets me excited is that he said that he is probably one of the BEST passing "big men" that he has seen.

That being said, I would love having a big man on the block who could draw a double team, then dish.
 
SycfromBirth said:
I talked to a friend of mine last weekend who happens to be a J.V. coach in the same conference that Kitchell plays in. He has seen him play several times, be it against 2A competition--he wasn't overly impressed with his outside shooting, but, he also said that he wasn't really forced to do so, due to his size advantage, etc.

The one comment that really gets me excited is that he said that he is probably one of the BEST passing "big men" that he has seen.

That being said, I would love having a big man on the block who could draw a double team, then dish.
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You're right and I hope your friend is right. How many times have you seen the ball go into the post and stay there when it should be coming back out to an open shooter?
 

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SycfromBirth said:
I talked to a friend of mine last weekend who happens to be a J.V. coach in the same conference that Kitchell plays in. He has seen him play several times, be it against 2A competition--he wasn't overly impressed with his outside shooting, but, he also said that he wasn't really forced to do so, due to his size advantage, etc.

The one comment that really gets me excited is that he said that he is probably one of the BEST passing "big men" that he has seen.

That being said, I would love having a big man on the block who could draw a double team, then dish.
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I hope to hell he was outside jacking up long distance shots. If he was, his coach deserved to be fired. LOL
 
SycfromBirth said:
I talked to a friend of mine last weekend who happens to be a J.V. coach in the same conference that Kitchell plays in. He has seen him play several times, be it against 2A competition--he wasn't overly impressed with his outside shooting, but, he also said that he wasn't really forced to do so, due to his size advantage, etc.

The one comment that really gets me excited is that he said that he is probably one of the BEST passing "big men" that he has seen.

That being said, I would love having a big man on the block who could draw a double team, then dish.
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Can you say Chris Webber? I Can! LOL Best passing big man to ever play the game of basketball - I like the sound of passing and big men, it has to be a lost art!
 
Morgan said:
Can you say Chris Webber? I Can! LOL Best passing big man to ever play the game of basketball - I like the sound of passing and big men, it has to be a lost art!
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Here we go w/ the Chris Webber again...please let's not go down this road again! :)
 
Ha... I didn't intend to - I just heard good passing big man and that's what comes to mind for me. Sorry he is my favotite player, If I could meet a current or former NBA player that is who it would be.
 

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Jake didn't have a great high school coach. With some good coaching......you just wait!
 
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