Comments on: Q & A: Sagemont Florida’s Will Sheehey

By: tg1438

tg1438 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:21:48 +0000

Yeah, but Gordon had those qualities and range to half court.

By: GFDave

GFDave — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:39:45 +0000

I think this kid would be a good get and I like his game.

If he has a 40″ vertical he did not show it on the tape. Most of his dunks were quite average and I didn't see anything where his head was at the rim.

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:49:57 +0000

Midnight madness dunk contest 2010-2011…..
Will Sheehey, VO, and Jalen Kendrick….WOW!

By: Diesel

Diesel — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:49:28 +0000

I once heard my man DD talking about this very thing, how many guys can you have that are not of the “brand” and have enough positive influence on them before they began having a negative effect on the brand. I think he determined 1-2 such guys on a basketball team.

I like the Sheehey kid. The team highlight video allows you to look at more than just him dunking or making three pointers. I thought his shot looked smooth and loved the leaping ability, but you got to see things like his great passing, running the floor, he was always active on the weak side glass even following layups to the rim. You can tell he has that pedigree that a family of ball players have and it sounds like he has been under the radar since only recently getting on the AAU circuit, a bit like VO was under the radar due to late development.

By: NCHOOSIER

NCHOOSIER — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:21:19 +0000

Dewayne Wade was a 3 star on rivals……..

By: NCHOOSIER

NCHOOSIER — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:16:17 +0000

That's how he is describing himself……40 in vertical, slasher, pull up midrange, etc…

By: hoosierboy

hoosierboy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:11:34 +0000

I don't know if everyone realizes how ridiculous his vertical is. I almost don't know if I can believe it. He will thrive in an uptempo system where he can stop pop and pull up and use his length on defense to make it tough for shorter players. His shot seems very pure and he will only get more consistent. He is similar to the MSU commit Russel Byrd. Although Byrd is not as athletic as Sheehey. He is stronger though. His strength is absolutely huge if he wants to have an impact at the Big Ten level.

By: Ryan_T

Ryan_T — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:10:45 +0000

Some of these comparisons are strange, but I agree with the Northwestern-ish comparison.

How about a Robbie Hummel type of player (but maybe not quite as solid of a shooter as Hummel)? However, after reading his stats/attributes he seems to be quite athletic (40″ vertical? finishing above the rim?)

By: Ryan_T

Ryan_T — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:05:21 +0000

A taller Eric Gordon? hmm… I'm not sure we're looking at the same kid

By: hoosierboy

hoosierboy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:33:15 +0000

He definately isn't an elite recruit. He could be a good role player though. Has the possibility to become an elite college player. He seems to remind me of the type of Northwestern players that always kill you with their deceptive athletic ability, strong shooting ability and overall high basketball IQ. Maybe Kevin koble type of player.

By: CreamandCrimson

CreamandCrimson — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:07:26 +0000

I like what I hear and the video was impressive (but what highlight reel isn't). He seems like he could be a good fit as a small forward or a third guard.

Again, I like what I am hearing and the offer seems to make more sense now than it did a few days ago. However, I am hearing "Zeller if he shrunk six inches" and "a taller Eric Gordon". Guys, if he were those things, he wouldn't be rated as the 130th recruit in the country. I know the rankings don't tell you everything but they can provide a fairly accurate picture of a player's current talent.

Sheehey would be another good fit but he is not an elite recruit.

By: plane1972

plane1972 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:27:44 +0000

I'm loving this kid! He has his head screwed on straight and appears to have a skill set and understanding of his game that gives him the confidence to solicit programs of this caliber. I think you have to make room for someone like this. As Jerry would say, this is the “brand” we need for four years and as a successful alum of the program.

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:17:07 +0000

I think he is an IU lean and a great fit. I also believe, he could end up taller than what he is. IU academically could be a great fit and our style of play fits his game….love it. Will, you should be a hoosier….

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:39:11 +0000

I agree that he sounds like exactly the kind of kid that strengthens the "brand" that I believe we need to create and sell. I also felt like Irving fit that too. Not all players need to be like this but enough of them do to shape the brand.

Again, I hope never to have to read about shootings, stealing computers ,stabbings, fights w football team, battered girlfriends, drug use etc when it comes to my team. More than anything I want to be proud of them first and rabidly support winning second. As such I have put my complete faith in TC and his standards.

I donot think he is ours to lose. He has some pretty good schools on his list academically that can heavily compete with us. I really want this kid however. I like the 40" leap, his sense of his game, potential to fill out his body etc

By: NCHOOSIER

NCHOOSIER — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:33 +0000

I would still like to see more on this kid. He sounds like a taller Eric Gordon the way he describes himself (which everyone in the country would like to have).

Sounds pretty good though…

By: because it's Indiana

because it's Indiana — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:45:59 +0000

I expect this interview will win many over (especially us KSOB grads). A character recruit, who respects academics and tradition. I understand that a lot of fans want Indiana kids, but he sounds like the “brand” we want. APR-wise, what could Mr. “ABC” do with 2 more scholarships?

Mid range strength is rare, and can be deadly to opponents!

…with respect to JerryCT and Deisel….I plagiarized your previous comments because they make a lot of sense!

By: guest

guest — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:20:00 +0000

other schools listed are every bit as strong w/ academics… not sure he’s ours to lose.

By: Azur Allen

Azur Allen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:50:45 +0000

sought us out as his top 5, and we're the only one w/ kelley. yes, i agree with u, it seems like he is ours to lose. his body type and game looks like tyler zeller if he shrunk 6 inches

By: aerialM

aerialM — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:39:34 +0000

yeah call me crazy, but this kid is starting to win me over…

By: BaseballBuc

BaseballBuc — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:40:41 +0000

He will be a Hoosier after it's all said and done. Can't see how any of his other schools offer an exceptional buisness program and a GREAT basketball tradition. Also think this kid may be very underrated, I mean he's got good size and a 40'' vertical. Don't know how anyone else feels, but my gut tells me that he could be good down the road. I get a good vibe for this kid.