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Topic: 2014 6'7"/215 F Daviyon Draper (Antelope Valley CC, CA) - Ohio Transfer Commit
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Posted: 8/8/2014 1:57 PM
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Arkley dropped a note on twitter:

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Ohio MBK: Recruiting never stops. Bobcats have Cali JUCO prospect Daviyon Draper on campus this weekend. Hearing it's been a good visit
 

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Draper a 6-7 forward (Antelope) who has some perimeter skills. Thick enough to be a MAC 4, skilled enough to be a 3. Would help immediately


I believe he is a 2014 class JUCO.  This tweet seems to support that:

Daviyon Draper of Antelope Valley CC will be Elite 80 in Vegas. Most likely not a better 2014 JC prospect in the country

 
 
 
 
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Posted: 8/8/2014 2:49 PM
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Averaged 14 ppg this past year for Antelope Valley on 46% shooting, 30% from 3. 11ppg his freshman year shooting 38% from 3. 24ppg his senior year at Locke High School in Los Angeles.
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Posted: 8/8/2014 3:17 PM
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A quick google search showed short threads on him at the Wichita State and SMU boards.

We desperately need post depth this year and next. From what I have read, he seems like another taller guard (Setty, Harley etc) as opposed to a Campbell or Mo.
If we have enough of these outside focused big guys, I guess we don't need to worry as much about having a ton of "true" post depth down low.
It is crazy to think about our offense if we have multiple 6-7+ SF's who can shoot 3's. That'll be a high-scoring offense.

I believe Saul's teams at NDSU shot well
 
Last Edited: 8/8/2014 3:19:49 PM by The Optimist
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Posted: 8/8/2014 3:38 PM
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Orlando Magic center and former USC Trojan Dewayne Dedmon went to Antelope Valley CC after never playing basketball before.
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Posted: 8/8/2014 4:16 PM
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looks like he had interest from schools like USC,WSU and others but didn't meet the academic requirements. If he has hit the books at JC he might be a nice pickup. Setty is our only Jr so it would be nice to add someone to that class.
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Posted: 8/8/2014 4:22 PM
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perimeterpost wrote:expand_more
looks like he had interest from schools like USC,WSU and others but didn't meet the academic requirements. If he has hit the books at JC he might be a nice pickup. Setty is our only Jr so it would be nice to add someone to that class.

When enrolled, i think Chandler Thomas will be a Jr.

 
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Posted: 8/8/2014 7:06 PM
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ohio9704 wrote:expand_more
looks like he had interest from schools like USC,WSU and others but didn't meet the academic requirements. If he has hit the books at JC he might be a nice pickup. Setty is our only Jr so it would be nice to add someone to that class.


When enrolled, i think Chandler Thomas will be a Jr.
ah, yes, good catch, I forgot. Thanks.
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Posted: 8/9/2014 3:39 PM
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So is this guy eligible to play this year and if so...how is he still available this late???? On paper, seems like it would be a remarkable get this late in the process. 

http://melgru23.com/2013/02/18/avcs-daviyon-drapertop-fre.../


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Posted: 8/13/2014 1:15 PM
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Any news on this guy?
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Posted: 8/15/2014 8:24 AM
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hawaiian bobcat wrote:expand_more
Any news on this guy?

If Arkley hadn't reported it, I would be skeptical that he even exists. There is very few references to him online.
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Posted: 8/15/2014 8:54 AM
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The Optimist wrote:expand_more
Any news on this guy?

If Arkley hadn't reported it, I would be skeptical that he even exists. There is very few references to him online.


I would assume we'll hear more on him once the Canada trip comes to a close.
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Posted: 8/15/2014 1:45 PM
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According to Setty Daviyon is already a part of the team.

http://instagram.com/p/ruibW8OT96/?modal=true
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Posted: 8/15/2014 2:56 PM
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wooo now that would be nice
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Posted: 8/15/2014 3:09 PM
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Good find!
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Posted: 8/15/2014 3:28 PM
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http://youtu.be/ju4G2pmb6wM here is some highlights of him last year
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Posted: 8/15/2014 3:41 PM
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Wow. His drive to the basket at 1:03!!!!!! And also a couple impressive dunks.

I'm excited. How was this guy so under the radar?

 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 3:52 PM
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The Antelope Valley College SID confirmed to me that Draper has committed but has not yet been able to sign. 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 3:55 PM
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Halleluyer (Tyler Perry's Madea voice)

We might actually be really really good this year.
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Posted: 8/15/2014 6:07 PM
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He will be a JR. this season?
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Posted: 8/15/2014 6:13 PM
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OUOhYeah2428 wrote:expand_more
He will be a JR. this season?

Yes

 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 6:16 PM
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The Antelope Valley College SID confirmed to me that Draper has committed but has not yet been able to sign. 



Does this mean he still needs to get some academic paperwork in order?

 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 6:23 PM
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Hopefully this new addition can be a big contributor. I like how are classes are more even. I think the roster is set unless we can land any available 3/4 star recruits that are available. I know SP is not a huge fan of JUCOs but I think with our roster a JUCO is a perfect fit. I like the length of this team.
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Posted: 8/15/2014 6:26 PM
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ohio9704 wrote:expand_more
The Antelope Valley College SID confirmed to me that Draper has committed but has not yet been able to sign. 



Does this mean he still needs to get some academic paperwork in order?

 

Not sure. SID had limited info. Confirmed that Draper committed but that he had not yet been able to sign. I would assume that's to make sure everything is in order. Hopefully, he'll sign next week once the coaches are back from Canada. 

 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 6:33 PM
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Thanks Ted!


 
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Posted: 8/15/2014 9:44 PM
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Literally and metaphorically, it is a long way from hard urban L.A. to Athens, Ohio.  The handful of young football and hoops men who we've been able to pull from the L.A. area--impressive.  O H I O is a brand that plays.
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