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Title: Jan. 07, a H.S. boys basketball tournament in MN
Post by: the captain on May 31, 2006, 03:18:07 PM
I just read about next year's line-up for a high school boys basketball tournament to be held next January in Minnesota. Why is this on topic? Because Lake Oswego (OR) is playing, and their star player is Kevin Love, the son of Stan Love and newphew of Mike. He's also considered the top high school power forward in his class by some services, and, at 6-9, has been recruited by all the major schools.

As a big basketball fan, I'm pretty excited to see him play. Hopefully I won't unfairly dislike him just because of his uncle Mike.


Title: Re: Jan. 07, a H.S. boys basketball tournament in MN
Post by: Jonas on May 31, 2006, 03:26:32 PM
Now that was an interesting twist...

Im assuming hes a senior if he's already being recruited...any idea what college he plans on going to?


Title: Re: Jan. 07, a H.S. boys basketball tournament in MN
Post by: Joel5001 on May 31, 2006, 03:43:27 PM
Here's his Scout.com profile.

http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=1151760


Title: Re: Jan. 07, a H.S. boys basketball tournament in MN
Post by: the captain on May 31, 2006, 03:46:42 PM
You beat me to the punch, Joel5001.

Anyway, no, he is a junior. And that isn't early to be recruited--top players are literally recruited from the time they reach their teens, and sometimes before. The rumors I have heard have been UCLA, Duke or Oregon, but I don't know if he's decided. (I'm not a member to scout.com--do they show college choices to non-members?)


Title: Re: Jan. 07, a H.S. boys basketball tournament in MN
Post by: Jonas on May 31, 2006, 03:48:20 PM
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Scouting Obviously having benefitted from being the son of former NBAer and Oregon Duck Stan Love, Kevin is so advanced in his post moves he'd start for most Pac-10 schools right now. Physically he looks like he could still develop, with a good body and square shoulders. If he continues to grow and his athleticism continues to improve, he might not play college basketball. A top ten national player for 2007.

Nothing if he can carry a tune...? :shrug

:p


Title: Re: Jan. 07, a H.S. boys basketball tournament in MN
Post by: Joel5001 on May 31, 2006, 03:54:35 PM
You beat me to the punch, Joel5001.

Anyway, no, he is a junior. And that isn't early to be recruited--top players are literally recruited from the time they reach their teens, and sometimes before. The rumors I have heard have been UCLA, Duke or Oregon, but I don't know if he's decided. (I'm not a member to scout.com--do they show college choices to non-members?)

I'm not a member either, so I can only see the public areas of the site.  However, I don't think they can commit to a school until some time in their senior year.  I know there is a specific day they can sign letters of intent, but I'm not sure when it is.

The Wilson-Love clan is certainly a family of high-achievers.


Title: Re: Jan. 07, a H.S. boys basketball tournament in MN
Post by: the captain on May 31, 2006, 04:09:09 PM
You can verbally commit anytime, but can't sign the LOI until after junior year.