Slow Day on BN? Check out UCLAs 2005 Recruiting Class

by BruinGold82 on Jan 10, 2009 2:35 AM PST

So someone mentioned Ryan Wright on this blog and I did the whole "Hey, what happened to him and lets do some digging."

I stumbled across this article about our 2005 recruiting class and it was a real interesting read. Instead of a "Where are they now?" it was more of a "Who did we think we were signing back then?"

Here's an insert of a quick run down of some of our fav Howland Hustlers:

Besides toughness, the class is pretty overall talented. Wright and Aboya last summer were still raw in the post, but are probably as good as anyone on the current roster. In fact, either could very well be starting this season at the four spot. While their offensive skills are still developing, they both are quick and quick footed. Mbah A Moute's skills have improved considerably, and he's very quick for a 6-7 small forward. He also handles the ball particularly well. Roll is an excellent shooter and passer. How many times have UCLA fans ever said about a recruit: "He's the type of kid that UCLA didn't recruit, that goes to another Pac-10 school, and then kicks the crap out of UCLA every time they play against him." That's Mike Roll.

Darren Collison, also, is probably one of the most under-rated point guards in the country. He's very, very quick, has a great court sense and is a very good passer. It's a huge coup that UCLA would be able to bring in Collison a year after they got Jordan Farmar. But Collison, being the smart young man that he is, realizes that Farmar could go pro early, while it's also very conceivable he'll get quite a bit of playing time right alongside Farmar, and the exposure he'd get at UCLA is superior to other schools.

Darren apparently, was indeed (and IS) a very smart young man. I think he hit the head on the nail, and the exposure he's getting now is ALL deserved.

If you're bored like I am, and can't wait till we play SUC on Sunday, take a read of the full article.

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Good read

I especially like these two quotes:

Besides toughness, the class is pretty overall talented.

It’s a class that, in a couple of years, could lead observers to believe Howland did an incredible job in recruiting for 2005 – recognizing five players who were vastly under-rated, who were very good academically, and were tough physically and mentally.

That pretty much says it all about CBH and the players who he gets to come here.

by bruinponcho on Jan 10, 2009 11:16 AM PST reply actions