Looks like a 6'6" shooting guard from Chicago for the class of 2016, probably a replacement for Jolly.

Supposedly has an offer from Indiana State:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/216972/nick-robinson

We wouldn't need him to contribute much next year, but we'll need him to help on the wing in 2017-18.

Notable Bears from Chicago:
Dennis Gates
Sean Lampley
Jerome Randle

BearBackerinLA;842669283 said:

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Looks like they're just trying to fill out the roster. Honestly, this isn't good news. There are few impact players available at this point.

He had committed to Indiana State before the Early Signing period, but decommitted in January.

BearBackerinLA;842669283 said:

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Finally some good news. That he got an offer means CM is still active on the recruiting trail, not pulling up stakes just yet. I hope the UC review is handled quickly and his contract situation is resolved soon.

tsubamoto2001;842669292 said:

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Looks like they're just trying to fill out the roster. Honestly, this isn't good news. There are few impact players available at this point.

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While he may not be a blue chip, the Tribune calls him one of the top uncommitted players in Illinois.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-0129-prep-bbk-recruiting-note-20160128-story.html

NewYorkCityBear;842669294 said:

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While he may not be a blue chip, the Tribune calls him one of the top uncommitted players in Illinois.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-0129-prep-bbk-recruiting-note-20160128-story.html

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He seems to be getting better schools to look at him, so maybe he's one of those underrated kids. Played for a big time AAU program, Mac Irvin Fire, so it's not like he didn't get exposure.

NewYorkCityBear;842669294 said:

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While he may not be a blue chip, the Tribune calls him one of the top uncommitted players in Illinois.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-0129-prep-bbk-recruiting-note-20160128-story.html

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To me that reads like he committed early and thus got no other offers but mother nature had an idea and gave him another few inches. One of the issues with having just a few (rather than many) possible OOD is that other kids are uncertain as to playing time and where things will fall out. Lets get dumpster fire put out and get this done.

tsubamoto2001;842669297 said:

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He seems to be getting better schools to look at him, so maybe he's one of those underrated kids. Played for a big time AAU program, Mac Irvin Fire, so it's not like he didn't get exposure.

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I found older and newer video. Nothing great so I am not linking, but he has clearly gotten a lot better. That could explain his situation. On the other hand, if you are going to have no offensive structure, you need quicker players than Robinson and Coleman.

Sluggo

tsubamoto2001;842669297 said:

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He seems to be getting better schools to look at him, so maybe he's one of those underrated kids. Played for a big time AAU program, Mac Irvin Fire, so it's not like he didn't get exposure.

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Yeah, and after watching all of these mid-majors, with no-name recruits, beat the star-studded high majors, it seems that scouting and projecting recruits is the most important factor.

I'm not saying this kid is the bee's knees...but Jorge wasn't a highly regarded recruit. Some times those kids surprise you.

beelzebear;842669322 said:

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I'm not saying this kid is the bee's knees...but Jorge wasn't a highly regarded recruit. Some times those kids surprise you.

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The key words being "some times".

beelzebear;842669322 said:

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I'm not saying this kid is the bee's knees...but Jorge wasn't a highly regarded recruit. Some times those kids surprise you.

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But this requires a coach who can coach up the less gifted players into something better. CM as a former guard might have the acumen... Bird's development late in the season is something else.

If Cuonzo were already looking for a new job, why would he be pursuing Robinson? Jolly would be a better card to have in his back pocket than Coleman or Robinson. If he's going to bail, he's looking for a lateral job with more money, not returning to a mid major for less $s and worse talent. He wouldn't be panicking about going down a level at this point. He needs to backfill Jolly now. He picked up Coleman because of Chauca and he was the best available role player available.

tsubamoto2001;842669297 said:

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He seems to be getting better schools to look at him, so maybe he's one of those underrated kids. Played for a big time AAU program, Mac Irvin Fire, so it's not like he didn't get exposure.

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I believe Damon Dillard played for Mac Irvin Fire.

Don't know exactly why...but this man, Mr. Robinson, shows a lotta CLASS when "I" need it now.
Welcome :beer:

Well, it appears that Wisconsin is recruiting him too.

CalEnviroLaw;842669306 said:

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Yeah, and after watching all of these mid-majors, with no-name recruits, beat the star-studded high majors, it seems that scouting and projecting recruits is the most important factor.

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I'd rather have an ace scout than an ace recruiter on our staff. I'm sure Martin can close the deals, and without the sleaze too often associated with recruiters.

Civil Bear;842669324 said:

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The key words being "some times".

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Fair enough...but all recruits or draft picks are risks. Gary Franklin!

GoCalBears;842669325 said:

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But this requires a coach who can coach up the less gifted players into something better. CM as a former guard might have the acumen... Bird's development late in the season is something else.

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I think CM's system that emphasizes defense levels things out a bit. If a kid plays D...he can contribute, and that's what CM wants and that's what Jorge gave (plus a keg of grit and FU I only need possible).

stu;842669368 said:

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I'd rather have an ace scout than an ace recruiter on our staff. I'm sure Martin can close the deals, and without the sleaze too often associated with recruiters.

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I'd hope this scout is able to determine character as well.
I can't think of anyone on our team that I'd not want to sit down and share a meal with!
Great group of guys.

30 seconds of highlights ...

BearBackerinLA;842669423 said:

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30 seconds of highlights ...

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Wow. Looks like a long wingspan and athletic off the charts. Can he shoot the ball?

concordtom;842669380 said:

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I'd hope this scout is able to determine character as well.
I can't think of anyone on our team that I'd not want to sit down and share a meal with!
Great group of guys.

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+ Many. there were times you couldn't say that. But game after game and interview after interview I am left smiling about what fine young men are in the program. The hacks that are piling on the bears this week haven't been there for that and many of those that have covered the bears are being way too silent.

socaltownie;842669456 said:

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+ Many. there were times you couldn't say that. But game after game and interview after interview I am left smiling about what fine young men are in the program. The hacks that are piling on the bears this week haven't been there for that and many of those that have covered the bears are being way too silent.

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+1

tsubamoto2001;842669292 said:

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Looks like they're just trying to fill out the roster. Honestly, this isn't good news. There are few impact players available at this point.

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I hear what you are saying, but on the flip side, there are guys like Joe Shipp, Dennis Gates, and Jorge Gutierrez who were all late signees and became impact players for us. In the case of Jorge, a conference player of the year, defensive player of the year, and NBA guard.

I'm not saying Nick Robinson will be that, but let's approach this with an open mind.

(Of course, Jordi Geli, Saulius Kuzminskas, and Jack Hartmann all signed for us late in the spring. If you don't know or remember who they are, well there you go).

Btw, I seem to recall a Nick Robinson who played guard for Stanford and hit a half court shot to win a big game once (like against Arizona).

BearBackerinLA;842669423 said:

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30 seconds of highlights ...

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He has awesome dunks like Brown...but can he shoot, defend, and play ball? Dunks works well in transition...but how is he in a half court offense?

jaccpot10;842669565 said:

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(Of course, Jordi Geli, Saulius Kuzminskas, and Jack Hartmann all signed for us late in the spring. If you don't know or remember who they are, well there you go).

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Well, I recall 2 of 3. But drawing a blank on Jack Hartmann. Do you mean Hartmut Ortmann (continuing the Euro, late signee trend)?

Name's somewhat familiar, but also drawing a blank on Jack Hartmann. Hartmut Ortmann was a transfer from Wake Forest.

BearDevil;842669657 said:

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Name's somewhat familiar, but also drawing a blank on Jack Hartmann. Hartmut Ortmann was a transfer from Wake Forest.

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Jack Hartmann was one of Bozeman's recruits who came in as a freshman in 1994. He was a thin white guy who tried to talk in Ebonics and who was probably overmatched at this level. He transferred out in 1994 after Midnight Madness but before the first game, I believe. He may have ended up at Biola.

I think he was also affiliated with the LA Rockfish well before the Rockfish group of Wethers-Legans-Vanderlaan hit campus.

jaccpot10;842669565 said:

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I hear what you are saying, but on the flip side, there are guys like Joe Shipp, Dennis Gates, and Jorge Gutierrez who were all late signees and became impact players for us. In the case of Jorge, a conference player of the year, defensive player of the year, and NBA guard.

I'm not saying Nick Robinson will be that, but let's approach this with an open mind.

(Of course, Jordi Geli, Saulius Kuzminskas, and Jack Hartmann all signed for us late in the spring. If you don't know or remember who they are, well there you go).

Btw, I seem to recall a Nick Robinson who played guard for Stanford and hit a half court shot to win a big game once (like against Arizona).

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Gates was a 4* that never became a consistant starter for the Bears. Are you thinking of Theo? Geli isn't really a fair comparison either since he was hampered by injuries from day one. I'm not sure he was a late signee either. How about Nikola Knezevich?

Civil Bear;842669679 said:

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Gates was a 4* that never became a consistant starter for the Bears. Are you thinking of Theo? Geli isn't really a fair comparison either since he was hampered by injuries from day one. I'm not sure he was a late signee either. How about Nikola Knezevich?

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I think who evaluates also needs to be taken into consideration. Ben Braun, was at best, a mediocre head coach at the high-major level. However, he and the staff that hired were good evaluators of talent. He regularly brought talented players into the program that were not highly-touted. Whether it was Lampley, Ryan Anderson, and others. Then you have late signees like Shipp, Theo, Tamir, and Rod Benson (should have had a better career). Sure, some of his gets didn't pan out, but he had a decent hit-rate.

It remains to be seen if Cuonzo and his staff have a similar level of acumen in evaluating. We'll find out soon enough with Roman Davis and Coleman.

Civil Bear;842669679 said:

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Gates was a 4* that never became a consistant starter for the Bears. Are you thinking of Theo? Geli isn't really a fair comparison either since he was hampered by injuries from day one. I'm not sure he was a late signee either. How about Nikola Knezevich?

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Gates only averaged 11 a game in HS. I don't think he was a 4 star.

TheSouseFamily;842669700 said:

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Gates only averaged 11 a game in HS. I don't think he was a 4 star.

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He played at Whitney Young HS, which was one of the top HS teams in the country loaded with D-I prospects.

tsubamoto2001;842669702 said:

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He played at Whitney Young HS, which was one of the top HS teams in the country loaded with D-I prospects.

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Yes, if I remember correctly, Quentin Richardson was Gates' teammate, and they won the Ilinois state championship as seniors at Whitney Young. I think there were others, too, on that team who got D-1 scholarships besides Quentin Richardson and Dennis Gates.

jaccpot10;842669706 said:

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Yes, if I remember correctly, Quentin Richardson was Gates' teammate, and they won the Ilinois state championship as seniors at Whitney Young. I think there were others, too, on that team who got D-1 scholarships besides Quentin Richardson and Dennis Gates.

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Man I remember the days of Q, Darius Miles and Shaun Livingston at the Clip Show. I thought they were going places.