2013 F Austin Nichols (Memphis Briarcrest)

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Nichols said he has yet to decide if he will sign in the early signing period in November or wait until April.

“I’m definitely looking at the style of play and the players at my position when I go there,” Nichols said. “I’m not sure if I wanna be away from home or not. I honestly don’t know yet. I just have to take my visits and see.”

Briarcrest forward Austin Nichols trims college list to six schools » The Commercial Appeal

Unpaid opinion:
1) Duke/VA out; too far. Duke - limited PT
2) Vandy - courtesy listing
3) If he actually takes official to Auburn, I'd worry a little more.
4) UT is compromise; not too far; PT+
5) UM - limited PT but fills home-phobia square
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Still think this basically eliminates duke...

"Mark Nichols also made it clear that his son will not sign with a school that cannot give him a reasonable assurance of playing time.

We don't want him going to a school where he's going to have to wait around to play," he said firmly. "Why would we do that when there are so many schools who could use him right away?

That would seem to imply that the University of Florida, as much as Austin likes Billy Donovan, could be in trouble following recent commitments that bolster their front line. He also singled out Duke and North Carolina as schools that are laden with big men in 2013."

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Unless he is serious about Memphis I really honestly don't see any school that makes sense other than UT.
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Auburn and Vanderbilt would offer plenty of playing time as well, but if playing time is that important to him, he'll end up walking into a bad situation. Nichols is good enough that he'll eventually play no matter where he goes. He should realize that.
 
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Kusotate said:
Mr. Nichols should understand that if his son is good enough he will get playing time. Coach K or any other honorable coach isn't going to promise PT to an unproven player.
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Look at all 3 of the Plumlee brothers, probably what the Nichols family is looking at, and would be surprised if other coaches are pointing it out.

All 3 of them were similarly rated to Nichols, 2 of them saw -10 minutes a game averaging around 1.5ppg, and Marshall ended up redshirting.

Duke is a deep team, and unless you're a Irving, or Rivers type, it's hard to see major minutes your freshman year at duke, as the Plumlees are a prime example of.

Also, it'sduke. They are recruiting some other players who are more highly ranked than Nichols and play his position, I'm sure that's part of what the family is looking at also. Hard to be guaranteed many minutes when a 5* top 10 PF could still sign with Duke.

I can pretty much guarantee you CCM is promising Nichols playing time, and POSSIBLY, even a starting spot. Does that make CCM dishonorable?
 
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dixiebullfrog said:
Nichols said he has yet to decide if he will sign in the early signing period in November or wait until April.

“I’m definitely looking at the style of play and the players at my position when I go there,” Nichols said. “I’m not sure if I wanna be away from home or not. I honestly don’t know yet. I just have to take my visits and see.”

Briarcrest forward Austin Nichols trims college list to six schools » The Commercial Appeal

Unpaid opinion:
1) Duke/VA out; too far. Duke - limited PT
2) Vandy - courtesy listing
3) If he actually takes official to Auburn, I'd worry a little more.
4) UT is compromise; not too far; PT+
5) UM - limited PT but fills home-phobia square
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If Memphis is seriously being considered they're a serious contender, that have everything he is looking for. However, I've heard multiple reports that there isn't any real interest there and is just making it look good since its the hometown school.

I think it's UT & Duke, with UT being the landing place. Like I said though, if it turns out Memphis is a serious contender that changes my opinion up.
 
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GatorsGators said:
Auburn and Vanderbilt would offer plenty of playing time as well, but if playing time is that important to him, he'll end up walking into a bad situation. Nichols is good enough that he'll eventually play no matter where he goes. He should realize that.
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I don't think the statement "if playing time is that important to him, he'll end up walking into a bad situation" is accurate. Somewhere like auburn or vandy, yes I agree. However, Tennessee has plenty of PT to offer him, and I wouldn't exactly call that a "bad situation".
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Look at all 3 of the Plumlee brothers, probably what the Nichols family is looking at, and would be surprised if other coaches are pointing it out.

All 3 of them were similarly rated to Nichols, 2 of them saw -10 minutes a game averaging around 1.5ppg, and Marshall ended up redshirting.

Duke is a deep team, and unless you're a Irving, or Rivers type, it's hard to see major minutes your freshman year at duke, as the Plumlees are a prime example of.

Also, it'sduke. They are recruiting some other players who are more highly ranked than Nichols and play his position, I'm sure that's part of what the family is looking at also. Hard to be guaranteed many minutes when a 5* top 10 PF could still sign with Duke.

I can pretty much guarantee you CCM is promising Nichols playing time, and POSSIBLY, even a starting spot. Does that make CCM dishonorable?
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Coach K and every other coach (CCM) manages to find time for talented freshman. The Plumlees deserved less than 10mpg, they simply weren't that good; If it wasn't for their size they would have never seen the court.

If CCM is promising Nichols playing time and Nichols isn't as good as advertised do you honestly think CCM is going to reward Austin with PT when other players on the team are better than him? Even Calipari tells his recruits they have a chance to play right away by beating out the competition, nothing is promised.
 
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Kusotate said:
Coach K and every other coach (CCM) manages to find time for talented freshman. The Plumlees deserved less than 10mpg, they simply weren't that good; If it wasn't for their size they would have never seen the court.

If CCM is promising Nichols playing time and Nichols isn't as good as advertised do you honestly think CCM is going to reward Austin with PT when other players on the team are better than him? Even Calipari tells his recruits they have a chance to play right away by beating out the competition, nothing is promised.
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Yea they're horrible, all 3 will be in the NBA how disturbingly awful they were. All 3 were rated close to what Nichols is coming out of high school that's the point.

Here's the problem with what you're saying about PT, in order for Nichols to get big minutes for UT, he has to beat out Derek Reese. We will have no other forwards, stokes will be out there obviosuly(if he returns) and then yemi is a true C. So the only other post to beat out is Reese, so yea unless Nichols is a complete bust CCM will play him big minutes.

On the contrary, duke will have at forward...redshirt sophomore Marshall Plumlee, soph. Top 25 player amille Jefferson, stud soph. Rodney hood, And senior josh Hairston.

You're really going to look at those 2 situations and tell me they're similar. CCM can show Nichols his depth chart and show him, here's Derek Reese, beat him out and you're a starter. Meanwhile, K can show him his depth chart and say, I may be able to squeeze you in for 10 minutes a game like I did the plumlees. Sorry, but he's not beating out Jefferson and Hood for PT at forward when those guys have a year under K already under their belt.

So yes, I think it's very likely CCM is promising Nichols solid PT.
 
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Hell Austin Nichols could be a bust and still see solid minutes, he would have to be paralyzed to not see big minutes in the post for us next year.

So yea, I'd say there's no doubt CCM is promising him big minutes.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Yea they're horrible, all 3 will be in the NBA how disturbingly awful they were. All 3 were rated close to what Nichols is coming out of high school that's the point.

Here's the problem with what you're saying about PT, in order for Nichols to get big minutes for UT, he has to beat out Derek Reese. We will have no other forwards, stokes will be out there obviosuly(if he returns) and then yemi is a true C. So the only other post to beat out is Reese, so yea unless Nichols is a complete bust CCM will play him big minutes.

On the contrary, duke will have at forward...redshirt sophomore Marshall Plumlee, soph. Top 25 player amille Jefferson, stud soph. Rodney hood, And senior josh Hairston.

You're really going to look at those 2 situations and tell me they're similar. CCM can show Nichols his depth chart and show him, here's Derek Reese, beat him out and you're a starter. Meanwhile, K can show him his depth chart and say, I may be able to squeeze you in for 10 minutes a game like I did the plumlees. Sorry, but he's not beating out Jefferson and Hood for PT at forward when those guys have a year under K already under their belt.

So yes, I think it's very likely CCM is promising Nichols solid PT.
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The Plumlee’s were drafted so they must be good, if that’s the case then guys like Chris Lofton must be terrible. As stated before if the Plumlees were Nichols size they wouldn’t see the court at all. Andre Drummond was terrible at Uconn but he was also a first round pick only because of size.

If Nichols is really looking for significant PT without much competition then Auburn is a great choice.
 
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Kusotate said:
The Plumlee’s were drafted so they must be good, if that’s the case then guys like Chris Lofton must be terrible. As stated before if the Plumlees were Nichols size they wouldn’t see the court at all. Andre Drummond was terrible at Uconn but he was also a first round pick only because of size.

If Nichols is really looking for significant PT without much competition then Auburn is a great choice.
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Nobody said if you didn't go pro you sucked, way to make stuff up though, new low even for you. Drummond averaged 10pts 8rbd 3blk as a freshman, and should've been in HS still. How many players on your team can boast those same numbers? Saying he was terrible at UCONN really speaks volumes of your basketball knowledge.

Why go to auburn when you have the same guarantee at a much more competitive school in Tennessee?

It's not his sole concern, but it obviously is one, his dad has made that very clear. So when most think UT and Duke are 1/2, it's very clear who offers the better view of PT.

Like I have said, CCM can promise Nichols major minutes K can't. We will be so thin at the post next year it's ridiculous, like I said, as long as he has a pulse hell get major minutes.
 
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Anybody care to summarize, post some quotes.

http://tennessee.scout.com/a.z?s=7&p=2&c=1211035&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2ftennessee.scout.com%2f2%2f1211035.html
 
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The plumlees were terrible and soft and would not have played if not for their size. Maymon ate duke alive and didn't even have that good of a game.

There. That discussion can be over with now. Can we get back to nichols and not other teams?
 
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Daloth said:
The plumlees were terrible and soft and would not have played if not for their size. Maymon ate duke alive and didn't even have that good of a game.

There. That discussion can be over with now. Can we get back to nichols and not other teams?
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That really wasn't the point, point is its likely Nichols wouldn't see big minutes at duke. At UT it's pretty much guaranteed he'd see big minutes.
 
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OCIVol said:
No because I don't subscribe. Just did a google search and the Commercial Appeal had an article. Only really discussed what he said about Memphis and Auburn.
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Oh. Another site made it sound like this article hes really showing duke love.

Hopefully someone can summarize.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Or vandy, and according to many Memphis isn't serious.

So just 2.
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I wouldn't count Vandy out. But I don't consider them a serious contender.

Memphis kid at Memphis. I wouldn't scratch them off either yet.

Duke does pretty good about getting the good white basketball players. Coach K will be hard to beat.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Scout.com: Nichols breaks down new list, discusses plan

Anyone?
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Memphis – “I’m a hometown kid. I’m definitely interested in Memphis with the way they play their players. I took an unofficial about a week or so ago and I didn’t expect the campus to be so nice. I just think I’d fit in perfectly there.”

Tennessee -- “I picked Tennessee on this list. I went up there for a few unofficial football games and the fans were great. The fan support was there. The coaching staff is great.”

Vanderbilt – “I picked Vandy. It’s a great academic school. They are in the SEC and it’s great competition. They are also only three hours away from home, so that’s always good.”

Virginia – “Then I also picked Virginia. I’ve always liked Virginia. Coach Bennett is a great man. I would love to play under him.”

Auburn -- “Then I guess Auburn. They are pretty close to home at four and a half maybe five hours. They are in the SEC and I think I’d fit in great there.”

Duke -- “Then of course Duke. You pretty much can’t say much about Duke. With Coach K and everything, he’s a lege


Also says he's very close to his sister and wants to sign in the fall.
 
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I guess Memphis will play more of a role then we want. Sounds like he really wants to be close to home. I really hope he doesn't go to Memphis and his sister plays a bigger role. At least he'd be with family and his parents could come up to see both kids.
 
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Once again from EVERYTHING that's important to him first, PT and close to home, Duke just doesn't make sense to be the final choice. They have K, and they have the tradition, but they're not close to him and he'd have a hard time seeing the court his first year.

As I've been saying for a few months, if Memphis is really vein considered, I think they jump to #2 over duke. However, ys really hard to tell if this is just "recruit speak" or the real thing.

The fact he sounds sure about signing in the fall though is a good thing IMO.
 
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