Irish Hulk
These are two head scratchers, a high-profile basketball player from Ireland. Number two that prospect being a black guy from the Emerald Isle. I wonder if there’s ever been a big-time basketball player from Ireland? Well we do now, Class of 2019 4-star prospect Aidan Igiehon is enrolled at Lawrence Woodmere Academy in Woodmere metro New York City. The 6-foot 10-inch 235-pound Aidan Igiehon is committed to Louisville in the fall of 2019. How did a black guy from Ireland wind up in New York City and is now committed to Louisville you ask?
These are two head scratchers, a high-profile basketball player from Ireland. Number two that prospect being a black guy from the Emerald Isle. I wonder if there’s ever been a big-time basketball player from Ireland? Well we do now, Class of 2019 4-star prospect Aidan Igiehon is enrolled at Lawrence Woodmere Academy in Woodmere metro New York City. The 6-foot 10-inch 235-pound Aidan Igiehon is committed to Louisville in the fall of 2019. How did a black guy from Ireland wind up in New York City and is now committed to Louisville you ask?
He was born in Dublin however his parents
immigrated to Ireland from Lagos Nigeria so there’s the answer. Growing up in Ireland Igiehon like most kids
played soccer prior to discovering an orange round ball. As for the height thing we’d have to check
his family to determine that response.
In conclusion I’ve maintained for several years this is not the
basketball of 30 or 40 years ago. As for
the nickname the Irish Hulk it might have something to do with his prowess on
the court. Igiehon is further proof if an
athlete has any potential talent someone-somewhere will discover that
prospect. A basketball scholarship or his
name will be placed in the NBA draft.
AD versus the Ball brothers
On Tuesday I published a story indicating the Lakers should trade for Anthony Davis now. My comment didn’t find favor in part of the country. Seriously LaVar Ball has no idea who I am, but I certainly know him. Daddy Ball is hearing the same stories we are about Davis and provides us his opinion. “The Lakers don’t need Anthony Davis they only need LiAngelo and LeMelo to play beside Lonzo.” Why does ESPN continue to place a mic in front of LaVar Ball might be my first question?
On Tuesday I published a story indicating the Lakers should trade for Anthony Davis now. My comment didn’t find favor in part of the country. Seriously LaVar Ball has no idea who I am, but I certainly know him. Daddy Ball is hearing the same stories we are about Davis and provides us his opinion. “The Lakers don’t need Anthony Davis they only need LiAngelo and LeMelo to play beside Lonzo.” Why does ESPN continue to place a mic in front of LaVar Ball might be my first question?
The Ball brothers have been NBA All-Stars 5X,
NBA All Star Game MVP once, All-Star NBA defensive first team, 2X All-Star NBA
defensive second team. There are a few more accolades the Ball brothers have
received besides those mentioned. In closing……Wait I’ve been informed the bio
numbers listed above are not those of the brothers they belong to 6-foot 10-inch
253-pound Anthony Davis. I apologize for
my error or is it LaVar Ball. Seriously
if these were my son’s I’d be pumping them up as well. The difference between us I wouldn’t make
over the top statements impossible to defend or make no sense whatsoever.
The Windy City
Over the course of time the Chicago Metro has produced a wealth of basketball talent. Beginning with the legendary George Mikan down through Isiah Thomas along with Dwayne Wade to present day Anthony Davis. That’s just a sketch of talent produced by area high schools over time. You might believe it would be a good idea for the University of Illinois to recruit talent in its own backyard. Allow me to introduce you to Xavier Pinson, he’s a 6-foot 1-inch point guard from Simeon High School in Chicago.
Over the course of time the Chicago Metro has produced a wealth of basketball talent. Beginning with the legendary George Mikan down through Isiah Thomas along with Dwayne Wade to present day Anthony Davis. That’s just a sketch of talent produced by area high schools over time. You might believe it would be a good idea for the University of Illinois to recruit talent in its own backyard. Allow me to introduce you to Xavier Pinson, he’s a 6-foot 1-inch point guard from Simeon High School in Chicago.
Many contend he was the 5th best
player in the State of Illinois however the university apparently didn’t
believe it or had others in mind. The
short version they didn’t recruit him and that lack of effort provided an
opening for Mizzou’s Cuonzo Martin who recruited Pinson. At this point Pinson remains an unknown
talent in the middle of his freshman season.
There is a bigger picture here beyond Pinson, will Mizzou’s effort
become the doorway to the rich Chicago basketball talent? That question is unanswered for now we must wait
and see how it plays out.
Many thought it over
After a season with the Knicks and Cavs several (including me) believed Derrick Rose was at the end of his career. We could check out his bio and realize he was only 30 years old however the MVP Rose had disappeared. After arriving in Minnesota, the first season seemed proved somewhat ordinary, in his second season with the Wolves it appears he’s been reborn. We’ll never witness the 22-year old MVP Rose however his numbers and play have been outstanding thus far this season. Playing nearly 30 minutes he’s shooting nearly .500 from the floor and scoring at close to 19 points and 6 rebounds a game.
After a season with the Knicks and Cavs several (including me) believed Derrick Rose was at the end of his career. We could check out his bio and realize he was only 30 years old however the MVP Rose had disappeared. After arriving in Minnesota, the first season seemed proved somewhat ordinary, in his second season with the Wolves it appears he’s been reborn. We’ll never witness the 22-year old MVP Rose however his numbers and play have been outstanding thus far this season. Playing nearly 30 minutes he’s shooting nearly .500 from the floor and scoring at close to 19 points and 6 rebounds a game.
