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Title: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: WILD on June 08, 2019, 03:20:41 PM
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Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star Wing Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix. He's ranked No. 98 overall in the 2020 class. Ighodaro is considered the 17th-best power forward in the country and the No. 5 prospect in Arizona.

https://twitter.com/_oso_i/status/1137438224312348678

Watch Osasere's highlights ⤵️

Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: mvpreed2 on June 08, 2019, 06:31:44 PM
A 6'9 wing sounds wonderful!
I'd bring him in for an elite froncourt with good length and athleticism.

He will be added to the 2020 Prospect List.
Thank you
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: ollieboy5150 on June 09, 2019, 09:05:47 AM
Agree mvp but would love to see outside shot in his repetoire. Not one attempt in his film.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: eggdog on June 09, 2019, 12:22:36 PM
Love his handles for a guy his size. It says above he's a PF so he'd play the same spot as Ira so while a three point shot would be nice it's not totally necessary, at least in college. He'd get good experience next year going up against Ira and Zeke and it's always nice to keep the in state guys at home.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: GoCatZ on June 09, 2019, 12:51:21 PM
He reminds me of a taller Brandon Ashley. I've seen him dominate games in the valley and he especially owned Jalen Graham who ASU is getting next season.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: mvpreed2 on June 09, 2019, 02:53:06 PM
Quote from: ollieboy5150 on June 09, 2019, 09:05:47 AM
Agree mvp but would love to see outside shot in his repetoire. Not one attempt in his film.
I understand the traditional logic, but we put AG at SF and just because he could attempt shots from the outside doesn't mean he was a "good" shooter.
We could put this kid at SF, allow the offense to create driving lanes for him to work.

It will never happen, but I like to maximize the versatility/athleticism of a prospect to completely shift the scale in favor or my squad.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: Jdmarti on June 09, 2019, 06:49:49 PM
Thanks for the update wild an mvpreed2   you do heck of a job updating the 2020 thread  thanks love looking at it.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: Jdmarti on June 09, 2019, 06:56:01 PM
Much respect to Sean Miller  an how hard he works to recruit players an if he is interested in this player I am sure he will get him  I like way Sean Miller getting the talent from Phoenix an bringing them to be a wildcat.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: mvpreed2 on June 10, 2019, 11:13:29 AM
Quote from: Jdmarti on June 09, 2019, 06:49:49 PM
Thanks for the update wild an mvpreed2   you do heck of a job updating the 2020 thread  thanks love looking at it.
I appreciate you Jdmarti!
I too thank WILDcatAZfan for allowing me the pleasure of moderating the part of the site that I spend 90% of my time at.
I enjoy doing this and will continue as long as WILD will have me.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: KansasCityCats on June 10, 2019, 11:42:02 AM
Quote from: eggdog on June 09, 2019, 12:22:36 PMLove his handles for a guy his size.

Absolutely.  This kid should be a priority.

Not only does he have a variety of ways to score, he dishes out creative assists...which is a huge asset.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: eggdog on June 10, 2019, 11:45:57 AM
Quote from: KansasCityCats on June 10, 2019, 11:42:02 AM
Quote from: eggdog on June 09, 2019, 12:22:36 PMLove his handles for a guy his size.

Absolutely.  This kid should be a priority.

Not only does he have a variety of ways to score, he dishes out creative assists...which is a huge asset.

The assists are nice too! Seems pretty skilled all around and with the 3 point line being moved out there will be more room for him to attack the basket and find guys cutting or on the wing.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: mvpreed2 on June 10, 2019, 03:33:00 PM
Quick question for those willing to discuss, KCC mentioned his passing and playmaking ability, Eggdog mentioned his assists as well.
Would you be willing to bring him in play him at SF, or leave him at PF and try to pair him with another tall wing to try and exploit the SF/PF combo?
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: KansasCityCats on June 11, 2019, 05:29:11 AM
As long as we have two capable outside shooters, Ighodaro could be utilized as a SF in a big lineup.  Although he shouldn't be taking 3's with the deeper arc, he would create some serious matchup problems.

I'd love to see him in the game with B-Will, Baker, Brown and Lee.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: mvpreed2 on June 11, 2019, 05:51:57 AM
Oh not at all!
I should have made it more clear, OI would not be shooter in any lineup regardless.

I personally would like to see Miller go bigger instead of smaller.
A lot of teams are using the "4 Out,1 In" offensive scheme, but we were very good when we had AG/BA/KT as our starting frontcourt.
6'9/6'9/7'0 was very difficult to matchup and rebound against.
We were still able to push in transition and run a half-court set.
That's not happening though, but it doesn't hurt to dream.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: eggdog on June 11, 2019, 06:12:36 PM
I think what's great about him is he fits the type of positionless basketball being played more and more and he could come in as a wing or power forward depending on what Miller wants to do. He could take a big man on the wing and blow by him or post up on a smaller guy. I do like the idea of a big line-up like you suggested, we'd get all the boards and he looks like a good playmaker for his size. Kind of like what I expected from Akot but he looks more comfortable handling the ball, of course he's playing against high school players and not college ones.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: mdub on June 11, 2019, 08:30:42 PM
My friend coach's Oso at Desert Vista. Basically he can bring the ball in transition, guard 1-5, good passer, good IQ, not a great shooter yet.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: WILD on June 11, 2019, 09:20:49 PM
Welcome and thanks for the info Mdub. He looks smooth in his highlights.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: WILD on June 22, 2019, 11:45:56 PM
https://twitter.com/JavierJMorales/status/1142587564290764801
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: Jdmarti on June 23, 2019, 12:30:39 AM
I would say we have a pretty chance with him  he may take an official visit after he took an unofficial  visit we will see.
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: WILD on July 16, 2019, 01:46:05 PM
Arizona did not make his final 4 list. Looks like he's Stanford's to lose.

https://twitter.com/_oso_i/status/1151213793155809280
Title: Re: Arizona offers 6'9 2020 4-Star PF Osasere Ighodaro out of Phoenix
Post by: Jdmarti on July 16, 2019, 05:19:36 PM
Any word why we did not make his list it seemed like Miller was actively  recruiting  him surprised that we are out.