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2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Cincinnati Taft)- OHIO Signee
Posted: 5/21/2012 9:31:16 AM
Ohio is recruiting 2013 PF prospect Antonio Campbell from Holy Cross (Covington, KY) High School. The 6-8, 225-pounder also has interest from Ball St., Butler, Dayton, Kent St., Lamar, Wake Forest, Winthrop, Wright St. and Xavier.
Campbell and his Club Ohio coach, Nick Johnson, are scheduled to make an unofficial visit to Ohio in the next couple of weeks.
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RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 5/25/2012 9:33:02 AM
He reminds me of Reggie when he was a freshman, but with a jump shot. He looks a little flabby, but could be a force with a proper college conditioning program.
RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 5/25/2012 5:52:23 PM
cc cat wrote:
For a 6-8 guy he appears to play below the hoop.
You know who else was a 6'8" guy at Ohio that largely played below the hoop? Leon Williams. By no means am I saying this guy is Leon, but he was the first person I thought of when I watched the tape. His range really intrigues me as well. Much like Leon, it looks like he does a pretty good job of positioning his body around the basket and making himself available to receive a pass. Another thing he does really well is he always keeps the ball above his head in the post. It's a very fundamental thing, but it's something that a lot of bigs don't do very well.
Looks to be a solid help side defender from limited video, and it looks like he moves around pretty well for his size. Keep in mind that he's only a Jr in this footage (possibly even a soph in some?) so he still has plenty of time to grow into his body. Just from a few moves and plays on this video, I feel like he probably has more athletic ability than was displayed.
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RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 6/19/2012 9:23:45 AM
OU didn't know wrote:
cc cat wrote:
For a 6-8 guy he appears to play below the hoop.
Another thing he does really well is he always keeps the ball above his head in the post. It's a very fundamental thing, but it's something that a lot of bigs don't do very well.
I noticed this, too. If you're keeping the ball high above your head, it becomes a lot harder to launch your body up for a dunk.
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RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 6/21/2012 9:59:17 PM
Campbell made an unofficial visit to Dayton yesterday. They are still evaluating him as are BG, Toledo, Kennesaw St., Minnesota, Va Tech, Wake Forest and WVU. Northern Kentucky and Tennessee-Martin have given him offers.
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RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 7/27/2012 8:45:40 AM
6'8", strong (with a frame that can definitely ad more muscle), mobile power forward that can step out and knock down the three. Sounds like a recipe for very successful MAC player. Also, I love the way he hit the offensive glass and kept the ball alive. He just kept the ball high and around the rim where only he could get it. That is something a lot of big men don't do.
Let's hope he does not grow anymore until after we sign him and hope his AAU squad is at second rate tourneys.
RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 8/11/2012 6:32:38 PM
Wonder why Xavier didn't offer this guy? Oh well....their loss...and I'm a Xavier masters degree grad...as a commuter just couldn't get into the sports thing.
Nice 3 point shooter for a big guy....but I like his second effort and reverse wrong handed lay up stuff the best.
RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 8/12/2012 10:07:46 PM
C'mon, Bobcat Nation! Amazing there has been so little response to this so far...especially from the naysayers questioning the ability of this staff to get HS players. I think this verbal is a solid starting point for recruiting HS players.
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RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 8/13/2012 10:06:27 AM
Jeff McKinney wrote:
C'mon, Bobcat Nation! Amazing there has been so little response to this so far...especially from the naysayers questioning the ability of this staff to get HS players. I think this verbal is a solid starting point for recruiting HS players.
Looks like a solid get, but I don't think one player is enough to quell the naysaying yet. I want to see a full class of HS guys before I stop questioning his recruiting.
RE: 2013 6'8" PF Antonio Campbell (Covington, KY)- OHIO Interest
Posted: 8/13/2012 10:51:33 AM
Jeff McKinney wrote:
C'mon, Bobcat Nation! Amazing there has been so little response to this so far...especially from the naysayers questioning the ability of this staff to get HS players. I think this verbal is a solid starting point for recruiting HS players.
This is a great get in my opinion. He brings a number of intangibles to the position that simply can't be taught (mobility, activity level, range, craftiness around the basket, etc). Campbell's legs are like tree trunks. Get this kid in a legit strength and conditioning program and he could blow up.
His game actually reminds me a bit of Antawn Jamison's with his range and his ability to hit an array of off balance / off rhythm shots. Really nice form from distance too. He doesn't have jaw dropping athleticism, but I saw flashes in that video. Again, that's something that a better strength and conditioning program can bring out. I wish Antonio could have played with DJ for a couple years as his ability to pull his man out to the 3-point line will open up the lane. Stevie Taylor will definitely benefit from Campbell's presence in a big way.
OUBobcat13 wrote:
Looks like a solid get, but I don't think one player is enough to quell the naysaying yet. I want to see a full class of HS guys before I stop questioning his recruiting.
I think in this day of college athletics, especially at the mid-major level, it's entirely unrealistic to expect classes full of HS guys every single year. Look at Groce's teams. Without Bassett and Offutt, we don't beat Georgetown or make a run to the Sweet 16. Hell, we aren't in the tourney in 2010 without Bassett and likely not in the tourney in 2012 without Offutt.
Groce only had one year in which he didn't bring in a transfer, and that was in '09. In '08 he brought in Bassett. In '10 he brought in Smith and Offutt. In '11 he brought in Kadeem Green.
This year's recruiting is going to be a bit of an abnormality. The guys that Groce had committed to Ohio were never going to stay once he went to Illinois as they had bigger offers on the table. Normally, one of the biggest draws for a Mid-major program is that they can offer immediate playing time to players directly out of HS. Obviously with what Ohio had returning, there would be only a select few that would have the chance to play immediately. We needed to fill certain holes in the roster with players that were ready to play and contribute immediately.
