Jabari Watch--it's OVER!

Ok, I know we have a few threads on this already. But this potential news, given that JB would be absolutely the biggest recruit byu would ever see--in any sport--deserves an official WATCH.



Jeff Chatman tweeted the following link, saying "Dave Rose is all over it."



http://espn.go.com/chicago/story/_/id/7964581/jabari-parker-no-1-espn-100-rare-recruit" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



As some have suggested, BYU has a shot at this kid. I have upped my prediction to 30%. Here's why.



JB either goes local : Illinois

Or goes big: Kentucky or Duke

Or goes Dave Rose and BYU



He virtually transcends the need to go to best coach and school to prep him for nba. He's "counter-culture" in some ways, which helps increase BYU as a choice.



I get that it is still less likely than more, but with BYU in tv almost every game and a family that has the means to travel as desired and certainly mom has Poly cousins everywhere--he's not just a poor kid from Chicago.



Then, finally, having other recruits who could get him the ball and surround with greatness or shall I say good-enough ness, there's a chance.



Waych On! Believe Cougar fans!

I've said, if we start out 10-0 and end up with 25 wins, we have a very, very good shot at this kid.

Doesn't Jabari want to commit in the early period which is in Nov? In which case, BYU will have just barely started playing.

That's what I recall. But I really doubt his decision will be made at a 10-0 start. Now if it was an 0-10 start, maybe. But he already knows what Dave and the Cougs can do.

I really think that the only thing basketball that matters is whether he wants a shot at a NC or not. If that really matters, he has to either have an extraordinary belief in his own abilities to take BYU's current core + chatman, Calvert, and then Emery and himself, on a serious run or he will take the gamble believing that he has his future sown up and his quality of life and surroundings are more important.

Dear Santa Claus, Jesus, and the Tooth Fairy,



Pleeeeaaase?



I will be mostly good for the rest of the year,



BerliNY

BerliNY wrote:
Dear Santa Claus, Jesus, and the Tooth Fairy,



Pleeeeaaase?



I will be mostly good for the rest of the year,



BerliNY

and the easter bunny, iron man, and the fairy god mother. And that Mountain Dew guy.

Whitney tweets to Jabari



https://twitter.com/whitwonnacott/status/206879714093182977" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

With Mrs. Jimmer on board, it's all but in the bag now!

scott715 wrote:
Whitney tweets to Jabari



https://twitter.com/whitwonnacott/status/206879714093182977" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Love that



Unfortunately, the Fredette line ends with Jimmer. I've stood next to Whitney before and she's a shorty. I have a hard time believing they could make a 6+ footer. :angry: (why don't BYU athletes think about our future recruiting before they fall in love and procreate?) (If I recall Shawn Bradley married a very short girl too.)



For example, we need to cross breed 6'5" Charles Abouo with 6'7" Jennifer Hamson. I think that would result in a 7 foot tall Abouo!! the second coming of David Robinson. :)

Gotta love eugenics!!

craigoscarson wrote:
(If I recall Shawn Bradley married a very short girl too.)

yes, Whitney might have an inch or two on Mrs. Bradley.

craigoscarson wrote:

Whitney tweets to Jabari



https://twitter.com/whitwonnacott/status/206879714093182977" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Love that



Unfortunately, the Fredette line ends with Jimmer. I've stood next to Whitney before and she's a shorty. I have a hard time believing they could make a 6+ footer. :angry: (why don't BYU athletes think about our future recruiting before they fall in love and procreate?) (If I recall Shawn Bradley married a very short girl too.)



For example, we need to cross breed 6'5" Charles Abouo with 6'7" Jennifer Hamson. I think that would result in a 7 foot tall Abouo!! the second coming of David Robinson. :)

Gotta love eugenics!!

At least Noah Hartsock did it right. The guy is always thinking BYU first.

craigoscarson wrote:

Whitney tweets to Jabari



https://twitter.com/whitwonnacott/status/206879714093182977" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Love that



Unfortunately, the Fredette line ends with Jimmer. I've stood next to Whitney before and she's a shorty. I have a hard time believing they could make a 6+ footer. :angry: (why don't BYU athletes think about our future recruiting before they fall in love and procreate?) (If I recall Shawn Bradley married a very short girl too.)



For example, we need to cross breed 6'5" Charles Abouo with 6'7" Jennifer Hamson. I think that would result in a 7 foot tall Abouo!! the second coming of David Robinson. :)

Gotta love eugenics!!

Hmm...are Whitney's parents or grandparents tall? Perhaps there are some "tall" genes somewhere in there otherwise we'll have to hope Jimmer Junior inherits Mom's hops and athleticism.

tmoney35 wrote:
With Mrs. Jimmer on board, it's all but in the bag now!

:lol: LOL!!! :lol:

Like Jabari, for example. Great eugenic synergy there!

http://highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/news/article/7735415017071656425/boys-basketball-local-national-talent-converges-in-rose-city-showcase/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



He is playing in Portland this weekend. It would be good for BYU fans to show up in force.

Does this kid need a watch or what????? C'mon Jabari. 9th ranked class now. If you come we go top 5. And we promise not to consult with the football department or team on how to deal with a highly rated fresh class.

dmcougar wrote:
Does this kid need a watch or what????? C'mon Jabari. 9th ranked class now. If you come we go top 5. And we promise not to consult with the football department or team on how to deal with a highly rated fresh class.

Is a Jabari watch anything like a Mickey Mouse watch?

vancouvercougar wrote:

Does this kid need a watch or what????? C'mon Jabari. 9th ranked class now. If you come we go top 5. And we promise not to consult with the football department or team on how to deal with a highly rated fresh class.

Is a Jabari watch anything like a Mickey Mouse watch?

More like a Rolex.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765598267/Mormon-mega-recruit-Jabari-Parker-still-uncertain-about-future.html?pg=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



I'm not feeling as good about our estimated chances of 30-50%. I actually think he is so grounded in the gospel, he doesn't need the spiritual atmosphere at BYU and will do well wherever he goes. And reading this article, I'm not sure he's going to serve a mission and coming to BYU will just be a big, slightly negativereminder with all the byu students mentioning it.



Bt, byu is still on the list and he looks to be deciding by September. Bt also comfortable waiting till December if he is not set be sept.



The watch continues.

I am so impressed with this young man. He will flourish wherever he goes. I think we've improved our chances with some outstanding recruits. Jabari has to know that if he were to come to BYU he'd be surrounded by some very good players. And if Jabari were to join them, why it would propel BYU to having one of the nation's very best classes, if not the best. And with that class and Jabari here, he'd know he'd be playing in front of 20,000 fans most every home game.... That would be great. I am betting he goes elsewhere, but it would be great