ASU signs 4 Star Center Kyle Caudill

[HooverDam]

Today ASU got a commit from 4 star (currently unranked by Scout) center Kyle Caudill from Brea, CA. This is a huge get for ASU whos obviously had a bit of trouble landing highly ranked bigs under Sendek. He's not touted as a super athlete (he's white- surprise!) but he's supposed to be a nice pick and pop guy with good hands, sounds like a good fit for Sendeks system.

Here's ESPNs evaluation of him (they rate him at 95):

February, 2009: Caudill is a work in progress, but he is really beginning to come into his own. His frame is enormous and he doesn't have much bounce, but he is quite effective when he receives the ball in the post. His footwork and fundamentals are continuing to improve and he possesses a remarkable left hand. He has great hands and natural instincts around the basket and he has become a better rebounder in the past year. He keeps the ball high most of the time and his outlet passing has improved. However, there are times when he rebounds (especially on the offensive end) he brings the ball down to gather himself. He can step-out and hit the shot at the elbow, but that area could improve. Even with his limited lift, Caudill, due to his size and skills, will be one of the most heavily recruited prospects in the class of 2011.

October, 2008: Caudill is one of the more intriguing post prospects in the country. He possesses an enormous frame with huge shoulders and he carries it well. He doesn't have particularly long arms but he does have very soft hands. His post skills are very advanced considering his youth - can score with either hand with equal aplomb. In addition, his footwork is polished and he understands how to use his body to ward off opponents. Due to his size he has limited bounce and doesn't run very well and it will be interesting to see how these aspects of the game progress in the coming years. However, his offensive game is impressive and he's a tough rebounder at both ends. In addition to being fundamentally sound, he can step out and hit the 15-foot jump shot and could be quite effective in a pick-n-pop situation. Furthermore, he has shown to have some dexterity in tight situations along the baseline. In an era where bigs are few and far between, I would be shocked if Caudill wasn't recruited at the highest level.

ASU still needs to land a big or two in the 2010 class (and ASU is in on quite a few according to Scout) but this is a good get. Combined with Josiah Turner ASU has landed two highly touted recruits for 2011, hopefully they can hold onto both of them.

 

[Mathew81]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/var...tball-caudill-talks-about-asu-commitment.html

Strong family ties played a part in Caudill's decision. His uncle Clint Myers is the Sun Devils' softball coach and his cousin Casey Myers--Clint's son--played baseball there. Caudill said he has made the trip to Tempe, Ariz., three times a year since he was 5.

Looks like it shouldn't be too hard to keep him.

 

[Russ Smith]

Caudill was on UCLA"s short list of 2011 prospects so while they hadn't offered him they were likely to do so soon. Chol and Pelle are the other 2 touted bigs in the class, much more athletic than Caudill but smaller.

2 years ago people were comparing Caudill to Ron Reis, but he's apparently a much more advanced prospect in terms of footwork and ability to score inside. reis was just a huge guy with very little skil(and was still a solid colege player). Sounds like a great get for ASU.

FWIW the rumor around Sacramento is Turner is considering reopening his recruitment because he's getting a lot of interest from big name national schools including several outside the West Coast. So ASU will apparently have to work to keep him but that's pretty normal when a kid commits that early.

Turner also might be changing highschools.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

Just an FYI - ASU or any school doesn't "sign" any 2011 recruits until November 2010.

 

[Ryanwb]

Finally a replacement for Boateng when they lose him to the NBA lottery next season

 

[PoolBoy]

Finally a replacement for Boateng when they lose him to the NBA lottery next season

hahaha YESS

 

[HooverDam]

FWIW the rumor around Sacramento is Turner is considering reopening his recruitment because he's getting a lot of interest from big name national schools including several outside the West Coast. So ASU will apparently have to work to keep him but that's pretty normal when a kid commits that early.

Turner also might be changing highschools.

Im feeling a lot better about the Turner commit being solid since Caudill committed and they've played together, Turner may have helped convince Caudill to come here.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Finally a replacement for Boateng when they lose him to the NBA lottery next season

Ha, you can never replace the boat,not even worth trying.

Amazing that lil Ol Herb can actually bring in some decent recruits, contrary to popular belief. I'm excited about quite a few of the recruits this year and obviously in 2011.

 

[overseascardfan]

Really good catch. Will help them in '11 but they do need to get some bigs in '10. ASU and U of A are in the mix for a lot of the same bigs: Kirk, Solomon, Oyedeji, Jones.

Will Regan would definately help, a true impact player, biggest competition is Maryland.

 

[HooverDam]

Will Regan would definately help, a true impact player, biggest competition is Maryland.

What makes you say that? I haven't seen him play but Scout only has him as a 3 star and ESPN has him at 86. He seems fairly undeveloped and unathletic, though highly skilled from what Ive read--- so maybe thats what matters most to Herb.

Just based on what Ive read I hope ASU can get maybe C/PF Richard Solomon whos supposed to be really good in transition and athletic. Alex Kirk sounds like he might be a lot like Cuadill, big, skilled passer with good hands, but with limited athleticism.

At PF of course Id be over the moon if we got 5 star CJ Leslie, but he has offers from NC State (his hometown team), Florida, Kentucky, Memphis, & Michigan St already, so Id be beyond shocked if he came here.

Terrence Jones sounds like the versatile type of forward Sendek likes with an ability to shoot well and he sounds athletic. Though I imagine the Pacific Northwest schools will be doing everything in their power to keep him home.

Of the highly rated bigs ASU is in on for 2010 I imagine we have the best shot of landing Tobi Oyedeji, we've been in on him for a while. Athletic, runs the floor well, rebounds but right now needs to put on weight, Id love to have him.

 

[O]

Between this thread and the UofA threads.
It's kind of disturbing how excited you guys get about seventeen year old boys.

 

[HooverDam]

Between this thread and the UofA threads.
It's kind of disturbing how excited you guys get about seventeen year old boys.

Thats the downside of following college sports closely, it makes you feel creepy sometimes- ah well!

Also I just noticed it says you live in Pierson Place, thats one of the est neighborhoods in PHX

VV Walking distance to schools, LRT, good places to eat, nice stock of historic buildings, that counts as cool in my book.

 

[O]

Also I just noticed it says you live in Pierson Place, thats one of the est neighborhoods in PHX

I don't know about coolest neighborhoods but it is a nice historic neighborhood.

 

[overseascardfan]

What makes you say that? I haven't seen him play but Scout only has him as a 3 star and ESPN has him at 86. He seems fairly undeveloped and unathletic, though highly skilled from what Ive read--- so maybe thats what matters most to Herb.

Just based on what Ive read I hope ASU can get maybe C/PF Richard Solomon whos supposed to be really good in transition and athletic. Alex Kirk sounds like he might be a lot like Cuadill, big, skilled passer with good hands, but with limited athleticism.

At PF of course Id be over the moon if we got 5 star CJ Leslie, but he has offers from NC State (his hometown team), Florida, Kentucky, Memphis, & Michigan St already, so Id be beyond shocked if he came here.

Terrence Jones sounds like the versatile type of forward Sendek likes with an ability to shoot well and he sounds athletic. Though I imagine the Pacific Northwest schools will be doing everything in their power to keep him home.

Of the highly rated bigs ASU is in on for 2010 I imagine we have the best shot of landing Tobi Oyedeji, we've been in on him for a while. Athletic, runs the floor well, rebounds but right now needs to put on weight, Id love to have him.

His stats are pretty amazing and has a lot of high major programs after him but not U of A. Michael Cobbins would be a nice pick up. I think that right now U of A has more appeal to recruits than ASU right now because Miller has rejuvinated the popularity of the program.

Leslie has ASU really low on his list, doubt he comes here. Cobbins & Regan are our best bets.

 

[asuhoopsnut]

Caudill was on UCLA"s short list of 2011 prospects so while they hadn't offered him they were likely to do so soon. Chol and Pelle are the other 2 touted bigs in the class, much more athletic than Caudill but smaller.

2 years ago people were comparing Caudill to Ron Reis, but he's apparently a much more advanced prospect in terms of footwork and ability to score inside. reis was just a huge guy with very little skil(and was still a solid colege player). Sounds like a great get for ASU.

FWIW the rumor around Sacramento is Turner is considering reopening his recruitment because he's getting a lot of interest from big name national schools including several outside the West Coast. So ASU will apparently have to work to keep him but that's pretty normal when a kid commits that early. Turner also might be changing highschools.

Okay Russ ...... here we go again! Please provide a link with any of this "rumor around Sacramento" talk. The people in the know at ASU have heard none of it regarding Josiah Turner and the possibility of him reopening his recruitment. I am not saying that it could not happen in the future, but as of right now he is a very solid commit to ASU. All of the major programs will make a run at this kid because of his personality, commitment to the game, and his very high skill level. He is one of the very special players and ASU fans, alumni, and staff are extremely excited to have him join this fast rising program!

 

[Russ Smith]

Okay Russ ...... here we go again! Please provide a link with any of this "rumor around Sacramento" talk. The people in the know at ASU have heard none of it regarding Josiah Turner and the possibility of him reopening his recruitment. I am not saying that it could not happen in the future, but as of right now he is a very solid commit to ASU. All of the major programs will make a run at this kid because of his personality, commitment to the game, and his very high skill level. He is one of the very special players and ASU fans, alumni, and staff are extremely excited to have him join this fast rising program!

how can I provide a link to what a coach on a rival HS team said? It's the exact same way the 2nd round of tyler Lamb is decommitting from UCLA rumors started, one of his teammates reportedly said it and it made the UCLA boards.
I got this from one of the coaches at an Elk Grove HS he said he's heard he's changing highschools again and might reopen his recruitment.

I also happen to know one of the coaches who is involved in the Rumble in the Bay AAU event(I played against him in highschool). That's the event where Turner blew up last year and started getting recruited by the Pac 10 and then changed highschools to Sac High. the rumor is he'll be going to Pleasant Grove Highschool next year but that's just a rumor now. Last year Turner visited San Jose State unofficially while he was here for the Rumble in the Bay event. the guy I know helped arrange the visit with SJSU, he says it's amazing how things have changed in one year the kid goes from visiting SJSU to getting national schools looking at him.

Turner played at Cordova as a freshman, Sac High as a soph and is now rumored to be going to Pleasant Grove. Pleasant Grove's PG this last year was Xavier Thames who verballed to Washington State, reopened when Bennett left, and then wound up sticking with WSU. Sac HIgh sent Chase tapley to San Diego State this year but apparently some felt Tapley should have beenPac 10 bound and wasn't well coached.

Turner is the best PG prospect in California at his age you have to realize until he signs an LOI, people are going to be after him.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

Okay Russ ...... here we go again! Please provide a link with any of this "rumor around Sacramento" talk. The people in the know at ASU have heard none of it regarding Josiah Turner and the possibility of him reopening his recruitment. I am not saying that it could not happen in the future, but as of right now he is a very solid commit to ASU. All of the major programs will make a run at this kid because of his personality, commitment to the game, and his very high skill level. He is one of the very special players and ASU fans, alumni, and staff are extremely excited to have him join this fast rising program!

Let me see here: Believe someone who regularly speaks with people connected to the Northern California AAU and HS basketball scene or you whose info I'm guessing comes from some Sun Devil message board based in Arizona. Pretty sure I'll take the person whose thoughts on college hoops have provided insight on this board for years as opposed to yours Roundof32nut.

 

[Skkorpion]

If Caudill ends up at ASU, good for us. It is a long way away.

 

[asuhoopsnut]

Let me see here: Believe someone who regularly speaks with people connected to the Northern California AAU and HS basketball scene or you whose info I'm guessing comes from some Sun Devil message board based in Arizona. Pretty sure I'll take the person whose thoughts on college hoops have provided insight on this board for years as opposed to yours Roundof32nut.

That's fine. I am glad that you are comfortable with your source.

 

[Russ Smith]

If Caudill ends up at ASU, good for us. It is a long way away.

It's not really Caudill that's being discussed on that point. UCLA loved caudill but hadn't offered him yet and I would assume he's going to stick with ASU.

It's more about Josiah Turner, who as it turns out just signed up to attend the elite camp at Kansas. Turner is getting looked at hard by national elite programs, Caudill really isn't although I think he's a good get.

No idea if turner flips or not but he's a lot more likely to do it than Caudill because he has a lot more options now.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

eh, i saw clips of caudhill and color me unimpressed. i don't think he'll make much of an impact. a really fairly lackluster athlete.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

If you're a sophomore and you're 7'1 you're going to be ranked in the top 50-75 of your class no matter how unathletic you are. Caudill like every other can't miss big man has a long way to go physically and as a player and physically before he ever gets to ASU. Big men are extremely difficult to project at that age unless you're a very special player (which Caudill is not). The recruiting trail is lettered with miss seven footers who failed to grow into their bodies their junior and season HS seasons.

Not saying Caudill is going to be that, but he's certainly not the can't miss prospect some are making him out to be.

 

[AZBALLER]

If you're a sophomore and you're 7'1 you're going to be ranked in the top 50-75 of your class no matter how unathletic you are. Caudill like every other can't miss big man has a long way to go physically and as a player and physically before he ever gets to ASU. Big men are extremely difficult to project at that age unless you're a very special player (which Caudill is not). The recruiting trail is lettered with miss seven footers who failed to grow into their bodies their junior and season HS seasons.

Not saying Caudill is going to be that, but he's certainly not the can't miss prospect some are making him out to be.

Yes YOU are...You keep calling the kid a miss prospect...what point of what you say, do you not understand???????

 

[AZBALLER]

If you're a sophomore and you're 7'1 you're going to be ranked in the top 50-75 of your class no matter how unathletic you are.

ummm...ASU's recruit is ranked much high than that...thanks for playing the game tho kid.

 

[PoolBoy]

Let me see here: Believe someone who regularly speaks with people connected to the Northern California AAU and HS basketball scene or you whose info I'm guessing comes from some Sun Devil message board based in Arizona. Pretty sure I'll take the person whose thoughts on college hoops have provided insight on this board for years as opposed to yours Roundof32nut.

no, you'll agree with whatever you think, and you will twist it any way you can to make your point seem stronger. all you're stuff is is an allusion. always.