Recruiting on the South Plains | SF Merv Lindsay
by Seth C on Apr 25, 2011 10:00 AM CDT
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Sometimes Twitter is right and sometimes it's really wrong. I mentioned this on Sunday, but last Thursday, I was seeing some things about a small forward out of California, Merv Lindsay, possibly committing to Texas Tech. I stuck these rumblings at the end of the C Kader Tapsoba post. As of Sunday, Scout reported that Lindsay signed a letter of intent and he makes the 9th commitment of the 2011 Texas Tech men's basketball class. Let's get to it.
The Measurables:
MERV LINDSAY
Position: SF
DTN Profile
Video: Clip 1 | Clip 2
Rivals Profile N/A
Scout Profile
ESPN Profile77
Ht: 6'5" | Wt: 188 lbs
High School: Canyon Springs (Moreno Valley, CA)
More good-good after the jump.
The Player Speaks: Prior to his senior year, Lindsay was interviewed by what I assume is his hometown newspaper and the article mentions that Lindsay is 6-6/200 while everything else I've seen says that he's 6-5/180-188. Anyway, here's some snippets:
Q: Who is your favorite basketball player of all time? Do you have a favorite NBA team? Is there a certain athlete that really inspires you to continue to improve your game?
A: [My favorite] player of all time is Kobe [Bryant]. Of course, my favorite team is the Lakers. The one player that inspires me to continue to improve is Kobe. Just the fact he comes back [every year] with a new weapon to use is amazing. I try to do the same.
Snip.
Q: Since you are still a student athlete, how difficult is it to balance school and basketball? Is there any colleges you are hoping to get recruited by?
A: It's not difficult for me at all honestly. In my house, it has always been books then sports so I can thank my parents for that. As far as recruitment goes, the schools I've been hearing from are Depaul and San Diego State. Yes, the early signing period has passed but I will sign in the late period once my parents, my aau coach, and I sit down and decide on the best place for me.
I haven't seen anything that's free, but can and will post when available.
The Video: There's two videos worth watching, the first is Lindsay's highlights and the second is an interview:
Mervyn Lindsay: 09-10 CSHS Highlight Tape (Raw Film) (via inlandBasketball2010)
Q&A With Merv Lindsay (6'5 2011, Undecided) Canyon Springs HS (Moreno Valley, CA) (via NextLevelConnect)
Scouting Report: From my limited viewing of Lindsay's game, he seems like he has a good outside shot, but I haven't found any statistics to back that up, and of course, a highlight video is just going to have made baskets. Lindsay does look like a smooth athlete where he's still growing into his frame, he looks fairly athletic, but I didn't see him dunk (I'm sure he can) in his highlight video. I'd also be remiss if I didn't quote the ESPN profile of Lindsay's game:
Strengths:
Lindsay has grown a few inches in the last year and it appears he may not be done as he is a young looking prospect. His frame is outstanding with long arms and he has soft hands. The left-hander has a smooth stroke out to 22-feet, especially in a catch and shoot situation. In addition, he is an astute passer who can find the open man in the half court site.Weaknesses:
Although his shot is smooth, it can be very streaky. In addition, he needs to show a greater urgency of getting open when defenders close out him. His ball skills are weak and he essentially doesn't have any signs of a mid-range game.Bottom line:
There are few players that have the size and shooting ability of Lindsay. If he can improve his energy level at both ends (doesn't like to guard) and add to his skill set (particularly his ball handling) he has a chance to be a solid player at the mid-major level.
The nice thing is that in the interview video with Lindsay, he acknowledges he needs to work on his defense, and I'm a big fan of an athlete or coach acknowledging their flaws, it makes me think that we're both seeing the same thing and it's nice to see that Lindsay know that he's got some work to do. I like that.
Merv, welcome to Texas Tech and Git Your Guns Up!
The 2012 Class: I guess Gillispie wanted 9 and maybe he'll just sign 12 players when it's all said and done (I'm kidding, but 9 players is a lot).
| Position | Commitment | Ht/Wt | High School/State | Rivals |
Scout |
ESPN |
ESPN Grade |
| PG | Kevin Wagner | 5-8/145 | Estacado (Lubbock, TX) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 88 |
| PG | Ty Nurse | 6-1/180 | Midland College (Midland, TX) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG | Toddrick Gotcher | 6-3/185 | Lakeview Centennial (Garland, TX) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 88 |
| SF | Terran Petteway | 6-5/200 | Ball (Galveston, TX) | 3 | N/A | 3 | 91 |
| SF | Jaron Nash | 6-8/185 | Tyler J.C. (Tyler, TX) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SF | Merv Lindsay | 6-5/188 | Canyon Springs (Moreno Valley, CA) | N/A | N/A | 1 | 77 |
| PF | Jordan Tolbert | 6-7/210 | All Saints' Episcopal (Ft. Worth, TX) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 88 |
| PF | Hershey Robinson | 6-7/200 | Christian Life Center Academy (Humble, TX) | 2 | N/A | 2 | 87 |
| C | Kader Tapsoba | 6-10/200 | Tyler J.C. (Tyler, TX) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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I guess we'll have to trust BCG
on this one… It doesn’t even look like he can jump over a newspaper from these highlights… At 6’5" there are no fast breaks finished with a throw down? He does have a sweet stroke from outside, though and I’m glad he can distribute the ball well. I’m hoping he’s way more athletic than the film shows. Oh well. Welcome!!!
Christopher Jelliffe - Wreck em!!
by Christopher Jelliffe on Apr 25, 2011 10:32 AM CDT reply actions
South Paw
and a shooter. That will be interesting to watch. Left handed bball players are always harder to guard. Bobby Knight loved left handed basketball players. they always find a way to score….or as one of my basketball friends says….“they are so squirrely.”
"A job well done is better than a job well said."
by I bleed Red and Black on Apr 25, 2011 11:47 AM CDT reply actions
His dunk does not matter, he can score from any other shot and get as many points.
I like that coach found an HS’er. He has a guy he can work with to play later rather than sooner…a more balanced approach to developing a team.
Who knows, in a couple of years, this guy may be the short of the short game…even with his outside shot.
Living large in Texas...Texas forever.
In listening to the interview with Gillisipie in this morning’s links, Lindsay could be a walk-on. Gillispie doesn’t actually say it, but the hosts mention it. Still, I think Gillispie is 2 over the limit and my guess as to who might not be around: Javarez Willis, Theron Jenkins and Paul Cooper (in that order).
Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation
From the looks of the class...
… Coach Gillispie likes players that are a little (or maybe a lot) raw. They have to be teachable though. He believes he can make them players that will contribute. I personally believe Lindsay is being brought in for the future. ESPNs remarks stated he was a streaky shooter. Many HS kids are streaky shooters, but become more consistance in college. I’m mostly concerned w/his desire to improve. I’m sure Gillispie believes he has that desire.
Like everyone else I wonder who we are losing as players. Cooper and Outler come to my mind unless they’ve shown improvement. Willis might be having ackademic issues, don’t know? Jenkins was redshirted last year. Who knows? Maybe Gillispie, at this point, doesn’t ever know for sure.
19-13=6
It looks like, for all the new recruits to be able to come in on scholarship, Tech must clear out six Returning Players. The mentioned possibilities are in italics:
POS NAME Ht Wt
F/C Cooper, Paul 6’ 8" 235
SF Crockett, Jaye 6’ 7" 200
G Davis, Mike 6’ 2" 200
G Henderson, Marshall 6’ 2" 160
F Jones, Zach 6’ 8" 198
F/C Lewandowski, Robert 6, 10" 256
G Outler, Jamel 6’ 2" 178
G Willis, Javarez 5’ 11" 171
The Incoming players may not all be given a schollarship, yet, with one mentioned (in italics):
POS Name Ht Wt
SG Gotcher, Toddrick 6’ 3" 185
SF Lindsay, Merv 6’ 5" 188
SF Nash, Jaron 6’ 8" 185
PG Nurse, Ty 6’ 1" 180
SF Petteway, Terran 6’ 5" 200
PF Robinson, Hershey 6’ 7" 200
C Tapsoba, Kader 6, 10" 200
PF Tolbert, Jordan 6’ 7" 210
PG Wagner, Kevin 5’ 8" 145
So, who goes and what happens to the returning players?
We have a long time to find out some particulars, but it will be interesting to see this play out in the mean time.
TTpilk
"Never, never, never give up." Winston Churchill
Theron Jenkins
I forgot about him maybe returning. If he does return, that really makes it toasty.
TTpilk
"Never, never, never give up." Winston Churchill
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