A third basketball signee?

[InstiGATOR1]

Sorry if this is MOM, but it seems two days ago UF inked a 3rd member to the 2017 basketball class, 6'8" 250 lbs Isaiah Stokes:

https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/article118115853.html

and

https://www.gatorsports.com/article...n-s-hoops-signs-power-forward-prospect-Stokes

He is former Vol Jarmell's younger brother. The final bit of information in that article will cause a lot of off topic talk I am sure.

Here is a clip of him:



He seems pretty skilled.

 

[MidwestChomp]

If he is as good as his brother, we got a good one. We have the Va Tech transfer, Jalen Hudson, eligible next year. Round this class out with a solid PG and it's a decent class.

 

[InstiGATOR1]

Here is a clip some will love, but I don't really get:



Send it in Isaiah, I guess.

 

[diehardg8r]

Honestly, at 6'8" he seems a little ground bound.

 

[TLB]

The final bit of information in that article will cause a lot of off topic talk I am sure.

The bit about him transferring to IMG? Or that he lost 60lbs deciding to focus on basketball rather than football?

 

[MidwestChomp]

Honestly, at 6'8" he seems a little ground bound.

His brother Jarnell wasn't known for great leaping ability. But dang was he good at using his big frame to rebound and get great position for scoring.

 

[InstiGATOR1]

The bit about him transferring to IMG? Or that he lost 60lbs deciding to focus on basketball rather than football?

Yeah, I was expecting the we need OL crowd to start sizing him up as a prospect on this thread.

 

[InstiGATOR1]

His brother Jarnell wasn't known for great leaping ability. But dang was he good at using his big frame to rebound and get great position for scoring.

I agree, I am encouraged by his video. To me he looks like his brother who was a typical Pearl heady tough player.

 

[t-gator]

I don't have a problem with space eating centers at all. Udonis is one of my all-time favorites here. That's kinda who this kid reminds me of. UD used to do whatever he wanted to with those 7 footers.

 

[rogdochar]

Inside man who doesn't clang the rims -- has nice shooter's touch. Nice get.
Under the radar, White is advancing our BB program.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

It is amazing how attitudes can change. Six months ago I felt infinitely better about our football program than basketball.
The two sports have completely changed perception in six months. I am now starting to believe that White might actually be the answer.
Mac on the other hand..................

 

[gators4224]

I like the three commits so far but wouldn't hurt to add a tall 6'10 or higher guy just to build height depth for the future

 

[Chomper]

Hoops appears to be heading in the right direction under Coach White. I am, as some say, cautiously optimistic. And I think this road warrior experience they are now going through will help them bond as a team and make them mentally tougher as the season progresses.

 

[gatordad3]

Adding a point guard to this class would be nice with Alexander bailing on us.

 

[InstiGATOR1]

It is amazing how attitudes can change. Six months ago I felt infinitely better about our football program than basketball.
The two sports have completely changed perception in six months. I am now starting to believe that White might actually be the answer.
Mac on the other hand..................

I would also says that Gak and last night Hester have each shown a bit in limited playing time. That too encourages me about this staff's ability to evaluate players.

 

[stephenPE]

Great form on his shot. Nice touch and has good body control. Like someone said. Rebound position and size can trump a leaper. Larry Bird proved it over and over.

 

[ATXGator]

He posted on twitter today. A friend of mine who is a Iowa State grad is really pissed. It seems like Stokes was leading them on even after he signed with Florida. Apparently he was their #1 target.

 

[maheo30]

Honestly, at 6'8" he seems a little ground bound.

And Haslem and Hill weren't? They knew how to use their size. This guy might be able to do that as well. I'm not saying he will be that good. Just using them as an example.

 

[Yankeetown]

Not a Gator, but Barkley was an amazing rebounder and power insider player, at only 6-6. Sometimes knowing how to use your body and strength trumps kangaroo legs. (Sometimes.)

 

[aka]

Not a Gator, but Barkley was an amazing rebounder and power insider player, at only 6-6. Sometimes knowing how to use your body and strength trumps kangaroo legs. (Sometimes.)

Barkley is who I thought of, too. He would use his frame and that big butt, back them up, then turn around for a nice sift jumper. Or then dish it out.