Article on Kegler after his visit to MSU.

[drummerdawg]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/mario-kegler-talks-mississippi-state-visit-decision-timeline/

[Coach34]

Big Ben doing work. Class has a chance to be special

[drummerdawg]

Looks like he could commit somewhere fairly soon.

[MedDawg]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/mario-kegler-talks-mississippi-state-visit-decision-timeline/

This is interesting...

As for Kegler's upside, Oak Hill coach Steve Smith said: Big strong kid, almost 6-7. Working with him on his body. He's about 235, he needs to be 220-225. He's more of a wing guard.

That sounded unusual to me. Maybe I'm just used to our players all seeming underweight under Stans (not counting Sidney), but I figured almost all HS players would expect gain weight with college weight training and nutrition.

If he's this talented while being a little overweight, then imagine how much quicker and 'jumpier' he will be 10-15 pounds lighter.

[msstate7]

This is interesting...

As for Kegler's upside, Oak Hill coach Steve Smith said: Big strong kid, almost 6-7. Working with him on his body. He's about 235, he needs to be 220-225. He's more of a wing guard.

That sounded unusual to me. Maybe I'm just used to our players all seeming underweight under Stans (not counting Sidney), but I figured almost all HS players would expect gain weight with college weight training and nutrition.

If he's this talented while being a little overweight, then imagine how much quicker and 'jumpier' he will be 10-15 pounds lighter.

Is he carrying fat? Seems odd that a guy playing pretty much year round would carry too much weight. Any chance we outgrows the 2-3

[Ifyouonlyknew]

If he's going to be a effective 3 he's going to have to lose 15-20lbs. Personally I think he should embrace the stretch 4 position. He would dominate there & he's physical enough to handle it at his current weight.

[msstate7]

If he's going to be a effective 3 he's going to have to lose 15-20lbs. Personally I think he should embrace the stretch 4 position. He would dominate there & he's physical enough to handle it at his current weight.

The 4 at 6'7" = not likely to make nba. Right?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

The 4 at 6'7" = not likely to make nba. Right?

How many slow footed 3's make the league?

[msstate7]

How many slow footed 3's make the league?

Probably both numbers are equal.

[MabenMaroon]

Anybody know anything about the 6'11" big Emmaneul Ugboh that accompanied Mario on the visit. All I read is that he played on the same MBA team with Mario.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Anybody know anything about the 6'11" big Emmaneul Ugboh that accompanied Mario on the visit. All I read is that he played on the same MBA team with Mario.

We're not recruiting him.

[Jack Lambert]

Hope we get him.