Newell on with Hale at 435P

[mattham4]

Hale says he'll have Newell on his radio show at 435PM today.

Here's the link for those who need it...

http://sportstalk1400.com/kref/index.php

 

[Sam]

Thanks a ton for the heads up!

 

[sooner333]

Anything said of relevance?

 

[coolm]

I plan on keeping my piehole shut and letting his play do the talking for him.

 

[mattham4]

Anything said of relevance?

I'm actually trying to work so I'm not listening as closely as I'd like but I did just hear him say that he was offered out of HS only by Quinnipiac and Fairfield...2 total offers. It was a humbling experience which led him to Evelyn Mack to further his opportunities. Sounds like a good kid

 

[mattham4]

Final decision was between OU, Florida, West Virginia, and Marshall. He had 28 offers coming out of Evelyn Mack

 

[ouboomer]

Syracuse offered him out of high school.....sounds like he will bring a bunch of school yard play to OU...said he is sending papers in tonight he has the scores and everything to transfer sounds like.

 

[runner1182]

he speaks very well unlike tmg sounds like a great get for the sooners and spent his prep school year working out and getting better so that work ethic will def be a postive for this team

 

[seniorsooner]

So what did he say about qualifying issues/signing an LOI? Or did Hale even ask him?

 

[red recluse]

papers will be faxed tonight.

can't believe he basically sat on the bench for his first two and a half years of high school ball.

 

[JBaker]

He said he is faxing in his letter tonight at 8 o'clock and that he is qualified and has everything in order.

 

[BanjoCharley]

Hale asked him what he thought of the Thunder.

 

[seniorsooner]

Awesome news!!!!

 

[HeismanWatch]

The dude is very well spoken!!!! Very very detailed with his responses. Chose OU over Florida, WVU and Marshall.

He stated that his ship papers will be at OU at 8:00pm tonight and HE IS QUALIFIED!

Let's hope so!!!!!!!!!!:clap

 

[Sam]

Notes on the interview
Newell Notes
Has with him mentor Shamir K-something?

Why at OU
Did very well at Prep School, in two big tournaments
Capel likes his game, personality, wants Newell to be apart of the rebuilding phase
Stats 26.1 Points, 7.5 assists, 5 steals at Prep School
All time leading scorer in one year
Prep School player of the year

Shamir (Mentor)
Says Calvin is very very hungy, leader. Originally a football player, in 7th grade meet Shamir. Was playing up vs 9th and 10th graders, and was doing very well. Always had the passion, Westbrook, Rose. MJ’s (yes the MJ) heart. Wants the ball, clutch. Not many from their area (woodland, outside of Philly) make it out of the area. Calvin has the right attitude, desire, passion.

Calvin in high school
First at Riddly, didn’t play much as freshman. First playing time was in a blowout, had a big game. Didn’t play because of youth

Transferred to another school in his JR (PSA), they wanted him to play football. Was ineligible due to transfer rules. Had to go to court, went to court and was decleared ineligible. Finally got principle to write appeal. Got to play midway through season, average 30 a game from there on out.

Only two offers out of high school
Fairview, Quinnpac
Humbling experience, still had a lot to improve
Went to prep school to improve and get bigger offers.

On his game
Can shoot the three good, can get to the hoop, pull up jumper.
Likes to get teammates involved. Need your team to win, that is the goal the team wins.
Better to get complete statline than score 30.
Wants/likes to win.

20-30 offers out of prep school
OU, Marshall, West Virginia, Florida (finalist)

Shamir on his game
Speed and agility is key to his game, Calvin is a special talent
High voltage player, lots of energy, lovable kid that is very humble.


Faxing the info tonight (letter of intent). Excited to be a Sooner.

Says his academics are in order (thanks to prep school) and has the test scores.

On being a Sooner
Very excited, heard the fans were “crazy” out there.
Excited to work and get to better
Loves the town, home away from home.

 

[ousooners1baby]

Do you think we should still wait and see if this gets done? Hale said he has been trying to fax his letters for the past few days .

 

[AdaSooner]

Do you think we should still wait and see if this gets done? Hale said he has been trying to fax his letters for the past few days .

Heck, no! Let's get excited now!!! :woot

Nice breakdown on the interview, Sam! Are you a stenographer on the side? lol

 

[seniorsooner]

Based on when we got this kid, and who else had offered, I think you have to put this right up at the top of the best recruiting jobs Capel has done.

 

[bigredrl]

He has said for the last two plus days that he was sending his papers. I hope we get them.

 

[CoachTalk]

I want to see some updated recruiting services top 25 recruiting classes!