Get to Know 2015 Haitian Sensation
As the man never lets up Cal was once again on the recruiting trail yesterday in Memphis to take in 2015 center Skal Labissiere. The sixteen year old went to work for Coach Cal as he put up a triple double against nearby Collierville, Tn. Cal must have seen something he liked because according to Future150.com the big man received an offer to come play for the Blue and White.
Labissiere now joins phenom Karl Towns as the only members of the 2015 class to hold an offer from the Cats. Skal is currently the sixth ranked sophomore according to ESPN and the third best center, behind Towns. Skal currently runs 6-9, 200 lbs but at only 16 there is certainly time to grow and they guy knows something about growth. He has experienced a lot in just 16 years.
Labissiere was living in Port Au Prince when the devastating earthquake struck and sat with his family, trapped, as his house collapsed around him. He was in the wreckage for three hours until he was finally rescued. From there he has made his way to the U. S. through the Reach Your Dream program, a service that relocates disadvantaged children to America. Now, a year and a half later, he has learned English, won a state championship, and received an offer from the best program in college hoops. Check out the article on his impressive story from ESPNHS.
If Skal joins Towns we could be will on our way to the most international roster since the days of Tubby. While his decision is probably long away the miracle of the interwebs has some videos that will allow you to get to know the 2015 Haitian Sensation.
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21 Comments for Get to Know 2015 Haitian Sensation
Looks like another AD!!!
This kid is off the charts at that size and only 16!
Looks like a criminal to me.
Looks like he has tremendous work ethic! Silky smooth jumpers as well. Looking forward to seeing more of this young man.
Like how he can use his right and left hand on shots. Also like the extended workout video over the random highlights of summer league games CLH usually produces.
He does have that smooth Anthony Davis jump shot. Yes please.
I’m anything but an expert scout, so I can’t tell much from this video, but at this point, if Cal wants a recruit, I’m sold. On top of that, a kid coming from earthquake-ravaged Haiti to play at UK & then (potentially) going to the NBA & becoming a millionaire, has to be something Cal would love to be able to help make happen.
Yes, Please! Kids got some AD and Tayshaun Prince in him.
Kevin Durant anyone ??
Towns and him together would be crazy.
Towns is going to reclassify to 2014, so he will not play with this kid. Probably why Cal offered him. Next Anthony Davis perhaps…
I don’t know if he can play basketball but he sure seems to have the pregame stretching down
Imagine this kid at Kentucky and the references that will be made to the “Hoops For Haiti” telethon.
Of course, UofL Fans and Jerry Tipton will think they have a “gotcha” moment and how this just proves Cal only did the “Hoops For Haiti” telethon because he immediately got word a child was trapped who if saved could become a top level basketball recruit.
Regardless, simply further proof Cal is a genius.
Why don’t we just rename this site House of Blue?
First off, when he’s drilling those hook shots, his release is almost even with the rim. Good gracious.
Second, the defense the older guy in the blue shirt plays is hilarious – the “body up, then take one good swipe of the paw at the ball” D. Excellent.
I like this kid! He will be great.
WOW!
The NCAA is probably chomping at the bit to rule this kid ineligible. Probably for something like “the guy that pulled him out of the rubble in Haiti once played in a pickup game with Wyclef Jean” or some other absurd reason.
Mark Emmert and the NCAA are probably looking into whether or not the Haitian relief efforts will be considered “impermissible benefits”.
#8 Agree wholeheartedly….Tayshaun all the way…except this kid’s dominant hand is opposite, right ?
Very impressed. Aside from being a little underweight, looks like he’s got it all.