UNT lands Argyle guard Clarke Overlander

[Brett Vito]

Argyle guard Clarke Overlander has committed to UNT, his AAU coach Vonzell Thomas said this afternoon.

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[Mean Green 93-98]

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According to Vito,

He's a 6-0 guard

According to Rivals, he's a 6'5" power forward. Which is it?

[meangreenacct]

According to Vito,

According to Rivals, he's a 6'5" power forward. Which is it?

Hopefully a 6-5 guard?

[UNTLifer]

He's a 6'5" power guard.

Welcome to North Texas Clarke.

I would like to get the official "Cooley Review" prior to commenting, but unofficially he looks like a big guard that can shoot.

Edited August 31, 2011 by UNTLifer

[Mean Green Matt]

It is interesting that we have taken two guys that are not highly regarded so early. I trust that the coaching staff sees something special in these guys.

[Guaranteed22]

This dude can really shoot the basketball, great addition!

[Brett Vito]

Here's a blog I wrote after talking to Overlander on why he picked UNT: MGB

[Mean Green Matt]

So, after hearing what people are saying about him, it seems like he is a Sergio Kerusch (WKU)type player. If he turns out to be a player like that I'll be pretty excited.

[UNTLifer]

It is interesting that we have taken two guys that are not highly regarded so early.

From the article:

TexasHoops.com ranks him No. 68 in the Class of 2012...

[Censored by Laurie]

This dude can really shoot the basketball, great addition!

All I need to hear.

Have you hooped with Brandon Pye?

[MeanGreenTexan]

From the article:

Meaning he's the 68th best player in Texas. Compared to last years rankings of:

#7 Jordan Williams

#24 Chris Jones

#32 Forrest Robinson

I think Pye is rated pretty low as well. JJ must really see something in these guys to go after them so early.

[Guaranteed22]

All I need to hear.

Have you hooped with Brandon Pye?

Hadn't heard of Pye prior to reading about him on these posts. I've seen Overlander play many times and this kid knows how to play the game, he's an all around player and not many people shoot the ball as well as he can.

[MeanGreenATO]

Good work Vito. Overlander was the best player on a very talented Argyle squad last year. I'm pretty sure he won multiple tournament MVPs throughout the year. He's got good range, good size.

Local talent staying in Denton. It's got a nice ring to it.

[Cooley]

He's a 6'5" power guard.

Welcome to North Texas Clarke.

I would like to get the official "Cooley Review" prior to commenting, but unofficially he looks like a big guard that can shoot.

[MeanMag]

It is interesting that we have taken two guys that are not highly regarded so early. I trust that the coaching staff sees something special in these guys.

Interesting? Maybe. Surprising? Not really. Maybe the reason they are not "highly regarded" is because it is early. I am assuming "highly regarded" is interchangeable with, "Being recruited heavily by Autobid 6 schools".

[Mean Green Matt]

Interesting? Maybe. Surprising? Not really. Maybe the reason they are not "highly regarded" is because it is early. I am assuming "highly regarded" is interchangeable with, "Being recruited heavily by Autobid 6 schools".

Not necessarily. Being ranked #68 in the state of Texas is pretty low, but rankings are not everything. That's why I said that I "trust the coaching staff sees something special".

I doubt they would fill these scholarships so early unless they thought the guys were the right fit, it just contrasts a lot with the recruiting class we had last year. That does not mean these guys can't ball.

[H-towngreen]

So Cooley, not a big fan of the pickup?

[HoopManX]

Not necessarily. Being ranked #68 in the state of Texas is pretty low, but rankings are not everything. That's why I said that I "trust the coaching staff sees something special".

I doubt they would fill these scholarships so early unless they thought the guys were the right fit, it just contrasts a lot with the recruiting class we had last year. That does not mean these guys can't ball.

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I think you guys are recruiting role kids cause JJ thinks you have your marquee horses on the roster already. No idea about this kid, but did want to say that I watched the all-star game w/Forrest Robinson yesterday, and even though he's really soft, he has great touch & skill offensively. If you guys can get him competition hardened, there is a lot to work with in terms of skill.

[Keith7]

Collin Mangrum 2?

[Guaranteed22]

Collin Mangrum 2?

Way tougher than Mangrum!

[Army of Dad]

Way tougher than Mangrum!

That would be very difficult, Mangrum played with some pretty serious injuries.

[Keith7]

That would be very difficult, Mangrum played with some pretty serious injuries.

Yea but he went to SMU and is way more proud of his pony ways. Therefore Mangrum is a wuss.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Yea but he went to SMU and is way more proud of his pony ways.

What did you hear that makes you say that?

[Keith7]

What did you hear that makes you say that?

Just keeping up with him on Facebook. Our once fan favorite has moved on and is full-blooded pony boy now.

For example:

Once after bragging about the postseason tournament his new school bought its way into, he said it was the most fun he's ever had playing basketball and was the best team he's ever been a part of.

Someone asked him about his conference championship teams and NCAA tourney appearances at UNT and he simply laughed at them.

Sorry Collin, but good riddance.

[Guaranteed22]

That would be very difficult, Mangrum played with some pretty serious injuries.

Not really, dude wasn't that great in high school in my opinion. Didnt he go to Howe? 2A certified garbage!