VCU has visits lined up for Anthony Lee, Michael Bradley, Cady LaLanne, and Damontre Harris. Who do you think would be the best fit at VCU and who do you think they have the best chance of signing? Also do you know much about Melsahn Basabe? If so, how big is he? I've seen him listed anywhere from 6'6" to 6'8".
Shaka Smart (pictured) and his staff (perhaps the best group of assistant coaches at the mid-major level) have done a great job of bringing in players that are all high-major prospects in for visits. Lee, Bradley, LaLane and Harris could all sign with a high-major school. All four big men are intriguing, high-ceiling prospects.
I think LaLane and Bradley make the most sense as far as committing. LaLane is close to several VCU players and the Florida to Richmond route is a popular one right now. Bradley, perhaps the most intriguing of the bunch, has been a hot target for the Rams since blowing up this summer in Orlando. He could be a Larry Sanders type of sleeper and I’m sure that Smart and his staff are selling that angle hard.
When I spoke to Basabe at the Nike Peach Jam, I thought he looked more like 6-foot-7. He’s an intriguing player. He’s an energetic rebounder with good hands and a good motor. He told me that he’s big on academics and the Ivy Leagues were very appealing to him, he said.
