After writing on NBA lockout mess, consuming an entire aluminum container of shrimp fried rice from New Chinatown and noting Warren Sapp and Darnell Dockett both were hanging out in South Beach, I conked out Thursday night like a 1982 Chrysler K-Car. I meant to give more information on Boca Raton Grandview Prep guard Ivan Canete, who has verbally committed to FIU for 2013.
It's not as if we've got a full IMF dossier on the kid, but here are a few tidbits:
Born in Cuba
Spent his freshman year at West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman
His defensive length, at 6-3, gives other high school guards trouble.
Oh, and SourceHoops.com's Rick Staudt loves the kid. Here's what Staudt had to say about him off of March's Hoops Mountain Tipoff jamboree:
“Smart” and “Skilled” are the words that first come out of scouts’ mouths when talking about Canete. He sees the game a play ahead, makes the right pass instead of the fancy one, and if need be can create his own shot. Canete has range out to the arc and throws catchable passes to open teammates for scores when he breaks down the defense off the dribble.
And, this, from April, off the Disney Spring Classic:
The Boca Raton Grandview Prep product can play either guard spot equally well. At the point, he has very good court vision and his height allows him to see over most defenders. Canete handles and passes the ball well and understands when to push the pace and when to back off. Off the ball, he can knock down open jumpers or create on the drive. Defensively he works hard but does need to add strength which should come in time.
So, there you go. Enjoy your July 4 weekend. And, remember, the relative who winds up in the emergency room with only six fingers or toes because the others went shooting off with the fireworks he just knew everything about setting off? Not Captain Role Model.
Say "Hey" to Uncle Gus for me.
-- David J. Neal
He sounds like a good player, but 2013 is far away hopefully his commitment sticks.
Posted by: FIU fan | July 01, 2011 at 09:26 AM
What a refreshing change of pace and editorial quality. Mr. Neal, you are quite the upgrade from Adam Beasley. I'm happy you're here!
Posted by: Quijote | July 01, 2011 at 09:27 AM
I second Quijote's statement!
Posted by: TNGoldenPanther | July 01, 2011 at 09:51 AM
I concur!
Posted by: panther97 | July 01, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Yup. Neal is for real! An entertaining read even though he doesn't have much to write about. Hope the 'canes blog doesn't steal you away.
Posted by: JP1990FIU | July 01, 2011 at 07:26 PM
David, any word on the spot that opened up for the 2011 class? I know the signing period was over, but there was a rumor that some space had opened up and that we could bring in another player.
Also, Ivan sounds like a very good all around player who will get better over the next couple of years. Hopefully our team does too, and hopefully the commit sticks.
Posted by: JulesFIU07 | July 02, 2011 at 08:43 AM