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Topic: 2014 6'4" SG Mike Laster (Detroit Cass Tech, MI) - Ohio Commit

Topic: 2014 6'4" SG Mike Laster (Detroit Cass Tech, MI) - Ohio Commit

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flbobcat
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2014 6'4" SG Mike Laster (Detroit Cass Tech, MI) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 5/3/2014 12:49:21 PM

NT.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 12:52:49 PM

He's a 6'5 wing from Detroit. Here is his verbal commits page: www.verbalcommits.com/players/michael-laster

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 1:03:17 PM

From that video this kid looks good. Has a nice high release and looks like he's always around for rebounds. And he's a 6'5" wing? Looks like he can shoot in traffic and move with the ball. Only thing I didn't see in that video was if he has a three point shot, but that's something practice could bring. Looks like a good pickup by Saul

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 1:06:54 PM

Had offers from Buffalo, BGSU, and SIU-Edwardsville

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 1:30:16 PM

Nice. Seemed like most of his scoring came from inside the perimeter from that video but also showed nice form from deep.

Position of need for sure. We will still probably go for 1-2 more wings even with Laster and Crute on-board.

Worth noting Cass Tech is a very strong athletic program in Detroit.

Last Edited: 5/3/2014 1:39:42 PM by The Optimist

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 1:59:18 PM

Congratulations to this staff for the commitment from Mike Laster!!

Good luck, Mike!

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 2:00:18 PM

Also had an offer from Florida A and M.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 2:42:25 PM

Some shades of Sonny Troutman to me...excellent slasher, but has some range too.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 2:43:26 PM

Love the midrange jumper. He's has a nice handle!

OUVan
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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 3:52:46 PM

Looks like he's got some good soft hands. Welcome aboard Mike!

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 4:27:38 PM

Plenty of hops too: http://youtu.be/h7hID37jj9E?t=1m6s

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 5:48:32 PM

Saw one of his teammates is going to Buffalo. He is a little skinny, but looks like he could build some muscle in college.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 7:43:19 PM

nice now we have our 3 point shooter in Kendall Crute and our slasher in Mike Laster.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 8:13:18 PM

I usually don't go much on these HS highlight reels, but it's obvious this young man has a very nice shot. Very soft touch from all over. It's nice to have guys on your team who can shoot like that.

No defensive highlights shown, but hopefully he's strong on that end of the floor too.

Excited about this committment.

Buffalo took one from us, we took one from Buffalo.

Casper71
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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 10:51:00 PM

Would raise the same question i did earlier...is this a new Saul guy, a JC guy or a guy Saul was previously after...just curious?

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/3/2014 11:17:55 PM

Here is an interview with him about his commitment. He really loves our school, his new school.
http://wchbnewsdetroit.com/3105881/detroit-cass-tech-seni.../

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/4/2014 1:01:08 AM

Pretty impressive if he does go into engineering.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/4/2014 9:27:00 AM

Have to love 6-4 guards who come out of the gate saying all the right things. On paper...good start for Saul Ball.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/4/2014 9:28:03 AM

Odd that neither he nor the reporter mention Saul in the article.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/4/2014 4:49:14 PM

Looks like a fine recruit. Also a good student. A true student athlete. Keep 'em coming SP!

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/6/2014 6:23:04 PM

For this guy level of competition is important. Cass Tech plays the best in Detroit. He will play next year.

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/6/2014 11:15:02 PM

catfan28 wrote:

Some shades of Sonny Troutman to me...excellent slasher, but has some range too.

I see that as well. Could be a solid contributor.

RS Bobcat

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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/8/2014 7:54:39 AM

I like that high, high release on the jump shot. Makes it's tougher to block that way. He keeps the elbow tucked in and the right arm straight up off the head. His mid-range game is his bread and butter just from looking at that video. Hopefully he'll be able to lock down defensively too.

colobobcat66
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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/25/2014 6:18:47 PM

So why hasn't there been an official release in all these guys signing? Did I miss something?

Ted Thompson
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RE: Mike Laster SG to Ohio

Posted: 5/28/2014 11:03:42 AM

colobobcat66 wrote:

So why hasn't there been an official release in all these guys signing? Did I miss something?

It's official: http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/052814aaa.html

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