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Post by HC92 on Aug 4, 2016 23:45:26 GMT -5
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Post by Crosser on Aug 5, 2016 0:06:18 GMT -5
I'm likin' what I'm hearin' A big Holy Cross welcome to Connor!!
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Post by HC92 on Aug 5, 2016 6:02:17 GMT -5
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Aug 5, 2016 6:03:19 GMT -5
Connor's size/body type seems very similar to Riley Criswell and Mitch Hahn. As hoops noted, will bring a lot of versatility. Will add length to the zone du jour we might play.
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Post by rgs318 on Aug 5, 2016 6:15:47 GMT -5
Welcome, Connor! One day after a CROSSPORTS complaint post that there is not much going on to discuss...what a great response!
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Post by joe on Aug 5, 2016 7:40:54 GMT -5
He made a good choice. In watching his videos, there couldn't have been a fit for Connor than Carm's PO, as he's solidly built, smart, and can pass, dribble, and shool. As a triple threat he'll be very difficult to guard in whatever spot in the rotation he touches the ball. He's solid on D and will also need to continue to gain strength so he can grab a few boards as well.
In the larger picture, imagine what this program is going to look like by the time Connor is a senior.
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Post by matunuck on Aug 5, 2016 8:00:25 GMT -5
High school boys basketball: Connor Niego, Tyrese Shines set tone for Lyons Township
Suburban News - Published: Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 1:58 p.m. CDT
LA GRANGE – Connor Niego is nicely adding to a great family tradition.
Niego’s father Joe was drafted by the NBA’s Houston Rockets in 1987, and older brother Harrison is Lyons Township’s career leader in 3-point baskets (149) and has appeared in seven games this season as a freshman at Indiana.
A versatile 6-foot-8 junior at Lyons Township, Connor Niego showed his own big-time potential Friday with 22 points and eight rebounds as the Lions (3-4, 1-1) rolled to a 60-36 win over Downers Grove North.
“Our team was really moving the ball well, and we came out with great energy,” said Niego, whose 13-point first quarter included a trio of 3-pointers. “It always helps when the shots are going in early – it makes you a little more effective off the drive as well.”
Niego shared Friday’s spotlight with freshman guard Tyrese Shines. His career-high 17 points included the first six points of the fourth quarter, which stretched the LT lead to 44-24.
“Tyrese does so many good things,” LT coach Tom Sloan said. “He was really good in the fourth quarter with deflections, steals and getting to loose balls.
“A lot of guys played, and we had a lot of contributions.”
In the mid-1980s, Lewis University had four Niego brothers in the starting lineup. History is now more or less repeating at LT.
Connor’s freshman brother Nolan scored seven points Friday, and his cousin Noah added five. Nolan had four points and two steals during a decisive 14-2 LT run that turned an 11-10 late first quarter lead into an eventual 30-19 halftime edge.
“It’s really nice having them on the team as well,” Niego said. “It just adds to the great camaraderie and team chemistry overall.”
Eli Bright added four points, Cawone Hester had three assists and Jack Drogosz grabbed seven rebounds.
Downers North made just 7-of-34 field goals over the final three quarters, while the Lions were 15-of-26 in that time. Limited mainly to 3-point tries by LT’s stifling 2-3 zone defense, the Trojans were 3-of-25 shooting in one stretch and committed six turnovers in the second quarter.
“I was really happy with our team defense,” Niego said. “We had guys like Jack Drogosz and Montel Blackwell taking charges, which was very effective keeping Downers North out of the paint. They were more hesitant driving the ball, and overall our defensive presence was fantastic.”
Up 16-12 after one quarter, the Lions allowed just 12 points over the next 18 minutes of play.
“The guys were doing their job within the defense, with really good pressure on the ball and help off the ball,” Sloan said. “We contested shots and took multiple charges, and the biggest thing was that we cleaned up the defensive glass most of the time.”
After a loss to York in their conference opener, the Lions feel they’re back on track.
“It’s a great conference,” Niego said. “No team is bad in our conference, so it’s important to get the wins at home like we did.”
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Post by flutiewasrejected on Aug 5, 2016 9:15:30 GMT -5
First post on the new board and I LOVE this news....
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Aug 5, 2016 9:47:33 GMT -5
welcome back
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Aug 5, 2016 11:12:42 GMT -5
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Post by rgs318 on Aug 5, 2016 11:48:03 GMT -5
Evansville's Purple Aces? I guess Connor was seen as a good fit for others of the "purple" persuasion as well as by HC.
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Post by Ray on Aug 5, 2016 12:12:27 GMT -5
I'm going to wager that we're going to see Carm broker an HC-IU game in the next couple of years.
Welcome, Connor!
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Post by hchoops on Aug 5, 2016 13:47:42 GMT -5
Like the fact that he scored 20 of his team's 61 in a July 66-61 loss to MacIrvin Fire, one of the best AAU teams in the midwest
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Post by lou on Aug 5, 2016 14:19:48 GMT -5
I'm going to wager that we're going to see Carm broker an HC-IU game in the next couple of years. Welcome, Connor! Connor's brother transferred to Hillsdale
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Post by Ray on Aug 5, 2016 15:39:37 GMT -5
Ok, scratch that idea.
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Post by purple1 on Aug 5, 2016 19:20:32 GMT -5
Great decision by a bright young man !! Looking forward to your 4 years on Mount St. James......please bring more of your family to Holy Cross !
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Post by Xmassader on Aug 6, 2016 7:14:03 GMT -5
Illinois Sader---Question on pronunciation--Knee-go? Nigh-go? Knee-ay-go? Other?
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Post by illinoissader on Aug 6, 2016 8:46:14 GMT -5
Knee-go is correct pronunciation. A lot of people mispronounce it knee-ay-go
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Post by dadominate on Aug 6, 2016 9:43:08 GMT -5
YES YES YES!!!! welcome to hc, connor.
i love this commitment as i think we landed the perfect kind of player for holy cross basketball. he had some impressive offers on the table and it appears we may have caught him on the cusp of even bigger offers. players with niego's size that can shoot the ball are always in high demand, and it sounds as if as his body was catching up to his game he had been garnering more and more interest.
well done, coach carmody and illinoissader!
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Post by illinoissader on Aug 6, 2016 10:43:56 GMT -5
Assistant Joe Kennedy did a great job on this one as well. I have some bias obviously, but I think this could turn out to be a steal if he continues to develop
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Aug 6, 2016 10:50:52 GMT -5
How did we land a great recruit without Kevin Driscoll???
(Sorry, had to)
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Post by WorcesterGray on Aug 10, 2016 12:35:46 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Aug 10, 2016 12:42:45 GMT -5
Way to go Illinois Sader thanks for the link, WooGray
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Post by HC92 on Aug 13, 2016 16:45:05 GMT -5
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Post by southernsader on Aug 13, 2016 17:06:01 GMT -5
Good find. Thanks for posting. I think he is my favorite recruit, followed by Green.
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