Hilltopper Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Daniel Utomi a 6'6" forward from Houston Texas commits to the Zips. The Texas pipeline continues.http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/daniel-utomiCheck out Daniel Utomi (@KINFOLKDAN): https://twitter.com/KINFOLKDAN?s=09 http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2015/02/boys-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-daniel-utomi/#28481101=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 What's up with the Texas connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Class of 2015? Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 What's up with the Texas connection?I can't remember where or when I heard this but I remember KD saying that the staff has started to look into areas that produces good basketball players that doesn't have a lot of mid majors. Texas is a perfect example as there are a few major schools and a lot of lower tier schools. Where as Ohio has a few major schools and a ton of mid major schools. I love the concept. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Was he a HS teammate of Antino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Doesn't look like it. It does look like they played in the same league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 this is about all I can really find on him that tells us anything. Nice list of strengths/weaknesses, and this guy had him pegged as a low-major. Can't find anything about offers.https://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/daniel-utomi-sf-2015edit: check that. the verbal commits link has his only other offer from prairie view a&m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Still keeping with the Old Testament names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 There's the BJ Gladden replacement.1. Kretzer2. McAdams3. Forsythe4. Johnson5. Cheatham6. Aaron Jackson7. Antino Jackson8. Robotham9. Ivey10. Williams11. Agba12. Olojakpoke13. Utomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Daniel is of Nigerian descent and is listed with other Nigerian HS players along with Peter Agba.Daniel was named one of the top performers at the 2014 TX Classic for high school talent from across the state, which was attended by many college coaches:Daniel Utomi Rookies 2015 6'6 Wing/ 2015 Physical specimen very active scores all over the floor.Daniel was ranked the 60th best 2015 class HS player in Texas by Texas Boys Basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 NEEDS TO IMPROVE3pt ShootingBall-HandlingMid-Range ShootingOff-The-Dribble ShootingScoring On All Three LevelsSpeed Better work really hard over the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 NEEDS TO IMPROVE3pt ShootingBall-HandlingMid-Range ShootingOff-The-Dribble ShootingScoring On All Three LevelsSpeedBetter work really hard over the summer!That article was from last summer. This season he averaged around 28 points and 10 rebounds per game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipsBurgh Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Looks like he goes by DJ. Here's a list from last season with another familiar name on it.Also, this from November 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 28-10 wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 ... Back in the den is Daniel (DJ) Utomi, who could likely be the district MVP. Utomi is a hybrid hooper who can bang inside and handle the ball with guard-like skills. ...I keep seeing references to DJ being a skilled ball-handling wing with a muscular physique who can bang inside like a 4. BJ Gladden was also a skilled ball-handling wing in HS who was described by one scout as an "undersized power forward." BJ was listed at 6-6, 215 pounds this season more than a year out of HS while DJ is currently listed at 6-6, 215 in his senior HS season. The similarities between DJ and BJ are remarkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 28-10 wow!After I double checked my source, I'm not sure if those numbers are correct. But what I did verify was that he is capable of putting up those numbers and did so on numerous occasions this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Looks like DJ has been playing the 4 in HS, and that he was also getting a look from TCU:... Iheanacho and Utomi are the only starters back from last year, when Westside repeated as district champs and made the regional semifinals before falling to eventual Class 5A champion Travis.Utomi is another 6-6 forward who can shoot the 3 or post up. He's receiving interest from TCU and New Orleans."They're the biggest part of the carryover from last year," Williams said. "They play the four and five for us ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vVq6nR7l0IAnother brief video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 https://texashoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1755567Update on Utomi from Rivals.com. By the picture you can tell Daniel's a strong dude.Article says Tulsa, Butler & TCU all "flirted" with Daniel.Says he made his decision on Akron because of the winning tradition & already knowing Antino & Olojakapoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Officially signedDambrot compared him to Brett McKnight.Someone asked what the Houston connection is. According to the press release, it's Charles Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 After I double checked my source, I'm not sure if those numbers are correct. But what I did verify was that he is capable of putting up those numbers and did so on numerous occasions this season.You were only a little off. GoZips.com reports the following:"I view Daniel as a Brett McKnight-type of player," Dambrot said. "He is big, strong and can score from anywhere on the floor. You don't average 27 points per game in Houston if you are an average player."Utomi, a 6-6 combo forward from Westside High School, was named the District Most Valuable Player in 2015 after leading the Wolves to a 21-9 mark and a spot in the regional tournament last season. He averaged 27 points and 14 rebounds per game while shooting approximately 50 percent from the floor and 46 percent from 3-point range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 27-14 isn't too shabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Looking back, there is little to suggest this Houston HS kid, D.J. Utomi would ever become a guy who's now talked about as an NBA prospect! Thanks coach Thomas for seeing his potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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