2017 C Roberts Blumbergs (Grand Canyon Commit)

[hilltopalum]

6-10 Latvian forward/center decided to turn down professional offers to play basketball in college next year. Could be one of the more college ready players still available.

[WBR Tom]

Rivals' Corey Evans reports in this free article that Blumbergs is receiving interest from Creighton, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Seton Hall and a few others. Evans says in that piece that Blumbergs has a college-ready body and a good skill-set from 20-feet in, and could produce right away.

[robry]

Is Creighton pursuing Blumbergs?

[WBR Tom]

Is Creighton pursuing Blumbergs?

Sounds that way -- I don't believe they've offered, but CU appears to be among his suitors. Here's a video clip of Blumbergs in action.

[hilltopalum]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDIqXX4w-eI

[bluejayfan00]

Hilltop, seems like there's not a lot out there on him. Or Epperson for that matter. Who's the better player immediately, and then long term?

[hilltopalum]

Hilltop, seems like there's not a lot out there on him. Or Epperson for that matter. Who's the better player immediately, and then long term?

Blumbergs is an unknown, but Epperson is clearly the target.

[WBR Tom]

Blumbergs is coming for an official visit on the 27th:

[fritzpointer]

A Blumbergs visit is great news. Hope you enjoy Omaha Roberts. Go Jays!

[LJay]

Wonder if this will happen now that JE is on board.

Even more, I wonder how much attrition will occur these next few weeks that will make the pursuit of more kids for next year a reality.