2009 Draft Prospect: A.J. Abrams

[Bukefal]

I saw AJ at the Toros game last week, he was watching the game I saw him walking around before the game.

Sweet, I hope he signs with the Toros instead of continuing europe.

[ChumpDumper]

Wow. The only thing the Toros need less than a short chucker is a really short chucker.

I think the Toros quietly and recently waived a short chucker though, so it probably couldn't hurt.

[Bukefal]

What ever happened to A.J. and d-league? Or did he went overseas again?

[Bukefal]

As far as I know he has been in Austin just relaxing. I've talked to him a couple times and he has been staying in shape by working with his old high school team and going though tough workouts with his father. I would say he is about 5'10" give or take an inch. His length isn't bad just by looking at him, and his tone is impressive(but UT's strength program is amazing).

If I knew him better I would have asked him his plan for the NBA.

Thanks for the info
He'll probably work out with some teams this offseason. I hope we'll see him with a NBA or D-league team sometime.

[ChuckD]

Honestly? If we're shopping for a little gunner, I'd much rather give McClinton another training camp shot. He's a better shooter, and a MUCH better physical package. He has a nice 36.5 vert, and his lane agility of 10.44 was just ridiculous. It was just horrible timing for him to be drafted in a year when we had SO many guaranteed deals.

[MaNu4Tres]

Just an update for those curious, A.J. is playing in the second division in Italy for Verona. He leaves Monday to head over there. My guess is that he'll tear it up over there and lead his team into Series A.

[Bukefal]

Just an update for those curious, A.J. is playing in the second division in Italy for Verona. He leaves Monday to head over there. My guess is that he'll tear it up over there and lead his team into Series A.

I was hoping to see him in the NBA. Didnt he play with the Nets this summer?

[Bukefal]

I didn't ask him about that. I don't think he made the roster for some reason.

Ok. Thanks for keeping us up to date on A.J. He still is one of my favorite players. I hope he has a good season in Verona.

[Bukefal]

[Vici]

What do y'all think he would have to "fix" before coming to the Spurs?

[yavozerb]

Still you can't tell me a team in series A couldn't use a shooter like Abrams.

I believe shooters are easier to come by in euro basketball than players who are willing to defend..

[Bukefal]

The Plfugerville high school basketball team is state ranked this year so I wanted to go to one of their games this year. I walked away unimpressed even though they defeated McNeil easily. However I noticed that Abrams was in town watching his old high school team play. After talking to him briefly I discovered he is out for the season with an ankle injury and he is rehabing in Austin.

That sucks, hope he recovers soon. Thanks for keeping us informed on A.J.