4* PF/C Bruno Fernando Commits to Mustangs
2016 4* PF/C Bruno Fernando committed to SMU Friday night. Fernando is ranked all over the place, with ESPN putting him at #70, 247 Composite ranking him #113, and the 247 official rankings place him at #64. Regardless, Fernando is a strong big who has the ability to put up a double-double and is a reliable shot blocker. Fernando can be inconsistent, however. His big flaw is scoring against very strong teams. This may not translate well at the collegiate level, so Fernando should not start as a freshman, and maybe even as a sophomore, at SMU. If he develops well, the NBA wouldn't be much of a longshot.
Larry Brown and his staff at SMU recruited phenomenally for the 2016 class. They are ranked the #14 recruiting class for 2016, and it's no surprise with the talent they have.
2016 Class for SMU:
4* PF/C Bruno Fernando
4* PF Ted Kapita
3* C Harry Froling
3* SG Tom Wilson
3* PG Dashawn McDowell (signed LOI)
Everyone except McDowell is a Top-150 prospect. SMU arguably has the most talented big man class with 3 of the best bigs out there. Fernando we have already spoken about. PF Ted Kapita is a better player than Fernando. Kapita scores more and grabs as many boards as Fernando. Kapita is a better overall defender, but not as good a shot blocker. Harry Froling is one of the best overseas prospects who could make some noise at SMU. He may need time to develop, just like Fernando.
Larry Brown and his staff at SMU recruited phenomenally for the 2016 class. They are ranked the #14 recruiting class for 2016, and it's no surprise with the talent they have.
2016 Class for SMU:
4* PF/C Bruno Fernando
4* PF Ted Kapita
3* C Harry Froling
3* SG Tom Wilson
3* PG Dashawn McDowell (signed LOI)
Everyone except McDowell is a Top-150 prospect. SMU arguably has the most talented big man class with 3 of the best bigs out there. Fernando we have already spoken about. PF Ted Kapita is a better player than Fernando. Kapita scores more and grabs as many boards as Fernando. Kapita is a better overall defender, but not as good a shot blocker. Harry Froling is one of the best overseas prospects who could make some noise at SMU. He may need time to develop, just like Fernando.