Miller Time Already?

The Cats' new coach has been busy in the weeks since he was announced as the heir to Lute Olson. The predictable departure of Hill and Budinger has made recruiting the major concern of the incoming staff. To that end they have secured the 6'11'' Ukranian Kyryl Natyazhko. He is said to be the 36th best player available and a possible cornerstone for next year's Cats. Let's hope his awkward "I must break you" stare can convince other top recruits, Solomon Hill and Victor Rudd to similarly commit.

You can read the scouting report on him from ESPN Insider:

Kyryl is a versatile post player that is originally from the Ukraine. He has been in the United States for less than a year. He is comfortable in both the low post and high post position. In the high post he can turn and face and either shoot from 17 feet and in or put the ball on the floor for a couple of dribbles and create offense for himself. In the low post he is developing solid moves including an up and under, drop steps and the ability to score over his left shoulder. Kyryl has a big body which enables him to be a solid rebounder. He runs the court pretty well so he can be effective in transition and is a solid basketball athlete. Defensively he is OK. He needs to improve his aggressiveness and remain consistent with his effort. He has the tools to be a solid defender. He will never be an elite shot blocker but he will block his share on the ball. Kyryl is one of the top 10 center prospects in the 2009 class nationally.