'20 NY C - Isaiah Richards (Louisiana at Lafayette)

[FDshoes]

Richards reaponded to a rhody question today on twitter about a possible visit. With a simple "time will tell." Response.

[DC_Rams]

I'm not sure how I am supposed to interpret this. Does that mean this is our fall back guy?

I don't know what our other options are. We have to get a big somewhere. Unless we've got someone that we don't know about, why not at least get a visit scheduled with Isaiah?

Others on the Board would know better than me on this subject but I believe Coach Cox always wants to get the commitment on the official visit (or within days of it). In order to do that he needs to commit from Rhody’s side on the visit. So he only offers Official Visits to a recruit he is willing to commit to. I could be wrong about this but that is my understanding. Hurley did the same thing when he was here.

Accurate.

[reckless jake]

I don't know, but it seems like if we could afford to burn a schollie on DJ to sit on the bench for an entire season and watch, we could take a chance on Richards.

It doesn't appear we are involved with a lot of bigs and he's being recruited pretty hard by St. Bonaventure who have a history of finding under the radar big men who can play.

[DC_Rams]

I don't know, but it seems like if we could afford to burn a schollie on DJ to sit on the bench for an entire season and watch, we could take a chance on Richards.

It doesn't appear we are involved with a lot of bigs and he's being recruited pretty hard by St. Bonaventure who have a history of finding under the radar big men who can play.

It doesn’t appear that way because the staff prefers it that way.

A big is their #1 priority.

Because it’s not publicized, don’t assume the staff is working. They are.

[Rhody83]

[TrevlontRook3]

Any updates on other schools interest? Clearly we need a new big and I agree that it must be the teams #1 priority but what are the chances we get Richards vs another incoming freshmen recruit vs a transfer after the season?

[TrevlontRook3]

Also what about our Naheem McCleod from last years recruiting class. As I recall he chose FSU last minute over us which hit me really hard, it would have been nice to have him training a year under Cyril. I found one older article saying he’s not on FSUs rosters for not meeting requirements. Guess no chance of transfer but just tosing it out and looking for others thoughts

[SGreenwell]

Also what about our Naheem McCleod from last years recruiting class. As I recall he chose FSU last minute over us which hit me really hard, it would have been nice to have him training a year under Cyril. I found one older article saying he’s not on FSUs rosters for not meeting requirements. Guess no chance of transfer but just tosing it out and looking for others thoughts

At least from a Google and Twitter search, there hasn't been anything new on him since Florida State removed him from their roster. If he was academically ineligible, he could be at a junior college or prep school trying to boost his grades or credits; that could explain the radio silence. He's also 7'3", so who knows? He could just re-surface in the NBADL or some European league, and never play college ball.

[Rhody83]

Also what about our Naheem McCleod from last years recruiting class. As I recall he chose FSU last minute over us which hit me really hard, it would have been nice to have him training a year under Cyril. I found one older article saying he’s not on FSUs rosters for not meeting requirements. Guess no chance of transfer but just tosing it out and looking for others thoughts

At least from a Google and Twitter search, there hasn't been anything new on him since Florida State removed him from their roster. If he was academically ineligible, he could be at a junior college or prep school trying to boost his grades or credits; that could explain the radio silence. He's also 7'3", so who knows? He could just re-surface in the NBADL or some European league, and never play college ball.

He is enrolled at FSU and is an academic redshirt. Just like Obi Toppin did at Dayton.

[DeanDome88]

I like guys who play D and eat glass and this young man seems to fit the description.

[CamsRams]

Is Richards up this weekend for a visit?

[Rhody83]

Is Richards up this weekend for a visit?

No

[The Dude]

For once I'd love to see URI have some kind of super squad that strikes fear into the heart of their opponents! Richards and Harris would put that paint on lock down! Trying to keep positive vibes man.
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[Rhody83]

You can watch Isaiah tonight on BallerTV if you have a subscription

[Rhody74]

Is Richards the fallback if Akeem doesn’t sign? Or are we involved with other bigs?

[DC_Rams]

Is Richards the fallback if Akeem doesn’t sign? Or are we involved with other bigs?

Option 2

[Rhody83]

[Rhody83]

[reef]

Uh oh we competing with VCU again ??!

[rhodyfan3000]

Pull the trigger on this kid.

Yes, you might lose the other guy, but you might end up with both. Something tells me their skill sets are about as different as CL and Harris, so just plan on getting both.

[wgracie99]

Uh oh we competing with VCU again ??!

He was here to see "us" blow the doors off VCU. That has to be worth something...???

[Billyboy78]

Uh oh we competing with VCU again ??!

He was here to see "us" blow the doors off VCU. That has to be worth something...???

He wasn't here.

[wgracie99]

Uh oh we competing with VCU again ??!

He was here to see "us" blow the doors off VCU. That has to be worth something...???

He wasn't here.

My bad - thought he was coming.

[SmartyBarrett]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe he was in attendance for the UMass game, not VCU.

[Rhodymob05]

There were definitely recruits at VCU.

[SmartyBarrett]

There were definitely recruits at VCU.

Definitely. Just not Richards.

[Billyboy78]

Just found out he was at the UMass game. I don't think it had been reported.

[RamIt!]

Just found out he was at the UMass game. I don't think it had been reported.

I had a feeling someone was there at the UMASS game. Spotted a kid with a purple hat and jean jacket sitting behind the bench in the usual spot recruits sit.

[DC_Rams]

Just found out he was at the UMass game. I don't think it had been reported.

I had a feeling someone was there at the UMASS game. Spotted a kid with a purple hat and jean jacket sitting behind the bench in the usual spot recruits sit.

At this point, it’s between Richards and Akeem.

[wpbrown8267]

Just found out he was at the UMass game. I don't think it had been reported.

I had a feeling someone was there at the UMASS game. Spotted a kid with a purple hat and jean jacket sitting behind the bench in the usual spot recruits sit.

At this point, it’s between Richards and Akeem.

Also, according to your intel a week or so ago, priority is Akeem, then fallback is Richards...correct?

[rambone 78]

Waiting for Akeem to decide could likely cost us Richards as well.

He's getting more offers like VCU.

I would think they can't wait much longer.

[Rhody83]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe he was in attendance for the UMass game, not VCU.

He was at the URI games vs UMass.

[Billyboy78]

His twitter
https://twitter.com/_BigZay24

[rhodyfan3000]

I'm starting to get a little nervous here. Must not panic.

I don't want to see an Ogundele 2.0 scenario, where Akeem markets himself up to a P5 team and then watch Richards goto VCU.

At the same time I don't want to blow this for TJ.

I realize that no two players are alike, but Akeem reminds of CL while Richards reminds of Antwan. Both in the 6'7" range. Akeem reminds of freshman CL where he was 6'7, but 6'9 with the 'fro. Richards is either 6'7 or 6'8, difficult to get a read from the pictures.

I hope we don't come up empty handed. Don't forget, we are losing CL and we lost Dana Tate, so our frontcourt need is potentially 2 players, but we need one minimum.

[Rhody83]

The entire SCA team was at the game with their coach.

[SandorClegane]

Sign this kid up.

[Ramulous]

I saw TJ with Isaiah after the game.....the UMass game.....may have been an unofficial visit however.....

[rambone 78]

Something needs to pop, and soon.

[Billyboy78]

The next signing date isn't until April 15th, so these kids might take a while to decide.

[TruePoint]

Something needs to pop, and soon.

Otherwise we will have to panic! Because...why not?

[reef]

Is it possible we can get both ?? Or is that unlikely??

[ramster]

Something needs to pop, and soon.

Otherwise we will have to panic! Because...why not?

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[rhodyfan3000]

Push it.

All hands on deck.

Arrruuuuuuugggaaaaaa!

Danger, Will Robinson!

[rhodyfan3000]

Let us not forget, that we said "Go tear up Monmouth, Bones!"

And now we have to contend with him for the next 3 years at VCU. I would rather much avoid that this time around, if it's all the same to everyone.

[DeanDome88]

Just found out he was at the UMass game. I don't think it had been reported.

I had a feeling someone was there at the UMASS game. Spotted a kid with a purple hat and jean jacket sitting behind the bench in the usual spot recruits sit.

At this point, it’s between Richards and Akeem.

I am wondering why not both. Do you know if the staff is saving a scholarship for a grad transfer?

[SGreenwell]

I had a feeling someone was there at the UMASS game. Spotted a kid with a purple hat and jean jacket sitting behind the bench in the usual spot recruits sit.

At this point, it’s between Richards and Akeem.

I am wondering why not both. Do you know if the staff is saving a scholarship for a grad transfer?

They're both 2020 centers. Even if they say they're OK with it, it seems like you'd be setting yourself up for some headaches or a transfer in the fall, when they're both fighting for a lineup spot and playing time. And, I doubt they're both OK with it anyway - Why would you sign up with a program to immediately be in a position battle?

[DeanDome88]

At this point, it’s between Richards and Akeem.

I am wondering why not both. Do you know if the staff is saving a scholarship for a grad transfer?

They're both 2020 centers. Even if they say they're OK with it, it seems like you'd be setting yourself up for some headaches or a transfer in the fall, when they're both fighting for a lineup spot and playing time. And, I doubt they're both OK with it anyway - Why would you sign up with a program to immediately be in a position battle?

I have considered that and you may be correct but Cox seems open to playing big and starts two bigs now so having 4 on the team doesn't seem to be too many from my point of view.

[Rhody83]

I am wondering why not both. Do you know if the staff is saving a scholarship for a grad transfer?

They're both 2020 centers. Even if they say they're OK with it, it seems like you'd be setting yourself up for some headaches or a transfer in the fall, when they're both fighting for a lineup spot and playing time. And, I doubt they're both OK with it anyway - Why would you sign up with a program to immediately be in a position battle?

I have considered that and you may be correct but Cox seems open to playing big and starts two bigs now so having 4 on the team doesn't seem to be too many from my point of view.

I don’t think the 3rd open scholarship will be used on a ‘20.

[rhodylaw]

I am wondering why not both. Do you know if the staff is saving a scholarship for a grad transfer?

They're both 2020 centers. Even if they say they're OK with it, it seems like you'd be setting yourself up for some headaches or a transfer in the fall, when they're both fighting for a lineup spot and playing time. And, I doubt they're both OK with it anyway - Why would you sign up with a program to immediately be in a position battle?

I have considered that and you may be correct but Cox seems open to playing big and starts two bigs now so having 4 on the team doesn't seem to be too many from my point of view.

I don’t think we need a 4th big because we have Toppin.

[DeanDome88]

They're both 2020 centers. Even if they say they're OK with it, it seems like you'd be setting yourself up for some headaches or a transfer in the fall, when they're both fighting for a lineup spot and playing time. And, I doubt they're both OK with it anyway - Why would you sign up with a program to immediately be in a position battle?

I have considered that and you may be correct but Cox seems open to playing big and starts two bigs now so having 4 on the team doesn't seem to be too many from my point of view.

I don’t think we need a 4th big because we have Toppin.

I do love his length, athleticism, and fearlessness hopefully he continues to fill out to become a force underneath the basket. You make a good point.