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bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago Intriguing prospect with that size and skill set.
Borderline 3/4 star per 247 for those people who care about that sort of thing.
He also has a twin brother who is good, although not as highly rated.(Not sure if we want to go down the twins route again though. :lol: )
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bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago
The Dunkley-Distant twins and Orangeville Prep will be playing at the NPSI at RIC in a few weeks if anybody is interested in watching them. I'm not sure if any of our other recruits will be there by looking at the schedule. Ramster or Steveystuds, do you see any?

https://netscoutsbasketball.com/camps/n ... d%20Sweden.
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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago
The Dunkley-Distant twins and Orangeville Prep will be playing at the NPSI at RIC in a few weeks if anybody is interested in watching them. I'm not sure if any of our other recruits will be there by looking at the schedule. Ramster or Steveystuds, do you see any?

https://netscoutsbasketball.com/camps/n ... d%20Sweden.
We offered a few kids that will be there.
Nate Guerengomba
Luka Toews
Tyler Betsey
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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago
The Dunkley-Distant twins and Orangeville Prep will be playing at the NPSI at RIC in a few weeks if anybody is interested in watching them. I'm not sure if any of our other recruits will be there by looking at the schedule. Ramster or Steveystuds, do you see any?

https://netscoutsbasketball.com/camps/n ... d%20Sweden.
Recruiting is stealth, as much as possible, here now. There are good reasons for that from a Poker playing standpoint. For sure URi is eyeing some in this event as they do most every year.

Of interest in Day 2 last year at NPSI/RIC was Mt Zion vs Orangeburg Prep
RJ Luis had 21 points. Luis just got A10 Rookie of the Week announced yesterday. Foumena had 22 points - let that sink in

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This is a quote from Austin Carroll from an interview he just did with Chris Disano.

Always recruiting. I’d say our recruiting shifted three or four months ago after signing Cam (Estevez) and Connor (Dubsky), we decided the high school area is pretty much taken care of for now, so focusing on JUCO and transfer portal opportunities.
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steveystuds06 wrote: 1 year ago https://www.jucorecruiting.com/2023-juco-top-100

Tyson Brown at 24
Buru at 29

Get them both Archie!
In action yesterday:

Buru scored 30 pts (11-13) and 12 rebs in a win over Hutchinson.

Brown scored 20 pts (9-11) and 7 rebs in leading his team over SCF.
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Give me the relentless guy, the active guy. The guy that sees every rebound as his personal possession.
Our bigs are passive. If they are boxed out, they stay boxed out. We need a motor guy,
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bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago
Jan 14 box score. Twin Brothers - Dunkley-Distant
At the King Classic

http://www.turbostatsevents.com/site/2/ ... n22-23/101

Jan 13 box score

http://www.turbostatsevents.com/site/2/ ... on22-23/97
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Jacoi Hutchinson got Player of the Game last night

Headed to George Washington. Info on his recruiting from GW Board


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Saw on Twitter we offered a 4 star 2024 from Bishop Walsh.
Now can’t find the name/tweet.
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bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago Saw on Twitter we offered a 4 star 2024 from Bishop Walsh.
Now can’t find the name/tweet.

Congratulations @Manuoki13 on receiving a offer to play @RhodyMBB @NIBCOfficial @BWSpartansHoops

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bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago Saw on Twitter we offered a 4 star 2024 from Bishop Walsh.
Now can’t find the name/tweet.
Took a bit, but - 6'8" small forward Emmanuel Okitondo, originally from the Congo. No star ratings on the conventional sites just yet.

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SGreenwell wrote: 1 year ago
bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago Saw on Twitter we offered a 4 star 2024 from Bishop Walsh.
Now can’t find the name/tweet.
Took a bit, but - 6'8" small forward Emmanuel Okitondo, originally from the Congo. No star ratings on the conventional sites just yet.

I think the 4 star was referenced on a highlight video I played off his page…so who knows what that’s worth. But I know some people, (cough cough blue!) like that sorta thing.
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Bishop Walsh plays in the NIBC. Top competition
Starts, top rebounder on Bishop Walsh

He is 3rd in rebounding in NIBC. Top National League.

Like this offer

Go more by the level of play the team competes at and how the player ranks on his own team and what he is doing now

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Another Juco offer. 6’1” PG was shooting 48% from 3 at mid point of his season. Dodge City CC is a nationally ranked Juco.

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steveystuds06 wrote: 1 year ago
Yesterday he scored 26 pts (9-13, 8-8 FT) and 16 rebounds.
This player really intrigues me plus he has 3 years eligibility.
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Jersey77 wrote: 1 year ago
steveystuds06 wrote: 1 year ago
Yesterday he scored 26 pts (9-13, 8-8 FT) and 16 rebounds.
This player really intrigues me plus he has 3 years eligibility.
He is probably going to a high major with how good he looks. I hope I'm wrong.
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steveystuds06 wrote: 1 year ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 year ago
steveystuds06 wrote: 1 year ago
Yesterday he scored 26 pts (9-13, 8-8 FT) and 16 rebounds.
This player really intrigues me plus he has 3 years eligibility.
He is probably going to a high major with how good he looks. I hope I'm wrong.
No offers yet.
https://verbalcommits.com/players/buru-naivalurua
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Must have been a slow day if that slam made Sports Center. It was pretty good, but Sports Center?
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RJRam wrote: 1 year ago Must have been a slow day if that slam made Sports Center. It was pretty good, but Sports Center?
The daily "Top 10s" almost always have a couple highlights from all different levels and sports. Like some Rhode Island high school teams will make it on there for buzzer beaters. For January, you don't really have much football to use, so it doesn't surprise me that this was in there.
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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
Bos8 wrote: 1 year ago Offered a juco kid out of Florida named Tyson Brown
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I believe that is a solid program with good facilities in Ft Myers
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Jersey77 wrote: 1 year ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
Bos8 wrote: 1 year ago Offered a juco kid out of Florida named Tyson Brown
37.9%ft shooter. That would have to improve. Probably the biggest strength of this year's team.
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Recruiting thread, my lonely eyes turn to you.
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Iggy1979 wrote: 1 year ago Recruiting thread, my lonely eyes turn to you.
Dunkley-Distant is playing at RIC today. Rory and Jeremy are there. I wish I had remembered. I wanted to see him play.
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Maybe someone from KB went and will give us a report.
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Nice size wing/forward 6'8" or 6'9" and good shooter, would be a solid get for Bryant.

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Grasso gets high scoring 6'6" wing Aaron Davis.
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SmartyBarrett wrote: 1 year ago
Ranked as the #9 player in Mass and #13 in New England.
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Really intriguing prospect...his brother is a pro in Japan.
Newman is starting to come on as a regional power.
Umass heavily involved as well.
My good friend took his son to Newman for a visit and Rhody and Umass coaches were in the gym.
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I've seen him listed at 6'2" on one site and 5'11" on another. I know we've discussed height listings several times before, but I'd feel better if he's closer to the 6'2".
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Newman played Thursday afternoon. Toews had 10 points
Miller and 3 staff were on hand Thursday. Orangeville played Thursday and Friday. Carroll was there Friday.
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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
A lot of his points come at the rim. That's why the 5'11" is a concern. He'll have to change his game a bit.
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Good recent intel in here and video. 👍 Interesting.

Looks quick with the ball, has a good handle, keeps his head up.

Any current comps ? A quicker, more athletic Foster Loyer type, maybe ?
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He’s closer to 5’11.
I’m hoping for a Kihei Clark comp !
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bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago He’s closer to 5’11.
I’m hoping for a Kihei Clark comp !
Bar. I am not familiar with Kihei - unless I am having a brain fart, which is very possible. Hahaha

Is he a potential recruit or currently playing in college?
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Jdrums#3 wrote: 1 year ago
bigappleram wrote: 1 year ago He’s closer to 5’11.
I’m hoping for a Kihei Clark comp !
Bar. I am not familiar with Kihei - unless I am having a brain fart, which is very possible. Hahaha

Is he a potential recruit or currently playing in college?
https://virginiasports.com/player/kihei-clark/
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Thanks, Ramster.

Ooph. I am getting too slow on the up-take. I have watched him play on TV several times. He’s an excellent player.
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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago I've seen him listed at 6'2" on one site and 5'11" on another. I know we've discussed height listings several times before, but I'd feel better if he's closer to the 6'2".
On the official The Newman School Roster: Luka Toews is listed Jersey #10, Class of 2024, Hometown Tokyo, Japan, Guard, 6’2”, 175
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ramster wrote: 1 year ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago I've seen him listed at 6'2" on one site and 5'11" on another. I know we've discussed height listings several times before, but I'd feel better if he's closer to the 6'2".
On the official The Newman School Roster: Luka Toews is listed Jersey #10, Class of 2024, Hometown Tokyo, Japan, Guard, 6’2”, 175
Yes, and then there's this.
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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
ramster wrote: 1 year ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago I've seen him listed at 6'2" on one site and 5'11" on another. I know we've discussed height listings several times before, but I'd feel better if he's closer to the 6'2".
On the official The Newman School Roster: Luka Toews is listed Jersey #10, Class of 2024, Hometown Tokyo, Japan, Guard, 6’2”, 175
Yes, and then there's this.
also a 20 lb. difference.
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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
ramster wrote: 1 year ago

On the official The Newman School Roster: Luka Toews is listed Jersey #10, Class of 2024, Hometown Tokyo, Japan, Guard, 6’2”, 175
Yes, and then there's this.
also a 20 lb. difference.
Where is that from? and when?
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ramster wrote: 1 year ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
Yes, and then there's this.
also a 20 lb. difference.
Where is that from? and when?
That was from 247. But that's ok. VC has him at 5'10" :lol: https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/luka-toews
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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago
ramster wrote: 1 year ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago

also a 20 lb. difference.
Where is that from? and when?
That was from 247. But that's ok. VC has him at 5'10" :lol: https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/luka-toews
He's got moves but does look about 5'10""
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He recently played against Elmarko Jackson. Jackson is a 4* PG who is going to Kansas

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Billyboy78 wrote: 1 year ago He recently played against Elmarko Jackson. Jackson is a 4* PG who is going to Kansas

Do you have any pics side by side so we can see his actual height against Jackson?
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Luka is a great floor general. The few times I saw him play, he had some absolutely ridiculous assists. He is a creative passer. Very strong in the pick and roll. He will need to add a lot of bulk to his frame because D1 guards will bully him. When I first saw him I thought he looked more like a low-major player but he seems to be getting better and better...It wouldn't surprise me to see him play in the A10.
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