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ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago

jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago On that jucorecruiting.com website, Buru is listed 5 spots below Tyson Brown, at #29 for their Top-100 JUCO list:

https://www.jucorecruiting.com/2023-juco-top-100

Tracey is #42.

Tyson Brown is #24
Buru Naivalurua is #29

Would Always Wright be in this same Top 100 Listing? It includes both Freshmen and Sophomores, correct?
Maybe just not in it because he is a Freshman and Brown and Naivalurua had 2 years to develop statistics?

No, look at my post above jcru’s they seperate the true freshman away from the top 100 JUCO

4Diffs wrote: ↑1 year ago I do not follow this like I used to, and JCRU do not think I am being hypocritical here as it might sound like I am, but I was hoping for Pride, you guys got my hopes up there. But Oakland and Chattanooga were the other two finalists. Yes stars do not matter much but who else is recruiting them usually does. Kortright's list out of high school was much better than this list. Let's hope he is underrecruited and turns out to be a good player. Welcome aboard Always and pardon my cynicism above as I have not seen you play for one second.

And California apparently.

Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago

ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago

jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago On that jucorecruiting.com website, Buru is listed 5 spots below Tyson Brown, at #29 for their Top-100 JUCO list:

https://www.jucorecruiting.com/2023-juco-top-100

Tracey is #42.

Tyson Brown is #24
Buru Naivalurua is #29

Would Always Wright be in this same Top 100 Listing? It includes both Freshmen and Sophomores, correct?
Maybe just not in it because he is a Freshman and Brown and Naivalurua had 2 years to develop statistics?

No, look at my post above jcru’s they seperate the true freshman away from the top 100 JUCO

I saw the Top 50 Freshmen, but could Wright still have been included in Top 100? The Top 50 Freshmen was alphabetical with Always first because it sorted by 1st name?

I think if Archie wants this kid I have to believe he will be good . If you are concerned about who else was recruiting Wright , tell me where was all the recruiting of Tyler koleck who is now a star at Marquette. We have to trust Archie. He has a proven track record of finding under valued recruiits
especially at Dayton.

So we should not question an Archie recruit ever for any reason?
I think some of the discussion revolves around trying to understand how good the guy is. Not about whether or not he should have been offered and signed.
Is he the starting PG from day 1?

No idea.

Let the battles for playing time minutes and starting line up positions begin

ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago

Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago

ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago

Tyson Brown is #24
Buru Naivalurua is #29

Would Always Wright be in this same Top 100 Listing? It includes both Freshmen and Sophomores, correct?
Maybe just not in it because he is a Freshman and Brown and Naivalurua had 2 years to develop statistics?

No, look at my post above jcru’s they seperate the true freshman away from the top 100 JUCO

I saw the Top 50 Freshmen, but could Wright still have been included in Top 100? The Top 50 Freshmen was alphabetical with Always first because it sorted by 1st name?

Yes some of the freshman are probably better than some in the top 100 list

Do I know why they aren’t in the list? No clue

luke wrote: ↑1 year ago I think if Archie wants this kid I have to believe he will be good . If you are concerned about who else was recruiting Wright , tell me where was all the recruiting of Tyler koleck who is now a star at Marquette. We have to trust Archie. He has a proven track record of finding under valued recruiits
especially at Dayton.

We can always go back to Jermaine Harris too. Recruited by Kansas and remember how bad he was?

FWIW ,according to this his brother All is the #2 prospect in Missouri class of 2024. 6- 4 SG

I think a good question is how close is the competition he played in JUCO to division 1.

He thoroughly dominated as a true freshman and his shooting and asisst numbers are ridiculous.

He looks incredibly skilled and plenty athletic in that highlight.

His dad is Joe Wright who played at Kansas State and played pro ball for 13 years in Europe and South America.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago His dad is Joe Wright who played at Kansas State and played pro ball for 13 years in Europe and South America.

Check this out about his dad.

Joseph Eugene Wright (born April 1, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player. Wright holds the single season scoring record in the Úrvalsdeild karla when he averaged 46.6 points per game during the 1992–1993 season. In 1992 he set the single game scoring record in the Korisliiga when he scored 79 points. (en)

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago I think a good question is how close is the competition he played in JUCO to division 1.

He thoroughly dominated as a true freshman and his shooting and asisst numbers are ridiculous.

He looks incredibly skilled and plenty athletic in that highlight.

Obviously not a real fair comparison but NEO did play against Indian Hills one of the best juco teams and Hutchinson which has a strong reputation.
Both those programs put out many Div.1 players.

Wright did perform well in both those games:
Against Hutch: 23 pts (8-13 FG)/ 6 assists
Against IH: 16 pts (7-15 FG) / 5 rebs.

giovanni wrote: ↑1 year ago

He's a great shooter.

rhodyram22 wrote: ↑1 year ago

giovanni wrote: ↑1 year ago

He's a great shooter.

According to some here, every other player we’ve recruited since this board started has been a great shooter as well

Chance Stephens Jr?

giovanni wrote: ↑1 year ago

Interesting, this shout-out from Jack Godar who I believe covers SLU for A10 Talk.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

rhodyram22 wrote: ↑1 year ago

giovanni wrote: ↑1 year ago

He's a great shooter.

According to some here, every other player we’ve recruited since this board started has been a great shooter as well

Instead of focusing on posters, how about give us your perspective on this signing?

One more thing I found out about his dad. He is the CEO of the Cayman Classic.

giovanni wrote: ↑1 year ago FWIW ,according to this his brother All is the #2 prospect in Missouri class of 2024. 6- 4 SG

Kenny and Benny Sander are already following All on twitter.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago One more thing I found out about his dad. He is the CEO of the Cayman Classic.

Did Archie win that thing with Dayton?

We have always had the best Wright brothers. Stanley and Jimmy!

Recent highlights. Definitely has some skills.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago Recent highlights. Definitely has some skills.

agree but there was zero defense going on in that film. I will wait to see him against D1 defenses

From what I've seen from all of the videos , Wright has a very quick and smooth crossover dribble which should help him get his own shots. That
is something you can see regardless of the competion he was facing.

theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago Recent highlights. Definitely has some skills.

agree but there was zero defense going on in that film. I will wait to see him against D1 defenses

Yes, defenses will be tougher, but he has a variety of shots and handles and passes well.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago

theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago Recent highlights. Definitely has some skills.

agree but there was zero defense going on in that film. I will wait to see him against D1 defenses

Yes, defenses will be tougher, but he has a variety of shots and handles and passes well.

He really plays like Bray. Only bigger and more poised. More textbook looking of a shot and obviously doesn't force it too much since he shot 49%.

I know we have compared a lot of guys to Bray, but he really looks like him.

I think he needs to put on at least 10 pounds before the season.

Son of a player. Would imagine he brings high IQ and feel for the game. Would also imagine this is who Archie has pegged as our starting PG going into preseason. 40%+ from three and his size should translate to A10.

Also was reminded by a trusted source that Archie made his mark with 2 and 3 star kids.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago

theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago Recent highlights. Definitely has some skills.

agree but there was zero defense going on in that film. I will wait to see him against D1 defenses

Yes, defenses will be tougher, but he has a variety of shots and handles and passes well.

No doubt. Hope it translates to D1. Nice floaters and in the paint shots.

Defense is his biggest question mark.

I have not watched much of his game video’s but, we need 3 point shooters and he can shoot, so that’s a positive. Having a PG who is a threat from 3 will help us.

Good signing. Buru next please!

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago

theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago

agree but there was zero defense going on in that film. I will wait to see him against D1 defenses

Yes, defenses will be tougher, but he has a variety of shots and handles and passes well.

He really plays like Bray. Only bigger and more poised. More textbook looking of a shot and obviously doesn't force it too much since he shot 49%.

I know we have compared a lot of guys to Bray, but he really looks like him.

I think he needs to put on at least 10 pounds before the season.

He plays defense, Freeman didn't

I like the athleticism and shot making. Welcome aboard! Now let's get some bigs.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

rhodyram22 wrote: ↑1 year ago

giovanni wrote: ↑1 year ago

He's a great shooter.

According to some here, every other player we’ve recruited since this board started has been a great shooter as well

I don't know R15. I'm just pointing out that he was a great shooter this year. Who knows if it'll translate well to the A10.

Director of Player Development Christen Cunningham was involved in the recruitment, it seems. He's a Kentucky native so may be driving some of the Midwest connections.

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 year ago Director of Player Development Christen Cunningham was involved in the recruitment, it seems. He's a Kentucky native so may be driving some of the Midwest connections.

I noticed that too. Would he recommend him to one of our coaches like Kenny? Obviously, he can't recruit anybody.

From Bill Koch article


Wright ran with Michael Porter Jr. Elite on the grassroots circuit last spring before enrolling at NEO. URI assistant coach Kenny Johnson served as his lead recruiter and director of player development Christen Cunningham was in steady contact. Rams head coach Archie Miller helped close Wright during his trip here.

The more I learn, the more I like this pick up.

Great scorer and weak defender in the games I watched. I’ll always take a shot maker like this. Hopefully he can score as well at our level.

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago Wait! Is Always Wright better than Dick Hole???

Funny you mention that....have they ever been seen in the same room together?

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 year ago The more I learn, the more I like this pick up.

My thoughts exactly, think we got a good one here

Watching Alway's highlight video again. Not only can he finish with his left hand, but her can dunk with it in the open court as well. I usually don't pay much attention to dunks but I can't remember seeing any player using his off hand to dunk the ball in the open court. Maybe I'm an outlier. Has anyone else seen someone do this? It's impressive. The whole video is impressive.

Archie's Carrier Stats:

Season G GS MP FG FGA FG% 2P 2PA 2P% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS

1997-98 32 9 720 70 179 .391 15 49 .306 55 130 .423 42 48 .875 35 50 10 0 47 66 237
1998-99 3 0 42 8 10 .800 1 1 1.00 7 9 .778 2 2 1.00 4 6 2 0 8 3 25 (Red Shirt)
1999-00 34 1 517 45 138 .326 3 22 .136 42 116 .362 28 35 .800 35 55 13 0 35 49 160
2000-01 20 11 435 59 102 .578 17 29 .586 42 73 .575 26 32 .813 26 40 12 0 31 30 186
2001-02 34 31 966 98 231 .424 26 50 .520 72 181 .398 67 78 .859 48 97 44 0 44 71 335

Career 123 52 2680 280 660 .424 62 151 .411 218 509 .428 165 195 .846 148 248 81 0 165 219 943

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 year ago Watching Alway's highlight video again. Not only can he finish with his left hand, but her can dunk with it in the open court as well. I usually don't pay much attention to dunks but I can't remember seeing any player using his off hand to dunk the ball in the open court. Maybe I'm an outlier. Has anyone else seen someone do this? It's impressive. The whole video is impressive.

Hundreds of players can do this.

Pretty sure Tckhiou did it this year.

Dunking in a wide open court with your opposite hand really doesn't prove much.

Remember people were acting like Mike Layssard was going to be all world because he dunked hard in warm ups?

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 year ago Watching Alway's highlight video again. Not only can he finish with his left hand, but her can dunk with it in the open court as well. I usually don't pay much attention to dunks but I can't remember seeing any player using his off hand to dunk the ball in the open court. Maybe I'm an outlier. Has anyone else seen someone do this? It's impressive. The whole video is impressive.

Hundreds of players can do this.

Pretty sure Tckhiou did it this year.

Dunking in a wide open court with your opposite hand really doesn't prove much.

Remember people were acting like Mike Layssard was going to be all world because he dunked hard in warm ups?

I’ll have to pay closer attention. Thanks.

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 year ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 year ago Watching Alway's highlight video again. Not only can he finish with his left hand, but her can dunk with it in the open court as well. I usually don't pay much attention to dunks but I can't remember seeing any player using his off hand to dunk the ball in the open court. Maybe I'm an outlier. Has anyone else seen someone do this? It's impressive. The whole video is impressive.

Hundreds of players can do this.

Pretty sure Tckhiou did it this year.

Dunking in a wide open court with your opposite hand really doesn't prove much.

Remember people were acting like Mike Layssard was going to be all world because he dunked hard in warm ups?

I’ll have to pay closer attention. Thanks.

It's cool to see and shows their athleticism, but I wouldn't look too much into it as far as on court production goes.

As Billyboy said the father is CEO of Cayman Island Classic

So when will we be playing in this tourney?

steviep123 wrote: ↑1 year ago So when will we be playing in this tourney?

Didn’t we play in it last year