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With Butts now committed, does Dan Hurley do what he did with Terrell last year and just follow Mann around the AAU circuit all summer and make Mann his clear number one priority???

Yes, Dan can just make the young Mann his best friend this Summer...

Alex Kline reports Mann is on a visit to PC today.

Must just be a curiosity visit.

Obviously a long way away from anything definite happening with Mann's recruitment, but what a kick in the balls that would be!

Maybe we should send him the "recruiting" pics for both schools from another thread on this board..

Having relocated to South County with his Mom, I'm sure he's seen a lot of what the area has to offer. It's good that he gets the chance to see the wonderfulness that is "Friar Nation!" (Tongue is firmly in cheek for those that thing I'm speaking positively about the team to the north.)

I though his mom just saw him off to NC for the camp?


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Terance Mann (2015) rescheduled his visit to Providence College for August 1st, due to his traveling from Kevin Durant Camp.

It was in DC, just for the weekend.

I wonder why Mann keeps dropping down the rankings? Any thoughts? As we know rankings don't mean all that much in the end.

CT Rhody wrote:I wonder why Mann keeps dropping down the rankings? Any thoughts? As we know rankings don't mean all that much in the end.

Related to how well he's been playing.

I would not be so concerned about Mann's (or any player's) ranking now.
Most important to ranking for elite players is the upcoming Championship for EYBL in mid July at the Peach Jam in South Carolina. Top 24 Teams 17U and the Top 16 Teams for 16U. High Percentage of the D1 Coaches plus Assistants attend this every year. URI Staff always attends.

Some Players of Interest for URI on Teams that have Qualified for 17U:
BABC (Boston) Terrance Mann, Bruce Brown
Team Final (Pa) Levan Alston, Ahmad Gilbert
CIA Bounce (Canada) Dillon Brooks
Team Scan (NYC) Tyus Battle
Boston based Elite Expressions did not qualify this year.

From recent interview with Mann on June 16th:
http://www.d1circuit.com/news_article/s ... _id=790853

AK: How's recruitment going so far? Anyone on the top of your list?
TM: Nothing new (after the regular season). No one is currently at the top of my list, I'll probably make my decision mid-fall. I'll have visits in August, but haven't scheduled any yet.
AK: What would you say is the biggest deciding factor? Academics? Playing time? Coach?
TM: All of the above.

Tyus Battle? He's of interest to everyone, like Louisville, Kentucky, etc.

Lamar Stevens plays for 16U Team Final, too.

Iggy1979 wrote:

CT Rhody wrote:I wonder why Mann keeps dropping down the rankings? Any thoughts? As we know rankings don't mean all that much in the end.

Related to how well he's been playing.

And Georgetown no longer seems involved. Don't underestimate that on these rankings. A lot of them are tied to the schools pusuing them.

From sources close he has no interest in G'town, didn't like his visit. Any decision making from him is a long ways away IMO.

Interesting, given that's where his mother went to school.

He's definitely still evolving as a player, and that comes with some inconsistency, but there's a lot there to love.

Love it!

that cant be bad!

Is it permissible for him to do informal workouts and scrimmage with our players while he is in RI ?

as in pick up games at mackal and tootell? yeah

Why is it any different than the Murphys always playing at URI?

It isn't. Some people are just worriers.

Would be great news indeed if his G'Town visit went poorly. Gotta think that we'll always be a dark horse candidate in his recruitment, given the access that Hurley will have to him.

Sometimes I feel better when we arent mentioned on those predictions. They are usually wrong until they get changed right before a guy signs.

The challenge for the staff is it won't be easy to recruit another guard when you have three talented young guards.

We have 6 scholarship guards and 6 scholarship forwards, I don't see why Mann wouldn't be able to get significant PT in a system that will be geared towards a three guard offense. Four guys (Mathews, Mann, Terrell, and Garrett) to fill those three spots in 2015 sounds good to me.

Exactly, sell the 3 guard system, 120 minutes for 4 guards = average of 30 minutes/game per guard. And yes, I know they won't be going 3 guard for entire games, but the recruits don't need to be told that part...

It seems Dan's dream scenario are 3 dynamic and athletic guards that can score in a variety of ways and defend their position, a stretch 4 and a banger at the 5. Getting closer, that "banger" or bruising interior presence is what we are missing.

Could recruit it, or could develop it. We do have a couple candidate in house but they all have a long way to go to be the ideal guy.

bigappleram wrote:It seems Dan's dream scenario are 3 dynamic and athletic guards that can score in a variety of ways and defend their position, a stretch 4 and a banger at the 5. Getting closer, that "banger" or bruising interior presence is what we are missing.

Watson looks like a banger. He's a big kid. But I'm guessing he's not big enough to play the 5? I still have no idea on Watson's game. He's the only player on the team I haven't seen play.

I apologize in advance if this has been covered already, but would Mann tie up a scholarship if he committed to URI? Since his mother is an employee, would he get a full ride?

Section104 wrote:I apologize in advance if this has been covered already, but would Mann tie up a scholarship if he committed to URI? Since his mother is an employee, would he get a full ride?

Like past players, he would not count as a scholarship. However, as we've also seen with past players, it can complicate matters when it comes to roster construction if something were to happen with the parent's employment status.

DLF would have to murder Dr. Dooley to get fired in the next few years.
She's off to a great start in recruiting, and seems to bring a lot to the table.

Mann also impressed, earning praise from Scout.com’s Evan Daniels who called Mann’s performance in the tournament finals an “eye-opening outing and an inspiring effort.”

Francisco also noted Mann in his recap for ESPN.com equating the rising Tilton senior to the “best glue guy” in the field.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.c ... rising.php

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Boston College was 4 deep for Terance Mann tonight. Making a big push for the local product.

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I think it's because he has the "glue guy" tag.

This was said elsewhere about Mann regarding some of the inconsistencies in his ranking, and I think there's some truth to it. This July period is all about reassessing the guys you've put energy into watching to see if they're still a good fit; not a good fit doesn't mean not a good player.

I thought this was a pretty good write-up on him, with a relevant point at the end. BC and PC are sending a lot of looks his way, though.

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014/07 ... day-recap/

Terance Mann/6’5 BABC 2015
Mann has been known for being able to really fill it up on the scoreboard, however he primarily acted as a facilitator with the ball in his hands on Friday as the long and well-mannered kid got it done with the ball in his hands. He isn’t super-fast and doesn’t blow you away with anything other than his size, yet he gets the job done on the floor, doesn’t turn it over, and makes good reads with the rock in his hands whenever he is attacking off of the hesitation dribble. Whichever programs gains ahold of the rising senior, of whom his mother is a coach on the URI women’s staff, should be excited to gain ahold of such a giant ceiling in 2015.

2015 Terance Mann has become a priority New England region recruit, but spoke briefly on the fact that he may want to get outside of the area for his college ball.

So, we're supposed to throw up our hands and let BC and PC grab him?
Makes no sense. He'd be an ideal swingman here.
If he wants to go outside of New England, that's another matter.

In general, schools prioritize players differently, doesn't mean they've given up on a recruiting battles. Specifically, this staff has beaten out both PC and BC before, so they're not put off of the fight. Mann seems great, but he's not the only answer- and that's without the other situational factors.

Mann's Statistics at the Pach Jam
BABC 63-58 loss to Team Scan
31 minutes, 6-16 fg, 0-3 on threes, 2-5 ft, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 0 turnovers, 14 points
BABC 50-46 win over Boo Williams
31 minutes, 2-13 fg, 0-2 on threes, 3-7 ft, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 7 points
BABC 66-64 win over Spiece Indy Heat
26 minutes, 4-10 fg, 0-0 on threes, 0-0 ft, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 8 points

I'll take Mann on my Keaney Blue team any day.

Mann has impressed Coaches at the widely attended Peach Jam and will see interest expand considerably.
Bruce Brown has also played very well for BABC

I don't think anyone has said anything bad about Mann or that they wouldn't take him. One step further I think we would all be ecstatic to land Mann.

Just talking about him.

I think it would be huge to keep him here with his various local ties(obviously his mom, his AAU team, New England).

Bright future beckons for Lowell's Mann
http://www.lowellsun.com/news/...ns-lowells-mann

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I don't think anyone has said anything bad about Mann or that they wouldn't take him. One step further I think we would all be ecstatic to land Mann.

Just talking about him.

I think it would be huge to keep him here with his various local ties(obviously his mom, his AAU team, New England).

I didn't say they did. Just posting his latest statistics and that I would take him in a minute.

Boston College made quite a statement for both Brown and Terance Mann alike on Friday night as head coach Jim Christian arrived with all three of his assistant coaches.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.c ... ch-Jam.php

BFC wrote:

Boston College made quite a statement for both Brown and Terance Mann alike on Friday night as head coach Jim Christian arrived with all three of his assistant coaches.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.c ... ch-Jam.php

Can't be surprised by BC trying to get in with the kids in their backyard, hopefully we can stay strong and get a few of them to come a little further south

I thought only three coaches could be recruiting at the same time?

Terance Mann/6’5 BABC 2015
Mann has been known for being able to really fill it up on the scoreboard, however he primarily acted as a facilitator with the ball in his hands on Friday as the long and well-mannered kid got it done with the ball in his hands. He isn’t super-fast and doesn’t blow you away with anything other than his size, yet he gets the job done on the floor, doesn’t turn it over, and makes good reads with the rock in his hands whenever he is attacking off of the hesitation dribble. Whichever programs gains ahold of the rising senior, of whom his mother is a coach on the URI women’s staff, should be excited to gain ahold of such a giant ceiling in 2015.

RECRUITING NOTES:
2015 Terance Mann has become a priority New England region recruit, but spoke briefly on the fact that he may want to get outside of the area for his college ball.

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014/07 ... day-recap/

I wonder if there is an angle to his recruiting that goes something like.....

Stay at home with your family, get developed by DH. Right into the trail he has that the St B's guys blazed.

EC is clearly the model so far.

I just think Uri and DH can give a more stable environment/more likely road for Mann to reach his ceiling.

He's considered really good but does a lot. On a team like Kansas or one of these blue bloods, he won't get the chance to handle the ball and be all things to the team. Top teams want guys that fill a role. Here he can flourish as a do everything star. Along with the stability of home.