General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022-23

[Dino611]

Interesting

[Rhody74]

Maybe the guy from Nigeria/New Zealand isn’t coming after all?

[Jdrums#3]

6’7” 255. Big boy, right there. I wouldn’t want to run into him on a pick.

If he runs well he’d make a nice tight end after he’s done with bb.

[ramster]

Same high school as Devale DJ “The Tarantula” Johnson

[Billyboy78]

Weren't we mentioned with Traore before? I swear I remember that name and that video of him.

[Jersey77]

Weren't we mentioned with Traore before? I swear I remember that name and that video of him.

Yes, it was previously mentioned he was supposed to visit in May.

[Billyboy78]

Looking at some of the box scores of Traore. This is one from March of this year. Looks like he was in foul trouble as he had 4 fouls in 22 minutes. But in those 22 minutes, he had 23 points and 14 rebounds. Impressive!

https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2020- ... w=boxscore

[Jdrums#3]

Is the staff thinking Nwafor reclassifies to ‘23 and Traore signs for two seasons therefore, having them both here together for one year (before Traore graduates)? Or, is it possible another scholly is expected to open up due to someone leaving?

[SGreenwell]

Is the staff thinking Nwafor reclassifies to ‘23 and Traore signs for two seasons therefore, having them both here together for one year (before Traore graduates)? Or, is it possible another scholly is expected to open up due to someone leaving?

I think that's a safe assumption, yeah. Nwafor could reclassify, plus, all of our frontcourt is untested in D-I basketball. There's gonna be some churn.

I should have some time today, so I'll search for / create a thread for Traore.

[RJRam]

Looking at some of the box scores of Traore. This is one from March of this year. Looks like he was in foul trouble as he had 4 fouls in 22 minutes. But in those 22 minutes, he had 23 points and 14 rebounds. Impressive!

https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2020- ... w=boxscore

I believe he played at Chipola College last year, or at least the beginning of the season. His name doesn't show up in box scores after mid-season. He had very little PT. The box score from your link is Allen County. I think it was from 20-21. The various videos show he likes to attack the rim, both on offense and defense. I didn't see any jump shots at all.

[Jersey77]

Looking at some of the box scores of Traore. This is one from March of this year. Looks like he was in foul trouble as he had 4 fouls in 22 minutes. But in those 22 minutes, he had 23 points and 14 rebounds. Impressive!

https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2020- ... w=boxscore

I believe he played at Chipola College last year, or at least the beginning of the season. His name doesn't show up in box scores after mid-season. He had very little PT. The box score from your link is Allen County. I think it was from 20-21. The various videos show he likes to attack the rim, both on offense and defense. I didn't see any jump shots at all.

Played in 20 games for Chipola 21-22.
Averaged 2.4 pts/ 53.8% FG/ 46.2% FT, 2 rebs.

[RJRam]

Looking at some of the box scores of Traore. This is one from March of this year. Looks like he was in foul trouble as he had 4 fouls in 22 minutes. But in those 22 minutes, he had 23 points and 14 rebounds. Impressive!

https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2020- ... w=boxscore

I believe he played at Chipola College last year, or at least the beginning of the season. His name doesn't show up in box scores after mid-season. He had very little PT. The box score from your link is Allen County. I think it was from 20-21. The various videos show he likes to attack the rim, both on offense and defense. I didn't see any jump shots at all.

Played in 20 games for Chipola 21-22.
Averaged 2.4 pts/ 53.8% FG/ 46.2% FT, 2 rebs.

My bad. He does play throughout the season, but not much in close games. Not a major player off the bench. They played a 36 game season.

[Jersey77]

I believe he played at Chipola College last year, or at least the beginning of the season. His name doesn't show up in box scores after mid-season. He had very little PT. The box score from your link is Allen County. I think it was from 20-21. The various videos show he likes to attack the rim, both on offense and defense. I didn't see any jump shots at all.

Played in 20 games for Chipola 21-22.
Averaged 2.4 pts/ 53.8% FG/ 46.2% FT, 2 rebs.

My bad. He does play throughout the season, but not much in close games. Not a major player off the bench. They played a 36 game season.

Do we know for sure he is visiting this week or that we have even offered him?

If so and he does enroll at least he will give us another strong body in the paint.
I wouldn't expect a big impact or much offensive contribution from him.

[Ramfan22]

Played in 20 games for Chipola 21-22.
Averaged 2.4 pts/ 53.8% FG/ 46.2% FT, 2 rebs.

My bad. He does play throughout the season, but not much in close games. Not a major player off the bench. They played a 36 game season.

Do we know for sure he is visiting this week or that we have even offered him?

If so and he does enroll at least he will give us another strong body in the paint.
I wouldn't expect a big impact or much offensive contribution from him.

He is on campus right now. Posted a video of the Ryan Center on his Instagram story. His account is @almighty_dou.

[Jdrums#3]

Imagine running in to a double pick on defense of him and Bilau. Ooph. Get me some ice packs.

[Billyboy78]

Imagine running in to a double pick on defense of him and Bilau. Ooph. Get me some ice packs.

Have you seen any of his workout videos?

[Jersey77]

My bad. He does play throughout the season, but not much in close games. Not a major player off the bench. They played a 36 game season.

Do we know for sure he is visiting this week or that we have even offered him?

If so and he does enroll at least he will give us another strong body in the paint.
I wouldn't expect a big impact or much offensive contribution from him.

He is on campus right now. Posted a video of the Ryan Center on his Instagram story. His account is @almighty_dou.

Thanks 22.

I guess it's apparent that KC will enroll in the fall 23.
Wouldn't be surprised if he redshirts for 23-24.

Much to the surprise of several posters here, it appears that Archie is looking to fill all the slots for 22-23.

[Billyboy78]

Do we know for sure he is visiting this week or that we have even offered him?

If so and he does enroll at least he will give us another strong body in the paint.
I wouldn't expect a big impact or much offensive contribution from him.

He is on campus right now. Posted a video of the Ryan Center on his Instagram story. His account is @almighty_dou.

Thanks 22.

I guess it's apparent that KC will enroll in the fall.
Wouldn't be surprised if he redshirts for 23-24.

Much to the surprise of several posters here, it appears that Archie is looking to fill all the slots for 22-23.

You mean the fall of '23?

[Jersey77]

He is on campus right now. Posted a video of the Ryan Center on his Instagram story. His account is @almighty_dou.

Thanks 22.

I guess it's apparent that KC will enroll in the fall 23
Wouldn't be surprised if he redshirts for 23-24.

Much to the surprise of several posters here, it appears that Archie is looking to fill all the slots for 22-23.

You mean the fall of '23?

Well yes thanks, I think the options at the time were 2nd semester or Fall 23.
I guess I should have made myself more clear, corrected.

[Billyboy78]

Thanks 22.

I guess it's apparent that KC will enroll in the fall 23
Wouldn't be surprised if he redshirts for 23-24.

Much to the surprise of several posters here, it appears that Archie is looking to fill all the slots for 22-23.

You mean the fall of '23?

Well yes thanks, I think the options at the time were 2nd semester or Fall 23.
I guess I should have made myself more clear, corrected.

As far as filling all the slots, Archie has said, and I'm paraphrasing...I'll keep recruiting and signing kids until they tell me I can't'.

[reef]

Imagine running in to a double pick on defense of him and Bilau. Ooph. Get me some ice packs.

Have you seen any of his workout videos?

Awesome just the certifiable beast we may need

[Jersey77]

You mean the fall of '23?

Well yes thanks, I think the options at the time were 2nd semester or Fall 23.
I guess I should have made myself more clear, corrected.

As far as filling all the slots, Archie has said, and I'm paraphrasing...I'll keep recruiting and signing kids until they tell me I can't'.

Yes that was my impression also.
But some here were adamant that Archie was going to keep a scholarship open.

[Billyboy78]

Well yes thanks, I think the options at the time were 2nd semester or Fall 23.
I guess I should have made myself more clear, corrected.

As far as filling all the slots, Archie has said, and I'm paraphrasing...I'll keep recruiting and signing kids until they tell me I can't'.

Yes that was impression also.
But some here were adamant that Archie was going to keep a scholarship open.

He said that at the season ticket holder event.

[ramster]

As far as filling all the slots, Archie has said, and I'm paraphrasing...I'll keep recruiting and signing kids until they tell me I can't'.

Yes that was impression also.
But some here were adamant that Archie was going to keep a scholarship open.

He said that at the season ticket holder event.

He still might keep a scholarship open. He also said he would be recruiting until September for this years team.
Stealth.
Portal Kombat

[Jersey77]

Yes that was impression also.
But some here were adamant that Archie was going to keep a scholarship open.

He said that at the season ticket holder event.

He still might keep a scholarship open. He also said he would be recruiting until September for this years team.
Stealth.
Portal Kombat

It is possible a spot may open up, although I still think it is unlikely.

But it certainly seems like his intention is to fill all the slots.

He did say he may recruit until September, but obviously that is only if a spot is available for 22-23.

[ramster]

He said that at the season ticket holder event.

He still might keep a scholarship open. He also said he would be recruiting until September for this years team.
Stealth.
Portal Kombat

It is possible a spot may open up, although I still think it is unlikely.

But it certainly seems like his intention is to fill all the slots.

He did say he may recruit until September, but obviously that is only if a spot is available for 22-23.

Obviously
3 guys have been added who will likely start in the backcourt. This pushed Leggett, Thomas and Carey down the playing time ladder.
We will see.

[Jersey77]

He still might keep a scholarship open. He also said he would be recruiting until September for this years team.
Stealth.
Portal Kombat

It is possible a spot may open up, although I still think it is unlikely.

But it certainly seems like his intention is to fill all the slots.

He did say he may recruit until September, but obviously that is only if a spot is available for 22-23.

Obviously
3 guys have been added who will likely start in the backcourt. This pushed Leggett, Thomas and Carey down the playing time ladder.
We will see.

We don't know at this point, but I wouldn't immediately kick both Carey and Ish to the curb at this time.
Archie has said some really good and positive things about both of them.
Many are very high on Carey and think he will have a breakout season 22-23.

[ramster]

It is possible a spot may open up, although I still think it is unlikely.

But it certainly seems like his intention is to fill all the slots.

He did say he may recruit until September, but obviously that is only if a spot is available for 22-23.

Obviously
3 guys have been added who will likely start in the backcourt. This pushed Leggett, Thomas and Carey down the playing time ladder.
We will see.

We don't know at this point, but I wouldn't immediately kick both Carey and Ish to the curb at this time.
Archie has said some really good and positive things about both of them.
Many are very high on Carey and think he will have a breakout season 22-23.

All I’m saying is we are in a new era of college basketball. Players traditionally added in April and May have predominately been roster fillers - 12th, 13th guys.
Now we have 3 transfers who are odds on favorites to be the starting backcourt - added in the same period that used to be late roster, end-of-bench guys. Starters never had to worry or be concerned about playing time with late roster fills.

Not saying who will leave, but as I’ve said before, I do not believe this current roster of 13 will not be what we see November 1.

It’s a different world. Recruiting until September for 2022-2023 said the new HC. And I’m all for that - continuous upgrading.

[Jersey77]

Obviously
3 guys have been added who will likely start in the backcourt. This pushed Leggett, Thomas and Carey down the playing time ladder.
We will see.

We don't know at this point, but I wouldn't immediately kick both Carey and Ish to the curb at this time.
Archie has said some really good and positive things about both of them.
Many are very high on Carey and think he will have a breakout season 22-23.

All I’m saying is we are in a new era of college basketball. Players traditionally added in April and May have predominately been roster fillers - 12th, 13th guys.
Now we have 3 transfers who are odds on favorites to be the starting backcourt - added in the same period that used to be late roster, end-of-bench guys. Starters never had to worry or be concerned about playing time with late roster fills.

Not saying who will leave, but as I’ve said before, I do not believe this current roster of 13 will not be what we see November 1.

It’s a different world. Recruiting until September for 2022-2023 said the new HC. And I’m all for that - continuous upgrading.

Ramster, I don't necessarily agree, but we will see come November.

[SGreenwell]

We were bad last year, so we could add a guy on Sept. 1, and I wouldn't necessarily rule out that he plays for us this year.

[Billyboy78]

Bryant just offered Naas Cunningham, the #1 ranked recruit in the entire '24 class. What's the point?

[Rhody15]

Bryant just offered Naas Cunningham, the #1 ranked recruit in the entire '24 class. What's the point?

Today is the first day teams can offers kids in the class of 2024.

Bryant has consistently offered a trillion kids the first day they're able to.

Teams do this to get their name/program free pub, make/keep coaching connections, brand connections, etc etc.

Cunningham, with 20K followers on Instagram and 1K on Twitter (seems to be a new account), posted Bryant's logo on his accounts. That leads to free press, with people probably searching for the school.

Take a look at Verbal Commits on twitter and you'll see Bryant's logo plastered on multiple posts from kids.

[Billyboy78]

Bryant just offered Naas Cunningham, the #1 ranked recruit in the entire '24 class. What's the point?

Today is the first day teams can offers kids in the class of 2024.

Bryant has consistently offered a trillion kids the first day they're able to.

Teams do this to get their name/program free pub, make/keep coaching connections, brand connections, etc etc.

Cunningham, with 20K followers on Instagram and 1K on Twitter (seems to be a new account), posted Bryant's logo on his accounts. That leads to free press, with people probably searching for the school.

Take a look at Verbal Commits on twitter and you'll see Bryant's logo plastered on multiple posts from kids.

So, why doesn't every school in America, including us, offer this kid?

[Billyboy78]

[Rhody15]

Bryant just offered Naas Cunningham, the #1 ranked recruit in the entire '24 class. What's the point?

Today is the first day teams can offers kids in the class of 2024.

Bryant has consistently offered a trillion kids the first day they're able to.

Teams do this to get their name/program free pub, make/keep coaching connections, brand connections, etc etc.

Cunningham, with 20K followers on Instagram and 1K on Twitter (seems to be a new account), posted Bryant's logo on his accounts. That leads to free press, with people probably searching for the school.

Take a look at Verbal Commits on twitter and you'll see Bryant's logo plastered on multiple posts from kids.

So, why doesn't every school in America, including us, offer this kid?

Ask Archie.

Some coaches believe in doing this, some don’t.

[Billyboy78]

[Billyboy78]

[giovanni]

[Jdrums#3]

Busy day for Rhody.

[Billyboy78]

[Billyboy78]

One of the top players in New England from the '24 class.

[Billyboy78]

[Ramfan22]

I’ve lost track of every 2024 the staff has contacted. Good to get on these guys early.

[Jdrums#3]

Excellent stuff, 78. Thanks for keeping this place buzzing. I enjoy recruiting news and rumors and projecting, speculating, anticipating the Rhody bb stars of the future - especially along with discernment of Archie and staff.

[Ramfan22]

[Jdrums#3]

I’ve lost track of every 2024 the staff has contacted. Good to get on these guys early.

I agree, Ramfan. More time for us to watch, evaluate, speculate and project, too.

I like looking for common traits in the players to try to gauge what Archie and staff are thinking. Good stuff.

[Billyboy78]

Excellent stuff, 78. Thanks for keeping this place buzzing. I enjoy recruiting news and rumors and projecting, speculating, anticipating the Rhody bb stars of the future - especially along with discernment of Archie and staff.

There are actually a few more, but I figured that was enough for now.

[Rhody74]

I’m pleased to see the staff offering top New England talent. DMV is still the prime area but we should target our back yard as well.

[Jdrums#3]

Excellent stuff, 78. Thanks for keeping this place buzzing. I enjoy recruiting news and rumors and projecting, speculating, anticipating the Rhody bb stars of the future - especially along with discernment of Archie and staff.

There are actually a few more, but I figured that was enough for now.

Appreciated, 78. My computer between the ears can only handle so much input these days.

[Ramfan22]