theblueram wrote:Ramster can you add the number of stars next to your list of players? Seems like a good list, just want to see where we stand
Sure, I already had it but didn't include. I have for all we have offered for 2018 and for 2019. Just be forewarned 2 star players can and do become 3 star players, big hint for the 2029 list
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:37 pm
by ramster
Billyboy78 wrote:
Ramulous wrote:Wonder what affect the loss of ARD will have on this list?
Yeah, I'm sure he was the lead on the Georgia and Florida kids. Tom Moore must have strong New England ties. Maybe between him and Boswell, we can start killing it with New England recruits.
Plus several offers to North Carolina, Florida, Georgia players
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:02 pm
by eli#10
I understand that there are many factors involved in an assistant coach leaving but doing so at this time of year no doubt has a real negative effect on recruiting. Let me say that this move leaves a real sour taste as it relates to ARD. Brownell must be a little desperate as I am not sure what ARD has done to date in his career that would make him seem to be a great recruiter.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:09 pm
by Rhody74
I hold no grudges against ARD. Disappointed that we can't keep him, sure. But he's going home to a P5 job and extra 50K in his pocket. No Brainer for him.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:14 pm
by theblueram
ramster wrote:
theblueram wrote:Ramster can you add the number of stars next to your list of players? Seems like a good list, just want to see where we stand
Sure, I already had it but didn't include. I have for all we have offered for 2018 and for 2019. Just be forewarned 2 star players can and do become 3 star players, big hint for the 2029 list
Would be nice to see a consolidated list so I can see what 4* players we are involved with. Not concerned about "potential" at this point. Just want to see the 4* recruits we are involved with
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:28 pm
by Billyboy78
theblueram wrote:
ramster wrote:
theblueram wrote:Ramster can you add the number of stars next to your list of players? Seems like a good list, just want to see where we stand
Sure, I already had it but didn't include. I have for all we have offered for 2018 and for 2019. Just be forewarned 2 star players can and do become 3 star players, big hint for the 2029 list
Would be nice to see a consolidated list so I can see what 4* players we are involved with. Not concerned about "potential" at this point. Just want to see the 4* recruits we are involved with
Jalen Carey, KJ Buffen (an ARD recruit), Valdir Manuel and Jermaine Harris. Some have Philmon Gebrewhit as a 4 star. That's all I can think of from the '18 class.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:31 pm
by Billyboy78
theblueram wrote:
ramster wrote:
theblueram wrote:Ramster can you add the number of stars next to your list of players? Seems like a good list, just want to see where we stand
Sure, I already had it but didn't include. I have for all we have offered for 2018 and for 2019. Just be forewarned 2 star players can and do become 3 star players, big hint for the 2029 list
Would be nice to see a consolidated list so I can see what 4* players we are involved with. Not concerned about "potential" at this point. Just want to see the 4* recruits we are involved with
ramster wrote:One Month from today on Wednesday July 12 begins a hugely important Live Period.
Among Players DH and Staff have offered and could be looking closely at during EYBL Championship Play July 12-16:
- Nike Team Florida (8-8) - KJ Buffen SF - 4 Star ESPN
- Team Melo (9-7) - Demitrius Mims Jr - SG - 4 Star ESPN
- Playas Club (NJ) (9-7) - Jalen Carey - PG - 4 Star ESPN
- Playas Club (NJ) (9-7) - Valdir Manuel - PF - 4 Star ESPN
- The City Rocks (NY) (10-6) - Jeenathan Williams - SG - 4 Star ESPN
- Expressions Elite (11-5) - Philmon Gebrewhit - SF - 4 Star ESPN
- Expressions Elite (11-5) - Dana Tate - SF - 4 Star ESPN
- NY Lightning (10-6) - Anthony Nelson - PG - 2 Star
- NY Lightning (10-6) - Jared Rhoden - SG - 2 Star
Not having their teams qualify but play EYBL:
- Nike South Beach (6-10) - Serrell Smith - PG - 4 Star ESPN - Mike South Beach (6-10) - Mike DeVoe - SG - 4 Star ESPN
- Southern Stampede (6-10) - Jalen Lecques - SG - 3 Star ESPN
- UPLAY Canada (3-13) - Tyrese Samuel - PF - 2 Star
- The Family (8-8) - Gabe Brown - SF - 2 Star
- NY Rens (8-8) - Malik Martin - SG - 2 Star
- NY Rens (8-8) - Sloan Seymour - SF - 2 Star
- NY Rens (8-8) - Kofi Cochburn - C - 2 Star
The following 2018 Players do not play Nike EYBL:
Jermaine Harris - 4 Star ESPN
David Duke - Cushing Academy - 4 Star ESPN
Jaelin Llewellyn - Team Loaded Virginia - 3 Star
Nate Hinton - Team Loaded Virginia - 3 Star
Kyler Edwards - Arlington TX - 3 Star
Brendan Adams - Calvert Hall HS - 2 Star
Caleb McConnell - Ohio NOVA - 2 Star
Malik Johnson - Terry Sanford School NC - 2 Star
Amir Harris - Maryland - 2 Star
Jaylyn Sims - Charlotte NC - 2 Star
Tyrece Martin - Allentown PA - 2 Star
Saddiq Bay - DC - 2 Star
Omar Silverio - NYC - 2 Star
DJ Mitchell - Hyattsville Maryland - 2 Star
Jack Clark - Wyncotte PA - 2 Star
Christian Hickson - Tilton School - 2 Star
Chimezie Offerum - Georgetown Prep - 2 Star
Souleymane Koureissi - Iona Prep New Rochelle - 2 Star
Frankie Pollicelli - 2 Star
Jimmy Nichols Jr - Conway SC - 2 Star
theblueram,
as per your request. I also listed players offered who do not play EYBL and their corresponding Stars.
Nike EYBL clearly has the most 4 Star players AND has the most 4 Star Players still playing in the Championship 24 Teams July 12-16.
Some of these players like Anthony Nelson and Jared Rhoden of NY Lightning have played themselves from 2 Star Status to 4 Star Status during the 4 EYBL Spring Sessions - just not shown in the ratings yet. Both of these guys would be great to have.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:33 am
by theblueram
Thanks Ramster. This is helpful.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:47 pm
by Billyboy78
A week or so ago, we offered Jared Rhoden and Mac McClung. They were both being recruited by Quinnipiac. So, I assume Moore is the one recruiting them. Quinnipiac is also recruiting a 4 star guard named Tavon Jones. I wonder if Moore is now recruiting him for URI.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:10 pm
by Iggy1979
Billy: that sounds likely. When the staff changes, recruiting targets change.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:09 pm
by ace
Today's the first day that coaches can contact the '19s, so there's a lot of recruiting talk around.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:08 am
by ramster
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:35 am
by Iggy1979
Hearing that last year's success and the story line that Hurley is building something long-term at URI are having a significant effect on the recruiting trail. When assistants start recruiting someone, the recruit and AAU coach are very familiar with URI and Hurley, which wasn't often the case in the past. The staff feels at this point that they can recruit anywhere. They know they have to turn all of this into a strong 2018 class but they're excited about the possibilities.
I'm sure Ace and others are hearing the same things.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:36 pm
by ace
It's the easiest this job has been in 5 years.
(this is not to indicate that it's actually easy or to relay any kind of "backing off," which shouldn't have to be said, but, you know...)
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:07 pm
by Billyboy78
Very excited to hear we're starting to get a bunch of visits!
That camp....great way to get the word out about this program.....I have a better feeling about this summer's and fall's recruiting prospects now....
Other programs are getting verbals after only unofficial visits.....time for us to get a couple.
If we're going to get someone like Harris....he needs to be blown away tomorrow.....going to Maryland or Kansas would not help......
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:00 pm
by Billyboy78
Team is back for summer session 2. That helps.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:14 pm
by rambone 78
That includes Ryan and Fatts.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:26 pm
by Billyboy78
rambone 78 wrote:That includes Ryan and Fatts.
Yep.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:33 am
by ace
"Various grassroots programs were represented, including Expressions Elite, Mass Rivals, New England Playaz, PSA Cardinals, New York Jayhawks and NY Rens."
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:31 am
by ace
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:06 am
by ace
Heard this was a really well run and successful day of camp-
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:29 pm
by ace
Nothing really new here, but it's a nice summary at the end of this article-
Iggy1979 wrote:Once again Tate called an '18 (not a '19).
Yea even Koch had him listed as a 2018 in his most recent article about the Elite Camp.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:19 pm
by ace
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:46 am
by Rhodymob05
I guess you can say its recruiting season! There are visits left and right. "Some place warm, a place where the beer flows like wine, where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano"
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:39 am
by Rhody74
Rhodymob05 wrote:I guess you can say its recruiting season! There are visits left and right. "Some place warm, a place where the beer flows like wine, where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano"
Yeah, good to see. Hopefully, we'll get a couple of commitments soon. I still think we'll hold 1 opening for a transfer or juco.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:05 pm
by Seawrightspostgame
Credit the staff for delivering with Stan and Kuran as far as transfers. Put them both into a position to succeed.
Often doesn't work out as well. Could pay off in a big transfer this year or the next.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:36 pm
by ace
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:43 pm
by ramster
6'11" 232 lbs
Sukhanov will be playing for Boo Williams (13-3) in Peach Jam in July
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:21 pm
by Rhodymob05
6'11? I like.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 4:25 pm
by Rhody74
The verbal commits site lists him at 6-9
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:19 pm
by KevanBoyles
Wichita State also interested.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:25 pm
by KevanBoyles
WSU is recruiting Sasha Sukhanov, a 6'11 center at Teays Valley HS in West Virginia. Sasha grew up in Russia but moved to the states this last fall. He received an offer from Old Dominion last week and has been garnering interest from James Madison as well. Sasha will play AAU ball with Boo Williams on the Nike EYBL this season.
Wasnt today supposed to be a busy recruiting signing day? I haven't heard much, even on the national stage, today.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 1:06 pm
by DanInAZ
this board is as dead as the recruiting commitment news is...
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:38 pm
by Dre3000
I'm not sure why anyone thought we were going to get commitments this early. Truth is there are not many programs on our level getting verbals this early from their top prospects. We could certainly get some commitments right now but they'd be from prospects that wouldn't bring too much excitement from fans. The staff has some good prospects they're after and while some MAY commit late summer, most won't commit until the fall.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:10 pm
by TruePoint
DanInAZ wrote:Wasnt today supposed to be a busy recruiting signing day?
No, it wasn't. And I have no clue where that idea came from (ok, I have some clue but it was always misguided).
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:13 pm
by steveystuds06
Didn't someone post on here that we could land some verbal's this weekend? I don't feel like looking but I thought I saw it.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:31 pm
by Billyboy78
Not sure what this is, but found it on Twitter.
"The Class", University of Rhode Island top basketball recruits. #EETykestyle https://t.co/zOJnKvdPEU
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:56 pm
by rambone 78
That's right, we COULD get a couple of verbals very soon. Nothing was said that meant we WOULD get them this early.
We have FIVE openings to fill. Not two or three like most programs. Landing a couple early imo is important in that context.
Just because other programs at our level might not get any this soon just sounds like another excuse.
You get them as soon as you can get them. We want to rise above other programs that are perceived to be at our level? Then do it.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 8:34 pm
by RhowdyRam02
You certainly phrased it like commitments were imminent
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:37 pm
by TruePoint
Saying we "might" get a recruit soon is the equivalent of saying nothing at all. It requires no insight, no knowledge, and no information. We "might" and we "might not." Eventually we will sign five players. If you keep saying it's coming, eventually you will be right. When we get commitments doesn't matter at all, who the commitments are matters a great deal. One thing is for sure, when our new assistants officially joined the staff for URI's internal bookkeeping purposes has literally nothing to do with when a guy might announce his intention to play here. That was always specious.
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