'14 WI PG - Jarvis Garrett (URI Signed LOI)

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 10 years ago

Can we keep this topic on recruiting Garrett?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Rambone,
Maybe after four years of Marine boot camp under Bob Sr., they'd
be less likely to want four more years of the same under Dan?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Maybe, maybe not. At least we would know what we're getting. And that's good players that fit Dan's system.

Anyway, don't you agree the staff needs to focus on getting 4 year recruits in here, and skip the part timers?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Hell, yes.
I'm not a fan of transfers.
I understand why Dan did it, because unlike when Tom Penders took over a well stocked, but badly coached team,
Hurley inherited nothing. Two guys he counted on for major input, left before he coached a single game.
However, going forward, using transfer like Al Skinner did, to plug holes and fill a need
rather than fill a roster, is the best approach.
If they can get a guy like Murphy or a post grad transfer, there's not much downside to it.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Agree, but this team has a lot of holes.

For next season, I could see another part timer, but starting in 2015-16, we need to go all in on 4 year players.

Dan's tenure here could possibly be judged by that class. Need some serious talent coming in, at all positions.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Agree, 100%.
You might see a juco SG come in to relieve the shooting/scoring problem
they'll face.
Once Hare leaves (assuming he does), will give us two scholarships.
Now, they can use one and save the other for what staff regards as a far better
recruiting class, or use both.
If I had to bet, I'd say they save one, and maybe use it on a post grad transfer,
which still gives them the scholarship for 2015 recruiting class.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

I'll tell you what, Rod. You know what would relieve some of the stress we've had with these games lately?

Some good recruiting news for next season.

2015-16 shapes up as huge. I know the staff is laying the groundwork for a big recruiting haul, but nothing is certain, as we've already seen. Maybe next fall we get some verbals for then, as we did with EC and Hassan. Try and get commits before the rest of the world knows how good they might be, so to speak, as we did with them.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

CT Rhody wrote:Can we keep this topic on recruiting Garrett?

Agree, recruiting threads should be kept to the player.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

Jarvis Garrett (Notre Dame Prep) a 6'0 PG can fill up a stat sheet in a quickness. After a slow first half matched up against Trae Bell Hayes, in a win Garrett exploded in the second half (18pts) to help lead Notre Dame Prep past Bill Crothers 74-60 Friday evening. Saturday Garrett picked up right where he had left off, putting on a clinic going 9-13 from three to finish the game with a tournament high 42pts and dishing out 12ast. Garrett is by far one of the best available senior point guards left in the country.

- See more at: http://hoopdreamsmag.com/?p=8143#sthash.eOcJ42eO.dpuf

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 10 years ago

Anybody know how hard we are recruiting this kid?

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 10 years ago

With Powell gone, we have to be all over this kid now.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

Will be interesting to see potential recruits appearing at tomorrow's game with UNH and then the Southern Miss Game.
Garrett would be a great pick up for Rhody - fingers crossed

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

I highly doubt you'll see any recruits tomorrow,
given the time of year.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

I'm hoping no recruits come tomorrow. There won't be anybody there.

rhodylaw · Unread post by **rhodylaw** » 10 years ago

Maybe the recruitment if this kid was what put MP over the edge - sounds like he is MP but with more experience as a PG and a better shot

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Let's not forget that Mike didn't play last 2 games - coach's decision. Don't assume this was Mikes decision alone.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

nice looking player....

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Long body and build, remind me of Jiggy Williamson.
Can't tell by these highlight reels, but he looks like a fine player.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Long body and build, remind me of Jiggy Williamson.
Can't tell by these highlight reels, but he looks like a fine player.

Get him a toothpick!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

I'd take another Jiggy anytime!

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 10 years ago

How can anybody call someone around 6feet tall "long" in a division 1 basketball message board.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

His body is long in proportion to his legs. Duh!

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 10 years ago

(((Shakes head))) got it.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

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Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 10 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote:(((Shakes head))) got it.

Typically, I believe that a person's wingspan is equivalent to their height. If someone is described as long, it normally means that their arms are longer than their listed height. A good URI example was probably Marcel Momplaisir, who seemed like he had arms like an octopus, but was only about 6'9". In the NBA, Rondo is 6'1" or 6'2", but has the wingspan of a player that's 6'10"ish, which is part of the reason why he's so adept at getting steals.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

OK, so I should have said, long torso.

brady1 · Unread post by **brady1** » 10 years ago

Kid looks like Preston in the pic seems like a nice possible sign. In fact while were at it why not take a shot at the giant white kid in the pic.

GO RHODY!

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Must be home on break. He was at Marquette game today.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

BFC wrote:
He holds offers from Creighton, Rhode Island, UTEP, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with interest coming from Marquette.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketb ... ises-stock

FBI investigation at UTEP: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketb ... ll-players

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

Never a good sign when the FBI is hanging around your hoop program.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 10 years ago

I want this guy. After last nights game, it's clear we need a young PG we can work with. This would be a good grab, some say he's the best PG left. Maybe he sees the talent he can work with and will choose us!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

We need a floor general in the worst way. Somebody who can shoot AND pass. Run the half court offense.

A difference maker, between having a good team and a great team.

Makes everybody else better.

Another Silk or Tyson would be nice.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

This kid would be a nice get. Not sure if you can expect him to be Silk or Tyson, but if he cAn play we can use him. From most reports, he can play.

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 10 years ago

I personally would like to see EC move to PG next year and recruit a 2-3 scorer/shooter.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Silk or Tyson? Not asking for much, right?
I'd take a Carlos Easterling at this point.
Not seeing EC as a PG. His handle isn't good enough, and the
team needs his scoring, which without X, will be
amplified, next season.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Garrett was at the PC game.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

BFC wrote:Here's the tweet:

Did we find out who the other visitors were with him the night of hte PC game?
interesting that PC may be looking for a PG now too if Dunn does not return.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

New tape out...

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 10 years ago

Wow. The team they played looked terrible. I hope we can land this kid.

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Silk or Tyson? Not asking for much, right?
I'd take a Carlos Easterling at this point.
Not seeing EC as a PG. His handle isn't good enough, and the
team needs his scoring, which without X, will be
amplified, next season.

Right. Backcourt depth and ball handling is a big problem as it stands right now going into next year. Pure PGs are really going the way of the dodo bird, anyway. Fewer and fewer set plays. More motion, more two man game, etc. Need two combo guards. Or, a combo guard and a pure SG. God forbid an injury or a transfer. And those never happen in D1 hoops!

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 10 years ago

Any great PG has to be an offensive threat, thus a scoring option. If he isn't a threat to knock down a 3 and penetrate the lane then he will never be a prolific facilitator of the offense. I dont think you can have PG by committee, regardless of me agreeing that 2-3 combo guards is the way to go, you definitely need someone to run offense, facilitate, get you buckets when you need them, get fouled down the stretch and be a coach on the floor. All our great teams had great PGs and I bet our next great team will too. Just not sure who yet, seen so many average ones lately you forget what great looks like!!!!!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Dan having been a PG himself will help in that search.

Of course, if Bobby was still around.....

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

I loved Bobby when I was little and he was playing for those Duke teams. Although, I was like 10 years old and now I'm almost old enough to be the father of the high school kids we are recruiting. All they know about Bobby is what Bobby tells them. I think people here have greatly overstated Bobby's "celebrity" factor in recruiting (although maybe not his coaching impact; I really can't speak to that).

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 10 years ago

The high school and AAU coaches mostly know who Bobby was however....and many parents...

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

All they have to do is roll out the show on NBA network about the
back to back Duke champions.
Better yet, the Dream Team film, where Bobby was part of the only team
to beat the Dream Team.
He's a former All-American and a first round NBA draft pick. The NCAA's all time assist leader.
He's been described to me, as "the closer" on recruiting.
I don't believe in coincidence, that our recruiting is so different this year,
from the last.

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:All they have to do is roll out the show on NBA network about the
back to back Duke champions.
Better yet, the Dream Team film, where Bobby was part of the only team
to beat the Dream Team.
He's a former All-American and a first round NBA draft pick. The NCAA's all time assist leader.
He's been described to me, as "the closer" on recruiting.
I don't believe in coincidence, that our recruiting is so different this year,
from the last.

Exactly. That's actually the more pertinent point. One recruiting class is s small sample size but the quality and quantity is way down and there is one missing element. Tough not to make that connection. Guy got a three star PG to go from Wisconsin to Buffalo. I mean, it's Buffalo.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

The other factor is, how much did he balance Dan out?
Remember, Bobby was the big brother, who Dan looked up to.
His opinions must've held more weight than anyone else on the staff.
There's nobody now, who can say, "No, I think you're wrong. Maybe we should
do it this way, instead", and have the impact of your older brother saying it to you.
Bobby's personality was far more laid back, less shoot first, ask questions later.
As I've said, it will be interesting to see who has the more successful career in coaching.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

If they get Garrett all this angst goes away. he would have been a very good spring singing. And now he's THE best PG left. Dan is a very determined recruiter and he has a couple of assistants with good reps in recruiting. I'm not going to judge this year's recruiting class when there's still up to 3 scholarships left to fill.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

The next two years will tell if we miss Bobby's recruiting ability.

Two huge recruiting years for this program.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Putting all our eggs in one basket, turned out to be an unwise move.
OSU has deep pockets and can funnel cash to players in many ways.
Boosters providing bogus jobs, is one way.
We can't compete with BCS schools in this manner.
VCU proves you can win with 3 star players, if you coach them right.
and evaluate them correctly in the first place.
Remember this. Few schools recruited Doug McDermott. He was all set to go to
Northern Iowa or someplace, when his father got the Creighton job.
The old man knew how good his son was, and the rest is history.
While it's harder today to find players that go under the radar, it still happens.