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CT Rhody wrote: ↑5 years ago I heard from a source today that the staff knew close to a week before that we weren’t getting Naheem. That’s why they were working hard with Walker all during the final week.

Find a new source. Totally false.

For the record DC.....Rhody83 usually has impeccable sources

Ramulous wrote: ↑5 years ago For the record DC.....Rhody83 usually has impeccable sources

But Ramulous, DC_rams and Rhody83 are both saying the same thing, that CTRhody’s source is completely wrong on his statement that URI coaches knew a week in advance that McLeod was not coming. They both had said URI coaches thought McLeod was coming to URI. I think both were right and both are well informed and great contributors.

My mistake.....mixed up CT with DC......I'm like Jerry Seinfeld's Uncle Leo....I'm old...

My source could be wrong, just letting people know what I was told. I would also assume they were willing to take both players. If Walker is going to have the type of impact most on here believe he will, the staff must of been ready to pull the trigger on both.

Ramulous wrote: ↑5 years ago For the record DC.....Rhody83 usually has impeccable sources

I respect and enjoy the info these guys pass along. My favorite reads in all sports are the rumors. Inevitably a lot of times they are rumors.. Remember we were told we were the leads on bishop McLeod and walker.. 0 for 3.. Don't recall any info on Antwan walker.. The only ones who really know are the players the families and the coaches .. But keep those rumor mills churning .. Love following the ups and downs..

ram1980 wrote: ↑5 years ago

Ramulous wrote: ↑5 years ago For the record DC.....Rhody83 usually has impeccable sources

I respect and enjoy the info these guys pass along. My favorite reads in all sports are the rumors. Inevitably a lot of times they are rumors.. Remember we were told we were the leads on bishop McLeod and walker.. 0 for 3.. Don't recall any info on Antwan walker.. The only ones who really know are the players the families and the coaches .. But keep those rumor mills churning .. Love following the ups and downs..

Just know some of the information comes from the three people you mentioned. There are reasons that doesn’t pan out sometimes. In McLeod’s case he changed his mind. As far as Bishop and Anthony Walker, being in the lead at one point in time doesn’t mean much. Often schools are in the lead after a campus visit until the recruits visits the next school.

Watching Florida State game. The 7’4” Sr does nothing. The 6’10” Soph Kabengele is a monster. Kabengele is avg 11 ppg in 18 minutes. McLeod will have two Centers ahead of him next year. Projecting #57 ranked Koprivica (7’0”) ahead of McLeod along with Kabengele. He could sit the bench until his Jr year if Kabengele stays 4 years. He made a mistake.

Yeah but he will be sitting the bench in the big-time.....his followers will love it.....

Went to the game. Kabengele is a beast. I would doubt he stays 4 years. All in all they are a very big team, it’s clear Hamilton puts a premium on size.

bigappleram wrote: ↑5 years ago Went to the game. Kabengele is a beast. I would doubt he stays 4 years. All in all they are a very big team, it’s clear Hamilton puts a premium on size.

I believe you saw Kabengele’s best game. He will need to play at least one more year after this. He isn’t a starter and is averaging 18 minutes per game.

Hamilton doesn’t seem to play two bigs at the same time at all (Koumadje 7’4” and Kabengele 6’10”). That doesn’t bode well for McLeod with signee Koprivica (7’0”) rated ahead of him. I could see McLeod transferring after his Fr or Soph year.

"I could see McLeod transferring after his Fr or Soph year."

That's now called "pulling an Eli".

Naheem had 41 points in his last game.

I'm rooting for Chol Marial to commit to FSU.

Even hit a 3 after a jab step. I am going to be bitter over this one for a while.

If you watch the video, the tallest kid on the other team was about 6’3”.
I am sure McLeod has improved over last year but this game was not one to fairly judge his level of improvement.

Unless McLeod changes his mind and decommits like JT did, I'm no longer interested in this thread and will not open it again.

For those who get excited over highlight clips of recruits, watch this McLeod game from this psdt week. No video cuts. Straight game action. McLeod has two points at half. He shot 4 airballs and has 4-5 turnovers. 2 rebounds & 1 block.

What are you trying to say 83??

Side note: more teams’ nickname should be the Ghosts.

Ugh...we still lifting up the band aid, I see. Let this thread die...after this post of course lol

Ramulous wrote: ↑5 years ago What are you trying to say 83??

1) Don’t judge any recruiting prospect by highlight videos. Find a full game or a big chunk of a game unedited.
2) Watching these games you realize how far a recruit has to progress from High School ball to top D1 college to have any impact.

Fyi, #43 going against McLeod is Eric Dixon (a Nova commit). Dixon played with Mekhi Long on DC Premier. Dixon looked like he was rough around the edges. He will need some time to develop at Nova. DC Premier had the Mitchell twins (both committed to Maryland), Isaiah Wong (Miami) along with Dixon and Long. Dixon was the 3rd best player on the team. Long was 5th.

Last one ...

Coaches do not recruit based on either highlight videos nor whole single games. It is mainly about skill, potential and projection.
Sometimes just one wow play can open their eyes to what could be.

TruePoint wrote: ↑5 years ago Side note: more teams’ nickname should be the Ghosts.

I prefer Phantoms...it's more fun, but other than that, I agree with you TP.

rhodyblue12 wrote: ↑5 years ago Last one ...

Coaches do not recruit based on either highlight videos nor whole single games. It is mainly about skill, potential and projection.
Sometimes just one wow play can open their eyes to what could be.

Agree with you except on “just one wow play”. I have talked to college coaches, parents and AAU coaches at these games on this subject. None have ever mentioned one big play.

TruePoint wrote: ↑5 years ago Side note: more teams’ nickname should be the Ghosts.

Completely agree. hahaha

Let's hope this kid turns into a colossal bust

reef wrote: ↑5 years ago Let's hope this kid turns into a colossal bust

This is a shitty take

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago

reef wrote: ↑5 years ago Let's hope this kid turns into a colossal bust

This is a shitty take

When “adults” take it too far. Smh

Very shitty thing to wish on a KID.

Ok fair enough that was a bit harsh

Just hoping he doesn't turn into a star as I was hoping we would have landed him

I understood Reef's thought process.....people don't normally wish the best for those who have spurned them or jilted them....it is human nature....

....someone gets a job you think you deserve.....you want the employer to know they made a mistake in hiring the other person....

reef wrote: ↑5 years ago Ok fair enough that was a bit harsh

Just hoping he doesn't turn into a star as I was hoping we would have landed him

I'm kinda on the other side when it comes to things like this - I'd like to see these guys have success and know that or coaches are identifying talent that will translate well to the college game - even if it's not for Rhody

Rhodyram wrote: ↑5 years ago I'm kinda on the other side when it comes to things like this - I'd like to see these guys have success and know that or coaches are identifying talent that will translate well to the college game - even if it's not for Rhody

Yeah I always kind of find it odd when fans root against a player we missed on. If they end up being bad all it means is that our coaches would have been wrong to.

You guys are more evolved than I am......I get mad when our coaches are wrong on players we sign....not if players who go somewhere else are not good...

Still think he made a mistake going to FSU, I guess time will tell

My question is how many on this board believe that he will finish his career at FSU?

Also will he get any playing time there ???

Koprivica is the C who committed to Florida State before McLeod. McLeod should enjoy watching him.

I was at this game today. Koprivica was the best player on the floor. McLeod will play behind him.

Someone tweeted that Koprivica would be riding the pine and watching McLeod eat his minutes.....what a joker....

It was probably McLeod on a burner phone..

A couple of Ram fans on Twitter have compared Mike Tertsea to Tacko Fall in saying we should have using Mike the same way UCF uses Fall....I think the comparable is not there.....

...a better comparable would be McLeod to Tacko Fall......Tertsea is 9 inches shorter than Fall......McLeod is 2 inches shorter maybe 3

You guys just won’t let this thread die....

DC_Rams wrote: ↑5 years ago You guys just won’t let this thread die....

AMEN - stop the madness!

Still wish we had him.

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑5 years ago Still wish we had him.

You wish to have someone who didnt want to be here?

Makes sense....

The kid isn’t Zion....

DC_Rams wrote: ↑5 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑5 years ago Still wish we had him.

You wish to have someone who didnt want to be here?

Makes sense....

No I wish he wanted to be here.
And of course that he'd end up a helluva player.

A good player at 7'3 in the A-10 would be quite the asset.

I dont worry about it ever, but sorry, it would be awesome to have a big man like that.

Either way with Walker we have what we need to dance next year along with the freshman and possibly Sheppard

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑5 years ago

DC_Rams wrote: ↑5 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑5 years ago Still wish we had him.

You wish to have someone who didnt want to be here?

Makes sense....

No I wish he wanted to be here.
And of course that he'd end up a helluva player.

A good player at 7'3 in the A-10 would be quite the asset.

I dont worry about it ever, but sorry, it would be awesome to have a big man like that.

Either way with Walker we have what we need to dance next year along with the freshman and possibly Sheppard

I prefer Walker, but we are both rooting for the same end result.

"I prefer Walker, but we are both rooting for the same end result."

Agree

FSU brings in another 7’0” C to get minutes next year. McLeod will probably be 3rd on the depth chart.

Center Naheem McLeod no longer on FSU basketball roster

Sept. 19, 2019

A FSU spokesman confirmed that McLeod will not be with the Seminoles this season because he "did not meet the NCAA requirements for enrollment." He did enroll at FSU in August, but did not meet the requirements.


https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sport ... 379597001/