Iggy1979 wrote:Saying he wants to play closer to home, which is Nevada.
Jeter has made it clear he wants to go west coast. PAC 12, Gonzaga more likely
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:41 pm
by Iggy1979
Nick King leave Alabama. Eligible immediately. Iverson teammate at Memphis I believe.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:54 am
by thatRamBand
Sean Obi is moving on from Duke. Grad Transfer, eligible immediately.
6'9 big guy who struggled to find a place at Duke. Was solid as a freshman at Rice (11Pts, 9Reb)
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:49 am
by Rhodymob05
Sounds like Rhodys cup of tea.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:44 pm
by rhodyfan3
Eligible immediately. Big man we could use next year. Definitely interesting. I don't see anything showing we were involved with him out of HS. Do we have any connections to him?
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 2:49 pm
by Rhodymob05
Just check the DUKE v URI box score, and he never left the bench. Although Coach K only played two bench players, one being Jeter, for a total of 12 minutes.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:48 pm
by Rhodymob05
Lots of transfers from P5 schools this week.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:02 pm
by Iggy1979
Lots of bigs available.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:36 pm
by bwerner10
i would be surprised if we don't sign two players and someone does not come back.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:22 pm
by giovanni
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:05 am
by rodfromcranston
He's a 6'8" 2 star from Montreal, playing Riverside in Maryland.
He was offered by Canisius.
Can't find much.
" Samuel is also more than a project and came to Riverdale with plenty in his arsenal. He can already shoot with range, create for others off the dribble and block shots, and that versatility should be attractive to college recruiters who see him more as this winter progresses.
Wilson noted his goal the next two years will be to add muscle to Samuel’s long, skinny frame and improve his conditioning. There are already signs, however, that the Crusaders may have stumbled upon another star."
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:38 am
by giovanni
He was also offered by VA Tech at this point and is beginning to receive much interest, more high level.
What this team needs for next year is an addition like Charles Cooke. Say what you will about his being a team player, but without him Dayton would not have been a NCAAT team this year.
He could score, rebound and play D. Pretty good combo.
Interesting to note that Jalen Poyser who we went after reasonably hard is transferring according to that list.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:25 pm
by Iggy1979
There are individual threads for Bey and Poyser. FYI.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:40 pm
by Rhody Guy
noticed the poyser thread right after I posted.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:45 am
by Bos8
Heard we are involved with a kid named 2017 Obadaih Toppin (May have spelt his name wrong...) He is a 6'8 stretch forward who is originally from New York but is doing a prep year at a school in Maryland.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:32 pm
by giovanni
Seems to me, could be wrong, but staff has been targeting more size and length. At least with this board. Dan mention size and length, and how basically important it is, talking about NC, I think, may be realizing if you want to win at the highest level you need it. Game is not going small, at least on national level, where we hope to go.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:47 pm
by runninrams5
VCU loses top 100 recruit Lavar Batts as he flips to North Carolina State
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:38 pm
by josephski
Zach Lewis and Zach Coleman are both transferring from Umass. Coleman isn't much of a loss but Lewis averaged around 20 minutes for them last year.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:29 pm
by rodfromcranston
Juwan Durham, 6'11" freshman out of Tampa is leaving UConn.
Was top 50 4star, who blew his ACL in high school.
Has three years eligibility left.
We seem not to have been involved at any point in
his recruitment.
Worth a call, anyway.
"Before UConn: Following a stellar junior season at Tampa Prep, was a consensus Top 75 recruit and rising, as well as a McDonald’s All-American nominee. Then suffered a torn ACL in his left knee last fall and missed his entire senior season... Averaged 22.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.7 blocks during his junior season before tearing the ACL in his right knee during a regional semifinal game in February. Spent the spring and summer in rehab, but likely tried to come back too early and suffered the injury to the other knee... Has not played competitively since February, 2015... Played three seasons at Tampa Prep under coach Joe Fenlon... Was Florida 3A Player of the Year as a sophomore and junior... Played AAU ball for Team Breakdown Elite out of North Lauderdale, Fla."
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 4:50 pm
by Rhodymob05
6'11 is always welcomed in Kingston. This Ewing to Georgetown news should effect URI/Hurley positively. Knowing Dan will be back is music to recruits ears who are interested in being a ram.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:23 pm
by Ramulous
UConn is in a mess right now.....the destruction of the big east together with their chase for football dollars has backfired on them....you wonder if it is true that BC prevents them from going to the ACC where they always wanted to be...how long before Ollie heads to the NBA...
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 9:22 pm
by woodennickel1
Ramulous wrote:UConn is in a mess right now.....the destruction of the big east together with their chase for football dollars has backfired on them....you wonder if it is true that BC prevents them from going to the ACC where they always wanted to be...how long before Ollie heads to the NBA...
Ollie needs to get his act together or could find himself on the hotseat next year. I doubt any NBA team will be calling till he shows that NC year was no fluke when he was playing with Calhoun's players. Funny thing is they were almost bounced in the first round even that year I believe ST Joes had them on the ropes and blew it.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:30 pm
by PeterRamTime
woodennickel1 wrote:
Ramulous wrote:UConn is in a mess right now.....the destruction of the big east together with their chase for football dollars has backfired on them....you wonder if it is true that BC prevents them from going to the ACC where they always wanted to be...how long before Ollie heads to the NBA...
Ollie needs to get his act together or could find himself on the hotseat next year. I doubt any NBA team will be calling till he shows that NC year was no fluke when he was playing with Calhoun's players. Funny thing is they were almost bounced in the first round even that year I believe ST Joes had them on the ropes and blew it.
Yeah st joes totally should've won that game.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:28 am
by Billyboy78
Would love to see the staff reach out to Mayan Kiir who asked for his release from VCU....4* '17 PF.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:53 am
by rambone 78
78, are we allowed to do that? Same conference means waiting period? Not sure.......
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:12 am
by Billyboy78
rambone 78 wrote:78, are we allowed to do that? Same conference means waiting period? Not sure.......
I'm guessing it would depend on if VCU put any restrictions included with granting his release.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:31 am
by Rhody83
It is standard for the release to include a restriction on any conference schools and the school the recruiting coach went to (LSU in this case).
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:38 pm
by sf2010
Rhody83 wrote:It is standard for the release to include a restriction on any conference schools and the school the recruiting coach went to (LSU in this case).
Conference schools, yes, but coaches commonly bring recruits with them from one school to another.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:51 pm
by rambone 78
The dead period ends Thursday at noon, and the spring signing period starts April 12th and ends May 17th.
Should be an interesting time. Some visits are needed.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:07 am
by giovanni
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:11 am
by rambone 78
looks good.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 12:23 am
by giovanni
Were we even involved with Evan Cole? Sounded slightly familiar but couldn't find anything.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:03 am
by ramster
Maybe you are thinking of the infamous Tony Cole of about 18 years ago?
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:41 am
by giovanni
Lol, maybe thats it. Maybe I had read something about Evan somewhere else. Being from GA, maybe I thought there was some involvement with ARD
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:43 am
by Dre3000
Cameron Johnson from Pittsburgh sounds like he might be the type we're looking for though not sure he's looking to move down a level. Listed as a 6'10" guard eligible right away with two years to play.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:44 am
by RoadyJay
Johnson would be perfect fit here. He's not 6'10 though.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:51 am
by kal-65
IF THE COACHING STAFF BELIEVES THAT EITHER OR BOTH LAYSSARD AND TERTSEA CAN PLAY MINUTES ,DEFENSE AND
REBOUNDING,IMO WE SHOULD RECRUIT THE BEST FRESHMAN POSSIBLE.GET SOMEONE FOR 4 YEARS;THERE IS ENOUGH S
SCORING PUNCH AMOUNG THE GUARDS.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:02 pm
by Billyboy78
Jeremiah Tilmon, a '17, 5* center has requested his release from his commitment to Illinois. No, he's not coming here, but one of his possible landing spots is St. Louis. Would be a huge get for the A10.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:10 pm
by Shaolin Swat
Billyboy78 wrote:Jeremiah Tilmon, a '17, 5* center has requested his release from his commitment to Illinois. No, he's not coming here, but one of his possible landing spots is St. Louis. Would be a huge get for the A10.
That would potentially make back-to-back recruiting classes with a 5* player for SLU. They have Cart'Are Gordon, a 5* PF committed in the class of 2018.
As far as 2017, Tilmon would make for a very strong '17 recruiting class for Saint Louis:
Jeremiah Tilmon - 5* Center (ESPN Top 100)
Jordan Goodwin - 4* Guard (ESPN Top 100)
Hasahn French - 4* Forward
For reference, I used ESPN rankings for this. Didn't go look at the other recruiting services.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:09 pm
by rambone 78
St. Louis could become a real force in the next couple of years if these recruits pan out and Ford can coach them up.
A 5 star center? Could we ever land such a thing? Same thing for a 5 star PF......
This staff has some serious work to do...if I have any concern going forward this is the biggest by far.
This NCAAT appearance and all the associated positive pub needs to yield some dividends, in the next few weeks and especially this fall.
Now I can see why we need a BB practice facility.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:02 pm
by PeterRamTime
Saint Louis is coming back from the depth with a vengeance wow.
After they've been so bad the last few years it's been easy to forget they were so damn good for those three straight 25plus win years.
Majerus left his mark.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:23 pm
by rambone 78
SL has excellent facilities....and if they get good again which it looks like they will....they've been rumored to be a possible addition to the BE some day.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 1:52 am
by reef
Travis Ford flat out getting it done with recruits
Rick Majerus is smiling up above
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:56 am
by thatRamBand
Corey Evans @coreyevans_10 · 53m53 minutes ago
Rhode Island was in today for 2017 forward Obadiah Toppin along with 2018s Anthony Higgs, Noah Locke, LaQuill Hardnett & Demetrius Mims
2018's Mentioned in this tweet:
Anthony Higgs, 6-8 PF, 2 star (Composite)
Noah Locke (MD), 6-2 SG, 4-star(ESPN)
LaQuill Hardnett (MD), 6-9 SF, NR
Demetrius Mims (MD), 6-5 SG, 4-star (ESPN)