'16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo (Quinnipiac - Transfer to Texas A&M)
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 7:08 pm
by ace
Kevin Marfo - PF Hometown: Oradell, NJ School: Bergen Catholic/Worcestor Academy AAU/Travel: Team Scan
HT: 6'8"
WT:
ESPN:
Rivals:
247: NR
NERR: #16 NE
OFFERS: Rhode Island
Albany
BU
Brown
Buffalo
Canisius
Citadel
DePaul
Fairfield
Farleigh Dickinson
George Washington
Hofstra
Kansas State
La Salle
Lehigh
LIU-Brooklyn
Monmouth
Northeastern
Niagara
Quinnipiac
Rider
St. Joe's
St. Peter's
Tennessee-Chattanooga
Towson
Tulsa
Vermont
Wagner
Wofford
Xavier
He was at Rhody Madness in October.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 8:26 pm
by Ramulous
I think he has many offers, including some BCS level offers......he has a great name however.....
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 11:47 am
by BFC
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Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 4:29 pm
by TruePoint
Profile updated.
I'm saying....that is the most insane offer list I've ever seen. Think this kid likes the recruiting game?
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 4:37 pm
by Rhody74
TruePoint wrote:Profile updated.
I'm saying....that is the most insane offer list I've ever seen. Think this kid likes the recruiting game?
He likes to get mail, calls and tweets.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 6:59 pm
by ace
I think the long list reflects his progress as a player. A year ago at this time, he had literally zero offers. The 2014 July live period brought him some low-major offers, and he's continued to rise through the ranks, so the mid-major and above offers are now starting. It will be interesting to see where his offer ceiling ends up being.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:10 am
by ramster
Marfo is rising fast
BABC went 5-0 in Minneapolis. BABC won their last 9 EYBL Games to finish 1st in Division A at 13-4.
Marfo averaged 12.8 rebounds and 10.6 points in Minneapolis (11-20 FTs) 24 of his rebounds were offensive
Saturday May 23 vs Wings Elite(12-5) Won 68-62 - 29 minutes 14 reb / 12 pts
Saturday May 23 vs Texas Elite(1-16) Won 71-45 - 15 minutes 13 reb / 6 pts
Sunday May 24 vs PSA Cardinals(11-6) Won 58-56 - 32 minutes 14 reb / 12 pts
Sunday May 24 vs Boo Williams(6-11) Won 64-63 - 30 minutes 8 reb / 11 pts
Monday May 25 vs Pro Skills(10-7) Won 69-68 - 32 minutes 15 reb / 12 pts
Wednesday May 27 URI Offered Marfo
BABC will be one of the stronger teams among the 24 to quality for the EYBL Championships to be held July 8-12
Expressions did not qualify going only 5-12.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:23 am
by rodfromcranston
Wish we had a better relationship with BABC.
Seems we put all our eggs in the Expressions Elite basket.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:43 am
by runninrams5
On an Unofficial at URI today
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:51 am
by Billyboy78
A bunch of Expressions kids over the weekend. A BABC kid today. I like it. We need to be involved with both.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:44 pm
by bressler3south
Well, his relationship with Jarvis G. at Worcester Academy certainly is a plus….
Included in the article are some of his latest Spring 2015 AAU highlights.
rodfromcranston wrote:Except Garrett played at Notre Dame prep........
My mistake.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:54 pm
by ramster
Most recent offers have come from UMASS, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Minnesota and Kansas State.
Great that he was on an unofficial.
Biggest AAU Tournament of the year coming up for Marfo and BABC.
BABC Scheduled Games in Pool D will be:
July 9 - NY Lightning
July 9 - Elfrid Payton Elite (Louisiana)
July 10 - PSA Cardinals (NYC) - Christian Vital
July 10 - Mokan Elite (Kansas City) - Shamorie Ponds
July 11 - E1T1 (Florida)
This is where guys like Marfo can really help themselves playing in front of virtually all the Top 100 D1 Head Coaches and many assistant coaches.
So this visit by Marfo at this point in time is very important.
He was offered on an unofficial visit to Boston College recently.
He has also been offered by Xavier
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:00 pm
by rambone 78
Would be nice if we got him today, like X did with Jones.....
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:13 pm
by Billyboy78
rambone 78 wrote:Would be nice if we got him today, like X did with Jones.....
Now that Tyrique is off the board, I hope we have a shot at Wenyen Gabriel. Marfo is more of a project, IMO. He's not the athlete that Tyrique and Gabriel are.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:15 pm
by ramster
rambone 78 wrote:Would be nice if we got him today, like X did with Jones.....
Jones plays for Expressions Elite - did not qualify for the EYBL Championships.
BABC finished 13-4 and is considered a contender for the National Championship. Probably makes sense for Marfo to hold off until end of July or later, gain the visibility in EYBL Championships - but agree it would be unbelievably awesome of he picked us today. Just what we need, a burley, ferocious rebounder, and shoots effectively inside too.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:18 pm
by Billyboy78
Billyboy78 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:Would be nice if we got him today, like X did with Jones.....
Now that Tyrique is off the board, I hope we have a shot at Wenyen Gabriel. Marfo is more of a project, IMO. He's not the athlete that Tyrique and Gabriel are.
Not that I would mind getting Marfo. With a lot of work with ARD, he could become a good player. Gabriel just has more upside at this point.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:30 pm
by rodfromcranston
Jone took an official visit to Xavier.
Marfo took an unofficial visit here.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:27 pm
by ramster
Guys tend to take official visits when flights and hotels are involved or the high cost trips. They take unofficial visits like Marfo did at Boston College And URI since they are so close with little cost. Doesn't diminish the importance that Marfo chose to visit or got invited to visit URI today. They get 5 official visits.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:34 pm
by ramster
Gives a good idea of Marfo's type of game against EYBL competition in session 4.
Lunch pail type guy with strength and good rebounding instincts.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:41 pm
by rodfromcranston
Martin was from NYC, Terrell was from Greater Boston.
They took official visits.
Official visits mean they're serious.
We've had countless unofficlal visits, and not one resulted in
a direct connittment.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:48 pm
by ramster
True, Martin and Terrell did take official visits.
And if I had Marfo's game I'd save my 5 official visits for the likes of recent offers from Minnesota, Kansas state, Georgia tech and whoever pops up in North Augusta in July.
I'd be shocked if he commits before mid July.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:49 pm
by brady1
Local recruits will often take unofficial visits and follow up with official sometime later.
GO RHODY!
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:39 am
by rodfromcranston
Exactly. That's when you know they're serious about
your school.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 2:39 am
by ramster
Complete agreement. Marfo simply did his unofficial first at URI and at BC. As I said I would be shocked if Marfo committed prior to the Peach Jam where he will be in front of virtually all the top Head Coaches in the Country.
He is right in not wasting an official at URI when the P5 schools could come calling even more than they have up to now. He is wise to save those precious 5 official visits for possible long, costly trips. Or if he truly wants to remain in New England he will play his 5 official cards locally. Patience for him is a virtue.
Correct that an unofficial should not get hopes up. An official to URI for a local guy like this would mean more but not likely for a kid like this who is turning heads like he is this summer.
He was also playing ball at PC this past weekend on an unofficial visit there. Making the rounds.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:57 am
by Billyboy78
I have one fear with Marfo. He reminds me a lot of Iffy. Hopefully his game develops a lot more than Iffy's has.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:55 am
by Gonebarongone
I think you guys are underrating Marfo a lot. He's a very good post player and has really started to blow up. I would take him in a second. Also, I have heard that Gabriel is a BC lean but hoping for a Duke offer. The way he is rising up the charts he just might get it.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:23 am
by BFC
In Hurley's time here, we've never gotten one of these super early commitments. It seems like they use July to focus in on targets and then put the full court press on for the November signing period.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:02 am
by TruePoint
I'd also take Marfo in a second
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:03 am
by ramster
I'd take him in a heartbeat.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:20 am
by Seawrightspostgame
I am no recruiting expert but he shows alot of good things in that tape. I liked the baseline moves he had, but then he had the shot fake and he used the rim to shield his lay up by going up on the other side. I was impressed. It all seems to happen slow but he is in high school. Not college. I would imagine if he was doing all the things he does at a more athletic rate he would be a 1-done candidate.
I think the Iffy comparisons are just because they actually look alike. Iffy has a very mature body. To have a similar body to him is to be given a gift. So long as you can move it and jump. Iffy lacks those things.
Interesting to see what kind of offers he gets after this period.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:49 am
by BFC
He’s waiting to finish up the AAU season to really focus on his recruitment, but he did say that several schools were working hardest for him: Rhode Island, Saint Joseph’s, George Washington and Georgia Tech. Pittsburgh, Providence, St. Mary’s and Notre Dame had also been in touch, though that quartet was yet to offer.
JoelFranESPN Joel Francisco
Not sure there is a "big" that does a better job of carving out space than Kevin Marfo...savvy scorer in paint..# BABC. .#Fab48
about 5 hours ago
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 4:25 pm
by Billyboy78
Pitt offered today.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:22 pm
by ramster
Alex Kline
@TheRecruitScoop
Providence offers 2016 PF Kevin Marfo of Worcester Academy (MA).
8:22 AM - 3 Aug 2015
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:28 am
by BFC
August 5, 2015
Marfo looking to Sept visits
Dale McDuffie
GoJackets.com Staff
BABC power forward Kevin Marfo had a successful AAU season that resulted in new offers. The Worchester, MA recruit is enjoying the remainder of his summer, with his family, before he begins cutting his list and setting up visits.
Marfo has recently received offers from Fordham, Pittsburgh, and Providence. “I feel that my successful AAU season really paid off and it helped me get noticed.”
Most of the schools that have offered Kevin have stayed in touch with him. “George Washington, St Josephs, Georgia Tech, St Mary’s, Georgetown, Minnesota, Xavier, and Boston College are the schools that have kept in touch with me.”
Kevin has talked with Georgia Tech Coach Brian Gregory. Coach Gregory has invited Kevin to come down for a visit. “He wants to show me the school and talk to me about the system he runs.” Coach Gregory likes Kevin at the four.
Other schools are also looking at Kevin to play the three and five. “I’m intrigued by the combination of basketball and academics that Georgia Tech offers.”
Marfo has yet to set up any visits. “I’d like to spend some time at home and then get with my parents to set up September visits.” Kevin hopes to take all five of his official visits. He may also take some unofficial visits to schools in his area.
It is too early, in Kevin’s mind, to name any favorites. He wants to first take his visits and then talk it over with his family. “I don’t want to make any school think I’m not considering them right now.” Kevin feels he’s still in the formative stage of his recruitment.
A decision in the early signing period is still planned by Marfo. There is a possibility that the visits may push his decision back to the late signing period. “I just want to make the right decision and not hurry into that decision.”
Kevin feels that his recruitment is going the way he wants it to go. “It picked up after my junior year at Worchester Prep and it’s picking up even more now after the AAU season.”
Well, if we haven't kept in touch with him, according to him......
I guess we're going to have to wait until fall to get any commitments. No official visits from anyone at this point, is a pretty good sign of that.....
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:05 am
by rodfromcranston
WTF! Are we on anyone's short list?
This is beginning to resemble last year, when one by one
we could check every single one of the bigs we were known
to be chasing.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:54 am
by bressler3south
Even though Verbal Commits lists the Tweet that said URI offered Marfo some 90 days ago, 24/7 indicates that Marfo hasn't even been a "target," never mind "been offered" by Rhody.
Very perplexing…..
Yet another case for the gumshoe.
But -- a-aha! -- he must've been Not-So-Funny-Murray's recruit, because Xavier is on the list. The Jokester must've destroyed his URI-issued IPhone6 when he bolted…..
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:57 am
by TruePoint
As Bress says, what evidence is there that we were recruiting this kid? We were reported as having offered? Oh, well so was just about every other D1 team according to his offer list.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:59 am
by bressler3south
TruePoint wrote:As Bress says, what evidence is there that we were recruiting this kid? We were reported as having offered? Oh, well so was just about every other D1 team according to his offer list.
SEE BFC's JULY 14th POST!!!!!!
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:06 pm
by rodfromcranston
Murray did next to zero with four year players,
but he's suddenly a dynamic recruiter for Xavier.
Go figure.
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:25 pm
by bressler3south
rodfromcranston wrote:Murray did next to zero with four year players,
but he's suddenly a dynamic recruiter for Xavier.
Go figure.
He was into long-term relationships with recruits?
Re: '16 NJ PF Kevin Marfo
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:14 pm
by SmartyBarrett
TruePoint wrote:As Bress says, what evidence is there that we were recruiting this kid? We were reported as having offered? Oh, well so was just about every other D1 team according to his offer list.
