‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)

[RF1]

We need height. No hobbits.

[CHICO 78]

We really need a back-up/ successor for Cyril. Harris is more of a 4 as is Walker. We could
really use a 6-9/10 230 big who can play with his back to the basket, protect the rim and rebound.
I know Walker is supposed to be 6'9" but he seems to be shorter that Cyril in a few pictures I saw.

[bigappleram]

We just offered a 6'10 2020 center yesterday. I'm sure there will be more of that

[DC_Rams]

PG and C are the priorities for 20. We will get one of each.

[RamStock]

We really need a back-up/ successor for Cyril. Harris is more of a 4 as is Walker. We could
really use a 6-9/10 230 big who can play with his back to the basket, protect the rim and rebound.
I know Walker is supposed to be 6'9" but he seems to be shorter that Cyril in a few pictures I saw.

No chance Walker is 6-9. Closer to 6-7. I also saw him up close near the other players

[CHICO 78]

It would be nice to get a 2019 center with Maral Slot so he is ready to
slide in and perform as soon as Cyril graduates. If not we will have
to play Harris at the 5 for a year until the new Center gets up to speed.
No Projects please!

[ace]

So, chances are high that they get Wood this weekend and they’re also going to get a point guard and center in the ‘20 class?

[theblueram]

My story isn’t changing. Not impressed with the kid. I don’t get paid the big bucks though. Chances are high we will end up with this kid this weekend. However, because the times I’ve seen him on the circuit, I wasn’t impressed, but that doesn’t mean that automatically disqualify him as a 4* recruit. You guys care more about rankings than I do.

Weren't you talking up Mading when many didn't want him to be signed? Where is that recruit now? I question your judgement and will listen to the offer list first.

[DC_Rams]

My story isn’t changing. Not impressed with the kid. I don’t get paid the big bucks though. Chances are high we will end up with this kid this weekend. However, because the times I’ve seen him on the circuit, I wasn’t impressed, but that doesn’t mean that automatically disqualify him as a 4* recruit. You guys care more about rankings than I do.

Weren't you talking up Mading when many didn't want him to be signed? Where is that recruit now? I question your judgement and will listen to the offer list first.

Wtf does that have to do with anything? Idgaf whether or not you question my judgement, I promise I won’t lose any sleep.

[DC_Rams]

So, chances are high that they get Wood this weekend and they’re also going to get a point guard and center in the ‘20 class?

Wood will be the ‘20 PG. He is a CG, very much like Jeff was in HS. Cox likes those rangy, taller guards.

Whether we land him this weekend is pure speculation. We offered him back in 2017, and maintained a relationship with the kid. I like that fact that he is coming in for the official visit and Cox having those DMV ties. I’ve just heard Wood doesn’t want to go into his senior year uncommitted. He wants to focus on playing.

[Rhody83]

So, chances are high that they get Wood this weekend and they’re also going to get a point guard and center in the ‘20 class?

Wood is a PG.
I think Rhody’s top SG focus is Darius Miles.

Rhody has 2 open spots plus 2 Seniors.
So if they leave one of the current spots open (I don’t think Tertsea has left yet btw), they would have 3 scholarships available for 20-21 season.

I believe they will have 3 spots for ‘20s going into Oct. If they don’t fill them with top HS recruits, they will look to use one on a mid year transfer to fill a needed role (whichever is open between C and PG).

This would be the goal:
PG Wood
SG Miles
C - someone 6’8”+

[DC_Rams]

So, chances are high that they get Wood this weekend and they’re also going to get a point guard and center in the ‘20 class?

Wood is a PG.
I think Rhody’s top SG focus is Darius Miles.

Rhody has 2 open spots plus 2 Seniors.
So if they leave one of the current spots open (I don’t think Tertsea has left yet btw), they would have 3 scholarships available for 20-21 season.

I believe they will have 3 spots for ‘20s going into Oct. If they don’t fill them with top HS recruits, they will look to use one on a mid year transfer to fill a needed role (whichever is open between C and PG).

This would be the goal:
PG Wood
SG Miles
C - someone 6’8”+

BINGO!!!

[adam914]

So, chances are high that they get Wood this weekend and they’re also going to get a point guard and center in the ‘20 class?

Wood is a PG.
I think Rhody’s top SG focus is Darius Miles.

Rhody has 2 open spots plus 2 Seniors.
So if they leave one of the current spots open (I don’t think Tertsea has left yet btw), they would have 3 scholarships available for 20-21 season.

I believe they will have 3 spots for ‘20s going into Oct. If they don’t fill them with top HS recruits, they will look to use one on a mid year transfer to fill a needed role (whichever is open between C and PG).

This would be the goal:
PG Wood
SG Miles
C - someone 6’8”+

Curious what you mean by the Tertsea part? Hasn't left as in might still be on the team and receiving a scholarship? He isn't listed on the roster.

https://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/2019-20/roster

[Rhody83]

Tertsea isn’t participating with the team.
I believe he is still taking classes and will graduate soon. I don’t think they can use his scholarship yet.
I could be wrong on this.
I think they will use Tertsea’s scholarship on a mid year transfer or a ‘20.
They can use Mading’s scholarship immediately for a player for the 19-20 season.

[ace]

So, chances are high that they get Wood this weekend and they’re also going to get a point guard and center in the ‘20 class?

Wood is a PG.
I think Rhody’s top SG focus is Darius Miles.

Rhody has 2 open spots plus 2 Seniors.
So if they leave one of the current spots open (I don’t think Tertsea has left yet btw), they would have 3 scholarships available for 20-21 season.

I believe they will have 3 spots for ‘20s going into Oct. If they don’t fill them with top HS recruits, they will look to use one on a mid year transfer to fill a needed role (whichever is open between C and PG).

This would be the goal:
PG Wood
SG Miles
C - someone 6’8”+

At minimum, they really need one of Harris or Walker to make a big jump this season. Unless they get lucky, it’s likely any ‘20 big they get will need some time to develop. That’s just the nature of recruiting bigs outside of the elites.

[rhodyruckus]

Now that we’re back in the mix is he still overrated and overhyped? Asking for a friend.

No you misunderstood, we weren't saying overrated we were saying "Frodo rated".

Probably the best comeback I’ve ever heard..

Probably the longest delayed laughter I've ever had...I was pulling on my collar getting flop sweat on stage over here!

[Rhody83]

[bkoeppen]

I have watched a ton of video of this kid in the last 24 hours (I know I need to get a life). Seems to be a good passer with good vision and defends the lanes very well. Seems to have a decent shot in the set but didn't see him create a ton of shots off the dribble. He doesn't really have the instinct to be a scorer, but plays under control for the most part. He also didn't play in the worlds best conference in the DMV, so it tough to judge his ball handling ability against competition that is not WCAC (Dematha, Paul VI, St Johns, Gonzaga, etc). I'm okay with him not be able to score and be more of true point guard with his ability to pass and defend. The risk is his ability to handle pressure in half sets and full court presses - just unknown with the level of competition he has played against. I'm not really sure who he is playing AAU ball with this summer, think it might be District WAWG but not certain.

Anyway, interesting kid who was getting calls from Kentucky at one point and has had a dozen or so P5 offers. Seems like he peaked as a freshman/sophomore and just hasn't improved since and is also probably getting penalized for the relatively weak league he plays in. Reference the link below and you can see the quality of his teammates (Wood is #3 in the dark shirts).

[TruePoint]

Maybe TP can edit the first post with this info

Better late than never?

[adam914]

Tertsea isn’t participating with the team.
I believe he is still taking classes and will graduate soon. I don’t think they can use his scholarship yet.
I could be wrong on this.
I think they will use Tertsea’s scholarship on a mid year transfer or a ‘20.
They can use Mading’s scholarship immediately for a player for the 19-20 season.

Interesting. Thanks.

[RhowdyRam02]

Tertsea is gone

[Billyboy78]

Tertsea is gone

Where is he?

[RhowdyRam02]

Don't know, but I know he's no longer at URI

[DC_Rams]

wood’s IG is 301elijah

[ace]

Don't know, but I know he's no longer at URI

Did anyone see Tertsea referenced in any of the school’s graduation info? It would have been a tough task to do it in three years (not everyone is Eric!), but I’d hate to see him so close and not graduate. Some of his credits would transfer, but it would be an easier feat at URI. Ideally, they’d find him some scholarship money for him to finish it out if basketball is done for him, like what happened with Onyekaba. He quit basketball but still graduated. I don’t know the particulars of Tertsea’s leaving.

[DC_Rams]

Heard he’s graduating in Dec. he’s still at URI

[RhowdyRam02]

Heard he’s graduating in Dec. he’s still at URI

You heard wrong

[URIRecruitingInfo]

Elijah Wood needs a new thread.

[Rhody83]

Heard he’s graduating in Dec. he’s still at URI

You heard wrong

RR2 are you saying he is no longer on campus and not enrolled to take classes?
I heard he is enrolled taking summer classes - which they can do online and as independent study.

[Rhody83]

Good to have a player visiting that has this level of interest. This IG post was from two months ago.

[Rhody83]

Transferred to Sunrise Christian in Wichita, only to transfer back to BCC after a few months.

In the interview in video above it became clear that he wasn’t going to play much his Jr year at Sunrise Christian. Sunrise is one of the top teams in the country. He felt that Jr year is too important for recruiting to be sitting on the bench so he came back home.

[ace]

This is why recruiting threads are funny to me. When your school isn’t involved with a recruit or don’t get him, some fans say the offer/interest list is sketchy. When they are, it’s legit. Then, add in the firm declarations of involvement or lack of involvement that change on a dime. It’s why I love recruiting.

There’s so much information and misinformation out there. I get how it happens- there are sources on all sides, and the ones that matter are only going to strategically share information that they know will show up somewhere public. You trust your staff or you don’t and go from there.

[Rhody83]

Elijah is playing AAU for District WAWG on the Under Armor circuit this year.

[URIRecruitingInfo]

I think this sums up where his recruiting is at this point, Alabama has also recently been in to see him. He was reportedly going to visit Ole Miss a couple of weeks ago but I'm not sure if that happened or not.

[Rhody83]

This is why recruiting threads are funny to me. When your school isn’t involved with a recruit or don’t get him, some fans say the offer/interest list is sketchy. When they are, it’s legit. Then, add in the firm declarations of involvement or lack of involvement that change on a dime. It’s why I love recruiting.

There’s so much information and misinformation out there. I get how it happens- there are sources on all sides, and the ones that matter are only going to strategically share information that they know will show up somewhere public. You trust your staff or you don’t and go from there.

When schools make 45+ offers per high school class an offer doesn’t really show the level of interest. I believe schools are still limited to 16 official visits per class for the recruits Jr AND Sr year. So the recruits can make one official visit each year. I am not sure when the calendar turns from Jr to Sr year for a recruit. I think the schools value Sr year official visits. If a recruit has a Sr year official visit, the school is very interested.

The last two years Rhody has gone for an early commitment (Long in June and Dana in Aug/early Sept without an OV). This would be the earliest but maybe Cox is going for the early commitment this weekend for his PG. Then they can put all their energy into Darius Miles and a Big.

[URIRecruitingInfo]

Elijah is playing AAU for District WAWG on the Under Armor circuit this year.

Noel Brown, who we've offered, also plays for District WAWG.

[bkoeppen]

Transferred to Sunrise Christian in Wichita, only to transfer back to BCC after a few months.

In the interview in video above it became clear that he wasn’t going to play much his Jr year at Sunrise Christian. Sunrise is one of the top teams in the country. He felt that Jr year is too important for recruiting to be sitting on the bench so he came back home.

The irony is he had a very lackluster Junior year at BCC, at least stat wise. Averaged 11 pts, 5 Rebounds, 4 assists a game. Stats below. As I said earlier I'm familiar with this league (live in the area) and this is not a strong conference. One would expect that someone with his rankings would dominate league play and even run at a double/double avg/game given the competition he played against. Can understand DC and Slim's concerns here, but obviously the experts are seeing something else.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/allmetsp ... d0de8f2cc7

[bkoeppen]

Elijah is playing AAU for District WAWG on the Under Armor circuit this year.

I'm not aware that he has actually suited up yet? Haven't seem him a box score

[Billyboy78]

Is he here?

[DC_Rams]

Is he here?

Yes.

[ramster]

nm

[Rhody83]

[DC_Rams]

Elijah just reposted Scott Brand’s post about him coming to URI in his IG Story.

[LoveThoseRams]

Don't know, but I know he's no longer at URI

A few days ago, he was posting videos from Lake Erie. Not sure if he was visiting a school there.

[Billyboy78]

What are the chances we get a verbal this weekend?

[DC_Rams]

What are the chances we get a verbal this weekend?

I like them, but who knows at this point

[DC_Rams]

Follow his IG story if you want to see how his visit a going

[ramster]

nm

[DC_Rams]

Over. Rated. Period.

Wait and see.

Correct. Truly overhyped. Struggling against D3 type talent. Avg maybe 7pts, and living off of early hype because he was 6”6 freshman. Imo not D1 player unless he improves. Played the other night & went scoreless against weak competition and D3 kid gave him 30. Social media can make you or break you. Lol

This was from only 3 months ago
Has he done anything special since then to change your opinions?

Not me...

[Rhodymob05]

Follow his IG story if you want to see how his visit a going

What’s his IG name?