'20 UK PF - Josh Ogundele (Iowa ---> Middle Tennessee)

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

I forgot to include:

The point I was making about AAU ball and Pro ball and defense is that in Pro basketball, zone defense is illegal and in AAU basketball zone defense is basically non existent.

A-10 will always be John Chaney suffocating interior zone defense, daring you to shoot from a great distance to beat them, and panic setting in if you can't from the very beginning of the game.

I went back and read my first comment and it didn't explain the point I was trying to make.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 4 years ago

Zone defense isn’t illegal in the NBA anymore. That concept has been replaced by defensive 3 seconds.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 4 years ago

I’d agree with Ramster that in EYBL and with many top tier AAU teams defense isn’t an afterthought. Mokan one of the top AAU programs prides itself on defense. Rivals touts that they only teach Man2Man and stress kids playing both sides of the ball. Now when you get to the next tier down of AAU and all the secondary tournaments that is moreso where you see track meets and street ball. Also there is a a lot of zone played at AAU level not sure who said it’s only Man, there is actually a lot of debate and grief given to AAU coaches (rightfully so) who play junk zone defenses just to win tournaments and don’t teach kids how to play man. But to say there is no defense played in AAU is wrong.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 4 years ago

Awesome news we gots to be about 65 -70 % to land this kid ??

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Agree to disagree overall on defense in AAU games. I have seen enough of them as well. The top D1 coaches are looking at individual play and more specifically individual skills. They don’t care about AAU team defense or AAU team results. The number one comment from D1 coaches on Fr players when they start their first year is they need to improve on defense in order to get playing time.

LoveThoseRams · Unread post by **LoveThoseRams** » 4 years ago

How is any of this bickering related to Josh? Start a new thread about AAU and defense intensity perhaps?

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Agreed. Somehow AAU got in this thread. I think I posted that Josh is visiting Rhody today.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

NLI day is only 18 days from now.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago NLI day is only 18 days from now.

The NLOI Early signing period is Nov 13-20. They can sign any time during that period. After that they can’t sign until April 15th.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

A fellow poster just reminded me that Cox is a closer. It reminded me of the line from the movie Glengarry Glen Ross - “coffee is for closers”.

Rhodyram · Unread post by **Rhodyram** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago A fellow poster just reminded me that Cox is a closer. It reminded me of the line from the movie Glengarry Glen Ross - “coffee is for closers”.

Or in Boss Baby, “cookies are for closers”.

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Josh watching the players’ shoot around. Put video on his IG Story

bkoeppen · Unread post by **bkoeppen** » 4 years ago

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

bkoeppen wrote: ↑4 years ago

Teams whiffing on priorities and going to backups. Josh has Rutgers in his final 5 and they hadn’t even offered. Makes no logical sense.

bkoeppen · Unread post by **bkoeppen** » 4 years ago

DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: ↑4 years ago
Teams whiffing on priorities and going to backups. Josh has Rutgers in his final 5 and they hadn’t even offered. Makes no logical sense.

Maybe he knew the offer was coming. I could see more offers coming in last minute as more P5 teams lose out on priorities at PF/C. Wouldn't be surprised to see his decision pushed back later this year or even into the new year.

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 4 years ago

bkoeppen wrote: ↑4 years ago

Rutgers must really want Xavier Foster.

RamStock · Unread post by **RamStock** » 4 years ago

URIRecruitingInfo wrote: ↑4 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rutgers must really want Xavier Foster.

Why? Rutgers should want anyone. Forget about pairings with other players like Foster. They are viewed as one of the lowest P5 schools for football and basketball

URIGradDad · Unread post by **URIGradDad** » 4 years ago

Hello,

A newbie here and URI hoops fan by way of my son who is a URI grad. Ironically, I'm an Iowa native and major Hawkeye fan who grew up 20 minutes from Iowa City. I've been on both campuses many times.

As others have said, URI has a very legitimate shot at landing Ogundele. I can tell you Josh was very complimentary of URI in the Iowa based articles I've read. I suspect it's down to URI and Iowa. Both have varying selling points; which have been mentioned already in this post.

As it pertains to Foster, by all indications it's anybody's guess on if he selects IA or IA State. He's a life long Hawk fan but his GF attends IA State. I don't know to the degree Foster's decision will impact Ogundele's but they reportedly got along very well in their OV in Iowa City and they are being recruited to play different positions (as do the Murray twins).

Foster intends on announcing his decision on Nov 11th. I suspect Ogundele will announce around that same time.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 4 years ago

RamStock wrote: ↑4 years ago
URIRecruitingInfo wrote: ↑4 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rutgers must really want Xavier Foster.
Why? Rutgers should want anyone. Forget about pairings with other players like Foster. They are viewed as one of the lowest P5 schools for football and basketball

Pretty sure he was kidding.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

RamStock wrote: ↑4 years ago
URIRecruitingInfo wrote: ↑4 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rutgers must really want Xavier Foster.
Why? Rutgers should want anyone. Forget about pairings with other players like Foster. They are viewed as one of the lowest P5 schools for football and basketball

Rutgers is picked #104 by Madness 144 and 12th of 14 teams in the Big 10
Steve Pikiel is making progress and has many starters returning this year. He has solid guard players but needs front court help
To be in the Final 5 it’s clear conversations were taking place, especially now since formal Rutgers Offer is publicized

https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/17643

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

No plan to visit.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 4 years ago

Pikiel was on Thorr's short list if he couldn't get Dan. He's rebuilding a disaster.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

Rutgers, duuuuuuude

rjsuperfly66 · Unread post by **rjsuperfly66** » 4 years ago

I keep hearing all signs for Ogundele to URI. Frankly, I'm surprised it hasn't happened yet.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

Some have said he's going to wait to announce and sign during the NLOI period coming up.

If he's going to verbal early, you would think it will be this week.

I was hoping he would have committed to us during his unofficial.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

rjsuperfly66 wrote: ↑4 years ago I keep hearing all signs for Ogundele to URI. Frankly, I'm surprised it hasn't happened yet.

Yesterday was the first time I heard the same. He is waiting until next week to announce date.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

LOI period starts 2 weeks from tomorrow. Get it done.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Things are quiet on the recruiting front for Ogundele which is good for URI. No planned visits to PC or Rutgers at this point in time.

LoveThoseRams · Unread post by **LoveThoseRams** » 4 years ago

Looks like he is at PC right now from his Instagram...

LoveThoseRams · Unread post by **LoveThoseRams** » 4 years ago

He is also stating that he is announcing next week.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago Things are quiet on the recruiting front for Ogundele which is good for URI. No planned visits to PC or Rutgers at this point in time.

Which hardly ever means anything. He’s on an official to PC right now.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

Crap.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

I still like Rhody’s chances. He messaged decision in next week or so. Nit this week.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

I think he loves the idea of the Big East.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 4 years ago

Be a big kick in the gut if he chooses PC

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 4 years ago

S@#t!!

if this goes sideways now it will suck! PEECEE no less!!

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 4 years ago

I am afraid that he will believe the bull shit that he will be hearing from Cooley.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago I think he loves the idea of the Big East.

What is this based on?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago I think he loves the idea of the Big East.
What is this based on?

Not specifically the Big East, but a higher level than the A-10. He has made comments on twitter and instagram when one of his buddies commits to higher level leagues like "Big Time" and comments like that. I just think he's shooting higher than us. Just my opinion.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

If he's announcing next week...PC not likely.

Unless he gets blown away by them, that is. They could be getting desperate.

My guess he's made his decision, just wants to check it out.

Uh, PC is NOT big time.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

He is going to the PC game tomorrow night. Eating at Capital Grille per his IG. Staying at hotel in downtown Providence so that’s a plus for Rhody.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago He is going to the PC game tomorrow night. Eating at Capital Grille per his IG. Staying at hotel in downtown Providence so that’s a plus for Rhody.

Why is that a plus?

phipsiGD'11 · Unread post by **phipsiGD'11** » 4 years ago

Cause Providence is a dump compared to Gansett, especially in the freezing cold.
I also hope he follows barstool rhody on Instagram to help convince him...

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑4 years ago Cause Providence is a dump compared to Gansett, especially in the freezing cold.
I also hope he follows barstool rhody on Instagram to help convince him...

He stayed in Newport on his URI visit. Newport vs downtown Providence.

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 4 years ago

Keep in mind--the FRIARS are officially desperate.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

We'll know by next week.

The speculation will continue until then lol.

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago
phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑4 years ago Cause Providence is a dump compared to Gansett, especially in the freezing cold.
I also hope he follows barstool rhody on Instagram to help convince him...
He stayed in Newport on his URI visit. Newport vs downtown Providence.

Right, where's an 18 year old kid even going to buy his Black Dog hat or driftwood home decor in Providence?

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 4 years ago

I am not sure that a recruit cares much about Newport vs Providence as far as beauty. This isn't a choice of where we want to bring our family for a day trip. How much time would he spend in Newport even if he did choose URI ? And would he care? He will be spending the majority of his time in the Ruane Center, which is a beautiful facility, if he were to choose PC. I got a feeling that Billyboy is correct that he has his vision on the "big time" school regardless if it were to be the best landing spot for him. For me personally, I would hate the fact that I was a fall back option and now being chased by a school who is now in a back pedaling mode trying to find someone. I would use that as motivation, but not at the school that has jumped in all of sudden, but a school like URI that genuinely has chased me for a long time and clearly wants me.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

As far as Newport vs. Providence, or Kingston vs. Providence, one of the things he liked about Cincinnati is that the campus is in the middle of the city.

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