'21 PA SF - Ileri Ayo-Faleye (Rhode Island Commit)

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 3 years ago

Ileri Ayo-Faleye - SF
From: Lebanon, PA
School: Cedar Crest
Travel/AAU: York Ballers

Ht: 6'7"
Wt: 186

RANKINGS:
247 Sports: NR

OFFERS:
Rhode Island*
Brown
Rice
Robert Morris
Towson
Yale

*Verbally Committed 8/1/20

https://247sports.com/player/ileri-ayo-faleye-46101576/
https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/ileri-ayo-faleye

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 3 years ago

I believe Four McGlynn played for York Ballers.

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 3 years ago

He was a 2020 and reclassed. Upside through the roof. Outstanding student. Man, the staff is on a roll.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 3 years ago

TJ’s guy I think.

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 3 years ago

This is the type of player that, were we all set waiver wise, you take and red shirt (rather than him doing a PG year).
Immensely talented, just needs to lift for a year.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 3 years ago

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 3 years ago

We need him NOW!!!

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 3 years ago

This kid looks like a top priority.

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDXS87uAQq ... 39q7coo9zf

sevegny7 · Unread post by **sevegny7** » 3 years ago

I really like what I see on tape. Can do a little bit of everything shoot the 3, distribute the ball to teammates, very atheltic when driving to the rim and good defensive shot blocker. Would assume he would benefit from a year in the weight room. Definitely intrigued by this signing and added length to the lineup.

DeanDome88 · Unread post by **DeanDome88** » 3 years ago

I liked how he was moving his feet. Did Rhody find a diamond in the rough?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 3 years ago

So, he's back to a '20, an eligible player. That's a plus right there.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 3 years ago

Wow just watched that video kid looks like a great talent can shoot very athletic jumps through the roof and can block shots

Kind of surprised he didn’t have better schools on his list but we will take it baby

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 3 years ago

My guess (and it’s a total guess) is that he plays for Rhody this season if the Mitchell’s don’t get waivers. If they do get waivers, he redshirts. His development from practice and weight training will be better as a redshirt than it would be at Putnam Science.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 3 years ago

Nice pick up

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 3 years ago

reef wrote: ↑3 years ago Wow just watched that video kid looks like a great talent can shoot very athletic jumps through the roof and can block shots

Kind of surprised he didn’t have better schools on his list but we will take it baby

He had more offers than shown at the profile beginning of the thread:

Rhode Island*
Brown
Rice
Robert Morris
Towson
Yale

In addition:
Air Force
Bucknell
Clarion
Saint Anselm
Saint Francis
Saint Peters
Southern Connecticut State
West Chester
Georgian Court
Saint Michaels
Daemen
North Carolina A&T
Rice
UNC Wilmington
Quinnipiac

Jersey77 · Unread post by **Jersey77** » 3 years ago

He was a late bloomer from a lower tier HS basketball conference, had he decided to do post grad at Putnam his recruiting resume would of been much stronger. He seems like a hard worker and a good student, should be a good fit here.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 3 years ago

Has ties to Four McGlynn. Sure that was a helpful connection.

Rhody_NYCT · Unread post by **Rhody_NYCT** » 3 years ago

Looks like an amazing athlete!

RhodyRams916 · Unread post by **RhodyRams916** » 3 years ago

absolutely love the video he posted to announce his commitment. The way he said "I'm going to rhode island" at the end sounded very genuine. Looking forward to watching this guy play.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 3 years ago

Nice.

Not surprising to see Four McGlynn connection pay off.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 3 years ago

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 3 years ago

Yaaay!

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 3 years ago

Welcome home Ileri!

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 3 years ago

So here we go, is he 6’7 or 6’8?

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 3 years ago

He looks good. Athletic , quick first step, looks to have a nice stroke and can really elevate. Wish he was carrying a little more weight because He will get pushed around inside.
Still he looks like a quick jumper and may be able to out quick opposing bigs to the ball.
Looks like a quality addition.
I am assuming with this signing that the plan B big is no longer in play.

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 3 years ago

I think the rule of thumb is subtract 1 “ minimum from stated height!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 3 years ago

Even at 6-6 or 6-7 he’s got good size for a wing.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 3 years ago

Love this signing , I have high hopes for this kid

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

rhodylaw · Unread post by **rhodylaw** » 3 years ago

CHICO 78 wrote: ↑3 years ago He looks good. Athletic , quick first step, looks to have a nice stroke and can really elevate. Wish he was carrying a little more weight because He will get pushed around inside.
Still he looks like a quick jumper and may be able to out quick opposing bigs to the ball.
Looks like a quality addition.
I am assuming with this signing that the plan B big is no longer in play.

Fingers crossed that plan B big is not necessary!

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 3 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 years ago

Whereas the cesspool side of twitter is that I know everyone's damn politics and what they ate for breakfast, these decision videos are definitely the upside of twitter. Love these.

Ramrod · Unread post by **Ramrod** » 3 years ago

Feels rare for me to be so excited by a player who comes out of nowhere to sign with us, but I can't help it after watching those two videos. I think there is something special about this kid. I know it's just a highlight video, and with all the normal caveats about the level of competition, but I've become accustomed to watching all these clips of players to try to extrapolate what is real from what isn't. This kid plays with an instinctiveness, energy (bordering on joy for the game), and lack of hesitation that jumps out to me. He's also displayed, in a 5 minute video, basically every skill and ability there is on a basketball court. It looks like the game just comes naturally to him. I'd be curious to know if he is one of those classic stories (like the Toppins) of a guy who played as a guard growing up but then grew taller later in high school. I don't know if he intends on taking a year off, like he would have anyway by prepping, but I can't wait to see him suit up for us.

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 3 years ago

There were a couple of crossover dribbles out by the elbow where he put
the defender covering him right on his ass!! Broke his ankles right off!
Nasty move!!

Smokinjimit2 · Unread post by **Smokinjimit2** » 3 years ago

He has a little Kyle Ivey Jones in his game.

SandorClegane · Unread post by **SandorClegane** » 3 years ago

His game actually reminds me a little bit of Toppin coming out of high school.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 3 years ago

I've been off the board for a few days and came back to this great news!!

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 3 years ago

SandorClegane wrote: ↑3 years ago His game actually reminds me a little bit of Toppin coming out of high school.

Toppin 2.0

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 3 years ago

Ramrod wrote: ↑3 years ago Feels rare for me to be so excited by a player who comes out of nowhere to sign with us, but I can't help it after watching those two videos. I think there is something special about this kid. I know it's just a highlight video, and with all the normal caveats about the level of competition, but I've become accustomed to watching all these clips of players to try to extrapolate what is real from what isn't. This kid plays with an instinctiveness, energy (bordering on joy for the game), and lack of hesitation that jumps out to me. He's also displayed, in a 5 minute video, basically every skill and ability there is on a basketball court. It looks like the game just comes naturally to him. I'd be curious to know if he is one of those classic stories (like the Toppins) of a guy who played as a guard growing up but then grew taller later in high school. I don't know if he intends on taking a year off, like he would have anyway by prepping, but I can't wait to see him suit up for us.

I feel the same way, watching the videos. It's not your ordinary run of the mill edited videos. This kid has "something". His body movement is so smooth, confidence just pouring out of him, no hesitation. If he can keep that going at this level, a big if for sure, but not impossible, he could be one of those unheralded players that come around every so often.

ram1980 · Unread post by **ram1980** » 3 years ago

Toppin 2.0
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Hope not not into the one and done

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 3 years ago

Toppin was not one and done, he sat out a year and played two. I'll take that, at that level any day.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 3 years ago

Running Ram wrote: ↑3 years ago Toppin was not one and done, he sat out a year and played two. I'll take that, at that level any day.

I had assumed the Toppin 2.0 was a reference to Jacob, not Obi, but I'll take Obi Toppin 2.0)

SandorClegane · Unread post by **SandorClegane** » 3 years ago

Yeah. It was a reference to Jacob. Hope this kid develops into a Star here. This looks like a good signing if the twins are eligible.

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 3 years ago

Athleticism is certainly there, somewhat concerned with the list of schools who have offered/shown interest, is this just a case of flying under the radar?

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 3 years ago

They seem like similar players (jacob and ileri) and might not be a coincidence that hes replacing jacob.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 3 years ago

Shinze88 wrote: ↑3 years ago Athleticism is certainly there, somewhat concerned with the list of schools who have offered/shown interest, is this just a case of flying under the radar?

You guys do know there are many great players that never go significant offers or interest. If we waited another year for this kid after he attended Putnam (pro factory) we wouldn’t have had a shot.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 3 years ago

Just watched his video again freakish athleticism like T Bell and a great shot blocker . I love this signing

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 3 years ago

Watched the video again after Reef's post. I see a lot of Ulmer in him .
Can elevate, block shots, a decent out side shot and excellent
quickness and a pretty good handle for a 6-7/6-8 forward .
Like I said before at about the 1-2 minute mark he
does a cross over at the elbow that almost puts the guy guarding him
on his ass. The only question because of the level of competition is
if it will translate to D1 ball. I think so but only time will tell.
Looks like a good signing.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 3 years ago

Looks to me he can get off his shot when he wants to off the dribble with his high elevation on his jump shot

Is he at URI now working out with the team ??

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