'20 NY C - Isaiah Richards (Louisiana at Lafayette)
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'20 NY C - Isaiah Richards (Louisiana at Lafayette)
Isaiah Richards - C
From: Brooklyn, NY
School: Springfield Commonwealth Academy/South Shore High School
Travel/AAU: None
Ht: 6'10"
Wt: 215
OFFERS:
Nevada
Grambling State
UTEP
Rhode Island
RANKINGS:
Verbal Commits: 4*
ESPN: 2* (2018)
http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/isaiah-richards
From: Brooklyn, NY
School: Springfield Commonwealth Academy/South Shore High School
Travel/AAU: None
Ht: 6'10"
Wt: 215
OFFERS:
Nevada
Grambling State
UTEP
Rhode Island
RANKINGS:
Verbal Commits: 4*
ESPN: 2* (2018)
http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/isaiah-richards
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Re: '20 NY C - Isaiah Richards (Offer)
Originally committed to FIU in 2018, but doesn't look like he ever signed with them.
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Looks pretty athletic for a 6 9 guy
Looks more like a face up big than a back to the basket guy
We do need a big guy
Looks more like a face up big than a back to the basket guy
We do need a big guy
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Why so few offers?
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It looks as if when he didn't sign with FIU, he kind of disappeared into his postgrad year. This Nevada article kind of makes it sound like that:
This season, Richards will play for the post-graduate school TaylorMade Academy in Metairie, La. He was originally a class of 2019 recruit but opted for another prep season rather than attending FIU. “I wanted to weigh my options and use another year to better myself," Richards said. "I just want to be more consistent." Given his circuitous route, Richards has fallen under the recruiting radar, but he has an intriguing combination of size, length and athleticism.
Taylor said Richards' commitment to FIU impacted the teams that were interested in him “He was a four-star recruit and I think a lot of people saw he was committed to FIU and all the coaches assumed he’d go there and then he made his decision not to go there and now a lot of people are figuring, ‘Hey, he’s available,’ and stuff like that," Taylor said. "Once we get going (with our season), I have no doubt he’ll have a plethora of interest from a lot of schools and then he’ll just have to figure out what his best fit is.”
http://nevadasportsnet.com/news/reporte ... ar-big-man
This season, Richards will play for the post-graduate school TaylorMade Academy in Metairie, La. He was originally a class of 2019 recruit but opted for another prep season rather than attending FIU. “I wanted to weigh my options and use another year to better myself," Richards said. "I just want to be more consistent." Given his circuitous route, Richards has fallen under the recruiting radar, but he has an intriguing combination of size, length and athleticism.
Taylor said Richards' commitment to FIU impacted the teams that were interested in him “He was a four-star recruit and I think a lot of people saw he was committed to FIU and all the coaches assumed he’d go there and then he made his decision not to go there and now a lot of people are figuring, ‘Hey, he’s available,’ and stuff like that," Taylor said. "Once we get going (with our season), I have no doubt he’ll have a plethora of interest from a lot of schools and then he’ll just have to figure out what his best fit is.”
http://nevadasportsnet.com/news/reporte ... ar-big-man
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Interesting he didn’t go to TaylorMade Academy (LA). He is at Springfield Commonwealth Academy (MA).
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We need to jump in with both feet on this kid.
At the coach's show Cox told me they are focusing on bigs, but wasn't specific because he can't be.
At the coach's show Cox told me they are focusing on bigs, but wasn't specific because he can't be.
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Since he's in Springfield and we just offered, maybe he'll be at the game tonight?
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An athletic 6'10" who can shoot? Sign him up.
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I don’t even care if he can shoot, we just need some more length down low with someone that can score easily around the basket.
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He won’t be at the game tonight. He team is playing in a Prep Showcase at St Andrew’s in Barrington at 6:30.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Since he's in Springfield and we just offered, maybe he'll be at the game tonight?
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Damn, if I wasn't going to the Rhody game, I'd go watch him play, only about a 20 minute ride.Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years agoHe won’t be at the game tonight. He team is playing in a Prep Showcase at St Andrew’s in Barrington at 6:30.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Since he's in Springfield and we just offered, maybe he'll be at the game tonight?
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Get on it Cox & Co. love the size.
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He would be a fantastic addition to the 2020 class, get this done!!! Loving our future.
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Anybody go see him last night in Barrington? Just kidding.
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I will watch him play in the next few weeks. They are playing in FL tomorrow and Monday then back to MA for games next week. Their schedule has a wide variety of competition. They play some very weak teams that won’t be a good gauge.
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I'm Glad Cox has BIGS on the priority list because we need more than one banger (Harris) in there after Cryil leaves. There isn't anyone else on the roster that can play Center besides those two.
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It’s going to be tough to replace Cyril , when he plays like he did last night it makes us very tough to beat
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Playing tonight on BallerTV. I don’t think the competition is very good tonight.
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How’d he look?
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Didn’t see much of it. They were up by 25 when I was watching. Going to the game vs Woodstock Academy on Dec 17th.
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Nice 83 looking forward to hearing the reports
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Richards had a good game at Prep Showcase last Friday.
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Any idea where we stand with him? Or is it too soon to tell?
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Richards didn’t play the previous 2 games. Nursing an injury. Played last night. These games seem to lack defense by either team. Scoring 90-100 points is the norm. They shoot very early in the shot clock. I am hoping their game Tuesday vs Woodstock Academy has more defense in it.
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Watching Richards play in Prep event. They are playing a team from Canada.
Richards has good size. I would say 6’8” 215. Sitting next to a guy who runs the Canadian team program. He think 6’8” max.
Richards has good size. I would say 6’8” 215. Sitting next to a guy who runs the Canadian team program. He think 6’8” max.
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First half impression:
Strong defensively
Good rebounder (other team doesn’t have a lot of size). I think he has 6-7 defensive rebounds
Good motor
Needs to develop offensive skills (4 points - layup on nice pass from Cheeks and 2-4 FT).
Strong defensively
Good rebounder (other team doesn’t have a lot of size). I think he has 6-7 defensive rebounds
Good motor
Needs to develop offensive skills (4 points - layup on nice pass from Cheeks and 2-4 FT).
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Overall impression the same as first half. Showed quickness on D covering Guards on switches.
Didn’t score in the 2nd half. I didn’t get any official stats. I would guess 10-11 rebounds & 3 blocks.
He struggled scoring underneath in this game.
Body wise he looks like Cyril at the start of his Fr year.
I would think he could contribute his Soph year of college.
Side note - SCA won. The best player on their team is Aaron Gray from RI (6’6”). He stood out.
Best player in the game was Cobe Elvis (for Bill Corthers school from Toronto). He has committed to DePaul 6’2” PG.
Didn’t score in the 2nd half. I didn’t get any official stats. I would guess 10-11 rebounds & 3 blocks.
He struggled scoring underneath in this game.
Body wise he looks like Cyril at the start of his Fr year.
I would think he could contribute his Soph year of college.
Side note - SCA won. The best player on their team is Aaron Gray from RI (6’6”). He stood out.
Best player in the game was Cobe Elvis (for Bill Corthers school from Toronto). He has committed to DePaul 6’2” PG.
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Very strong game by Richards today.
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I will revise my height estimate on Richards to 6’9”-10”.
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Honestly, if we can sign this player and Doherty, that would be an outstanding class. strong from 1-13.
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It's telling to me if they don't want to schedule a visit yet and get a verbal, if he wants to come here.
If the staff really wanted him wouldn't they try and get a commitment before others jump in?
If the staff really wanted him wouldn't they try and get a commitment before others jump in?
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I think they grab Dougherty first and then wait and see
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I think they are undecided and want to see how Richards performs against very good preps in the next two months.rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago It's telling to me if they don't want to schedule a visit yet and get a verbal, if he wants to come here.
If the staff really wanted him wouldn't they try and get a commitment before others jump in?
I agree they are holding off.
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“We will be good when we are good.”
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With so many available scholarships now we should hope that we can get this kid. I’m hoping we can land a transfer also or maybe a grad transfer. It is tough to picture us getting three more freshman for the 2020 class. I’m wondering if Johnson is also a candidate to be the next guy to leave the program. It is highly doubtful it ever works out for him at URI.
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Sign this kid up today.
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Has Isaiah given any indication as to when he plans to make any decisions? My assumption would be the spring so he can get a few visits in after the season.
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Time to move on this kid - 17 points, 11 rebounds & 2 blocks in game vs Brewster Academy. Brewster is loaded so this is a very good sign. I am going to watch Isaiah tomorrow night. Will report back.
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looks like they play PSA (Josh Gray) on the 15th. should be a good matchup.
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Someone said the staff was waiting on Richards playing a couple games against strong competition before scheduling a visit, and that if he visits there's a good chance he commits.
Well gentlemen start your engines and get this kid on campus sometime soon after this next game.
Well gentlemen start your engines and get this kid on campus sometime soon after this next game.
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They play Redemption Christian Academy tomorrow, at PSA Weds and then in Prep HoopHall Showcase (new added event in Springfield) on Saturday (Beckly Prep) and Sunday (Massanutten Military Academy). That is top competition.
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I think it is time to schedule an official visit.