2017 General Recruiting

[AZ BEARCAT]

Not at all. We know we will see both of them on the court together. Sighhh

just like the good old days for uconn !

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

They already have a Top 40 player from the 2016 class as a PG too. I guess the playing time excuse doesn't apply to them?

That only applies to unknown three star guys.

 

[justinhub2003]

This could mean Xavier even more for sure now gets Paul Scruggs. He had just visited uconn. Down to Indiana and X.

I hope he goes to Indiana

 

[jacobkdoyle]

We are the #68 class on 247 right now. They don't have a page on Nsoseme...but how much could a guy without a page (even after committing to UC) really help that ranking? Not sure anyone outside of Epperson would get me that excited about this class.

 

[UCalum08]

We are the #68 class on 247 right now. They don't have a page on Nsoseme...but how much could a guy without a page (even after committing to UC) really help that ranking? Not sure anyone outside of Epperson would get me that excited about this class.

How come you're not excited about Williams? The more I see of him play, the more he would be a great addition. He has confidence and offense. But I really want Epperson and Williams..

 

[jacobkdoyle]

How come you're not excited about Williams? The more I see of him play, the more he would be a great addition. He has confidence and offense. But I really want Epperson and Williams..

I don't like Williams's shot. Seems like a Cronin guy. Doesn't raise the bar. Maybe I'm way off though.

 

[2bearcatdad]

I don't like Williams's shot. Seems like a Cronin guy. Doesn't raise the bar. Maybe I'm way off though.

Shoots 40% from 3, but you don't like his shot?!? Now you're just creating stuff to complain about.

I agreed with you that I thought McNiell would fit our needs better moving forward, but I definitely like the little we've seen of this kid.

I hope we get him though, because I don't like our chances with Epperson.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Shoots 40% from 3, but you don't like his shot?!? Now you're just creating stuff to complain about.

I agreed with you that I thought McNiell would fit our needs better moving forward, but I definitely like the little we've seen of this kid.

I hope we get him though, because I don't like our chances with Epperson.

His form looks off. If he shoots that well vs D1 competition, I'll gladly eat my words. But I just don't see it.

 

[2bearcatdad]

His form looks off. If he shoots that well vs D1 competition, I'll gladly eat my words. But I just don't see it.

Fair enough.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Jake is right. Williams looks like Morman to me.

 

[2bearcatdad]

Jake is right. Williams looks like Morman to me.

Well, you are the authority...

I mean, you wouldn't just say things to be a Debbie Downer.

 

[Bearcat513]

His form looks off. If he shoots that well vs D1 competition, I'll gladly eat my words. But I just don't see it.

I agree with this about his form. Looks strange to me but agreed, if he can shoot 35-40% against D1 teams, he'd prove us wrong.

 

[GarradJ21]

New rivals 150 rankings are out.

Keith Williams #132
Elias Harden #135 (Xavier Commit)

I didn't see Gaines, Epperson or McNeil on the list.

 

[coachpipe]

New rivals 150 rankings are out.

Keith Williams #132
Elias Harden #135 (Xavier Commit)

I didn't see Gaines, Epperson or McNeil on the list.

Epperson is #58 on 247

 

[#BearcatNation]

Epperson is #58 on 247

58 on Scout as well.

http://www.scout.com/player/210523-jacob-epperson

 

[UCalum08]

I'm telling you all, we want Williams and Epperson. That would be amazing.

 

[2bearcatdad]

I'm telling you all, we want Williams and Epperson. That would be amazing.

No argument with that statement. I'd take either one. If we got both I'd do cartwheels down Calhoun Street (in my mind - it wouldn't be pretty if I tried in real life).

 

[TrillCosby]

I don't like Williams's shot. Seems like a Cronin guy. Doesn't raise the bar. Maybe I'm way off though.

You are. His shot is better than Cumberland's, so are you saying you don't want Cumberland because of his shot or you don't care because he has a high ranking next to his name?

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I'd be happy with a class of Moore, Williams, Epperson, and Nsoseme. Honestly, that's what every recruiting class should look like though. So no cartwheels for me. Maybe just an "Ok, not bad".

 

[jacobkdoyle]

You are. His shot is better than Cumberland's, so are you saying you don't want Cumberland because of his shot or you don't care because he has a high ranking next to his name?

Yeah I assume the people who assess the talent for a living are at least decent at what they do.

Also, "his shot is better than Cumberland's" is your opinion. It isn't a fact. My opinion is that Williams has uglier form and I worry about how his jumpshooting will translate to higher level competition. By all accounts, Cumberland can score a million different ways. And he's physically ready.

*I like the "gotcha" element to your post, with the "are you saying you don't want Cumberland?". Lol. That's quite a leap.