2018 General Recruiting

[xlax]

No more 2 star projects.

Can you even name the last time we took a two star?

 

[GarradJ21]

I would be so happy about Nassir Little just don't know how realistic it is when I read a headline that UNC is calling lol. Seems like Cronin is taking the time and effort but he knows when to back off. Kinda like how he said he knew he couldn't get Luke Kennard so it was time to go get Jacob Evans.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I would be so happy about Nassir Little just don't know how realistic it is when I read a headline that UNC is calling lol. Seems like Cronin is taking the time and effort but he knows when to back off. Kinda like how he said he knew he couldn't get Luke Kennard so it was time to go get Jacob Evans.

Little night see a direct path to PT here. And maybe he loves our staff. Who knows. But if Evans is here for a year in front of him, then gets drafted, that's gotta open the eyes of some wings in this class. Our best pro prospects have all been of that mold. Gonna be a great opportunity for somebody.

 

[waterhead]

I would be so happy about Nassir Little just don't know how realistic it is when I read a headline that UNC is calling lol. Seems like Cronin is taking the time and effort but he knows when to back off. Kinda like how he said he knew he couldn't get Luke Kennard so it was time to go get Jacob Evans.

We have a nice opportunity to offer. NC (and other places) he might have to sit more than he would like.

We don't have a clear starter after this year. It depends on how much he sees our other bigs as road blocks but they certainly aren't guys who would make you think there is definitely no playing time available...or even more importantly starter spots locked down.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

We have a nice opportunity to offer. NC (and other places) he might have to sit more than he would like.

We don't have a clear starter after this year. It depends on how much he sees our other bigs as road blocks but they certainly aren't guys who would make you think there is definitely no playing time available...or even more importantly starter spots locked down.

Immediate playing time is big but conference affiliation will always be a obstacle. My prayer is we some how find our way into a P5 conference. Until then 4 year players and transfers will be the biggest difference makers for our program. One and doners will be a very rare for our program at this point in time.

 

[cincyguy13]

Little night see a direct path to PT here. And maybe he loves our staff. Who knows. But if Evans is here for a year in front of him, then gets drafted, that's gotta open the eyes of some wings in this class. Our best pro prospects have all been of that mold. Gonna be a great opportunity for somebody.

If little or anyone is good, they will get playing time anywhere.

 

[cincyguy13]

Immediate playing time is big but conference affiliation will always be a obstacle. My prayer is we some how find our way into a P5 conference. Until then 4 year players and transfers will be the biggest difference makers for our program. One and doners will be a very rare for our program at this point in time.

Getting in to a p5 conference isn't happening anytime soon in my opinion. probably should give up on that pipe dream

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Getting in to a p5 conference isn't happening anytime soon in my opinion. probably should give up on that pipe dream

can't really disagree with you. It is a sad reality though

 

[jacobkdoyle]

@PatLawless_
Wynston Tabbs, a class of 2018 PG playing for Team Melo (MD), just picked up an offer from Cincinnati.

http://247sports.com/Player/Wynston-Tabbs-94269

 

[waterhead]

Immediate playing time is big but conference affiliation will always be a obstacle. My prayer is we some how find our way into a P5 conference. Until then 4 year players and transfers will be the biggest difference makers for our program. One and doners will be a very rare for our program at this point in time.

I think we have been through this Waite. Conference affiliation is a big deal but for not for every recruit. For some it's getting in the right situation and seeing opportunity...for others it's conference and for many it's both.

Either way we have to maximize our ability to land the recruits where conference isn't the biggest factor. We will no doubt lose some recruits to power conferences and some we will lose because they didn't see playing time. But we can (and have) won some recruiting battles...we just need to keep selling the program and things like a new arena. Any little bit helps.

 

[ZCat]

@PatLawless_
Wynston Tabbs, a class of 2018 PG playing for Team Melo (MD), just picked up an offer from Cincinnati.

http://247sports.com/Player/Wynston-Tabbs-94269

Dang all these guys are solid, but we need some top 50 players.look at Jarron. You can see the difference

 

[GarradJ21]

Is anyone else getting fed up when you see the names of Jerome Hunter and Darius Bazley (Ohio guys) and nothing on UC recruiting them. They are top guys in 2018, from Ohio, yet you see Purdue, Xavier, Michigan, and OSU on them.

I trust Cornin, I really do, but I do get frustrated about this kind of stuff, especially seeing what Luke Fickell is pulling off.

 

[#BearcatNation]

Is anyone else getting fed up when you see the names of Jerome Hunter and Darius Bazley (Ohio guys) and nothing on UC recruiting them. They are top guys in 2018, from Ohio, yet you see Purdue, Xavier, Michigan, and OSU on them.

I trust Cornin, I really do, but I do get frustrated about this kind of stuff, especially seeing what Luke Fickell is pulling off.

I have no doubt that Mick is trying. I think he's trying to figure out how *much* to try, though. You don't want to put all kinds of time and effort into a kid that has no interest in going to your school. Mick said a year or two ago that once he realized Luke Kennard had no interest in UC, he moved on and started focusing on Jacob Evans, who we obviously ended up landing. If Mick had continued to pursue Kennard, we never would've landed Evans.

I think we're able to land Cincy kids (KJ, Cumberland), but it feels like we have a tough time with Ohio kids 50+ miles outside of Cincy.

 

[GarradJ21]

I have no doubt that Mick is trying. I think he's trying to figure out how *much* to try, though. You don't want to put all kinds of time and effort into a kid that has no interest in going to your school. Mick said a year or two ago that once he realized Luke Kennard had no interest in UC, he moved on and started focusing on Jacob Evans, who we obviously ended up landing. If Mick had continued to pursue Kennard, we never would've landed Evans.

I think we're able to land Cincy kids (KJ, Cumberland), but it feels like we have a tough time with Ohio kids 50+ miles outside of Cincy.

Yeah I know I agree but when it's Duke that a kid wants to go to over your school it's a little more understanding than the other schools I listed.

 

[#BearcatNation]

Yeah I know I agree but when it's Duke that a kid wants to go to over your school it's a little more understanding then the other schools I listed.

But what do you do if a kid from the start isn't returning your calls or texts as the head coach of a school? Do you just continue to contact him and attend his games? I want recruiting to pick up as well; believe me. I just don't know what the solution is (in regards to things the university can control).

 

[GarradJ21]

But what do you do if a kid from the start isn't returning your calls or texts as the head coach of a school? Do you just continue to contact him and attend his games? I want recruiting to pick up as well; believe me. I just don't know what the solution is (in regards to things the university can control).

Yeah I'm assuming that both kids have made it clear that they don't want to come to UC so Cronin isnt going to waste his time.

 

[cincyguy13]

But what do you do if a kid from the start isn't returning your calls or texts as the head coach of a school? Do you just continue to contact him and attend his games? I want recruiting to pick up as well; believe me. I just don't know what the solution is (in regards to things the university can control).

Agree with this. If they don't want to come here, what can you do. If they have zero interest, you might as well move on. Kind of like kennard

 

[GarradJ21]

Yeah I guess I just cant understand how 2 top kids in Ohio have zero interest in coming here, and neither are going to a Duke/UK type school but have interest in the other local schools. I guess that is what makes me angry.

 

[#BearcatNation]

Yeah I guess I just cant understand how 2 top kids in Ohio have zero interest in coming here, and neither are going to a Duke/UK type school but have interest in the other local schools. I guess that is what makes me angry.

I think I posted this a week or two ago, but Bazley is trying to go as high-major as possible. I can't imagine he goes to a school like X. He's aiming for UK. Maybe Mick sees that.

 

[GarradJ21]

Gotcha, thanks