2018 General Recruiting

[JumpinJack5]

Maybe we should start a GoFundMe for Mick's private jet...that's what all the cool kids do these days. Or we could do a Change.org petition

 

[coachpipe]

Maybe we should start a GoFundMe for Mick's private jet...that's what all the cool kids do these days. Or we could do a Change.org petition

ask Boeing how many retweets gets Mick a free private jet

 

[jacobkdoyle]

ask Boeing how many retweets gets Mick a free private jet

Lol.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Sorry. This whole thing just strikes a nerve with me.

Jake having a plane would help but it isn't a show stoppers. League and p-5 affiliation are much bigger issues.

 

[Chad Brendel]

So Chad- do u agree it is very impt to have a private jet?

It is critical during the season because getting from practice to a different state to see an evening game is impossible without one. While having one in the summer is a nice luxury, it is much more important on a Tuesday in January while also preparing for a conference opponent...

 

[GarradJ21]

This whole time I have been wondering why we aren't hearing some serious considerations for 2018. I just looked. The first thread for Keith Williams and Eli were made in July. Trevor was in the beginning of June. So I guess it's coming.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

This whole time I have been wondering why we aren't hearing some serious considerations for 2018. I just looked. The first thread for Keith Williams and Eli were made in July. Trevor was in the beginning of June. So I guess it's coming.

Exactly. Just seems slow bc we didn't have a bunch of open scholarships this spring...which is good imo.

 

[Bearcat513]

I know it's early in the process but I really hope this upcoming eval period tells us more about who we are going after and who wants to play here.

Getting a bit nervous by the lack of hoops recruiting news.

 

[GarradJ21]

I know it's early in the process but I really hope this upcoming eval period tells us more about who we are going after and who wants to play here.

Getting a bit nervous by the lack of hoops recruiting news.

It will. I asked Chad on Twitter about 2018 recruiting he just we are being selective and things will pick up in July.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

It will. I asked Chad on Twitter about 2018 recruiting he just we are being selective and things will pick up in July.

Yeah just feels slow bc we struck pretty early in the spring and filled the roster.

 

[Bearcat513]

I know, I just have pretty high hopes for this class so I was at least hoping for some Twitter posts about us talking to highly rated guys and such.

I am sure come this time next month we will get that.

 

[AZ BEARCAT]

I know, I just have pretty high hopes for this class so I was at least hoping for some Twitter posts about us talking to highly rated guys and such.

I am sure come this time next month we will get that.

looking at three for 18 class, right ?

 

[GarradJ21]

looking at three for 18 class, right ?

Yes, and one being a PG for sure. I'd say a scoring big, and then a wing

 

[Bearcat513]

looking at three for 18 class, right?

Probably, yes.

Washington, Quad, and Clark are graduating.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I wouldn't mind a jitterbug PG, a combo guard, and a wing.

Brooks will be around, so will Scott, Nsoseme and Diarra. If we could get a 6'7" wing that could play small ball 4, that'd be awesome. Even if Scott turns into that, it'd be a luxury to have multiple guys who can switch everything. And Scott will be a JR then anyway.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

If we got someone like that Nassir Little guy, I could see us maybe going for combo guard over a big guy. If Williams is legit, he, Cumberland and Little Could play position-less 2-3-4 with guys like T Moore, Scott, and Diarra hopefully chipping in. And we'd still be 2 deep at C.

 

[Bearcat513]

I wouldn't mind a jitterbug PG, a combo guard, and a wing.

Brooks will be around, so will Scott, Nsoseme and Diarra. If we could get a 6'7" wing that could play small ball 4, that'd be awesome. Even if Scott turns into that, it'd be a luxury to have multiple guys who can switch everything. And Scott will be a JR then anyway.

I know this season will tell us more, but I don't have much confidence in any of those bigs to be an offensive threat. Time has been limited with Brooks and Scott, but they haven't really even shown glimpses of being a reliable offensive big.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I know this season will tell us more, but I don't have much confidence in any of those bigs to be an offensive threat. Time has been limited with Brooks and Scott, but they haven't really even shown glimpses of being a reliable offensive big.

Brooks doesn't have to be an offensive big.

 

[Robert]

We need one of Brooks or Scott to develop into a quality starter. They have the tools, but outside of Clark and Gates, it seems like all we ever get in freshman big men recruits are projects. I know talented big men are hard to come by, but I really hope we find an inside player who is ready to contribute with offensive skills in the 2018 class.

 

[waterhead]

Brooks doesn't have to be an offensive big.

This is a tough call for me. We have had success in the past with defensive stoppers in the paint. Guys who mainly score on lobs and put backs etc. But looking back Huggs finished the season 9 times in the top 12 end of season AP and Cronin has finished 2 times in the top 25. This is based on sports reference info so not sure if it's accurate.

Huggs had

Blount (2)
Fortson (2)
Brannen (1)
Martin (2)
Little/Max (1)
Max/Hicks (1)

He reached #1 a couple times when he had Fortson and Martin. Our best finish in the NCAA was with Blount but it was a perfect storm for a draw.

Cronin had Jackson (sr yr) and Washington/Clark...and our best finish in the tourney was with Gates (sr yr) although didn't finish top 25.

This is telling me we can get by with a "non scoring" big but our best years are going to have the ability to score from the block. I have high hopes for Brooks but I would like to land a scoring big if we can.