BASKETBALL RECRUITING: Top 20 player interested in ISU

[TheHelgo]

I'm pretty sure I read he might have trouble qualifying but I could be wrong.

He is also a moderate target of IU currentl, and you are exactly right. there are questions about whether he'll be able to qualify.

 

[CycloneErik]

I don't get his offer list on Rivals. I know those aren't always up to date, but the biggest offer he has listed is Baylor. You'd think the big names would be knocking down the doors to get this kid, unless there are some unknown issues.

Baylor is a big-time offer right now.

 

[KMAC_ATTACK]

5* players are frequently ready to make an impact. There were four 5* point guards last year and two are now in the NBA. There were five 5* point guards in 2008 and four are now in the NBA.

Exactly what i was thinking bryce.....

If theres one position that a 5* player is capable of contributing is at the point....imo the PG position is easier to transition from a physical standpoint then say the 3-4-5.....at the PG you just let the natural athletic ability take over....

I like the thought of this kid signing with ISU....Craig was great for ISU but, everyone knows that College Games are won with Guard play and having a top 20 target considering your program is a very good sign to me....

get'em Freddie....

 

[BryceC]

I'd love to get this kid for 2011. Talk about hitting the ground running. How exciting would that be!

 

[djcubby]

Baylor is a big-time offer right now.

Agreed, and Scott Drew will do just about anything to win. It's not every day you see a 5* kid with single digit offers, and no mention of KU, UNC, Duke, etc.

 

[gwoodclone]

If we get him...2011 goes from potentially great season to the type of season that could make us all forget about the last four years of suffering. To turn things around that quickly...it would be incredible.

With everybody we have right now coming in next year, plus a 5 star PG, what would expectations be going into 2011? Sweet Sixteen? Or more?

 

[Cyclonepride]

This would make not getting Paige tolerable... of course we could end up without either...

We could also be destroyed by a rogue asteroid tomorrow. If you're going to go negative, go big.

 

[mustangcy]

Man, what a change in momentum this program has.

 

[ty4cy90]

I agree with that, but I think that is more true in offenses that are complex (e.g. McD offense).

If what FH wants to do can happen (going up tempo), that becomes less important. Given how much we have coming in at guard for 2011 and the caliber of players we have coming in I think we will be able to run. From FHs description he wants to run a pretty simple offense because you don't want your players to not know where they're supposed to be on the court or what they should be doing. Playing the PG spot still requires good judgement, but not necessarily tons of experience.

Here's hoping at least :wink:

I thought all you had to do was stand around and look at whoever happened to be dribbling the ball in GMAC's system? Seriously though, how exciting is 2011 going to be? I think I'm going to have to work studying abroad around the BBall team. Can you imagine if FH gets to the Sweet 16 or even the tournament in his second year?!

 

[CycloneErik]

I thought all you had to do was stand around and look at whoever happened to be dribbling the ball in GMAC's system? Seriously though, how exciting is 2011 going to be? I think I'm going to have to work studying abroad around the BBall team. Can you imagine if FH gets to the Sweet 16 or even the tournament in his second year?!

I feel very confident that the best scout team in America will combine with some talented sophomores to make a run into the tournament. Throw in a talented young PG like this guy, and I refuse to slow down on my Kool-Aid consumption or sharing. Expectations (at least from me) will be enormous!

 

[Cyhart]

Go get him T.J.!!!!

Fixed it for ya! :biggrin:

 

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[drednot57]

This guy would be a huge get if he comes to ISU. I hope he comes to the correct ISU, not the other one.:smile:

 

[Cyclophile1]

That would be incredible to land him. However, having lived in St. Louis area for more than ten years (two different stints) since 1993 I can tell you that Florissant has some of the worst schools in the metro so I could easily see how a kid coming out of there might have some trouble qualifying.

Cheers

 

[madcityCY]

We could also be destroyed by a rogue asteroid tomorrow. If you're going to go negative, go big.

You're right... What is my problem? It's Friday!!!!

...I suppose I'm just trying to temper my enthusiasm.

 

[MNCyGuy]

I feel very confident that the best scout team in America will combine with some talented sophomores to make a run into the tournament. Throw in a talented young PG like this guy, and I refuse to slow down on my Kool-Aid consumption or sharing. Expectations (at least from me) will be enormous!

Yes, especially if said sophomores were already seasoned with say, some sort of miracle NIT run?:yes:

 

[CycloneErik]

Yes, especially if said sophomores were already seasoned with say, some sort of miracle NIT run?:yes:

:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:

 

[Trainer]

Anyone heard any kind of time frame on this kid? I am not as familiar with basketball recruiting as I am with football so dunno when recruits start comin in, or whether anyone has heard anything on when his decision will be.

 

[Cysrevenge]

is there some kind of internet poll we can start that would increase are chances of landing this kid?

 

[Palmer]

sportstalkmatt is wringing his hands right about now....what if?