2015 Recruiting

[Washingtonian]

There's also two IMG baseball players coming next year. I'm liking the pipeline we have going on. Now if we can just get Romello White to commit.

Looks like he reclassified for 2016:
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/203868/romello-white

 

[GSII]

White, Murrell, Dixon are from IMG correct? Did any play together?

 

[Washingtonian]

http://www.csnwashington.com/ncaa/recruiting-roundup-depth-plays-gw-mason

* George Mason: First-year head coach Dave Paulsen officially announced four recruits for the 2015-16 on Tuesday: 6-foot-7 G DeAndre Abram (Carrollton, Texas), 6-foot-10 F Danny Dixon (Grosse Pointe Park, Mich.), 5-foot-11 G Otis Livingston II (Linden, N.J.) and 6-foot-2 G Kameron Murrell (Long Beach, Calif.).

The roster underwent several changes during the transition from former coach Paul Hewitt to Paulsen. The new guys represent the positive kind of change.

“We’re really excited about these four individuals who comprise our first recruiting class,” Paulsen said. “It was very important to me that we sign young men of the highest character who had distinguished themselves academically as well as athletically. I couldn’t be happier with this group in that regard and I know that they will be great representatives of Mason both on and off the court.

 

[psyclone]

http://www.csnwashington.com/ncaa/recruiting-roundup-depth-plays-gw-mason

* George Mason: First-year head coach Dave Paulsen officially announced four recruits for the 2015-16 on Tuesday: 6-foot-7 G DeAndre Abram (Carrollton, Texas), 6-foot-10 F Danny Dixon (Grosse Pointe Park, Mich.), 5-foot-11 G Otis Livingston II (Linden, N.J.) and 6-foot-2 G Kameron Murrell (Long Beach, Calif.).

The roster underwent several changes during the transition from former coach Paul Hewitt to Paulsen. The new guys represent the positive kind of change.

“We’re really excited about these four individuals who comprise our first recruiting class,” Paulsen said. “It was very important to me that we sign young men of the highest character who had distinguished themselves academically as well as athletically. I couldn’t be happier with this group in that regard and I know that they will be great representatives of Mason both on and off the court.

Also from the same link:
"Murrell, a member of the 2015 Prep School National Championship Runner-Up squad, shot a staggering 66.0 percent from three-point range and averaged 16.0 points per game, 6.3 assists per game and 2.1 steals per game last season. Some view Livingston as a potentially sneaky lead guard addition for the Patriots."

“We also addressed some specific needs for our team with some excellent ball handlers and shooters and an additional ‘big’ who can give us added depth up front,” Paulsen noted. “I am excited to work with Kam, Otis, DeAndre and Danny as we begin in earnest our quest for the A-10 Championships.”

On Murrell's going 66% from 3, what was he--2 for 3?

 

[Washingtonian]

Also from the same link:
"Murrell, a member of the 2015 Prep School National Championship Runner-Up squad, shot a staggering 66.0 percent from three-point range and averaged 16.0 points per game, 6.3 assists per game and 2.1 steals per game last season. Some view Livingston as a potentially sneaky lead guard addition for the Patriots."

“We also addressed some specific needs for our team with some excellent ball handlers and shooters and an additional ‘big’ who can give us added depth up front,” Paulsen noted. “I am excited to work with Kam, Otis, DeAndre and Danny as we begin in earnest our quest for the A-10 Championships.”

On Murrell's going 66% from 3, what was he--2 for 3?

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kam...KZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/basketball-stats.htm

53 of 86 which is 61.2% (junior and senior year combined).

 

[Pablo]

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kam...KZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/basketball-stats.htm

53 of 86 which is 61.2% (junior and senior year combined).

According to these stats, he made more 2-pt. FG's (94) than he attempted (88) in 2013-14. In other words, I wouldn't rely on these stats.

 

[A.-Siegfried]

Hearing we may not be done with this class. Don't have a name, but have heard whisperings we may add one more if everything goes well. Stay tuned.

 

[gmujim92]

Hearing we may not be done with this class. Don't have a name, but have heard whisperings we may add one more if everything goes well. Stay tuned.

If there is a 2015 guy out there capable of contributing but still unsigned in August, I'll be very surprised.

Maybe a guy who decided to reclassify to 2015 at the last minute? Otherwise I can't imagine how a D-I caliber player is still available three weeks before classes start.

 

[Herndon]

Tony Farmer is recently available, I believe.

 

[gmujim92]

Tony Farmer is recently available, I believe.

LOL

 

[933127]

Tony Farmer is recently available, I believe.

Not going to happen with Coach Paulsen at the helm. Tony Farmer better off going overseas.

 

[Herndon]

HUH! Turns out he's NOT available http://highschoolsports.cleveland.c...ge-2-months-after-being-released-from-prison/

 

[A.-Siegfried]

If there is a 2015 guy out there capable of contributing but still unsigned in August, I'll be very surprised.

Maybe a guy who decided to reclassify to 2015 at the last minute? Otherwise I can't imagine how a D-I caliber player is still available three weeks before classes start.

Ok. We'll see. Like I said, not 100% it will happen, but I know it's out there.

 

[gmujim92]

Ok. We'll see. Like I said, not 100% it will happen, but I know it's out there.

I wasn't suggesting your info was wrong. I just hope we're not signing someone just to add another body to the roster. It would be very unusual to have a quality player sitting there waiting to be scooped up in early August.

 

[Pablo]

I wasn't suggesting your info was wrong. I just hope we're not signing someone just to add another body to the roster. It would be very unusual to have a quality player sitting there waiting to be scooped up in early August.

He could be a foreign player awaiting NCAA certification.

 

[gmujim92]

He could be a foreign player awaiting NCAA certification.

Could be. Point still holds -- if someone can play, it's extremely unlikely he'd still be unsigned in August.

Interesting situation. There are guys who take summer classes so they can graduate HS early, so maybe we have a kid who decided to do that instead of waiting until 2016. Who knows?

 

[GSII]

Could be from Italy too. Like GC Marcaccini's cousin or something.

 

[GMUgemini]

I wasn't suggesting your info was wrong. I just hope we're not signing someone just to add another body to the roster. It would be very unusual to have a quality player sitting there waiting to be scooped up in early August.

Or it's one of those recruited walk-on situations.

 

[Pablo]

Point still holds -- if someone can play, it's extremely unlikely he'd still be unsigned in August.

Verbal Commits ‏@VerbalCommits 2h2 hours ago
As of today, 749 players are listed on our Transfer List. Below is a breakdown of the list based on next destination:

 

[A.-Siegfried]

He could be a foreign player awaiting NCAA certification.

nope. That's not it.

Enjoy your weekend everyone! I know I will!