2016 Recruiting

[Falco]

Any word on Andre Rafus? We need athletic guys up front. Jenkins wont be able to do it all himself.

 

[Mason2005]

Any word on Andre Rafus? We need athletic guys up front. Jenkins wont be able to do it all himself.

We have a chance with this recruit? He's a 2017 recruit anyways so Jenkins will be gone.

 

[gmujim92]

We have a chance with this recruit?

No.

 

[Mason2005]

No.

Lol that's what I thought

 

[Falco]

Verbal commits has him as medium interest in accepting Mason's schalship. He doesn't have a higher Intrest listed for other schools. But the again I have no idea how reliable verbal commits is

 

[gmujim92]

Verbal commits has him as medium interest in accepting Mason's schalship. He doesn't have a higher Intrest listed for other schools. But the again I have no idea how reliable verbal commits is

Trust me, they know nothing.

I'm pretty sure Rafus was a Hewitt recruit, but he's still on our page because VC doesn't remove anyone until they sign somewhere else.

I haven't seen us connected to him anywhere since the new staff took over.

I'd rather have AJ Wilson anyhow. He's a 6-7 kid who plays like he's 7-4 because of his bounce. Unbelievable shot blocker.

 

[Falco]

Just watched a highlight tape of Troy Temara. He doesn't appear to be the most athletic, but what I liked was his hands. He can catch a pass down low and hold on to the ball. Imagine how good Copes would have been if he had good hands.

I know there is no bad footage on a highlight tape, but I am hopeful he was another underrated player.

 

[The Great PATSby]

Just watched a highlight tape of Troy Temara. He doesn't appear to be the most athletic, but what I liked was his hands. He can catch a pass down low and hold on to the ball. Imagine how good Copes would have been if he had good hands.

I know there is no bad footage on a highlight tape, but I am hopeful he was another underrated player.

Is this the video that you saw lol??? https://vine.co/v/eMAxvjpHhID

 

[gmujim92]

Troy is deceptively athletic ... as deceptive as a 6-9, 230-pound human can be while dunking a basketball from just inside the free-throw line.

 

[Mason2005]

AJ Wilson just tweeted "on to the next chapter of my life", with a graduation cap. Perhaps we should expect a commitment soon.

 

[gmujim92]

AJ Wilson just tweeted "on to the next chapter of my life", with a graduation cap. Perhaps we should expect a commitment soon.

Not to be a weirdo social media stalker, but I saw another Tweet where AJ indicated he is mulling over an important life decision. So yeah, we should be hearing something one way or another fairly soon.

He could still decide to take a prep year and try to get "better" offers as a member of the 2017 recruiting class.

He also could enroll in college this summer, but somewhere other than Mason.

Gotta say I really want to see this kid playing with our other young guys for the next 3-4 years. Tons of upside on our roster.

Guess we just have to wait and see what happens.

 

[gmujim92]

Per Twitter, AJ Wilson says Mason, Duquesne and Richmond are recruiting him hardest.

He is undecided whether to take a prep year or enroll in college this year.

 

[Mason2005]

I hope he makes the right choice, MASON all day!

 

[gmujim92]

Latest update from Corey Evans says Wilson is down to Mason and New Mexico State as his 2016 options.

He could still decide to prep and reclassify to the 2017 recruiting class.

Gotta like our chances if he decides he's ready for college now.

 

[ephoops]

No disrespect to New Mexico State but there is absolutely no comparison to the value of a Mason degree compared to a degree from NMSU.

 

[gmujim92]

No disrespect to New Mexico State but there is absolutely no comparison to the value of a Mason degree compared to a degree from NMSU.

Not only that, but if he's at Mason his friends and family will be able to watch him play every home game and all but a few conference games within easy driving distance.

I have to imagine that counts for something.

 

[The Great PATSby]

The fact that they call him the "6 '7 pogo stick" makes me really want him to come to Mason. This kid's vertical is unreal. His highlight videos are mighty entertaining. I feel like It's been a while since we've had a proficient dunker. Man I miss watching Gabe and Mike Mo.

 

[JBiggs]

Latest update from Corey Evans says Wilson is down to Mason and New Mexico State as his 2016 options.

He could still decide to prep and reclassify to the 2017 recruiting class.

Gotta like our chances if he decides he's ready for college now.

For what it's worth, Corey's prediction is Mason on the "Crystal Ball" page: http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/AJ-Wilson-at-Duval-60801/CurrentExpertPredictions.

It looks like he had predicted vcu until just recently, but I know nothing about his recruitment, so I assume that was based on a hole that was filled by another player at vcu.

 

[Mason2005]

The fact that they call him the "6 '7 pogo stick" makes me really want him to come to Mason. This kid's vertical is unreal. His highlight videos are mighty entertaining. I feel like It's been a while since we've had a proficient dunker. Man I miss watching Gabe and Mike Mo.

Abrams is a great dunker. Having him and AJ at the 3 should bring some good show time finishes.

 

[MasonFanatic]

Abrams is a great dunker. Having him and AJ at the 3 should bring some good show time finishes.

Let's not forget Troy Temara, either.