2017 Recruiting

[sleeperpick]

I GOTCHU FAM!

http://giantkiller.co/2016/08/26/2017-george-mason-basketball-recruiting-update-august-2016/

Awesome job man. Much better than the other stuff people do in their spare time.

 

[TwoFootTackle]

Endowments represent money or other financial assets that are donated to universities or colleges. The sole intention of the endowment is to invest it, so that the total asset value will yield an inflation-adjusted principal amount, along with additional income for further investments and supplementary expenditures.

You're talking about the growth of the endowment, not the increase in the value of my diploma. How much more, in monetary value, is my diploma worth now compared to 10 years ago?

 

[MasonSAE4]

You're talking about the growth of the endowment, not the increase in the value of my diploma. How much more, in monetary value, is my diploma worth now compared to 10 years ago?

Despite the fact that the value of a degree is a relatively unquantifiable metric, I'd bet you could easily see a correlation between schools with high endowments and the value of their degree. After all, the money they make on them goes towards building new facilities, retaining top teachers, etc.

 

[Mason2005]

I GOTCHU FAM!

http://giantkiller.co/2016/08/26/2017-george-mason-basketball-recruiting-update-august-2016/

This is good stuff, keep up the good work.

 

[gmujim92]

Javon Greene, 6-2 PG from McDonough, GA, verbally committed to Mason yesterday.

 

[GMUSig03]

Javon Greene, 6-2 PG from McDonough, GA, verbally committed to Mason yesterday.

Jim, what's the lowdown on this guy?

 

[GMUSig03]

Jim, what's the lowdown on this guy?

Just watched is 2015/16 highlights - daddy likes!

6'2, good handles, scoring PG with ability to hit the 3, excellent ability to drive to the basket, prefers to finish with dunks, good athleticism, gets steals and blocks on D. Averaged 22ppg, 6 reb, 4 ast.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeRQTS5adKM

 

[gmujim92]

Jim, what's the lowdown on this guy?

Very confident, tough, hard-nosed kid. Plays with an edge and plays both ends of the floor. Won't be intimidated.

Similar to Otis in that he has outplayed his curent offer list (other than us, of course) by a significant margin.

Not sure if he's just a late bloomer or what, but Javon had a terrific summer -- Justin Young called him one of the best PGs in the state of Georgia's loaded 2017 recruiting class -- and he still didn't have any A-10 or better offers.

Seems like a perfect fit for Paulsen, who continues to land underrated recruits who have a blue-collar attitude and play with a chip on their shoulder. No prima donnas.

 

[Patriot8]

Very confident, tough, hard-nosed kid. Plays with an edge and plays both ends of the floor. Won't be intimidated.

Similar to Otis in that he has outplayed his curent offer list (other than us, of course) by a significant margin.

Not sure if he's just a late bloomer or what, but Javon had a terrific summer -- Justin Young called him one of the best PGs in the state of Georgia's loaded 2017 recruiting class -- and he still didn't have any A-10 or better offers.

Seems like a perfect fit for Paulsen, who continues to land underrated recruits who have a blue-collar attitude and play with a chip on their shoulder. No prima donnas.

Also, as you have stated previously, the athletic profile of the team has been greatly increased. Boyd, Temara, Wilson and Greene all have the ability to play above the rim, and from a defensive standpoint we can certainly throw Mar into the conversation as well.

 

[gmujim92]

Also, as you have stated previously, the athletic profile of the team has been greatly increased. Boyd, Temara, Wilson and Greene all have the ability to play above the rim, and from a defensive standpoint we can certainly throw Mar into the conversation as well.

Gotta include Grayer in that group, too. He's smooth so he doesn't look as explosive, but he is definitely an "above the rim" player.

 

[GreenLantern]

Another one of those diamond in the rough players. I trust Paulsen will work his magic!

 

[gmu05]

Is Greene our last scholarship?

 

[gmujim92]

Is Greene our last scholarship?

Yes, barring transfer/decommitment/other unforeseen situation, Greene makes 13 scholarships claimed for the 2017-18 season.

 

[gmujim92]

2017-18 roster (as of today)

Seniors: none
Juniors: (5) Livingston, Grayer, Abram, Murrell, Dixon
Sophomores: (5) Boyd, Newman, Kier, Temara, Relvao (RS)
Freshmen: (3) Mar, Wilson (RS), Greene

 

[Falco]

2017-18 roster (as of today)

Seniors: none
Juniors: (5) Livingston, Grayer, Abram, Murrell, Dixon
Sophomores: (5) Boyd, Newman, Kier, Temara, Relvao (RS)
Freshmen: (3) Mar, Wilson, Greene

I am excited for this season, but I cant wait for the 2017 season

 

[gmujim92]

I am excited for this season, but I cant wait for the 2017 season

Yes, assuming no major injuries, off-court issues or defections, that team will be quite dangerous.

 

[GMUSig03]

I am excited for this season, but I cant wait for the 2017 season

and the 2018/2019 season when we return everyone!

 

[Washingtonian]

2017-18 roster (as of today)

Seniors: none
Juniors: (5) Livingston, Grayer, Abram, Murrell, Dixon
Sophomores: (5) Boyd, Newman, Kier, Temara, Relvao (RS)
Freshmen: (3) Mar, Wilson (RS), Greene

Remember the 2018 conference tourney is in DC.

 

[gmujim92]

Remember the 2018 conference tourney is in DC.

I love it when a plan comes together.

 

[smccart5]

yes so by next year we should finally expect to see a winning record again. I'll be the first to say I expect a really solid end to next years season, and then we return everyone and have a pre-season top 30 ranking, and break the top 25 after we open up the season 4-0.

That's not to say I won't thoroughly enjoy this season. I actually kind of like having no expectations. Keeps my blood pressure down and my # of beers up.