2017 Recruiting

[Jack Strop]

Obviously he's not coming to Mason

Not even close... Calixte tore his ACL and MCL while running a 40-yard dash with Darrel Green.

 

[Mason2005]

Isn't tomorrow the first day to sign with a school. I guess we'll hear if we've landed anyone.

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[GiantKiller_Co]

Isn't tomorrow the first day to sign with a school. I guess we'll hear if we've landed anyone.

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We still gotta wait for Frederick's official visit on the 21st lol

 

[Patriot8]

We still gotta wait for Frederick's official visit on the 21st lol

I'm on the Frederick bandwagon. I hope (im sure) the staff is looking at other experienced big guys that can start/play big minutes right away. I'd really prefer a grad transfer, but i'll gladly take a juco.

 

[Falco]

I'm on the Frederick bandwagon. I hope (im sure) the staff is looking at other experienced big guys that can start/play big minutes right away. I'd really prefer a grad transfer, but i'll gladly take a juco.

Same boat. Its extremely rare to find a big man who is ready to play as a freshman. Big men generally are used to using their size to their advantage. Most of their competition doesn't have anther athletic 6-9 player.

At least on the JUCO level, its a more even playing field and players have to work on their skill to make their presence known.

 

[Five Two]

Why not get both Frederick and Calixte? I feel like we need to throw more options to solve for the 4/5 position than adding another guard

 

[GMUSig03]

Why not get both Frederick and Calixte? I feel like we need to throw more options to solve for the 4/5 position than adding another guard

I hope and assume we would take both, since we have 3 open schollies. Could even take both plus a grad transfer. Class breakdown:

Freshmen - Mar, Wilson, Greene and CALIXTE
Sophomores - Relvao, Kier, Newman, Boyd, Temara
Junior - Otis, Jaire, and FREDERICK
Senior - GRAD TRANSFER
Total - 13

 

[Patriot8]

Why not get both Frederick and Calixte? I feel like we need to throw more options to solve for the 4/5 position than adding another guard

Oh i'd love to get both, but Frederick (or another experienced big) is the priority in my opinion.

 

[gmu05]

I hope and assume we would take both, since we have 3 open schollies. Could even take both plus a grad transfer. Class breakdown:

Freshmen - Mar, Wilson, Greene and CALIXTE
Sophomores - Relvao, Kier, Newman, Boyd, Temara
Junior - Otis, Jaire, and FREDERICK
Senior - GRAD TRANSFER
Total - 13

Look at all that capitalized SIZE!

 

[Falco]

Look at all that capitalized SIZE!

Imagine how good this team will be when Otis and Jaire are Seniors! Everyone on the roster is a beast. No more missing links.

 

[Patriotsince81]

Bipolar.

 

[Pablo]

AK2️⃣3️⃣ Retweeted
JucoRecruiting.com‏@JucoRecruiting 9h9 hours ago
Akiean Frederick (6'9, F, 2017) of Sinclair CC is going on an Official Visit to Kent State this weekend

 

[Falco]

AK2️⃣3️⃣ Retweeted
JucoRecruiting.com‏@JucoRecruiting 9h9 hours ago
Akiean Frederick (6'9, F, 2017) of Sinclair CC is going on an Official Visit to Kent State this weekend

Campus will be dead, Easter weekend

 

[G M U]

Campus will be dead, Easter weekend

Think they've cleaned up the bodies from the Kent State massacre

 

[MasonGradSquared]

AK2️⃣3️⃣ Retweeted
JucoRecruiting.com‏@JucoRecruiting 9h9 hours ago
Akiean Frederick (6'9, F, 2017) of Sinclair CC is going on an Official Visit to Kent State this weekend

We will kick their @$$ in recruiting here just like we kicked their @$$ at the Gulf Cost Showcase!

 

[Quentin Daniels]

So serious question, why the excitement over Frederick over Calixte for some here?

Both have similar offers and both are available at this stage of recruiting. One you can develop for four years though and the other two.

 

[Mason2005]

So serious question, why the excitement over Frederick over Calixte for some here?

Both have similar offers and both are available at this stage of recruiting. One you can develop for four years though and the other two.

Probably the experience level and the team's need for it at the position. Frederick has played at a higher level compared to Calixte. They both could be the same though so who knows. It's the perception of a JUCO.

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[Falco]

So serious question, why the excitement over Frederick over Calixte for some here?

Both have similar offers and both are available at this stage of recruiting. One you can develop for four years though and the other two.

For me its because I think true freshman have a hard time transitioning at the college level as a Big. It generally takes a year to get acuminated to the level of play. High school bigs rarely play against people with equal size and athletic ability.

The playing field is a little more level at the JUCO level, so I am just assuming the Frederick is more ready to play, and I truly think we are one big man away from being a top 4 A-10 team.

But like you said, they both look great. I hope we get both.

 

[FreeGunston12]

Probably the experience level and the team's need for it at the position. Frederick has played at a higher level compared to Calixte. They both could be the same though so who knows. It's the perception of a JUCO.

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Definitely the idea of Frederick contributing right away. From what I've seen, Frederick is miles ahead in his offensive game. However, I'd rather have Calixte. I just love the kid's attitude and perspective.

If we miss on both of them, I wonder what plan B is. I wouldn't think the staff would want to leave all 3 scholarships open.

 

[Mason2005]

Definitely the idea of Frederick contributing right away. From what I've seen, Frederick is miles ahead in his offensive game. However, I'd rather have Calixte. I just love the kid's attitude and perspective.

If we miss on both of them, I wonder what plan B is. I wouldn't think the staff would want to leave all 3 scholarships open.

Get robot knees for Relvao. Troy also posted a pic of his weight and it was like 243, I think he was 225 coming in.

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