2018 Recruiting

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Five Two

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I look at what other schools have offered the kids, not so much how many stars they have.
So true. I like when I see guys we go after having offers from other A10 schools, mid-top AAC, etc. Not that you can't strike gold with the under-recruited guys (Otis), but its hard making a living relying on catching lightening in a bottle with those kids.
 

Mason2005

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GIVING DAY 2023
So true. I like when I see guys we go after having offers from other A10 schools, mid-top AAC, etc. Not that you can't strike gold with the under-recruited guys (Otis), but its hard making a living relying on catching lightening in a bottle with those kids.
Miller and JDS had no power 5 offers and one is a Mr. Basketball and the other 1st team all met. I trust Paulsen can bring in the right guys.

The PG we have visiting Monday had Montana as his best offer. Now P5s are knocking at his door after we offer.

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sleeperpick

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Miller and JDS had no power 5 offers and one is a Mr. Basketball and the other 1st team all met. I trust Paulsen can bring in the right guys.

The PG we have visiting Monday had Montana as his best offer. Now P5s are knocking at his door now after we offer.

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Mr Basketball for his division just to be clear. We got a heck of a kid in JDS coming in but New York is so talent rich this year it’s insane
 

Jack Strop

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Obviously everyone wants cohesiveness. But it’s hard to build cohesiveness with any talent level. So why not go after the higher-level talent.

Are you assuming those with a lower ranking are more humble; therefore, it is easier to build a team? Anyone who earns a D1 scholarship was the Man in high school. Most athletes will tell you it is a real shock going to college and learning all your high school accolades mean nothing.
Ask any coach, and I mean ANY coach, and he/she will tell you that they prefer a hard worker over talent nine times out of 10. Hard workers do more than develop themselves, they set the example for their teammates to work hard. Highly talented players rely on their talent. When things get tough they get frustrated or quit or try to take over the team at the team's expense, which is not good for the psyche of the entire team.

Think RGIII (talented athlete) vs. Tom Brady (hard worker)—who is the more successful team player? Individual player? Talent has a role, but working hard has the greatest payoff. Yes, you can have talent AND work hard, that's what Coach DP is looking for. But you have to know where to find that combination. I think Dave knows.
 

Falco

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GIVING DAY 2023
Ask any coach, and I mean ANY coach, and he/she will tell you that they prefer a hard worker over talent nine times out of 10. Hard workers do more than develop themselves, they set the example for their teammates to work hard. Highly talented players rely on their talent. When things get tough they get frustrated or quit or try to take over the team at the team's expense, which is not good for the psyche of the entire team.

Think RGIII (talented athlete) vs. Tom Brady (hard worker)—who is the more successful team player? Individual player? Talent has a role, but working hard has the greatest payoff. Yes, you can have talent AND work hard, that's what Coach DP is looking for. But you have to know where to find that combination. I think Dave knows.

I agree.
 

Dawgs99

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Coach Simpkins retweeted an article about Burton from some all-star game he played in. I guess there is some proof that the staff is still in on him.
 

GMUgemini

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Coach Simpkins retweeted an article about Burton from some all-star game he played in. I guess there is some proof that the staff is still in on him.

Wouldn’t mind getting both Burton and Hartwell and let them compete for minutes. Greene probably projects as a better 2 going forward anyway so we probably really could use 2 point guards. 2019 we can focus on getting a big to develop behind Reuter and Calixte.


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MasonSAE4

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Wouldn’t mind getting both Burton and Hartwell and let them compete for minutes. Greene probably projects as a better 2 going forward anyway so we probably really could use 2 point guards. 2019 we can focus on getting a big to develop behind Reuter and Calixte.


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Really interested to see if Greene/JDS becomes a case of being recruited over. Think Greene’s got a lot riding on next season if JDS finds his shot his freshman year. Considering how much the staff raves about his shot in practice, I would assume that played into Newman leaving. His defense hasn’t been great but man he needs some consistency.
 

gmujim92

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Really interested to see if Greene/JDS becomes a case of being recruited over. Think Greene’s got a lot riding on next season if JDS finds his shot his freshman year. Considering how much the staff raves about his shot in practice, I would assume that played into Newman leaving. His defense hasn’t been great but man he needs some consistency.

Javon has not been recruited over. Dave likes playing 3 guards and after Otis/Jaire graduate there are going to be a lot of minutes available. Then Kier and Boyd graduate the year after.

Guys are going to have to get used to not starting as freshmen, but that doesn’t mean they all can’t have a significant role that increases as they get stronger and more experienced.
 

GMUSig03

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Guys are going to have to get used to not starting as freshmen, but that doesn’t mean they all can’t have a significant role that increases as they get stronger and more experienced.

That's ideal - when you have guys like Sherrod Wright and Bryon Allen struggling to get minutes as freshmen, you are likely in NCAA tournament contention.
 

MasonSAE4

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Javon has not been recruited over. Dave likes playing 3 guards and after Otis/Jaire graduate there are going to be a lot of minutes available. Then Kier and Boyd graduate the year after.

Guys are going to have to get used to not starting as freshmen, but that doesn’t mean they all can’t have a significant role that increases as they get stronger and more experienced.
Wasn’t clear about what I meant. I more meant how he feels than what Dave intended.
 
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