2020 Recruiting

[ephoops]

I have been watching DP-coached teams for over 20 years. Generally speaking, his best teams had four things:

1. Very good PG play. The PG being an extension of DP out on the floor
2. A dominant big man who was the best at the position in his conference.
3. At least one (if not more) reliable 3-pt shooter (usually near 40%) who could space the floor and hit a 3 in crunch time if needed.
4. Good rebounders, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.

During DP's tenure at Mason, I'd say he has had #1 and #4. I'm sure the lack of #2 and #3 have been very frustrating for DP and his staff.

 

[dr. gunnie]

Obviously 99% of us on here have probably never seen Kolek play but he was Rhode Island's Gatorade Player of the Year so must be talented. I am usually hard on Paulsen for his recruiting but if he can keep shooting like he has been once he gets to college, this could be a good pickup.

Not saying anything against the kid (I've harped for the need of bigger/athletic, more physical players on our team, I can also recognize the need for shooters like Kolek), but the state of Rhode Island has less people than Fairfax County. Again, doesn't mean I'm against the kid, but just for reference that being the Gatorade POY isn't as impressive in RI as in most states.

 

[GSII]

Ephoops, I know they tried and We know they know what a good big man looks like. So please explain why so many major whiffs on bigs. Why even bring in Dixon AND Tamera? What do you think is the reason we cant land the players we need to be a consistent top 4 team in acompetitive (this year was a down year) A10?

 

[Masonfan3]

Not saying anything against the kid (I've harped for the need of bigger/athletic, more physical players on our team, I can also recognize the need for shooters like Kolek), but the state of Rhode Island has less people than Fairfax County. Again, doesn't mean I'm against the kid, but just for reference that being the Gatorade POY isn't as impressive in RI as in most states.

I totally agree that it might not be as impressive as most states. All I was trying to say is he has some talent as he was the state player of the year.

 

[ephoops]

...the state of Rhode Island has less people than Fairfax County... but just for reference that being the Gatorade POY isn't as impressive in RI as in most states.

Don't tell that to Bonzie Colson and Michael Carter-Williams.

 

[GSII]

Boyd was something like that. NC player of the year.

 

[p8triotfan4life]

Mason just offered Matt Nicholson a 7'0" Center

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/matthew-nicholson

 

[GSII]

DP must read these boards!

 

[sleeperpick]

Mason just offered Matt Nicholson a 7'0" Center

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/matthew-nicholson

contending against two good Big East schools... beat em once for Mar... do it again!

 

[Herndon]

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8795029/5c4b4a7d19a5cb12ac786c7a

Kid can play

 

[Mason2005]

Tell this kid we have a great accounting program. He's counting every offer lol.

https://mobile.twitter.com/giancarlo_345/status/1125558759076651009

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[Five Two]

Tell this kid we have a great accounting program. He's counting every offer lol.

https://mobile.twitter.com/giancarlo_345/status/1125558759076651009
Blessed to say I have earned my ninth offer from George Mason University
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We've offered him 9 times?

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

We've offered him 9 times?

Persistence is key.

 

[Herndon]

Tell this kid we have a great accounting program. He's counting every offer lol.

https://mobile.twitter.com/giancarlo_345/status/1125558759076651009

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LOT of josh oduro in his game. Plays way below the rim, but good hands, good midrange stroke, and a little bit of niftyness in the post.

 

[By George.]

Mason offers - AJ James

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QqZzDu78CHM

 

[JPgmuswim]

Mason offers - AJ James

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QqZzDu78CHM

I believe vcu and St. Louis also offered him within the last day.

 

[JPgmuswim]

If this name is already in here I apologize, looks like we offered Ronald Polite a while back.

https://www.prephoops.com/2019/05/recruiting-report-ronald-polite-2020/

 

[The Great PATSby]

Per his Twitter we offered 6’ 2” Josiah Fulcher from Ohio.

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/josiah-fulcher

 

[sleeperpick]

Per his Twitter we offered 6’ 2” Josiah Fulcher from Ohio.

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/josiah-fulcher

nice Bowling Green, Akron and Stony Brook other offers.. GMUJIM has a good feeling about this signing I bet...

 

[Patriot8]

nice Bowling Green, Akron and Stony Brook other offers.. GMUJIM has a good feeling about this signing I bet...

You have a weird obsession with Jim..