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[GreenLantern]

And Lo, it was written. "In the sixteenth year of the new millennium, a prophet shall come to pass and deliver unto us a team, devoid of turnovers, blessed by 4 er 3 star talent and we shall rejoice for the Promised Land stands before us"

 

[MasonSAE4]

I get that stars don't mean anything and chemistry and work ethic can play just as big a part in success, but it's easy to see why ESPN pulling this shit is frustrating for some people. I'd like to be able to look up the recruits stats and get an honest look at what ESPN thinks of them. If they were a four star a month ago they're a four star now (barring an injury of course.) Doesn't it also play into being able to recruit others? If I was a recruit and I saw four star kids going to a program I'd be more likely to consider it than a bunch of two stars. Not how it should work but that's the reality. At the end of the day I trust Paulsen regardless of what others think about a player, but still, f**k ESPN.

 

[psyclone]

No pictures of the new guys yet, but at least their names and ht & wt info are listed:
http://www.gomason.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25200&SPID=80389&SPSID=606518&DB_OEM_ID=25200

 

[mason89]

Temara and Wilson need to put on some weight!

 

[psyclone]

No pictures of the new guys yet, but at least their names and ht & wt info are listed:
http://www.gomason.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25200&SPID=80389&SPSID=606518&DB_OEM_ID=25200

Individual roster pictures are up--time to memorize what the new guys look like!:
http://www.gomason.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25200&SPID=80389&SPSID=606518&DB_OEM_ID=25200

 

[gmutom]

According to Boyd's bio, he will be turning 20 in December. That's pretty old for a freshman who didn't prep or redshirt (Kier and Newman will be 19 next year), but it also explains why he looks so mature and jacked for a freshman. Dude is a man-child.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

According to Boyd's bio, he will be turning 20 in December. That's pretty old for a freshman who didn't prep or redshirt (Kier and Newman will be 19 next year), but it also explains why he looks so mature and jacked for a freshman. Dude is a man-child.

Mason tends to well with old freshmen. George Evans anyone? (I know it a different situation but still...)

 

[Pablo]

Mason Basketball Retweeted
DeLaSalle Basketball‏@IslanderUpdates 10h10 hours ago
DeLaSalle Basketball Retweeted Ryan James

@YounginGoanar was just named a top 10 finalist for the Minnesota 2017 Mr. Basketball Award. Congrats, Go! #GOYFGIYB

Ryan James‏@RyanJamesMN
Here is the press release for the Mr Basketball top 10 finalists

 

[GMUSig03]

2nd consecutive year we have had a finalist for Mr. Basketball in his state in our recruiting class (Newman last year in Michigan). I can't recall us having any prior to that - Pablo, Jim, anyone know if we have in the recent past? Halloway as All-Met POY may be an analogous award.

 

[KAOriginal]

2nd consecutive year we have had a finalist for Mr. Basketball in his state in our recruiting class (Newman last year in Michigan). I can't recall us having any prior to that - Pablo, Jim, anyone know if we have in the recent past? Halloway as All-Met POY may be an analogous award.

Curtis McCants...Mr. Basketball Rhode Island..pretty sure of that.

 

[Pablo]

Curtis McCants...Mr. Basketball Rhode Island..pretty sure of that.

Yes, he was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Rhode Island. Nate Langley was All-Met POY. And, Trey Porter was Virginia 5A co-POY.

 

[GMUgemini]

Curtis McCants...Mr. Basketball Rhode Island..pretty sure of that.

Wasn't Andre Cornelius a finalist in North Carolina?


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[99 Patriot]

Does anyone know the proper pronunciation of his first name? Just feel like I'm saying it wrong in my head.

 

[GMU_DCU]

Ian Boyd was North Carolina POY

"Named North Carolina Player of the Year and earned First Team All-State honors his senior year"

 

[Patriot8]

Does anyone know the proper pronunciation of his first name? Just feel like I'm saying it wrong in my head.

I believe it is pronounced "Grow-nar"

 

[GMUSig03]

I think POY is different, since there is typically one for each classification while Mr. Basketball would be for the entire state. Could be different in each state though.

 

[JBiggs]

I think Sherrod Wright was Mr. Basketball for the state of New York. Or maybe a finalist, I can't recall.

Edit: he was according to his bio: http://www.gomason.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2154

"Named Mr. Basketball in New York Section 1 by the Tri-County Basketball Coaches Association... Also named first-team All-State and All-Conference"

 

[Five Two]

I think Sherrod Wright was Mr. Basketball for the state of New York. Or maybe a finalist, I can't recall.

Edit: he was according to his bio: http://www.gomason.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2154

"Named Mr. Basketball in New York Section 1 by the Tri-County Basketball Coaches Association... Also named first-team All-State and All-Conference"

actually, he was not Mr Basketball for the entire state. NY is divided up in about 8-10 geographic "Sections" for purposes of the state tournaments in each sport. My HS is in Section IV and I am not sure if we ever crowned a 'Mr Basketball' for Section IV.
Still, a great honor for Sherrod.

 

[GSII]

actually, he was not Mr Basketball for the entire state. NY is divided up in about 8-10 geographic "Sections" for purposes of the state tournaments in each sport. My HS is in Section IV and I am not sure if we ever crowned a 'Mr Basketball' for Section IV.
Still, a great honor for Sherrod.

That sounds so Hunger Gamesish.

 

[JBiggs]

actually, he was not Mr Basketball for the entire state. NY is divided up in about 8-10 geographic "Sections" for purposes of the state tournaments in each sport. My HS is in Section IV and I am not sure if we ever crowned a 'Mr Basketball' for Section IV.
Still, a great honor for Sherrod.

Thanks for the clarification!