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Stafford Trueheart II - Dukes84 - 05-09-2016 08:18 PM
2016 player verbally committed to JMU.
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Purple Pilgrim - 05-09-2016 08:32 PM
That sounds like good news. Do you have any more information about Mr. Trueheart?
Stafford Trueheart II - Jay M. Youix - 05-09-2016 08:37 PM
is he related to Thurston Howell III?
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RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Dukes84 - 05-09-2016 08:38 PM
http://preptalk.buffalonews.com/2016/05/09/trueheart-selects-james-madison/
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Dukes84 - 05-09-2016 08:41 PM
http://verbalcommits.com/players/stafford-trueheart-ii
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - NJDuke97 - 05-09-2016 09:38 PM
Large School Western NY State player of the year. Looks like offers from Richmond, Siena, and interest from St Bonnies as well. In the articles it mentions a few things- 1) two way player 2) described as playing above the rim and 3) leader on and off the floor and the knack for making the big play at the big moment.
Listed at 6'7" with an athletic build. Seems like a nice young man and a good addition.
Coach Rowe looks to be turning over the roster quickly- he and the staff have gotten right to work and aren't resting on the laurels of the "20 win" season last year and I don't think they are close to being done yet this off season.
Really only UNCW has made some noise in conference this recruiting season- Hofstra, NE, W&M etc. all very quiet. I think the Keatts/Rowe battles will be what the Conference is about the next few years.
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Dukesfan71 - 05-10-2016 05:11 AM
Sorry if posted elsewhere, I count 4 commits with only 3 spots available. Who else is not coming back with eligibility besides Kangni?
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Rock House Duke - 05-10-2016 08:03 AM
At one time there was concern about Tom and/or YoYo having eligibility issues for next season due to grades. Now that the spring semester has been completed I fear one of the shoes may have dropped. Unless Lou is running off Ivan I fear we lost one of the two upperclassmen due academics.
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Bawlmer Duke - 05-10-2016 08:06 AM
Where is Mr. Insider aka Barkers.
Wouldn't mind seeing Lukic find another challenge to take on
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - UofRfan - 05-10-2016 08:08 AM
It is my understanding no scholarship offer was made to Trueheart by JMU.
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - PhillyDuke - 05-10-2016 08:14 AM
Limited footage out on the net, but seems to be a reasonably limited player at this stage competing against fairly weak competition. Great length, athleticism and it would appear, upside.
Based on GW and Richmond offers, I would say this is a good get, but may take a few years to be a contributor. Thats ok with a bazillion seniors this year.
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - JMU2004 - 05-10-2016 09:09 AM
(05-10-2016 08:08 AM)UofRfan Wrote: It is my understanding no scholarship offer was made to Trueheart by JMU.
huh? Why would a guy with other options commit to a school who didn't offer a scholarship?
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Dukes84 - 05-10-2016 09:45 AM
Looks like that commitment was taken down from the VC site.
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - NJDuke97 - 05-10-2016 11:02 AM
Maybe when he said continuing his academic career and athletic career at JMU he was referring to UREC/Intramurals?
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Dukes84 - 05-10-2016 04:48 PM
Count me in as a guy that likes Trueheart....I was very impressed by that video from the VC site when I quickly watched it last night.
Here's an excerpt from the write-up from ESPN on this guy and they've got him rated as a two star, no. 102 at his position nationally. They've got him listed as a JMU recruit now.
Strengths:
Truehardt is an extremely athletic hybrid style four man. He's exceptionally bouncy and a true high riser, able to get off his feet in a hurry and play up near the top of the box. He's an explosive finisher who runs the floor well and can go get his
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Rock House Duke - 05-10-2016 05:36 PM
Sunderland tweeted Trueheart would have to walk on to JMU. If we cannot offer him a a scholarship I am sure a low level Div I school will come along and offer him one. I cannot see him walking on at JMU if he has other suitors.
Stafford Trueheart II - jmusuperfan - 05-10-2016 06:53 PM
Must be more to this story
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - olddawg - 05-10-2016 07:02 PM
(05-10-2016 06:53 PM)jmusuperfan Wrote: Must be more to this story
Yeah, something's weird. It made the Buffalo News: http://preptalk.buffalonews.com/2016/05/10/stafford-trueheart-news-basketball-player-of-year-chooses-james-madison/. People must have thought it was a done deal. Odd that Sunderland didn't chime in right away.
Is it possible the kid thought he was getting a schollie when he really was being asked to walk on? Doesn't seem likely. In any case, I like the VCU transfer so all turned out well as far as I'm concerned.
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - Centdukesfan - 05-10-2016 07:27 PM
His tweet commitment still up
RE: Stafford Trueheart II - NJDuke97 - 05-10-2016 07:38 PM
The buzz around JMU and the MBB program is so great that D1 prospects are willing to walk on. He could become JMU's version of Chris Fleming!