So....what's the reason for not making an announcement? Is he hoping for a better offer? Break out the tea leaves.

(04-19-2018 01:35 PM)surfsalot Wrote:  So....what's the reason for not making an announcement? Is he hoping for a better offer? Break out the tea leaves.

I don't know... I sure hope we don't get "Sallah'd" again. LOL

Breaking new Per Alex, O'Connell announced.(3 min ago)

Been sitting on this all day waiting to get an "on-the-record" confirmation. But it's finally official

http://www.starnewsonline.com/sports/201...r-oconnell

Looks to me like we essentially replaced Bryan

(04-19-2018 01:35 PM)surfsalot Wrote:  So....what's the reason for not making an announcement? Is he hoping for a better offer? Break out the tea leaves.

Impatience rules again!!!

(04-19-2018 04:49 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Looks to me like we essentially replaced Bryan

Essentially, yes... Two totally different types of game and I don't see O'Connell starting though. A nice bit on insurance in case Braun doesn't sign with us. Overall, a solid piece for McGrath and the staff.

(04-19-2018 05:32 PM)Gary Miller Wrote:  

(04-19-2018 04:49 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Looks to me like we essentially replaced Bryan

Essentially, yes... Two totally different types of game and I don't see O'Connell starting though. A nice bit on insurance in case Braun doesn't sign with us. Overall, a solid piece for McGrath and the staff.

Yeah i was speaking merely of a backup big guy, not necessarily their games

He looks to have some tools and is smart in the classroom. And, bigger guys develop later too. It's probably a good move to get someone that can step in and contribute plus it gives time to recruit a younger guy for either later in the Spring or the Fall. Yes, different games for sure compared to Marcus. With this staff, he may be able to step up if he can be utilized to his best abilities. A good summer in the weight room here may also help out.

According to open look analytics....he has the 2nd highest offensive rating among D1 transfers as wild as that sounds.

https://twitter.com/OLAnalytics/status/9...2107201536

From Alphretta GA. Sounds familiar for some reason. From limited video he looks like mostly a post player. Meh.

(04-19-2018 12:47 PM)FLHawk Wrote:  

(04-19-2018 08:57 AM)Gary Miller Wrote:  Doug Esleeck tweeted out last night "Great Day to be a Seahawk." I have noticed in the past that when he tweets this out that a commitment is soon to follow. We might be hearing some good news soon. I'm thinking it's in regards to Shawn O'Connell.

Not to read the tea leaves too much, but O'Connell did "like" the tweet.

So did Quinn Richey, a 2019 prospect (from Georgia). Good size and strong offer sheet.

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/quinn-richey

(04-20-2018 06:09 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  

(04-19-2018 12:47 PM)FLHawk Wrote:  

(04-19-2018 08:57 AM)Gary Miller Wrote:  Doug Esleeck tweeted out last night "Great Day to be a Seahawk." I have noticed in the past that when he tweets this out that a commitment is soon to follow. We might be hearing some good news soon. I'm thinking it's in regards to Shawn O'Connell.

Not to read the tea leaves too much, but O'Connell did "like" the tweet.

So did Quinn Richey, a 2019 prospect (from Georgia). Good size and strong offer sheet.

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/quinn-richey

Good work!!! I would also imagine Shawn's younger brother Brady O'Connell will be 2019 target as well. Alex mentioned this in his article, but he looks to be a mid-major prospect.

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/brady-o-connell

(04-19-2018 10:50 PM)billthebighawksfan Wrote:  According to open look analytics....he has the 2nd highest offensive rating among D1 transfers as wild as that sounds.

https://twitter.com/OLAnalytics/status/9...2107201536

If he gets in town ASAP and gets working with Wolfe, I wouldn't be surprised if he's a key player off the bench next year. We got deeper at one of our biggest question marks for next season yesterday. What do you guys think our next biggest priority is?

(04-20-2018 10:18 AM)ml1323 Wrote:  

(04-19-2018 10:50 PM)billthebighawksfan Wrote:  According to open look analytics....he has the 2nd highest offensive rating among D1 transfers as wild as that sounds.

https://twitter.com/OLAnalytics/status/9...2107201536

If he gets in town ASAP and gets working with Wolfe, I wouldn't be surprised if he's a key player off the bench next year. We got deeper at one of our biggest question marks for next season yesterday. What do you guys think our next biggest priority is?

Bringing in a PG with experience, whether it be a JUCO or Grad Transfer. I like Toews a lot, and I think he can come in and be a starter. I still would like someone with experience. Not landing Robinson or Banks hurt us in this aspect.

(04-18-2018 10:29 AM)surfsalot Wrote:  My guess is the coaches will be traveling the rest of the month. And they can go to just a couple of locations to see the best.
NCAA 2018 remaining Live Periods
April 19 through July 5, 2018 [except for (1) - (4) below]: Quiet Period
(1) April 20-22, 2018 Evaluation Period (for certified events only)
(2) April 27-29, 2018 Evaluation Period (for certified events only)
(3) NBA Draft Combine: Evaluation Period (for combine only)
(4) May 17-25, 2018: Dead Period

Nike EYBL
Session 1 - April 20-22: Dallas, TX
Session 2 - April 27-29: Indianapolis, IN

Adidas Gauntlet
adidas Regional Gold Gauntlet – Dallas Apr 20 - 22, 2018
adidas Regional Gold Gauntlet – Indianapolis Apr 20 - 22, 2018
adidas Regional Gold Gauntlet - Los Angeles Apr 20 - 22, 2018
adidas Regional Gold Gauntlet - Washington, DC Apr 20 - 22, 2018
adidas Gold Gauntlet – Atlanta - Apr 27 - 29, 2018

Under Armour
April 20-22 – UAA Session #1 – Dallas, TX
April 27-29 – UAA Session #2 – Indianapolis, Indiana

The first of two April evaluation periods starts today. Will be interesting to see where the staff is and who they are watching. Potentially could see a few offers extended by the end of the month.

A couple more on campus this weekend. Let's see what happens.

(04-20-2018 12:32 PM)82hawk Wrote:  A couple more on campus this weekend. Let's see what happens.

Is it public who's visiting this weekend? Curious of names since Braun (our only open offer) already visited.

Braun is the only offer we know of... There could definitely be others. I can't find any news of visitors this weekend, so any names would be greatly appreciated.

Don't have the names, but a JUCO guard and a big man transfer potential.