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(07-09-2018 12:02 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 11:58 AM)Mo Blue Den You Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 09:19 AM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 08:51 AM)757ODU Wrote:  

(07-06-2018 03:17 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  I wouldn't know because I haven't been to Bowling Green to gauge, but this is the same point in the career that were were in the NIT with fans going nuts and selling out the Ted and then traveling to NY to see the team play in the NIT semi's.

Right. The difference is that we aren't landing 5 star freshman. Dajour is close though.

Does it matter if they never play?

Is that what youre hanging your hat on? Hoping they never see the court so we truly dont have to compete against them?

Is that how you comprehend it? Does it matter that WKY signed Mitchell Robinson?

Its funny that you comment that we have to wait and see on our recruits, yet WKY gets credit for 5 star centers that either didn't play (Robinson-listed in FBI report) or Bassey (eligibility is questionable at this point).

FWIW, I hope Bassey plays for WKY and we beat them. Why would we want anything differently?

If you can’t understand the difference between a fellow mid major conference mate landing multiple 5 star recruits out of high school and our fan base landing two ex 4 star recruits who were in fact just transfers from schools that they couldn’t get on the court for (and that we used to be comparable too or better than), I honestly don’t even know what to tell you.

Has jones landed a single 4 star recruit directly out of high school in 6 years of recruiting?

I think the only one was the kid from Oklahoma who never stepped foot on campus but I honestly can’t remember.

Either way Stansbury is recruiting Jones into the ground. Kermit Davis was doing the same before he left. Stansbury probably will be rectuited back to a bcs school if he wins CUSA this year and makes noise in the dance.

Wonder why jones isn’t going anywhere??? Hmmmmm

Who is the best school that we beat out (an actual legit offer) for any of our current crop of freshmen (transfers aside)?

I’m legitimately curious who jones outrecruited for this all star class.

So 5* recruits who never step foot on the court are the new goalpost?

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(07-09-2018 08:48 PM)T-Mac Wrote:  So 5* recruits who never step foot on the court are the new goalpost?

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No matter how many times you attempt to make this absurd argument, you are the one moving the goalposts constantly.

I might just update my signature for the first time in years so it says very clearly for you and your other screen name Giles (making the NCAA tourney is the only goalpost that matters and it’s going into year 6).

Time for jones to put up or shut up, no more excuses.

Stansbury will be making it to the NCAA tourney in what, year 3 after an NIT final 4 last year?

Keatts took uncw to back to back ncaa tourney’s in his first 3 years.

But hey, we landed some 4 star transfers that no one has any REAL clue about and we actually have fans acting like that compares to what Stansbury is doing.........

This is getting out of control. The next big accomplishment jones makes st odu will be his first since UVA. Unless of course you think winning the Patriot league almost a decade ago should matter lol.

You're right. Stansbury's top recruits never make it to campus. We definitely can't compete with that.

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(07-09-2018 08:30 PM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  Who is the best school that we beat out (an actual legit offer) for any of our current crop of freshmen (transfers aside)?

I’m legitimately curious who jones outrecruited for this all star class.

If you trust 247 sports (because VC doesn't work here right now) here is the list: [edited to include schools listed on VC]

Joe Reece
Cleveland State
Murray State
[UT Martin]
[Missouri State]
[Duquesne]
[Kansas State]
[St Louis]

Kalu Ezikpe
MTSU (officially visited)
UNC Greensboro (officially visited)
FGCU
La Tech
UMass
Mercer
Murray State
South Alabama
Tenn Tech
Towson
Troy
UAB
VCU
Wofford
[Stetson]

Jason Wade
App State
Campbell
Delaware
ECU
Hofstra
JMU
La Salle
UMass
Quinnipiac
Towson
Wofford
[VCU]
[Wichita State]
[Charleston]

(07-09-2018 08:30 PM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  Who is the best school that we beat out (an actual legit offer) for any of our current crop of freshmen (transfers aside)?

I’m legitimately curious who jones outrecruited for this all star class.

TLDR:

Reece: Kansas State
Ezikpe: VCU
Wade: Wichita State

(07-09-2018 02:48 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 02:31 PM)757ODU Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 01:57 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 01:02 PM)757ODU Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 09:19 AM)Gilesfan Wrote:  Does it matter if they never play?

Hollingsworth and Anderson are playing for WKU. They aren't 5 stars but they turned down some serious High Major schools. Seriously though...Are you Jeff Jones?

Well, you moved the goalposts. Anderson was a great mid major recruit. Hollingsworth is a pretty good one; about the level of Goodwin.

Hollingsworth was Mr. Basketball for the state of Kentucky in 2017. Anderson was the number 1 ranked recruit out of Louisiana.


List of offers for Anderson:

Florida, Texas A&M, LSU, NC State, Arkansas, Baylor, TCU


You're way off.

I just said Anderson was a great mid major recruit. He was borderline top 50.
Why didn't you list the offers for Hollingsworth? What would I be off on?

Anderson is a P5 recruit. Hollingsworth had interest from UK. Mr. Basketball in the state of Kentucky was going to be highly sought out but made it clear he was sticking to his commitment. Cal actually had an in home visit with Hollingsworth.

Don't understand the Hollingsworth isn't that good comments. He will be the best player in CUSA at some point, maybe next year.

(07-10-2018 08:15 AM)Monarchblue Wrote:  Don't understand the Hollingsworth isn't that good comments. He will be the best player in CUSA at some point, maybe next year.

He is referring to what he was as a recruit. He is not wrong about his offers. They were not stellar, but after he exploded on the scene, Louisville and Kentucky were making a push to get him. Cal went and visited but Hollingsworth held true to Stansbury.

(07-10-2018 06:54 AM)757ODU Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 02:48 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 02:31 PM)757ODU Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 01:57 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 01:02 PM)757ODU Wrote:  Hollingsworth and Anderson are playing for WKU. They aren't 5 stars but they turned down some serious High Major schools. Seriously though...Are you Jeff Jones?

Well, you moved the goalposts. Anderson was a great mid major recruit. Hollingsworth is a pretty good one; about the level of Goodwin.

Hollingsworth was Mr. Basketball for the state of Kentucky in 2017. Anderson was the number 1 ranked recruit out of Louisiana.


List of offers for Anderson:

Florida, Texas A&M, LSU, NC State, Arkansas, Baylor, TCU


You're way off.

I just said Anderson was a great mid major recruit. He was borderline top 50.
Why didn't you list the offers for Hollingsworth? What would I be off on?

Anderson is a P5 recruit. Hollingsworth had interest from UK. Mr. Basketball in the state of Kentucky was going to be highly sought out but made it clear he was sticking to his commitment. Cal actually had an in home visit with Hollingsworth.

How much interest do you think Kentucky had for a guy who's second best offer was UAB?

If Cal was in-home, I'd say he/UK had more than passing interest in the kid. And, you never know, maybe the kid was setting up UK in case he wants to transfer there in another year or so. That is the way the game's played these days.

That's probably it. He was setting Calipari up to accept his offer at a later date by rejecting his offer now. That way Cal would want him more in the future.

(07-10-2018 06:53 AM)odu09 Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 08:30 PM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  Who is the best school that we beat out (an actual legit offer) for any of our current crop of freshmen (transfers aside)?

I’m legitimately curious who jones outrecruited for this all star class.

TLDR:

Reece: Kansas State
Ezikpe: VCU
Wade: Wichita State

Wichita state offered? Looks like they had interest but didn’t offer.

Same with KSU for Reece.

(07-10-2018 09:35 AM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  

(07-10-2018 06:53 AM)odu09 Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 08:30 PM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  Who is the best school that we beat out (an actual legit offer) for any of our current crop of freshmen (transfers aside)?

I’m legitimately curious who jones outrecruited for this all star class.

TLDR:

Reece: Kansas State
Ezikpe: VCU
Wade: Wichita State

Wichita state offered? Looks like they had interest but didn’t offer.

Same with KSU for Reece.

Reece had an offer from KSU;
http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/ol...419b1.html

(07-10-2018 09:35 AM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  

(07-10-2018 06:53 AM)odu09 Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 08:30 PM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  Who is the best school that we beat out (an actual legit offer) for any of our current crop of freshmen (transfers aside)?

I’m legitimately curious who jones outrecruited for this all star class.

TLDR:

Reece: Kansas State
Ezikpe: VCU
Wade: Wichita State

Wichita state offered? Looks like they had interest but didn’t offer.

Same with KSU for Reece.

I honestly cannot tell. They all reset their interest to "none" once the letter of intent is signed elsewhere.

(07-10-2018 09:39 AM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  

(07-10-2018 09:35 AM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  

(07-10-2018 06:53 AM)odu09 Wrote:  

(07-09-2018 08:30 PM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  Who is the best school that we beat out (an actual legit offer) for any of our current crop of freshmen (transfers aside)?

I’m legitimately curious who jones outrecruited for this all star class.

TLDR:

Reece: Kansas State
Ezikpe: VCU
Wade: Wichita State

Wichita state offered? Looks like they had interest but didn’t offer.

Same with KSU for Reece.

Reece had an offer from KSU;
http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/ol...419b1.html

And Wade had an offer from Wichita;
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/...m-matchups

They did not make his top 4;
https://twitter.com/Lil_J_Wade03/status/...09345?s=19

(07-10-2018 09:02 AM)T-Mac Wrote:  That's probably it. He was setting Calipari up to accept his offer at a later date by rejecting his offer now. That way Cal would want him more in the future.

I don't know if you're making a serious response or not. My point, I guess badly made, was that by having him into his home, the kid and the coach strengthen a relationship, parents, too. The day he leaves may never come, but if it does, he and Cal have a stronger bond than before. It's a small point, but as I said, the way kids transfer today it can't hurt him to have had Cal in his home.

(07-10-2018 09:52 AM)jumpshooter Wrote:  

(07-10-2018 09:02 AM)T-Mac Wrote:  That's probably it. He was setting Calipari up to accept his offer at a later date by rejecting his offer now. That way Cal would want him more in the future.

I don't know if you're making a serious response or not. My point, I guess badly made, was that by having him into his home, the kid and the coach strengthen a relationship, parents, too. The day he leaves may never come, but if it does, he and Cal have a stronger bond than before. It's a small point, but as I said, the way kids transfer today it can't hurt him to have had Cal in his home.

They made him an offer that if he waited until the spring and they struck out on other guys, they would take him. So, yeah, there was some interest in the sense that he was plan B or C. (or whatever)

Thread split. Stay here to discuss Bassey's recruitiment.

Go here if you wanna talk trash;
https://csnbbs.com/thread-853130-post-15...id15378154