Memphis has recently picked up prediction steam with the number of recruits including not only five star Trendon Watford and four star Lester Quinoles but also RJ Hampton the number 5 player in the nation in the class of 2020 who looks like he's going to reclassify. Memphis recently has had a couple of transfers and now has three scholarships available. It's looking like we will get at least two maybe all three of these guys. Hence Jerry Meyers' tweet last night. This may be the first time we'll have the number one ranked class

Penny certainly not afraid to go after the top guys. The big test will how he keeps that train rolling if/when they declare for the NBA after one or two years. Even some of the biggest programs can have problems juggling these 5 star guys.

I think the only for sure 1 & dones would be Hampton and Wiseman. Maybe Watford, but the rest are multi-year players. He can have a top 15-20 class every season just by signing the top kids in Memphis. There is just that much talent in the city. Just shows how bad of a fit Tubby Smith was when he half ass tried to get local kids and then used the excuse "Memphis kids don't want to play at U of M anymore".

(04-12-2019 07:25 AM)Shockem Wrote:  Penny certainly not afraid to go after the top guys. The big test will how he keeps that train rolling if/when they declare for the NBA after one or two years. Even some of the biggest programs can have problems juggling these 5 star guys.

Well, let's get them first. And I don't think there was a one and done in the final four, or even a 5 star out of high school.

If we get 2 or 3 of those guys, we are going to be loaded with talent, but probably the youngest team in college basketball. Harris, Lomax and Lance Thomas will be sophs, Maurice will be a senior. The other 9 will be freshmen or redshirt freshmen (Boyce, Wingett, Hardaway). And Hardaway and/or Boyce will likely be walk-ons.

To your point, I think with Baugh, Boyce, Dandridge, etc., Penny realizes you can't do this only with one and dones, unless you get an unreal class. Cal has had the #1 or #2 class ever since he went to UK in 2009, yet he has only won it all once. But he is in the Elite 8 half the time or better.

I would take that.

Will be rooting for Memphis hard next year. We need to make some serious noise next year

Fingers crossed.....

Regardless of the final recruiting tally, it is fantastic seeing the Tigers legitimately mentioned among the blue bloods for the services of elite prospects.

(04-12-2019 08:21 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 07:25 AM)Shockem Wrote:  Penny certainly not afraid to go after the top guys. The big test will how he keeps that train rolling if/when they declare for the NBA after one or two years. Even some of the biggest programs can have problems juggling these 5 star guys.

Well, let's get them first. And I don't think there was a one and done in the final four, or even a 5 star out of high school.

If we get 2 or 3 of those guys, we are going to be loaded with talent, but probably the youngest team in college basketball. Harris, Lomax and Lance Thomas will be sophs, Maurice will be a senior. The other 9 will be freshmen or redshirt freshmen (Boyce, Wingett, Hardaway). And Hardaway and/or Boyce will likely be walk-ons.

To your point, I think with Baugh, Boyce, Dandridge, etc., Penny realizes you can't do this only with one and dones, unless you get an unreal class. Cal has had the #1 or #2 class ever since he went to UK in 2009, yet he has only won it all once. But he is in the Elite 8 half the time or better.

I would take that.

If he can learn to build with great and not elite talent, it will be a huge step for you guys. The next couple years should be good, but Memphis now looks to be one of the teams that will get impacted by the potential end of the one and done rule in 2 years or so. Hopefully he will build up enough steam to remain through that. As you stated, getting One and Dones or 5 stars doesn't mean you will be winning a natty. It's been the more seasoned veterans each of the last 3-4 years that have won or competed for it.

(04-12-2019 08:52 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 08:21 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 07:25 AM)Shockem Wrote:  Penny certainly not afraid to go after the top guys. The big test will how he keeps that train rolling if/when they declare for the NBA after one or two years. Even some of the biggest programs can have problems juggling these 5 star guys.

Well, let's get them first. And I don't think there was a one and done in the final four, or even a 5 star out of high school.

If we get 2 or 3 of those guys, we are going to be loaded with talent, but probably the youngest team in college basketball. Harris, Lomax and Lance Thomas will be sophs, Maurice will be a senior. The other 9 will be freshmen or redshirt freshmen (Boyce, Wingett, Hardaway). And Hardaway and/or Boyce will likely be walk-ons.

To your point, I think with Baugh, Boyce, Dandridge, etc., Penny realizes you can't do this only with one and dones, unless you get an unreal class. Cal has had the #1 or #2 class ever since he went to UK in 2009, yet he has only won it all once. But he is in the Elite 8 half the time or better.

I would take that.

If he can learn to build with great and not elite talent, it will be a huge step for you guys. The next couple years should be good, but Memphis now looks to be one of the teams that will get impacted by the potential end of the one and done rule in 2 years or so. Hopefully he will build up enough steam to remain through that. As you stated, getting One and Dones or 5 stars doesn't mean you will be winning a natty. It's been the more seasoned veterans each of the last 3-4 years that have won or competed for it.

Yeah, just as we get a coach who can actually pull in OADs, they do away with it. But Penny will be in the hunt for the top available talent, so I don't see much difference, other than you have to build talent over years. He has already started doing that with Lomax, Harris, Thomas, Dandridge, Baugh, Boyce, Wingett, and next year, Murrell, at least. Plus, we will likely get Jalen Green, if Miller stays, for sure.

The recruiting base in Memphis certainly gives us a leg up on that process, now that we have a coach who can actually sign Memphis guys.

This conference is going to be tough and exciting for the foreseeable future. For the AAC 2019 class so far (according to 247) there are 21 commits that have offers from ACC, B-10, B-12, SEC, Pac-12, BE. I bet that is easily the best total in the short history of the American. That number isn't even including transfers. I know Temple is very close to adding a 3 star B-10 pg and a 4 star B-10 PF as transfers to the 2 2019 commits they have right now.

I think five star Precious Achiuwa should be added to the Memphis list of potential recruits. It's not reflected in the crystal ball predictions but by all accounts we have a puncher's chance at getting this guy.

(04-12-2019 08:52 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 08:21 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 07:25 AM)Shockem Wrote:  Penny certainly not afraid to go after the top guys. The big test will how he keeps that train rolling if/when they declare for the NBA after one or two years. Even some of the biggest programs can have problems juggling these 5 star guys.

Well, let's get them first. And I don't think there was a one and done in the final four, or even a 5 star out of high school.

If we get 2 or 3 of those guys, we are going to be loaded with talent, but probably the youngest team in college basketball. Harris, Lomax and Lance Thomas will be sophs, Maurice will be a senior. The other 9 will be freshmen or redshirt freshmen (Boyce, Wingett, Hardaway). And Hardaway and/or Boyce will likely be walk-ons.

To your point, I think with Baugh, Boyce, Dandridge, etc., Penny realizes you can't do this only with one and dones, unless you get an unreal class. Cal has had the #1 or #2 class ever since he went to UK in 2009, yet he has only won it all once. But he is in the Elite 8 half the time or better.

I would take that.

If he can learn to build with great and not elite talent, it will be a huge step for you guys. The next couple years should be good, but Memphis now looks to be one of the teams that will get impacted by the potential end of the one and done rule in 2 years or so. Hopefully he will build up enough steam to remain through that. As you stated, getting One and Dones or 5 stars doesn't mean you will be winning a natty. It's been the more seasoned veterans each of the last 3-4 years that have won or competed for it.

Like in the past, recruiting will shift from the best of the best to the best of the rest. The Tigers, hopefully, will sign their share of the best from the available pool.

(04-12-2019 09:26 AM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  I think five star Precious Achiuwa should be added to the Memphis list of potential recruits. It's not reflected in the crystal ball predictions but by all accounts we have a puncher's chance at getting this guy.

UConn just picked up another crystal ball pick for him last night. They are trying to set up an OV.

(04-12-2019 10:12 AM)BFieldHusky Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 09:26 AM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  I think five star Precious Achiuwa should be added to the Memphis list of potential recruits. It's not reflected in the crystal ball predictions but by all accounts we have a puncher's chance at getting this guy.

UConn just picked up another crystal ball pick for him last night. They are trying to set up an OV.

If we don't get him I sure hope UConn does. I think he only has two official visits left. If one is UConn then I'm really hoping we get the other one ----- may the best recruiter win LOL

(04-12-2019 10:55 AM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 10:12 AM)BFieldHusky Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 09:26 AM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  I think five star Precious Achiuwa should be added to the Memphis list of potential recruits. It's not reflected in the crystal ball predictions but by all accounts we have a puncher's chance at getting this guy.

UConn just picked up another crystal ball pick for him last night. They are trying to set up an OV.

If we don't get him I sure hope UConn does. I think he only has two official visits left. If one is UConn then I'm really hoping we get the other one ----- may the best recruiter win LOL

Precious came to Memphis for Madness. I think that was an OV, but not positive.

(04-12-2019 11:06 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 10:55 AM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 10:12 AM)BFieldHusky Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 09:26 AM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  I think five star Precious Achiuwa should be added to the Memphis list of potential recruits. It's not reflected in the crystal ball predictions but by all accounts we have a puncher's chance at getting this guy.

UConn just picked up another crystal ball pick for him last night. They are trying to set up an OV.

If we don't get him I sure hope UConn does. I think he only has two official visits left. If one is UConn then I'm really hoping we get the other one ----- may the best recruiter win LOL

Precious came to Memphis for Madness. I think that was an OV, but not positive.

I'm pretty sure Achiuwa came on his own dime for Madness. As I understand it, he's taken officials to Kansas, North Carolina, and some third school I don't recall. So he two left.

(04-13-2019 11:35 AM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 11:06 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 10:55 AM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 10:12 AM)BFieldHusky Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 09:26 AM)Tigers2B1 Wrote:  I think five star Precious Achiuwa should be added to the Memphis list of potential recruits. It's not reflected in the crystal ball predictions but by all accounts we have a puncher's chance at getting this guy.

UConn just picked up another crystal ball pick for him last night. They are trying to set up an OV.

If we don't get him I sure hope UConn does. I think he only has two official visits left. If one is UConn then I'm really hoping we get the other one ----- may the best recruiter win LOL

Precious came to Memphis for Madness. I think that was an OV, but not positive.

I'm pretty sure Achiuwa came on his own dime for Madness. As I understand it, he's taken officials to Kansas, North Carolina, and some third school I don't recall. So he two left.

With Watford committing to us next weekend precious is y'alls to lose.

#1 would be nice, but this isn’t football so it doesn’t have much weight.

(04-12-2019 09:00 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 08:52 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 08:21 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 07:25 AM)Shockem Wrote:  Penny certainly not afraid to go after the top guys. The big test will how he keeps that train rolling if/when they declare for the NBA after one or two years. Even some of the biggest programs can have problems juggling these 5 star guys.

Well, let's get them first. And I don't think there was a one and done in the final four, or even a 5 star out of high school.

If we get 2 or 3 of those guys, we are going to be loaded with talent, but probably the youngest team in college basketball. Harris, Lomax and Lance Thomas will be sophs, Maurice will be a senior. The other 9 will be freshmen or redshirt freshmen (Boyce, Wingett, Hardaway). And Hardaway and/or Boyce will likely be walk-ons.

To your point, I think with Baugh, Boyce, Dandridge, etc., Penny realizes you can't do this only with one and dones, unless you get an unreal class. Cal has had the #1 or #2 class ever since he went to UK in 2009, yet he has only won it all once. But he is in the Elite 8 half the time or better.

I would take that.

If he can learn to build with great and not elite talent, it will be a huge step for you guys. The next couple years should be good, but Memphis now looks to be one of the teams that will get impacted by the potential end of the one and done rule in 2 years or so. Hopefully he will build up enough steam to remain through that. As you stated, getting One and Dones or 5 stars doesn't mean you will be winning a natty. It's been the more seasoned veterans each of the last 3-4 years that have won or competed for it.

Yeah, just as we get a coach who can actually pull in OADs, they do away with it. But Penny will be in the hunt for the top available talent, so I don't see much difference, other than you have to build talent over years. He has already started doing that with Lomax, Harris, Thomas, Dandridge, Baugh, Boyce, Wingett, and next year, Murrell, at least. Plus, we will likely get Jalen Green, if Miller stays, for sure.

The recruiting base in Memphis certainly gives us a leg up on that process, now that we have a coach who can actually sign Memphis guys.

You just had Calipari lmao?

(04-13-2019 01:56 PM)MTXE Wrote:  #1 would be nice, but this isn’t football so it doesn’t have much weight.

Says the fan with no football team. :)

(04-13-2019 02:26 PM)zoocrew Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 09:00 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 08:52 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 08:21 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(04-12-2019 07:25 AM)Shockem Wrote:  Penny certainly not afraid to go after the top guys. The big test will how he keeps that train rolling if/when they declare for the NBA after one or two years. Even some of the biggest programs can have problems juggling these 5 star guys.

Well, let's get them first. And I don't think there was a one and done in the final four, or even a 5 star out of high school.

If we get 2 or 3 of those guys, we are going to be loaded with talent, but probably the youngest team in college basketball. Harris, Lomax and Lance Thomas will be sophs, Maurice will be a senior. The other 9 will be freshmen or redshirt freshmen (Boyce, Wingett, Hardaway). And Hardaway and/or Boyce will likely be walk-ons.

To your point, I think with Baugh, Boyce, Dandridge, etc., Penny realizes you can't do this only with one and dones, unless you get an unreal class. Cal has had the #1 or #2 class ever since he went to UK in 2009, yet he has only won it all once. But he is in the Elite 8 half the time or better.

I would take that.

If he can learn to build with great and not elite talent, it will be a huge step for you guys. The next couple years should be good, but Memphis now looks to be one of the teams that will get impacted by the potential end of the one and done rule in 2 years or so. Hopefully he will build up enough steam to remain through that. As you stated, getting One and Dones or 5 stars doesn't mean you will be winning a natty. It's been the more seasoned veterans each of the last 3-4 years that have won or competed for it.

Yeah, just as we get a coach who can actually pull in OADs, they do away with it. But Penny will be in the hunt for the top available talent, so I don't see much difference, other than you have to build talent over years. He has already started doing that with Lomax, Harris, Thomas, Dandridge, Baugh, Boyce, Wingett, and next year, Murrell, at least. Plus, we will likely get Jalen Green, if Miller stays, for sure.

The recruiting base in Memphis certainly gives us a leg up on that process, now that we have a coach who can actually sign Memphis guys.

You just had Calipari lmao?

Calipari left 10 years ago. No one and dones for us since then.