(04-13-2017 12:05 PM)getmhawks Wrote:  

(04-13-2017 10:55 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  

(04-13-2017 10:40 AM)Coast2Coast Wrote:  Jesse McMillan‏ @NorcrossHoops · 15h15 hours ago

Rice, UNLV, UNCW at Norcross this week to visit with available 2017 PG Jordan Goldwire

Nice find. Kid has offers from Towson and Hofstra already, plus our friends to the south, CCU. Biggest offer is from UNLV.

Looks like Esleeck developed a relationship with him while at Mercer. Seems like an obvious target for us and would be a great find.

I didn't realized Esleeck had a relationship, but I think his connections are going to be critical as we catch up this summer. Manuel will be able to build relationships, but from what I could see of Valpo's incoming recruits, they were all from Indiana.

What Goldwire said about the top schools on his list:

UNLV: “They are obviously a little bit down right now, but I like the coaching staff a lot. I like Coach (Andre) Lafleur and Coach (Marvin) Menzies too. They are trying to bring in a really good class.”

Hofstra: “Coach Speedy Claxton, he’s been recruiting me really hard. We have a really good relationship. The head coach has come down here too and I like him. They give me a lot of attention and make me feel really wanted.”

Mercer: “I like how much attention they give me. They come to my practices and Coach (Bob) Hoffman has come to a couple games. I like him a lot too.”

Goldwire admitted UNLV and Hofstra have the edge right now in his recruitment as his final season comes to an end. He wants to visit both schools and could make a decision shortly after that. His relationships with each coaching staff is the driving force behind his interest in those two schools.