(08-31-2023 08:11 AM)PGJMU Wrote:  Article in DNR on Kiyomi McMiller and her interest in the Dukes. take aways

- Sean gave her the first Scholie offer in middle school
- Sean and the staff have directly asked her if her interest is genuine as they dont want to waste time if it is just a courtesy - she replied that she is not just being nice
- Why JMU? likes the idea of playing giant killer. also wants a place where she can play her game, wide open and creative, not conforming to the coach's "system"
- doesnt want to be held back from what she is capable of

here are the finalists - Rutgers, ole miss, temple, Penn state, UCF and Florida state - not the traditional powers - maybe rutgers - didnt they win won 10 year ago? anyways, seems like she wants to elevate a program.

are we going to get her? still seems a long shot, but > 1%

She is from Maryland, so her parents can get to Harrisonburg pretty easily. She has a deal with Nike, so money is not a big driver. Maybe she wants the challenge of taking a mid to National prominence - ala Steph Curry, Larry Bird, Dwayne Wade. Likes Sean, likes JMU. would be a huge star and draw. She seems like someone who wants to cut her own path and challenge the conventional.

I am saying there is a chance.

Anyone have have a Kiyomi sighting at last night’s FB game? It was perfect weather and a rockin’ environment to host prospects. Hopefully other sports had the opportunity to host prospects too, or there were some “unofficial” visitors lurking around campus.