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       #Post#: 5201--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: February 7, 2013, 3:39 pm
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       Ok a few points- and i agree with iBO- but also Salty-
       I like King right now more than McAlister.  I even think Mayo is
       a nice complement to Warney.  Its a nice luxury that we can
       rotate all three at the two forward positions.
       Though the game has really moved to a GGG/FF format, i also
       agree that we should look into getting a proper center.  Think
       of what we could do if we have a stud playing down low with
       Warney.  Who are you going to stop?  Teams cant double both of
       them all the time.
       Years ago, we lost many game for many reasons, but the
       rebounding was embarassing, esp on the def side.  Now that's
       flipped on its ear.  Imagine what we could do with just 5 more
       offensive reebs per game!
       Even though we are bringing in bigtime recruits, when Coley and
       Jackson go, i do think those will be tough shoes to fill.
       #Post#: 5202--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: iBOsbu
       Date: February 7, 2013, 4:57 pm
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       Its harder to recruit a good center than a good guard. Top
       schools dont mind taking chances on anyone tall with a
       basketball in hand. Thats why mid/lower-mid conferences are left
       with 6-8/6-9 centers.
       #Post#: 5203--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: iBOsbu
       Date: February 7, 2013, 5:03 pm
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       Btw, there are total 13 schollies right? On official site we
       have 5 seniors on roster. How many schollies are we offering
       next year?
       Next year:
       Warney, Mayo, McAlister, King, Coley, Jackson, Puriefoy= 7
       Add Redshirted: Mitchell, Walker, Reid, Burnett= 4
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       Total 11 for next year.... 2 more available.
       I am guessing we will probably pick up 5 more and redshirt 3 of
       the 5 (because of we have 3 juniors now who will be seniors next
       year) to have total 13 for next year.
       Committed: Nyama and Braley = 2
       Offered: Devonne Pinkard, Malique Trent, Marcus Varner, Rysheen
       Dorn, ???, ???.... = 3
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       5 commitments total.
       #Post#: 5204--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: sbufan
       Date: February 7, 2013, 7:29 pm
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       --- Quote from: iBOsbu link ---
       >
       > Btw, there are total 13 schollies right? On official site we
       have 5 seniors on roster. How many schollies are we offering
       next year?
       >
       > Next year:
       > Warney, Mayo, McAlister, King, Coley, Jackson, Puriefoy= 7
       > Add Redshirted: Mitchell, Walker, Reid, Burnett= 4
       >
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       > Total 11 for next year.... 2 more available.
       >
       >
       >
       > I am guessing we will probably pick up 5 more and redshirt 3
       of the 5 (because of we have 3 juniors now who will be seniors
       next year) to have total 13 for next year.
       >
       > Committed: Nyama and Braley = 2
       > Offered: Devonne Pinkard, Malique Trent, Marcus Varner,
       Rysheen Dorn, ???, ???.... = 3
       >
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       > 5 commitments total.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Five seniors but Resner isn't on scholarship. Mitchell is
       already on campus but he'll be using one of the four
       scholarships opening up next year, so there's one more left.
       #Post#: 5205--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: sbufan
       Date: February 7, 2013, 7:48 pm
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       --- Quote from: SaltySeawolf link ---
       >
       > I am loving our team for next year.  Here is the question of
       the hour - what are our needs for the near future, if any?
       >
       > 5 - Warny/Mayo
       > 4 - McAlister/King/Mayo
       > 3 - Braley/Walker/Burnett/Nyama
       > 2 - Coley/Mitchell
       > 1 - Jackson/Puriefoy
       >
       > Only Coley and Jackson will be done after next season (I
       think).  Still have scholies available - do we use one on a stud
       JUCO?  Do we need another big - go for a 6'9" or bigger player?
       Im totally happy with what I see.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I'd like to see us land a true pf that wants to play with his
       back to the basket. Warney's is the only guy on the roster who
       wants to play with his back the basket.
       That said, I think it's a best available scenario. A stud JUCO
       would be great because it would help even out the scholarship
       classes. I also wouldn't mind bringing in a transfer that has to
       sit out for the year.
       #Post#: 5210--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: SaltySeawolf
       Date: February 7, 2013, 10:54 pm
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       Have we ever gotten a transfer?  Seems like Boston U, Vermont,
       and others make a living out of picking them up.  Our last 3
       JUCO's have been El-Amin, Al Rapier, and Ron Bracey.  Not a
       terrible track record.  2 out of 3 ain't bad lol.
       This is so dumb of me to say - but when I look at our needs - I
       want another Tommy Brenton.  Not sure who on the roster is the
       "dirty work" guy.  Who is the guy that's going to grab boards -
       defend the other team's best player. get on the floor?
       #Post#: 5211--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: sbufan
       Date: February 7, 2013, 11:22 pm
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       Totally agree with wanting another Tommy Brenton. Jordan Fuchs
       from Christ the King really sounded like that kind of player,
       but I guess UConn was looking for a TB-type as well. Nyama
       sounds somewhat Brenton-esque. I think I remember reading in the
       fall that he was a defense first kind of guy and he looks like
       he has the build/athleticism to guard several positions on the
       floor.
       #Post#: 5212--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: February 8, 2013, 7:54 am
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       I hope Saturdays basketball game in Hartford is not canceled..
       Our boys will be needing snowmobiles to get up there though !!!!
       :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
       #Post#: 5219--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: ecasadoSBU
       Date: February 8, 2013, 9:17 am
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       You don't get a Tommy every day. I think if we get 3/4 of a
       Tommy we'll be good. LOL. Our future players are going to have
       to be measured on how much of a TB they are...
       #Post#: 5226--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2013 Basketball Recruiting
   DIR By: Redwyn
       Date: February 8, 2013, 12:57 pm
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       --- Quote from: SaltySeawolf link ---
       >
       > Have we ever gotten a transfer?  Seems like Boston U, Vermont,
       and others make a living out of picking them up.  Our last 3
       JUCO's have been El-Amin, Al Rapier, and Ron Bracey.  Not a
       terrible track record.  2 out of 3 ain't bad lol.
       >
       > This is so dumb of me to say - but when I look at our needs -
       I want another Tommy Brenton.  Not sure who on the roster is the
       "dirty work" guy.  Who is the guy that's going to grab boards -
       defend the other team's best player. get on the floor?
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Two in the past few years. Ricky Lucas from GW came over when
       Pikiell was hired. Desmond Adedeji was a dominating inside
       presence who transferred from URI. He got injured about a third
       through the season though (I think it was 09 or 10)...
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