Georgetown Recruiting - Visits, Rosters & Open Scholarships - OLD
by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2011 12:17 PM EDT
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PrintFuture Visits (updates in italics)
- Semaj Christon - PG - 2011/2 - In-home per Nolan
Recent Visits
- Otto Porter - SF - 2011 - Weekend of April 9th per Scout
- Daniel Ochefu - C - 2012 - 2/22 per Twitter
- Andrew Harrison - PG - 2013 - Weekend of 10/23 per The Shiver
- Aaron Harrison - SG - 2013 - Weekend of 10/23 per The Shiver
- Sim Bhullar - C - 2012 - Weekend of 10/15 per Recruit Scoop
- Tanveer Bhullar - C - 2013 - Weekend of 10/15 per Recruit Scoop
- Carmelo Betancourt - PG - 2011 - Weekend of 10/15 (Midnight Madness)
- Kyle Anderson - PG - 2012 - Weekend of 10/15 (Midnight Madness) per alleninxis and Recruit Scoop
- Brandon Bolden - PF - 2012 - Weekend of 10/15 (Midnight Madness) per alleninxis
- Devonta Pollard - SF - 2012 - Weekend of 10/15 (Midnight Madness) per alleninxis and Rivals
- Allerik Freeman - PG - 2013 - Weekend of 10/15 (Midnight Madness) per alleninxis and Rivals
- Kris Jenkins - PF - 2013 - Weekend of 10/15 (Midnight Madness) per alleninxis and Rivals
- Austin Colbert - PF - 2013 - Weekend of 10/15 (Midnight Madness) per Recruit Scoop
- Dakari Johnson - C - 2014 - Weekend of 10/15 (Midnight Madness) per Recruit Scoop
Rosters (Verbal Commitments in Italics)
- 2010/11 - Austin Freeman, Chris Wright, Julian Vaughn, Jason Clark, Henry Sims, Hollis Thompson, Vee Sanford, Jerrelle Benimon, Moses Ayegba, Markel Starks, Nate Lubick, Aaron Bowen
- 2011/12 - Jason Clark, Henry Sims, Hollis Thompson, Jerrelle Benimon, Moses Ayegba, Markel Starks, Nate Lubick, Aaron Bowen, Jabril Trawick, Mikael Hopkins, Tyler Adams, Greg Whittington, Otto Porter
- 2012/13 - Hollis Thompson, Jerrelle Benimon, Moses Ayegba, Markel Starks, Nate Lubick, Aaron Bowen, Jabril Trawick, Mikael Hopkins, Tyler Adams, Greg Whittington, Otto Porter, Brandon Bolden
- 2013/14 - Moses Ayegba, Markel Starks, Nate Lubick, Aaron Bowen, Jabril Trawick, Mikael Hopkins, Tyler Adams, Greg Whittington, Otto Porter, Brandon Bolden
Commitments / Verbals
- 2010 - Markel Starks (9/17/08), Nate Lubick (10/7/08), Aaron Bowen (3/9/10), Moses Ayegba (3/25/10)
- 2011 - Jabril Trawick (9/19/10), Mikael Hopkins (10/5/10), Tyler Adams (11/1/10), Greg Whittington (3/14/11), Otto Porter (4/12/10)
- 2012 - Brandon Bolden (10/15/10)
- 2013 - n/a
Open Scholarships
- 2011 - None available
- 2012 - One available
- 2013 - Three available
Post updates/additions to comments.
Stay Casual, my friends.
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does adams have an effect on ochefu?
would have sims, benimon, moses, lubick, hopkins, adams and bolden in the paint
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
well for starters not all of those guys really play in the paint. only Moses and adams are 5’s the rest are really 4’s. Ochefu would be a 5 and is reportedly supper talented. Talented enough that he shouldn’t care who else is on the roster. He’s probably like greg and will only be around 2 years.
that being said who knows what will happen. recruiting is harder to predict than the weather.
Adams is only a "slight" GU lean
according to Jerry Meyers
Want this one to resolve soon so we can focus on the season. Ochefu or even Bhullars would be fantastic but with Adams, there will not be so much riding on land Ochefu. Plus if you get Ochefu and Adams, my worry is some else may feel recruited over – e.g. Bolden.
"Slight"
lean over who? Miss St? Thought it was down to us or Duke.
by iheartgregmonroe on Oct 28, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Miss St.
I thought MSU was on the outs but maybe it is closer than it sounds. Still he decommitts to Duke, goes to our MM, says he hearts georgetown big men in the league. Just plain disappointing if he does not say yes.
by bunk moreland on Oct 28, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
rodney hood
former gu target is trying to woo adams to msu
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Oct 28, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It seems it’s now down to Georgetown and Mississippi st. He won’t be going to Duke.
I’d be willing to say at this point it’s a 75% chance Adams ends up at Georgetown. The number i’m hearing is 60% but I’m willing to up it to 75%.
msu fans tweeting likes it in the bag
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Oct 29, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It has to come
Down to whether he wants to leave mississipi or not. Outside of that, objectively the hoyas represent the better opportunity by almost any metric. Early playing time in the big east, no backseat to football, better coach, better education, an actual city, program with much better history, not the school of Erika dampier, history of developing big men. Sigh.
And by objectively, I mean from the point of view of we are georgetown.
by bunk moreland on Oct 29, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
more support - here is a scout article
Adams to Georgetown
by bunk moreland on Nov 1, 2010 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions
another confirmation
per this tweet from the local fox news sports guy
Great work by kirby, great way to turn around a class.
by bunk moreland on Nov 1, 2010 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions
nice find
i am asleep at 647am
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 1, 2010 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions
In the office - sucks to be me
but always nice to get good news on a monday
by bunk moreland on Nov 1, 2010 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions
New ESPN100 rankings
For what it’s worth…new rankings came out and Trawick is #70 on the list with Hopkins at #40
by Jonathan Wallace, JD on Nov 3, 2010 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
and Georgetown's class is at #21
by Jonathan Wallace, JD on Nov 3, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
rivals rankings came out
duke stays at #2. gtown not in top 20.
im sure duke lover jerry meyer had something to do with it
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1146875
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 3, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Telep really liked what he saw in the EGC
where he was MVP against some quality opposition = big jump. Hopkins was also a big jump, now ahead of Plumlee, Baru, Chol.
Adams is the same, but Telep always had him as a 4 star. Also ESPN increased their curve over the last couple of years
2009 – 96 would put a recruit in the top 25
2010 – 96 would put a recruit in the top 20
2011 – 96 would put a recruit in the top 60
by bunk moreland on Nov 5, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Small Sim Bhullar update
Per NBE – the WVU reference is discouraging.
Sim Bhullar 7′4 Kiski School (2012) — Sim looks great. He’s running the floor much better than the last time I saw him and he’s playing with a lot of determination. He finishes everything around the rim with dunks and blocks/alters his share of shots. His footwork and hands are good and he sees the court very well. Heard West Virginia mentioned more than a few times as far as schools when talking with folks about him. Word is he will be at WVU tonight for their exhibition contest with UNC-Pembroke. He’s not, as some have claimed, a huge project. He’s a very skilled big who needs to continue to work on his stamina and body. Put it this way, if Sim where to go to a St Mary’s he would help them go to 2-3 NCAA tournaments (think Omar Samhan plus the extra inches). Sim is a player.
why oh why would they go to WVU:?
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 5, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
2012 and 2013
two and three schollies left if 2012 used to the max. Who do we want?
2012 – ochefu, bhullar, anderson, robinson, pollard
2013 – bhullar, freeman, aaron harrison, andrew harrison, jenkins, colbert
i actually agree with allen – pass on bhullars but id rather they go outside the conference.
dream scenario would be ochefu and anderson in 2012 and freeman and harrisons in 2013.
possible scenario is pollard and robinson in 2012 and who knows in 2013
this is all baring transfers though – jt3 went his first year as a headcoach without have a transfer over the offseason
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 6, 2010 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions
recruiting is the actual game
what happens on the court is meaningless… right?
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 6, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
2013
Don’t forget Nerlens Noel, 2013 Ttitlton school the Hatian version of Patrick Sr. best shotblocker in country.
A bit on Anderson
From a couple weeks ago, per the NY Post
Honestly, I would be happy with just Bolden and one of Anderson/Ochefu.
— Speaking of the Playaz, 6-foot-8 point guard Kyle Anderson isn’t as good as advertised – he’s much, much better.
Love his game. The top-ranked point guard in the Class of 2012, who holds plenty of high-major Division I offers, including Georgetown, Seton Hall, Virginia Tech and Xavier, can do it all. He blocks shots, handles the ball, can shoot from the perimeter and is so smooth. Anderson dominates with an effortless ability. No wonder St. Anthony is ranked so high in several preseason polls. He had his way with the Kangaroos, which is no easy task against the defensive-minded club, scoring 24 points in the victory.
if he doesnt sign with gtown
i hope he goes to xavier. stay far away from big east
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 9, 2010 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
interview with devonta pollard
another recruit kirby is trying to land.
Last month, Pollard also had another good experience when it took an unofficial visit to Georgetown and took in the Hoya’s Midnight Madness practice."It was great and everyone up there was very nice," said Pollard, who averaged 17.9 points, 9.7 board and 5.1 blocks a game as a sophomore. "It was good to see their campus and it was a good atmosphere. The coaches told us what they expect from their players in their program and it was just a good weekend.
http://mississippistate.infusionsports.com/2010/11/08/fast-start-for-pollard/
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Casual Hoya
noticed both Adams
and now Pollard referenced the expectations that the coaching staff lays down on these recruiting visits. Kudos to JTIII, its a hard pitch to make – basically we work you hard but you become a better basketball player and person at the end of it.
by bunk moreland on Nov 9, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Vince Van Ness
Per NBE, we offered this kid. First I heard him mentioned.
A big man who will have a lot of schools watching him this season in the NEPSAC is Vince Van Nes, a 6-foot-11 England native.
Van Nes currently plays at Northfield Mount Hermon (Mass.) for head coach John Carroll.
"Van Nes will wait," Carroll said Wednesday.
He holds offers from Colorado, Fairfield, Florida International and others, with Wake Forest, Georgetown, Virginia Tech, Virginia and Washington State showing interest.
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clearly this guy is the key
to England winning a FIBA world championship before winning a FIFA world cup ever again.
With him, Moses and the Bhullar boys, an all-Commonwealth lineup may be within grasp. Alas that guarantees continued submission to the Monarchs.
KBE
western kentucky has a better recruiting class than gtown
according to rivals
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1151773
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Casual Hoya
jerry meyers of rivals hates gtown
i actually like not being on the rivals list
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 13, 2010 8:40 AM EST up reply actions
mainly because he has trawick
so low. Still has him as a three star but its clear he is top 100 guy.
jelan kendrick kicked off team as memphis
http://www.ballinisahabit.net/2010/11/jelan-kendrick-has-been-kicked-off.html
former gtown recruit – was he a cox guy?
between mitchell and kendrick, gtown lucked out with who decided not to come to hilltop.
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Casual Hoya
Crazy how bad that kid must be
To get kicked off a college team before ever playing a game
My handle used to be Jeff Green's Dad, but it was confusing and creepy, namely because I am not his dad. My new handle is JGD. I am trim and in charge.
interesting decision by pastner too.
kick his first mc aa recruit off the team, before playing a game
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 14, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
He was a Mcdonalds AA
"Umm - it was - you know - umm - a good game. You know."
by ChrisWright'sSleeve on Nov 14, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Not bad as a player
I mean as a person. Like how terribly he must have behaved to get kicked off Memphis
My handle used to be Jeff Green's Dad, but it was confusing and creepy, namely because I am not his dad. My new handle is JGD. I am trim and in charge.
Ah I see
true, but what do you expect from memphis? at least this is one less guy they have for when gtown plays them
"Umm - it was - you know - umm - a good game. You know."
by ChrisWright'sSleeve on Nov 14, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
Isn't it basically a done deal that these two will attend school together?
need to open up 2 schollies asap
Casually.
yes they are like klitschkos
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Nov 15, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
PHD holding urkainians
who wont fight each other?
Also Reischel is headed to Rice
by bunk moreland on Nov 18, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Class of 2011 Gets A- from ESPN
The Hoyas made two statements with this three-man class. John Thompson III added beef up front and toughness on the perimeter. It’s no secret the Class of 2011 lacks size, but the Hoyas scored shot-blocker Mikael Hopkins (Hyattsville, Md./DeMatha) and space-eater Tyler Adams (Brandon, Miss./Brandon). The underrated recruit of the trio is Jabril Trawick (Philadelphia, Pa./Abington Friends). If we’re correct about Trawick, he’ll be a rugged wing who won’t back down in the rough and tumble Big East.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5818363
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Casual Hoya
CBS/Max Preps
Puts us at 25 Johnnies at 4, even though no one player is higher than 42. I guess they make it up in volume.
25. Georgetown
Top 100: No. 53 Tyler Adams (6-9, 255, F/C); No. 84 Mikael Hopkins (6-9, 210, F)
Other: Jabril Trawick (6-4, 180, G)
Big men Adams, a former Duke commitment, and Hopkins look to continue Hoyas’ frontcourt tradition.
goodman to nova
great pickup for them.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/11/30/report-goodman-to-villanova/
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Casual Hoya
Perry Ellis
Per zags we are late to the game but getting involved. 2012 PF – No 4 according to scout, will cut list to 6 by christmas
I bet he's stylish
My handle used to be Jeff Green's Dad, but it was confusing and creepy, namely because I am not his dad. My new handle is JGD. I am trim and in charge.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/12/13/kyle-anderson-talks-recruiting/
Not much in the interview, but is wearing a UCONN sweatshirt – because his brother played football there. Who doesn’t like a school who takes undeserving a BCS spot.
Hopkins and DeMatha will be on ESPN
Sat, Jan 15 4 p.m. Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Spalding Hoophall Classic:
No. 14 DeMatha (Maryland) vs. No. 5 St. Anthony’s (New Jersey)
Blake Arena, Springfield College – Springfield, Mass.
by bunk moreland on Dec 15, 2010 11:54 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
good info
will remind folks before hand
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Dec 15, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
casual high school gamewatch?
no way even the Horse ponies up specials for that one.
Heh. Ponies. Horse. See how I did that? Heh.
KBE
Otto Porter
Kinda thin, but has size. Looks like Hopkins but a bit more wiry. ESPN is talking about him and Georgetown but Rivals doesn’t have anything yet. He’s from Missouri, though and it looks like they’re his top choice.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player//id/103783
blank">http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5890855http://rivals.yahoo.com/georgetown/basketball/recruiting/player-108410
by Be(a)st of the Big East on Dec 16, 2010 1:55 AM EST reply actions
Sorry, links got messed up:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5890855
http://rivals.yahoo.com/georgetown/basketball/recruiting/player-108410
by Be(a)st of the Big East on Dec 16, 2010 1:56 AM EST up reply actions
another big in 2011
complete opposite of this year’s team
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Dec 17, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
perry ellis trims list
gtown is out
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/12/17/perry-ellis-trims-list-to-six/
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Casual Hoya
Posts All Met Watch list
has a couple of kids of interest on it
Hopkins and 2012 Targets Moto (2nd team) and Robinson
former target Ty Johnson (Nova) is 1st team
D smith rivera is back on the market
Backed of commitment to Xavier
I thought we were high on this kid (2012 guard) before backing off a bit to presumably pursue Robinson and Anderson. I would think we have a decent shot if we get back involved
we need guards in 2012
stacked in the paint. is anderson still a possibility?
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Dec 27, 2010 8:57 AM EST up reply actions
I saw there was some ESPN insider article about the Gtown's women coach
discouraging a Gtown men’s recruit. Has anyone seen that? I don’t have insider so I wasnt sure what they were talking about.
I probably need a new handle, but I'm too lazy to think of one
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Jan 3, 2011 4:40 PM EST reply actions
neither do I
But there is a 2013 kid (6’7" sf), Troy Williams whose aunt is the Gtown womens coach and Uncle is Boo Williams. My guess is its him. He was at the ODU game.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/102679/troy-williams
by bunk moreland on Jan 4, 2011 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
Says that he was invited
but couldn’t make the trip, that his aunt said he can go next year when he’s a little bit older. Doesn’t appear to be anything negative.
by iheartgregmonroe on Jan 4, 2011 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
Ok... I think the aunt should be trying to lock him down as fast as possible though
- in the class of 2013 very excited.
I probably need a new handle, but I'm too lazy to think of one
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Jan 4, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
rather, meant number 11 in the class of 2013...
I probably need a new handle, but I'm too lazy to think of one
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Jan 4, 2011 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
I think he has been Troyheartgeorgetown
for a while, so disappointing if he does not end up on the hilltop by the time I am eligible for social security fall of 2013.
Always can tell when the team in rough patch when I start noticing players who will not be on the team for 35 months.
by bunk moreland on Jan 4, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
fenner speaks quite highly of gtown
glad to see someone else appreciates jesuit education… the last one who did so is playing in the nba. (hint: greg monroe)
For every Gerry McNamara, there are three Eric Devendorfs.
by ChrisWright'sSleeve on Jan 11, 2011 10:50 PM EST reply actions
Ferguson
off the board to Marquette. Also looks like he was at their Midnight Madness, not ours?
by Vee Sanford's Next-door Neighbor on Jan 14, 2011 4:01 PM EST reply actions
good get for them
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 14, 2011 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
cameron ridley 2012 to texas
over the hoyas, among others. top 5 center. never had much of a shot though.
For every Gerry McNamara, there are three Eric Devendorfs.
by ChrisWright'sSleeve on Jan 14, 2011 7:07 PM EST reply actions
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6021206&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines
For every Gerry McNamara, there are three Eric Devendorfs.
by ChrisWright'sSleeve on Jan 14, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
communication dropped off whiles ago between gtown and him
ochefu is biggest target in 2012 and we only have two schollies for that year
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 14, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
plus, he was in state recruit too
For every Gerry McNamara, there are three Eric Devendorfs.
by ChrisWright'sSleeve on Jan 15, 2011 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
What was the issue with S-Rivera decommitting?
Hopefully Gtown can scoop up ochefu and anderson, (a very BIG line up to throw at teams)
he pulled his commitment from xavier 2 months after giving it
said he didnt get a chance to see all the schools on his list. also coincided with a very hot start to his HS season, resulting in a lot more attention from “brand name” programs.
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 20, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
good stuff on drummond
nice to see we are still on his list. if he doesnt come to gtown, i hope he doesnt end up at rival big east school. he will be a beast.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/01/17/seven-schools-in-hunt-for-andre-drummond/
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Casual Hoya
kirby getting it done down south
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 19, 2011 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
Kirby > Cox
We are on a ton of 2012 big men still: Ochefu, Drummond, The Bhullars, and the swing bigs in Pollard, DSR, Otto Porter (2011), Anderson, Gathers
Still have not heard much on guards – just James Robinson and Sulaimon. Any one else out there?
by bunk moreland on Jan 20, 2011 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
smith-rivera
not sure if offered though
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 20, 2011 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
gu offers stefan jankovic
http://twitter.com/#!/TheRecruitScoop/status/29220137684963328
interesting offer – he is teammate and good friend of bhullar brothers
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Casual Hoya
Toni Kukoc clone?
Another ‘croatian sensation’
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/103230/stefan-jankovic
Another forward - where are the guards?
btw Adams is a bit up and down this year. Outplayed# the Plumlee brother that Duke recruited over him. Lost some weight. But still is hit and miss May be more excited about him than Hopkins at this point.
by bunk moreland on Jan 25, 2011 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
betting on robinson/anderson?
with only two scholarships available in 2012, i gotta believe one will be a guard.
or else 2013 is guard heavy class, headlined by harrisons (delusional)
im definitely more excited about adams than hopkins.
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 25, 2011 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
jankovic getting ton of attention
lists gtown on short list of four, as of now.
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 17, 2011 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
anderson leaning towards staying local
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/01/25/kyle-anderson-point-guard-or-point-forward/
article emphasizes rutgers and seton hall
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Casual Hoya
I'm sure that
Anderson will change his mind, and stick with JT3 due to the offensive sets that’ll fit his style of play!
Article on Ochefu
“The academic system, the coach and the basketball system, too,” he said of his criteria. “I feel like they have to have good academics just so I can have a plan B since my plan is to play in the NBA. And I have to have a good relationship with the coach just so we can get along and are on the same page. And also a system I feel like I can fit into both on and off the court, so a good fit basketballwise, but also off the court.”
http://dailylocal.com/articles/2011/01/28/sports/srv0000010771472.txt?viewmode=fullstory
He is priority #1
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Casual Hoya
What's the scoop on this player 2012?
(possible Plan B)?
Arnaud Adala-Moto
6’6" SF/PF out of Alexandria, VA
never heard of him
with only two scholarships available in 2012, gotta hope we are able to land more than him.
anyone know if was ochefu at nova game?
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 31, 2011 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
He had a game that night so I dont think he was - I thought trawick was though
Moto we are on – 2nd team all met right now. SF type, absurdly athletic, not great skill.
From Cameroon originally, plays for team take over. I thought he was at MM, and JTIII has been to at least two of his games. But we are on a ton of 2012 SFs and not sure if he is at the top of that. Plus we have a very good shot at Troy Williams (2013) and a fighting chance with Otto Porter (2011).
by bunk moreland on Jan 31, 2011 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
And I will say this - Bolden has not been good this year
Hoping his atheletic ability turns into production, I trust staff. But if Ochefu, Anderson and Robinson want to come – I look hard at his schollie.
by bunk moreland on Jan 31, 2011 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
i hope jt3 or kirby went to ochefu’s game with a picture of the scoreboard.
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Jan 31, 2011 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
Tymond Howard is another Kirby kid to keep an eye on
2012 Sf/sg, 6’5" out of Miss, rival HS to Adams.
31 on rivals
What is the focus on recruiting?
Does Kirby handle the ~ PF/C
JT3 ~ G/F
M. Brennan/K. Hunter~ G/SG
How is this broken down?
kirby is main recruiter
looks like he is digging in the south.
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 1, 2011 8:17 AM EST up reply actions
Wally Judge
has left K State
http://ncaabasketball.fanhouse.com/2011/01/31/wally-judge-leaves-kansas-state/
Perhaps JT3 will try to go after him, I know he was being recruited by the Hoyas a few years ago!
Then again, this guy is an emotional wreck?
i dont want him
players go to ksu for a reason gtown can’t afford…
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 1, 2011 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
rumors he going to maryland
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 2, 2011 8:34 AM EST up reply actions
Interesting, my thought would be let the terps have him
with hoyas he would be joining as a junior in 12-13 season, Lubick and Moses, plus Sophomores Adams, Hopkins, Trawick and Freshman Bolden. Hopefully Hollis would be a senior, plus the benimon. Tough to see where Judge would get minutes, plus it would likely send a negative signal to the 800 other bigs we are on (Anderson, Pollard, Moto, Howard, Jefferson Porter) and potentially even ochefu. Can’t take the risk.
by bunk moreland on Feb 2, 2011 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
Kind of figured he wasnt coming here
when he and Kaleb did not show at MM. Duke gets their Singler 2.0. We are still on 8000 SFs. Otto Porter I am looking at you to commit.
by bunk moreland on Feb 8, 2011 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Tilton School
Hope JT3 gets up to see Nerlens Noel (6-10 C 2013) and Wayne Selden (6-5 2G) at the Titlon School. Noel went heads up vs. Andre Drummond and showed he’s every bit as good. Best shoblocker in America.
by pcbiz on Feb 8, 2011 5:26 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Noels would be the best
Recruit since Monroe. Good write up on the match up from the providence blog
by bunk moreland on Feb 8, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
feel like signing ochefu is necessary to fully cleanse from the christmas debacle. of course, coaches shouldnt think that way…
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 12, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
I think so, Drummond is beast, has a decent chance to be
First pick in the draft in two years. So Noel, a year younger battling him to a stand still speaks volumes
by bunk moreland on Feb 12, 2011 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Hollywood
…And don’t worry about our future 2G. He’s already on the roster Hollywood Thompson #1. Best 3 point shooter in America. Love #15AF, but Hollywood is a future NBA 2G.
BJ Anya
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/104880/beejay-anya
Another Dematha product (another possible plan “B”), does anyone else know the scoop on him?
rivals reporting we are going after greg whittington (2011)
is signing another 2011 player pretty much forcing a transfer this summer?
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
According to nolan - Otto Porter was named to Jordan Classic
so not quite a burger boy, but closing with a strong senior year. Really down to Mizzou and us. According to espn kirby was in town to watch him play on friday link
Misery’s to lose, but love Kirby doing work
by bunk moreland on Feb 12, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
are we in trouble if we don't sign Porter?
It seems like we’ll be an ok team, but not a great team for the next two years if we don’t sign Porter, who seems to be our last hope for a top 50 2011 recruit, no?
I mean, otherwise, next year our starting lineup is Starks, Clark, Hollis, Nate, and Henry? If that’s the case, we’ll really need Hollis to take a big step up offensively. He’s a stone cold jump shooter, but we’ll need to rely on him to carry the team by creating shots.
I feel soooo sad that you & your orange clad kinfolk can't get tickets to our home game.....
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Feb 16, 2011 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
top 50 label is meaningless
we have a solid recruiting class in adams, hopkins and trawick. signing another big wont drastically change next year’s results. very few freshman, especially big men, have a major impact in the big east.
i think we’ll be alright next year. dont have that many scholarships between 2011 and 2012, need to be strategic in how we use them.
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 17, 2011 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
I agree
Trawick and Adams have had solid senior years and look to be closing strong. Adams destroyed Plumlee when they played head to head this year and plumee managed to back into being a Micky D AA (thanks Duke). So I think we are set. But I get the point, we do not have any clear cut NBA guys (like Austin, Chris or Greg) outside of maybe Thompson. Still the class is balanced, with no real weaknesses and could easily blossom to be special.
Would really have liked to see more out of Hopkins and Bolden this season.
by bunk moreland on Feb 17, 2011 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
Because
Hood signed his LOI already, would he have to sit out a year if he didn’t play at all?
2012 Sg
Georgetown offered today per Dave Telep
“Georgetown Hoyas offered 2012 ESPNU Super 60 wing Torian Graham today. Graham visited unofficially today”
feel good about this kid. his recruiting profile reminds me a lot of chris wright's especially in his selection of schools
For every Gerry McNamara, there are three Eric Devendorfs.
by ChrisWright'sSleeve on Feb 14, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
hopkins has solid game vs gonzaga
interview with jt3 too
http://www.dcsportsfan.com/article.aspx?aid=4509
h/t: kent adrian
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
Greg Whittington - Small update from the sun
Love the note that Gary Williams has not showed up to talk to him.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/recruiting/2011/02/the_calls_to_jon_brownes.html
Also “insider” on Maryland Board claims he is going to Gtown if he can qualify
Potter
if only because he is a little taller, a little better shooter.
I think you have to be right about the transfer or “gulp” academics – hope its not Vee or Bowen, but not a ton of other canidates.
Right now, next year minutes will there for Markel, JC, Hollis, Lubick, Henry. With Bench minutes for seven guys, Moses/Adams, Hopkins/Benimon, Trawick/Bowen and Vee. Somebody is going to feel left out.
by bunk moreland on Feb 22, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
benimon could be a goner
the last two gtown transfers, wattad and nikita, were actually getting PT before leaving.
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 22, 2011 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
Vee
Tweeted something yesterday about patience being a virtue, read into that what you will.
Perhaps it's Vee
b/c of the sulkings from earlier? I suspect the Hoyas look for another ‘shooter/scorer’ who’s going to compliment the “O” for next season, right now the Hoyas do not need another SF/PF at the moment
Also
some of the terps fans are bashing him for being ‘NOT ACC’ caliber and being too soft, b/c he’s playing against HOCO competition.
these were the same individuals who bashed Hopkins for selecting G-town over UMD, instead attacking the recruit they should perhaps take a look at Gary Williams for not taking the time to get to know the recruits in general
the usual crap from the twerps
they are 5th or 6th most relevant team in area
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 22, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
How sold are folks on Robinson?
He did not look good when Myles Mack blew his doors off in that St anthonys. And it seems like Dematha has been disappointing this year with him at the helm. But the scouting services are high on him and we have not even been on the radar for many other pgs
by bunk moreland on Feb 24, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
gotta believe he's #2 behind anderson
we still going after smith-rivera?
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 24, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
He looks chubby to me..
From what I’ve seen, he is not really exceptional in any particular area from what I’ve seen. Probably a guy thats going to move down the rankings as more players with higher ceilings develop.
Any special players coming in?
I know one who would die to be there but, after a conversation with someone close to the program, the only way he can get there is as a walk-on (unless someone decommits).
He’s 6’5", 195 lbs. shooting guard with Ray Allen-like range. He is the best player to come out of Spain since Pau Gasol and played at Powerhouse Oak Hill Academy. He was “almost” a Hoya this season but during the recruiting period last year, his SAT score wasn’t high enough… ended up going to another D-1 program but he wants to be a Hoya…
Right now, his chances are remote. He reminds me of Steph Curry: hard to get into the program he wants to, probably end up killing fools at the mid-major level.
Oh well… what can you do? A player who can carry the program for the next couple of years but…
Vince Solese
who else is recruiting him?
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Feb 25, 2011 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
Blake Nash
6’0 Juco Point Guard.. redshirted his 1st season so he will be a Soph when he enrolls. Kid has a devastating 1st step and handle.. averaging about 23 ppg, 5 ass, and 8 boards. Being recruited by us and West VA. Here’s a video from aau ball in 2009. Kid has some serious creativity.
Daniel Ochefu
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/blog?name….%26id%3d6170167
He is expected to make his decision mid March. Considering the way we’ve recruited him this would be a big loss. His final four schools include Hoyas, Temple, Texas, and Villanova. Probably between us and temple
The Way
Recruiting works, I’m not sure if we ever know what a big loss is.
agreed
if we lost Ochefu, but got Drummond, I would be ridiculously happy still
A broken hand can't break our heart. Hoya Saxa!
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Mar 1, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
drummond is long shot
we have legitimate shot at ochefu, i think we were the last school he visited
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 1, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
WRONG
he visited temple on friday.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/117221293.html
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 2, 2011 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
this guy does not have a very good memory
Temple has been a top 25 school as long as I can remember," Berger said of the Owls, who dropped out of the Associated Press men’s college basketball rankings on Monday.
A broken hand can't break our heart. Hoya Saxa!
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Mar 2, 2011 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
jt3 watching whittington
what are our chances with porter?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/02/AR2011030207441.html
signing porter/whittington and ochefu leaves us with 0 scholarships left for 2012. thin backcourt if that happens. ill take ochefu in a heartbeat though, perfect fit, academically and athletically, for gtown.
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
am I missing something with whittington?
he doesn’t seem all that good, no? is he a late bloomer?
A broken hand can't break our heart. Hoya Saxa!
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Mar 3, 2011 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
WIth so much interest in whittington
it makes me think we are either not confident about porter or ochefu. Not to mention if this happens Anderson is definitely out of the picture (barring a transfer).
porter long shot i think. mizzu’s to lose. hasnt visited campus yet.
dont think going after whittington says anything about ochefu. might about bolden.
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 3, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
Late bloomer
And has put up good numbers when playing legit comp, just has not played against legit comp that much. This is not Benimon 2.0. Other majors are interested as well so they see it to. Btw – JTIII was out to see Porter play this week as well. Really putting in the miles.
As discussed, that we are on two 2011 sf so hard means staff has to be worried about a potential transfer – otherwise why would we need the wing with Trawick, Hollis, Bowen, all available. On Porter is would say we have 25 to 35% chance, Mizzou is widely thought to be in the lead. Whittington, from all accounts, is ours to lose.
Still on a ton of 2012 bigs and wings too.
by bunk moreland on Mar 3, 2011 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
exactly
too many sf’s in the mix, the hoyas really need some outside shooting touch once Austin departs :(
is this even a viable 2012 starting rotation?
starks, thompson, hopkins, lubick, adams
thompson at the 2 creates nightmare matchup problems for teams.
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 5, 2011 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
If falls on JT3
if he’s willing start Adams on the blocks or will he go with Sims due to his experience of knowing the offense…..
I do agree if HT plays his ‘natural position’ at the 2 he should be able to do wonders. I’m unsure if hopkins is a 3 b/c he doesn’t posses the outside jumper so he’ll be a liability on offense.
He has options to throw at teams, he may go with:
Starks, JClark, HT, Lubick, Sims
Starks, Vee, HT, Lubick, Adams
Starks, HT, JT5, Lubick, Ayegba
Saw the twitter exchange between trawick and Ochefu
that HSB posted elsewhere. So glad we locked up trawick, he is going to be fun to follow for the next few years. Hopefully Hoyas Since Birth will post anything else interesting.
As an aside – per the Post, Terps will likely get Justin Anderson, 6’7" 2012 sf from Montrose Christian – ranked 50ish overall. Anderson and Faust (2011 top 50 guard from Bmore) are two good players. Dont like Bino getting Gary back on track with the local kids.
by bunk moreland on Mar 17, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Justin Anderson did commit to Maryland.
Lol. I’m sure they’re very happy about that. But he’s incredibly overrated. He hasn’t developed at all. People expected him to be awesome, but he’s just an athlete. Hasn’t developed his skill set at all. Can’t dribble or shoot. look at his scout profile: Strengths: Athleticism, rebounding in his area, and defensive presence. Weaknesses ball handling and 3pt shooting. What good is a Small forward that can’t dribble(slash) or Shoot ? LOL good luck with that twerps.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 18, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like a couple of PGs in class of 2011 have come on the radar
offseason transfers await…
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
I think has to be multiple folks
Bowen might be a possibility too. I think Vee could be very solid next year. And JB, as much as he get maligned is not a horrible guy to have at the end of the bench.
by bunk moreland on Mar 18, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
true
but hard to go from guy that gets decent minutes as a sophomore to getting none as junior. similar to nikita/wattad situations.
something has to give with regards to the current make up, and i dont think it is the coaching staff pushing people out.
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 18, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Why Bowen?
he was an injury redshirt
Scumbag Steve definitely went to Syracuse:
Would totally have Devos back in a fight with a girl...
speculation only
seemed down on twitter, recruited over with trawick , still behind JC and Vee on the depth chart. Starks and JC will start.
Vee, trawick, and potentially Hollis could all play off-guard. Tough to see where Bowen gets minutes next year. The year after with JC gone, maybe. Also by redshirting he is now the same year as Trawick at the same position.
by bunk moreland on Mar 21, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Remarkable
JT3 did a remarkable coaching job with this team. This was certainly the smallest and one of the least talented G-town team in years.
We had no inside post prescence. No big-time rebounder. No intimidation, so we couldn’t prevent penetration (give Henry credit for trying). Julian was awful down the stretch. Austin’s flaws showed without Chris. Awful perimeter defense, especially vs. 3 point gunners. Great kids, quality people but no surefire NBA types. Holly and Chris will play in the NBA. don’t know about anyone else. Coach got the most out of them. Nate is only 6-7 and struggles vs. bigs inside. Now we need Ochefu, and/or the big man Parker ’12 from Georgia to come add some swag and inside play. Starks will turn out to be a player too. Must play under control. Will Moses ever be in shape enough to play ? see some good signs there, but…..
Remember these names: DaShonte Riley-big time inside presecence. His scholly went to JB. Mike Davis-4 yr Illini starter, Gus Gilchrist (an admitted jerk at times-but better than Juilan)-both begged to be Hoyas. Chris Braswell-tough bruiser-couldn’t make it academically.Can’t afford more mistakes in recruiting.
Go Hoyas ! The team will rise above and actually be better in 2011-2012. Old style defense and riding the J-Clark, Holly and Starks scoring wave. Adams will be a baller.
Right now
“Defense/Rebouding/Strategy” is a “must” that needs to be worked on, in which it has been stated on previous posts regarding this team under the JT3 regime (the definite achilles heel).
Adams/Lubick/Ayegba are “undersized”, yes they have bulk but they’re lacking in length
Sims is wirey, but doesn’t have strength? So it’s pretty hard to determine what JT3 strategy in who/what he’s looking for in recruiting big men. Also how the big men are constantly in the high post and this kills the aspects of rebounding, and also again how the pf/c end up with hoisting the 3 pt shot while the clock is winding down. Therefore alot of factors come into play regarding x’s and o’s.
Regarding ‘heart’, that is amongst the ‘individual’ whom he is trying to get a hold of.
if mike anderson leaves mizzu, do we get porter?
f-ck what telep and rest of recruiting clowns say, a class of trawick, hopkins, adams, whittington and porter is solid
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
Future Bigs
We might be sitting pretty with Tony Parker ’12 (GA), and have an outside shot at DeJuan Coleman ’12 (NY). Gavin Ware is pretty nice too-ask Kirby.
Time to push hard for Nerlens Noel ’13 (Mass) a true difference maker.
Ochefu just played us.
nbe on gavin ware
"To be honest, really only three school are putting in much effort in recuriting me: Georgetown, Mississippi State [and] Alabama," responded Ware to a message asking if there were any schools putting in a higher effort than others in his recruitment.
Ware also told NBE last week he has heard from schools such as Maryland, Tennessee, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State "and a few more."
http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2011-0321/2012-big-man-gavin-ware-has-three-main-suitors/
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 21, 2011 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
PEARL OUT AT TENN
So let’s go back and get 6-5 G?F Kevin Ware who seriously considered being a Hoya. He’s the best athlete in the class of 2011.
Dominique Cheek
Since he’s left Villanova, could this mean the Hoyas go after him “IF”…….Let’s say VS or JClark would end up leaving? I know JT3 was pursuing him a few years ago….
http://recruitingspotlight.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/ochefu-ends-it/
Hysterical thoughts
what is the time frame?
for the decision?
no idea
id imagine he’d want to at least visit gtown first
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 23, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
count me in the group who thinks Porter has set sail
with Whittington on Board. If he wants to come, don’t say no, but I don’t think its worth the resources anymore.
Plus Mizou still has no 2011 recruits so there is playing time galore to be had and he could stay local. So its attractive no matter who the next coach is. To say nothing of following Anderson to Arkansas or KU swooping in.
by bunk moreland on Mar 23, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Could a scholarship
get pulled if the Hoyas wanted to grab Porter? Has this been as of recently, I’m unsure.
dont think anything will be “pulled”
but the fact the staff is going after 2011 players indicates something will open up
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 26, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
more on henry from northstar
Henry, who said “probably April” when asked when he plans to commit, has a pair of schools that are standing out to him the most.
“Right now it’s Georgetown and New Mexico,” Henry said of his leaders. While he has not taken any college visits yet, that may well be changing soon.
“No, next week I’m gonna be setting up some visits,” Henry said. “Probably Georgetown and New Mexico.”
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 29, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What I'm not understanding
is maybe the Hoyas are expecting at least 2 ppl to transfer? Or is this rather preventive maintenence on their part.
To be continued….
definitely seems like
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 27, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
matt painter and missouri talking
is this a good or bad thing for gtown’s chances with porter?
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
looks like porter just added tennessee to his list
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 28, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
makes sense with cuonzo's mizzou ties
but why play for a program about to get spanked by the ncaa?
PLEASE COME TO GEORGETOWN DAMMIT
Casually.
I'm sure Porter
is lookin’ at his options across the board, b/c obviously the Hoyas don’t have any openings (at this time), unless he’s just in the waiting phase for some invididuals to request a release.
Adams on ESPNU
playing in the All-American Championship (South Team). Game is 3 pm on Sunday on ESPN3, but will be rebroadcast on TV at 9 pm on ESPNU (channel 208 for Directv folks).
DSR, an uncommitted former Xavier commit guard, we have been linked to is playing as well.
DSR would be a great get for next year.
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 29, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Also Hoya talk is saying Whittington to be WaPo's Met Player of the year
if true, great for Greg
by bunk moreland on Mar 29, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like that is right
Per his twitter
This was in reply to asking fellow gtown committ – womens player Tay Brown if she won the player of the year. So congrats to Mr. Whittington.
Also I expect Casual to get PE JR to fully document his lunch selection.
by bunk moreland on Mar 29, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
wow great for greg
proves you dont have to play in WCAC to get noticed
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 29, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Met player of the year has a great pedigree
and we now have landed 3 of the last 5.
2010 – Quinn Cook (Duke)
2009 – D. Taylor (Pitt)
2008 – Clark
2007 – Free
2006 – K. Durant (Texas/NBA)
2005 – D. Cunningham (Nova/NBA)
2004 – R. Gay (UConn/NBA)
2003 – L. Kleiza (Mizz/NBA)
2002 – Jermain Thomas (LaSalle/Euro legue)
2001 – Delonte West (St. Joes/NBA)
by bunk moreland on Mar 29, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Que?
DSR as well, man this is making my head hurt so many names are coming about possible looks at Gtown. This will only lead to more speculation of now more certain ppl to transfer.
dsr is 2012
so we have one open for him.
but going after porter and henry makes it seem like the staff is expecting two defections…
not sure what is going on with porter, he just added tennessee and arkansas to his list
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 30, 2011 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Jarion Henry '11
to visit 2 weeks from now.
http://www.abqjournal.com/sports/2011/03/29/texas-prep-star-says-he-will-visit-unm.html
Texas high school standout Jarion Henry says he is planning an official recruiting visit to New Mexico next week and is strongly considering signing with the Lobo men’s basketball program this spring.
"I’m very impressed by New Mexico, and I’m looking forward to the trip," the 6-foot-8 Henry told the Journal on Tuesday. "I hope to come out there next Friday (April 8)."
The status of UNM’s Emmanuel Negedu (left, shown with teammate Demetrius Walker earlier this season) is up in the air for 2011-12.
Henry (first name is pronounced Jerry-on) says the only other official visit he has scheduled is at Georgetown the following week, and "right now it’s between those two schools. But I’m definitely planning to sign this spring."
do we need another SF?
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Mar 30, 2011 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Could you Imagine if..
Jabril trawick could play a good point.. in 2013 we could start
6’5 Point Trawick
6’7-6’8 shooting guard Hollis
6-9 Small forward Whittington (Porter.. yes please!!)
6-9 Power forward (Nate, Hopkins)
6-9- 6’10 Center (Addams, Moses)
Niiiiiiiiiiice!!!!
Slowly wakes up from delusional dream of basketball bliss
i prefer to imagine us landing Kyle Anderson and then have no one shorter than 6’8" in the starting line up.
Jarion Henry played
in something called the Jack Jones Shootout on Sunday. Decent comptetion, had a sterling 2 pts. Why are we after him again with Whittington in the fold?
by bunk moreland on Mar 31, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
if they're both here at the same time I say
toss them a ball and say we have 1 scholarship. Play for it. First 1 to 11 by 1’s get’s the scholarship. The other is welcome to walk on.
by hoyasincebirth on Mar 31, 2011 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
could hank be walking
does that make even sense?
Amile Jefferson
anyone hear anything on him?
Philadelphia Inquirer has us offering him. He’s a Junior 6’8 kid. Lot’s of philly peeps think very highly of him
I really liked him. We were on him early. His dad was seen wearing a Georgetown Shirt at an AAU event last year. Seems like we’ve backed off though. And if we land another wing in the 2011 class like it seems like we’re trying to do I can’t see us going after Amile in 2012. But I’ve been wrong many times before so what do I know.
by hoyasincebirth on Apr 3, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
i've heard duke is on him
but he likes that we get bigs to league
update on porter
http://m.columbiatribune.com/news/2011/apr/03/coaching-vacancy-leaves-recruit-in-limbo/?sports
looks like mizzu isnt out of the race but they need to hire someone quickly
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
Interesting
his coach said style of play won’t affect Porter’s decision. Looks like JTIII will have to sell on his relationship with players/family feel of gtown.
I just hope
that JT3 sells the partridge family love to Porter, b/c we going to need his (and the other incoming class) services quick, fast, and in a hurry!
mizzu hires frank haith as head coach
lets see if he can sell the mizzu family to porter
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
The entire twitter basketball community is laughing at this hire.
However the one thing Frank Haith can do is recruit.
Unfortunately for him the one thing Frank Haith can’t do is coach.
by hoyasincebirth on Apr 4, 2011 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
It's going to be hard
I’m wondering what tatics will he use besides being close to home and giving Porter the opportunity to give him (Haith) a chance to show his coaching resume (if he wants to ride with that statement)….
To be continued!
gtown involved with kevin ware
as is the rest of america
http://twitter.com/#!/3starmeyer/status/55272384776769536
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
surprised I hadn't heard our names mentioned earlier.
When he chose Tennessee it was over Georgetown we were in his top 2. We pushed harder for tyrone johnson than ware though so Ware went to Tennessee. Sounds more comboish than true point, but It sounded like at the time we were recruiting him to play point. Very athletic would fit in with the new recruiting direction of the program.
by hoyasincebirth on Apr 5, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
going after 3 players, at the very least, in 2011
big changes coming to lineup?
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Apr 5, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
With Trawick on board
at same position with very simliar skill sets, why are we on him again ? JC, Vee, Trawick and Bowen could all play off-guard, to say nothing of shifting Hollis to the 2. Even if two of those folks leave I am not sure he makes sense other than depth.
Go get DSR, leave Kevin be.
by bunk moreland on Apr 5, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless
Trawick will play some PG and let Vee and JC work from the SG position, and then have Bowen (6’6") and HT (6’7") as your 3, so perhaps JT3 will start pressing more on D and speed up the O. So length won’t be the issue as much during certain points of the game out of the perimeter.
If we're fortunate to land 2 out of Ware, Porter, and Henry
We’ll have some serious athletes and we better be pressing and running like crazy.
by Jason's Laptop on Apr 5, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
If two of those leave we better bring in another guard for next season
Ideally you would want someone with a better handle than Ware but I’d take him. Then get a real back-up point guard in 2012. Bowen seems like more of a 3 anyway.
by Jason's Laptop on Apr 5, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
Trawick will be the ideal big pg for the Hoyas to give Starks a breather from time to time.
AB will be either shifting from 2-3 in different situation, I just hope JT3 can utilize this size if Porter (1st choice)/DSR/Ware (3rd) come to the fold.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting Frank Haith is bringing in Jeff Capel as his assistant.
solid 1-2 punch at Mizzou.
JT3 better be pulling out all the stops for porter on campus this weekend.
Casually.
Watch full games of Otto Porter
Has 2 full games of Otto’s the semifinals and finals of Missouri Class 1 Boys Championship.
His Team is Scott County Central.
I’ve only seen the semifinal game, but dang. He is really impressive.
Doesn't Troy
have a relative on the Lady Hoyas coaching staff? Hopefully this will bring some benefit as well
ESPN Updated their rankings
Otto Porter 31st
Mikael Hopkins 76th
Jabril Trawick 78th
Greg and Adams not ranked in ESPN’s top 100
He’s 54th on Rivals I believe but Dave Telp who used to run scout and now runs ESPN has never been high on him. To be fair though Adams is rated as a 93 on ESPN’s metirc the same as a lot of the top 100 players so he probably is just missing the top 100.
by hoyasincebirth on Apr 7, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Trawick's stock has risen quite a bit since he committed, hasn't it?
Seems like a great find by the coaching staff
"I don't know. I'm making this up as I go."
gold
The truth is, throughout his playing career, Whittington has always been a guard in a big-man’s body.
"I don't know. I'm making this up as I go."
Sounds like a Mr. Jeff Green
Manley Field House is officially closed!
by HoyaParanoia85 on Apr 8, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Who was also a 3 star recruit
Manley Field House is officially closed!
by HoyaParanoia85 on Apr 8, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
“Tony Parker said Duke and Georgetown are coming at him the hardest right now.”-Jeff Borzello.
Good to hear. Kid is going to be awesome. Would love to get him but it’s going to be tough with Duke, UNC, and Ohio St all heavily involved.
would he go to duke is they nab deandre daniels?
like kyrie irving leaked…
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Apr 8, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Good news...
Hopefully this kid will understand as a big he can do wonders coming to the Hoyas and develop!
huh?
then why did he decommit from them in the first place
by bunk moreland on Apr 13, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
troy williams
Georgetown is coming strong
http://eye-on-college-basketball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26283066/28494235
gotta get him, Coach Williams-Flournoy’s nephew
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
Hopefully his Aunt
can inspire him to come on board as well, there is nothing like a family environment to also include having his aunt around.
Also what’s the scoop on Iverson’s nephew (Kuran Iverson) he’s around 2013 recruiting search as well? He’s listed as the same size as Otto and GWhit, hopefully more family ties will be in the mix.
Seriously
Fuck you for making me click that link and making me look at a tiled picture of he who shall not be named.
by Coach K's kneepads on Apr 13, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah saw that...
Boooooooooo!!!!!! O well hopefully he goes to Seton Hall then so he can be surrounded by nobodies
assuming...
one scholarship in 2012 and two more in 2013, who do we want?
DSR next year?
williams and noel in 2013?
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
Semaj Christon
@NationWideNolan: Semaj Christon did confirm that he knows G’Town staff plans on conducting an in home visit. when, not sure. But relatively soon.
"I don't know. I'm making this up as I go."
will he be 2011 or 2012?
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Apr 14, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
good question
some follow-ups:
His HS coach says he’ll reclassify, that still seems to be up in the air according to him.
If he is a member of the 2012 class, and things stand. There is a whole lot of confidence in one, Mr. Trawick.
What does this last one mean?
"I don't know. I'm making this up as I go."
assumes vee is gone
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Apr 14, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Vee will perhaps
transfer closer to home then, perhaps the Missouri Valley/Ohio Valley area
To be continued….
Figured this was relevant to post here:
(Just re-reporting/confirming something Iwillpaytheway!! said on another thread, all credit to him)
Mikael Hopkins is eligible for a free ride at Georgetown due to an immediate family member having a long term employment with the university. In that case, he could attend for free and walk on. OBVIOUSLY, if he was being recruited, he would still count against the scholarship limit. The news I’ve heard, however, is that he’s wanted to go to Georgetown since he was a kid, and no real “recruiting” was involved.
Of course, this is a long shot, but III is communicating with the NCAA to see how/if this would work. Doubt it will happen though.
by WallaceAtTheLineShooting2 on Apr 16, 2011 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Hopefully this is true
b/c this would work in well with the Hoyas, if not, JB will be the next casualty!
it wont work
hopkins was still recruited, which means he will count against the 13 “counter” number, regardless of which scholarship bank pays his tuition.
the rule:
A recruited student-athlete who receives outside financial aid for which athletics participation is a major criterion (see Bylaw 15.2.6.4) shall become a counter for the year during which the student-athlete receives the aid
any lawyers out there with a different interpretation?
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Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Apr 17, 2011 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
hoyas mentioned with noel
but he hasnt made a list yet
http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog?name=finkelstein_adam&id=6382116
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Casual Hoya
Gabe York =
Beast!
2012 Cali combo guard we’ve been on forever, has expressed interest in playing in the BE, and thinks that’s where he will get to play against the best comp (smart kid).
Has said he will be visiting Gtown within the next month, some video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Bo13jyWpo
would be a great get
he has blown up over the last month. people calling him the best scorer in class of 2012
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Apr 18, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That's kind of a 'drop off'
in regards to competition-wise from the SEC (projection) to Conference USA?
believe he has some eligibility issues, might explain the drop in level.
by hoyasincebirth on Apr 19, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
gtown coaches everywhere
based on twitter traffic the coaches will be looking at anderson, christon and york this week too
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
Looking for a PG/SG
Hire is that Anthony Anderson from Florida? How about Trinson White from WI, he is a bit tall for the position but he might be a good replacement for Vee, I liked his evaluation on ESPN.
Eastcoatteddy
by Melvin M. Tuggle III on Apr 20, 2011 10:04 AM EDT reply actions
i was referring to kyle anderson
who seems like a long shot. i hope the coaching staff concentrates on york and DSR
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Apr 20, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Looking for a PG/SG
I know that these two guy’s are rather low on the ratings (ESPN), but with the scholarship issue and since we already have a true PG in Starks one of these two could work coming off the bench. Trinson White is pretty consistent from the arc and has handles. This would give defenders fits while the Bigs are putting in work in the paint. “Check out” Trinson White on You Tube, not much on him just two clips!!!!!!
Eastcoastteddy
by Melvin M. Tuggle III on Apr 20, 2011 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
York, Anderson, and DSR are for 2012 right?
Eastcoastteddy
by Melvin M. Tuggle III on Apr 20, 2011 1:18 PM EDT reply actions
yes
and christon could reclassify to 2012.
havent heard much about bolden since he committed. anyone know how he is doing?
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
by Hire Esherick on Apr 20, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Not too well..
Modest numbers at best at The Miller School this year. He’s playing for Nike Team Florida in AAU with another Hoya target Allerick Freeman (2013)
Here’s a preview of their AAU team, with some notes about Branden’s overall skill set
http://www.sourcehoops.com/wordpress/?p=2270
Looking for a PG/SG
Has anybody heard anything about a replacement for Vee or where GU stands on the number of available scholarships lift. I’d like to see some depth in this roster next year so I’m hoping for the best.
Eastcoastteddy
by Melvin M. Tuggle III on Apr 21, 2011 1:07 PM EDT reply actions
Well for starters
pg – Starks / Trawick
sg – J Clark / A Bowen / Caprio
This is how the Hoyas look at this particular moment
Jabril primarily a 2, isn't he?
JT III has apparently told him he will spend some time as PG, but that’s not his primary position (currently)
"I don't know. I'm making this up as I go."
I had Bowen playing 3, Trawick playing 2 with Clark, and Starks at the 1 all by himself.
Eastcoastteddy
by Melvin M. Tuggle III on Apr 21, 2011 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
Jarion Henry to New Mexico
http://www.dailylobo.com/index.php/article/2011/04/jarion_henry_is_now_a_lobo
"I don't know. I'm making this up as I go."
kyle anderson still interested in the hoyas
despite the stuff that came out few weeks back that said gtown was cut.
http://georgetown.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1215826
Good talk.
Casual Hoya
Bring in Kyle and put him at the PG
With Jabril/Bowen or in a perfect world Hollis at the 2… Then hit… gulp..JB up for that matchup zone because small quick guards would obliterate our defense.. lol.. we would be 6-8 6-8 6-9 6-9 6-9 for the starting five, and unguardable. Yes pretty please
yeah that is truly a large line up
I believe Kyle would be more of a point-forward more than anything, we don’t need anymore forward here at Forward U!
good write up on gabe york
looks like marquette leads but he is visiting gtown over the summer
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6430255
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