Let us know when you find a world beater that we've got a shot at landing in late May.
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Well I would prefer they don't just sign a scrub just bc there is no one else. They don't have to use it. Prohm said himself that if they don't find the right fit they don't have to use it this summer.
Deandre Kane says hi. So does Dillon Brooks.
Signing a scrub and getting a nice piece that was only very recently ruled as a qualifier are two completely different things. This is how gems are found (sometimes), they won't all work out as spring/summer recruiting is a crapshoot - but ya can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket.
If you've seen the kid's film, it's as or more impressive than Jakolby Long's HS senior tape.
If you've seen the kid's film, it's as or more impressive than Jakolby Long's HS senior tape.
Nobody said they don't exist, although on ISU's level you can exclude Brooks from your example (unless you think we're landing Bowen or MJ Walker somehow).
There is also no difference between a scrub and a scrub that recently qualified.
I am just not impressed with his numbers or his film. I would prefer they take a guy they know can contribute next year or wait and sign a higher rated kid for next year.
Halsted just posted a a list of some of the other schools that have reached out... they're not scrub programs. Kids in a unique position because he was just ruled a 2017 qualifier last week.
Why do I have to exclude Brooks? He isn't the same thing as Bowen or MJ Walker. ISU had a chance with Brooks because of the Naz Long connection.
I know that good players at this stage are harder to get because there are fewer of them but that doesn't mean you should take on someone that isn't going to play just to fill a spot.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. I don't take schools reaching out without offering as anything more than that and teams reach at this time of the year, all the time. Even blue bloods do from time to time. Last year ISU took Holden. They also reached and took Kasongo, Ernst, Carter etc.
Let's see. Wichita State, VCU, Texas Tech, Pitt's reached out I believe, UCSB, LMU, St. Boneventure, East Carolina. Long Beach State. Are there any that I missed?
I'm saying that level of player (world beater) is hard to come by this time of year.. and I was saying that in all of my reactions to your comment, not just one. Dillon Brooks level guys (unless there is a pre existing relationship) aren't usually holding out for ISU offers this time of year. DeAndre Kane type guys (nice pieces, and maybe even high level college players, but not world beaters) might still be available or maybe, just maybe, have just become available.
Spin it whatever way you want. Means the same thing, no matter how bad your day has apparently been so far.
Well yeah, I know it is hard to come by. Never said it wasn't.
I don't know why saying I don't think the guy looks good enough is some indication I am having a bad day? And Dillon Brooks was not rated on the level of a Brian Bowen. ISU gets lower rated 4 stars. Also, are you suggesting Deandre Kane was not a huge get? he was more than just a nice piece. He was a world beater.
He listed a few other programs that have had tournament success the past few seasons. Who knows what level of player this kid is or will be but I bet he'd contribute just as much as Darius McNeill would, if not more. Just my opinion though.
If you watch the video you can hear the announcer say in one of the highlights against Pratt he had thirty-something at that point...he ended up with 45 that game.
Scored over 20 his last 3 games of the season.
What is your take on him? To me just doesn't look like a power 5 conference player. I am not sure what the big deal is. You would think I am attacking someone's family member. lol
This guy would contribute more than McNeill this year. I would bet my paycheck on it.
Dylan Brooks would have been ours had we not gave our last scholarship to the Greek kid. We would have had the edge on him had he stayed in his original class and not reclassified. He chose Oregon because they had a scholarship. We didn't. That didn't work out for us. Man could you imagine Brooks on last years team? Ugh
I kinda remember that. I didn't shake my head very often when it came to recruits Fred brought in, ....but I did on the Greek kid (never figured out that one). Oh, and Buford. Hopefully Prohm still snags a steal in late May/June.
