Parker Stewart commits to Pitt
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I don't understand kids that set up visits but then don't take them. If it were me I would want to take all my visits so I could compare and contrast each school.
Of course I like to make intelligent informed decisions.
I mean if I had to choose between Nina Dobrev, Abigail Spencer, or Alexandra Daddario I'm at least going on one date with each before I decide who the lucky girl is that gets to tear my heart out and stomp on it like a circus elephant.
Of course I like to make intelligent informed decisions.
I mean if I had to choose between Nina Dobrev, Abigail Spencer, or Alexandra Daddario I'm at least going on one date with each before I decide who the lucky girl is that gets to tear my heart out and stomp on it like a circus elephant.
I respectfully disagree. I've heard this narrative bandied about a lot, but it strikes me as sour grapes against Fred. Prohm has had 2 recruiting cycles (and a little more) and has just missed on a couple recruits this year and last. I wouldn't blame Fred; that's too much. There's plenty of PT to offer, a great fan base, a program with a lot of national visibility right now and yet we've still missed on some quality recruits. Some of it has been bad luck (like the Malou situation), but you can't deny we've missed lots of recruits. The blaming of Fred has to stop. You only need a couple big time recruits in bball to completely turn things around (unlike the large quantity of decent recruits). I must say I'm a little worried.
Next year hopefully Prohm will land some better players if we're going to get back to the level Fred led us to. Right now, next year looks to be about a 15 - 15 year. Keep in mind, Prohm has only won with Fred's players so far (Niang, Morris, Naz, Thomas, McKay).
I'm still behind the coach too, but let's stop with the blame Fred game.
It was only tentatively set according to Alex Halstad. The plan was that he was going to visit ISU, if he didn't like Wichita State after going there first.
Also, it's mutually beneficial when a kid knows he's committing to another school and cancels his remaining visits.
Schools can only have so many visits. Not sure on the number or time frame, but you don't get unlimited visits. You get only x visits over xx years.
Not to mention visits cost time and money as well.
Huh? Wichita State? I think you're confusing him with Brown.
Also, my point was I wouldn't commit until I made all my visits.
Yeah sorry that was the story with Brown.
It was probably very similar to Stewart. We aren't bringing in late spring kids that are just looking for a free visit to compare against the team they're leaning toward committing to.
Interesting is a pretty accurate word for this upcoming season. I think Jackson, Wigginton, Young, and Lewis will all be studs but the rest of the guys are a big unknown. This squad is definitely capable of making the tourney, but it could also be a bad season where we finish just over .500. Only time will tell, but I am going to be optimistic until this team gives me a reason to doubt them.
Yep, because landing a 5 star point guard and a 4 star winger isn't any good, right?
He most definitely does if he wants to win. The weakest part of his program is his staff recruiting.
Wichita State's program has been on par with ours over the last 5-6 years, and they are now in a big time conference. It shouldnt be that big of a shock.
given how everyone loves a blow up and negative stories drive viewers/readers, CF is going to crush it Nov-March this coming season.
going to be really tough for Prohm, I hope he can survive a rebuilding season, and you know, rebuild it.
going to be really tough for Prohm, I hope he can survive a rebuilding season, and you know, rebuild it.
Which is why I think it's important to fill at least one more of these openings. If not, and if there's no pick up from the mid season market, then we're right back to trying to fill 5 scholarships next spring.
I am pretty well convinced already, but I am excited to see what he does with this "blank slate" of new talent. I think we will be competitive but inconsistent with our youth. If we make the tournament it would be a heckuva coaching job.
I am a Prohm fan but am disappointed with how this spring went. We have a good foundation to build on, just need to add some pieces for the next few years.
I'm not going to write this team off until I see them on the court. I think there is most definitely potential for them to be a solid team.
I'm going to preface this by saying I think Steve Prohm overachieved immensely with last year's team by going 12-6 in conference and winning the conference tournament.
But the one positive about having six scholarships open is that you have an awful lot of playing time to offer. The McNeil situation was unfortunate but we missed on a number of different players. It isn't damning at this point, but 2018-19 is going to be a pivotal year for this program. Missing one NCAA Tournament is excusable but if you miss two years in a row (especially after the talent that was gifted him) people are going to forget the first two years fairly quickly.
Would you rather have a team with elevated expectations underachieve or have a team with zero expectations overachieve.
As a fan, I'll take the 2nd and it's reason enough for me to get excited for next season regardless of who else signs.
As a fan, I'll take the 2nd and it's reason enough for me to get excited for next season regardless of who else signs.
