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In 2004, Providence allowed a Sports Illustrated writer to follow Welsh, DeMeo and others for 13 months as they recruited a 7 man class.
Lots of DeMeo in here:
[URL]https://www.si.com/vault/2004/11/01/8190507/the-chosen-ones[/URL]
DeMeo, 39, who is now associate head coach, is a New York City native (and former insurance broker on Wall Street) who coached at junior colleges in the Bronx for five seasons before joining Welsh at Iona. As a recruiter DeMeo is as dogged as they come. "Steve can hear no a hundred times, and he will keep calling, keep coming at a kid, keep working it," Seymore says. ("He's the same way with girls," Seymore adds with a laugh about his bachelor colleague.) DeMeo also has a keen eye for talent. He once gave his business card to a nine-year-old named Cliffy Clinkscales, whom he saw shooting jumpers on a New York playground. By the spring of 2003 Clinkscales was a highly touted 6'1" guard at Shores Christian Academy in Ocala, Fla., and was, not surprisingly, among the Friar 40. (He ultimately signed with DePaul.)
Lots of DeMeo in here:
[URL]https://www.si.com/vault/2004/11/01/8190507/the-chosen-ones[/URL]
DeMeo, 39, who is now associate head coach, is a New York City native (and former insurance broker on Wall Street) who coached at junior colleges in the Bronx for five seasons before joining Welsh at Iona. As a recruiter DeMeo is as dogged as they come. "Steve can hear no a hundred times, and he will keep calling, keep coming at a kid, keep working it," Seymore says. ("He's the same way with girls," Seymore adds with a laugh about his bachelor colleague.) DeMeo also has a keen eye for talent. He once gave his business card to a nine-year-old named Cliffy Clinkscales, whom he saw shooting jumpers on a New York playground. By the spring of 2003 Clinkscales was a highly touted 6'1" guard at Shores Christian Academy in Ocala, Fla., and was, not surprisingly, among the Friar 40. (He ultimately signed with DePaul.)
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MarkRedman
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I wanted Davis but DeMeo would be a heck of a" consolation prize"
We would have the best staff that we've had in a long, long time
Please make it happen CMA!!!
We would have the best staff that we've had in a long, long time
Please make it happen CMA!!!
MarkRedman
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[quote="MJDinkins" post=348434]If it's actually DeMeo, then I'd wish two of his top players had waited before they'd committed (Duarte and Hamlet).[/quote]
If they didn't sign a LOI, a flip is always a possibility
If they didn't sign a LOI, a flip is always a possibility
[quote="MarkRedman" post=348436][quote="MJDinkins" post=348434]If it's actually DeMeo, then I'd wish two of his top players had waited before they'd committed (Duarte and Hamlet).[/quote]
If they didn't sign a LOI, a flip is always a possibility[/quote]
They have both signed.
If they didn't sign a LOI, a flip is always a possibility[/quote]
They have both signed.
[quote="MJDinkins" post=348434]If it's actually DeMeo, then I'd wish two of his top players had waited before they'd committed (Duarte and Hamlet).[/quote]
Duarte committed to Oregon last November I think.
Hamlet's recent commitment to North Texas surprised me.
At this point, it is what it is.
But DeMeo surely knows the JUCO landscape.
Duarte committed to Oregon last November I think.
Hamlet's recent commitment to North Texas surprised me.
At this point, it is what it is.
But DeMeo surely knows the JUCO landscape.
[quote="Paultzman" post=348378][quote="Sju grad 13" post=348374][quote="Paultzman" post=348368][quote="Chicago Days" post=348366][quote="Windy City Johnny Fan" post=348361][quote="Paultzman" post=348360][quote="Windy City Johnny Fan" post=348354][quote="Moose" post=348344]More people need to tweet Zach asking him for an update[/quote]
I did today LOL. He said Macon is done but still not official. He also confirmed a rumor from someone else that a former BE assistant is in play for 3rd assistant job. Anyone know who that is?[/quote]
Yes
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...might be Steve DeMeo, HC of NW Florida State; the guy has a great HC record at the JUCO level and was an AHC at Providence i think, at one point.[/quote]
Very good guess perhaps[/quote]
Would make sense, he probably wants to come back home.[/quote]
Just an overall excellent candidate, well respected, experienced and multi skilled re recruiting & technical coaching aspects. Fingers crossed![/quote]
Not Tiny?
I did today LOL. He said Macon is done but still not official. He also confirmed a rumor from someone else that a former BE assistant is in play for 3rd assistant job. Anyone know who that is?[/quote]
Yes
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...might be Steve DeMeo, HC of NW Florida State; the guy has a great HC record at the JUCO level and was an AHC at Providence i think, at one point.[/quote]
Very good guess perhaps[/quote]
Would make sense, he probably wants to come back home.[/quote]
Just an overall excellent candidate, well respected, experienced and multi skilled re recruiting & technical coaching aspects. Fingers crossed![/quote]
Not Tiny?
Obviously Anderson takes his time interviewing guys and performing due diligence carefully. I sense DeMeo is undergoing same scrutiny currently and hope for more clarity on his candidacy in next week or so. Taking a long view of things, but I believe Van M & Steve D are our most important “recruits” at this time.
SJU14
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[quote="Paultzman" post=348562]Obviously Anderson takes his time interviewing guys and performing due diligence carefully. I sense DeMeo is undergoing same scrutiny currently and hope for more clarity on his candidacy in next week or so. Taking a long view of things, but I believe Van M & Steve D are our most important “recruits” at this time.[/quote]
If SJU fashion, I wouldn't expect this to "have legs" until a Friday afternoon news dump period arrives
If SJU fashion, I wouldn't expect this to "have legs" until a Friday afternoon news dump period arrives