July Evaluation Periods
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Zach B noted 2 SJU ACs present for Curbelo & Ledlum
https://twitter.com/psacardinals/status/1021093826511896577?s=21
https://twitter.com/psacardinals/status/1021093826511896577?s=21
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For the last live period it will be dominated by Vegas. There are two major events in Vegas the UA event which has team RIO and the Fab 48 event. I think there is a 3rd one as well. Makes recruiting a bit easier when you have multiple events in same city.
And Live in Atlsntic City is also a big event which will have SJU targets as well.
And Live in Atlsntic City is also a big event which will have SJU targets as well.
Windy City Johnny Fan
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[quote="fordham96" post=290740]For the last live period it will be dominated by Vegas. There are two major events in Vegas the UA event which has team RIO and the Fab 48 event. I think there is a 3rd one as well. Makes recruiting a bit easier when you have multiple events in same city.
And Live in Atlsntic City is also a big event which will have SJU targets as well.[/quote]
The sad truth is, that if my life depended on a prediction, I would predict that we will miss on Lewis, Cockburn, Igiehon, Ledlum, Gaffney, Precious, Quinenos, etc. I know the staff is working their tails off, but the fact is that we have a closing problem anytime a blue blood is involved, and now we have equally hard working staffs at UConn, Gtown, SHall and Pitt making it even more difficult. Perhaps if we have a very successful season next year that will change, but i'm not very bullish. I have no idea why that is, just my negative outlook I suppose. I also don't think we'll hire Rice - would have happened by now. Guess I have a case of the Mondays.
And Live in Atlsntic City is also a big event which will have SJU targets as well.[/quote]
The sad truth is, that if my life depended on a prediction, I would predict that we will miss on Lewis, Cockburn, Igiehon, Ledlum, Gaffney, Precious, Quinenos, etc. I know the staff is working their tails off, but the fact is that we have a closing problem anytime a blue blood is involved, and now we have equally hard working staffs at UConn, Gtown, SHall and Pitt making it even more difficult. Perhaps if we have a very successful season next year that will change, but i'm not very bullish. I have no idea why that is, just my negative outlook I suppose. I also don't think we'll hire Rice - would have happened by now. Guess I have a case of the Mondays.
[quote="Windy City Johnny Fan" post=290761][quote="fordham96" post=290740]For the last live period it will be dominated by Vegas. There are two major events in Vegas the UA event which has team RIO and the Fab 48 event. I think there is a 3rd one as well. Makes recruiting a bit easier when you have multiple events in same city.
And Live in Atlsntic City is also a big event which will have SJU targets as well.[/quote]
The sad truth is, that if my life depended on a prediction, I would predict that we will miss on Lewis, Cockburn, Igiehon, Ledlum, Gaffney, Precious, Quinenos, etc. I know the staff is working their tails off, but the fact is that we have a closing problem anytime a blue blood is involved, and now we have equally hard working staffs at UConn, Gtown, SHall and Pitt making it even more difficult. Perhaps if we have a very successful season next year that will change, but i'm not very bullish. I have no idea why that is, just my negative outlook I suppose. I also don't think we'll hire Rice - would have happened by now. Guess I have a case of the Mondays.[/quote]
I have a glimmer of hope on Rice, but agree with you on the players you noted (Unless Kofi’s mom prevails). You & I agreeing means the world may end sometime in next few days. Build that rocket man!
And Live in Atlsntic City is also a big event which will have SJU targets as well.[/quote]
The sad truth is, that if my life depended on a prediction, I would predict that we will miss on Lewis, Cockburn, Igiehon, Ledlum, Gaffney, Precious, Quinenos, etc. I know the staff is working their tails off, but the fact is that we have a closing problem anytime a blue blood is involved, and now we have equally hard working staffs at UConn, Gtown, SHall and Pitt making it even more difficult. Perhaps if we have a very successful season next year that will change, but i'm not very bullish. I have no idea why that is, just my negative outlook I suppose. I also don't think we'll hire Rice - would have happened by now. Guess I have a case of the Mondays.[/quote]
I have a glimmer of hope on Rice, but agree with you on the players you noted (Unless Kofi’s mom prevails). You & I agreeing means the world may end sometime in next few days. Build that rocket man!
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[quote="Windy City Johnny Fan" post=290761] The sad truth is, that if my life depended on a prediction, I would predict that we will miss on Lewis, Cockburn, Igiehon, Ledlum, Gaffney, Precious, Quinenos, etc. I know the staff is working their tails off, but the fact is that we have a closing problem anytime a blue blood is involved, and now we have equally hard working staffs at UConn, Gtown, SHall and Pitt making it even more difficult. Perhaps if we have a very successful season next year that will change, but i'm not very bullish. I have no idea why that is, just my negative outlook I suppose. I also don't think we'll hire Rice - would have happened by now. Guess I have a case of the Mondays.[/quote]
Well, that made my day.
Well, that made my day.
[quote="Paultzman" post=290942]https://twitter.com/jakeweingarten/status/1022243340262227968?s=21[/quote]
Ranked 303rd by 247.
Must be Plan C.
Maybe the Staff knows something and/or thinks he’s a comer.
I’m all for ‘options’.
Ranked 303rd by 247.
Must be Plan C.
Maybe the Staff knows something and/or thinks he’s a comer.
I’m all for ‘options’.
Here is a recent writeup from a Philly recruiting writer. Sounds like the kid is a work in progress with plenty of upside. As I know Johnnyfan would agree, you can't teach height! Good to keep an eye on him.
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Marial Mading (above) is a lanky 6-10 wing forward with a high upside. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)
Marial Mading (2019/L&L Running Rebels/Commonwealth Academy, Mass.)
Before he made the journey from Australia to America in 2016, between his ninth and tenth grade years, Mading had a pretty good idea of what he was in for in the Northern Hemisphere. His older brother, Daniel Mading, had come to the States two years prior, in 2014, and gone through the adjustment process while getting recruiting to play at a high level of college basketball.
“It definitely (helped) because it showed me what to prepare for,” the younger Mading brother said. “It’s really fast-paced compared to Australia, it’s really physical, so I just had to get stronger, had to get ready for it.”
Daniel Mading bounced around high schools upon his arrival, going from The Rock School (Fla.) to St. Anthony (N.J.) and then back; he also originally committed to Arizona State, then Texas Tech, but is playing now at Mt. San Jacinto (Cali.) JUCO, and has committed to play at UC-Riverside for next fall.
His younger brother has also changed high schools ones, going from St. Maria Goretti (Md.) to Commonwealth Academy midway through his junior year. He also changed AAU programs this year, going from Team Thrill, an Under Armour-sponsored program, up to the independent L&L Running Rebels, a Lehigh Valley-based program, where he’s the highest-profile recruit on the team.
“It’s great, we don’t have too many big egos on the team, everybody just wants to play together,” he said. “It’s a fun group of kids and they play good basketball.”
Marial Mading is a 6-10, 200-pound wing forward, whose jump shot is still a work in progress, but he’s got a smooth handle for someone his size, and is willing to go inside and use his length to block shots and bother opposing drivers. In a loss to the NJ Shoreshots in 17U third-round action, he put together a 15-point, seven-rebound, three-assist effort.
That’s enough to get him offers from Tulane, Rhode Island, Howard, Towson and NJIT, with interest from several high-majors; Pitt and UConn both had coaches courtside for the ShoreShots game.
“They just say they love my skill and my handle, they want to see me get stronger,” Mading said of what he’s hearing from the programs who have yet to offer. “[I’m] trying to work on my speed, my strength and just tighten up all my skills so I can be the best I can be.”
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Marial Mading (above) is a lanky 6-10 wing forward with a high upside. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)
Marial Mading (2019/L&L Running Rebels/Commonwealth Academy, Mass.)
Before he made the journey from Australia to America in 2016, between his ninth and tenth grade years, Mading had a pretty good idea of what he was in for in the Northern Hemisphere. His older brother, Daniel Mading, had come to the States two years prior, in 2014, and gone through the adjustment process while getting recruiting to play at a high level of college basketball.
“It definitely (helped) because it showed me what to prepare for,” the younger Mading brother said. “It’s really fast-paced compared to Australia, it’s really physical, so I just had to get stronger, had to get ready for it.”
Daniel Mading bounced around high schools upon his arrival, going from The Rock School (Fla.) to St. Anthony (N.J.) and then back; he also originally committed to Arizona State, then Texas Tech, but is playing now at Mt. San Jacinto (Cali.) JUCO, and has committed to play at UC-Riverside for next fall.
His younger brother has also changed high schools ones, going from St. Maria Goretti (Md.) to Commonwealth Academy midway through his junior year. He also changed AAU programs this year, going from Team Thrill, an Under Armour-sponsored program, up to the independent L&L Running Rebels, a Lehigh Valley-based program, where he’s the highest-profile recruit on the team.
“It’s great, we don’t have too many big egos on the team, everybody just wants to play together,” he said. “It’s a fun group of kids and they play good basketball.”
Marial Mading is a 6-10, 200-pound wing forward, whose jump shot is still a work in progress, but he’s got a smooth handle for someone his size, and is willing to go inside and use his length to block shots and bother opposing drivers. In a loss to the NJ Shoreshots in 17U third-round action, he put together a 15-point, seven-rebound, three-assist effort.
That’s enough to get him offers from Tulane, Rhode Island, Howard, Towson and NJIT, with interest from several high-majors; Pitt and UConn both had coaches courtside for the ShoreShots game.
“They just say they love my skill and my handle, they want to see me get stronger,” Mading said of what he’s hearing from the programs who have yet to offer. “[I’m] trying to work on my speed, my strength and just tighten up all my skills so I can be the best I can be.”
JohnnyFever
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6'11 (nice!) 195 lbs (ugh). Is there really no big out there who wants to play for us who is 6'10+ and 240+ lbs? I don't care if we have to go D2 to look.
[quote="Paultzman" post=291045]https://twitter.com/jkimelevate/status/1022657775422382080?s=21[/quote]
Thanks Paultz. I like that we're in the mix for James Bishop. You never know how things may work out. Marcus a plus influence, for sure. 247 SPorts
And I think we offered a couple of younger players from ElevateHoops as well when they visited campus a few weeks back. 247Sports ranks James Bishop higher than Jalen Gaffney.
Plan B (JB) & C (MM)
Luv it.
Thanks Paultz. I like that we're in the mix for James Bishop. You never know how things may work out. Marcus a plus influence, for sure. 247 SPorts
And I think we offered a couple of younger players from ElevateHoops as well when they visited campus a few weeks back. 247Sports ranks James Bishop higher than Jalen Gaffney.
Plan B (JB) & C (MM)
Luv it.
Last night in Vegas at the UA event. Achiuwa, Quinones, Scottie Lewis among others in this event.
https://twitter.com/Andrew__Slater/status/1022674728605995008
https://twitter.com/Andrew__Slater/status/1022674728605995008
Speaking of Lewis check out this block.
And watch Rice in the background at the end.
https://twitter.com/KP_Rivals/status/1022706772971122690
And watch Rice in the background at the end.
https://twitter.com/KP_Rivals/status/1022706772971122690
JohnnyFever
Active member
Beast thanks for sharing the info. Not sure if you read it but I did apologize for misreading your post a week ago, my bad. Anyway, when it comes to our staff I try to think objectively. We need to start asking, what would any objective observer say about our program and about our coaches? There is value in this perspective and it's why businesses hire outside consultants. It's a results oriented business and this season I'm hoping as much as anyone that we finally start to succeed.