RBHoya
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Post by RBHoya on Apr 22, 2011 13:04:41 GMT -5
Seems like we're a little crowded at the wing. Does he have the handle to play guard? Can't see us adding a wing in the '12 class. I could see us looking at him as a guard but then it seems he's behind at least DSR and York in terms of guards we're recruiting. I don't think DSR or York will end up as top fifty recruits as folks are projecting this kid to be.. Just sayin.. And he's a local kid.. Think that's wrong, York is going to be pretty close to the 5 star range after the performances he's been having this spring. DSR will probably be in the same range as Moto but is a combo guard (1/2) rather than a swingman (2/3) like Moto. Think you still have to recruit Moto. Top 50 kids from the area, you have to at least show them a lot of love--even if you don't necessarily "need" him position-wise. Most kids and their advisers are smart enough to see that it may not be a good situation for PT and they'll look elsewhere, but unless youre a REALLY elite program, you have to go after top players in your backyard. It can't hurt to try and it's good for relationships with the AAU program (lot of talent coming through TT, which is good news). Besides, there will likey be more roster turnover before the 2012 class gets onto campus. I think there will be a battle for PT backing up Clark and Hollis next year, and the loser(s) may decide to move on. That opens up a scholarship slot--and minutes on the wing--for Moto. I definitely do not think the 2012 recruiting class will be just 2 guys (since we'll have 2 seniors) as some seem to think. There will be roster movement next offseason, and maybe even more this offseason (trying to pick my words carefully to avoid moderator edits )
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Post by EtomicB on Apr 22, 2011 15:19:23 GMT -5
I don't think DSR or York will end up as top fifty recruits as folks are projecting this kid to be.. Just sayin.. And he's a local kid.. Think that's wrong, York is going to be pretty close to the 5 star range after the performances he's been having this spring. DSR will probably be in the same range as Moto but is a combo guard (1/2) rather than a swingman (2/3) like Moto. Think you still have to recruit Moto. Top 50 kids from the area, you have to at least show them a lot of love--even if you don't necessarily "need" him position-wise. Most kids and their advisers are smart enough to see that it may not be a good situation for PT and they'll look elsewhere, but unless youre a REALLY elite program, you have to go after top players in your backyard. It can't hurt to try and it's good for relationships with the AAU program (lot of talent coming through TT, which is good news). Besides, there will likey be more roster turnover before the 2012 class gets onto campus. I think there will be a battle for PT backing up Clark and Hollis next year, and the loser(s) may decide to move on. That opens up a scholarship slot--and minutes on the wing--for Moto. I definitely do not think the 2012 recruiting class will be just 2 guys (since we'll have 2 seniors) as some seem to think. There will be roster movement next offseason, and maybe even more this offseason (trying to pick my words carefully to avoid moderator edits ) My bad on DSR's ranking he is #28 on ESPN's super 60. Also Arnaud is now in it also.. Here's there Bottom Line on him "Once a sleeper, Arnaud's a classic versatile hard working player. Because of how aggressive he plays along with his good skill level and an improved body frame his recruitment is blowing up and he was just inserted into our Super 60 rankings. He is special because of the his approach to practice/games, desire to defend along with improving offensive skills." The staff really needs to be on this kid
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Post by hoyas big supporter on Apr 25, 2011 12:27:21 GMT -5
Some highlights from the Pitt Jam Fest... Kyle Anderson has a few plays in here too.
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hoyaboya
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Post by hoyaboya on May 3, 2011 13:49:52 GMT -5
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on May 3, 2011 14:14:46 GMT -5
Can the Hoyas get one of those shooters plz.
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Post by hoyajmw on May 20, 2011 17:37:11 GMT -5
Josh Barr of the Wash. Post reported yesterday Justin Anderson (Montrose Christian/verbal to MD) is reconsidering in light of Williams leaving, and if he goes elsewhere Arnaud could end up at MD in his stead -- though lots of other high profile interest in Arnaud now too (not us, apparently). Money quote below; full link below that. "If Anderson chooses to go elsewhere, one potential replacement could be Episcopal All-Met forward Arnaud Adala Moto. When Anderson committed to Maryland, it was believed that Adala Moto was off the board for the Terrapins because both are expected to play on the wing in college. Episcopal Coach Jim Fitzpatrick said he has yet to talk with Turgeon, but that Adala Moto’s recruitment is picking up steam, with Texas, Florida and Ohio State among the schools making inquiries and wanting the player to visit their campuses. Among the schools that have offered a scholarship to Adala Moto are Miami, Missouri, Wake Forest, Seton Hall, Georgia Tech, Cincinnati and North Carolina State." www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/recruiting-insider/post/montrose-christian-forward-justin-anderson-considering-options-including-virginia/2011/05/19/AFOhWM7G_blog.html
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Post by tullamore2 on May 20, 2011 17:47:14 GMT -5
No need for Adala-Moto now at Geogetown. He has been recruited over w/ Porter and Whittington. If the Hoyas were to recruit another SF it would be Pollard, who is too good to pass up unlike Adala-Moto.
Let him go to Maryland, we wont regret it one bit.
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Post by hoyas big supporter on May 21, 2011 9:20:31 GMT -5
No need for Adala-Moto now at Geogetown. He has been recruited over w/ Porter and Whittington. If the Hoyas were to recruit another SF it would be Pollard, who is too good to pass up unlike Adala-Moto. Let him go to Maryland, we wont regret it one bit. I think he wants to end up playing the 2, if that makes a difference in your thinking.
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Post by chep3 on May 21, 2011 11:31:55 GMT -5
I think this kid sounds like a good one, but I'm not sure we have a shot at him. He'd come in next year behind two sophomore SGs in Aaron and Jabril. There's just not enough PT for him to want to come to us, in my opinion.
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RBHoya
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Post by RBHoya on May 21, 2011 12:48:05 GMT -5
No need for Adala-Moto now at Geogetown. He has been recruited over w/ Porter and Whittington. If the Hoyas were to recruit another SF it would be Pollard, who is too good to pass up unlike Adala-Moto. Let him go to Maryland, we wont regret it one bit. Adala-Moto will be better than Whittington, no way that's recruiting over him. And he could slide in at the 2 spot next to Porter, if he could displace everybody's favorite twitter hero. Don't think we'll push hard for Moto, but I think he'll be better than several of the other guys we got in 2011 and probably will get in 2012. No chance at Pollard IMO, who'll play in the SEC for 1-2 years.
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hoyajmw
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Post by hoyajmw on May 29, 2011 12:20:17 GMT -5
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Post by EtomicB on May 29, 2011 13:18:15 GMT -5
I'm with you on this Kid JMW.. Really wish the staff would have made a run at Arnaud. The versatility he looks to have defensively would have fit nicely at G'town
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Post by hoyas big supporter on May 31, 2011 8:09:36 GMT -5
you think there is less than a zero chance? good thing the staff doesnt count on you for your opinion. I know, for a fact, that georgetown is not ( yet?-gulp) out of the equation, nor are many other majors.
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Post by hoyajmw on May 31, 2011 8:18:28 GMT -5
Quick update from the AAU circuit: Team Takeover, which features Arnaud (and his Episcopal running mate Kethan Savage) as well as Dematha's forward Jerami Grant (who it is reported we have offered) just completed a 5-0 week-end in LA in the last of the EYBL Nike circuit games prior to the Peach Jam finals in Atlanta in July. Team Takeover finishes "regular season" of EYBL 15-0, with 27 game winning streak overall dating back to last year. Arnaud lit it up in the week-end's first game (as did Grant), per link below (thank you, HoyaChris for sending to me). For local high school hoopheads, this team really bears watching (I think Peach Jam is on ESPN) -- all local WCAC and IAC kids who are REALLY representing the DMV . . . rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1226371
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Post by hoyajmw on May 31, 2011 8:38:24 GMT -5
tihoya -- nothing would please me more than being proven wrong on our prospects for stealing Arnaud away from the many other big time programs showing very active interest today . . . I know we have not given up and have been on the scene for a while with him (incl. the last open practice about a month ago before that part of the recruiting window closed), so let me just say "long shot" instead . . .
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Post by hoyas big supporter on May 31, 2011 10:26:48 GMT -5
tihoya -- nothing would please me more than being proven wrong on our prospects for stealing Arnaud away from the many other big time programs showing very active interest today . . . I know we have not given up and have been on the scene for a while with him (incl. the last open practice about a month ago before that part of the recruiting window closed), so let me just say "long shot" instead . . . I understand that, but other than Duke, he really is indifferent about schools at this point. Episcopal runs some sort of modified princeton and rumor has it that he is not opposed to continuing it at the next level - as long as the GTown staff can figure things out. There is no reason to waste the Toumou connection and I hope the staff is committing all their efforts towards recruiting this kid...
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on May 31, 2011 10:35:14 GMT -5
With so many SF's on the roster, I just don't see this as a position of need in '12. not a knock on the kid. If we have someone transfer then maybe or if we get to the point where we're just going for best available. But he doesn't really fill a positional need right now. We've got limited number of scholarships for '12. We need a guard if not two and with this class full of talented bigs we need to grab one of those too.
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Post by hoyas big supporter on May 31, 2011 10:40:19 GMT -5
No need for Adala-Moto now at Geogetown. He has been recruited over w/ Porter and Whittington. If the Hoyas were to recruit another SF it would be Pollard, who is too good to pass up unlike Adala-Moto. Let him go to Maryland, we wont regret it one bit. I think he wants to end up playing the 2, if that makes a difference in your thinking.
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Post by deacon on May 31, 2011 10:49:53 GMT -5
He definitely projects as a two-guard at the college level.
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Post by RBHoya on May 31, 2011 11:13:48 GMT -5
Scholarships will open up anyway. Assuming Hollis leaves after next year, which seems likely at this point, we've got 10 guys penciled in for scholarships including Bolden. That gives us 3 to play with. I also expect we'll see 1 to 2 guys leave the program, which is pretty much standard at this point. With a 6 man freshman class, including a couple guys who play the same position, I don't think it's wise to assume everyone's going to stay around. For instance Trawick and Bowen will be in direct competition for minutes, and for this year, they'll both be behind Clark. Porter and Whitt will be in direct competition for minutes, and for this year they'll both be behind Hollis. Adams and Hopkins may be in competition for minutes too, and one or both may end up stuck behind Nate too. Point being, it's hard to imagine a scenario where everybody is happy with their PT at the end of this year, and history has shown us that if guys don't like their role they'll go elsewhere.
But even if everybody did stay, we'd project to have 2 SG's (JT5 and Bowen) and 2 SF's (OP and Whitt) on next year's roster, which I think still leaves plenty of scholarship space for an athletic swingman. As others have mentioned Moto probably projects as a SG in college, and we seem to be recruiting some other SG's like DSR, Bernardi, Davis, etc. so Moto should be looked at for that same spot.
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