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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Jul 14, 2018 16:03:46 GMT -5
Lester (Effort-Les) Quinones
6'5" Wing St. Benedict Prep (NJ) New Heights (Under Armor) Lead Recruiter is Coach OrrI was shocked to see that Lester Quinones didn't have his own thread considering that he's had an offer for almost a year and Unofficially Visited earlier this year. He raved about his visit, the campus and the staff. Both Coach Orr and Head Coach Ewing went and watched him during his High School State Playoffs. Always known as a knock down shooter, the young man is beginning to really diversify his game and blew up with a huge spring on the UAA circuit, and a great showing with the U18 Dominican Team including a 30 point game. His recruiting has mysteriously been a regional battle with 3 BIG EAST programs (Georgetown, St. John's, and Seton Hall) at the forefront, and a former BIG EAST school in UCONN and their new staff trying to make a run at him this spring. Coach Ewing and staff have made him a priority and a member of the staff has been courtside for most of his games so far this first week in July.
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Jul 14, 2018 16:25:46 GMT -5
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Jul 16, 2018 23:30:17 GMT -5
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Post by EtomicB on Jul 19, 2018 12:33:51 GMT -5
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jul 19, 2018 12:54:37 GMT -5
These packaged deals never seem to happen.
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Post by s4hoyas on Jul 19, 2018 14:07:18 GMT -5
I keep reading all these articles that seem to have us losing ground, fading from the forefront if you will, no longer being mentioned or prominently mentioned...I hope we're not "talking/offering many but prioritizing/closing none..." I don't like reading that St John's for example is "calling everyday"...we need to figure out who the hell we prioritize and really stay on them and push to close...I don't care how many guys we see or offer (although I applaud the strategy), I just ultimately care about who the 3 (for example) are that we GET who upgrade our roster going forward...ok, had to get that off my chest...I'll see if I can find a sedative to take now...
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jul 19, 2018 14:52:26 GMT -5
Not too concerned. We landed most of our better players unexpectedly, either de-commits, transfers or fifth years. Opportunity for those who are patient. Kids who narrow lists to 10+ are not our bread and butter.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jul 19, 2018 18:15:19 GMT -5
I keep reading all these articles that seem to have us losing ground, fading from the forefront if you will, no longer being mentioned or prominently mentioned...I hope we're not "talking/offering many but prioritizing/closing none..." I don't like reading that St John's for example is "calling everyday"...we need to figure out who the hell we prioritize and really stay on them and push to close...I don't care how many guys we see or offer (although I applaud the strategy), I just ultimately care about who the 3 (for example) are that we GET who upgrade our roster going forward...ok, had to get that off my chest...I'll see if I can find a sedative to take now... There are a number of guys who have stated that they we are one of the programs they hear from most often. Obviously that won't be the same for every recruit. So maybe we HAVE prioritized, but don't feel we have to publicize and let the Plan B guys know where they stand in our priorities?
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Post by EtomicB on Jul 19, 2018 18:41:55 GMT -5
I keep reading all these articles that seem to have us losing ground, fading from the forefront if you will, no longer being mentioned or prominently mentioned...I hope we're not "talking/offering many but prioritizing/closing none..." I don't like reading that St John's for example is "calling everyday"...we need to figure out who the hell we prioritize and really stay on them and push to close...I don't care how many guys we see or offer (although I applaud the strategy), I just ultimately care about who the 3 (for example) are that we GET who upgrade our roster going forward...ok, had to get that off my chest...I'll see if I can find a sedative to take now... There are a number of guys who have stated that they we are one of the programs they hear from most often. Obviously that won't be the same for every recruit. So maybe we HAVE prioritized, but don't feel we have to publicize and let the Plan B guys know where they stand in our priorities? Programs are not allowed to make comments on unsigned players..
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Post by IDenj on Jul 19, 2018 20:37:46 GMT -5
For sure. Programs and coaches can also leak info to recruiting, well not experts, but gurus to make sure a kid knows he’s a priority.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jul 19, 2018 22:26:56 GMT -5
For sure. Programs and coaches can also leak info to recruiting, well not experts, but gurus to make sure a kid knows he’s a priority. Yeah leaks is a better term than "publicize". Kids often know one way or the other.
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Jul 25, 2018 22:41:30 GMT -5
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Jul 26, 2018 23:03:43 GMT -5
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Jul 27, 2018 12:05:23 GMT -5
Lester Quinones, SG, New Heights
One of the best shooters in the country, the 6-foot-5 Quinones had it working for New Heights in their dominant win. Quinones as always shot the ball extremely well, and then also he showed a bit more athleticism and game off the dribble than he has shown in the past. Quinones is also a bit better as a defender than given credit for. Overall Quinones looks the part of a legit high-major wing who could step in right away and provide shot making as well as some slick passing from the wing.
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Post by hoyainla on Jul 27, 2018 12:30:12 GMT -5
Lester should be one of the if not the top priority in this class. The team badly needs shooters and wing defenders and he is both.
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Jul 27, 2018 13:09:11 GMT -5
37 points with 6 threes in front of a slew of college coaches including a member of the Hoyas Staff vs. Team Rio (Aiden Igiehon, Scottie Lewis, Bryan Antoine). Reportedly lit it up last night as well....
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Jul 27, 2018 13:21:40 GMT -5
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Post by s4hoyas on Jul 27, 2018 14:01:53 GMT -5
We ought to be full pedal to the medal for him IMHO....
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Post by bostonfan on Jul 27, 2018 15:25:57 GMT -5
We ought to be full pedal to the medal for him IMHO.... The kid has a smooth, effortless release. He looks to have really deep range on that shot also. In some highlights he does not look overly athletic but in others he seems to do a good job getting to the rim and can be explosive at the rim. He could be really big time scorer for the Hoyas. Hope they can close the deal with him.
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on Jul 27, 2018 16:20:19 GMT -5
Maybe, he will commit elsewhere, that coach ends up moving on, he decommits and picks us.
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