hoyasexy
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Post by hoyasexy on May 4, 2007 14:06:06 GMT -5
From what Monroe is saying, it sounds to me like he is still miles from a decision, so teams are still welcome to contact him. If we miss out on him, I suspect it won't be because we were late to the game.
Also, don't worry about implications about Odom's academic prowess (or lack of which). It wasn't a secret.
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on May 4, 2007 14:13:54 GMT -5
I just think other programs have gotten a big headstart and GU may be making their push from behind, i.e. Pat Patterson. that said, if anyone can pull it out the fire and make a lasting impression it is III. Monroe is a true talent though. Long
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Post by moe09 on May 4, 2007 15:10:48 GMT -5
Not to take this thread off topic, but to take this thread off topic - anyone know about our involvement with Patterson (are we involved at all)/Samuels/Davis/Monroe?
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chuck
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Post by chuck on May 4, 2007 16:06:40 GMT -5
I hope JT3's visit went well with Monroe last week. I love the fact that Monre and Sims are both 16. They both have sick upside. Monre has Odom's skills and Dunken's mindset...
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on May 6, 2007 1:26:44 GMT -5
No chance at Pat Patterson. heating up with Monroe. Not likely with Sarmardo and Davis. Both seem to be ACC leans at this point.
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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on May 6, 2007 1:58:16 GMT -5
Any analysis of Monroe and his skills?
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on May 6, 2007 2:25:42 GMT -5
St.Pete,
Greg is a long, lean 6'10 prospect out of Louisiana. He is highly skilled and in my opinion into the GU system. He has broad shoulders and can add muscle to his frame at 225. He is a 4. He plays the post because of his size, but he's a 4. Very high IQ and smooth game. Can face or post. Saw him last summer at Peach Jam. Ranked #1 by Rivals. Also a kid with grades and work ethic. Apparently, III visited last week and Greg was impressed. GU is now on his list, along with Duke, UK, Florida, etc. Recruitment is tight lipped with no one apparently leading. Probably one and done, but you don't pass up a skilled kid like this ever. GU is in late, but definitely has a shot.
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Post by 1984alloveragain on May 6, 2007 2:56:20 GMT -5
Just curious, why Monroe isn't on the '08 list in the recruiting thread? Nice analysis id, but is there a link to some more on him, and some film? Sounds like landing him would be insane, in terms of making it a real possibility of REPEATING in '09
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chuck
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Post by chuck on May 6, 2007 3:22:47 GMT -5
No chance at Pat Patterson. heating up with Monroe. Not likely with Sarmardo and Davis. Both seem to be ACC leans at this point. Samuels: UNC Davis: UVA Patterson: UK or Fla. Monroe has Gtown listed on Rivals now along with his other top teams. With Sims, Clark, and Braswell already committed, Monroe should be JT3's focus. There are not really any bigtime guys left in 08' that Gtown would want except for a nice wing player. But that would be a bonus. GU should only use 4 of its schollies in 08 to have more balance in future classes...
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chuck
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Post by chuck on May 6, 2007 3:23:22 GMT -5
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Post by idhoya on May 6, 2007 4:34:55 GMT -5
Monroe can play the wing too, I don't think III would shove him in the post just cause he's 6'10. Duane Spencer wasn't a post player and he was 6'10. I just threw that in there cause they're both from Louisiana. Seriously, Monroe is very skilled and talented and warrants all the praise he's getting. Rivals also has a nice blurb in the rankings section, as well as in their wrap up of the Kingwood Classic a couple of weeks ago. I spoke with a kid that played against Monroe in that tourney and he marveled at Greg's overall game and high b-ball IQ. Very naturally athletic and skilled.
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on May 6, 2007 4:36:44 GMT -5
Ooops, almost forgot, I did a piece on him towards the end of last summer on i95ballerz.com, if anyone wants to check it out. go to archives or past articles when you get to the site.
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chuck
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Post by chuck on May 6, 2007 11:10:46 GMT -5
Ooops, almost forgot, I did a piece on him towards the end of last summer on i95ballerz.com, if anyone wants to check it out. go to archives or past articles when you get to the site. I was just on the i95ballerz.com website. Is there some kind of search tool, so its easier to find past articles?
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chuck
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Post by chuck on May 6, 2007 11:11:58 GMT -5
Monroe can play the wing too, I don't think III would shove him in the post just cause he's 6'10. Duane Spencer wasn't a post player and he was 6'10. I just threw that in there cause they're both from Louisiana. Seriously, Monroe is very skilled and talented and warrants all the praise he's getting. Rivals also has a nice blurb in the rankings section, as well as in their wrap up of the Kingwood Classic a couple of weeks ago. I spoke with a kid that played against Monroe in that tourney and he marveled at Greg's overall game and high b-ball IQ. Very naturally athletic and skilled. Duane Spencer would have been all world in JT3's offense.
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Post by Locker on May 6, 2007 11:59:31 GMT -5
I doubt that. Spencer's problem -- and it wasn't his fault -- is that recruiting gurus completely overrated his ability when he was in high school. He was Anthony Perry before Anthony Perry was.
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Post by chuck on May 6, 2007 12:12:32 GMT -5
I doubt that. Spencer's problem -- and it wasn't his fault -- is that recruiting gurus completely overrated his ability when he was in high school. He was Anthony Perry before Anthony Perry was. good point. But Spencer's skill set would still have been better in the current GU system.
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Post by DFW HOYA on May 6, 2007 13:22:07 GMT -5
I doubt that. Spencer's problem -- and it wasn't his fault -- is that recruiting gurus completely overrated his ability when he was in high school. He was Anthony Perry before Anthony Perry was. Duane Spencer could have been a strong addition to georgetown but in 1994 John Thompson opted to move Othella Harrington to exclusively to playing center and Spencer's time (and numbers) cratered. By the time he finished at LSU, Spencer averaged 15 points and 7.7 boards a game.
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Post by Locker on May 6, 2007 18:19:03 GMT -5
I did forget that Duane's post-transfer production was much more impressive than his time on the Hilltop. I probably overstated how overrated he was, but you have to remember the comparisons he was generating coming out of high school (Magic Johnson, for one). Maybe JT2 misused him, though it might just have been that he was too skinny as an underclassman to play in the Big East.
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Post by RDF on May 6, 2007 18:42:36 GMT -5
I did forget that Duane's post-transfer production was much more impressive than his time on the Hilltop. I probably overstated how overrated he was, but you have to remember the comparisons he was generating coming out of high school (Magic Johnson, for one). Maybe JT2 misused him, though it might just have been that he was too skinny as an underclassman to play in the Big East. Not positive on this--but I believe Duane joined Othella on the First Team All Newcomer Team in Big East and his production/playing time waned as news came that he was about to become a father--and wanted to be closer to his child--ala Egerson--which Pops even mentioned publicly--something along lines of "That is an adult decision and credit to the youngster for putting his responsibilities ahead of basketball". Spencer would've been a fine fit for III's system--he was an Anthony Randolph type of player--and if he stayed at GU--it would've been interesting to see how he would've fared with Iverson/Page and company--but with him still at GU--we likely don't land Jerome Williams--so things work out for all parties involved.
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Post by lichoya68 on May 6, 2007 21:00:57 GMT -5
hey why would any of these guys lean or even think aobut the acc didnot they see the nc gu ncaa game dahhhhh or the great acc athletes play gu with mr. dud getting dunked over by patrick daaaaaaaaaa gimme a break come on over to gu and have fun AND BEAT ACC TEAMS ROUTINELY yes go hoyas the acc aint what it used to be NOPE
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