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Post by kbones17 on Apr 14, 2018 10:01:42 GMT -5
Twitter post from someone says that Miller actually canceled Akinjo’s visit. That wouldn’t be good news if true. And we are waiting to welcome him with open arms. I don’t see how this is bad. Whatever gets him through that door. And if he feels slighted or plays with a chip on his shoulder, that’s fine by me. Better that he winds up where he should be—at Georgetown. It could be bad if Akinjo is not sold on us, and is setting up more officials for other places. I think we can all agree it would better if he canceled the trip because his mind was already made up.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 14, 2018 9:43:46 GMT -5
Twitter post from someone says that Miller actually canceled Akinjo’s visit. That wouldn’t be good news if true.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 13, 2018 18:10:33 GMT -5
The waiting is a killer. The longer the wait, the more worry sets in. Ugh.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 13, 2018 15:47:44 GMT -5
This actually worries me based on Akinjo. I like Xavier but need to close the deal on Akinjo. Recruiting is a roller coaster.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 12, 2018 22:22:48 GMT -5
Arizona message boards, if that counts as a source, say ‘yes.’ Looking myself in the mirror, I don’t think I’d count message board posters as a source.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 12, 2018 21:43:59 GMT -5
Talked to my boy that is a PAC 12 assistant and the word In the coaching world is that he’s ours to lose. I hope he right. Who could we lose him to at this point? He cancelled Tennessee. He cancelled Arizona. UConn? Has he actually canceled Arizona? Not sure that’s been confirmed. Akinjo seems to keep things close to the vest (which I like) but maybe there are others teams still in the running too. Hope not of course.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 12, 2018 18:12:29 GMT -5
Wow. Does that me got another pg already... Probably means he was ready to commit somewhere he had an actual offer rather than wait around. Can’t blame him.. Best of luck to him.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 11, 2018 21:32:47 GMT -5
Goodman isn't smart enough to figure that out. I can just picture Coach Greenberg. and Bilas trying to explain this to him and Goodman with a stupid look on his face... LOL I think his correction was that he announced on instagram rather than the “source tells ESPN” part. Kind of funny because you can tell these guys like to credit “sources” when a lot of this stuff is just social media postings these days.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 11, 2018 19:12:30 GMT -5
Oh man. Here we go.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 10, 2018 22:01:11 GMT -5
Need some good news on the recruiting front soon. It’s been a long time since Josh and Mac popped in the same weekend last fall. MD declaring just piled on a heap more pressure to get some difference makers. Can’t force it, but man, we could use a positive development and soon.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 10, 2018 17:50:11 GMT -5
I would love to see some sweeping change come to college basketball but I’m not holding my breath. It’s clear that there are many programs circumventing the rules and paying athletes both knowingly and (close my eyes on purpose) “unknowingly” to the point where I think the collective outrage with begin to fade. This is all focusing on Adidas and you can bet they are not the only company spreading around cash.
I do think the one and done rule needs to go so that at least allows the top 15 or so prospects each year head straight to the pros and make money above board. I like the Big East proposal of a straight to the pros or two year minimum commitment.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 10, 2018 10:38:14 GMT -5
Link says he’s scheduled for a Arizona visit on April 19. Ugh.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 10, 2018 0:13:40 GMT -5
Yes, tough to find silver linings on this but this is a solid list.
MD is a very good shooter, and his departure leaves a gaping hole in our offense. He’s not very mobile so the hope is that who ever replaces his minutes can provide more help on the defensive side. Cue Josh LeBlanc, and hope Pickett can up his game.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 9, 2018 23:48:09 GMT -5
Femi Olujobi, PF from NC A&T. Solid player we played against this past season, averaged 16 and 7.5. In light of MD declaring, would be a solid replacement big. Grad transfer, though says he may stay at current school. Apparently from Long Island and would be insterested in playing at a higher level closer to home.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 9, 2018 21:29:29 GMT -5
Can this kid play? From the few videos I can find I’m not seeing anything remarkable.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 9, 2018 14:07:26 GMT -5
Ouch. Really need to be be hitting the grad transfer wire now.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 7, 2018 1:35:25 GMT -5
Not sure if this was already posted, but I like the standard camera angle on this video. Kid can play! Can’t wait til Kenner.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 6, 2018 22:25:26 GMT -5
What I like most about Akinjo is that he’s a competitor. All about getting better, and high motor on offense and defense. A complete player and fits perfectly with Josh, Mac and Grayson. He would be a HUGE addition. Here’s hoping he feels at home. #hoyasaxa
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 5, 2018 1:27:53 GMT -5
Well he didn't commit to Arizona during or right after his visit, so there is that. Did he visit Arizona last week? We know Miller was into see him but I don't see any info that Akinjo went to Arizona.. The Casual tweet sent last Wednesday (3/28) said he would visit AZ in the “next couple of weeks.” So that is one week ago. I have no idea if that visit already happened or if it is happening next week. But the two people close to him on twitter seem to be documenting everything so I’m guessing it hasn’t happened yet because they haven’t mentioned it.
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Post by kbones17 on Apr 4, 2018 18:53:29 GMT -5
Quads Green getting recruited over already... I doubt we are still recruiting Hagans at this point.
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