sleepy
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Post by sleepy on Aug 4, 2008 15:29:53 GMT -5
So much for him commiting to Duke any day now.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Aug 4, 2008 15:40:38 GMT -5
Don't let facts get in the way sleepy by cousin who's real tight with hairston's uncle's barber says that Josh gave duke a silent verbal 3 weeks ago. He's definitely a done deal to Duke so don't get your hopes up.
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sleepy
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Post by sleepy on Aug 4, 2008 15:45:57 GMT -5
Oh sorry HSB, I forgot, this was all recruit talk. He's just saying this because he doesn't want other schools to feel bad and not recruit him.
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Post by krukster201 on Aug 4, 2008 16:23:35 GMT -5
Memphis? ...... Wow .. his recruitment has just turned into a Circus ... NO further COMMENT!
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MCIGuy
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Post by MCIGuy on Aug 4, 2008 17:18:50 GMT -5
Memphis? ...... Wow .. his recruitment has just turned into a Circus ... NO further COMMENT! It must be if it can even bring the Krukster back out of retirement.
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idhoya
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Post by idhoya on Aug 4, 2008 18:43:57 GMT -5
I tightened up Josh's fade myself and he didn't say nothin! Didn't get a tip either way.
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Post by krukster201 on Aug 4, 2008 21:28:59 GMT -5
lol .. MCI you KNOW I lurk 24/7 ... I stay in the mix on the low (daily) ... something about that new team added made my stomach turn .. but Oh well .. with or with out J.H ... I trust the STaff and we'll be fine. I'm more concerned about getting our pick of the talent from the 2010 class.
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Post by krukster201 on Aug 4, 2008 21:38:35 GMT -5
on a side note: ID ... my cuts are 12(in JERSEY CITY) and I always leave 20$ .. so when I hit that area on out of town buisness I'm gonna have to hit you up to keep it fresh ... lol ... we could polly about the HOYAS ... I'm die hard Hoya 4 life!
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RDF
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Post by RDF on Aug 5, 2008 1:12:52 GMT -5
Kelly had been waiting for Duke to get involved--it makes sense since his style of play fits them so well--and he's going to meet with Coach K once he returns from Olympics in Fall--and that will be to discuss his status/offer, etc....he's also scheduled an official visit with Notre Dame too.
Josh Hairston should be patient and if he really does care about what type of players are being recruited by schools he's interested in--then he should take his time and see for himself. He's better then the kids in '09 that haven't committed to Georgetown and those who have don't play his position. Also--Hoyas don't focus on positions--they like versatile players--so you play various spots on court--which means being a 4 man at Georgetown isn't like being a 4 man at a lot of places. Duke likes perimeter guys to be their 4--Hairston is more inside/out at this time where guys like Kelly are their type of PF--outside/in.
Hairston's game is like Jeff Green's--he's an inside/out player who has a better jumper at this stage then Jeff--and with work in college could develop into an NBA SF/3 man--but as of now-he's a PF/4-man.
I had a link to some of his highlights but the link wasn't working--it's on YouTube--Josh Hairston '07-08 Highlights and for whatever reason every time I tried to link it--didn't work for me.
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Post by krukster201 on Aug 5, 2008 10:53:06 GMT -5
If his game is like Jeff's (with a better jumper at this stage then Jeff) then I hope the staff can pull this out.
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Post by RDF on Aug 7, 2008 14:10:14 GMT -5
Here's a list of things happening right now:
1.Nike Global Challenge is taking place this weekend out in Portland, OR and in addition to recruiting targets participating--former Hoya and current Georgetown Prep Coach Dwayne Bryant is going to head up USA Team 3. Nice honor for Coach Bryant and good luck!
2. Some recruits of note out there-Roscoe Smith and Terrance Jones-who will be playing together--both are '10 recruits. Others could have some interest--but as of right now--these are guys who have repeatedly been shown interest or are MAJOR PRIORITY (Roscoe).
3. Harrison Barnes--who is quickly climbing the rankings is also out in Portland this weekend and he's becoming a major target for Duke and UNC--he's Duke's #1 SF target in '10 and UNC is starting to show interest and get involved as well as many others. He's considered the top SF in '10 overall as well and is from Ames, Iowa. Kansas, Duke, and UNC will be in this and it's relevant to Hoyas because Georgetown has Roscoe Smith at top of their list at SF spot in '10 class, with Josh Hairston the top PF target as of now.
4. Ryan Kelly news--everyone has been surprised by Duke's addition to list for his final list. I believe Kelly's HS coach is a former Duke player--so he's been able to keep Kelly aware of what Duke thinks/where he stood in their recruiting. Kelly is going to get an offer in Fall and it's really shaping up as a serious battle between Duke, UNC, and WF.
5. Nate Lubick--a '10 forward who Hoyas have been monitoring while tracking Jason Morris, is supposed to visit again next week. He's leaning towards Michigan right now as John Beilein has done a nice job with this recruitment but Lubick is a good kid and a player Hoyas have been evaluating in case the top priority (Hairston) at PF position goes elsewhere.
6. Following that up--Hoyas have started to contact Tobias Harris--a Forward from NY. Just recently--Harris said he heard from Hoyas who will start recruiting him/evaluating him some more. He's also a '10 recruit.
This is type of stuff that happens after July evaluation period--you can't get caught without options and Hoyas are starting to see new names emerge. Common theme--the focus is on '10 and beyond in recruiting--as above I noted that Mike Shaw and Wayne Blackshear of '11 class have received Hoya interest-as has Michael Gbinijye who is '11.
'09 isn't over in terms of recruiting--but the Summer focus from Staff was on younger class with main targets--Hairston, Smith, Thornton, Morris, etc......and '11 guys getting a lot of looks due to having Hollis and DaShonte locked up!!! Like last year--Hoyas have done a great job of locking up some GREAT players in an average year overall for players.
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Post by nebraskahoya on Aug 7, 2008 14:46:27 GMT -5
RDF/ID (or any other recruiting guru),
What's the story on '10 recruit Josh Smith? Is he a legitimate Hoya target at all? I know how unreliable the lists of schools for each recruit on Scout and Rivals can be, but I noticed that we're on his list on both sites. Also, I thought I vaguely remembered hearing about him having a little bit of interest in us. Haven't heard much about him this summer, so maybe any interest he might have once had has waned, but just wanted to check what you might know about him.
Thanks.
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RDF
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Post by RDF on Aug 7, 2008 15:01:39 GMT -5
RDF/ID (or any other recruiting guru), What's the story on '10 recruit Josh Smith? Is he a legitimate Hoya target at all? I know how unreliable the lists of schools for each recruit on Scout and Rivals can be, but I noticed that we're on his list on both sites. Also, I thought I vaguely remembered hearing about him having a little bit of interest in us. Haven't heard much about him this summer, so maybe any interest he might have once had has waned, but just wanted to check what you might know about him. Thanks. He's likely staying in Pac 10--going to either UCLA or Washington--but Hoyas have interest--and might recruit him a lot harder-it's just they have some primary guys who have had offers for a LONG time--and are going to wait on--Josh Hairston, Roscoe Smith, Jason Morris, and Tyler Thornton. These guys are going to be players who Hoyas push hard for and then adjust depending on what they decide.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Aug 7, 2008 15:05:26 GMT -5
No knowledge of the situation, but with Riley already locked up the need for a center seems minimal and I wouldn't be surprised to see him go elsewhere.
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Aug 7, 2008 15:43:03 GMT -5
we will be just fine yup coach adn coaches aok know what theyre doing LETS RUMBLE go hoyas ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Filo on Aug 7, 2008 19:28:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the update, RDF.
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Post by sleepyjackson21 on Aug 7, 2008 22:25:47 GMT -5
RDF, good to hear that we are on Mike Shaw. I like him alot and he's got as much potential as any kid in the city (chicago). He should end up being a high elite recruit.
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RDF
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Post by RDF on Aug 8, 2008 1:34:10 GMT -5
Ryan Kelly has a visit scheduled to Notre Dame--and one thing you have to remember--Mike Brey's connection to Duke-with Kelly's HS coach being a former Duke alum--you have tie to program and that could explain why some have hinted that ND is the "darkhorse" to the ACC teams as of late.
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Post by RDF on Aug 9, 2008 11:35:41 GMT -5
A couple of notes from Friday Night:
1. Dwayne Bryant's team lost to Serbia by 1 pt at the Global Challenge after losing a 9 pt lead with 3 minutes to go. Tough way to lose-but it's a great experience for all involved--and hopefully they can bounce back.
2. Roscoe Smith had 16 pts, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal in his team's win.
3. Harrison Barnes said Georgetown is showing more interest in him.
4. Aziz N'Diaye a 7'0 who was teammate of former Hoya Target Kyle Rowley had 10 pts and 18 rebounds in Senegal loss to Team USA 2. He's at Southern Idaho JC this year--but listed Hoyas as a school of interest last Summer.
5. Terrance Jones--a teammate of Roscoe Smith--didn't score but had 7 rebounds.
Ryan Kelly scheduled another visit--to Vandy. So he's starting to set up visits and makes sense he would schedule with 2 schools he's not seen as much or doesn't live as close to.
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Post by Locker on Aug 9, 2008 19:37:08 GMT -5
SAT question: balla was to Malik Story as ______ is to Ryan Kelly.
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