hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Jul 2, 2009 20:07:27 GMT -5
I think this is interesting info, and I also can't imagine that four small forwards from the same class are all going to decide to attend Dook.
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hoyaboya
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Post by hoyaboya on Jul 2, 2009 20:16:02 GMT -5
Sounds like Coach K is changing his recruiting strategy of "selecting" players, given that he's gotten burned by that model over the past few years.
I don't see Barnes going to Duke. If Roscoe's as big a UNC fan as most believe, I have a hard time believing he'll go to Duke.
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MCIGuy
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Post by MCIGuy on Jul 2, 2009 20:32:18 GMT -5
If Barnes doesn't choose Duke the Blue Devils are in a bit of trouble.
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Post by tpk3 on Jul 2, 2009 21:02:05 GMT -5
Guys, I know you guys are all friends and all provide valuable info (and certainly have more ins than me) but what's with the constant and instant hostility towards anyone else? Maybe I'm walking into something with history here, but it doesn't seem like he (or previously (and especially) RB or anyone else) really deserves the assaults. What am I missing? Yes, you are missing the history. In this specific case, gags is a dook troll that just comes on this board to start crap every once in a while.
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RBHoya
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Post by RBHoya on Jul 3, 2009 16:31:12 GMT -5
Roscoe's official Top 5 from an interview with the Duke Rivals site out today:
"It's Duke, Florida, Georgetown, UConn and Maryland. They're all on an even playing field right now. I don't have a favorite out of the group, but that's my top five right now."
I'm glad to see he has trimmed his once huge list down to 5 and that we are on it. Duke is a little worrisome I think because of the "I didn't get the Carolina offer so I want to go to Duke and prove them wrong for 4 years" factor. That's why Jason Williams and others have gone to Duke. But who knows. Also if UNC ever comes calling I'm sure they have the ability to get back into it late. But it's good to see us officially in the top 5.
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Post by tpk3 on Jul 3, 2009 18:29:20 GMT -5
No kentucky or nova on that list. Not sure if that is his top 5, or just his top 5 today.
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IDenj
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Post by IDenj on Jul 3, 2009 18:54:42 GMT -5
surprised nova wasn t on there but not so about kentucky. my guess is they will not want to get involved with the mess that is in lexington.
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ryang
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Post by ryang on Jul 3, 2009 21:19:48 GMT -5
I'm betting that during the Florida visits -- Donovan trots out Macklin to give the spiel on why gtown is a bad place to go.
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prhoya
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Post by prhoya on Jul 4, 2009 2:18:41 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry about that. Roscoe will get to see VM before committing and he'll judge for himself.
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Post by dungeon ball on Jul 6, 2009 15:00:55 GMT -5
Roscoe would like to cut his list to 5 after the summer and take all of his official visits to those schools. He has been on one unofficial to Georgetown, where he said, "I had a good time. We ate and that's about it." He wouldn't give us a list, stating everybody is equal at this moment. hopefully the New South cafeteria (or wherever it is now), is better than it was in my days (with the exception of chicken tender day)...
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Post by chep3 on Jul 6, 2009 16:13:36 GMT -5
He smiled? Then he'll definitely be a star BE player.
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Post by kghoya on Jul 6, 2009 18:00:13 GMT -5
He smiled? Then he'll definitely be a star BE player. he heard he loved the MILKSHAKES
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hoyaboya
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Post by hoyaboya on Jul 6, 2009 22:07:23 GMT -5
Roscoe's enthusiasm for Georgetown is overwhelming.
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Post by tpk3 on Jul 6, 2009 22:38:18 GMT -5
Roscoe's enthusiasm for Georgetown is overwhelming.
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Post by tpk3 on Jul 8, 2009 22:17:28 GMT -5
Per NBE at the Lebron:
Roscoe Smith was the one who stood out most in this game, which was the fourth and final game before the playoff brackets began. Smith (6-7½, 184 lbs) displayed great athleticism on his drives to the rim, which usually ended in a converted floater, almost in a Tony Parker fashion. He showed a great leaping ability; got extremely high on a few rebounds, including an offensive rebound/tip slam late in the game. He is a strong player that stays around the ball on every possession, and when his long-range jumper is on, which it was in today’s game, he’s a force to reckoned with. Roscoe Smith 6-7½, 184 lbs, class of 2010 High School/Hometown: Oak Hill/Mouth of Wilson, VA Wingspan: 85’
Big East Comparison: Sam Young (Pitt) Interest: Connecticut, Louisville, Georgetown, Kansas, Kentucky, UCLA, Texas A&M Strong Point: Very aggressive wing that can pose as a 1, 2 or 3 at any time on the floor Area of Improvement: Court vision and decision making was in question on several possessions
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Post by tpk3 on Jul 9, 2009 9:37:36 GMT -5
As per scout:
Roscoe Smith, SF: Thought he played with a lot of energy in the morning session. Made his share of 3s. First half was better than second from the perimeter. Evening game was energy filled as well.
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Post by tpk3 on Jul 9, 2009 9:39:33 GMT -5
Per rivals Roscoe Smith. Swung from looking terrific to no so good throughout the day. Poor decision making and a lack of physical strength got him in trouble during the bad stretches, but when he played within his rhythm offensively, he was very good. Wired with a competitive nature, Smith is rough around the edges talent who could really blossom in the right situation in college.
said the recent scholarship offer from Duke is special because of the history and tradition of the program. He is also high on Florida, Maryland, Connecticut, Georgetown and LSU, who have all also offered.
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Post by gtowndynasty on Jul 9, 2009 14:55:52 GMT -5
I dont know if his weight is accurate...184 is EXTREMELY light for his height. To be effective around the rim in the BE and to maintain throughout an entire season, he would have to get his weight up or you may have to forget about ever seeing him crashing the class. Jeez that is light!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Buckets on Jul 9, 2009 15:16:58 GMT -5
I dont know if his weight is accurate...184 is EXTREMELY light for his height. To be effective around the rim in the BE and to maintain throughout an entire season, he would have to get his weight up or you may have to forget about ever seeing him crashing the class. Jeez that is light!!!!!!!!!!! For a 16-17 year old kid that is not spectacularly skinny. Skinny, for sure, but if you look through heights and weights of high school prospects it's not that uncommon.
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hoyaboya
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Post by hoyaboya on Aug 31, 2009 20:50:38 GMT -5
Taking an unofficial visit to Duke this coming weekend.
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