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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on May 16, 2017 16:06:13 GMT -5
Best not to get too whipped into a frenzy about speculation about the family and the kid. He can play, he is academically oriented, and he wants to be the guy to lead the team. I do not know how to define the point when confidence becomes over-confidence and can be distracting, but it seems to me that the Hoyas are a situation tailor made for this kid to come in and shine, much like the young guards have at St. Johns. They have gained much more by standing out on a rebuilding team than they would by being part of the "cast of stars" on some more dominant programs. Moreover, with virtually every BE game nationally televised it seems a lock that there is more publicity coming at GU than at UConn. Hoping for the kid to come and will worry about family later. I haven't heard much on this since the middle of last season but when is UConn basketball moving back to the BE? This maybe something that we should be tracking a may have implications on his decision.
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Post by seaweed on May 16, 2017 17:22:09 GMT -5
Best not to get too whipped into a frenzy about speculation about the family and the kid. He can play, he is academically oriented, and he wants to be the guy to lead the team. I do not know how to define the point when confidence becomes over-confidence and can be distracting, but it seems to me that the Hoyas are a situation tailor made for this kid to come in and shine, much like the young guards have at St. Johns. They have gained much more by standing out on a rebuilding team than they would by being part of the "cast of stars" on some more dominant programs. Moreover, with virtually every BE game nationally televised it seems a lock that there is more publicity coming at GU than at UConn. Hoping for the kid to come and will worry about family later. I haven't heard much on this since the middle of last season but when is UConn basketball moving back to the BE? This maybe something that we should be tracking a may have implications on his decision. NEVER. We don't want turncoats and don't need schools that think football is where it's at. Despite all the chatter in the system, this will not happen
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Post by hoya8185 on May 16, 2017 17:27:33 GMT -5
This is going to be an emotional decision not a logical one. I'm in the camp that would love to have him but I am not at all optimistic
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Post by SDHoya on May 16, 2017 17:36:04 GMT -5
I haven't heard much on this since the middle of last season but when is UConn basketball moving back to the BE? This maybe something that we should be tracking a may have implications on his decision. NEVER. We don't want turncoats and don't need schools that think football is where it's at. Despite all the chatter in the system, this will not happen Syracuse, Pitt, ND, Louisville, BC, Miami, Vtech, WVU, Rutgers--are turncoats. UCONN may have solicited offers from other conferences, but to be clear they actually never left the BE. They were simply left on the AAC roadside when the Catholic 7 decided that it didn't want to dilute its product with the likes of Tulane and Eastern Carolina.
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Post by Bigs"R"Us on May 16, 2017 18:12:12 GMT -5
I miss the original Big East, not so much the latecomers we let in for football.
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Post by calhoya on May 16, 2017 18:25:10 GMT -5
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Post by prhoya on May 16, 2017 18:26:48 GMT -5
I remember when one of his priorities was education...
Also, after decommitting, I remember a video interview where he said that he wanted to get the process over with as soon as possible.
Duke/Kansas/Kentucky wasn't in the cards. It's mid-May and, sure, you could wait until August, but you will not run the show in those programs.
At this point, I'm o.k. with any outcome.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on May 16, 2017 19:47:49 GMT -5
I think UCLA would take Ball again in a heart beat and I would too. I don't care how crazy waters' dad is. I'd take Tremont in a second.
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on May 16, 2017 22:30:28 GMT -5
I dont think anyone is questioning they have landed a better recruiting class and I would have to think 1 of the only reasons hes considering W Kentucky. However unless their making a big run in the tourney or have a monster out of conf schedule I can't imagine hes going to get the type of national exposure he wants. However i do agree w/95 just my gut he would have already re-committed by now if he was coming back. Hope im wrong I think the Western Kentucky was the media's overreaction lead by Jerry Meyers to him mentioning at Jordan Brand Game that Western Kentucky had reached out to him. Haven't heard a word regarding Western Kentucky since by Waters or his clan. Western Kentucky IMO just doesn't fit the profile of a school he is looking for. Creighton based on what we know would require an appeal to the BIG EAST Conference of a change of the known recruiting rules. Like I previously stated, I never believed there was any legs with Waters and Western Kentucky. They have just got a commitment from a pretty good NY PG/Combo Guard tonight in Duarte. He is Western Kentucky's 2nd PG commit in the their 2017 class and their 6th commitment in the class, which gives them 15 players currently under scholarship (2 over the limit).
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Post by hoyazeke on May 17, 2017 6:51:27 GMT -5
I think UCLA would take Ball again in a heart beat and I would too. I don't care how crazy waters' dad is. I'd take Tremont in a second. UCLA has both brothers committed. So that's at least 4yrs of papa ball that they have signed up for.......happily....😀😀😀
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Post by EtomicB on May 17, 2017 7:25:10 GMT -5
I think the Western Kentucky was the media's overreaction lead by Jerry Meyers to him mentioning at Jordan Brand Game that Western Kentucky had reached out to him. Haven't heard a word regarding Western Kentucky since by Waters or his clan. Western Kentucky IMO just doesn't fit the profile of a school he is looking for. Creighton based on what we know would require an appeal to the BIG EAST Conference of a change of the known recruiting rules. Like I previously stated, I never believed there was any legs with Waters and Western Kentucky. They have just got a commitment from a pretty good NY PG/Combo Guard tonight in Duarte. He is Western Kentucky's 2nd PG commit in the their 2017 class and their 6th commitment in the class, which gives them 15 players currently under scholarship (2 over the limit). As Yogi used to say It ain't over, till it's over..
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Post by hoyacane11 on May 17, 2017 11:41:07 GMT -5
Best not to get too whipped into a frenzy about speculation about the family and the kid. He can play, he is academically oriented, and he wants to be the guy to lead the team. I do not know how to define the point when confidence becomes over-confidence and can be distracting, but it seems to me that the Hoyas are a situation tailor made for this kid to come in and shine, much like the young guards have at St. Johns. They have gained much more by standing out on a rebuilding team than they would by being part of the "cast of stars" on some more dominant programs. Moreover, with virtually every BE game nationally televised it seems a lock that there is more publicity coming at GU than at UConn. Hoping for the kid to come and will worry about family later. THIS!!! We need Waters.
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Post by njhoya78 on May 17, 2017 15:17:26 GMT -5
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Post by turbohoya on May 17, 2017 15:31:06 GMT -5
Sounds like a UCONN wish rather than an ACC desire
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Post by dchoya72 on May 17, 2017 16:16:55 GMT -5
The length of this comment trail is ridiculous. I think we're anxious for some more good news or finality so that we can move on. I don't understand the reluctance of decision making at this point.
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Post by njhoya78 on May 17, 2017 18:01:22 GMT -5
It's pretty clear. Waters knows what's behind Door # 1 (GU) and Door # 2 (UConn). He's hoping that Monty Hall has a surprise behind Door # 3.
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Post by hoyarooter on May 17, 2017 18:20:23 GMT -5
It's pretty clear. Waters knows what's behind Door # 1 (GU) and Door # 2 (UConn). He's hoping that Monty Hall has a surprise behind Door # 3. There's a donkey behind door # 3.
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Post by Elvado on May 17, 2017 18:40:01 GMT -5
It's pretty clear. Waters knows what's behind Door # 1 (GU) and Door # 2 (UConn). He's hoping that Monty Hall has a surprise behind Door # 3. There's a donkey behind door # 3. Maybe it's Carol Merrill's hot granddaughter...
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Post by GIGAFAN99 on May 17, 2017 19:54:40 GMT -5
It's pretty clear. Waters knows what's behind Door # 1 (GU) and Door # 2 (UConn). He's hoping that Monty Hall has a surprise behind Door # 3. There's a donkey behind door # 3. He already ruled out Syracuse.
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Post by hoyazeke on May 17, 2017 20:33:17 GMT -5
Can he set a date already? Man I just want conclusion. I know it isn't about me but I would to here a date set....didn't he originally say that he wanted it over quickly?
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