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So he isn't a late bloomer nor is he somebody that was on the fence, at all, between scholarship player and preferred walk on.
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It's sounding like he's going to A&M. I think the question is whether he's on scholarship or a preferred walk-on.
quote:That was before anybody knew what was going on.quote:
So he isn't a late bloomer nor is he somebody that was on the fence, at all, between scholarship player and preferred walk on.quote:
It's sounding like he's going to A&M. I think the question is whether he's on scholarship or a preferred walk-on.
quote:Yes, a day before he was officially linked to A&M, there apparently were discussions about scholarship/no scholarship.
That was before anybody knew what was going on.
quote:Unless Caldwell is a stud day 1, I'd expect Hampton to be the starter. Most grad transfers don't go somewhere they won't play a lot, and the PG position is traditionally not a position where you look to have a platoon.
But it seems--looking forward--that Caldwell continues to be the likely starter if all goes well? Or is Hampton the likely starter due to experience?
quote:Per Hop on the radio this morning:
To summarize on Caleb:
1. Caldwell and Hampton are committed and both expected to play the 1 primarily.
2. Caleb Smith is a capable 1 that has state championship experience and then transferred out of state to get his academics in order. Is not likely to be a lottery pick and therefore is not likely to leave after one year no matter how much playing time he gets.
3. Caldwell possibly hasn't been cleared for matriculation. Smith likely will be available in Summer II.
So, in essence, Smith is at a minimum an insurance policy and at maximum could be an eventual starter even if Caldwell makes it in on time. But it seems--looking forward--that Caldwell continues to be the likely starter if all goes well? Or is Hampton the likely starter due to experience?
quote:C'mon, it's all about if it's a substantial upgrade. I think all of the transfers under BK have been substantial upgrades with the jury out still at PG, but looks good on paper finally.quote:Agree completely.
Transfers bother fans at lot less if the coach is winning games.
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So he isn't a late bloomer nor is he somebody that was on the fence, at all, between scholarship player and preferred walk on.quote:
It's sounding like he's going to A&M. I think the question is whether he's on scholarship or a preferred walk-on.
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Have seen no indication that there will be any issues with Vila's eligibility. An article on Vila seemed to indicate that he would be flying over soon to join the team in the second summer session.
quote:TOEFL? I would imagine that coming from a western European country and being educated in the system he was educated in he should have a pretty good understanding of the English language. Could be wrong, but I feel much more confident in him than I would someone from South or central Americaquote:
Have seen no indication that there will be any issues with Vila's eligibility. An article on Vila seemed to indicate that he would be flying over soon to join the team in the second summer session.
Does Vila need to pass any further tests to qualify?? The name of it escapes me (don't live in Texas anymore), but it's the test that can especially trip up the English as 2nd language kids...
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When it comes to his recruitment, Flagg said, "Things have picked up. I have offers from Texas A&M, Northwestern, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Creighton, Purdue, Wake Forest, and some SEC Schools."
Texas A&M is located close to Flagg's home, and it is a school that is very much on the radar for him.
"It is the school I have visited the most," said Flagg. "So they stand out because I know them the best. They have a great campus and I fit in well there academically."
quote:Love it. Seems like our coaches generally are good at keeping visits and such out of the spotlight. For him to say it's the school he has visited the most and us not having heard about most if not all of those visits us pretty impressive. As long as the results continue to be top notch, I'm all for it
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When it comes to his recruitment, Flagg said, "Things have picked up. I have offers from Texas A&M, Northwestern, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Creighton, Purdue, Wake Forest, and some SEC Schools."
Texas A&M is located close to Flagg's home, and it is a school that is very much on the radar for him.
"It is the school I have visited the most," said Flagg. "So they stand out because I know them the best. They have a great campus and I fit in well there academically."
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1681866-major-interest-continues-to-come-in-for-flagg
quote:Not a bad offer list. Arizona, Kentucky, and Kansas at the top. Hopefully we can have a good showing and put ourselves in contention. Has to be a good thing that he visited the sips yesterday and can see the stark difference between that place and us.
Jaedon Ledee on campus today. High four star 2018 from Houston.
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Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein 15s16 seconds ago
BREAKING: Five-Star 2017 big man Mitchell Robinson told @CBSSports that he has committed to Western Kentucky. Huge get for Rick Stansbury.
quote:Wow indeed. Further confirmation that Stansbury is a stud recruiter.
Wow.
quote:meh. Only the highest ranked basketball recruit in WKU history. The WKU basketball message board is probably going zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz right now.
Damn. That's a huge pull.
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Ags best class ever and now WKU best player ever. No biggie.
quote:Haven't we gotten someone from Dematha before? Naji maybe?
2017 SG RJ Nembhard has committed to TCU. Not sure how hard we were after him right now but he's a guy who we offered last year.
Also, looks like we offered 2 new 2017 big men:
6'9" Brandon Huffman- from Anchorage but plays at Word of God in NC I believe
6'10" Josh Carlton- from NC but plays at Dematha in MD
quote:Or confirmation that hiring the recruit's godfather paid off.quote:Wow indeed. Further confirmation that Stansbury is a stud recruiter.
Wow.
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Ags best class ever and now WKU best player ever. No biggie.
Stansbury was not the primary recruiter on those 2015 HS kids. His hiring probably helped the story and he was definitely instrumental in getting House but the Dallas guys was a lot of work by a lot of guys and the Avery Johnson family was being recruited before Stansbury showed up.
quote:I sleep fine!quote:quote:
Ags best class ever and now WKU best player ever. No biggie.
Stansbury was not the primary recruiter on those 2015 HS kids. His hiring probably helped the story and he was definitely instrumental in getting House but the Dallas guys was a lot of work by a lot of guys and the Avery Johnson family was being recruited before Stansbury showed up.
Whatever helps you sleep at night and no I don't care what the kids said in their quotes.
