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Post by Cjb on Nov 7, 2021 7:19:13 GMT -5
Well time to move on. Had some big games this weekend. DePaul was probably off the table after taking another JUCO SG a couple of days ago. Would have really liked to get him but probably looking to go higher Here's my Joebird thought about this... whenever the Gaels are mentioned as a finalist by recruit x, being announced on day x, they never land said recruit. Not to diminish the talent they have landed because it's probably as good if not better than said recruit. It just seems most of Iona commits come out of the blue and with far less drama, a good thing I guess.
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Post by sharkey on Nov 7, 2021 8:44:12 GMT -5
Well time to move on. Had some big games this weekend. DePaul was probably off the table after taking another JUCO SG a couple of days ago. Would have really liked to get him but probably looking to go higher Here's my Joebird thought about this... whenever the Gaels are mentioned as a finalist by recruit x, being announced on day x, they never land said recruit. Not to diminish the talent they have landed because it's probably as good if not better than said recruit. It just seems most of Iona commits come out of the blue and with far less drama, a good thing I guess. good point. Iona is like 0-5 when it comes to kids who list Iona in their final cut. Wth Sadiku Ayo, they offered earlier, then all of a sudden there's a report he's on a official visit and a few days later he's a Gael. Really like Moore. Going to have a huge season, but like I said he had 2 big games so I guess he wants to keep his recruitment open hoping for HM offers. Good luck to him. Iona will be fine
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Post by ic59 on Nov 7, 2021 8:59:37 GMT -5
IMO, Iona needs an experienced PG, and am pretty sure that we'll get one. And that it will be one that hasn't been mentioned, as of yet. RP has said that he likes experience. Whomever we get will have to compete with Walter Clayton for the starting job. Same at the OG with the new guy going against RM for the starting job. Upfront, we're in better shape just as long as BJL, NJJ, QS and OS return.
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Post by IONA86 on Nov 8, 2021 17:47:19 GMT -5
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Post by Super on Nov 8, 2021 19:44:03 GMT -5
Can't blame him!
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Post by IONA86 on Nov 8, 2021 19:50:00 GMT -5
Can't blame him! Nope.... its a 40+ year decision.
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Post by epatrick on Nov 8, 2021 20:50:28 GMT -5
It is sad to see athletes putting basketball ahead of an all around education.
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Post by sharkey on Nov 19, 2021 20:39:30 GMT -5
Just got a DM on twitter. Iona did get another commitment yesterday. Kid named Florence. Looking for tweet
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Post by sharkey on Nov 19, 2021 20:44:58 GMT -5
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Post by sharkey on Nov 19, 2021 20:49:26 GMT -5
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Post by GuyF on Nov 19, 2021 20:55:59 GMT -5
Keither Florence - 6'9" SF/PF out of Wichita, KS and PHS Academy (FL)- An athletic and strong F. Was ranked as the Top PF in Kansas his junior year. Transferred to Colorado Prep to play in the The Grind Session, an elite prep basketball circuit. In a recent game he dropped 42 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 3 shots. He made an ESPN highlight tape performing a 360 dunk in a game. Offers: Bowling Green, Stetson, South Florida, FGCU, SMU and Arkansas-PB, Interest: Marquette, Dayton Scouting Report:"One of the top athletes you will find on the West Coast. He was selected to the Grind Session dunk contest to show this showing was no fluke. He looks like he is on a spring board taking flight. He can make the occasional 3 and can rip through and score it through contact. He explodes up to rebound the ball and block shots." - Gregg Rosenberg, PrepHoops - 03/5/21 Bump
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Post by sharkey on Nov 20, 2021 12:53:55 GMT -5
Super, this article supports your post in a different thread saying how this team really likes each other with great team chemistry. One of the main reasons he chose Iona.
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Post by ic59 on Nov 21, 2021 9:06:44 GMT -5
A question for 86 and sharkey. How would you rank the following three players/recruits: Florence, Ayo and Wildy?
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Post by IONA86 on Nov 21, 2021 17:23:27 GMT -5
A question for 86 and sharkey. How would you rank the following three players/recruits: Florence, Ayo and Wildy? Wildy has a year on them. Once he gets past the freshman learning curve and puts on some more muscle in the weight room, he will be a major contributor. So for right now he would be ahead of Florence on the depth chart at the start of next season IMHO. Highlight tapes show all the great plays and none of the warts. They also don't show you how the player moves off the ball. Keither Florence looked great on his highlight tape... but I have not seen any full game tape to provide my personal opinion on what his strengths and weaknesses are at this stage. My take on Sadiku Ayo is he is always in the right place... hits the boards, plays tough D and is a gifted athlete with excellent offensive ability. He will project as a SG/SF at the next level. Already has a college ready body, but a summer in the weight room will only help. Very intelligent player. If he had signed with a top 20 program, combined with how well he is playing this season, I think he would have earned a 4th ★ by the rating services. Notre Dame High vs Our Saviour Lutheran Boys' Varsity Basketball Nov 17, 2021 - Sadiku Ayo is number 11.
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Post by ic59 on Nov 22, 2021 9:29:41 GMT -5
86, great analysis. Thanks.
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