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Post by epatrick on Apr 11, 2011 10:51:37 GMT -5
Taaj Ridley has committed to Iona. The 6-7 small forward out of Lawson State Comminity College, Birmingham, Alambama, has accepted scholly, according to Rivals.com.
He was originally from Kennedy High in the Bronx and averaged about 15 points and 7.4 rebounts a game at Lawson,
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Post by hawaii bill on Apr 11, 2011 11:44:08 GMT -5
From Lawson St. site
Taaj, is a sophomore small forward for the Cougars. He is the leading scorer for Lawson State, averaging 15.32 ppg and pulls down 8.28 rpg. The transfer from Barton County Community College has been a spark for the Cougars all season. He has given the Cougars that extra toughness and experienced that was lacking a season ago. Taaj has been a leader for the Cougars and his on the court prowess has gained a great deal of attention, as he has been offered scholarships from several Division I schools.
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Post by GuyF on Apr 11, 2011 12:16:50 GMT -5
Sounds like he has true small forward skills. A Cluess type of player no doubt.
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Post by ic59 on Apr 11, 2011 12:58:53 GMT -5
For a Small Forward, pulling down 8+ rebounds is pretty impressive. Any info on his weight?
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Post by Cjb on Apr 11, 2011 13:14:30 GMT -5
Makes total sense.. Cluess mentioned a lack of length a number of times this season... appears he's now addressing that need.
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Post by Mr Doom on Apr 11, 2011 13:28:17 GMT -5
He also fits into the Cluess style with his nearly 40% (39.7% to be exact) from 3 point range.
That said, we still need a true big to replace Alejo and take pressure off Mike.
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Post by jawbreakingpick on Apr 11, 2011 14:06:15 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Taaj!
Any video on Ridley? Having played for Kennedy, a PSAL AA Bronx power, and for the Gauchos you'd think there would be something out there.
Agree on the Big, any update on whether Gibson plans to commit?
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Post by tau on Apr 11, 2011 18:07:53 GMT -5
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Post by epatrick on Apr 11, 2011 18:29:40 GMT -5
For a Small Forward, pulling down 8+ rebounds is pretty impressive. Any info on his weight? Don't have any current information, but he was listed at 225 pounds as a high school senior. In high school Hoop Scoop rated him in low 400s, ahead of Okalaji and James Stukes. |
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Post by tomf on Apr 11, 2011 19:25:54 GMT -5
gives us some more length and can shoot the three as well. Good get for us
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Post by ichoops on Apr 12, 2011 17:13:45 GMT -5
We're certainly not going to be bullied in the Maac. These 2 juco pickups give us a fresh look.
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Post by brffdone on Apr 12, 2011 17:21:39 GMT -5
ichoops,
Who is the 2nd juco pickup?
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Post by tomf on Apr 13, 2011 7:04:35 GMT -5
Gibson picked up an offer from Long Beach State.He is from california could be a problem for us if he wants to stay home.
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Post by gregcrow on Apr 13, 2011 8:24:12 GMT -5
Gibson picked up an offer from Long Beach State.He is from california could be a problem for us if he wants to stay home. On the other hand it could be a problem for them if he doesn't want to stay home  |
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Post by jawbreakingpick on Apr 13, 2011 9:19:58 GMT -5
Gibson picked up an offer from Long Beach State.He is from california could be a problem for us if he wants to stay home. On the other hand it could be a problem for them if he doesn't want to stay home Both starting forwards for Long Beach State are juniors...a 14pt and 10reb guy and a 10pt and 7reb guy They also have 4 starters back.....they will be a strong team again. |
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