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Post by epatrick on May 16, 2010 23:16:30 GMT -5
According to Rivals.com, Iona has offered a ship to Marcus James, a 6-6 forward from Seward County Community College. Rivals indicated he visited Iona at the end of April and took a visit to Sam Houston State this past Friday.
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Post by GuyF on May 17, 2010 8:13:40 GMT -5
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Post by Gael Fan on May 17, 2010 8:38:26 GMT -5
I wonder how many other offers the staff has made.
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Post by Cjb on May 17, 2010 19:44:48 GMT -5
Rather have a freshman... jucos are higher risk.
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Post by jerseygael on May 17, 2010 20:14:45 GMT -5
I'm with you CJB. Plus I wonder what the staff knows about this player that don't show up in his numbers. Seems like he mght be the third best player on his team. Kind of curious
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Post by GuyF on May 17, 2010 21:05:39 GMT -5
I'm quite certain this kid isn't our only target.
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Post by Cjb on May 17, 2010 21:26:20 GMT -5
Agree. Jucos can come aboard at any point. For that matter, I guess the same holds true for freshmen... didn't McFadden join the team in July last year? Maybe he didn't sign an NLI?
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Post by epatrick on May 18, 2010 11:15:16 GMT -5
Rivals say James opted for Sam Houston.
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Post by St. Louis Gael on May 18, 2010 11:58:09 GMT -5
I think this team is one player away from being a significant mid major.
The kid who de-committed and is now going to UMass could have been that player. As good a talent as Majok appears to be, I'm not all the way there that he can give this team what it needs - rebounding and ability to stretch the defense. Majok looks like a great successor to Alejo.
With all the other pieces in place, I hope the staff can find the size and athleticism it needs. While I agree that a JUCO is not ideal, it may be the best route to get the help this team needs now. Alejo, Chris, Keon and Mike are all effective inside, but you know at all times where they are going to be.
Majerus brought in a 6' 8" gunner from Australia last January, and St. Louis U took off. All of a sudden, Willie Reed (Alejo) looked like an All American.
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Post by cpman6 on May 18, 2010 12:13:02 GMT -5
I can't see a mid level prospect like James or anyone else deciding on Iona when there will be little playing time available. Would agree that the staff is seeking someone who could be a real contributor this year. The bar has been raised.
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Post by Joebird on May 18, 2010 15:16:52 GMT -5
My guess is the assistant with the overseas connections is working on bringing someone in from Over there.
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Post by oldtimer on May 18, 2010 16:25:28 GMT -5
Since we are all waiting for the 19th of this month, I took a look at the NCAA regulation in reference..It is my interpertation that it means little except it is the last day a recruit can sign a LOI, and it will signify by the signings who/and if we get, and indicate who we will not get...Coaches can still recruit, and offer scholarships after that date, although the pool will diminish......Sound OK...
I am not overjoyed by speculation as to James...He projects as a nice journeyman player, but not the true power forward that we need to fill in that void....To many times last year we were overpowered up front by Bulk even from medicore players........
Go Gaels!!!!!!
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Post by GuyF on May 18, 2010 21:25:43 GMT -5
I think we'll probably know more about our situation within the next week or so.
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Post by Gael Fan on May 19, 2010 7:59:41 GMT -5
I think we'll probably know more about our situation within the next week or so. Do you know something or are you guessing? |
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Post by GuyF on May 19, 2010 8:10:26 GMT -5
I think we'll probably know more about our situation within the next week or so. Do you know something or are you guessing? Guessing. |
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