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Post by jellybean on Mar 24, 2015 9:03:07 GMT -5
MOD EDIT ******* This is a continuation of a prior recruiting thread, found here: explorertown.proboards.com/thread/815/more-recruiting-names******** Since Joe is having a hard time I thought I would start a new thread for recruiting names for 2015 and 2016. Personally, I think we will go hard after two positions. First and most important is PG. The name currently we have been linked to is Tony Carr 6-4 from Roman. (BTW he is Marvin Harrison's nephew). Carr will be to tough signee. Off his PIAA run he will get more and more offers from P5 schools. I know Penn State has been to a lot of games. He along with Naseer Bostick and Lamar Stevens are good friends and make a lot of official visits together. Donofrio started last night and I hope to make a couple of night to see players linked to us. The AAU season will start up later this Spring and I hope to get some updates throughout the season. Second target IMO should be a PF that can shoot. For old timers, 6-8 Larry Koretz type. There are a couple out there in the Northeast. |
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Post by 1801olney on Mar 24, 2015 10:08:54 GMT -5
I dont think we have a shot at Carr. I think "G" realizes this also. "G" hasnt been on him as hard as other coaches have been, especially Turgeon from Maryland.
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Post by stlexplorer on Mar 24, 2015 10:11:36 GMT -5
Hopefully Carr doesn't work at his uncle's car wash
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Post by 1stflooredwards on Mar 24, 2015 11:30:10 GMT -5
Since Joe is having a hard time I thought I would start a new thread for recruiting names for 2015 and 2016. Personally, I think we will go hard after two positions. First and most important is PG. The name currently we have been linked to is Tony Carr 6-4 from Roman. (BTW he is Marvin Harrison's nephew). Carr will be to tough signee. Off his PIAA run he will get more and more offers from P5 schools. I know Penn State has been to a lot of games. He along with Naseer Bostick and Lamar Stevens are good friends and make a lot of official visits together. Donofrio started last night and I hope to make a couple of night to see players linked to us. The AAU season will start up later this Spring and I hope to get some updates throughout the season. Second target IMO should be a PF that can shoot. For old timers, 6-8 Larry Koretz type. There are a couple out there in the Northeast. You consider Larry a power forward. Granted he was 6'8" and bulky but the man camped out on the three point line. Didn't exactly mix it up inside. |
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Post by calsufan on Mar 24, 2015 11:37:51 GMT -5
...Second target IMO should be a PF that can shoot. For old timers, 6-8 Larry Koretz type. There are a couple out there in the Northeast. And for you older, old timers think Mo Connolly. (Now we need a really old, old timer to suggest another name. Any takers?) |
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Post by talkinbball on Mar 24, 2015 12:00:43 GMT -5
...Second target IMO should be a PF that can shoot. For old timers, 6-8 Larry Koretz type. There are a couple out there in the Northeast. And for you older, old timers think Mo Connolly. (Now we need a really old, old timer to suggest another name. Any takers?) From right around that same era, I think Jim Wolkiewicz (had to look up the spelling)was definitely one of those workmanlike type players. Always looked to rebound. |
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Post by lwc4591 on Mar 24, 2015 12:09:48 GMT -5
Skyman, Jim Crawford was one of my favorites. crawford was only 6-4 but played like 6-8 with his great leaping ability. I think Jim played around 73/74 but I am probably wrong.
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Post by cjprof on Mar 24, 2015 12:20:00 GMT -5
How about Kenny Durrett? Started playing in 1968.
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Post by jellybean on Mar 24, 2015 12:20:47 GMT -5
I dont think we have a shot at Carr. I think "G" realizes this also. "G" hasnt been on him as hard as other coaches have been, especially Turgeon from Maryland. I disagree. G was at the PCL Championship game sitting near the entrance to the Roman locker room (strategic location to be seen by Roman players). |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2015 12:20:55 GMT -5
Skyman, Jim Crawford was one of my favorites. crawford was only 6-4 but played like 6-8 with his great leaping ability. I think Jim played around 73/74 but I am probably wrong. Crawford played in the early 70s. He was on my favorite La Salle team. Durrett's senior year, 1971. Played with Durrett, Bobby Fields, Ron Kennedy and Greg Canon was the PG. Had a class with him. He wasn't much of a talker. |
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Post by jellybean on Mar 24, 2015 12:22:47 GMT -5
Since Joe is having a hard time I thought I would start a new thread for recruiting names for 2015 and 2016. Personally, I think we will go hard after two positions. First and most important is PG. The name currently we have been linked to is Tony Carr 6-4 from Roman. (BTW he is Marvin Harrison's nephew). Carr will be to tough signee. Off his PIAA run he will get more and more offers from P5 schools. I know Penn State has been to a lot of games. He along with Naseer Bostick and Lamar Stevens are good friends and make a lot of official visits together. Donofrio started last night and I hope to make a couple of night to see players linked to us. The AAU season will start up later this Spring and I hope to get some updates throughout the season. Second target IMO should be a PF that can shoot. For old timers, 6-8 Larry Koretz type. There are a couple out there in the Northeast. You consider Larry a power forward. Granted he was 6'8" and bulky but the man camped out on the three point line. Didn't exactly mix it up inside. On offense yes but in Lefty's defense he was down low with Craig Conlin. Did decent job with defensive rebounding. |
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Post by 23won on Mar 24, 2015 12:26:50 GMT -5
On the PG front, who are some good Philly area candidates besides Carr?
In watching the tourney, there were a lot of lower seed teams with great point guards (who obviously were not top 150/ACC/Big 10 recruits). I actually would prefer a player with a good shot and good vision, even if the handle is not perfect. I think G can develop defense, and guys can work on the handle, but if you don't have a shot in HS, it ain't gonna develop later. If we run a spread, the PG needs to have an outside shot.
I'd prefer a Philly PG, but would be happy if we got someone the ACC overlooked in the DC area, especially a WCAC player.
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Post by MisterD on Mar 24, 2015 12:43:34 GMT -5
Watching Maryland unable to get to halfcourt, I'll still put handle first.
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Post by calsufan on Mar 24, 2015 12:46:44 GMT -5
And for you older, old timers think Mo Connolly. (Now we need a really old, old timer to suggest another name. Any takers?) From right around that same era, I think Jim Wolkiewicz (had to look up the spelling)was definitely one of those workmanlike type players. Always looked to rebound. I remember Wolkiewicz. Tall, skinny, mop of blonde hair I believe. You're right, he did have a good jump shot. |
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Post by aswjr on Mar 24, 2015 12:51:57 GMT -5
Handle is important if indeed the shot clock is shortened to 24/30 there will be a lot more teams pressing. So athletic guys that can handle and get up and down the court will be at a premium. Good thing is running a four guard team maybe beneficial. Looking for guys like BJ that have room to grow into their frame is perfect. A point guard with a great handle and court vision to me is more important than a shooting pg.
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Post by mookie on Mar 24, 2015 12:56:27 GMT -5
Handle is definitely crucial from the PG. If it's not then you might as well have Price be the PG. PGs don't have to be great shooters. They need to have ball handling ability, play solid D and have really good vision in order to get easy buckets for players...
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Post by MisterD on Mar 24, 2015 13:16:41 GMT -5
... might as well have Rodney ...
(Which isn't a knock on Rodney, he just wasn't a PG. Most guys aren't.)
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Post by lwc4591 on Mar 24, 2015 14:04:55 GMT -5
I say give Shuler a chance because he has a good handle and can shoot but was given very little opportunity.
Even when he played well the very next game he usually didn't see the floor or did see the floor between his feet.
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Post by coqui900 on Mar 24, 2015 14:34:00 GMT -5
Not really connected but Gordon is transferring from UMass. He's able to transfer immediately. Not that he'll go to an A-10 rival but just an odd transfer.
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Post by calsufan on Mar 24, 2015 14:52:33 GMT -5
Not really connected but Gordon is transferring from UMass. He's able to transfer immediately. Not that he'll go to an A-10 rival but just an odd transfer. I thought his year this year was mehh. It is strange that he's transferring though. |
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Post by jellybean on Mar 24, 2015 15:09:59 GMT -5
Not really connected but Gordon is transferring from UMass. He's able to transfer immediately. Not that he'll go to an A-10 rival but just an odd transfer. I thought his year this year was mehh. It is strange that he's transferring though. The UMASS board was not all that thrilled with him this season. Biggest complaint was his poor shooting. |
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Post by MisterD on Mar 24, 2015 15:14:20 GMT -5
Move up a level to guarantee a shot at the tourney?
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Post by gymrat67 on Mar 24, 2015 18:01:45 GMT -5
...Second target IMO should be a PF that can shoot. For old timers, 6-8 Larry Koretz type. There are a couple out there in the Northeast. And for you older, old timers think Mo Connolly. (Now we need a really old, old timer to suggest another name. Any takers?) Frank Corace '64 |
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Post by sidclassof69 on Mar 24, 2015 19:34:02 GMT -5
Larry Faust [class of 48] - also NBA all star for Ft.Wayne Pistons
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Post by lasalle89 on Mar 24, 2015 19:55:25 GMT -5
Just read that Morton from UMass can transfer and not have to sit out. Said he is the first openly gay college basketball player. Why doesn't he have to sit out after he transfers?
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Post by MisterD on Mar 24, 2015 19:58:52 GMT -5
Already graduated.
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Post by thelasallelunatic on Mar 24, 2015 20:09:17 GMT -5
Just read that Morton from UMass can transfer and not have to sit out. Said he is the first openly gay college basketball player. Why doesn't he have to sit out after he transfers? Who is Morton? |
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Post by lasalle89 on Mar 24, 2015 20:28:34 GMT -5
Ah ha! Thank you. I know little about him. |
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Post by lasalle69bestever on Mar 25, 2015 6:30:25 GMT -5
And for you older, old timers think Mo Connolly. (Now we need a really old, old timer to suggest another name. Any takers?) From right around that same era, I think Jim Wolkiewicz (had to look up the spelling)was definitely one of those workmanlike type players. Always looked to rebound. Yo guys - how about Stan Wlodarcyk? I'd love to have a workman like player of his caliber. |
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Post by MisterD on Mar 25, 2015 8:30:42 GMT -5
I feel like you guys are just making up names now. "What about Rod Brickman? Now that's a PF we could use!"
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