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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2013 9:34:04 GMT -5
The Philly papers report today that 6'7" Jaylen Bond (a soph) is leaving Texas. He is just what LaSalle needs. I would hope the recruiting staff is all over this. He was recruited by Penn State. Hopefully, we can put an end to this Penn State pipeline and keep the good philly players in town.
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Post by explorerman on Mar 17, 2013 11:56:50 GMT -5
The Philly papers report today that 6'7" Jaylen Bond (a soph) is leaving Texas. He is just what LaSalle needs. I would hope the recruiting staff is all over this. He was recruited by Penn State. Hopefully, we can put an end to this Penn State pipeline and keep the good philly players in town. He is exactly what La Salle needs... And we have the scholly also.. Well 2 schollies.. I honestly believe this year's team has a better shot for the tournament than next year's team. The A-10 is losing 2 good teams that helps our RPI and SOS. Also, I do not believe Garland is Galloway. Galloway is more athletic and naturally taller. Mills is extremely offensively challenged which will put more strain on Duren to produce. Galloway is just one of those rare players that come around every 10 years or so. However, getting a player like Bond who plays bigger and taller than his height would absolutely provide a new power forward/center who would be our leading rebounder. Frankly, he is perfect player to compete with the athletic PFs the A-10 has. If we did go 4 guards, Bond is the type of post player you want in there because he is quicker and more athletic. But he will probably wanna go BCS if he could, assuming that is where he was beforehand.
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Post by explorerman on Mar 17, 2013 12:07:58 GMT -5
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Post by mikesmd77 on Mar 17, 2013 12:09:53 GMT -5
This would be a great scoop.... G's strongest recruiting tool has been the transfer market.. let's see if he has another one up his sleeve...
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Post by lwc4591 on Mar 17, 2013 12:23:18 GMT -5
Explorerman I will disagree with you regarding next years team which I believe will be better through depth and experience if Brown or Davis give a 15 ok minutes between them. Although R.Galloway is a very good player he is not a great player and Lewis is a pretty solid player who not as good as Ramon is no slouch. If Butler, Temple, X and Char. had stayed none would be picked top 4 in A10 do to huge graduating losses. Next season top 5 should be St.Joe's, La Salle, VCU, Mass. and G.W. in no particular order. Next season A10 will still have a shot at three teams in the dance and two is a given. As far as J.Bond goes I see no way he would outbound either Zack os Wright but agree he would be a nice addition to the team and probably would see good amount of playing time. Keep in mind he just finished his soph season for a bad Texas team and didn't do that much so jury is still out on just what kind of player he is.
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Post by explorerman on Mar 17, 2013 12:29:46 GMT -5
Matter of fact.. I do not think PSU has a scholly available.. As they are over the scholly limit, so someone is leaving already..
So I do not think they can be a player...
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Post by explorerman on Mar 17, 2013 12:53:56 GMT -5
Explorerman I will disagree with you regarding next years team which I believe will be better through depth and experience if Brown or Davis give a 15 ok minutes between them. Although R.Galloway is a very good player he is not a great player and Lewis is a pretty solid player who not as good as Ramon is no slouch. If Butler, Temple, X and Char. had stayed none would be picked top 4 in A10 do to huge graduating losses. Next season top 5 should be St.Joe's, La Salle, VCU, Mass. and G.W. in no particular order. Next season A10 will still have a shot at three teams in the dance and two is a given. As far as J.Bond goes I see no way he would outbound either Zack os Wright but agree he would be a nice addition to the team and probably would see good amount of playing time. Keep in mind he just finished his soph season for a bad Texas team and didn't do that much so jury is still out on just what kind of player he is. I understand your sediment.. and can't disagree.. Production is mixed.. But he is way more athletic than Wright and Zack.. He played against Big 12 front court talent by himself on a bad team.. I mean just a basic google search will show videos of frankly insane athletic ability.. some of those dunks our front court players could finish they can do... Lewis not remotely close to Galloway.. Galloway just finished 2nd in A-10 Player of Year voting.. Lewis had a career game against La Salle and is more of a defensive player than offensive... His numbers at Delaware indicate this... Our defensive liability is in the front court mainly due to the fact that our front court players are not really that athletic.. This is not a slight on them, it is the truth.. These quick, athletic jumpers at 6'7/6'8 are being gobbled up by BCS schools..
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Post by lwc4591 on Mar 17, 2013 14:13:48 GMT -5
I have seen Wright and Bond in high school and thought Wright was better. J.Bond is not 6'7"more like 6-6" and that is a slight stretch and not particularly real athletic but would be a good player if he came here.
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Post by explorerman on Mar 17, 2013 17:00:37 GMT -5
Sorry, Wright is not athletic compared to Bond... But our front court needs athleticism.. When we lose to these better programs it is because in front court they are just more athletic.. Heck, even UMASS took advantage of our front court.. They made Wright come out and defend and their PF went right around him..
Wright you can absolutely make the argument was better in HS.. Numbers do not lie.. Athleticism is important at the next level.. Bond has that.. Fine even at 6'6 he makes a great small forward if teams go big..
I do not mean to slight our guys... But I am saying if you wanna make it to the next level.. You need those athletic, front court..
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Post by lwc4591 on Mar 17, 2013 17:41:57 GMT -5
I don't think Wright is more athletic just better all around if I said that. J.Bond is not the type of player I would look at and say he is very athletic with great leaping ability or flashy moves but he is a nice player. I would say J.Bond is a very strong player like Wright with more athleticsm.
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Post by jellybean on Apr 6, 2013 16:54:43 GMT -5
Found this on SJU (PA) board. PH4L is local academic advisor who works with lots of local kids. Has first hand knowledge of these things. Good source. Looks like another transfer is interested too. Sorry for copy and paste ability.
Re: Jaylen Bond Update « Reply #1 Today at 2:58pm »
Today at 2:26pm, Dr.Phil wrote: I'm hearing LaSalle is the likely destination.
PH4L, what's the latest? I thought Temple would be the most likely spot, but I don't know now..
PH4L's reply
One of my kids, a BIG, is also contemplating a transfer to LaSalle...
Jaylen played for and is very close to Terrell Myers... I haven't asked about him lately...
LaSalle wouldn't be a surprise, they are simply AGGRESSIVE with local kids.....
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Post by explorer88 on Apr 6, 2013 17:10:58 GMT -5
I have seen this elsewhere as well.
Yet to see it from credible source though.
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Post by explorerman on Apr 6, 2013 17:28:38 GMT -5
Found this on SJU (PA) board. PH4L is local academic advisor who works with lots of local kids. Has first hand knowledge of these things. Good source. Looks like another transfer is interested too. Sorry for copy and paste ability. Re: Jaylen Bond Update « Reply #1 Today at 2:58pm » Today at 2:26pm, Dr.Phil wrote: I'm hearing LaSalle is the likely destination. PH4L, what's the latest? I thought Temple would be the most likely spot, but I don't know now.. PH4L's reply One of my kids, a BIG, is also contemplating a transfer to LaSalle... Jaylen played for and is very close to Terrell Myers... I haven't asked about him lately... LaSalle wouldn't be a surprise, they are simply AGGRESSIVE with local kids..... Very interesting besides the Cahill fetish (she absolutely deserves a pay raise).. Who could the other big be? I am not aware of another big man from Philly or the surrounding area that is on the transfer market? There can not be too many.. Process of elimination..
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Post by explorer88 on Apr 6, 2013 17:33:12 GMT -5
The big is Playing in the Final 4.
I think everyone can figure it out with that clue.
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Post by broderickpresident on Apr 6, 2013 17:47:04 GMT -5
The big is Playing in the Final 4. I think everyone can figure it out with that clue. Thanks for that share. That'd be huge...any idea if he'd be able to get a waiver to play next year? I know those are case by case and often take forever for the NCAA to decide (I seem to remember RG not knowing until shortly before the season), but just wondering if you had any intel on that...
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Post by explorerman on Apr 6, 2013 18:02:10 GMT -5
The big is Playing in the Final 4. I think everyone can figure it out with that clue. Thanks for that share. That'd be huge...any idea if he'd be able to get a waiver to play next year? I know those are case by case and often take forever for the NCAA to decide (I seem to remember RG not knowing until shortly before the season), but just wondering if you had any intel on that... Oh wow.. I guess if the school's impending NCAA problems come to light.. That could help...
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Post by lasallerules1978 on Apr 6, 2013 18:18:27 GMT -5
Speaking of bigs in the final 4, I really thought Christmas would be a stud, doesn't seem to be playing out that way at Syracuse. Also watched Jim B going off about the transfer rules and how he doesn't like the rules. Sorry 88 I am just busting chops and Im not sure if the casual fans could figure out what you were saying, especially those who don't watch many big east basketball games.
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Post by jellybean on Apr 6, 2013 18:23:26 GMT -5
No Love for me finding the Bond post?
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Post by calsufan on Apr 6, 2013 18:41:21 GMT -5
No Love for me finding the Bond post? Well jellybean, the only male that I love is my son, but I will say that I like you. Thanks for the find. That would be awesome if they get those two guys.
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Post by lasallerules1978 on Apr 6, 2013 19:14:09 GMT -5
No Love for me finding the Bond post? I gave you a like, I hope that makes up for the lack of love.
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Post by lasallerules1978 on Apr 6, 2013 19:15:59 GMT -5
Can someone explain to me what Cahill whoever she is has to do with LaSalle's basketball success?
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Post by explorer88 on Apr 6, 2013 19:46:51 GMT -5
Can someone explain to me what Cahill whoever she is has to do with LaSalle's basketball success? Academic Advisor
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Post by lasallerules1978 on Apr 6, 2013 19:49:39 GMT -5
I get that, but how does that relate to basketball recruiting. Does she fix grades, pick really good classes out, what does she do that Fordham's Academic Advisor not do?
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Post by olneyman on Apr 6, 2013 22:09:23 GMT -5
I get that, but how does that relate to basketball recruiting. Does she fix grades, pick really good classes out, what does she do that Fordham's Academic Advisor not do? She is very well respected by the staff and players. G considers her a great asset to the program and has praised her on numerous occasions. La Salle is known in local circles for the strength of their academic advising program.
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Post by lasallerules1978 on Apr 6, 2013 22:52:26 GMT -5
Can you give an example of why she is highly respected, just trying to understand the value.
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Post by calsufan on Apr 7, 2013 0:19:05 GMT -5
Can you give an example of why she is highly respected, just trying to understand the value. Isn't it pretty obvious why she would be important? She helps them graduate by giving them the support and tools they need to succeed in the classroom. End of story.
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Post by lasallerules1978 on Apr 7, 2013 8:10:25 GMT -5
Nope, that doesn't pass the smell test. If you don't know please don't respond with a passive aggressive approach. Douchebag answers need not apply.
But If that was the case Kentucky, Cincinnati wouldn't be able to recruit. You can accept that as the answer but she must have additional roles that the avg fan doesn't know. Maybe G brings her on recruiting trips or she is part of the welcoming committee when recruits come to visit the school. She might have a dynamic personality and sells the school very well. I am just looking for some insight, obviously she is important and well thought of on the sju board.
If you can't answer or think recruiting is as simple as having a sound graduation plan we can drop this thread.
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Post by explorerman on Apr 7, 2013 8:52:22 GMT -5
So getting back to the thread.. So if both are considering a move to La Salle.. Which one do you want? I say this because I don't think you can take both.. Unless you feel very confident that you are landing a top end 2014 guard recruit.. At this point Coach G is probably has an idea of what the situation looks like.. And By taking both you have a lot of talent and depth in the front court with Lewis and Stukes only in the back..
I think it is closer than some would think.. But the choice does seem fairly clear..
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Post by broderickpresident on Apr 7, 2013 8:56:57 GMT -5
Bond seems to be the much better rebounder (though perhaps Xmas is negatively impacted by the zone). Xmas is the shotblocker. Both seem fairly raw offensively. I'd love to get both, and would be ecstatic to get either.
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Post by ericmurry on Apr 7, 2013 9:52:24 GMT -5
I'll gladly take either, but if I had to choose 1, it would probably be Christmas. I love shot blockers. The other bigs could take on more of the rebounding role.or
Also, from a PR stand point, Christmas would probably make more of a splash. Syracuse is a bigger name in college hoops and is coming off a final four run. For a small school like La Salle to end up with him, would be huge for the program perception wise.
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