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Re: Recruiting Thread

Post by IStillLikeHarv » May 7th, 2019, 12:45 pm

I known that some posters had discounted Iowa State recently, but Grill's comments after his visit were very positive -- and they seemed more than just pro forma comments to me. I do believe early playing time was a significant factor. As he said, he had three good options in KSU, ISU, and UNLV with the coach he had committed to earlier.

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Post by AJcat7755 » May 7th, 2019, 2:59 pm

IStillLikeHarv wrote:
May 7th, 2019, 12:45 pm
I known that some posters had discounted Iowa State recently, but Grill's comments after his visit were very positive -- and they seemed more than just pro forma comments to me. I do believe early playing time was a significant factor. As he said, he had three good options in KSU, ISU, and UNLV with the coach he had committed to earlier.
Grill was option #2 for ISU. Once they missed on option #1, the road opened up for him for playing time. Had they gotten their #1, he would be at UNLV likely. Sloan accepting K-State's offer first could have also played into it.

K-State had the home state, UNLV had the HC, ISU didn't have anything until just recently when they could offer playing time. That is why they were considered 3rd in the race. Things change pretty quickly in recruiting though.

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Post by xtrawildcat » May 7th, 2019, 6:15 pm

AJcat7755 wrote:
May 7th, 2019, 2:59 pm
IStillLikeHarv wrote:
May 7th, 2019, 12:45 pm
I known that some posters had discounted Iowa State recently, but Grill's comments after his visit were very positive -- and they seemed more than just pro forma comments to me. I do believe early playing time was a significant factor. As he said, he had three good options in KSU, ISU, and UNLV with the coach he had committed to earlier.
Grill was option #2 for ISU. Once they missed on option #1, the road opened up for him for playing time. Had they gotten their #1, he would be at UNLV likely. Sloan accepting K-State's offer first could have also played into it.

K-State had the home state, UNLV had the HC, ISU didn't have anything until just recently when they could offer playing time. That is why they were considered 3rd in the race. Things change pretty quickly in recruiting though.
Good post and probably pretty close to how things happened.

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Post by IStillLikeHarv » May 7th, 2019, 6:39 pm

SCKSCat wrote:
May 7th, 2019, 12:15 pm
Just offered Gary Harris jr. 6-6 late bloomer guard from LA. Thoughts. We must be betting our hedges on Caleb

Just looked at a mix tape for Gary Harris jr., and he is an interesting prospect. He looks more like a three to me, but with Sneed graduating after this coming season, that might not be a bad place to pull someone in this year. Obviously I have no idea where KSU stands with him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojbgW9W4sfo

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Post by bhoovy » May 7th, 2019, 9:42 pm

He is very springy. To me seems to be very similar to Sneed.

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Post by JOKKO » May 8th, 2019, 8:59 am

I would rather save the ship till next year than just hand it out to a body because we happen to have one to give.

I think that is where the staff screwed up w Goodnews. They could have seen someone they really liked and aggressively recruited them the whole winter knowing they had a scholarship to give rather than just "thinking" someone might leave. Recruits notice that too, wondering if there will really be a spot for them.

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Post by IStillLikeHarv » May 8th, 2019, 11:02 am

I couldn't find much on him other than the video. This link says he was going to go to prep school after decommitting from SDSU. It doesn't indicate what school, and I haven't found any other links on the web. Most Google links are about the NBA player with a similar name (no jr).

https://247sports.com/college/san-jose- ... 112766230/

Here is a link to more info from his twitter page. He is getting quite a few late offers. He can jump.

https://twitter.com/GHBallerr02?ref_src ... 766230%2F

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Post by SCKSCat » May 8th, 2019, 12:14 pm

We have made offer to Jeff Ngandu. Center, 6-9, 220. He is a big mystery. Boise State has offered to. This is telling as BSU has a bunch of whoppers; must know how to recruit them. This kid is from Congo, and only has played I believe last year in HS. Has coach found a rough gem? Boys, I am excited!

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Post by IStillLikeHarv » May 8th, 2019, 12:36 pm

SCKSCat wrote:
May 8th, 2019, 12:14 pm
We have made offer to Jeff Ngandu. Center, 6-9, 220. He is a big mystery. Boise State has offered to. This is telling as BSU has a bunch of whoppers; must know how to recruit them. This kid is from Congo, and only has played I believe last year in HS. Has coach found a rough gem? Boys, I am excited!
I see reports on his offer, but not too much else. He is said to have a long wingspan. If he is the player on the far left of this photo, uh, yeah, it looks like he does. They also say he is a rim protector. That too, seems plausible! :wink:

https://www.prephoops.com/wp-content/up ... top20.jpg

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Post by SCKSCat » May 8th, 2019, 12:58 pm

Harv, that is him. Looks like a social picture showing up in 24/7.

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