2010 Recruiting thread

[yosh]

So if we've offered Spradling but not Traynham....

Spradling is legit IMO.  I like the offer.  I wouldn't mind if both were offered though.

[steve dave]

So if we've offered Spradling but not Traynham....

Spradling is legit IMO.  I like the offer.  I wouldn't mind if both were offered though.

My thoughts exac.

[doom]

Why would we offer Spradling and not Traynham?  The better athlete was definitely Traynham.  He had more TO's because instead of running an offense DCA would just jack up shots and throw it over 3 guys to Wally, but talent and skill wise he's going to be a much better player.  I think we should just offer all of Brandon Bass and DCA and just take the first 2 other guys who accept. 

[yosh]

Why would we offer Spradling and not Traynham?  The better athlete was definitely Traynham.  He had more TO's because instead of running an offense DCA would just jack up shots and throw it over 3 guys to Wally, but talent and skill wise he's going to be a much better player.  I think we should just offer all of Brandon Bass and DCA and just take the first 2 other guys who accept. 

Grades could be a factor.  Spradling is good though....I think you might be selling him a little short.

[steve dave]

Could be we offered both this weekend as well (Trayn. was there as well, correct?).  Good project for Meek/Jeff to follow up on imo.

[doom]

Why would we offer Spradling and not Traynham?  The better athlete was definitely Traynham.  He had more TO's because instead of running an offense DCA would just jack up shots and throw it over 3 guys to Wally, but talent and skill wise he's going to be a much better player.  I think we should just offer all of Brandon Bass and DCA and just take the first 2 other guys who accept. 

Grades could be a factor.  Spradling is good though....I think you might be selling him a little short.

All I remember of him was one game from the champ game, and I wasn't floored by him.  You think he's better than Trayn?

[yosh]

Why would we offer Spradling and not Traynham?  The better athlete was definitely Traynham.  He had more TO's because instead of running an offense DCA would just jack up shots and throw it over 3 guys to Wally, but talent and skill wise he's going to be a much better player.  I think we should just offer all of Brandon Bass and DCA and just take the first 2 other guys who accept. 

Grades could be a factor.  Spradling is good though....I think you might be selling him a little short.

All I remember of him was one game from the champ game, and I wasn't floored by him.  You think he's better than Trayn?

I think he's at similar level though they have different stregths.  Spradling is a better shooter, with some length for a point.  Tranhaym is quicker and creates more of a match-up issue because teams aren't used to playing those little waterbug types often.  I think both are high BBIQ "true" PGs though.  Both have impressive court vison.  Spradling is probably more versitile as he could play some 2.

[cas]

How much do you think it plays in a recruits mind that, "They offered me first" plays in where they go??

It may seem like a stupid question, but I have very low WRTABOFIQ.

[doom]

How much do you think it plays in a recruits mind that, "They offered me first" plays in where they go??

It may seem like a stupid question, but I have very low WRTABOFIQ.

It can be a factor if all other factors are equal, but seriously recruits just go to the best situation for them.  But let's say Wichita State offered Spradling first, but then so does KSU, UNLV, VT, and Vandy then it doesn't mean a damn thing.

[yosh]

How much do you think it plays in a recruits mind that, "They offered me first" plays in where they go??

It may seem like a stupid question, but I have very low WRTABOFIQ.

It can be a factor if all other factors are equal, but seriously recruits just go to the best situation for them.  But let's say Wichita State offered Spradling first, but then so does KSU, UNLV, VT, and Vandy then it doesn't mean a damn thing.

Agreed.  Means even more if they commit early though.  For example, if Spradling commits in a month or so, then his stock skyrockets over next year. Our odds of keeping the commitment are better than if we were just one of several schools offering later.

[doom]

How much do you think it plays in a recruits mind that, "They offered me first" plays in where they go??

It may seem like a stupid question, but I have very low WRTABOFIQ.

It can be a factor if all other factors are equal, but seriously recruits just go to the best situation for them.  But let's say Wichita State offered Spradling first, but then so does KSU, UNLV, VT, and Vandy then it doesn't mean a damn thing.

Agreed.  Means even more if they commit early though.  For example, if Spradling commits in a month or so, then his stock skyrockets over next year. Our odds of keeping the commitment are better than if we were just one of several schools offering later.

Good point.  but if the stock plummets we're screwed.

[catfan12]

HEY YOSH DONT foRGET TO ADD JAMES WILLIAMS TO YOUR LIST

[michigancat]

Rivals 2010 top 100:

6   Harrison Barnes
28 Doron Lamb
37 Taran Buie
91 Daryl Traynham
96 Tyler Lamb

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?SID=910&Year=2010&ra_key=1909

[treysolid]

a little blurb on ESPN on tyler lamb at the UCLA skills camp:

Lamb was the steadiest out of all the prospects and demonstrated why he is one of a few elite-level wing-types in the West.

and

Tyler Lamb (6-4, 190)
2010, Ontario, Calif./ Colony
Lamb might have been the most consistent performer of the camp. His game has grown steadily in the past year and his demeanor is terrific. His handle has improved significantly as well, and despite not having great quickness, he has one of the better crossover moves in the West. In addition, he utilizes the pump fake as well as anybody on the high school level. Lamb still needs to hone his fundamentals -- he has a tendency to leave his feet while attempting to pass in the paint -- and continue to smoothen out his jump shot, which has a slow release, but overall his progress has been excellent.

way to go, frank'te!  (actually cali is figger's territory, isn't it?)

[power4PURPLE]

Back on the market and located in one of our recruiting territories. Worth the time?

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=57958

[steve dave]

For Assault they were led by diminutive point guard Daryl Traynham. Traynham's quickness was a problem for the guards of the Force, and that allowed Traynham to really control the game at times.

Link

McGruder in double figures but DC loses and Freddie Riley mentions us

[catzacker]

Riley needs to work on the stache, imo.

[steve dave]

Riley needs to work on the stache, imo.

LOL, yeah....foolish decision

[treysolid]

new name for 2010:

daniel bejarano, SG from phoenix.  number 17 in the 2010 class.

although UA and ASU look like the favorites, we've got our cap in the ring. 

http://kansasstate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84153&Sport=2

[steve dave]

new name for 2010:

daniel bejarano, SG from phoenix.  number 17 in the 2010 class.

although UA and ASU look like the favorites, we've got our cap in the ring. 

http://kansasstate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84153&Sport=2

Bejarano (latin name?)...

[doom]

new name for 2010:

daniel bejarano, SG from phoenix.  number 17 in the 2010 class.

although UA and ASU look like the favorites, we've got our cap in the ring. 

http://kansasstate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84153&Sport=2

Bejarano (latin name?)...

He's ours!

[yosh]

new name for 2010:

daniel bejarano, SG from phoenix.  number 17 in the 2010 class.

although UA and ASU look like the favorites, we've got our cap in the ring. 

http://kansasstate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84153&Sport=2

Added.  Great prospect BTW.

[yosh]

Spradling and his Spiece Mo-Kan no-names waffle stomped the stacked Atheletes first team this weekend. 

[The1BigWillie]

Kid from Iowa. Hamilton.  Apparently likes us.

[doom]

Kid from Iowa. Hamilton.  Apparently likes us.

Ht/position?

[yosh]

You mean Harrison Barnes? 

[The1BigWillie]

http://kansasstate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=67225

Yeah, Barnes.  My bad guys.

[doom]

#6 

[yosh]

I'll add him to the list if there is a legit source.  I know Rivals had him listed with us once, but no longer.

[cas]

If I come across any good looking basketball talent, I'll be sure to put the "full court press" on. It's kinda weird that we are recruiting people my age.