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Post by Peacock on Apr 15, 2009 12:24:08 GMT -5
I know most think the important question is who have we gotten, but at this time of the signing period, I would like to know how many LOIs were sent out. Bear in mind Hanson could not be one of these.
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Post by JohnGalt on Apr 15, 2009 21:00:37 GMT -5
Less than what is open. My guess is one high schooler now, followed by a JUCO and/or late qualifier later. List has expanded suggesting that our primary targets may not be in reach. One will likely remain open for balance or a transfer later.
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Post by Peacock on Apr 15, 2009 21:30:14 GMT -5
Less than what is open. My guess is one high schooler now, followed by a JUCO and/or late qualifier later. List has expanded suggesting that our primary targets may not be in reach. One will likely remain open for balance or a transfer later. Talk about cryptic. One has to assume one HSer is Raymond and one JC is Belin. Were these included in you comment or are you suggesting over and above the already known.
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Post by JohnGalt on Apr 15, 2009 21:41:49 GMT -5
Not cryptic and not redundant. Look closely and you will see that I have added little other than maybe some logic to the analysis. Read carefully and the most telling is the word "expanded".
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Post by Peacock on Apr 15, 2009 21:55:24 GMT -5
Not cryptic and not redundant. Look closely and you will see that I have added little other than maybe some logic to the analysis. Read carefully and the most telling is the word "expanded". In an attempt to translate for the lowly of us. I understand that we have then offered four players ships, Raymond, Belin, another HS senior ( possibly Samuels) and another JC ( possibly Hanson who can not sign an LOI and who I believe you don't think is the JC). The expanded list is for the possibility that the later two might not agree and the one final remaining. By the way the expanded list always existed but was more attended too as time went on. High transfer list possible.
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Post by JohnGalt on Apr 15, 2009 22:49:51 GMT -5
Spot on Mr. P. Only note I will add once more is that I think the expansion is significant in that it may enlighten that we are not on with Samuels or Hanson. I think we would have heard from the Hanson corner by now since he visited some time back. I am in the dark on the list other than I believe it is the obvious guard/swing postions we are trying to fill. If John keeps the 13th open for '10, it is possible, as you mentioned previously, that Kabongo receives the one year contigent ship. Maybe defering some on talent, I feel strongly a shooter must be at least among the signees.
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Post by Peacock on Apr 16, 2009 10:45:20 GMT -5
Spot on Mr. P. Only note I will add once more is that I think the expansion is significant in that it may enlighten that we are not on with Samuels or Hanson. I think we would have heard from the Hanson corner by now since he visited some time back. I am in the dark on the list other than I believe it is the obvious guard/swing postions we are trying to fill. If John keeps the 13th open for '10, it is possible, as you mentioned previously, that Kabongo receives the one year contigent ship. Maybe defering some on talent, I feel strongly a shooter must be at least among the signees. Now wasn't that easy. Never assume, unless you have that inside information, that the primaries are still not being addressed. The only difference is that others will also be offered and and on a first come first served would be accepted thus eliminating the corresponding primary.
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Post by JohnGalt on Apr 16, 2009 11:25:29 GMT -5
Easy and conclusive in that we have little, beyond conjecture, to take from this.
In looking back, interesting to note that at this time last year we thought we had only two to give. Now we will have six and as many as seven newbies coming to camp. Fortunately, the difference being, that we now appear to have a foundation in place from which to build upon.
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Post by Peacock on Apr 16, 2009 12:11:16 GMT -5
Isn't fortunate that we are in the bottom of the NCAA budget pool and will not recieve any ship penalties for the exodus.
One will worry if Gamal and Kabongo get the ships although Gamal has size limited potential.
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Post by JohnGalt on Apr 16, 2009 14:20:19 GMT -5
Your cup runnith over. Let's be hopeful.
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Post by graypoll on Apr 16, 2009 15:55:55 GMT -5
Frankly, I've got a bad feeling about all this. It kind of feels like one of those game shows where the value of the prize goes down as time ticks away.
Of course, no one has been more wrong about the program than I have, so I hope I'm wrong now.
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Post by Peacock on Apr 16, 2009 18:42:09 GMT -5
Your cup runnith over. Let's be hopeful. Actually I would not be disappointed if we got Gamal Mohamed. He might actually fit your definition as shooter and scorer. As a freshman, might take a little development, but he definitely fits the need for a 2 guard with shooting skills.
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Post by Peacock on Apr 18, 2009 14:56:26 GMT -5
Frankly, I've got a bad feeling about all this. It kind of feels like one of those game shows where the value of the prize goes down as time ticks away. Usually those bad feeling should not be had until next weekend. Usually they have some kids in the first weekend (now) and can take until Wednesday to know yes or no. So no info by next weekend might start the pessimistic feelings. But remember they still could have some kids scheduled for next weekend. Does anybody know if there are/will be visits.
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Post by spcmw on Apr 19, 2009 9:45:21 GMT -5
Samuels is visiting SPC this weekend. The other 4 schools he is considering are Penn State, Wichita State, Western Michigan and Wright State.
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Post by loyal on Apr 19, 2009 11:46:40 GMT -5
Question: I am hoping Bacon, Belin, Conley and Hill can rebound, defend and maybe score just enough inside.... Can we summarize the outside shooters we are targeting at the "3" spot?...as well as our chances to close the deal? I think only Hanson meets that description....is that correct? If that is true and Hanson goes elsewhere, that leaves us with only Costner as a true "3".....and Jordan will have to shoot a lot better and avoid turning it over under defensive pressure to warrant floor time. Ideally, we'll land a wing shooter.
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