Scott gets an offer from Navy. Seems to be a lot of offers being handed out lately. Whyte's offer from WM was his fourth this week. When will we see some decisions being made by these players and the potential transfers? Seems early but Marquis Godwin committed to Richmond back in January.

The recent staff trend has been to offer a select few in the position(s) being targeted for the class, hoping one will grab the ring before losing out to the others, or before exploding during the July AAU period...When we appear to be out of the running with anyone offered, there is usually another late blooming, quality choice already identified to fill the offer slot. Credit to the integrity of the staff that once offered they stay committed to those select few as opposed to randomly offering many. The formula has been working very well. We appear to be continuing to up the level of talent we are looking at....Would be surprised if any of current offers committed anywhere until after the July period, but the staff would know before then if still a shot or time to insert another possible fit...

I have no hard facts, but mid majors appear to be wading more aggressively into major recruit territory this year. Maybe the chance at immediate playing time, and the more frequent transfer of mid majors to P5 schools later on, is opening the door for getting a real look from a higher talent pool. May make it harder for majors to sit and wait out the top players before offering their back-up choices....

(04-22-2016 11:43 AM)nj alum Wrote:  I'm coming around to the point of view that I'd rather have winning seasons in the CAA rather than struggle in the A-10.

Are you also coming around to the point of view that you'd rather have winning seasons in CAA Football than struggle in CUSA or some other lower-level FBS conference?

(04-22-2016 05:07 PM)Tribal Wrote:  

(04-22-2016 11:43 AM)nj alum Wrote:  I'm coming around to the point of view that I'd rather have winning seasons in the CAA rather than struggle in the A-10.

Are you also coming around to the point of view that you'd rather have winning seasons in CAA Football than struggle in CUSA or some other lower-level FBS conference?

No, I'd take an American or MAC invite in a heartbeat.



PS we could take the place of Eastern Michigan:

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/04/20/t...two-years/

Lehigh, Army, Elon, Furman, &
William & Mary all in for 6'1 2017 Carter Collins (Durham Hurricanes) https://t.co/YMAjmgcpKU

Point Guard with very good fundamentals.

A few more being eyeballed. Kotie getting around today!

Rick Lewis ‏@Coach_Rick57 28m28 minutes ago
William & Mary, UNC-G, Gardner Webb, & UNCC here watching Hunter Tyson of PSB.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1gQ20HzhjQ
Another 6'7" wing who plays for same AAU team as Burchfield and Seacat. Reminds me of Canyon Barry.

Pure Prospects ‏@PURE_PROSPECTS 4h4 hours ago
2017 6'7" G/W (KY) Pedro Bradshaw has interest from Murray St, Mizz State, William & Mary, Belmont, Furman, St Louis, Samford. @PedroBshaw32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd-x6W6ly4c
Man, this kid is long. 6'5" as a soph, and if truly 6'7" now, and possibly still growing?

I believe Hunter Tyson is Class of 2018. Would he be our first 2018 player to have documented interest from WM? He got his first offer today, from App State.

You're right!

Duquesne offers Baker.

Two more names to watch: Nana Akenten and Duane Moss

@brookhoops: Add William & Mary to the long list of suitors for Raider Wing, Nana Akenten. Watched him regularly in Dallas.

@JamieShaw5: Wichita St Charlotte William & Mary watching 6'7 2017 Duane Moss (Flight 22 East) w/ 17 points (3 3s) #GrassrootsTOC https://t.co/NNhgXBntoF

Akenten is new. 6'6 SF out of Illinois.

"Received a call this weekend from William and Mary with interest in @Manzerhoops guard @JustinBusby6"

Justin Busby 6'1 PG from South Carolina. Father, Marion, starred at CofC in the early 90's.

Feel like the Geo Baker ship is sailing away... Offered by Kansas State today

(04-25-2016 11:31 AM)mrjoolius Wrote:  Feel like the Geo Baker ship is sailing away... Offered by Kansas State today

Verbal Commits shows Kansas State with 41 outstanding offers for 4 slots. Baker should feel offended if he DIDN'T get an offer.

O' Connell with an offer from Arizona State. Williams with an offer from UMBC

I know nothing about the inside game of hoops recruiting. Is there concern that shooting high on recruits could lead us to be out in the cold when most/all of them end up in more prestigious programs? What the dynamic at play here? Is there such a thing as a "safety" offer? It feels like a high wire act sometimes.

(04-25-2016 01:12 PM)3xTribe Wrote:  I know nothing about the inside game of hoops recruiting. Is there concern that shooting high on recruits could lead us to be out in the cold when most/all of them end up in more prestigious programs? What the dynamic at play here? Is there such a thing as a "safety" offer? It feels like a high wire act sometimes.

It is very early in the 2017 recruiting process. I believe that the coaches at this point put out offers to guys that they view as academically capable HM prospects that they feel are overlooked or underrecruited. Does it often work out? Probably not. But occasionally you can get a potentially program changing recruit. The coaches, I'm sure, have a plan of various tier guys that they may offer.

Bottom line is that these coaches have proven very good at identifying talent that can qualify academically, thrive athletically, and seem content at W&M (no recent transfers). Sure, there are guys I'd like to see us land, but it seems to all work out. To be honest, I wasn't all that excited about Pierce when he committed. Now he looks like a steal of a recruit & potential future all conference player.

Keegan McDowell, Quinn's younger brother, committed to Liberty.

"Received another offer tonight from William & Mary!! #Tribe"

Sasha Stefanovic
6'5 SG from Indiana