2. Jayden Saddler has been on the Drexel "radar" since the Bruiser days, so I would not put much stock in him joining Drexel at this point. I saw him play a couple of years ago. He's small, like Kurk Lee looks big small. He's also Delaware Grad Devon Saddler's little brother. I spoke with his dad a bit at the tournament that I was at. Nice guy, so he comes from a strong, supportive, humble family which is always a plus.
3. Every addition that Spiker has made this season is 6'8 or taller. I dont think we've ever had a team this big before.
(10-26-2017 09:12 AM)MedicSBK Wrote: 3. Every addition that Spiker has made this season is 6'8 or taller. I dont think we've ever had a team this big before.
Perhaps that is to make up for all the short guys he brought in last year - Kurk Lee at a generous 5'10, Harper and Isabell at only 6'1.
What was your impression of the big guys in the scrimmage you mention on the blog? Do you think we'll get much contribution from any of them this year?
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(10-26-2017 09:12 AM)MedicSBK Wrote: 3. Every addition that Spiker has made this season is 6'8 or taller. I dont think we've ever had a team this big before.
Perhaps that is to make up for all the short guys he brought in last year - Kurk Lee at a generous 5'10, Harper and Isabell at only 6'1.
What was your impression of the big guys in the scrimmage you mention on the blog? Do you think we'll get much contribution from any of them this year?
They looked good.. It was Perry, Doles, Butler, Demir, (I believe) Sam Green and Kararinas..
I think that Demir Perry and Doles will all see time at the "4." Perry apparently can run, Demir can shoot, and Doles i just a wildcard if you ask me. I like the "stretch 4" option that Demir brings to the floor. Judging from his numbers last year, he was a pretty good shooter too.
Kararinas I think will be the odd man out for this group.
(10-09-2017 08:16 AM)Spearsie Wrote: According to Verbal Commits - Drexel just made an offer to a SG Coletrane Washington. I don't know how good a player he is, but wouldn't it be cool to have a Coletrane on the roster!!!
I would generally wonder bit about getting a guy not being recruited by other D1 schools, but I also had reservations about a 5-9 guy and some random kid from Iceland too and I think that turned out okay last year.
Maybe we can get this thread pinned and renamed to just Recruiting.
Anyway, we had an offered kid from NC in on an unofficial visit recently, 6-3 (6-6?!?) G Isaac Suffren. Here's a writeup:
Quote:Isaac Suffren used the Chick-Fil-A as his own personal playground and was named to the All-Tournament team. Suffren has been putting up big time numbers and is one fierce competitor. He currently sports offers from Drexel (From his Chick-Fil-A performance), Charleston Southern, and Presbyterian. The “do it” all guard reminds us of Furman’s All-Conference Devin Sibley. Isaac has long arms and excellent strength. He can score from all three levels, but more importantly, he is accustomed to making winning plays.
Suffren plays with passion and conviction and is going to be a nice late-season addition to some lucky collegiate team.
Quote:Suffren went for an event high of 40 points. It was a great performance for him, and is able to score it at all three levels. Even while scoring 40 points, Suffren played expert defense (at multiple positions) and rebounded the ball very well. Along the way Suffren picked up offers from the likes of Presbyterian and Charleston Southern. He is coming for some heads his senior year, coaches need to look this way, he wins.
Suffren is from Charlotte )where I live) - checked around from the locals here, he is an intriguing prospect. General consensus - kind of shocked that he has gotten more attention. He certainly has mid major talent.
We should take a look at Jeff Planutis from Hazleton. His team beat District 1 champ Abington last week and had Philly Public League champs on the ropes yesterday before losing in OT.
Even against that competition he was one of the best athletes on the floor. Several highlight reel dunks. Always wants to run the floor and attack the basket. Decent shooter.
He is 6’5” which might be why he only has an offer to Mount St. Mary’s. That’s better than Pitt Johnstown though. If we don’t take him W & M should. He’s their prototypical player except more athletic.
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We needed a SF 6-6 and we have 3 spots left... I am happy they got him. I do expect 1 PF/C signing, 1 3pt specialist, and 1 best player available ( one of which will be redshirted a year).