Commits/Recruiting

[NJM89]

Skye Johnson got an offer pretty recently and I think he will probably commit.

I hope not

[vegasEagle]

Skye Johnson got an offer pretty recently and I think he will probably commit.

Is that a nickname? [see: Stacey King, Kenny Walker (both sans 'e')]

[RedBaron67]

Skye Johnson got an offer pretty recently and I think he will probably commit.

Is that a nickname? [see: Stacey King, Kenny Walker (both sans 'e')]

As far as I can tell, Skye (with an "e") is his proper first name. He seems to be fully committed to 2014 at this point.

In another 2014 case, Jalen Norman appears to be definitively off the board for 2013 and committed to a postgrad year at Quakerdale Prep in New Providence, Iowa. (One of the other schools he considered was Brewster, which would have been convenient.) New Providence is 25-30 miles from Ames, and Iowa State is one of the schools interested in Norman for 2014 - mere coincidence? Other schools mentioned as showing interest for 2014 are Baylor, Creighton, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Norman is beginning to look like a write-off at this point.

[eagle9903]

Skye Johnson got an offer pretty recently and I think he will probably commit.

Is that a nickname? [see: Stacey King, Kenny Walker (both sans 'e')]

As far as I can tell, Skye (with an "e") is his proper first name. He seems to be fully committed to 2014 at this point.

In another 2014 case, Jalen Norman appears to be definitively off the board for 2013 and committed to a postgrad year at Quakerdale Prep in New Providence, Iowa. (One of the other schools he considered was Brewster, which would have been convenient.) New Providence is 25-30 miles from Ames, and Iowa State is one of the schools interested in Norman for 2014 - mere coincidence? Other schools mentioned as showing interest for 2014 are Baylor, Creighton, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Norman is beginning to look like a write-off at this point.

Apparently Norman also tore his MCL recently.

Here are the reasons to think Johnson is 2014: his rivals profile says so

Here are the reasons to think he is 2013: there is a youtube video from before the 2011-12 season and the caption under him says he is a junior, which would mean he just finished his senior year. If you google him he shows up on other message boards as a 2013 target. he was listed as a late target along with hamilton and kelly on TOS.

I don't feel like starting the fight over whether he would be an acceptable get until it is determined whether he is 2013 or 2014 and he signs, so we can do that later.

[HJS]

Questions... I've seen this before, but again for Johnson... why would BC offer a kid for 2013 and not 2014?

[hinghameagle]

because he doesnt likely have legit offers or thinks better ones are coming for 14. Schools are probably telling him do a prep year and we will come back to you. BC is figuring if he does a prep year, he blows up, we lose him. If we offer him for 13, sell him hard that we want him now, and if the kid doesnt really want to do a prep year, then BC might land him, and if they must redshirt him.

[eagle9903]

because he doesnt likely have legit offers or thinks better ones are coming for 14. Schools are probably telling him do a prep year and we will come back to you. BC is figuring if he does a prep year, he blows up, we lose him. If we offer him for 13, sell him hard that we want him now, and if the kid doesnt really want to do a prep year, then BC might land him, and if they must redshirt him.

Which player are you talking about?

[Shaddix]

because he doesnt likely have legit offers or thinks better ones are coming for 14. Schools are probably telling him do a prep year and we will come back to you. BC is figuring if he does a prep year, he blows up, we lose him. If we offer him for 13, sell him hard that we want him now, and if the kid doesnt really want to do a prep year, then BC might land him, and if they must redshirt him.

Which player are you talking about?

Johnson/Norman take your pick

[BCEaglesFan]

Skye announced on twitter that BC was offering him as the class of 2014, so that ends that argument.

Don't be surprised if he blows up on the aAU circuit this summer, he's going to be playing on a pretty good team; also, we've seen Donahue offer a lot of guys before they blow up.

[31southst]

So realistically we're still looking at a best case close of Hicks and Reynolds? Are the only other possibilities on the radar at this point Severe (pipe dream), Kelly, Kanter, and Hamilton?

[eepstein0]

So realistically we're still looking at a best case close of Hicks and Reynolds? Are the only other possibilities on the radar at this point Severe (pipe dream), Kelly, Kanter, and Hamilton?

There's nothing wrong with the Hicks/Reynolds option

[BCEaglesFan]

Seton Hall offered Darryl Reynolds last night. It just feels like they're the competition for every recruit BC offers now.

[31southst]

So realistically we're still looking at a best case close of Hicks and Reynolds? Are the only other possibilities on the radar at this point Severe (pipe dream), Kelly, Kanter, and Hamilton?

There's nothing wrong with the Hicks/Reynolds option

I agree, I just didn't know if I was missing anyone. I'm somewhat of the mindset that I'd be happy with that and disappointed with any other combination or lack thereof. Basically I'd like another guard and someone capable of playing C in this class. I don't want to be Anderson to have to play the 5 next year and I don't see how you can count on Clifford at this point.

[eepstein0]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

[2001Eagle]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

the chef?

[NJM89]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

Raekwon Harney *

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/raekwon-harney-pg-2013
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/6uBKXWo9r0SjGElM_ablNw/basketball-winter-12-13/profile-raekwon--harney.htm
http://d1nation.com/2012/05/20/2013-60-raekwon-harney-winston-salem-prep-nc/

[BCEaglesFan]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

Raekwon Harney *

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/raekwon-harney-pg-2013
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/6uBKXWo9r0SjGElM_ablNw/basketball-winter-12-13/profile-raekwon--harney.htm
http://d1nation.com/2012/05/20/2013-60-raekwon-harney-winston-salem-prep-nc/

Seems like a guy who's really blown up recently.

[EagleDave]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

Raekwon Harney *

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/raekwon-harney-pg-2013
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/6uBKXWo9r0SjGElM_ablNw/basketball-winter-12-13/profile-raekwon--harney.htm
http://d1nation.com/2012/05/20/2013-60-raekwon-harney-winston-salem-prep-nc/

Seems like a guy who's really blown up recently.

Seen this kid in person a number of times. He is LEGIT.

He's undersized, but he's lightning quick and is a true point guard. Grades might be an issue though as Prep is not known for its academics (see: his teammate Greg McClinton who transferred to Hargrave because Prep couldn't keep him eligible)

[eepstein0]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

Raekwon Harney *

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/raekwon-harney-pg-2013
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/6uBKXWo9r0SjGElM_ablNw/basketball-winter-12-13/profile-raekwon--harney.htm
http://d1nation.com/2012/05/20/2013-60-raekwon-harney-winston-salem-prep-nc/

Seems like a guy who's really blown up recently.

Seen this kid in person a number of times. He is LEGIT.

He's undersized, but he's lightning quick and is a true point guard. Grades might be an issue though as Prep is not known for its academics (see: his teammate Greg McClinton who transferred to Hargrave because Prep couldn't keep him eligible)

Im thinking Jordan Daniels type of player. Right or wrong?

[Shaddix]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

Raekwon Harney *

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/raekwon-harney-pg-2013
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/6uBKXWo9r0SjGElM_ablNw/basketball-winter-12-13/profile-raekwon--harney.htm
http://d1nation.com/2012/05/20/2013-60-raekwon-harney-winston-salem-prep-nc/

Seems like a guy who's really blown up recently.

Seen this kid in person a number of times. He is LEGIT.

He's undersized, but he's lightning quick and is a true point guard. Grades might be an issue though as Prep is not known for its academics (see: his teammate Greg McClinton who transferred to Hargrave because Prep couldn't keep him eligible)

Im thinking Jordan Daniels type of player. Right or wrong?

High school stats are close

[RedBaron67]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

Raekwon Harney *

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-profiles/raekwon-harney-pg-2013
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/6uBKXWo9r0SjGElM_ablNw/basketball-winter-12-13/profile-raekwon--harney.htm
http://d1nation.com/2012/05/20/2013-60-raekwon-harney-winston-salem-prep-nc/

Seems like a guy who's really blown up recently.

Seen this kid in person a number of times. He is LEGIT.

He's undersized, but he's lightning quick and is a true point guard. Grades might be an issue though as Prep is not known for its academics (see: his teammate Greg McClinton who transferred to Hargrave because Prep couldn't keep him eligible)

Im thinking Jordan Daniels type of player. Right or wrong?

High school stats are close

As a prospect, Harney reminds me a lot of Jorgenson: definitely a pass-first PG (10.4 ppg, 9.8 apg) with a good 3p shot (48%) if the defense backs off to close the passing lanes. He's had a lot of high majors looking at him, so he appears to be a plausible Plan B get. I would certainly rather get Hicks, but Harney (again like Jorgenson) appears able to fill the necessary needs: sharing PT and especially sharing ballhandling responsibilities to reduce the physical strain on Hanlan and Rahon.

[vegasEagle]

BC inquired about Rakewon Henry today. '13 PG out of NC

the chef?

I would think that don's disciples would be lost if they played C.R.E.A.M. in conte when the kid was introduced.

[NJM89]

nt

[BCEagles25]

Harney is three inches taller than Daniels.

also, if they played Wu at conte and people didn't get it, I'd give up on the fanbase.

[2001Eagle]

Harney is three inches taller than Daniels.

also, if they played Wu at conte and people didn't get it, I'd give up on the fanbase.

i thought about this before bedtime last night and first thought that the current nerds would have to know the 36 chambers, but then it struck me that they regularly play quidditch dressed up like harry fucking potter.

so, young men of this board, what say ye?

[eagle9903]

Harney is three inches taller than Daniels.

also, if they played Wu at conte and people didn't get it, I'd give up on the fanbase.

i thought about this before bedtime last night and first thought that the current nerds would have to know the 36 chambers, but then it struck me that they regularly play quidditch dressed up like harry fucking potter.

so, young men of this board, what say ye?

I think I'd pay another semester of tuition to hear the torture intro to Method Man as our intro music (which is 1/2 Raekwon by the way so topical).

[eagle9903]

according to a good poster on the other site, we are in good shape for Thomas Hamilton. Take for what's worth. That's be interesting.

[BCEaglesFan]

according to a good poster on the other site, we are in good shape for Thomas Hamilton. Take for what's worth. That's be interesting.

Not an athletic rebounder/shot-blocker, but I'll take him for his very good skills.

[twballgame9]

according to a good poster on the other site, we are in good shape for Thomas Hamilton. Take for what's worth. That's be interesting.

Not an athletic rebounder/shot-blocker, but I'll take him for his very good skills.

He plays a mean bass, but he has to be in his 60s now.

[twballgame9]

according to a good poster on the other site, we are in good shape for Thomas Hamilton. Take for what's worth. That's be interesting.

Father was the giant dude that played for the Celtics, eh. Guy that had like never played college hoop? He was like 7', 330 lbs. I liked that guy for the short time he was on the team.