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Not super at anything but good at everything who does that remind you of? Thanks for the feedback and keep it coming!
 
Jason Svoboda said:
We're due, right?
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I mean… I guess? Not every team in the Valley has recruited a player with the abilities of Key and JakeLa. So I’d say we’ve actually been pretty fortunate all things considered.

My hope is that we can actually take advantage this time around. If this guy is as good as advertised - he’s a piece to build around. Unfortunately it was too little too late with Key and JakeLa. Never were able to see it fully materialize.

The only player I can recall getting near this much attention would be Key - but he was in a lot different market. It’s not like Knoxville was singing his praises every single week. So to be in that market making noise is nice.
 

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SycamoreStateofMind said:
I mean… I guess? Not every team in the Valley has recruited a player with the abilities of Key and JakeLa. So I’d say we’ve actually been pretty fortunate all things considered.

My hope is that we can actually take advantage this time around. If this guy is as good as advertised - he’s a piece to build around. Unfortunately it was too little too late with Key and JakeLa. Never were able to see it fully materialize.

The only player I can recall getting near this much attention would be Key - but he was in a lot different market. It’s not like Knoxville was singing his praises every single week. So to be in that market making noise is nice.
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I would say the problem the last several years hasn’t been getting a really good talent (i.e. LaRavia, Key, Barnes, Scott). The problem has been roster spots 4-13. The depth has been lacking. Our starting five was pretty solid the last two years, but when you’re supporting cast is Cobie Barnes and back up center is Ndaw… that’s been the issue.

I was impressed with talent JS was able to identify in what his first two months of recruiting?? I’m optimistic about what we can do the next few years.
 
SycamoreBlue3209 said:
I would say the problem the last several years hasn’t been getting a really good talent (i.e. LaRavia, Key, Barnes, Scott). The problem has been roster spots 4-13. The depth has been lacking. Our starting five was pretty solid the last two years, but when you’re supporting cast is Cobie Barnes and back up center is Ndaw… that’s been the issue.

I was impressed with talent JS was able to identify in what his first two months of recruiting?? I’m optimistic about what we can do the next few years.
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Agreed we will have a great base of players to start with next year and hopefully beyond!
 
SycamoreBlue3209 said:
I would say the problem the last several years hasn’t been getting a really good talent (i.e. LaRavia, Key, Barnes, Scott). The problem has been roster spots 4-13. The depth has been lacking. Our starting five was pretty solid the last two years, but when you’re supporting cast is Cobie Barnes and back up center is Ndaw… that’s been the issue.

I was impressed with talent JS was able to identify in what his first two months of recruiting?? I’m optimistic about what we can do the next few years.
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No doubt.
 
SycamoreStateofMind said:
I mean… I guess? Not every team in the Valley has recruited a player with the abilities of Key and JakeLa. So I’d say we’ve actually been pretty fortunate all things considered.

My hope is that we can actually take advantage this time around. If this guy is as good as advertised - he’s a piece to build around. Unfortunately it was too little too late with Key and JakeLa. Never were able to see it fully materialize.

The only player I can recall getting near this much attention would be Key - but he was in a lot different market. It’s not like Knoxville was singing his praises every single week. So to be in that market making noise is nice.
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Both Key and LaRavia fell into our laps to be fair. Key was a late discovery in a cycle and Jake was committed at SEMO and it took a coaching change and most programs having no more schollies for us to get him for the most part.
 

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sycamorebacker said:
And Bird.
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Not completely true; he was being recruited pretty heavily by Hodges BEFORE Hodges came to ISU and after - IIRC, LB's "short list" was iu, purdue, ISU and I believe Kentucky or Louisville

but the Trees were pursuing him and Hodges spent a fair amount of time re-recruiting him after to came to his senses and left the monroe county reform school
 

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SycamoreStateofMind said:
Gezzus filled it up… that’s a good nights work. So I’d assume he looked pretty good then huh?
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I certainly was pleased with what I saw. Not a jumper but has a lot of skills and a triple threat with the ball in his hands. On 3's and FT's, his shooting is really sweet.
Definitely an inside player that is dangerous at the 3 line.
Imagine a cross of Jay Tunnell and Cooper Neese? (Sorry, I like to blend players for comparisons since each individual player is unique)

Richards HS had at least one guard that could really shoot and they could drive the ball. Isn't that Carl Richard's HS?
 
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sycamorebacker said:
I certainly was pleased with what I saw. Not a jumper but has a lot of skills and a triple threat with the ball in his hands. On 3's and FT's, his shooting is really sweet.
Definitely an inside player that is dangerous at the 3 line.
Imagine a cross of Jay Tunnell and Cooper Neese? (Sorry, I like to blend players for comparisons since each individual player is unique)

Richards HS had at least one guard that could really shoot and they could drive the ball. Isn't that Carl Richard's HS?
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I think so - sounds right.
 
sycamorebacker said:
I certainly was pleased with what I saw. Not a jumper but has a lot of skills and a triple threat with the ball in his hands. On 3's and FT's, his shooting is really sweet.
Definitely an inside player that is dangerous at the 3 line.
Imagine a cross of Jay Tunnell and Cooper Neese? (Sorry, I like to blend players for comparisons since each individual player is unique)

Richards HS had at least one guard that could really shoot and they could drive the ball. Isn't that Carl Richard's HS?
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Isn't it (Carl) Richard's High?

https://gosycamores.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/carl-richard/2398
 
Had 21 in their latest game, a win.

Was supposed to have a game this morning but it was cancelled (I assume COVID but not sure which team)
 
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