MBB recruits 2015

[garyg]

I think Samuel would be very nice addition...would give us some size at guard the year after Green graduates and hopefully he will work diligently on his shot the year he sits out...not sure if there is anything better that staff is still working on?? Buie and Foreman report to Hofstra on 6/24 and will be taking summer classes

[Polito]

Yeah let's put some perspective on a guy like Samuel:

6'4 200lbs
Brooklyn HS star
3 * player
Rivals 150
PLAYED for UConn (did not ride the pine)
Was the heir apparent to Shabazz Napier (considered the next go to star point)
OFFERS: Cincy, Dayton, Iowa St, Louisville, Oregon St, Penn St, Pitt, URI, Rutgers, Temple, Tennesee, and Nova

And some want to question this kids value to HU because he didn't put up 20+ for a national title team? Um ok.

I don't believe the kid forgot how to play ball - perhaps he just didn't flourish in that system, that environment, that school, that staff, that team, who the heck knows - could be anything - but in actuality he's leaving with a good rep for being a guy who scored key points in key situations and played well for his minutes

Now granted the other side is he could just not be a player who translates great in college - that def happens - but he's absolutely worth the shot here

And lets not act like HU couldn't use a guy who brings size and experience/maturity to the guard spot... And most likely pretty good talent as well - if staff feels he's still got 'it' then rock and roll he could be a huge get

[Cards]

This was my quote from several days ago:

"He had better be a great defender and ball handler/passer......played 20 min per game last year areraging 3 PPG. Had no 3-pointers all season. Obviously not a shooter"

I was not questioning the kids potential value to HU - only the type of scorer he might be. Are we looking for a guy who is a sure fire knock down shooter - no I don't think that the case. Do I think he could contribute - of course I do....just saying that he is likely not to be a 20 ppg guy. I would be happy to have him on the team and I'm sure he would make us better.

I guess my comment sounded like I was questioning the entire package - which it was not meant to.

Edit - i just had a chance to look at some hs video of TS. While his main offensive attributes seem to be driving, ball handling, and passing, he does show a decent 3 point shot. So I assume he either hits a low percentage of 3s or was told by UConn staff that he is not to take any 3s (maybe because other shooters were more reliable). In any case, he can shoot the 3, maybe he justs needs more consistency (lots of practice and help from Speedy could help there).

[bobe13]

Man, things are really quiet now

[cactus]

still no news on who is leaving? it's almost the middle of june

[stuball888]

I think the first week in July the 2015-2016 rosters are posted on the website

[HUSID80]

Any word on how the visits went? Have not seen that they signed with any one else? Also Iona seems to be mentioned with EVERY kid! How many scholarships do they have???? AMAZING!

[garyg]

Asked JAM how visits went and he responded, "good, more work to do"

Love to see us land this kid Samuel...would give us a nice group of guards his jr year [Samuel, Bernardi, Buie, & Foreman] Speaking of Buie he finished up very strong in HS playoffs & a number of Allstar type games following the HS season...with hard work and good coaching look for Buie to be top PG in CAA JR year...he & Foreman are reporting to campus on 6/24....

[Polito]

all good Cards, know what you're saying - and to be fair, he wasn't a big scorer at UConn, and just because he played there doesn't mean he'll be a star here...we've been down that road many times, and just recently with a 4* from UConn who never got over his injuries

Just balancing that thought with the other facts around what he brings to the table

At any rate, even if Samuel comes aboard, HU needs to find a lights-out shooter / game-changing scorer in this next class

[cactus]

I think they're hoping wright foreman is that guy

[ProudofPride]

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 17m17 minutes ago
Demetrius Dyson told @CBSSports he will visit Hofstra Thursday and Chattanooga Sunday. Unofficial visit at UT Martin today. EKU also in mix.

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status ... 0513060867

[Jojogunne]

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 17m17 minutes ago
Demetrius Dyson told @CBSSports he will visit Hofstra Thursday and Chattanooga Sunday. Unofficial visit at UT Martin today. EKU also in mix.

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status ... 0513060867

We are what you would call an "outlier" among the schools Dyson is considering.

[bobe13]

http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m- ... 54615.html

I am not overly impressed with the guy

[garyg]

If we have a choice would rather have Samuel then Dyson...

[daHUPride]

http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m- ... 54615.html

I am not overly impressed with the guy

Profile says he is a pre-med major - might help Hofstra

[bobe13]

http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m- ... 54615.html

I am not overly impressed with the guy

Profile says he is a pre-med major - might help Hofstra

Only if he is allowed to work on our injured players LOL

[daHUPride]

http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m- ... 54615.html

I am not overly impressed with the guy

Profile says he is a pre-med major - might help Hofstra

Only if he is allowed to work on our injured players LOL

talk about job security

[garyg]

3 guys visiting this weekend---2 transfers and 1 2016'----2 official and 1 unofficial

[stuball888]

Campus looks great. The tulips are in bloom and the camps are already underway.Cmon JAM seal the deal.

[HUSID80]

On who Stu? Who's coming in this weekend? The CT kid already visited. Based on this information it does not look like he's coming.