That is really nice to hear HUSID on his size - 6'9 is key... and that likely means he's a legit 6'8
either way, he's got the height - now just needs some weight
Still would love to see them land another big to sit who's on the beefier end - HU will need an enforcer for games against teams like CofC who love to bully with size in the post
Way to go JWF!! I tell ya, there's not much more powerful in the recruiting game than fellow players recruiting each other - it's HUGE.
TC is a great move for both sides - really love that get - I don't think he's going to take over the conf, but he should be a super compliment to the team and help spread things out from the perimeter - I could see 2nd team-ish all-conf type production
P.S. I met a former Iona manager today - really great convo, and I learned quite a bit:
-> They have a lot of respect for the HU staff, and think they're doing a tremendous job - Mihalich is looked upon very favorably - Grasso referred him to HU to continue as a GA if he wanted because of that - they are impressed with the talent this staff lands, and think that the entire staff is top class
-> Said Iona takes TONS of fliers on guys every year - they are willing to take chances on guys most wouldn't touch (no shock to us) - they happily take guys with bad pasts, bad academics, bad personalities etc. - figure they have nothing to lose - the strategy is to have 1 or 2 leaders/good seeds who gel the team together during the season - said it's a very very tough job for the staff, and I said kudos to Cluess for keeping things together every year, not easy with challenging young men
-> Selling points are plenty of PT, the style of O offering freedom to score at will, a chance to play in the Garden at least once a year, a near lock to win 20 games, and a very high % chance of cutting nets and playing in the NCAAT
-> Echoed many of our sentiments about how ridiculous it's getting with mid major 'stars' up-transferring - said it's a foolish move most of the time - gave a great example of Antoine Mason who was an absolute stud at Niagara, bigger than most MAAC guards, but got attracted to going big - went to Auburn, faced SEC guards, and avg about 7pts a game - poof, what could've lead to a great Euro payday, has now turned him into an afterthought - I agree 100% - some of these kids get the wrong things in their heads, mostly lead by others/handlers
-> Agrees with us 100% that the coliseum should hold a regional tourney every year with the NY mids, and HU should sponsor/lead it - he was very excited about the Nova/HU game, and will be there to see the big event
-> Iona has budget challenges too, moreso than HU - can't even afford GA's - life of a mid major is brutal man
-> Has tremendous respect for the CAA, thinks it's on par with low level A10 - should be multi-bid league - they know it's a brutal gauntlet to win
-> All felt Grasso should've landed the QU job, and thought Pecora would jump at LIU Bklyn
Some other stuff too, but thought those things would be fun for you all to read.