All Things 2014 Basketball Recruiting Thread

GopherFan88 · Jul 15, 2013

Rashad was meant as an example

Johnnyboy18 · Jul 15, 2013

GopherFan88 said:
Rashad was meant as an example

If the new coach does not want the player they can't accept the offer from the previous staff.

Hollinsanity · Jul 15, 2013

station19 · Jul 15, 2013

Hollinsanity said:
Haven’t seen anyone update the list in awhile, I’m sure I missed a few. And make sure to show these guys some Maroon and Gold love on Twitter!

2014 Gophers Offers:

Tyus Jones; 5* PG; Apple Valley, MN.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Tyus-Jones-105782
Twitter: @TyusJones06

Reid Travis; 4* PF; Minneapolis, MN
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...avis-126012;_ylt=AipkPlolxLWmW2PEEIHqNOHXO5B4
Twitter: @Reid_Travis_22

Rashad Vaugn; 5* SG; Minneapolis, MN (via Nevada).
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...ughn-122035;_ylt=AvVNq0K54rSkCTJy9huoocXXO5B4
Twitter: @ShowtimeMr

Isaiah Whitehead; 5* SG; Brooklyn, NY.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...head-120978;_ylt=AskmuUMHOxp8kjkasue3qO7XO5B4
Twitter: @Isaiah_W15

Terry Larrier; 4* SF; Malvern, PA.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...rier-142700;_ylt=Apo9Ug.ZubkhbYyqiBUtHv_XO5B4
Twitter: @TLTrey5

Josh Perkins; 4* PG; Huntington, WV.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...kins-126836;_ylt=AgRk2UxoULHAJp3psU.HsmXXO5B4
Twitter: @JoshPerkins03

Kaleb Joseph; 4* PG; Ashburnham, MA.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...seph-127813;_ylt=ArxPXjPF3Q0VxhwLzTuTMw7XO5B4

Goodluck Okonoboh; 4* C; Wilbraham, MA.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...oboh-116530;_ylt=AkdNxQAdmnwIUx4SPsYvUNDXO5B4

Dominique Collier; commited to Colorado.

Sandy Cohen; 4* PG; Seymour, WI.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...ohen-151556;_ylt=Aj0V6Sd7HSbWfih1AAtM63PXO5B4
Twitter: @SandyCohenIII (??)

Tory Miller; 3* PF; New Hamption, NH.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...ller-114157;_ylt=ApXm_ZlnBNaWxPBmFSs6V8XXO5B4

Jalyn Patterson; 3* PG; Montverde, FL.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...rson-132101;_ylt=AighYbX1LGaBORdLIXhw7XfXO5B4

Abdul-Malik Abu; 4* PF; Meriden, NH.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...-Abu-133045;_ylt=AspQk9GlI.sp11.gHucZi2TXO5B4

Wade Baldwin; 3* SG; Metuchen, NJ.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...dwin-139173;_ylt=AipfHUbLx5KRrNO1apcXe.rXO5B4

Marial Shayok; 3* SF; Blairston, NJ.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...ayok-146269;_ylt=At0fU5cC83faUvpWPsmbWlTXO5B4

Tyler Ulis; 4* PG; Chicago, IL.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...Ulis-134603;_ylt=AhJaT4p_r8Jl6obPOamErorXO5B4

Josh Martin; 3* PF; Bothell, WA.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...rtin-131250;_ylt=AuCzHgTEtDBbVrB707hElVTXO5B4

Keith Pinckney; 3* PG; Lithonia, GA.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Keith-Pinckney-134473

Chinanu Onuaku; 3* C; Upper Marlboro, MD.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...uaku-142797;_ylt=AnYNhnwPR4xw2GH4tdp5nXrXO5B4

JaQuan Newton; 4* PG; Philadelphia, PA.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...wton-129978;_ylt=AjrUyvdE6_vaMW_yrT0uW1TXO5B4
Twitter: @J_Newton20

JP Macura; 3* SG; Lakeville, MN
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...cura-140291;_ylt=AoMNFtnkuZsHO0R23hSTOTzXO5B4
Twitter: @jpmacura

Josh Cunningham; 4* SF; Chicago, IL.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...gham-139439;_ylt=AgrtPmruBZBbiqmhAzb4szTXO5B4

Paul White; 4* SF; Chicago, IL.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballr...hite-119661;_ylt=Atfw3OHPBPv7MUNrPhUaW0_XO5B4

I don't see how we would have room for all of them.

Hollinsanity · Jul 15, 2013

station19 said:
I don't see how we would have room for all of them.

I cross-checked all of them with people on Twitter such as Ryan James and Alex Kline and I believe all of the above have outstanding offers from the Gophers. And I'm no recruiting expert, but it seems counter intuitive to me to offer all these 3* players from out of state when it seems we have a decent chance at guys like Travis, Whitehead, Newton, Vaughn, and Perkins. And we only have three or four scholarships to offer, right?

howieramone · Jul 15, 2013

Hollinsanity said:
I cross-checked all of them with people on Twitter such as Ryan James and Alex Kline and I believe all of the above have outstanding offers from the Gophers. And I'm no recruiting expert, but it seems counter intuitive to me to offer all these 3* players from out of state when it seems we have a decent chance at guys like Travis, Whitehead, Newton, Vaughn, and Perkins. And we only have three or four scholarships to offer, right?

We have 4 scholarships in hand, and a somewhat better chance than usual of another one or two becoming available come spring. I don't understand Coach P.'s approach either, but some things you simply have to take on faith. I will say I believe Coach P. has a very good feel at this time, whether the additional one or two scholarships will come into play. He knows what he's doing.

Coolew01 · Jul 15, 2013

Any idea what could be happening?

Johnnyboy18 · Jul 15, 2013

Coolew01 said:
Any idea what could be happening?

Pretty sure it is football.

futuregopher · Jul 15, 2013

https://twitter.com/ryanjamesmn/status/356859688882675712

GopherDude · Jul 15, 2013

Coolew01 said:
Any idea what could be happening?

Hmm... very interesting, hopefully someone knows something! My guess, another facilities announcement!

burton34 · Jul 15, 2013

futuregopher said:
https://twitter.com/ryanjamesmn/status/356859688882675712

Thanks for sharing. That's awesome to hear!

futuregopher · Jul 15, 2013

Amelia story http://m.startribune.com/?id=215563611

Parski1 · Jul 15, 2013

Per @RyanJamesMN
Rashad Vaughn confirmed what he's said for a long time and that's about his decision likely happening next spring, after his year at Findlay

GopherFan88 · Jul 15, 2013

Ryan James Talk gopher recruiting on this podcast
http://talkgopherbuckets.tumblr.com/post/55476005047/if-you-dont-want-to-hear-about-recruiting-this

BleedGopher · Jul 15, 2013

per Doogie:

Gophers coach Richard Pitino flew commercial on the first leg of the weekend's recruiting trip. I thought this would be the weekend that he took advantage of his $50,000 private jet allowance. Maybe he did, but not from the get-go. In the last week, Pitino watched prospects in AAU events in Philadelphia, South Carolina, and Indianapolis.

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/...t_a_matter_of_time_before_Pekovic_signs071513

Go Gophers!!

alchemy2u · Jul 15, 2013

BleedGopher said:
per Doogie:

Gophers coach Richard Pitino flew commercial on the first leg of the weekend's recruiting trip. I thought this would be the weekend that he took advantage of his $50,000 private jet allowance. Maybe he did, but not from the get-go. In the last week, Pitino watched prospects in AAU events in Philadelphia, South Carolina, and Indianapolis.

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/...t_a_matter_of_time_before_Pekovic_signs071513

Go Gophers!!

Why? Why would he use his private jet funds on pre-planned trips that he can easily schedule on commercial flights? The private jet is more for quick trips that he needs to fit into his schedule - easy in/easy out. More like the time when Izzo flew in right after a NCAA game, he couldn't have made the trip on a commercial flight.

Cayman · Jul 16, 2013

GopherFan88 said:
Ryan James Talk gopher recruiting on this podcast
http://talkgopherbuckets.tumblr.com/post/55476005047/if-you-dont-want-to-hear-about-recruiting-this

Worth listening to. Ryan James said an SEC coach told him he feels that Sandy Cohen is pretty much a lock to Minnesota. Seemed a little odd to me because he has been vocal about how much he likes Marquette. James says he mentioned this to the coach and the coach said, "If he loves Marquette so much, why hasn't he committed yet?" Not sure that's a great argument for why he wouldn't go there though.

Also kinda wondering, if we were in good shape with Cohen, would we have offered Macura? It seems like as long as we have a good shot a Newton/Whitehead or Perkins/Vaughn package, and then hopefully adding a forward like Reid Travis or Paul White or something, I have a hard time seeing a situation where we would take both Cohen and Macura, and that possibly Macura was offered because they don't feel good about Cohen? Pure speculation on my part, might be completely off-base. Might very well just be the staff offering multiple players at one position instead of putting all their eggs in one basket.

Twinsfan007 · Jul 16, 2013

Cayman said:
Worth listening to. Ryan James said an SEC coach told him he feels that Sandy Cohen is pretty much a lock to Minnesota. Seemed a little odd to me because he has been vocal about how much he likes Marquette. James says he mentioned this to the coach and the coach said, "If he loves Marquette so much, why hasn't he committed yet?" Not sure that's a great argument for why he wouldn't go there though.

Also kinda wondering, if we were in good shape with Cohen, would we have offered Macura? It seems like as long as we have a good shot a Newton/Whitehead or Perkins/Vaughn package, and then hopefully adding a forward like Reid Travis or Paul White or something, I have a hard time seeing a situation where we would take both Cohen and Macura, and that possibly Macura was offered because they don't feel good about Cohen? Pure speculation on my part, might be completely off-base. Might very well just be the staff offering multiple players at one position instead of putting all their eggs in one basket.

I listened to it too and it was very interesting. I'm torn between if I want Perkins/Vaughn or Whitehead/Newton package. On one hand the Perkins/Vaughn could lead us deep into the tourney but on the other hand they will probably only stay one year and it sounds like Whitehead/Newton would stay 4. I guess this is a good dilemma to have but I just wish we could have both!

MadtownGopher · Jul 16, 2013

Cayman said:
Worth listening to. Ryan James said an SEC coach told him he feels that Sandy Cohen is pretty much a lock to Minnesota. Seemed a little odd to me because he has been vocal about how much he likes Marquette. James says he mentioned this to the coach and the coach said, "If he loves Marquette so much, why hasn't he committed yet?" Not sure that's a great argument for why he wouldn't go there though.

Also kinda wondering, if we were in good shape with Cohen, would we have offered Macura? It seems like as long as we have a good shot a Newton/Whitehead or Perkins/Vaughn package, and then hopefully adding a forward like Reid Travis or Paul White or something, I have a hard time seeing a situation where we would take both Cohen and Macura, and that possibly Macura was offered because they don't feel good about Cohen? Pure speculation on my part, might be completely off-base. Might very well just be the staff offering multiple players at one position instead of putting all their eggs in one basket.

Cohen is a 6'6 PG that could also play wing. JP is a wing. They could easily play together. Might take us out of the running for one of the PG/Wing package deals though, especially if we get Reid as well. Or maybe someone like Oto transfers to open up another scholarship. Good problem to have I suppose if all those guys are seriously interested in committing to Minnesota.

GopherDude · Jul 16, 2013

Twinsfan007 said:
I listened to it too and it was very interesting. I'm torn between if I want Perkins/Vaughn or Whitehead/Newton package. On one hand the Perkins/Vaughn could lead us deep into the tourney but on the other hand they will probably only stay one year and it sounds like Whitehead/Newton would stay 4. I guess this is a good dilemma to have but I just wish we could have both!

I don't see whitehead staying more than two or three years... and if Newton plays the way he did in Peach Jam I don't see him staying more than three years.

All I ever hear when it comes to Cohen is Marquette. I heard that Buzz has made him a huge focus for 2014 so I think that's where he ends up!

Gopher Warrior · Jul 16, 2013

GopherDude said:
All I ever hear when it comes to Cohen is Marquette. I heard that Buzz has made him a huge focus for 2014 so I think that's where he ends up!

If you look back at my posts over the last 2.5 months I've consistently said Cohen is a good fit at Minnesota and I see him there more than Marquette. Granted, I've been in the minority on that view and ultimately anything could happen, but my view on it hasn't changed - still see Cohen at Minnesota as a good fit.

As the next several weeks progress there are variables and the domino effect in play so anything goes.. but, as I said a couple of months ago my best guess would still be Cohen at the U.

He could help a little at point I suppose, but in college see him as a wing (but one that can handle the ball and pass it, so to a degree it's semantics).

JDGopher · Jul 16, 2013

Gopher Warrior said:
If you look back at my posts over the last 2.5 months I've consistently said Cohen is a good fit at Minnesota and I see him there more than Marquette. Granted, I've been in the minority on that view and ultimately anything could happen, but my view on it hasn't changed - still see Cohen at Minnesota as a good fit.

As the next several weeks progress there are variables and the domino effect in play so anything goes.. but, as I said a couple of months ago my best guess would still be Cohen at the U.

He could help a little at point I suppose, but in college see him as a wing (but one that can handle the ball and pass it, so to a degree it's semantics).

On the Talk Gopher Buckets podcast, Ryan James mentioned that he spoke with an SEC Coach who said that he thinks Cohen will end up at MN. When asked why, the coaches response was basically "because Cohen keeps saying Marquette is his favorite... if they really wanted him, why haven't they gotten him to commit yet?" or something along those lines.

Just thought that was interesting speculation from a college coach... I am hopeful we can land him because it seems, like GW says above, that he projects as a versatile wing. Of course, I'm only judging from what I've seen on youtube and read/heard from others, but guys with that size who can handle and pass are definitely valuable.

Winasota Gopher · Jul 16, 2013

I dont really like Cohen's game from the tapes I've seen... He looks slower than I would suspect a Pitino system would want out of a PG.

I will say, however, I've only watched the mixtape that had him playing in the Bay Conference, which isn't going to be the toughest competition. I've only read and heard he is tearing it up in EYBL so that has to mean he is skilled. Plan on making it to a couple of his games this season as I'm not too far away from him.

BleedGopher · Jul 16, 2013

Larrier Adds High-Major Offers (UPDATED)

The 6-foot-8 Team Scan small forward has picked up offers from Arizona, UConn, VCU, SMU and LSU in recent days, Team Scan coach Terrance “Munch” Williams told SNY.tv at the Peach jam.

UConn head coach Kevin Ollie, VCU head coach Shaka Smart, Arizona’s Sean Miller and Book Richardson, SMU’s Larry Brown and LSU’s Johnny Jones all watched Larrier at Peach Jam.

“There have been so many different schools coming, and every day it’s someone else,” Williams said.

“So at the end of the day, we’re going to just look at everything at the end of July and see what’s on the table. Look at coaching staffs, players/personnel, academics, location, all of the above and try and make sure he makes the right decision before school season starts.”

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/larrier-adds-arizona-uconn-vcu-offers/

Go Gophers!!

MadtownGopher · Jul 16, 2013

Gopher Warrior said:
If you look back at my posts over the last 2.5 months I've consistently said Cohen is a good fit at Minnesota and I see him there more than Marquette. Granted, I've been in the minority on that view and ultimately anything could happen, but my view on it hasn't changed - still see Cohen at Minnesota as a good fit.

As the next several weeks progress there are variables and the domino effect in play so anything goes.. but, as I said a couple of months ago my best guess would still be Cohen at the U.

He could help a little at point I suppose, but in college see him as a wing (but one that can handle the ball and pass it, so to a degree it's semantics).

So are you saying in your opinion Cohen's game would fit better with Minnesota, or have you heard rumblings that Minnesota is actually more in contention than Cohen has publicly stated? Just wondering if you have any inside info.

Since you are a Marquette fan and so am I, I'm curious what you have been hearing about Looney and Stone. Where do you see them ending up?

Gopher Warrior · Jul 16, 2013

MadtownGopher said:
So are you saying in your opinion Cohen's game would fit better with Minnesota, or have you heard rumblings that Minnesota is actually more in contention than Cohen has publicly stated? Just wondering if you have any inside info.

Since you are a Marquette fan and so am I, I'm curious what you have been hearing about Looney and Stone. Where do you see them ending up?

Cohen - Several angles to it, but you never know. Things can change quickly.

Looney - Has always been a guy that was unlikely for MU, so not a surprise they're not "in it".. but where to? Don't know. Would say Duke if forced to pick.

Diamond - MU is still in play. Many possibilities.

GopherHomer · Jul 16, 2013

We should start an "All Things Marquette Recruiting Thread."

bga1 · Jul 16, 2013

GopherFan88 said:
Ryan James Talk gopher recruiting on this podcast
http://talkgopherbuckets.tumblr.com/post/55476005047/if-you-dont-want-to-hear-about-recruiting-this

Thanks GopherFan88- that was a great link. I could never have imagined before somebody having a discussion that would last 15 -20 minutes going over a seemingly endless list of Gopher basketball offers- kids that are pretty interested. Love it. Thank you Richard Pitino!

Blackhammer · Jul 16, 2013

GopherHomer said:
We should start an "All Things Marquette Recruiting Thread."

I have no problem with some recruiting tidbits involving Marquette or any schools in states bordering us. It interesting the top player in Wisconsin and one of the top nationally is going outstate.

futuregopher · Jul 16, 2013

Wouldn't mind getting this kid

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