All Things Class of 2015 Recruiting - Class Finally Complete? Nope Chris Obekpa visit

[howieramone]

You mean low percentage chucker?

What I mean is our chances of finishing ahead of Northwestern and Penn State will improve.

 

[HOOP DREAMS]

What I mean is our chances of finishing ahead of Northwestern and Penn State will improve.

Wheeeew..... and not so sure they would improve, considering the fine masonry work he did at Ill. State.

 

[Winasota Gopher]

So Pitino was in New York today it looked like. Is he done recruiting this class? Kinda peculiar to be out looking at top prospects for 2016 with a couple possible kids to sway in this class?

 

[HOOP DREAMS]

So Pitino was in New York today it looked like. Is he done recruiting this class? Kinda peculiar to be out looking at top prospects for 2016 with a couple possible kids to sway in this class?

Why? Can't you make phone calls from NY? He needs to be recruiting all classes.

 

[DeathClutch]

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[Winasota Gopher]

Why? Can't you make phone calls from NY? He needs to be recruiting all classes.

Yes he could, and I agree. Just thought 2015 might be a priority this late in the game if he was scrambling.

OR

He's got the last scholarship locked up so to speak and he's moving on. Either the kids decide or he moves on without another offer.

Hoping it's the latter.

 

[MadtownGopher]

I still think we are going to get Boucher. I think he commits on his official (sorry Oregon).

 

[HOOP DREAMS]

Yes he could, and I agree. Just thought 2015 might be a priority this late in the game if he was scrambling.

OR

He's got the last scholarship locked up so to speak and he's moving on. Either the kids decide or he moves on without another offer.

Hoping it's the latter.

My bad. I didn't read your post with that angle in mind... possible he has a good feeling he is going to land player 'A', or has player 'B' locked up and in his back pocket...

Interesting spring.

 

[cjbfbp]

Scorers?

Well, I meant that we had enough guards and wings. Whether they are scorers or chuckers (as another poster suggested) I don't know.

 

[cjbfbp]

I still think we are going to get Boucher. I think he commits on his official (sorry Oregon).

Hopefully from your lips to God's ears.

 

[GopherHole Staff]

GopherHole Q&A: After a Year in Prep School, Hopkins' Stephon Sharp Commits to Minnesota as Preferred Walk-On

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/508635?referrer_id=388419

 

[EG#9]

So Pitino was in New York today it looked like. Is he done recruiting this class? Kinda peculiar to be out looking at top prospects for 2016 with a couple possible kids to sway in this class?

I'd say it would be peculiar for him not be looking at top prospects for 2016. Dorsey had an unofficial visit to the U last June 29 and committed July 12. We're only a couple of months away from 2016 kids making decisions.

 

[MadtownGopher]

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[HOOP DREAMS]

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If Boucher commits to our squad, how long until they demote him to a 3 star?

 

[JimmyJamesMD]

If Boucher commits to our squad, how long until they demote him to a 3 star?

I think there is a macro that makes it happen instantaneously

 

[Go4]

 

[BleedGopher]

per Zags:

After visiting Kentucky over the weekend, junior college shooting guard Mychal Mulder committed to the Wildcats on Tuesday at a press conference.

The 6-foot-4, 185-pound sophomore from Vincennes College averaged 15.7 points and 6.4 rebounds while making 46.3 percent of his 3-pointers (88 of 190) last season. He’s rated a four-star prospect and the No. 13 JUCO player in the country by 247Sports’ composite ranking.

A native of Ontario, Canada, Mulder also considered Creighton, Indiana and Wichita State, but Kentucky won out, gaining its first pledge since November.

“They knew they were going to lose a number of guys to the draft; didn’t know exactly who until a couple weeks ago,” Vincennes assistant Brian Davis told Kyle Tucker of the Louisville Courier-Journal before the visit. “Losing both Harrisons and [Devin] Booker, they definitely have a need. When Kentucky showed serious interest, he definitely wanted to hear what they had to say.”

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/foll...co-shooting-guard-mulder-to-announce-tuesday/

Go Gophers!!

 

[howieramone]

so far it looks like Smart is only going after Mack (from the VCU recruits)

I snooped around a little bit, and it certainly appears Shaka is full up. Maybe next time scher215 passes by Coach P's office he'll put in a good word for Jordan Murphy. I know it's easier said than done, but a PF type like Murphy, either now or in the Class of 2016, and a future NBA scorer with is what at this time our final scholarship, should work IMHO.


EDIT: I believe Coach Young has a relationship and will deliver a wing who is a NBA type scorer. I have no idea who he is, nor have I seen him play.

 

[BJack4Life]

I don't remember how to post a tweet on here, but here is a link to a tweet from Mr. lynch. Thought it was interesting that Lofton was included in the group! Walk on? Last scholarship?

https://twitter.com/air_regiinald/status/593088742501548032

 

[MadtownGopher]

Hopefully walk on.

 

[scher215]

With it appearing more and more likely every day Billy Donovan is headed to OKC to coach the Thunder, have to wonder two things-

The topic of this thread is some new recruits and/or transfers could wind up available if they so choose to leave. For 2015, Florida currently has two PF's committed (both from FL), a SF from Florida, and a SG from Arkansas. While the likelihood of leaving Florida for MN is not high, system wise it could certainly make sense for a lot of these kids currently there under Donovan.

I won't even mention the other side of this, who potentially replaces Billy

 

[Blitzkrieg]

With it appearing more and more likely every day Billy Donovan is headed to OKC to coach the Thunder, have to wonder two things-

The topic of this thread is some new recruits and/or transfers could wind up available if they so choose to leave. For 2015, Florida currently has two PF's committed (both from FL), a SF from Florida, and a SG from Arkansas. While the likelihood of leaving Florida for MN is not high, system wise it could certainly make sense for a lot of these kids currently there under Donovan.

I won't even mention the other side of this, who potentially replaces Billy

Oh no! Don't even mention the infamous Pitino rumor mill thread please...but I recognize its only a matter of minutes.

 

[Jigga]

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere, but Amelia Rayno on the Gophers and Malik Ellison....

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/301446511.html

 

[station19]

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere, but Amelia Rayno on the Gophers and Malik Ellison....

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/301446511.html

And from the comment section of course:

thescout Apr. 29, 15
2:01 PM
way too much drama over pitino's hoard of 3 star recruits.

 

[scher215]

And from the comment section of course:

THE SCOUT!!!!!!!

 

[station19]

Yeah, gotta check those comment sections once in awhile.

 

[HOOP DREAMS]

And from the comment section of course:

Haha.

 

[thesanfordman]

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere, but Amelia Rayno on the Gophers and Malik Ellison....

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/301446511.html

Lol because we all know Amelia knows so much about recruiting...

 

[Nate]

@AmeliaRayno: Malik Ellison confirmed to me that he is choosing his college destination on Friday.

 

[Tommy Flanagan]

Lol because we all know Amelia knows so much about recruiting...

She is spot on with this one.