Dave Telep impressed with Cory Joseph's D and passing ability

[BleedGopher]

per this update from ScoutHoops.com:

Cory Joseph, PG, Grassroots Canada: If you spend enough time with Avery Bradley, his mentality is bound to rub off on you. Joseph looked Keith Appling dead in the eye Saturday night in the playoffs and took a page out of the Bradley book. He contested Appling right from the jump and set the tone for Grassroots win with a defensive effort of serious magnitude. While locking up on defense, he zipped passes to teammates and set the table. It was the best game we’ve seen him play. His effort should send the message: you don’t have to score to be super on the circuit. Joseph finished with four points, the win and tons of respect.

http://minnesota.scout.com/a.z?s=176&p=2&c=867180

Go Gophers!!

 

[BrewsterBooster]

What are out chances with Cory Joseph? Has he visited his brother here?

 

[Saber]

He did an interview maybe a month ago, and it sounded like the Gophers were not high on his list. Ohio State sounded like the most likely choice if he came to the big 10, but if I were a betting man, I'd say Texas is the most likely spot for him to end up.

I'm more hopeful for Vander Blue, though he'll be a tough get too

 

[GophersOnTheRise]

He did an interview maybe a month ago, and it sounded like the Gophers were not high on his list. Ohio State sounded like the most likely choice if he came to the big 10, but if I were a betting man, I'd say Texas is the most likely spot for him to end up.

I'm more hopeful for Vander Blue, though he'll be a tough get too

If I'm thinking of the same interview, it was by someone associated with Ohio State so of course he's going to say good things about them and not mention much about us. I don't think you should read too much into that interview.

 

[Saskatchewan Gopher]

Louisville or Texas, but I hope Gophers.

 

[Saber]

If I'm thinking of the same interview, it was by someone associated with Ohio State so of course he's going to say good things about them and not mention much about us. I don't think you should read too much into that interview.

I know that the editorial part of it would be pro-buckeyes, but the actual quotes from Cory made it sound like the Gophers were an unlikely choice for him.

Here is the link to the GH thread: http://www.forums.gopherhole.com/boards/showthread.php?t=5353


"Since his arrival in the United States, junior Cory Joseph has emerged as one of the premier floor generals in the country. Ohio State, and several others are giving chase.


Ever since his arrival at Henderson (NV) Findlay Prep, Cory Joseph has emerged as one of the top point guard recruits in the class of 2010. Although he was known by some American programs and evaluators before making the move from Canada, his play at Findlay and with his summer team Grassroots Canada has really put the junior point guard on the map..

“With my high school we’ve been pretty much going nonstop. We do a lot of conditioning so I feel like I’m ready,” said Joseph. “The playing has helped me a lot too. We play every day and there’s more exposure than in Canada. We really go hard every day.”

A lead guard with excellent size, Joseph is also well known as a dangerous net stripper from beyond the three point line. This spring he’s showed off much improved explosiveness to the basket and it’s not surprising that many of the top programs in the nation are calling on him.

“I’m pretty open. There are a lot of schools reacuriting me right now,” said Joseph. “Louisville, Ohio State, UNLV, Memphis, Arkansas, Texas Tech, Texas and Texas A&M. It’s been all over the place and there’s a bunch more.”

According to Joseph, the Buckeyes have been a constant in his recruitment.

“I like them a lot and they say they love me. Coach Major has been recruiting me,” said Joseph of the Buckeyes. “I actually went there when Minnesota played there. I checked it out a bit and liked what I saw.”

Speaking of his brother, Minnesota freshman Devoe Joseph, the younger Joseph says that playing with him isn’t necessarily something that is a priority at this point.

“Sure everybody would like to play with their brother,” told Buckeye Sports. “I’m always open to what is best for me though.”

For now, Joseph is focusing on a strong run on the grassroots basketball circuit. He plans to narrow things down towards the end of the summer before taking visits and making a fall decision.

“I know that it’s going to be a lot harder hard and different in college,” said Joseph of looking ahead to college. “At home you are the man and get all the shots, but you get to college you have to switch. I’ve learned that you have to be ready for whatever.”"

 

[GophersOnTheRise]

I know that the editorial part of it would be pro-buckeyes, but the actual quotes from Cory made it sound like the Gophers were an unlikely choice for him.

Here is the link to the GH thread: http://www.forums.gopherhole.com/boards/showthread.php?t=5353


"Since his arrival in the United States, junior Cory Joseph has emerged as one of the premier floor generals in the country. Ohio State, and several others are giving chase.


Ever since his arrival at Henderson (NV) Findlay Prep, Cory Joseph has emerged as one of the top point guard recruits in the class of 2010. Although he was known by some American programs and evaluators before making the move from Canada, his play at Findlay and with his summer team Grassroots Canada has really put the junior point guard on the map..

“With my high school we’ve been pretty much going nonstop. We do a lot of conditioning so I feel like I’m ready,” said Joseph. “The playing has helped me a lot too. We play every day and there’s more exposure than in Canada. We really go hard every day.”

A lead guard with excellent size, Joseph is also well known as a dangerous net stripper from beyond the three point line. This spring he’s showed off much improved explosiveness to the basket and it’s not surprising that many of the top programs in the nation are calling on him.

“I’m pretty open. There are a lot of schools reacuriting me right now,” said Joseph. “Louisville, Ohio State, UNLV, Memphis, Arkansas, Texas Tech, Texas and Texas A&M. It’s been all over the place and there’s a bunch more.”

According to Joseph, the Buckeyes have been a constant in his recruitment.

“I like them a lot and they say they love me. Coach Major has been recruiting me,” said Joseph of the Buckeyes. “I actually went there when Minnesota played there. I checked it out a bit and liked what I saw.”

Speaking of his brother, Minnesota freshman Devoe Joseph, the younger Joseph says that playing with him isn’t necessarily something that is a priority at this point.

“Sure everybody would like to play with their brother,” told Buckeye Sports. “I’m always open to what is best for me though.”

For now, Joseph is focusing on a strong run on the grassroots basketball circuit. He plans to narrow things down towards the end of the summer before taking visits and making a fall decision.

“I know that it’s going to be a lot harder hard and different in college,” said Joseph of looking ahead to college. “At home you are the man and get all the shots, but you get to college you have to switch. I’ve learned that you have to be ready for whatever.”"

Given that it was associated with Ohio State, it is possible that Cory was saying things that would satisfy the interviewer and it's also possible that they excluded quotes that weren't pro-buckeyes. I see what you're saying though...I'm just not going to let that article worry me too much and I still hope we're high on his list.

 

[tjgopher]

I know that the editorial part of it would be pro-buckeyes, but the actual quotes from Cory made it sound like the Gophers were an unlikely choice for him.

“Sure everybody would like to play with their brother,” told Buckeye Sports. “I’m always open to what is best for me though.”

He comes right out and says "Sure, everybody would like to play with their brother" and you call that a negative? I would call that a positive.

 

[underground629]

From that interview I think the tone is pretty obvious that Minnesota is not exactly a favorite. The thing about Devoe made it sound like he would enjoy playing with his brother somewhat but it won't influence his decision much. That's why he said the part about whatever is best for him.