2019 Oral Commits

sirthought · 09-22-2018, 08:47 PM

Yeah the 2016 might not have had guys drafted as seniors but all of their starters are either in the NBA (Hart, Brunson, Arcidiacono), or had played some time in the NBA (Ochefu, Jenkins). Booth was injured later. That roster was loaded with pro players.

The 2014 Huskies also had Rodney Purvis who took a cup of coffee with the Magic.

**XUGRAD80** · 09-22-2018, 08:54 PM

Rocket Watts (G) to Michigan State.....no surprise

Jalen Thomas (C) to UMass....somewhat of a surprise, he was thought to be 100% X at one point

With 4 commits in the fold, We will undoubtedly see more kids that X was recruiting for 2019 now start going to other schools. Nothing to be surprised or concerned about. X has already filled some needs and schools always puts out many more offers than they have spaces for. X still has two scholarships available but it wouldn’t surprise me if at least one was left open, possibly both.

**GIMMFD** · 09-22-2018, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by MITTENMUSKIE16

Wasn’t josh Hart drafted?

Hart was drafted in 2017, not 2016 when Nova won!

Originally Posted by sirthought

Yeah the 2016 might not have had guys drafted as seniors but all of their starters are either in the NBA (Hart, Brunson, Arcidiacono), or had played some time in the NBA (Ochefu, Jenkins). Booth was injured later. That roster was loaded with pro players.

The 2014 Huskies also had Rodney Purvis who took a cup of coffee with the Magic.

Nova was ridiculously loaded in 2016, I agree with that, they just had talent everywhere. I HATED Arcidiacono because I felt like he usually played really well against us haha.

And yup, Purvis was pretty solid, transferred from NC State to UCONN I believe? Napier, and Boatwright were the two main guys on their championship run though, not quite the level of Kemba Walker when he was there, but they were kind of fun to watch.

joe titan · 09-23-2018, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by XUGRAD80

Rocket Watts (G) to Michigan State.....no surprise

Jalen Thomas (C) to UMass....somewhat of a surprise, he was thought to be 100% X at one point

With 4 commits in the fold, We will undoubtedly see more kids that X was recruiting for 2019 now start going to other schools. Nothing to be surprised or concerned about. X has already filled some needs and schools always puts out many more offers than they have spaces for. X still has two scholarships available but it wouldn’t surprise me if at least one was left open, possibly both.

A bit surprised, yes, b/c it looks like XU thinks it will find better; he was a prime target for awhile and by all appearances a good fit.

MITTENMUSKIE16 · 09-24-2018, 10:17 AM

Gaffney has committed to UConn. Harlond Beverly moves up to priority #1.

**XUGRAD80** · 09-24-2018, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by MITTENMUSKIE16

Gaffney has committed to UConn. Harlond Beverly moves up to priority #1.

UConn made him their top priority and promised him immediate playing time. X not going to do that, not with Q and Scruggs still around, not to mention a few others.

I’d rather see a SF in the fold, but X can afford to be choosy. No need to sign anyone just to fill an open scholly.

**scoscox** · 09-24-2018, 12:11 PM

If we can get him, I'd gladly take Beverly.
As far as I can tell, we're the only of his major offers left that haven't filled our need at the guard spot, so we should have a really good chance

MITTENMUSKIE16 · 09-24-2018, 12:35 PM

[QUOTE=XUGRAD80;629081]UConn made him their top priority and promised him immediate playing time. X not going to do that, not with Q and Scruggs still around, not to mention a few others.

I’d rather see a SF in the fold, but X can afford to be choosy. No need to sign anyone just to fill an open scholly.[/QUOTE

If there’s a SF we think can help us, I’d definitely take him. Only one that comes to mind is Quinn Slazinski. Don’t know a ton about him but he’s a long sharp-shooter. Not as athletic or skilled as Robbie Beran, but probably a similar fit.

Conversely, taking Beverly would more ably allow Harden and Bishop to play more 3 because of more guard depth.