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Athletics => SBU Men's Basketball => Topic started by: sbufan on March 19, 2012, 10:22:48 pm
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Figured I would get this started. We have 4 scholarships for this class with Rouse, Hayes, Brenton, and Bracey all graduating next year.
It looks like we just got involved with Kahlil Dukes. It's also been reported that we've offered PG Josh James from Stepinac.
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Figured I would get this started. We have 4 scholarships for this class with Rouse, Hayes, Brenton, and Bracey all graduating next year.
It looks like we just got involved with Kahlil Dukes. It's also been reported that we've offered PG Josh James from Stepinac.
Saw on Twitter earlier today (@TheRecruitScoop), for what it's worth, that you guys have the following two players on campus today:
2013 PF Greg Senat (Marianapolis Prep, CT)
2013 PG Keith Williams (Deer Park, NY)
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It 's nice to know we have the luxury to recruit players still in thier junior year of highschool. I still think bigger and better things are ahead for basketball especially with the new arena .
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Over the weekend Stony Brook target Jaquan Lynch said Stony Brook was working the hardest on him. Lynch has offers from Rutgers, Dayton, Drexel.
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Hopefully once he sees the new arena it will convince him.
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I want bigs!
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I want bigs!
Well, you lose Brenton and Bracey after this year, neither of whom (despite Brenton's rebounding prowess) are true "bigs", and then only McAlister after 2014, with Mayo gone after 2015.
You gain Warney this year to replace Carter, but you also add King (6'9") for next 4 years, and Mayo (also 6'9") for next 3 years.....I think you are good with adding 1 big in the 2013 class. I see you in pretty good shape moving forward up front. The key to me was redshirting Mayo/King last year. No matter how good your guards are, you need the horses up front to rebound. One added benefit may be also that Mayo/Warney are better shot-blockers than anyone you had last year.
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Reported today— "Vermont freshman standout Four McGlynn has requested a release from the school and will likely seek to transfer to another institution, according to the Twitter account of the York Ballers, McGlynn’s former AAU team."
Wonder if Pikiell is interested?
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I doubt he would even be allowed to transfer within the AE and Stony Brook already has more scholarship players than scholarships.
Something weird is going on over there. To have four transfers in one year is ridiculous. The fact that one of them was a two year starter and former DPOY, and the other was the AE ROY makes it even weirder. They now only have 9 scholarship players eligible for next year. They better hope that their incoming freshman can play, and that nobody gets hurt. I think they're in for a tumultuous season.
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6' 2" guard Wesley Myers from Boys and Girls high school in Brooklyn took an unofficial visit to Stony Brook last week. Myers has offers Miami and South Carolina. It's great to see him taking Stony Brook seriously despite having high major suitors.
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6' 2" guard Wesley Myers from Boys and Girls high school in Brooklyn took an unofficial visit to Stony Brook last week. Myers has offers Miami and South Carolina. It's great to see him taking Stony Brook seriously despite having high major suitors.
I've seen him listed as 6' - 6'2, and as both a PG and SG. It's clear SB has a strong presence in the NY-area, and as the name/program become better known, keeping local talent at home is a must. With the Mitchell commit, you still will probably bring in at least one more guard in this class, as well as at least one big. With the July live period about to start, this is a really important time for all programs, but especially yours considering all the positive publicity you received from your baseball program. It's imperative that you build off that buzz in your recruiting; another class like this year's and the program will be in great shape moving into the new arena (and maybe new conference).
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Myers would be a great addition in the back court. He would be coming in as a frosh with Coley and Jackson as seniors and Puriefoy as a soph. That would be impressive especially the way we rotate our guys during a game.
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Myers would be a great addition in the back court. He would be coming in as a frosh with Coley and Jackson as seniors and Puriefoy as a soph. That would be impressive especially the way we rotate our guys during a game.
Don't forget Reid and Mitchell either! You lose 4 guards over the next 2 years (Hayes/Rouse this year and Coley/Jackson the following year), so right now you've added Puriefoy, Reid and Mitchell (2013?). At least one more (Myers?) and you should be set until the 2014 class....should be interesting to see who the other guard turns out to be. For me, he should probably be able to play both positions, as Reid is a 2G, and Mitchell is a combo leaning to the 2G, with him more of a PG to back up Puriefoy.
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Several sources on twitter are saying Philadelphia SF/PF Jeremiah Worthem has cut his list down to Charlotte, Siena, Niagara, Robert Morris, LIU, Wagner, Quinnipiac, and Stony Brook.
Anyone know anything about him?
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Several sources on twitter are saying Philadelphia SF/PF Jeremiah Worthem has cut his list down to Charlotte, Siena, Niagara, Robert Morris, LIU, Wagner, Quinnipiac, and Stony Brook.
Anyone know anything about him?
Really good player! I've seen him in high school and AAU. High energy, very good rebounder, hard worker who can score inside, but is also working on his outside shot. One of the top Seniors in Philly this year. If you get him, I would imagine he would be a starter from day one at the SF position. He's about 6'6", with long arms and a tough demeanor on the floor. Another year of working on his wing skills would make him a very good inside/outside player. He would be a very good get for your program......
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The more talent we sign the Merrier !
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Looks like Pikiell got his first (or second, if we are going to count Kameron Mitchell) recruit for next year. Roland Nyama, a 6'5 forward from Cameroon. Currently at Holderness, the same high school as Scott King.
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Looks like Pikiell got his first (or second, if we are going to count Kameron Mitchell) recruit for next year. Roland Nyama, a 6'5 forward from Cameroon. Currently at Holderness, the same high school as Scott King.
This is a bit of a surprise. Everything I've seen on him states that he is a SG, but really, at his size and with his skill set, he will probably play the wing for you, being able to guard both the 2 and the 3 positions. He looks like he has a college-ready body right now, and at 19 already, and with international experience, he should be a bit more mature than the average incoming Frosh....He appears to have very good fundamentals, and his footwork down in the post shows that he has been taught the game well, which is usually the case with international players. Clearly though, he also has some athleticism. Most 6'5" guys that come into this league in the last few years are undersized post players, not guards. As I stated before, you lose 4 guards over the next two seasons. With Mitchell (?) and now this young man, you seem to be ok in the backcourt moving forward when you add in Puriefoy, Reid and Burnett. Still IMO need a big in this class....here's some tape on him, both from Germany in '11 and last year at Holderness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fooIQXIVwYg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvcbIlr24Ro&feature=relmfu
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I don't know what UVMhoopcat is talking about over on the AE boards. I love Nyama's highlight film. I agree that he has a rare combination of size, athleticism, and skill with a college ready body. Also, I just realized at 1:35 Nyama draws the foul and get the bucket against the top ranked recruit in the country last year, Nerlens Noel.
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UVM posters are a strange lot. But our new pick up seems like the real deal nice.
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I don't know what UVMhoopcat is talking about over on the AE boards. I love Nyama's highlight film. I agree that he has a rare combination of size, athleticism, and skill with a college ready body. Also, I just realized at 1:35 Nyama draws the foul and get the bucket against the top ranked recruit in the country last year, Nerlens Noel.
It's kind of funny to me, because I'm not an alum of any school, so I try and look at things a bit more objectively. I think anyone that reads the AE forum knows that the UVM posters are a very loyal and passionate lot. I admire that about them, and they should be proud of their history. But, we also know that they look at things through rose-colored glasses. If Nyama was a UVM recruit, they would be doing cartwheels. Now, he's not the 2nd coming, but looking at his Jr year highlights, it's also obvious that he has some skills, and has a chance to be a productive player. I never want to make things personal, and I see no need to "argue" about players; everyone has their opinion, and that's as it should be. I stand by my own opinion that you picked up a very nice commit, one who should help not only on offense, but also defensively. For SB, you need to now see what your coaches do with at least one big in this class, although a large combo forward would probably be best, as you only lose Brenton/Bracey up front. I don't see a replacement for Brenton right now (right now Burnett or Nyama?).....
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Two players high on my wish list at the moment that look like they fit the Brenton combo forward mold are Worthem and Fuchs. It was reported that we're in Worthem's top 8, but he has a slew of offers. Fuchs is a two sport star in Basketball and Football, and last I read he wants to play both in college. I'm hoping Pikiell and Priore can work together and bring him in.
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Two players high on my wish list at the moment that look like they fit the Brenton combo forward mold are Worthem and Fuchs. It was reported that we're in Worthem's top 8, but he has a slew of offers. Fuchs is a two sport star in Basketball and Football, and last I read he wants to play both in college. I'm hoping Pikiell and Priore can work together and bring him in.
Saw on Twitter today that Worthem is headed to Charlotte on an official visit from this Thursday-Saturday, and then to Stony Brook from 10-3 to 10-5. It looks like you will have your chance to impress him next weekend. No other visits were mentioned...
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Nyama- http://www.sbstatesman.com/mens-basketball-adds-nyama-german-international-to-2013-recruiting-class786
He also mentioned that head coach Steve Pikiell flew to his parents’ home in Germany to talk with them face-to-face. “My mom liked him,” Nyama said. “And she’s not easy to please.”
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Seems like a good kid. Good also that he likes defense!
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Looks like Worthem was on his official visit this past week. Anyone have any feedback or impressions on how it all went?
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Looks like Worthem was on his official visit this past week. Anyone have any feedback or impressions on how it all went?
Worthem popped for Robert Morris.
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Yeah, I had heard that--thanks 62. I think he missed a big opportunity with Wolfie!!
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Press Release. Roland Nyama signs a NLI to play for the Seawolves in the Fall 2013:
http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111512aaa.html
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--I noticed Kam Mitchell sitting on the bench in his hoodie at the UNH game. It's good to see him on-board. Does anyone know if he's ever actually signed his NLI to play in 2013-2014?
--Just a question: I've also noticed Ahmad Walker and Ryan Burnett all hoodied up and on the bench for every game so far, with no signs of them ever participating in action. Have they been officially redshirted? If not, am I missing something here?
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I have to believe Walker and Burnett were red shirted this season . They havent played a minute , Mitchell is a new addition. If so thats four and we have 5 slots to fill- with Brenton, Bracey, Rouse, Hayes and Resner all leaving.
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Resner is a walk on - no need to fill that slot. Nyama and Mitchell are taking two of the available sholarships leaving 2. We have no pressing needs for next year so my guess is that the staff can hold out for a real reach or maybe fill in with a JUCO transfer or two.
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I understand what you're saying about "...no pressing needs...", but let's not overlook what Brenton does for this team. I don't think there's anyone on the roster now that can truly fill his role.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that SBU can land Devonne Pinkard (out of the Philly area). My understanding is that Stony Brook is on his short list, and that he may make a decision this month. From what I've seen and read, he seems to have a lot of skills, and I'd love to see him and Warney playing side-by-side up front!!
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I guess what I'm getting at re: the redshirts is that I didn't think you just automatically became a redshirt by not playing. Doesn't the coach have to make an official designation re: a particular player on the roster? The current roster doesn't reflect either Burnett or Walker as a redshirt, so when does this happen?
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A redshirt is designated after the season based on the fact that the player still qualifies for the redshirt. You have 5 yrs to play 4, any combo of that including JUCO or transfer. You can get a 6th yr due to injury. As far as suiting up for gms you can still be redshirted after the season even though you suited up. Example would be in football when Essington didn't dress for the playoff gm against Villanova, they dressed freshman QB Pat D'amato to replace Essington. In football you can dress for the whole year but still maintain a redshirt status if you didn't play. I would think the same rule applies to basketball.
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My no pressing needs comment is based on the fact that both red shirts, Walker and Burnett play the Brenton position. That is very likely the reason they both red shirted. They can both play, but how much playing time were they going to get this year in Tommy's position? If they averaged 10 mins a game I see the point of the red shirts where next year one or both of them can step in and play a ton on minutes. Burnett is very fundmentally sound - has been very well coached over the years. Walker is a best athletically and hopefully he is picking up the system well this off year. When I also say no pressing needs what im getting at is that the team can hold off and try to land a reach player without having to worry about just filling the slot, like the kid from Philly you mentioned. We have Warney - hopefully that will tempt some more 3 or 4 star players to jump on the Seawolf band wagon.
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Resner is a walk on - no need to fill that slot. Nyama and Mitchell are taking two of the available sholarships leaving 2. We have no pressing needs for next year so my guess is that the staff can hold out for a real reach or maybe fill in with a JUCO transfer or two.
Obviously Brenton is a major loss, but I agree with this. I think the staff should be looking to get the best available players. JUCO may be a good route as it will help even out scholarship classes.
Besides Pinkard, anyone know of any players the coaching staff is targeting? I've seen reports they've been in contact with Chris Braley but don't know how much interest there is on either side
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Speaking of Braley, he's going to be visiting Stony Brook today, so it definitely looks like there is some interest on his part.
He is one of the top recruits from Maine, and from what I've read he has a ton of offers from a lot of mid-major schools, including UVM.
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Yeah , I looked back on the America East board and some of the UVM fans were really high on him back in the summer. Sounds like he would be a great addition.
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Has anyone seen 6' 9" SF Luke Petrasek from Northport high school? Rivals says we're showing interest in him. I'd love to bring in a true local kid.
Edit: I found some highlights online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Cq5MMVHpo
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Has anyone seen 6' 9" SF Luke Petrasek from Northport high school? Rivals says we're showing interest in him. I'd love to bring in a true local kid.
Edit: I found some highlights online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Cq5MMVHpo
I like the athleticism - though it looks like he could use a good deal more muscle on that frame.
We're competing with Albany, Fordham, and Hofstra - though no recorded offers. He seems like a McAlister type player. You can add size, you can add skills, but you can't add height or athleticism. I like him as a frosh redshirt candidate.
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Some potential good news!!
I just came across some current Twitter traffic in which Chris Braley was asked where he was going to attend college. His answer was that he wasn'r signing an NLI, so "...he had some more time to decide..., but for now it looked like SBU".
I think he would be a great fit. How about you guys? GO Seawolves!!
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Some potential good news!!
I just came across some current Twitter traffic in which Chris Braley was asked where he was going to attend college. His answer was that he wasn'r signing an NLI, so "...he had some more time to decide..., but for now it looked like SBU".
I think he would be a great fit. How about you guys? GO Seawolves!!
What position does he play?
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Nevermind: He plays SF position http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/122821/chris-braley
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And found this link on AE message board by another SB fan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkcrD4F5Ij0
Seems like he has good shooting hand and has a shooting guard/small forward frame.
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I really love seeing how between Football, basketball and baseball we are getting 2 star recruits checking us out.. When we start seeing 3 and 4 star guys with commits then party begins!!!
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We need some good talents who compliment Warney's skill set for next three years! Besides good shooters and play makers, I feel that we also need a good tall rebounding center.
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Some potential good news!!
I just came across some current Twitter traffic in which Chris Braley was asked where he was going to attend college. His answer was that he wasn'r signing an NLI, so "...he had some more time to decide..., but for now it looked like SBU".
I think he would be a great fit. How about you guys? GO Seawolves!!
Not to rain on your parade and I might be wrong.........but you may want to expand on that Twitter conversation as it was the other person saying that (I think).............
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Some potential good news!!
I just came across some current Twitter traffic in which Chris Braley was asked where he was going to attend college. His answer was that he wasn'r signing an NLI, so "...he had some more time to decide..., but for now it looked like SBU".
I think he would be a great fit. How about you guys? GO Seawolves!!
Not to rain on your parade and I might be wrong.........but you may want to expand on that Twitter conversation as it was the other person saying that (I think).............
No.. it was his own quote, "@CB_Hoops23 not positive yet. im not signing an NLI so I still have time. but right now its looking like SBU".
Unless he gets an offer from a better program from another conference, it would be SBU if he decides on AE.
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Some potential good news!!
I just came across some current Twitter traffic in which Chris Braley was asked where he was going to attend college. His answer was that he wasn'r signing an NLI, so "...he had some more time to decide..., but for now it looked like SBU".
I think he would be a great fit. How about you guys? GO Seawolves!!
Not to rain on your parade and I might be wrong.........but you may want to expand on that Twitter conversation as it was the other person saying that (I think).............
No.. it was his own quote, "@CB_Hoops23 not positive yet. im not signing an NLI so I still have time. but right now its looking like SBU".
Unless he gets an offer from a better program from another conference, it would be SBU if he decides on AE.
Chris Braley @CB_Hoops23
@XXXXXXXXX it would be unreal, where u going to college?
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11h XXXXXXXX@XXXXXXXX
@CB_Hoops23 not positive yet. im not signing an NLI so I still have time. but right now its looking like SBU. you?
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11h Chris Braley @CB_Hoops23
@XXXXXXXXXX SBU?
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11h XXXXXXXX @XXXXXXXXX
@CB_Hoops23 stonybrook!
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Chris Braley @CB_Hoops23
@XXXXXXXXXX no
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https://twitter.com/CB_Hoops23
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Twitter is conversation is always confusing to me. So I guess its the other person who is going to SBU. I saw his name infront of the quote.. Anyway, still long time for bb signing.. tomorow is FB signing. Can't wait.
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Twitter is conversation is always confusing to me. So I guess its the other person who is going to SBU. I saw his name infront of the quote.. Anyway, still long time for bb signing.. tomorow is FB signing. Can't wait.
Same here.........I had to go back and read it multiple times and still am not 100% certain. Who knows where he ends up......we 'll see.
Agreed........excited for Signing Day tomorrow!
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Just to clarify (or confuse) some more...if you notice, the other person in the conversation is a female!! I don't think she's the one talking about not signing a NLI. Therefore, I'll stick to my original story (i.e. that Braley is the one indicating that he's probably coming to SBU). But, in any event, I'm with all of you--excited to see what happens over the next couple of months.
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I hope the female is not the one coming here. Just my 2cents but she seems crazy and my guess is that if she signs on the east coast then Braley is going west coast.
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I hope the female is not the one coming here. Just my 2cents but she seems crazy and my guess is that if she signs on the east coast then Braley is going west coast.
LOL ;D
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An update on signee Roland Nyama. He missed some of the early part of the season due to injury, but last week he dropped 41 points in a win over Kimball Union. Later in the week he had a 16 pts in a win over Tilton, who has the 16th ranked recruit in country.
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Just to clarify (or confuse) some more...if you notice, the other person in the conversation is a female!! I don't think she's the one talking about not signing a NLI. Therefore, I'll stick to my original story (i.e. that Braley is the one indicating that he's probably coming to SBU). But, in any event, I'm with all of you--excited to see what happens over the next couple of months.
You were right. Congrats!
https://twitter.com/CB_Hoops23
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Thats a great news!!! Chris Braley is coming to SBU.. he has major potential. I am sure any other AE teams would have loved to have him.
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Great news! The Vermont and Maine fans were really high on Braley
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Glad we got him!!
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I am loving our team for next year. Here is the question of the hour - what are our needs for the near future, if any?
5 - Warny/Mayo
4 - McAlister/King/Mayo
3 - Braley/Walker/Burnett/Nyama
2 - Coley/Mitchell
1 - Jackson/Puriefoy
Only Coley and Jackson will be done after next season (I think). Still have scholies available - do we use one on a stud JUCO? Do we need another big - go for a 6'9" or bigger player? Im totally happy with what I see.
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Yes.. next year's roster is filling out nicely. One glaring need that I see is that we really need a Big. I mean a BIG TALL rebounding machine who can bang with other bodies in the paint and block the lane. Make space for Warney to do his stuff, ie scoring.. Warney is more PF than center.
Not very impressed with McAlister so far. But I guess we are not getting any more center, because of the three fresh already on roster.
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Ok a few points- and i agree with iBO- but also Salty-
I like King right now more than McAlister. I even think Mayo is a nice complement to Warney. Its a nice luxury that we can rotate all three at the two forward positions.
Though the game has really moved to a GGG/FF format, i also agree that we should look into getting a proper center. Think of what we could do if we have a stud playing down low with Warney. Who are you going to stop? Teams cant double both of them all the time.
Years ago, we lost many game for many reasons, but the rebounding was embarassing, esp on the def side. Now that's flipped on its ear. Imagine what we could do with just 5 more offensive reebs per game!
Even though we are bringing in bigtime recruits, when Coley and Jackson go, i do think those will be tough shoes to fill.
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Its harder to recruit a good center than a good guard. Top schools dont mind taking chances on anyone tall with a basketball in hand. Thats why mid/lower-mid conferences are left with 6-8/6-9 centers.
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Btw, there are total 13 schollies right? On official site we have 5 seniors on roster. How many schollies are we offering next year?
Next year:
Warney, Mayo, McAlister, King, Coley, Jackson, Puriefoy= 7
Add Redshirted: Mitchell, Walker, Reid, Burnett= 4
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Total 11 for next year.... 2 more available.
I am guessing we will probably pick up 5 more and redshirt 3 of the 5 (because of we have 3 juniors now who will be seniors next year) to have total 13 for next year.
Committed: Nyama and Braley = 2
Offered: Devonne Pinkard, Malique Trent, Marcus Varner, Rysheen Dorn, ???, ???.... = 3
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5 commitments total.
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Btw, there are total 13 schollies right? On official site we have 5 seniors on roster. How many schollies are we offering next year?
Next year:
Warney, Mayo, McAlister, King, Coley, Jackson, Puriefoy= 7
Add Redshirted: Mitchell, Walker, Reid, Burnett= 4
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Total 11 for next year.... 2 more available.
I am guessing we will probably pick up 5 more and redshirt 3 of the 5 (because of we have 3 juniors now who will be seniors next year) to have total 13 for next year.
Committed: Nyama and Braley = 2
Offered: Devonne Pinkard, Malique Trent, Marcus Varner, Rysheen Dorn, ???, ???.... = 3
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5 commitments total.
Five seniors but Resner isn't on scholarship. Mitchell is already on campus but he'll be using one of the four scholarships opening up next year, so there's one more left.
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I am loving our team for next year. Here is the question of the hour - what are our needs for the near future, if any?
5 - Warny/Mayo
4 - McAlister/King/Mayo
3 - Braley/Walker/Burnett/Nyama
2 - Coley/Mitchell
1 - Jackson/Puriefoy
Only Coley and Jackson will be done after next season (I think). Still have scholies available - do we use one on a stud JUCO? Do we need another big - go for a 6'9" or bigger player? Im totally happy with what I see.
I'd like to see us land a true pf that wants to play with his back to the basket. Warney's is the only guy on the roster who wants to play with his back the basket.
That said, I think it's a best available scenario. A stud JUCO would be great because it would help even out the scholarship classes. I also wouldn't mind bringing in a transfer that has to sit out for the year.
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Have we ever gotten a transfer? Seems like Boston U, Vermont, and others make a living out of picking them up. Our last 3 JUCO's have been El-Amin, Al Rapier, and Ron Bracey. Not a terrible track record. 2 out of 3 ain't bad lol.
This is so dumb of me to say - but when I look at our needs - I want another Tommy Brenton. Not sure who on the roster is the "dirty work" guy. Who is the guy that's going to grab boards - defend the other team's best player. get on the floor?
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Totally agree with wanting another Tommy Brenton. Jordan Fuchs from Christ the King really sounded like that kind of player, but I guess UConn was looking for a TB-type as well. Nyama sounds somewhat Brenton-esque. I think I remember reading in the fall that he was a defense first kind of guy and he looks like he has the build/athleticism to guard several positions on the floor.
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I hope Saturdays basketball game in Hartford is not canceled.. Our boys will be needing snowmobiles to get up there though !!!! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
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You don't get a Tommy every day. I think if we get 3/4 of a Tommy we'll be good. LOL. Our future players are going to have to be measured on how much of a TB they are...
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Have we ever gotten a transfer? Seems like Boston U, Vermont, and others make a living out of picking them up. Our last 3 JUCO's have been El-Amin, Al Rapier, and Ron Bracey. Not a terrible track record. 2 out of 3 ain't bad lol.
This is so dumb of me to say - but when I look at our needs - I want another Tommy Brenton. Not sure who on the roster is the "dirty work" guy. Who is the guy that's going to grab boards - defend the other team's best player. get on the floor?
Two in the past few years. Ricky Lucas from GW came over when Pikiell was hired. Desmond Adedeji was a dominating inside presence who transferred from URI. He got injured about a third through the season though (I think it was 09 or 10)...
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An article on Braley.
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/08/sports/academics-leaving-comfort-zone-lead-newports-braley-to-stony-brook/
He has had offers from over 20 schools. His NEPSAC team is 18-1 and he's currently averaging 18 pts and 10 rebounds a game. Rebounding and winning basketball games sounds pretty Brentonesque to me.
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Sounds like he is sold on us. Maybe a Brenton type with some scoring to go with defense.
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great for us to get a kid from a place like phillips exeter.
also, i very much respect that this kid made a decision that wasnt completely based on sports. it seems academics are very important to him.
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An article on Braley.
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/08/sports/academics-leaving-comfort-zone-lead-newports-braley-to-stony-brook/
He has had offers from over 20 schools. His NEPSAC team is 18-1 and he's currently averaging 18 pts and 10 rebounds a game. Rebounding and winning basketball games sounds pretty Brentonesque to me.
Good read.. thanks for sharing!
Few lines I really like from the article and my thougts:
On Stony Brook,
- "a heavy emphasis not only on his considerable basketball skills but also academic and cultural considerations" what will seperate us from other mid-major programs
- "Going to Stony Brook and being near New York City gives me the chance to do that" good to have NYC nearby.. great recruiting pitch.. come play near NYC :)
On CB,
- "18 points and 10 boards per game while also serving as a co-captain" rebounding and leadership in addition to scoring.. our future captain
- "And he typically defends the most physical kid on the floor, so the demands are pretty high on him" always important but often neglected Defense!
I am really high on this kid! Go Seawolves!!!
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Imagine if TB gave us 18 points per game along with his boards and assists. This kid sounds like what we will need going forward after the Brenton era.
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This is old news from December:
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/793204_Finding-a-groove--McCaskey-handle-Ephrata-to-net-first-win-of-season.html
"Pinkard, a Division I talent, said he's narrowed his choice of colleges to three — James Madison, Drexel and Stony Brook. He expects to make his decision next month".
But we already have two wing players committed in Nyama and Braley. He has yet to decide. Do you think we are still in the mix?
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Post from the AE basketball recruiting thread on February 7th: http://www.basketballforum.com/america-east-conference/462814-2013-america-east-recruiting-thread-47.html
"Albany, Stony Brook, Wagner, and BU have all been watching unsigned 6'8'' F John Powell from Brimmer & May in Chestnut Hill:
Sherwyn Cooper @BallasTV
The recruitment of 6'8 face up 4 John Powell is picking up as U Albany, Wagner & Stony brook are the latest to get in involved in last48 hrs"
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Powell would be a nice add. Another big up front always helps.
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Exactly what I was thinking!
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Talking about pursuit of another big man, apparently SBU has recently offered Reggie Agbeko out of South Kent Prep School in CT, after successful HS career at St. Joseph's in Buffalo. Take a look and let me know what you think (See link below). Don't know how much of a chance the Seawolves have, as there seems to be a big interest building from other programs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhZns5j8Kds
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ya.. I read that too on verbal commits yesterday.. but I highly doubt that we will be able to get him.
1) because LSU and Boston college are both very interested in him,
2) because he will want to play right away and plays the same position as Warney.
I would be very excited if we are able to get him though! and impressed with our recruiting people for pulling it off.
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"Reggie Agbeko now has offers from Boston College, Tulane, Tulsa, Dayton, Kent State, Miami-Ohio, Illinois State,Missouri St and others "
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Im gonna look at the glass as half full here. The video shows him guarding on the perimeter a bit, something Jameel will never do. We can leave Jameel at the five and plug this guy in at the four with king or McAlister at the three. We can start 6'7", 6'9", and 6'8", with two 6'8"s off the bench. The great thing about our bigs is they arent typical low div 1 plodders. Our guys are fairly athletic.
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If we get a few more bigs we will look like an NBA team . With a point guard at 6'7 or so. Not complaing our coaching staff is doing a great job bringing these kids in.
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Agbeko looks awesome. His highlight video refers to as a combo forward so I don't think Warney's presence at the 5 should scare him away. I have no idea if we have shot at him, but I think he's exactly the kind of player Pikiell should be going after with this last scholarship.
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He looks like an excellent athlete. Rumor is he is making his second visit to LSU though.
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Wow. What a snag that would be if we got Agbeko. Between Him and Warney we would have a solid up front Forward position filled. Now, could Pikiell do something about Brenton position ???
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Senior year highlight film from Roland Nyama. I think this kid is seriously underrated on the recruiting services. His size/athleticism is awesome by AE standards.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adv_BvCb9rQ
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As I indicated previously, I would love SBU to get Agbeko. But, unfortunately, with all the high-level interest shown in him, I doubt they have much of a shot.
Looking elsewhere, however, did anyone else take note of the night Luke Petrasek had for Northport in their league final last night? Wow!! I must admit that I wasn't very high on him earlier, mainly because of his lack of sheer bulk to go with his 6'9" frame, but I must say I've become impressed. The kid can play...and with SBU's terrific and proven weight/strength training program, I think he could be a monster after a year or so. Not to mention that he would be a great and rare local attraction to spur community interest. Do I get any agreement here? Do you think an offer should be put on the table for that last scholarship billet?
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Senior year highlight film from Roland Nyama. I think this kid is seriously underrated on the recruiting services. His size/athleticism is awesome by AE standards.
Agree.. He has the potential to be a really good player in AE.
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As I indicated previously, I would love SBU to get Agbeko. But, unfortunately, with all the high-level interest shown in him, I doubt they have much of a shot.
Looking elsewhere, however, did anyone else take note of the night Luke Petrasek had for Northport in their league final last night? Wow!! I must admit that I wasn't very high on him earlier, mainly because of his lack of sheer bulk to go with his 6'9" frame, but I must say I've become impressed. The kid can play...and with SBU's terrific and proven weight/strength training program, I think he could be a monster after a year or so. Not to mention that he would be a great and rare local attraction to spur community interest. Do I get any agreement here? Do you think an offer should be put on the table for that last scholarship billet?
Never heard of him but as we get better in basketball, we can offer walk-ons to more skilled players! If not an offer perhaps he can come in as walk-on?
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I saw his write up in the Newsday today . Very impressive game for him.
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Just did a twitter search on Agbeko, looks like he might have gotten an offer from Duke.
EDIT: Looks like Duke is at least talking to him. I doubted Stony Brook had a real shot at him anyway, but if he is getting this kind of interest...
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It's hard to figure who that last open scholly position is going to go to, but it looks like Luke Petrasek may be out of the running. Based on some twitter traffic, his first two choices are likely Colgate or Columbia (even though Rivals.com shows his only current offer is from Binghamton).
Re: Agbeko, it doesn't look like Duke is going to offer. But, he certainly has plenty of others and is to visit Mo St. soon. Varner looks like he's headed to JUCO, making it look like SBU's only current active offer to a candidate of any size is Devonne Pinkard. He would be a good get, but last I read his top choices were Drexel, JMU or Delaware. So, where does that leave the Seawolves?
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Looks like Pinkard comitted to Delaware just now, according to Alex Kline on twitter.
What's the status on John Powell? I think I remember reading Stony Brook offering him.
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You're absolutely correct, Magic! I just now read that Pinkard's choice is Delaware. The good choices for SBU are diminishing fast. John Powell would be a very good one, but although I've seen reports of SBU interest, I never read anything that showed they offered. Do you have a reference for that?
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Heard that Powell has interest from Stony Brook, Binghamton, New Hampshire and UMass Lowell, but no DI offers. All he has right now is a couple of D2 offers.
From what I saw of his highlight reel, a little surprised he doesn't have a D1 offer yet. 6-7 guys with his athleticism aren't exactly common.
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Assuming Mitchell remains without a scholarship, they only have one left to give, correct?
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No, I don't think so. If Mitchell gets his, which I'm sure he will--then The team has one more to offer. The four schollys graduating are Brenton, Rouse, Bracey and Hayes. The three that are on board to get one for the upcoming year are Mitchell, Braley and Nyama, with one more to give. At least that's the way I see it.
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I would take a chance on Powell. Remember baseball and Travis Jankowski. No D1 offers in high school but went 22nd in the draft. Might be gem in the making.
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Is this the same John Powell who is one star 6-7" 190 forward??? I find it hard to belive he can't get a Div1 offer. I say SBB should jump on him before someone else does!!
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/164857/john-powell
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I am starting to get a feeling that Pikiell is going to try for a transfer. With so many guys fighting for playing time next year, he could afford to have talented transfer sit a year and be ready to contribute next year.
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A transfer would also help balance the classes a bit. We have more guys going into their Sophomore year next year than we will have Juniors and Seniors combined. I think Mayo is the only guy in the program who will be a Jr next year so that class is really thin.
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After three days. We are finally back online. I don't have any idea what really happened but I'm glad we are back up
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wow!! We could have started a new Forum in that time !!! Geeeezz!!! Good to be back on !
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Good to see everyone again!
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Just to check on status; Agbeko and Pinkard are committed elsewhere and officially off the table. No SBU offer yet to either Powell or Petrasek, as far as I know. No indications of any transfers in. So, with signing day right around the corner, does anyone have any idea what Pikiell is cooking up for the last available scholly?
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Petrasek coould be a nice pick up. He is all everything on Long Island supposedly has a 3 point shot to go with hism inside game. Also being very local from Northport could be a fan favorite.
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Well, it looks like Petrasek is off the table. Rivals.com now has him committed to Columbia. Too bad--I think SBU missed out on a good opportunity here. I'm still wondering what they're going to do with that last scholly opening. Sure hope Pikiell has a good one up his sleeve!!
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I'm very interested to see where Pikiell goes with this last scholarship. My bet is with a high major transfer that will have to sit out a year.
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SBU Fan you might be on to something -I hope. Hopefully he is in the 6'6 or 6'7 range and can help underneath. Maybe a Brenton type who give us points inside but bigger. When does the late recruiting season end anyway ?
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Well, we finally have an answer re: what Coach Pikiell is doing with the last available scholly for 2013-2014. RAYSHAUN MCGREW. Check him out. I'm glad he looks like he could be a bull, and ready to play since he's coming via the JUCO route. But, I haven't found any video on him. Anyone have a link?
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Rayshaun-McGrew-144523;_ylt=Ak6m0tvMNItx3sytCflD8QbXO5B4
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sbugold.. This kid looks like a thug, lol... Where did SB find this kid !!!!!!
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6'6" 225 lbs that's a lot of forward. Got to see how he shapes up -no Binghamton types please.
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Pikiell recruited McGrew when he was coming out of high school. Kid was a beast (played at a strong program in Chicago), but had concerns (lets be fair, with his size/speed, there had to be a reason big programs weren't looking). Thats pretty much all I remember. I think it was the year before these boards started (so we don't have the chatter to refer back to).
Looking into it a bit, he didnt play in 2011-12, resurfaced last year at a community college somewhere in Kansas and put on a pretty good show.
If he can keep his head straight, he could do a lot of damage with Warney. The real question is what does this mean for Mayo/McAllister? Or do they redshirt him, give him a chance to learn the program, and replace McAllister when he graduates?
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I just saw this on NERR; you guys picked up a talented walk-on today:
http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3132/PSA-Forward-Makes-Pick.php
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We are going to have to make our bench longer- add more chairs -LOL
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We will need ever bit of help with Tommy Brenton gone !
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I know there is a limit on the number of scholarship players there can be on a squad. But, can someone more familiar with the NCAA rules than I am tell me if there is a limit on the total number of active players that are allowed to suit up for a basketball team, counting both scholarships and walk-ons?
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I believe the limit is 13 scholarships but a coach can split them and make them partials. I don't know if there is a limit on the total number of players a team can carry.
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Does anyone know what happened to Joel Angus? He reportedly had an EOP scholarship to play this year as a walk-on. I would have expected that he would have shown up on campus by now, but there's been no mention of him on the roster or anywhere else. Is there a glitch?
If he isn't coming for some reason, I think that would leave a non-scholly roster slot open. I'm sure a good candidate could be found to fill it, if that's the case.
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I just read that Joel Angus has signed up to play for Westchester Community College. So, he won't be coming to SBU afterall. So, this leaves another roster spot open for a walk-on. I'll be Pikiell comes up with someone good!!