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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #255 on: March 09, 2018, 01:13:16 pm »
Jucorecruiting twitter page just tweeted out the same thing
https://twitter.com/jucorecruiting/status/972168685036195840?s=21

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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #256 on: March 09, 2018, 01:17:03 pm »
Otchere has SBU in his final 5 schools of consideration according to this tweet:
https://twitter.com/sean__bock/status/972165533972955136?s=21

LET’S GOOOOOO.

What an odd assortment of schools.


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I agree, id like to see if we can get a visit or if he will visit one of the bigger schools in Utah State(Mountain west conf) or Washington State (Pac12) fall in love and commit.
Surprised Iona or New Mexico State isn't in there.

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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #257 on: March 09, 2018, 01:21:41 pm »
yes, an odd collection of schools...

based on nothing other than rosters... he'd have less competition at SB than some others....
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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #258 on: March 09, 2018, 02:18:10 pm »
yes, an odd collection of schools...

based on nothing other than rosters... he'd have less competition at SB than some others....

The playing time has to be a major factor for us to have a shot. We are in the weakest conference of the lot by far.
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« Reply #259 on: March 09, 2018, 03:36:27 pm »
I did a little check re: SBU's completion for this kid and came up with some interesting (and encouraging) data.  This is what I found using info from Verbal Commits, whom I've always found to be reasonably reliable.

-- Utah State: Currently no remaining open scholly slots for next season, so getting Otchere would necessitate someone leaving

-- Washington State: Same as above

-- Youngstown State: Same as Utah State's situation, and already have a 3* Center in that class

-- Fordham: Currently reported as already being oversubscribed by 1 scholly player for next season.  Getting Otchere would require 2 players to leave.

-- What all this means is that the Seawolves are the only one of his candidate schools that is in position totake him on without anyone transferring.  Certainly, no guarantee, but undeniably beneficial.


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« Reply #260 on: March 09, 2018, 03:39:27 pm »
It's ALL about playing time.  If he can be "guaranteed" to play a lot in the bigger conferences, we don't have a shot.  Proximity probably will play a secondary role in his decision.   Time for Coach Boals to trap and put on the full court press.
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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #261 on: March 09, 2018, 03:58:28 pm »
could we have better timing???

get him seats behind the dallas bench against NYK/brooklyn so he can see warney in uniform.  then out to campus for a wkd.
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« Reply #262 on: March 09, 2018, 04:40:59 pm »
COB brilliant idea !   If  all these teams have a full scholarship rosters already at best he would be a walk on and not interested.  I think Boals  can guarantee him playing time easily since we have no experienced bigs .  Lets see what develop just as long as he doesn't turn into a dud when he gets here.

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« Reply #263 on: March 09, 2018, 05:28:50 pm »
I did a little check re: SBU's completion for this kid and came up with some interesting (and encouraging) data.  This is what I found using info from Verbal Commits, whom I've always found to be reasonably reliable.

-- Utah State: Currently no remaining open scholly slots for next season, so getting Otchere would necessitate someone leaving

-- Washington State: Same as above

-- Youngstown State: Same as Utah State's situation, and already have a 3* Center in that class

-- Fordham: Currently reported as already being oversubscribed by 1 scholly player for next season.  Getting Otchere would require 2 players to leave.

-- What all this means is that the Seawolves are the only one of his candidate schools that is in position totake him on without anyone transferring.  Certainly, no guarantee, but undeniably beneficial.



If only we can talk to these kids to see what they are thinking .. Fingers crossed..

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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #264 on: March 09, 2018, 07:33:01 pm »
COB brilliant idea !   If  all these teams have a full scholarship rosters already at best he would be a walk on and not interested.  I think Boals  can guarantee him playing time easily since we have no experienced bigs .  Lets see what develop just as long as he doesn't turn into a dud when he gets here.

From what I can tell, he does have the ability to be a decent scorer, but his real strength is on defense--he's a monster shot blocker and excellent rebounder.  His worst trait--wait for it--he's an absolute abysmal free throw shooter.  Therefore, he certainly would fit in well with Seawolves history.

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« Reply #265 on: March 09, 2018, 07:57:42 pm »
I'd pay less attention to Scholarship availability and look more at the depth at position. Guys like him a coach clears space for. Also coaches anticipate transfers yearly.
None the less judging by the list of 5 and the quotes he gave in that Zagsblog article about "playing time and development" I like the Seawolves chances.
I'm already imagining McKenzie being with the steady hand in pick and roll with Otchere.

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« Reply #266 on: March 09, 2018, 08:07:08 pm »
With all due respect  Warney wasn't much in his first year  either certainly not NBA caliber for sure. . He developed over time , lost weight improved his shooting and the rest is history . I just hope this kid shows up . Feed him under the basket, let him rebound and block shots just intimidate everyone. 

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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #267 on: March 10, 2018, 05:36:55 am »
COB brilliant idea !   If  all these teams have a full scholarship rosters already at best he would be a walk on and not interested.  I think Boals  can guarantee him playing time easily since we have no experienced bigs .  Lets see what develop just as long as he doesn't turn into a dud when he gets here.

From what I can tell, he does have the ability to be a decent scorer, but his real strength is on defense--he's a monster shot blocker and excellent rebounder.  His worst trait--wait for it--he's an absolute abysmal free throw shooter.  Therefore, he certainly would fit in well with Seawolves history.
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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #268 on: March 10, 2018, 04:32:39 pm »
Just catching up on this. Great news and great timing with respect to Warney's call up. Stony Brook may be a mid-major but you can still get the NBA from here.

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Re: 2018 Recruiting
« Reply #269 on: March 19, 2018, 12:15:36 am »
It's unlikely but not impossible to see us vying for a Pitt transfer. Nine of them have asked for their release. http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/22811223/jared-wilson-frame-pittsburgh-panthers-top-scorer-granted-release
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