U17 and U18 recruiting target observations

[wallman]

And the really top notch coaches who didn't bother to demand it.

Well thats only if you think every USA youth coach is a top notch coach. I think the US has been able to win despite coaching but not with these classes.

 

[jdubct]

Charli Collier™‏@CharliC_14
Phone might crash tomorrow

#September1st

Phone would self-destruct. Taking all the calls would be mission impossible.

 

[BobbyJ]

Well thats only if you think every USA youth coach is a top notch coach. I think the US has been able to win despite coaching but not with these classes.

I think you missed my sarcasm. Some of them have no idea what they're doing.

 

[tennparker3]

I agree with the 2017 class being weak in terms of post players. Many of my fellow Tennessee fans are yammering about not having enough true posts coming for OV's (We have 3) because of our very thin post depth issue. But 2018 is so much stronger depth wise for posts and probably every other position. I've been hearing this since the 2017's were sophomores and 2018's were freshmen.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Now nice is the UT campus? UCLA is really nice and in a great area.

UT is nice, though not UCLA nice. Austin is a very cool city.

 

[Charliebball]

Tennessee being aggressive in Recruiting

Lady Vols hope for ‘huge year’ in recruiting

 

[CocoHusky]

Tennessee being aggressive in Recruiting
Lady Vols hope for ‘huge year’ in recruiting

Hoping is not a plan, and this article does not even scratch the surface of the recruiting pickle that TN finds itself in.
The true depth of the pickle is illustrated by one name mentioned in the article-Dorie Harrison. Dorie is the younger sister of Izzy and has been ranked as a top 10 post in the class for 2 years now. If TN had a plan they would have secured Dorie services a long time ago. Did not realize that Jade Williams had expanded her list of school to include TN but I suspect that Jade is doing what many other HS players are doing-listing TN as a courtesy. Only time will tell.

 

[mtsuraider06]

Hoping is not a plan, and this article does not even scratch the surface of the recruiting pickle that TN finds itself in.
The true depth of the pickle is illustrated by one name mentioned in the article-Dorie Harrison. Dorie is the younger sister of Izzy and has been ranked as a top 10 post in the class for 2 years now. If TN had a plan they would have secured Dorie services a long time ago. Did not realize that Jade Williams had expanded her list of school to include TN but I suspect that Jade is doing what many other HS players are doing-listing TN as a courtesy. Only time will tell.

Izzy also has siblings who went to Vanderbilt (which is likely where she is headed) and Dorie isn't near as good as Izzy was in HS.

Of the players listed in that article, only two haven't yet scheduled official visits to Tennessee. One is McKinney, who lives about 10 minutes from campus, and the other is Harrison. Since they can only take five total official visits, that's a lot of courtesy visits, when they could visit a school they were actually interested in right?

Dodson, KK, & Westbrook are visiting together on 9/17.

Hayes, Bianca Jackson, Jade Williams, & LaDazhia Williams on 9/24.

Rennia Davis, Evans, Onyenwere, & Patterson on 10/15.

 

[CocoHusky]

Since they can only take five total official visits, that's a lot of courtesy visits, when they could visit a school they were actually interested in right?

Not really, as I said, time will tell. How many kids took official visits to TN last year?

 

[mtsuraider06]

Not really, as I said, time will tell. How many kids took official visits to TN last year?

Five.

Four in the fall, and one in the spring.

 

[rvwsleep]

Five.

Four in the fall, and one in the spring.

That is a large increase in the number of official visits this year over last year.
Just hope that Tennessee can increase the percentage of commitments they receive from the OV's or it won't matter how many kids visit the campus.
Are you giving odds this year as to which of the OV's you listed are going to matriculate in Knoxville ?

 

[mtsuraider06]

That is a large increase in the number of official visits this year over last year.
Just hope that Tennessee can increase the percentage of commitments they receive from the OV's or it won't matter how many kids visit the campus.
Are you giving odds this year as to which of the OV's you listed are going to matriculate in Knoxville ?

I think the OV will be telling. If we don't get a couple commits then, I have no idea what will happen.

 

[mtsuraider06]

Hoping is not a plan, and this article does not even scratch the surface of the recruiting pickle that TN finds itself in.
The true depth of the pickle is illustrated by one name mentioned in the article-Dorie Harrison. Dorie is the younger sister of Izzy and has been ranked as a top 10 post in the class for 2 years now. If TN had a plan they would have secured Dorie services a long time ago. Did not realize that Jade Williams had expanded her list of school to include TN but I suspect that Jade is doing what many other HS players are doing-listing TN as a courtesy. Only time will tell.

Tennessee, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and possibly UCLA are her visits right now.

 

[rvwsleep]

I think the OV will be telling. If we don't get a couple commits then, I have no idea what will happen.

You're posts were much more entertaining when you gave percentages on who would be a LV.
I miss the good old days.

 

[Charliebball]

Jade Williams visiting Texas Tech

Women's hoops prospects visiting Texas Tech

 

[Charliebball]

1. LaQuita Thompson ‏@xheat 10h10 hours agoThe Woodlands, TX
   Sedona Prince is moving well on D, looking really good, quick feet laterally #JLETop160 @JLEnterprises @CGBR27
   
   Bret McCormick ‏@ASGR1995 14h14 hours ago
2. Sedona Prince 6-7 C 2018 Liberty Hill TX. Works hard & improves each time you see her. Footwork inside & face up game.@JLEnterprises
   
   \Kenny Kalina - Sedona Prince 6-6 P (TX) Much more competitive this weekend than in previous viewings. Did a great job running the floor and finishing.
   

 

[Charliebball]

Top ten teams recruiting powerful Alaskan player:

Alissa Pili makes strong case that best 2019 women's basketball recruit resides in Alaska

Kameo Williams ‏@CKPremierBall 21h21 hours ago
'19 Alissa Pili (Anchorage, AK) is a 6'0" load of touch, skill, IQ & poise! Love her game!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Kameo Williams ‏@CKPremierBall 21h21 hours ago
'19 Alissa Pili (Anchorage, AK) is a 6'0" load of touch, skill, IQ & poise! Love her game!

Haven't heard anything about UConn looking at Pili yet, but she has stated that UConn is where she wants to go.

 

[easttexastrash]

Jade Williams visiting Texas Tech

Women's hoops prospects visiting Texas Tech

Just the fact that TTU is getting top ranked players to look at their program again is a good sign for them. Times have not been so great ever since Marsha Sharp left but Candi Whitaker seems to be a good fit for that position, especially since she brings TTU tradition with her. And her player get out on the floor and play hard and they are not afraid to work hard on defense. The talent level has not been there recently but the effort is always there.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Haven't heard anything about UConn looking at Pili yet, but she has stated that UConn is where she wants to go.

She's from Alaska and wants to be a Husky. Makes total sense. We got Jess Moore from Alaska.

 

[Charliebball]

For our S Carolina readers:

Raoul‏@Raoul_000
WBB: During an unofficial visit today, South Carolina offered Anaya Peoples, 5-8 G, Schlarman Acad. (IL-2019) / Best Choice United AAU.

 

[Charliebball]

Prentice Beverly ‏@PBevBallNPrep 5h5 hours ago
Impressive list of ballers on hand for the Notre Dame vs Texas football game! #TeamBallN

Samantha Brunelle, Charli Collier™, Sedona and Deja Kelly

18 retweets23 likes

 

[Charliebball]

Samantha Brunelle ‏@babybruney33 4h4 hours agoAustin, TX
Had a great visit at the University of Texas last evening

Thank You @TexasWBB #HookEm

Coach George, Karen Aston, Jamie and Texas WBB

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Just the fact that TTU is getting top ranked players to look at their program again is a good sign for them. Times have not been so great ever since Marsha Sharp left but Candi Whitaker seems to be a good fit for that position, especially since she brings TTU tradition with her. And her player get out on the floor and play hard and they are not afraid to work hard on defense. The talent level has not been there recently but the effort is always there.

I was wondering if this has anything to do with the hiring of Ray Caldwell. He was a good AAU coach and is now a part of Whitakers staff. A smart hire for her as she has Recee starting this season in a TT uniform and little sis Desiree has already verbaled. Seems AAU coaches can make great strides for recruiting as they now the landscape and Texas is usually a hotbed of talent.

 

[Charliebball]

Here's an unusual recruiting story for our South Carolina and Tennessee friends

Elite women's basketball recruit Anastasia Hayes shopping for her sisters