Diamond Stone (Committed to Maryland)

[MUWarriors]

That Henry Ellenson pick-up was huge for them.

I thought they looked pretty good against MSU.

Yeah, we've got some good young talent that look better and better each game. Duane Wilson dropped 30 the next game against Tennessee

 

[mauconnfan]

That Henry Ellenson pick-up was huge for them.

I thought they looked pretty good against MSU.

Agreed that should help sway a couple of other decisions in the near future. They play hard as expected, decent team and could get better.

 

[BADGERMANBV]

That Henry Ellenson pick-up was huge for them.

I thought they looked pretty good against MSU.

I live about 1o min from Ellenson. There is a reason Wisconsin did not go after him as hard as some other schools did. He plays in a very weak conference and scores a lot of points and rebounds off his own point blank misses and that will not happen in college. I would be very surprised if he lived up to the hype. I'm not just saying that as a Badger fan either. I have seen him play nearly every home game for a few years.
Would MUCH rather have Stone!

 

[CallMeBruce]

I live about 1o min from Ellenson. There is a reason Wisconsin did not go after him as hard as some other schools did. He plays in a very weak conference and scores a lot of points and rebounds off his own point blank misses and that will not happen in college. I would be very surprised if he lived up to the hype. I'm not just saying that as a Badger fan either. I have seen him play nearly every home game for a few years.
Would MUCH rather have Stone!

Wow, it's pretty crazy that none of the professionals who have scouted Ellenson have noticed this.

 

[mauconnfan]

I live about 1o min from Ellenson. There is a reason Wisconsin did not go after him as hard as some other schools did. He plays in a very weak conference and scores a lot of points and rebounds off his own point blank misses and that will not happen in college. I would be very surprised if he lived up to the hype. I'm not just saying that as a Badger fan either. I have seen him play nearly every home game for a few years.
Would MUCH rather have Stone!

You need to admit there's a little Badger bias in this ? Not the part saying you'd rather have Diamond of course, but the fact you wouldn't want ellenson?

 

[UconnHusk3's]

I live about 1o min from Ellenson. There is a reason Wisconsin did not go after him as hard as some other schools did. He plays in a very weak conference and scores a lot of points and rebounds off his own point blank misses and that will not happen in college. I would be very surprised if he lived up to the hype. I'm not just saying that as a Badger fan either. I have seen him play nearly every home game for a few years.
Would MUCH rather have Stone!

More importantly what are you feeding those kids in Wisconsin! Two Midwest monsters

 

[MUWarriors]

There is always a great excuse when Bo Ryan doesn't land a player. (crazy parents, not smart enough for Wisconsin, the player isn't actually good so Wisconsin didn't really try to land him, other teams are doing something shady in order to gain leverage in the recruiting process) You don't make the USA basketball team by beating up on bad D2 or D4 teams in high school. Neither Diamond or Henry national rankings in their class are predicated on their performance against high school competition.

 

[RMoore1999]

It would be nice if the "Diamond Stone commits!" celebration thread were the longest.

Agreed. Though I expect the celebration thread in response to the announcement that we've accepted the B1G's invitation to beat em all.

 

[BUConn10]

Is this kid even gonna announce? What happened to all the talk of committing when the signing period ends. There were all the rumors of 11/12 and then it became 11/21 and now its a month later and I feel like info on this kid and the media's idea of where he is going is going backwards.

 

[Mots010]

If Stone wants to shoot five 3's a game, then he should definitely go to Wisconsin.

 

[mauconnfan]

If Stone wants to shoot five 3's a game, then he should definitely go to Wisconsin.

Did you watch the Texas game? If he wants to shoot 3's he came most certainly come here!

 

[8893]

I think it's interesting that Stone is continuing to retweet Wisconsin, UConn and Maryland stuff with frequency now. Seems to be a response to people saying he's a heavy Wisconsin lean because he retweets a lot of Wisconsin stuff (he even retweeted a UConn fan's tweet to that effect).

At a minimum, he clearly wants to keep up the interest from all three schools and their fans.

The one that makes no sense to me is Maryland. Does he really see himself possibly playing for a B1G team other than Wisconsin? I have a hard time believing that.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I think it's interesting that Stone is continuing to retweet Wisconsin, UConn and Maryland stuff with frequency now. Seems to be a response to people saying he's a heavy Wisconsin lean because he retweets a lot of Wisconsin stuff (he even retweeted a UConn fan's tweet to that effect).

At a minimum, he clearly wants to keep up the interest from all three schools and their fans.

The one that makes no sense to me is Maryland. Does he really see himself possibly playing for a B1G team other than Wisconsin? I have a hard time believing that.

At minimum, nothing. Can we please stop reading the tea leaves with his twitter retweets?

 

[8893]

At minimum, nothing. Can we please stop reading the tea leaves with his twitter retweets?

Then don't. Or do you have a mouse in your pocket?

Seems pretty obvious to me; feel free to ignore me or it at your own pleasure.

 

[MUWarriors]

I think it's interesting that Stone is continuing to retweet Wisconsin, UConn and Maryland stuff with frequency now. Seems to be a response to people saying he's a heavy Wisconsin lean because he retweets a lot of Wisconsin stuff (he even retweeted a UConn fan's tweet to that effect).

At a minimum, he clearly wants to keep up the interest from all three schools and their fans.

The one that makes no sense to me is Maryland. Does he really see himself possibly playing for a B1G team other than Wisconsin? I have a hard time believing that.

Maryland is THE Under Armour school. Not a bad program either, but I think that is one of the major factors keeping them in the game so long.

 

[husky99]

Maryland is THE Under Armour school. Not a bad program either, but I think that is one of the major factors keeping them in the game so long.

it is the only factor!

 

[HuskiesU]

He should see UConn has no post play what so ever and realize it's his position to start right away. Boy do we need somebody who can score down low!!!

 

[BUConn10]

He should see UConn has no post play what so ever and realize it's his position to start right away. Boy do we need somebody who can score down low!!!

Logic is rarely the deciding factor in recruiting.

 

[Fishy]

More importantly what are you feeding those kids in Wisconsin! Two Midwest monsters

Why are you still pretending?

 

[formerlurker]

He should see UConn has no post play what so ever and realize it's his position to start right away. Boy do we need somebody who can score down low!!!

I say this kid doesn't go anywhere that doesn't guarantee he starts Day 1.

Deep down, I hope we don't operate this way, but I really want him in Storrs. Tough call.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I say this kid doesn't go anywhere that doesn't guarantee he starts Day 1.

Deep down, I hope we don't operate this way, but I really want him in Storrs. Tough call.

This is just something you made up, right?

 

[formerlurker]

This is just something you made up, right?

We still doing this? I'm a little disappointed, I expected more from someone who appears to be a Bill Murray fan.

 

[BUConn10]

Anyone notice Diamond Stone looks a lot like Samuel Dalambert?

 

[HuskiesU]

I say this kid doesn't go anywhere that does guarantee he starts Day 1.

Deep down, I hope we don't operate this way, but I really want him in Storrs. Tough call.

I say this kid doesn't go anywhere that doesn't guarantee he starts Day 1.

Deep down, I hope we don't operate this way, but I really want him in Storrs. Tough call.

Well this kid has more skills around the basket right now as a high schooler than Nolen and Brimah. We could use him now

 

[Burnsbros23]

I dont think Enoch can come in and start right away. Hes young for this class and still seems to be a bit away from contributing.

Stone can play alongside Brimah.