Kaleb Joseph cuts list- No UConn

[caw]

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He's going to PC. I know pple close to him. They are heavy leader.
PC is going to have a top class with joseph, chukwu (they also lead) and the guy they already have.

They get those three and it will be a good class, not top five but maybe top 10. I don't think those three would put them ahead of either UL or UNC. I would bet Duke and UK end with better classes also. Then it depends on UConn, Cuse, Arizona, Florida and Kansas.

If they get their dream class of Joseph, Terrell, Lindsey, Abu, Chukwu. That is probably good for #4 or #5. I don't see any combination of somewhat realistic recruits getting them a better class than UNC or UL and whoever gets Okafor and his buddy. Assuming its Duke, I'm sure UK will have a say also in some combination of recruits.

 

[seanmc94]

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They get those three and it will be a good class, not top five but maybe top 10. I don't think those three would put them ahead of either UL or UNC. I would bet Duke and UK end with better classes also. Then it depends on UConn, Cuse, Arizona, Florida and Kansas.

If they get their dream class of Joseph, Terrell, Lindsey, Abu, Chukwu. That is probably good for #4 or #5. I don't see any combination of somewhat realistic recruits getting them a better class than UNC or UL and whoever gets Okafor and his buddy. Assuming its Duke, I'm sure UK will have a say also in some combination of recruits.

Ill take any 3 of the 5 you mentioned...anything else is a pipe dream; IMHO

 

[tzznandrew]

Ill take any 3 of the 5 you mentioned...anything else is a pipe dream; IMHO

You've been singing the praises of Cooley on the recruiting trail for a while. He's been very good at that. If you guys stay healthy this year, you better be in the NCAAs...can't blame it on Keno this year.

I don't know much about Cooley. Where are his roots? It seems if he can win, in addition to the recruiting, some big name schools will be banging on the door soon--is there a certain profile he'll be looking for (a la Smart, who turned down a number of big name opportunities, presumably waiting for a school in a specific region)?

 

[HooperScooper]

“Cuse specializes in guards. They produce pros on the biggest stage of college ball."

LOL. Can someone tell me who the heck he's talking about? Waiters is about it.

 

[caw]

Ill take any 3 of the 5 you mentioned...anything else is a pipe dream; IMHO

If rumors are to be believed PC has a good shot at Chukwu, Joseph and obviously Lindsey is verballed.

They would be a good fit with what you guys have in Dunn and Austin. I wonder how serious Austin was about wanting to play the PG position though. Can't imagine he would get much PT there if Joseph comes in and Dunn is still there.

Cooley can obviously recruit but this is his year to show he can coach. There is no excuse (injuries aside) for PC not to win 22-24 games and make the NCAAT this year. Much weaker schedule and eligible talented players with experience.

 

[BeanTownBob]

You've been singing the praises of Cooley on the recruiting trail for a while. He's been very good at that. If you guys stay healthy this year, you better be in the NCAAs...can't blame it on Keno this year.

I don't know much about Cooley. Where are his roots? It seems if he can win, in addition to the recruiting, some big name schools will be banging on the door soon--is there a certain profile he'll be looking for (a la Smart, who turned down a number of big name opportunities, presumably waiting for a school in a specific region)?

Born and raised in Providence actually.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

I'm not heart-broken over this and not overly surprised...after that video came out a couple weeks ago with Kaleb and Paschal playing pickup at PC i kinda got the impression then which way they were leaning. Cooley is no joke on the recruiting trail. I'm still holding out big time for Perkins as is the rest of the yard. August 25th cant come soon enough.

 

[Matrim55]

I'm not heart-broken over this and not overly surprised...after that video came out a couple weeks ago with Kaleb and Paschal playing pickup at PC i kinda got the impression then which way they were leaning. Cooley is no joke on the recruiting trail. I'm still holding out big time for Perkins as is the rest of the yard. August 25th cant come soon enough.

Same.

Seriously though, good for PC. Anything that makes New England basketball better and higher profile is good for all involved. Even if it means we take one on the chin now and again.

 

[chevtheman]

I think people are sleeping on Tyler Ulis

 

[Yonick]

Ill take any 3 of the 5 you mentioned...anything else is a pipe dream; IMHO

I'll bet you would take 1 of the above mentioned 5. I would too.

 

[superjohn]

I think people are sleeping on Tyler Ulis

What do you know? Please stop being so cryptic.

 

[seanmc94]

I agree with the above contention that this is a put up or shut up year for Cooley. NCAA or bust. No exceptions.
Yonick, with what PC needs to replace and Cooley's track record I would be disappointed if PC didn't land at least one more big fish.

 

[NYballfan]

Good luck to Joseph but he's no PG he is a 2 guard who can slash to the rim but has a weak 3 pt shot. Watched him play in Philly and in many prep games this past season. No way Cuse really offers him, it's a ruse. Thought his running mate at Cushing was a better player. UCONN should be relieved! If Joseph goes to Providence, Abu and Paschal Chukwu have to know they'll never see the rock, he's a shoot first and pass last guard. This move may help us sign the two best big guys around.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Good luck to Joseph but he's no PG he is a 2 guard who can slash to the rim but has a weak 3 pt shot. Watched him play in Philly and in many prep games this past season. No way Cuse really offers him, it's a ruse. Thought his running mate at Cushing was a better player. UCONN should be relieved! If Joseph goes to Providence, Abu and Paschal Chukwu have to know they'll never see the rock, he's a shoot first and pass last guard. This move may help us sign the two best big guys around.

i wouldn't go that far...

 

[Kurt]

Really want Mclaughin. I think he's a taller version of Boat.

 

[CTBasketball]

Never thought Joseph was coming here anyways. Like Chev said, I think we might make a run at Ulis if Perkins/McLaughlin fall through. He's a solid player.

 

[huskiesnyc]

Our head coach was a point guard in the NBA. Let's have faith in his evaluation of talent. Chev is right though, Ulis could very well be in play if we don't land Perkins or McLaughlin

 

[Gurleyman]

I only loosely follow recruiting, but for what it's worth, I have barely seen Joseph's name on the 'yard. My completely anecdotal research concludes that he wasn't a priority to us, either.

 

[nomar]

I only loosely follow recruiting, but for what it's worth, I have barely seen Joseph's name on the 'yard. My completely anecdotal research concludes that he wasn't a priority to us, either.

What do you know? It's not like you went to Princeton.

 

[Gurleyman]

What do you know? It's not like you went to Princeton.

Sure I did - I just went there closer to four hours than four years.

 

[FriarJ]

West Virginia is still a much better option than PC

And apparently Storrs as well.

 

[Huskyforlife]

lock this thread before it gets ugly

 

[mauconnfan]

And apparently Storrs as well.

Not for Mr Joseph....good luck would be another nice get for Cooley.....keep him in NE

 

[Kemballin']

Just the thought of him going to Providence or 'Cuse sickens me, hopefully he'll at least go to WV, it's the only school out of those three that I wouldn't rather shoot myself than play ball at.

 

[Sportsman5]

And apparently Storrs as well.

please stop commenting about recruits! you can kill us for losing during the season, but I hate having threads be PC vs UConn in recruiting. If you want to read the threads and pick out posters you don't like, than just PM them and you guys can get into a pissing match through private convo. Thank you

 

[his dudeness]

And apparently Storrs as well.

You cant talk trash if your record is garbage. Come back when you make the tournament, let alone win it 3 times.

 

[Kemballin']

Please Friar just surrender now, you're outnumbered you'll never make it out alive.

 

[Hoophound]

These PC fans have moxie and swagger. I like it. Just goes to show what a shame it is to have destroyed the Big East.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

You cant talk trash if your record is garbage. Come back when you make the tournament, let alone win it 3 times.

This made me lol pretty good.

I have to admit one of the funniest all time moments for me was going to the Dunkin Donuts center and seeing their pre-game pump up video and banners compared to ours.

 

[FriarJ]

please stop commenting about recruits! you can kill us for losing during the season, but I hate having threads be PC vs UConn in recruiting. If you want to read the threads and pick out posters you don't like, than just PM them and you guys can get into a pissing match through private convo. Thank you

You know something I was gonna honor your request, but then after reading this I decided screw you. Have you read this thread? Plenty for me to respond to. You need to work on your threatened brethren, and stop worrying about where and when I post.