Matt Cross is dominating the circuit. Where are we? (He committed to Miami on 9/4)

[UConnNick]

As of now, we will have two open scholarships for the class of 2020. I think it's possibly we'll have three - Gilbert might leave after he graduates, or somebody could transfer. We know that we're recruiting Jackson and Abdur-Rahim on the wing, as well as Cliff Omoruyi at center. If we get two of those three, a guy like Cross might be okay as bench depth. But I'd rather see us aim high and bring in players who will clearly elevate the talent level of the program instead of "high IQ" potential role players. As always, while our staff isn't flawless, I have to assume they know how to recruit better than the average Boneyarder.

If they don't, we're in major trouble.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Real gym rat. High IQ player. Gets the most out of his talent. Can definitely see why certain posters like him.

Lol. You had me at gym rat! Does he have a steadying influence or is he more of a bulldog?

 

[Chief00]

I'd be surprised if he went to college.

Agree, that’s a possibility but probably not advisable.

 

[gtcam]

Don’t sleep on Cisse in a couple years. Staff likes him.

so doesn't 99.99% of P5 and D1 teams
btw- the staff likes Precious too..............................

 

[Matrim55]

Lol. You had me at gym rat! Does he have a steadying influence or is he more of a bulldog?

Bulldog. High character kid. Plays the game the right way. Great fundamentals. Throwback player from another era. Boy next door type.

 

[navery12]

so doesn't 99.99% of P5 and D1 teams
btw- the staff likes Precious too.....

Why are you even on this site?

 

[ToolzieFan]

Bulldog. High character kid. Plays the game the right way. Great fundamentals. Throwback player from another era. Boy next door type.

Dare I say...gritty?

 

[mauconnfan]

Dare I say...gritty?

And plucky too!

 

[QDOG5]

An absolute gamer, you want him in your foxhole.

 

[Matrim55]

An absolute gamer, you want him in your foxhole.

Type of guy who you wouldn't mind if he dated your sister.

 

[Kenny11]

Type of guy who you wouldn't mind if he dated your sister.

Kofi

 

[RipCity]

Kofi

*grabs popcorn*

 

[Kenny11]

*grabs popcorn*

Hey He's a manly man, a true protector. His sister may like that

 

[gtcam]

Why are you even on this site?

Because you don't get it

 

[navery12]

Because you don't get it

What don't I get? Because it sure seems like you can't come to grips with the fact that Kevin Ollie is gone and we have Dan Hurley now

 

[NJHoops]

Real gym rat. High IQ player. Gets the most out of his talent. Can definitely see why certain posters like him.

This is such a great comment, as are the ones who understand it and are appropriately continuing the vibe.

 

[HooperScooper]

Up to #89 in the new 247Sports ranking updated today. Looks like he was #199 before.

2020 Top Basketball Recruits

The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts.

247sports.com

 

[auror]

Up to #89 in the new 247Sports ranking updated today. Looks like he was #199 before.

2020 Top Basketball Recruits

The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts.

247sports.com

Oof. Andre Jackson fell 50 spots out of the top 100.

 

[navery12]

Oof. Andre Jackson fell 50 spots out of the top 100.

Must mean we're in a good spot with him

 

[olehead]

Dare I say...gritty?

Or "blue collar type"

 

[goskis2018]

Damn, 5 of the top 10 kids are from Cali.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Matt Cross to Miami.

 

[dennismenace]

OK, I admit it. I thought John Pinone was going to be a lousy player in college. Dee Rowe once said of him..."he can't jump over the Sunday paper". Oh well, another Ct kid who got away.

Pinone didn't have to; he'd box you out right off the front porch.

 

[temery]

BREAKING: Matt Cross Commits to Hurricanes

A big win on the recruiting trail for Jim Larrañaga, who gets his first 2020 target.

www.stateoftheu.com