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Lots of class discussion in threads of individual recruits that really needs its own thread.
In my mind, 2022 Karaban, Clingan, Hasson, Roumoglou is A+ especially since they all can be multi yr players. Hasson looks to have real size next to Clingan and his clips show a ton of skill. I don't view the foreign guys as just throw ins. Floor time not expected right away, but based on clips I love their skills. Karaban is my man, & Clingan gives us a matchup to the biggest guys out there like Dickinson, Edey, etc and can be overwhelming to many teams.
2022 portal additions, A+. Newton, Alleyne, Diarra, Calcaterra, totally restocked backcourt positions of need with quality proven contributors that make foul shots and can shoot threes. All are so capable that good arguments can be made for any of them to be important. Incredible to me that the staff could reel in Calcaterra as a 4th addition for his Covid yr to compete with other guys expecting big minutes.
2023 recruiting class: A. Castle, Ball, Ross, Stewart, Singare. Love Castle but he slightly brings down my class rating to less than A+ because of Castle's desire to be 1 and done at the key position of the team. I think he will be good enough to leave. If we can get him good NIL money to stay for at least a second year then A+. Love Singare, Love Stewart, Want to Love Ball but never see him play well, I Like Ross but I think it will be a tough road for him to be better than the guys he will be competing with. Again, the staff amazes me that they can bring in a guy like Stewart with so much competition for minutes at the 3/4. Really great job.
I was part of the 'sky is falling' group losing Akok, Diggins, Floyd, etc. Hard to remember those feelings now. I had my wish list of the northeast kids and was disappointed my original targets vanished, but for me, Singare and Stewart check those boxes just fine. Griffith is my only regret, and you can't always get everything. I'll see Ball at Brewster and smile.
We're thrilled with our #3 class. Brewster has #38 Ball, #51 Estrella, #54 Bowen, #90 Carey Booth, #97 Reid Ducharme, #122 Aaron Clarke. Another service has Bowen #27, Estrella #38, Ball #47, Ducharme #79, Booth #80, Clark #91 !! FYI Castle #24, Ball #47, Stewart is #59 , Ross #106, Singare NR on that list of top 150.
Now lets coach a great game, spread minutes around, ride the hot hands game to game and line up Pettiford to take the reins of an experienced team when Castle leaves..
In my mind, 2022 Karaban, Clingan, Hasson, Roumoglou is A+ especially since they all can be multi yr players. Hasson looks to have real size next to Clingan and his clips show a ton of skill. I don't view the foreign guys as just throw ins. Floor time not expected right away, but based on clips I love their skills. Karaban is my man, & Clingan gives us a matchup to the biggest guys out there like Dickinson, Edey, etc and can be overwhelming to many teams.
2022 portal additions, A+. Newton, Alleyne, Diarra, Calcaterra, totally restocked backcourt positions of need with quality proven contributors that make foul shots and can shoot threes. All are so capable that good arguments can be made for any of them to be important. Incredible to me that the staff could reel in Calcaterra as a 4th addition for his Covid yr to compete with other guys expecting big minutes.
2023 recruiting class: A. Castle, Ball, Ross, Stewart, Singare. Love Castle but he slightly brings down my class rating to less than A+ because of Castle's desire to be 1 and done at the key position of the team. I think he will be good enough to leave. If we can get him good NIL money to stay for at least a second year then A+. Love Singare, Love Stewart, Want to Love Ball but never see him play well, I Like Ross but I think it will be a tough road for him to be better than the guys he will be competing with. Again, the staff amazes me that they can bring in a guy like Stewart with so much competition for minutes at the 3/4. Really great job.
I was part of the 'sky is falling' group losing Akok, Diggins, Floyd, etc. Hard to remember those feelings now. I had my wish list of the northeast kids and was disappointed my original targets vanished, but for me, Singare and Stewart check those boxes just fine. Griffith is my only regret, and you can't always get everything. I'll see Ball at Brewster and smile.
We're thrilled with our #3 class. Brewster has #38 Ball, #51 Estrella, #54 Bowen, #90 Carey Booth, #97 Reid Ducharme, #122 Aaron Clarke. Another service has Bowen #27, Estrella #38, Ball #47, Ducharme #79, Booth #80, Clark #91 !! FYI Castle #24, Ball #47, Stewart is #59 , Ross #106, Singare NR on that list of top 150.
Now lets coach a great game, spread minutes around, ride the hot hands game to game and line up Pettiford to take the reins of an experienced team when Castle leaves..
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