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2023 Recruiting: Stephon Castle

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RobDauster said:
Things can always change in recruiting, but I will say this: He did his interviews with national outlets Wednesday. Have a blessed Friday
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aburks41 said:
If he already did media interviews then he already made his choice. Unless they come in with a fat bag of cash, it's over
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Pardon my ignorance, but what does this mean? Are you saying he told reporters where he's going, and they're expected to sit on it until after his announcement?
 
Get a Job said:
Pardon my ignorance, but what does this mean? Are you saying he told reporters where he's going, and they're expected to sit on it until after his announcement?
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Correct. That's how they all get their articles out within minutes of the announcements
 
Get a Job said:
Pardon my ignorance, but what does this mean? Are you saying he told reporters where he's going, and they're expected to sit on it until after his announcement?
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Yes. It's so they can write their articles and have them ready to go when he officially announces.
 
navery12 said:
Correct. That's how they all get their articles out within minutes of the announcements
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aburks41 said:
Yes. It's so they can write their articles and have them ready to go when he officially announces.
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Interesting. That makes me think the Auburn fans' certainty is based on leaks. If dozens of people (family and media) know his choice, ain't no way it stays contained within that group.
 
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Would be nice if one day posters on this board realized every time they insinuate another school "stealing" a commitment with a bag of cash, they are indirectly insulting the values and integrity of the recruits we're trying to bring in.

Do I think the comments on this board would sway their decision? No.

Is it still a bad look? Yes.
 
I usually am heavily into recruiting but for some reason not that involved in the 2023 class, what are peoples ideal/most realistic 2023 class?
 
"I just talked to UConn the other day." -- video was posted back in June
 
navery12 said:
Correct. That's how they all get their articles out within minutes of the announcements
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Kind of strange that there's still not a single Crystal Ball prediction on 247Sports.com. Maybe they all know where he's going but just don't want to give it away since Castle gave them interviews already?

 
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HooperScooper said:
Kind of strange that there's still not a single Crystal Ball prediction on 247Sports.com. Maybe they all know where he's going but just don't want to give it away since Castle gave them interviews already?

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The young man is pretty smart. So are his advisors. Damn savvy strategy I think.
 
HooperScooper said:
Kind of strange that there's still not a single Crystal Ball prediction on 247Sports.com. Maybe they all know where he's going but just don't want to give it away since Castle gave them interviews already?

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Yeah its weird how tight lipped this one has been, but I'm taking that as a good sign for UConn. I've been refreshing the crystal balls anyway but it's kind of nice to be getting a surprise announcement at 5
 
Get a Job said:
Pardon my ignorance, but what does this mean? Are you saying he told reporters where he's going, and they're expected to sit on it until after his announcement?
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So here's the way the sausage gets made: When a player is good enough, all of the major outlets are going to try and secure the commitment announcement live. HQ does it. ESPN does it. We've done them at the Field of 68. There's a healthy level of competition there. HQ is not the only outlet that was chasing Castles.

In the days prior to those broadcasts, the player will do interviews with all of print/website outlets that cover recruiting (On3, ESPN, 247, Rivals, etc.), and there are agreements in place that the decision will not be leaked or the quotes/story made public until the official announcement is made. The reporters are within their right to publish those stories the second they get quotes on the record, but if you do that, you'll never get a player telling you anything ever again. Burning access isn't worth scooping one commitment that isn't a secret to anyone in the industry.

It's rare that there is ever a "surprise" on these selections. Zion was one. Jamal Murray was another. Beyond that, I can't really think of any off the top of my head where we didn't know before hand.
 
RobDauster said:
So here's the way the sausage gets made: When a player is good enough, all of the major outlets are going to try and secure the commitment announcement live. HQ does it. ESPN does it. We've done them at the Field of 68. There's a healthy level of competition there. HQ is not the only outlet that was chasing Castles.

In the days prior to those broadcasts, the player will do interviews with all of print/website outlets that cover recruiting (On3, ESPN, 247, Rivals, etc.), and there are agreements in place that the decision will not be leaked or the quotes/story made public until the official announcement is made. The reporters are within their right to publish those stories the second they get quotes on the record, but if you do that, you'll never get a player telling you anything ever again. Burning access isn't worth scooping one commitment that isn't a secret to anyone in the industry.

It's rare that there is ever a "surprise" on these selections. Zion was one. Jamal Murray was another. Beyond that, I can't really think of any off the top of my head where we didn't know before hand.
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Just tell us...we can all keep a secret
 
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UCSouth said:
Just tell us...we can all keep a secret
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It's already pretty clear if you've read the thread. The kid clearly wants to have his moment. You'll know in a little over an hour.
 
drayenob said:
Maybe Rob could get Chief as a guest? I am sure the Chief's schedule is super busy so it might just be a pipe dream.
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It depends if he has enough in his budget to pay Chief00 then he can worry about scheduling issues. Might be cheaper to get Geno, Dickie V or even Elvis
 
RobDauster said:
So here's the way the sausage gets made: When a player is good enough, all of the major outlets are going to try and secure the commitment announcement live. HQ does it. ESPN does it. We've done them at the Field of 68. There's a healthy level of competition there. HQ is not the only outlet that was chasing Castles.

In the days prior to those broadcasts, the player will do interviews with all of print/website outlets that cover recruiting (On3, ESPN, 247, Rivals, etc.), and there are agreements in place that the decision will not be leaked or the quotes/story made public until the official announcement is made. The reporters are within their right to publish those stories the second they get quotes on the record, but if you do that, you'll never get a player telling you anything ever again. Burning access isn't worth scooping one commitment that isn't a secret to anyone in the industry.

It's rare that there is ever a "surprise" on these selections. Zion was one. Jamal Murray was another. Beyond that, I can't really think of any off the top of my head where we didn't know before hand.
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Been a long time since I learned something real on this board… it’s a weird feeling. Not sure I like it
 
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Castle follows a ton of people involved with UConn basketball on his Instagram - coaches, players, and even managers.
 
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Drummond in house tonight

Andre will be in the house tonight. I hope he gets a great UConn welcome from the fans. Who says UConn doesn't do Bigs?
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Possibly only equaled by this gem. I might crack a beer at 6AM for dear old Chiefy at the football finale.

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11am Start and 6am Tailgate?

So am I correct the big carrot UConn threw the season ticket holders was an extra hour of tailgating - so with the 11am game start its 6am. Wow - that's a selling point! So much for getting fannies in the seats by kickoff. So much for mix messages.
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RobDauster said:
So here's the way the sausage gets made: When a player is good enough, all of the major outlets are going to try and secure the commitment announcement live. HQ does it. ESPN does it. We've done them at the Field of 68. There's a healthy level of competition there. HQ is not the only outlet that was chasing Castles.

In the days prior to those broadcasts, the player will do interviews with all of print/website outlets that cover recruiting (On3, ESPN, 247, Rivals, etc.), and there are agreements in place that the decision will not be leaked or the quotes/story made public until the official announcement is made. The reporters are within their right to publish those stories the second they get quotes on the record, but if you do that, you'll never get a player telling you anything ever again. Burning access isn't worth scooping one commitment that isn't a secret to anyone in the industry.

It's rare that there is ever a "surprise" on these selections. Zion was one. Jamal Murray was another. Beyond that, I can't really think of any off the top of my head where we didn't know before hand.
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Rob-- Appreciate your insight and input. Welcome to the Yard..Never dull
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
Oh my god, Chief's performance in that thread is so much worse than I remember.
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Wow. So did he start referring to himself in the 3rd person after that nightmare? Also curious about the "love potion" thread now...
 
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