2024 Recruiting: Tyler Betsey breaks down his recruitment

[PNolanFan]

There's no such thing as Williams & Brunson Academy. Heron won three straight state championships at Sacred Heart, they played in the NVL.

Some of the most laughable games were played by this team. I believe they won a state championship game by a score of like 85-35. Was one of the most dominant teams I have ever seen

 

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Off topic but:

Sacred Heart was the best team in the state regardless of class. Whos stopping Heron in a the CIAC? They had a 40 game win streak and only loss was by 2 points in a last second miss against the number 5 team in the country in TJ leaf's Foothill Academy over at HoopHall in Springfield. The year before at HoopHall they beat Jose Alvarado's Christ the King by double digits.

Anything can happen in a one game playoff but they for SURE wasn’t going to be beaten in M or S.

As a LL class alum myself and someone who won their HoopHall matchup, it was no joke. Kris was the #2 PG in the country and didn’t even make it to states after winning L the year before. There’s not much competition in M and S.

 

[husky429]

Off topic but:

Sacred Heart was the best team in the state regardless of class. Whos stopping Heron in a the CIAC? They had a 40 game win streak and only loss was by 2 points in a last second miss against the number 5 team in the country in TJ leaf's Foothill Academy over at HoopHall in Springfield. The year before at HoopHall they beat Jose Alvarado's Christ the King by double digits.

Just one of many examples why it's abspolutely ridiculous the catholic schools don't have their own playoff bracket in the CIAC.

 

[superjohn]

Just one of many examples why it's abspolutely ridiculous the catholic schools don't have their own playoff bracket in the CIAC.

I can't imagine how bad the basketball would be if it was just publics playing each other.

 

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I can't imagine how bad the basketball would be if it was just publics playing each other.

It’d be pretty much Windsor vs Hillhouse every year with one of the occasional Hartford public and New Haven charter schools having a good year.

And whatever public school happens to have a top player their at the time.

 

[husky429]

I can't imagine how bad the basketball would be if it was just publics playing each other.

The catholic schools kicking the s--- out of every public school but Windsor year in and year out isn't good basketball. It's an embarassment.

 

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The catholic schools kicking the s--- out of every public school but Windsor year in and year out isn't good basketball. It's an embarassment.

I actually checked and it’s not that lopsided, like at all. It was Hillhouse vs Weaver in the LL state championship in 2019.

The public schools consistently make it to states and beat catholic schools all the time. It’s pretty balanced.

 

[SportsFan88]

Yup! Tavon was on that team as well and I think he went to Drexel. First and only person I’ve ever seen actually shoot with both hands. Both CBC alums that played with Andre too.

The fact that Freddie was 6’4 and Tavon was 6’7 and neither played as bigs for Hillhouse was insane.

I don’t think either were ranked high. Another guy who wasn’t necessarily ranked high but went to a big school was Khalil Dukes (another CBC alum with Andre, went to USC). A lot of guys got to eat with the attention Andre brought. Lol

My Hilltoppers got em though lol

 

[SportsFan88]

They weren't LL but may have been bumped up a year because they were so good. They were the best team in the state at the time and played some national teams. Mustapha Heron- Auburn, UMass. Malik Petteway- Robert Morris. Tryn Flowers- UMass, LIU. Raheem Solomon- Niagara

Yea they never got bumped to LL that’s why some ppl got funny comments about they chips coming out of Class S

 

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My Hilltoppers got em though lol

They went from those guys to the big guard three with grandpa and them lol. Hillhouse usually puts a good squad together.

 

[Kenny11]

Sometimes the catholic schools suck. Even northwest had some down years not too long ago. East Catholic wasn’t very good at all before getting a very good coach in the early 2000s. Is St. Paul in Bristol good? Last time I checked, no. St. Bernard’s?
The best players are going to prep school with some exceptions who stick it out in the ciac on east or a few other teams and actually make the ciac better overall. I’m not against a catholic school tournament but nobody’s safety is being jeopardized by playing against good teams. Catholic schools that have good coaches do have an advantage. But there are solid public school teams that look forward to playing these teams and they don’t always lose. These are 32 minute games with no shot clock. Hit some shots and have a good strategy and you can win.

 

[NJHoops]

 

[husky429]

First visit always a good thing. Especially when Duke isn't on the list.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

First visit always a good thing. Especially when Duke isn't on the list.

I always like first and last.

 

[Com'rGordon]

Lets get him to cancel those other visits

 

[Com'rGordon]

If he goes to creighton I’ll be pissed

 

[husky429]

I always like first and last.

As I've told my wife many times, if you're not first--you're last. And I don't lose.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

As I've told my wife many times, if you're not first--you're last. And I don't lose.

Lol. I was talking recruiting and pizza.

 

[MuchoDogYears]

Did he already visit Duke or hasn't he scheduled it yet?

Or is Duke no longer on his list?

 

[UConnKev]

 

[NJHoops]

Pay attention to who wants you and who considers you their second option. Also, I wasn’t kidding when I mentioned having Alex’s mom talk to his!

I always like when players bring up the stuff the coaches are telling them in their recruiting pitches... shows they’re connecting and listening to each other.

 

[husky429]

My dream class includes Tyler and Howard together. I think they could compliment each other well and dominate teams with versatility at the 3/4. Betsey is around 210 by my eye--perfect for that Karaban spot.

I like that Betsey has no delusion about who he is as a player: volume shooter. He's building his whole game around getting 7+ shots from deep and hittting them.

 

[Umami Zen]

Good head on his shoulders.. His time at St Thomas More has really helped him as both a player and a person.. Student of the game. Glad we're up first so we can set the bar..

 

[Umami Zen]

My dream class includes Tyler and Howard together. I think they could compliment each other well and dominate teams with versatility at the 3/4.

I like that Betsey has no delusion about who he is as a player: volume shooter. He's building his whole game around getting 7+ shots from deep and hittting them.

With you on Howard and Betsey..Fire and Ice.

 

[TheHorde]

Pay attention to who wants you and who considers you their second option. Also, I wasn’t kidding when I mentioned having Alex’s mom talk to his!

I always like when players bring up the stuff the coaches are telling them in their recruiting pitches... shows they’re connecting and listening to each other.

And Mama Castle

 

[NJHoops]

And Mama Castle

Sure, but Alex’s mom was the one they really had to sell on the school itself, aside from basketball.

 

[runner11]

I am baffled that Duke or a UK type doesn’t prioritize him. Cal will probably bring in the 5 best iso chuckers. Tyler looks like he will be the elite of the elite role players.

Hurley seems like he really understand fit. God I love our staff.

 

[superjohn]

My dream class includes Tyler and Howard together. I think they could compliment each other well and dominate teams with versatility at the 3/4. Betsey is around 210 by my eye--perfect for that Karaban spot.

I like that Betsey has no delusion about who he is as a player: volume shooter. He's building his whole game around getting 7+ shots from deep and hittting them.

His numbers have been a bit disappointing in AAU so far but I haven't seen any of his games this spring/summer. Not sure if he's just missing threes and off the dribble jumpers or he's trying to expand his game by doing things he's less comfortable with.

I've always thought we'll get him and surely want him in a Huskies jersey.

 

[TheHorde]

I am baffled that Duke or a UK type doesn’t prioritize him. Cal will probably bring in the 5 best iso chuckers. Tyler looks like he will be the elite of the elite role players.

Hurley seems like he really understand fit. God I love our staff.

I wonder if we are the leader in the clubhouse and Duke knows it. And maybe are backing off to not scare off other recruits, prioritize resources elsewhere, and not have as much egg on their face if he visits and doesn’t go there.

 

[runner11]

Pay attention to who wants you and who considers you their second option. Also, I wasn’t kidding when I mentioned having Alex’s mom talk to his!

I always like when players bring up the stuff the coaches are telling them in their recruiting pitches... shows they’re connecting and listening to each other.

Yea everyone should read the piece. It seems like the staff does a great job of balancing immediate, medium and long term goals. The Bouk and Hawk developments will pay dividends for years.