2015 Recruiting Thread

[OSU Flyer]

visited Purdue in May

[DallasFlyer]

Really like the sound of this Xeyrius kid's game.

[OSU Flyer]

WHO ARE THE BEST AVAILABLE 3-POINT MARKSMEN?

The Nike circuit showcases some of the very best available 3-point shooters that remain available at this time. Aaron Falzon is one of those guys that has been known for consistently hitting off the catch from all the way out to 25-feet from beyond the arc. Yes, he can be streaky at times and has been labeled as a face-up 4-man standing near 6’8, but his abilities to take over a game is quite impressive. The Expressions forward has developed shades of toughness and rebounding of the ball but he never gets away from what has made him such an intriguing prospect. Many high major programs have had the wait-and-see approach with the Northfield Mount Hermon product, while others like Boston College, Northwestern, Creighton, and Providence have already passed on a scholarship. With a few solid looks at the rim in July, those waiting could end up on the list to have dished out a full ride to the Massachusetts native.

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014...oint-marksmen/

	Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass enrolls over 20,000 undergraduates and 5,000 post-grad students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Minutemen. Women's teams known as the Minutewomen. Sports achievements include NCAA Final Four appearances in men's basketball and women's soccer.

[Sea Bass]

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels
Dayton has Sam Miller on campus today, per a source.

[Sea Bass]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMMw47_ahv0

who does he remind of?

[jack72]

Originally Posted by Sea Bass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMMw47_ahv0 who does he remind of?

Luuuuuuuke Fab only with better body, more hops, better hands and an inside game.
http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/sam-miller

Class of '15 kid. Makes me drool.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by Sea Bass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMMw47_ahv0 who does he remind of?

Waleskowski*

[TommyGola]

He reminds me of Wally Szczerbiak of Miami.

[DallasFlyer]

Szczerbiak for sure. Or Doug McDermott. Can't say he reminds me too much of anyone who has worn a UD uniform... Maybe Coby Turner a little bit with CJ all around game. But he looks pretty great whoever he looks like.

[OSU Flyer]

"Trinity High School power forward Raymond Spalding received a scholarship offer from the University of Louisville "

probably so long on that front

[DallasFlyer]

Recent tweet -
@Joekinzer1 6'7 sr Dikembe Dixson of Mingo Central drawing interest from alot of schools including Marshall, Texas, Dayton and Cleveland St

How much interest?
Check out the stack of letters Dikembe has from Dayton:
http://www.instawebgram.com/image/73...904_1367625907
Caption from Dikembe - "Dayton shows me much love. Really interested in their school 🏀👌✉️ #Letters @daytontrueteam"

Older article about him:
http://www.cityleaguehoops.net/2013/...-invitational/

[soccergod]

Dayton has offered 2015 SG Sacar Anim from Minneapolis . Per Alex Kline at Recruit Scoop

[OSU Flyer]

Findlay Prep forward Dillon Brooks is the leading scorer at the FIBA Americas U18 Championships

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspor...iminary-round/

[THirt]

Xeyrius Williams has committed to UD! Good get for Archie. Heard he tore it up at the camp this weekend. Love to keep local talent home!
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[Iguomaniac]

He must have been waiting for Tim Williams' decision. Didn't take long after that. Great job by Archie to have an excellent plan A and plan B in place for that scholarship slot.

[Atlantic 10]

Originally Posted by Iguomaniac He must have been waiting for Tim Williams' decision. Didn't take long after that. Great job by Archie to have an excellent plan A and plan B in place for that scholarship slot.

It didnt have anything to do with the other Williams decision

[FlyerFanatic08]

‏@BSnowScout
Xeyrius Williams had committed to Dayton. Huber Heights Wayne standout forward

i'm assuming he means has not had..

[UD62]

Originally Posted by Atlantic 10 It didnt have anything to do with the other Williams decision

Agree Atlantic, it appears that XW committed well before the news broke on the Lobo's Williams.

[San Diego Flyer]

One post has him at 6'6" and most at 6'8". Any documention on which is correct? Maybe it's the shoes.


Update: Scout now has him at 6'7". This is almost comical.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by m21eagle45 . The E8 was great, but it really isn't that great of an eye opener to recruits. It may get Archie in the door of some bigger recruits, but until we improve in the league or make the NCAA tourney 3-4 years in a row, getting in the door is the only thing the E8 will do. .

And the beat goes on with this quote from Xeyrius Williams:

"Me seeing (UD's Elite 8 run), I saw that Coach Miller's onto something," Williams said. "I want to be part of something special with him."

[soccergod]

Scout also has listed on verbal commits that we got a commitment from SF Carrick Felix
from college of Southern Idaho ,----- but after further review his middle name is Xeyruis
so after more review he now plays with the Cleveland Cavs. So much for my instant excitement ,

[lhsgolf19]

Ethan Knopp ‏@EHoopsOhio 2h

2015 SF Ryan Mikesell of St. Henry HS and All-Ohio Black AAU added an offer from the University of Dayton while on a visit today.

AAU teammate of Xeyrius Williams and same high school as former flyer Big Kurt

[DallasFlyer]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 Ethan Knopp ‏@EHoopsOhio 2h 2015 SF Ryan Mikesell of St. Henry HS and All-Ohio Black AAU added an offer from the University of Dayton while on a visit today. AAU teammate of Xeyrius Williams and same high school as former flyer Big Kurt

Cue the potato chip jokes. Betcha Ryan's heard a few of the puns Ohio U fans came up with:
http://www.bobcatattack.com/messageb...D=4&PID=145871

[OSU Flyer]

Ryan Mikesell – ’15 SF Saint Henry: After missing the TDP Spring Tune-Up due to baseball last weekend, we were excited to see Mikesell’s progress with All-Ohio Black this weekend. The 6’6 small forward more than impressed in multiple viewings, leading All-Ohio Black to the 17u Gold crown, in front of a plethora of mid-major coaches. Mikesell has great size on the wing and is a smooth and skilled player with a good feel for the game. Able to pass it, score off the dribble or shoot the jumper, he’s one of Ohio’s most versatile guys in the class, and a growing commodity in the eyes of MAC coaches. More athletic then your average forward, Mikesell’s inside-outside presence should help him continue to improve his recruiting stock as he leads a very strong AOB group.

http://tripledoubleprospects.com/201...classic-recap/

[FlightClub.33.32.15.1]

Same high school conference as Kyle Ahrens. That will be a fun matchup to watch this year.

[San Diego Flyer]

Pardon if this is addressed elsewhere, but prospect named Travis Atson was scheduled for a visit. Anyone know if it happened? Looks like an Aaron Craft clone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlXJ7aLd0gQ

[OSU Flyer]

highlights of Mikesell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=o5qX-zxZPqg

[Atlantic 10]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer Pardon if this is addressed elsewhere, but prospect named Travis Atson was scheduled for a visit. Anyone know if it happened? Looks like an Aaron Craft clone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlXJ7aLd0gQ

I saw that he reclassified for 2016, he was originally 2015

[DallasFlyer]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer Pardon if this is addressed elsewhere, but prospect named Travis Atson was scheduled for a visit. Anyone know if it happened? Looks like an Aaron Craft clone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlXJ7aLd0gQ

That's where it's At-son!

[OSU Flyer]

Ryan Mikesell – ’15 St. Henry SF: Just two days after securing a commitment from a local prospect in Huber Heights Wayne PF Xeyrius Williams, the Dayton Flyers extended a scholarship offer to another local prospect in Mikesell. An AAU teammate of Williams’ with All-Ohio Black 17u, Mikesell had a standout spring on the circuit, including a signature performance on championship Sunday at the King James Classic in Akron during the April evaluation period. While he had been attracting mostly just mid-major interest up until the Dayton offer, several scouts have been quietly thinking that Mikesell could end up at the mid-major plus level. With his skill-set, size and smooth feel for the game, Mikesell has an offensive game that could translate well to college basketball.

http://tripledoubleprospects.com/201...sits-and-more/

[Flyer 86]

can't see anything about Mikesells size

[jack72]

Mikesells is a 6'6" white kid. I hope he can jump.

[DallasFlyer]

Mikesells from what I can gather is one of those guys who stuffs a stat sheet. Does everything well. Shoots, passes, rebounds, even blocks shots (long wing span). Seems like he would be a great get but I am a little surprised that he would be offered right after Xeyrius. Based on the roster and available scholarships, would not think a wing in 2015 would be a target now. Unless Xeyrius really does project as a 4. But as Mikesells and Xeyrius are AAU teammates, it should be somewhat established how well they play together. Kind of a Scott/Robinson situation (only HS and not AAU teammates). But if Mikesells were to commit, we'd have one schollie available which I would think would be for a center, pushing the ability to recruit a PG to the 2016 class.

[Gilchrist's Autograph 2]

Agreed - Rogers and Pierre should secure the 3, with Cooke and Williams able to shift to the 3 as well. 2016 seems like the Year to get another wing.
Although the would give us incredible size and depth among our wing players!
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[Flyer 86]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer highlights of Mikesell http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=o5qX-zxZPqg

somewhat soft for now, at least the competition was.

Positives: fluid stroke.
Can drive and dribble

Let's see.

[Flyer 86]

Originally Posted by jack72 Mikesells is a 6'6" white kid. I hope he can jump.

He can dunk, had two in the video. Not sure he can dunk against A10 competition. But he still has a year or so left. Will bulk up and toughen up, if he wants to "make it"

[jack72]

Originally Posted by DallasFlyer Mikesells from what I can gather is one of those guys who stuffs a stat sheet. Does everything well. Shoots, passes, rebounds, even blocks shots (long wing span). Seems like he would be a great get but I am a little surprised that he would be offered right after Xeyrius. Based on the roster and available scholarships, would not think a wing in 2015 would be a target now. Unless Xeyrius really does project as a 4. But as Mikesells and Xeyrius are AAU teammates, it should be somewhat established how well they play together. Kind of a Scott/Robinson situation (only HS and not AAU teammates). But if Mikesells were to commit, we'd have one schollie available which I would think would be for a center, pushing the ability to recruit a PG to the 2016 class.

We have offers to other guys, some better than these two. Who knows if X keeps his verbal commitment or Miller keeps his. We have now gone to a different style and level of recruiting.

[OSU Flyer]

Originally Posted by DallasFlyer Mikesells from what I can gather is one of those guys who stuffs a stat sheet. Does everything well. Shoots, passes, rebounds, even blocks shots (long wing span). Seems like he would be a great get but I am a little surprised that he would be offered right after Xeyrius. Based on the roster and available scholarships, would not think a wing in 2015 would be a target now. Unless Xeyrius really does project as a 4. But as Mikesells and Xeyrius are AAU teammates, it should be somewhat established how well they play together. Kind of a Scott/Robinson situation (only HS and not AAU teammates). But if Mikesells were to commit, we'd have one schollie available which I would think would be for a center, pushing the ability to recruit a PG to the 2016 class.

Mikesell seems like he could be a good/great shooter. Post Sibert he could be that guy who hits 40%+ and stretches the floor. Not sure anyone currently is knock down shooter on the roster like that

maybe Archie sees him and X as versatile enough to play both forward spots

[DallasFlyer]

@Verbalcommits Dayton and Providence have offered 2015 Gibbs (FL) G Barry Brown. (HT @JamieShaw5) @barrybrown_05

[steve]

Originally Posted by Flyer 86 He can dunk, had two in the video. Not sure he can dunk against A10 competition. But he still has a year or so left. Will bulk up and toughen up, if he wants to "make it"

Are the rims higher in the A10?....lol

[Flyer 86]

LOL.

The competition looked VERY light in the video. Making some jumps in our opponents here when he arrives.

[DallasFlyer]

@coryevans_10 2015 We R 1 gyard John Crosby tells me he has been offered by VCU, Dayton, and Southern Methodist

Sounds like a kid who has been fairly heralded but needed a year of prep ball. Bigger, pass first facilitating PG out of Baltimore. Here's some good info on him:

http://www.onthebanks.com/2014/5/29/...offers-a-guard

[Swampy Meadows]

Originally Posted by DallasFlyer @coryevans_10 2015 We R 1 gyard John Crosby tells me he has been offered by VCU, Dayton, and Southern Methodist Sounds like a kid who has been fairly heralded but needed a year of prep ball. Bigger, pass first facilitating PG out of Baltimore. Here's some good info on him: http://www.onthebanks.com/2014/5/29/...offers-a-guard

According to that piece, Rutgers is recruiting him for this coming year and not 2015. I wonder if Archie is as well.

[jack72]

If he is doing a year in prep school, then he probably does not have the grades. Wonder what Rutger's angle is?

[OSU Flyer]

Originally Posted by jack72 If he is doing a year in prep school, then he probably does not have the grades. Wonder what Rutger's angle is?

It could be too that he didn't get the offers or attention from schools he wanted and hoped to increase his profile with a year of prep school.

This is the route Dawkin's kid took IIRC

[jack72]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer It could be too that he didn't get the offers or attention from schools he wanted and hoped to increase his profile with a year of prep school. This is the route Dawkin's kid took IIRC

If that is the case, we don't have to worry about him taking Rutgers this year.

[Flyer Al]

Dayton apparently has offered Milik Gantz, a 2015 PG from Harrisburg, PA.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014...tebook-part-1/

The part about Milik is towards the bottom

With four offers from Radford, Sacred Heart, Rider and Boston University, Milik Gantz (2015/Bishop McDevitt, Pa./Team PA) has picked up some new interest since the July live period has started. Florida Gulf Coast, Wichita State, Hofstra and Dayton have all reached out to Gantz

Here is a lengthy video clip with his best 20 plays. The link will take you to the #2 clip and goes into the #1 clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLYiqgovYwo

[DallasFlyer]

Did you read somewhere that Dayton offered him? I just see they have expressed interest.

[Flyer Al]

Fair enough, I read more into that than what was actually there.

[Windy City Flyer]

Here's some interesting recruiting data comparing NBE to A10....

Originally Posted by Bat'71 I'm not convinced the NBE is a better conference than the new AAC. When you look at UConn, Cinci, Memphis, Temple and what Larry Brown is doing down at SMU, the core schools in the AAC seem to be at least on a par with Mar-quat, X, 'Nova and G'town. Gawd only knows if Butler will ever recover from Brad Stevens departure and whether SHU and SJU will bounce back. I still like the profile of the A-10, BTW, and would be happy to stay put should the NBE come calling (I have to admit that the dough is enticing and may be too good to pass up.)

Everything starts will recruiting and coaching. According to ESPN team rankings for 2014 recruiting, Georgetown 8, Seton Hall 12, Xavier 22, Providence 26, Nova 36. In comparison for the A10, only VCU 14 has a class ranked in the top 40. I suspect, UD, GW, UD, SJ, Richmond are right in the next tier. IMO the top 25 is where UD wants to be with recruiting.

In terms of coaching Ed Cooley is a strong recruiter who's making Providence relevant. Kevin Willard is solid coach for Seton Hall as well. Mack (we all hate him), Jay Wright, and JT3 are proven recruiters.

It seems like Butler, Marquette, Creighton are in transition. DePaul is a train wreck.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[DallasFlyer]

Dayton target Raymond Spalding committed to Louisville. His very first offer was from Archie.

[Swampy Meadows]

Originally Posted by DallasFlyer Dayton target Raymond Spalding committed to Louisville. His very first offer was from Archie.

No surprise on either end of his recruitment: that Archie was able to ID him early and that he went big time. Carlton Bragg, Esa Amhad, VJ King, Kipper Nichols and Seth Towns will end up the same.

[Flyer Al]

UD recently scouted Brad Brechting, a 6'11 kid from Michigan.

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/ne...tball-recruit/

[DallasFlyer]

Brechting sounds pretty good as a true center candidate. Sounds like he is bulking up to catch up with height and lots of big programs are sniffing. Interesting prospect to keep an eye on for sure.

[TommyGola]

It seems like the breadth of interest for this young man is widening. We could use a dominating center. I think it would really round out the future roster.

[DallasFlyer]

Originally Posted by TommyGola It seems like the breadth of interest for this young man is widening. We could use a dominating center. I think it would really round out the future roster.

Agree. If Archie really sees D. Davis as a PG as he's indicated, I think a center would be the most ideal addition to the roster in the 2015 class.

[jack72]

No doubt this is the size kid Archie wants. I hope we can land him and not end up with another wing player. With only one scholly left we have got to get a kid over 6"8".

[oldfan]

Originally Posted by DallasFlyer Brechting sounds pretty good as a true center candidate. Sounds like he is bulking up to catch up with height and lots of big programs are sniffing. Interesting prospect to keep an eye on for sure.

Sounds like a very long shot. He is hoping for Michigan or Michigan State to make an offer and it appears they are waiting to see if he continues to develop. So if he continues to develop he is most probably going to one of the Michigan Schools and if he does not develop does Dayton really want him? So if he continues to develop it will take a super sales job to get him to UD.

[lhsgolf19]

Flyingarrow I know you just started that thread but I thought we get this thread back up and running again after a 2 month hiatus.

UD has a very important couple weeks of visits coming up... PGs John Crosby next weekend and Donnell Gresham the weekend after that

[San Diego Flyer]

The other locked thread served us well, but wrapped up in that expansive thread were a thousand different thoughts at this point in it's tenure.

It makes more sense to have class-specific threads for each year.

[lhsgolf19]

We have a beast in X Williams

Xeyrius Williams (6'8 SF/PF / Huber Heights Wayne / 2015):

Deserving of a ranking in the top 250 of the national class of 2015, Williams was a flat out beast alongside Ahrens on Sunday. A difficult matchup for most defenses, Williams has the length to be successful in the post, while being athletic and skilled enough to score anywhere from 24-feet and in. An active rebounder that is especially effective on the offensive glass, Williams is a tremendous addition to Archie Miller's 2015 class at Dayton.

http://www.landgrantholyland.com/201...eekly-showcase

Easily the crown jewel of Archie's 2015 recruiting class, can't wait to see him play next year!

[Flyer Al]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 We have a beast in X Williams Xeyrius Williams (6'8 SF/PF / Huber Heights Wayne / 2015): Deserving of a ranking in the top 250 of the national class of 2015, Williams was a flat out beast alongside Ahrens on Sunday. A difficult matchup for most defenses, Williams has the length to be successful in the post, while being athletic and skilled enough to score anywhere from 24-feet and in. An active rebounder that is especially effective on the offensive glass, Williams is a tremendous addition to Archie Miller's 2015 class at Dayton. http://www.landgrantholyland.com/201...eekly-showcase Easily the crown jewel of Archie's 2015 recruiting class, can't wait to see him play next year!

Gee, sounds a lot like Chris Johnson, doesn't it?

[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by Flyer Al Gee, sounds a lot like Chris Johnson, doesn't it?

I'll take a taller CJ thank you very much lol

X and Sam Miller both have a chance to big time players in this program and the unknown is Mikesell who is very intriguing.

[DallasFlyer]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 Easily the crown jewel of Archie's 2015 recruiting class, can't wait to see him play next year!

So you think he's going to be the best of his class? He sound great, but I think most would have the highest expectations on Sam Miller of the three 2015 incoming 2015 guys.

[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by DallasFlyer So you think he's going to be the best of his class? He sound great, but I think most would have the highest expectations on Sam Miller of the three 2015 incoming 2015 guys.

I personally think he will be the best... highest upside IMO... Sam might be more complete right now

[College B-Ball Fan]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 We have a beast in X Williams Xeyrius Williams (6'8 SF/PF / Huber Heights Wayne / 2015): Deserving of a ranking in the top 250 of the national class of 2015, Williams was a flat out beast alongside Ahrens on Sunday. A difficult matchup for most defenses, Williams has the length to be successful in the post, while being athletic and skilled enough to score anywhere from 24-feet and in. An active rebounder that is especially effective on the offensive glass, Williams is a tremendous addition to Archie Miller's 2015 class at Dayton. http://www.landgrantholyland.com/201...eekly-showcase Easily the crown jewel of Archie's 2015 recruiting class, can't wait to see him play next year!

"WE HAVE A BEAST IN WILLIAMS"--------music to my ears! Can't wait to see this local kid in the red/blue!

[springborofan]

Not discounting Williams but if you read the blog, EVERYONE is all world...

[bobber]

Originally Posted by springborofan Not discounting Williams but if you read the blog, EVERYONE is all world...

Yup, every one is a sure fire All-American. Keep your shirts on everybody. I'm sure Williams and Miller are going to be strong contributors. But let's not get carried away.

[lhsgolf19]

Reminder Big Official Visitor this weekend:

Matthew Schwade ‏@FlyerHoops

@DaytonTrueTeam is hosting their top PG target (@_CROSBYshow) this weekend for an official visit ($): http://bit.ly/1p12GYe #FlyerNation

https://twitter.com/FlyerHoops/statu...36692389261312

[Tony T 71]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 Reminder Big Official Visitor this weekend: Matthew Schwade ‏@FlyerHoops @DaytonTrueTeam is hosting their top PG target (@_CROSBYshow) this weekend for an official visit ($): http://bit.ly/1p12GYe #FlyerNation https://twitter.com/FlyerHoops/statu...36692389261312

Give us a full report of the visit.

[flyer016]

Found this in an old (5/9/12) interview with Crosby. Thought it was interesting nonetheless:

“It was more of an academic decision,” Crosby said. “At Poly, they have the engineering type of field. That’s what I want to do. I want to be a chemical engineer. I just thought it would be better to go to an engineering high school, graduate from there and go to a good engineering college. It was just a great fit for me.”

Sounds like a smart kid (3.8 at the time of the article) whose prospect status may have plateaued a bit (which isn't to say he doesn't have a tremendously bright future).

One last quote from his AAU coach, “He’s just been a great addition, man, a great addition to the team,” Oliver said. “He’s a true point guard that can knock down the open shot. His decision-making is great. He’s getting better defensively."

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/201...or-engineering

Interesting to note that both guards that Archie seems to be targeting (Crosby and Gresham) are even-keeled, run the ship type PGs; both also have good size.

[lhsgolf19]

Corey Evans @coreyevans_10 · 4h

2015 Team Rose guard Marlon Stewart may also take visits to Dayton and Wichita State in the coming weeks @ny2lasports

Stewart is 6'1" PG from Iowa, we have not offered him yet it looks like.

I personally don't believe the visit will come to fruition because I fully believe either Crosby or Gresham could drop in the next couple weeks

[CraSch]

With Crosby's commitment is Gresham still going to visit?

[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by CraSch With Crosby's commitment is Gresham still going to visit?

I doubt it... barring something major this completes 2015, onto '16 & '17

[DallasFlyer]

Originally Posted by CvilleFlyer No mention of 6'9" JUCO big man Malik Dime from Indian Hills Community College. He went to Columbus Walnut Ridge High School and is supposedly a five star post. He will be a sophomore next season at IHCC. Does anyone know if we have offered or would we want to? Iowa St. is the only school he has visited.

Originally Posted by Swampy Meadows Dime is a Rising Juco soph. Unless his grades met NCAA Clearinghouse standards coming out of HS he is a 2015 recruit with 2 years of eligibility. UD has offered Posted via Mobile Device

@GoodmanESPN Washington expected to pick up commitment from 6-9 big man Malik Dime from Indian Hills, source told ESPN. Visited Iowa St., Ark, Rutgers.

[San Diego Flyer]

Darn. Was hoping for better news on this player. Is that GW or Wash Huskies?

[DallasFlyer]

Huskies

[Sid Louick]

With Crosby's commit, aren't we one over the limit in '15?

[DallasFlyer]

Yep. One over. He wasn't going to Dayton. I was just updating a former target many were intrigued by.

[jack72]

Makes you wonder whether we pulled the offer to Dime, or what we would have done had we kept it, and he now committed?

[DallasFlyer]

Anyone's guess, but seems pretty clear from his list he wasn't all that interested in going to school close to home.

[Medford]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/iowa-st...71--ncaab.html

He's sitting out this season anyways (and would have at UD as well), but hip surgery on a spry 20ish year old kid is rarely a good thing. Perhaps the Flyers didn't miss out on much due to this injury, guess we won't know either way for at least another year. good luck on the recovery young kid, hope you get your game back.

[UDBrian]

A summary on flyer news of the recruiting class

http://www.flyernews.com/fn_wp/2015-...for-miller-ud/

[Sid Louick]

Originally Posted by UDBrian A summary on flyer news of the recruiting class http://www.flyernews.com/fn_wp/2015-...for-miller-ud/

I still don't understand how they can sign four "contracts" when they already have 10 "under contract" next year.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by Sid Louick I still don't understand how they can sign four "contracts" when they already have 10 "under contract" next year.

It doesn't count against them until they show up on campus...just because you have 14 LOI's signed doesn't mean you'll have 14 show up in August.

[DallasFlyer]

We're so good, probably lose like half our guys to early NBA entry. It'll work itself out.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by Sid Louick I still don't understand how they can sign four "contracts" when they already have 10 "under contract" next year.

That is a funky situation. Does everyone on the inside know that someone will not be there next year? Or is it that everyone accepts the - these things have a way of working themselves out? Or is it everyone "under contract" wondering if they are the odd man out?

[jack72]

It will work out. Someone leaves, or else someone does not get offered a scholly. Good for Archie, not being caught short of numbers like he has been for three years!

[FlyingArrow]

In most years, whoever is at the back of the bench would look to transfer. We probably won't have a back-of-the-bench this year. We have 9 players active. 10 once Rogers is healthy. I think they'll all play.

We'll lose 2 seniors and gain 4 freshmen plus 2 red-shirts become active. Hopefully we don't lose any of the 6 new players (although that has happened). And who of the others would you expect to not get a lot of playing time this year? Scoochie, Sibert, Pierre, Robinson, Scott are all virtual locks to get major PT. Pollard and Rogers, too, just due to our lack of size. That leaves Bass - who graduates anyway. And DDavis - who is a freshman with high expectations. He'll either play a lot (so why leave?) or not, but then he's just a freshman so that's not so surprising. And then KDavis. He got the fewest minutes of the freshmen last year, but I think he'll get plenty of PT this year.

Ultimately, the only way a player this year doesn't get much PT is if they aren't performing - there isn't a numbers-crunch this year. So if everyone plays well, there's likely to be one person with hurt feelings next year. If someone plays poorly - doesn't get minutes - look for them to transfer.

[Gilchrist's Autograph 2]

Pierre's going pro.

[San Diego Flyer]

I don't doubt that. The question is in what year? He is the one player that has all the tools to take over a game.

[jack72]

Pierre is a bit of a tweener for the NBA. I think he has a great chance, but only if he has a huge huge year.

I suspect Rogers and his tendonitis is a big question mark.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer I don't doubt that. The question is in what year? He is the one player that has all the tools to take over a game.

The bigger question is - In what country? There is money to be made in all kinds of places. I would not blame anyone for leaving to make some money rather then to play for free (I know , free education ). The years to do that are limited.

[San Diego Flyer]

Chris Wright eventually got his chances in the NBA. Pierre actually is not the freak athlete, but trumps all the weaknesses that CW had. Pierre has much more court sense, and a better handle, rounded game. I see Pierre eventually getting a legitimate shot at the NBA--more than just a token summer league look, or NBADL stint.

It will be interesting to see what '15 recruit can replace Pierre.

	Chris Wright CHRIS WRIGHT 6-8 225lb | Trotwood Madison, HS (OH) A10 All Rookie Team. Preseason 2008 2nd Team All A10. Member of the UD Flight Club with a 40+ inch vertical leap. Consensus Top-75 national recruit. Uncle is former Flyer J.D. Grigsby. Nickname is Top Flyght. CAREER STATS 2007-08 10.4ppg 5.7rpg

[THirt]

Originally Posted by Flyer Al UD recently scouted Brad Brechting, a 6'11 kid from Michigan. http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/ne...tball-recruit/

If anyone is interested, Brechting verballed to Oakland today. Staying local. Good for him.

Prior target Jaylen Poyser verballed to UNLV a little bit ago. He had been offered by UD, and I know URI, I think maybe Bona as well.
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[UDBrian]

Originally Posted by Gilchrist's Autograph 2 Pierre's going pro.

That was the first negative thought I had regarding an extra scholarship. I do believe that he can play in the nba

[priceg75]

Pierre is not going to leave after this year unless he all of the sudden becomes a conference player of the year type of player, which he did not show at all last year except in brief flashes.

He's not even projected on the first team. He's not going pro early unless he wants to play in Europe for a couple years.

[224]

Instead of going after a JuCo or transfer, looks like Archie may not be done adding to our freshman class in Kyle Alexander, a 6'10 F from Canada with a 7'2 wingspan

http://hoopshype.ca/kyle-alexander-s...sit-tennessee/

The article lists Rice, Tennessee and SBU as only official visits so far, with Dayton, Missouri, Auburn, WKU and New Mexico as other schools in running.

The kid is from Canada and just started playing basketball 2 years ago, which explains why he has flown under the radar. SBU was on him first, and if that tells us anything, that's a good thing as they have a skill at finding diamonds in the rough from Canada. They were only D1 school to offer Andrew Nicholson (A10 POY, now in NBA), and they were the first to recruit some kid named Dyshawn Pierre.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[The Fly]

If this quote from his dad carries any weight, it's unlikely he lands at UD:

“Kyle also wants to study film. If they don’t have his program that wouldn’t be a consideration. I go to a movie with him and he’s like Dad do you know how they made that scene, all he talks about is cameras, angles… he seems to be really interested in that stuff.”

[TommyGola]

I hope the young man watches a lot of video of his play on the court. It is a good way to get better in a short period of time.