I assume this may have something to do with Sly's most recent round of cryptic comments. Definately puts us over the schollie limit, so there is no doubt more news to come.
Same HS as David Minaya.
Can't wait to get home and see the video. Youtube is blocked here at work
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:13 pm
by ToTheLeft
olldflame wrote:I assume this may have something to do with Sly's most recent round of cryptic comments. Definately puts us over the schollie limit, so there is no doubt more news to come.
Same HS as David Minaya.
Can't wait to get home and see the video. Youtube is blocked here at work
Hate to speculate... but...
No Bill Weaver? Weren't we talking to his HS teammate as a possible 3rd Commit? Because if we're not bringing in this other guy from Bill's school, maybe we won't be bringing Bill back?
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:16 pm
by ballah09
did Tre decommit?
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:17 pm
by ToTheLeft
Also, oldflame... if you want a preview of the video.
Imagine a three point barrage with a good, high, quick release. Kid looks like he fits in perfectly. Of course all the video shows is the makes, but still...
Guess I might have been right then. Maybe no more Bill?
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:26 pm
by ToTheLeft
olldflame wrote:
ballah09 wrote:ESPN is also saying Ovie committed
To us?
Yes, to us.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:26 pm
by ballah09
olldflame wrote:
ballah09 wrote:ESPN is also saying Ovie committed
To us?
yes
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:28 pm
by olldflame
Wow. That's a really nice looking recruiting class with a scoring guard, a versitile long forward and a 6'11 shot blocker. We are still over by one schollie, so stay tuned for someone leaving the program for one reason or another.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:29 pm
by ToTheLeft
He's from Bill and Tre's school, too. I am so confused now. We need more info! Someone PM me if you know what's going on... haha.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:30 pm
by ToTheLeft
olldflame wrote:Wow. That's a really nice looking recruiting class with a scoring guard, a versitile long forward and a 6'11 shot blocker. We are still over by one schollie, so stay tuned for someone leaving the program for one reason or another.
I thought all Ritchie did was recruit little wimpy guards?
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:34 pm
by olldflame
Still no wide body. Vander Pol and Soko are both lean and athletic, but it looks like we are going to have tons of length next year as well as a lot more scoring options.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:40 pm
by jcmanson
This should be on Ovie's thread, but he has a decent size body. I wouldn't call him wide, but wouldn’t call him lean either.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:41 pm
by prototype
I played against Oldsmar - Boy have things changed!! They scheduled us for their homecoming game and we beat them 134-35. Looks like he can shoot - I wish the highlight reel included some other highlights though - like passing and defense, but I'm guessing Minaya should be able to give some pretty good insight.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:42 pm
by olldflame
To score 24 a game on the same team with 2 other D1 recruits is pretty impressive.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:44 pm
by prototype
olldflame wrote:To score 24 a game on the same team with 2 other D1 recruits is pretty impressive.
You have to remember that was the coach speaking...
I played with 4 and not one of them ended up playing D1 ball.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:54 pm
by Chris Lang
One of those recruits has already committed to Utah State. The other is still looking, the coach said.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 1:54 pm
by TDDance234
From ESPN.com:
September, 2008: Perez is a skilled scorer that can also distribute the ball to open teammates. He handles the ball with his head and eyes up and can change speeds and directions with ease. He can shoot the three, stop and pop for a pull up jumper in transition as well as in the half court attacking from either wing or along the baseline where he has a knack for drawing fouls. Perez has excellent court vision and can pass with either hand. He plays hard and with a sense of urgency on both ends of the floor.
June, 2008: A physically powerful guard, Perez has good muscle mass and definition in both his upper and lower body. He does his best work off the dribble as he plays strong with the ball and goes hard to the rim. His handle is solid and even allows him to push the ball up the floor and lead the break when the opportunity presents itself. He is an adequate standstill shooter from behind the three-point line, although he definitely prefers to put the ball on the floor. He is also a capable passer off the dribble, although he can occasionally put his head down when determined to get to the rim. Defensively, he is sound as he uses his physicality to his advantage in order to contain the dribble.
They also had him considering Georgia Tech, Missouri and Florida State. Graded at an overall 83, and the 119th ranked SG in the country.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 2:08 pm
by jcmanson
My favorite quote from Lang’s piece:
After the Liberty visit, he canceled visits to Fordham, Northeastern, and Creighton.
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 2:09 pm
by olldflame
I hope the part about being strong with the ball and being able to pass off the dribble with either hand is accurate. IMHO Jesse is the only one on our current roster (including Seth) who fits that description. (I haven't seen Minaya enough to know.)
Posted: March 9th, 2009, 2:10 pm
by Cider Jim
This is very encouraging...
After the Liberty visit, he canceled visits to Fordham, Northeastern and Creighton. Duquesne was also interested, Pannone said. “He liked the Christian atmosphere,“ Pannone said. “And he liked the fact that the coaches were players coaches.
