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Post by vikesfan on May 16, 2022 15:44:58 GMT -5
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Post by vikesfan on May 16, 2022 15:52:05 GMT -5
He is ranked the #2 player in Michigan by 24/7.
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Post by vikesfan on May 16, 2022 15:53:25 GMT -5
6’2” PG who has offers from several MAC schools. Toledo, Kent State, NIU, EMU, Western Michigan, and BGSU.
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Post by Admin on May 16, 2022 16:01:56 GMT -5
That'll work. A signing to be excited about
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Post by theonetheonly on May 16, 2022 16:05:39 GMT -5
That'll work. A signing to be excited about So far I think he has done a very good job of filling in the roster. Probably need another guy with some size. |
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Post by frankiemeatballs on May 16, 2022 16:15:40 GMT -5
That'll work. A signing to be excited about So far I think he has done a very good job of filling in the roster. Probably need another guy with some size. With both point guards currently on the roster bring seniors, this signing was huge. He can add depth next year and be in line to start as a sophomore. This also allows Hill to play off the ball if needed which adds depth there too. I agree, the one glaring need remains size. A backup center for next year/a potential replacement for Spider in 23-24. |
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Post by gbanks on May 16, 2022 16:23:08 GMT -5
Hi Vikesfan. Can you modify the title to indicate "Committed"? |
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Post by vikesfan on May 16, 2022 16:28:34 GMT -5
Hi Vikesfan. Can you modify the title to indicate "Committed"? I’m sorry, I’m new haha. How do I edit the title of a thread? |
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Post by gbanks on May 16, 2022 16:34:59 GMT -5
Hi Vikesfan. Can you modify the title to indicate "Committed"? I’m sorry, I’m new haha. How do I edit the title of a thread? Just edit your 1st entry. It should give you the option to change the title. |
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Post by vikesfan on May 16, 2022 16:38:22 GMT -5
I’m sorry, I’m new haha. How do I edit the title of a thread? Just edit your 1st entry. It should give you the option to change the title. Done! |
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Post by gbanks on May 16, 2022 17:06:59 GMT -5
Just edit your 1st entry. It should give you the option to change the title. Done! LOL. I just read on Verbal Commits he Signed LOI with Cleveland State. It's official, He's a Viking! |
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Post by vikesfan on May 16, 2022 17:15:49 GMT -5
LOL. I just read on Verbal Commits he Signed LOI with Cleveland State. It's official, He's a Viking! All made possible by me changing the title of the thread. That’s power… Tom posted he averaged 18/6/6 last year at Ferndale. |
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Post by cliffdawg on May 16, 2022 17:16:34 GMT -5
This is why I was lol at the urgency people want this new coach to sign people immediately , I’m glad he getting ballers to sign, still looking for some height, would like at least one JC big and one HS big, legit 6’8 or taller ……
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Post by vikesfan on May 16, 2022 17:34:31 GMT -5
I’m dreaming of a future 3 headed guard attack of Drake, Young, and Pryor.
Similar to what Murray State did this year with their 3 guards (Brown, Hill, Hannibal)
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Post by ede on May 16, 2022 18:43:34 GMT -5
I’m dreaming of a future 3 headed guard attack of Drake, Young, and Pryor. Similar to what Murray State did this year with their 3 guards (Brown, Hill, Hannibal) I agree I can't wait to see the three of them on the floor together |
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Post by ede on May 16, 2022 19:00:21 GMT -5
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Post by ede on May 16, 2022 19:11:43 GMT -5
So far I think he has done a very good job of filling in the roster. Probably need another guy with some size. With both point guards currently on the roster bring seniors, this signing was huge. He can add depth next year and be in line to start as a sophomore. This also allows Hill to play off the ball if needed which adds depth there too. I agree, the one glaring need remains size. A backup center for next year/a potential replacement for Spider in 23-24. It's been slow but finally the ball is starting to roll. Good pick up |
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Post by vikesfan on May 17, 2022 10:09:49 GMT -5
This is why I was lol at the urgency people want this new coach to sign people immediately , I’m glad he getting ballers to sign, still looking for some height, would like at least one JC big and one HS big, legit 6’8 or taller …… Agreed we need more depth at the bigs. But I also think Robinson will go with a lot of small ball lineups. Look at what Iowa State has historically done and look at what Robinson said about how he wants to play: up tempo, full court press, run and gun. This lends itself to smaller lineups. He may be content running a majority 3 guards, an athletic wing, and an athletic big. If Enaruna gets cleared, is he content with Johnson, Enaruna, and Middleton as bigs, Playing Woodrich and Williams as a wing, and then 3 guards at almost all times. |
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Post by mrhoops on May 17, 2022 10:46:51 GMT -5
Nice player. Agree with everyone about the need for another 6'8" plus big, from anywhere. Things are looking up though.
Jason Drake:
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Post by frankiemeatballs on May 18, 2022 5:00:28 GMT -5
This is why I was lol at the urgency people want this new coach to sign people immediately , I’m glad he getting ballers to sign, still looking for some height, would like at least one JC big and one HS big, legit 6’8 or taller …… Agreed we need more depth at the bigs. But I also think Robinson will go with a lot of small ball lineups. Look at what Iowa State has historically done and look at what Robinson said about how he wants to play: up tempo, full court press, run and gun. This lends itself to smaller lineups. He may be content running a majority 3 guards, an athletic wing, and an athletic big. If Enaruna gets cleared, is he content with Johnson, Enaruna, and Middleton as bigs, Playing Woodrich and Williams as a wing, and then 3 guards at almost all times. This is a good point about the lineup. I’ve been saying Williams and Woodrich at the forward spots with 2 guards and a Spider. But it might be one of Williams/Woodrich with 3 guards. The problem with the bigs though, we’re counting Enaruna there in a rotation at 4/5 and he’s actually listed as a guard. He seems more likely to be the third guard (small forward) than backup center. I’m liking the potential of the lineup 1-4 with longer athletic wings and play making guards. And I love Spider. But I’d be worried going into the season with 6-6 Middleton as the only other 4/5 on the roster. |
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Post by azvike83 on May 18, 2022 6:18:11 GMT -5
We definitely need another big....and we'll get one, I'm sure.
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Post by ede on May 18, 2022 6:37:48 GMT -5
We definitely need another big....and we'll get one, I'm sure. got any leads? |
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Post by ac on May 18, 2022 8:11:23 GMT -5
Actually I think 2 of those final 3 spots should be bigs.
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Post by azvike83 on May 18, 2022 10:11:22 GMT -5
Actually I think 2 of those final 3 spots should be bigs. Agree,....especicially if Enaruna cant play this season...would like to see a JUCO big and freshman big. |
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Post by frankiemeatballs on May 18, 2022 11:03:29 GMT -5
Actually I think 2 of those final 3 spots should be bigs. Agree,....especicially if Enaruna cant play this season...would like to see a JUCO big and freshman big. I agree with the freshman and Juco. I mentioned elsewhere that Enaruna is consistently listed as a guard despite being 6-8. I think we may be making a mistake counting on him as a big even if he is eligible. |
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Post by vikesfan on May 18, 2022 11:17:49 GMT -5
Agree,....especicially if Enaruna cant play this season...would like to see a JUCO big and freshman big. I agree with the freshman and Juco. I mentioned elsewhere that Enaruna is consistently listed as a guard despite being 6-8. I think we may be making a mistake counting on him as a big even if he is eligible. Weird to me he’s listed as a guard. He doesn’t really handle the ball from what I’ve seen. To me he’s a PF and played as one at Iowa State. In the highlight tape below, it’s a lot of flashing to the elbows and block and some nice post loves. Nothing here says guard. Also with his size in the HL he can get much better in the paint than in the Big 12. |
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Post by azvike83 on May 18, 2022 11:21:08 GMT -5
Agree Frankie....he seems to be more of a "wing"...but size is size, and we need some more of it. Roster is shaping up though!...In the highlight above, he did all his scoring in the paint.
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Post by cliffdawg on May 18, 2022 13:20:25 GMT -5
Agreed we need more depth at the bigs. But I also think Robinson will go with a lot of small ball lineups. Look at what Iowa State has historically done and look at what Robinson said about how he wants to play: up tempo, full court press, run and gun. This lends itself to smaller lineups. He may be content running a majority 3 guards, an athletic wing, and an athletic big. If Enaruna gets cleared, is he content with Johnson, Enaruna, and Middleton as bigs, Playing Woodrich and Williams as a wing, and then 3 guards at almost all times. This is a good point about the lineup. I’ve been saying Williams and Woodrich at the forward spots with 2 guards and a Spider. But it might be one of Williams/Woodrich with 3 guards. The problem with the bigs though, we’re counting Enaruna there in a rotation at 4/5 and he’s actually listed as a guard. He seems more likely to be the third guard (small forward) than backup center. I’m liking the potential of the lineup 1-4 with longer athletic wings and play making guards. And I love Spider. But I’d be worried going into the season with 6-6 Middleton as the only other 4/5 on the roster. His highlights remind me of Rashad Williams when he played HS …….Hopefully we can develop him and keep him…Drake that is |
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Post by ede on May 18, 2022 13:30:56 GMT -5
This is a good point about the lineup. I’ve been saying Williams and Woodrich at the forward spots with 2 guards and a Spider. But it might be one of Williams/Woodrich with 3 guards. The problem with the bigs though, we’re counting Enaruna there in a rotation at 4/5 and he’s actually listed as a guard. He seems more likely to be the third guard (small forward) than backup center. I’m liking the potential of the lineup 1-4 with longer athletic wings and play making guards. And I love Spider. But I’d be worried going into the season with 6-6 Middleton as the only other 4/5 on the roster. His highlights remind me of Rashad Williams when he played HS …….Hopefully we can develop him and keep him…Drake that is The way the transfers portal and all the NIL money floating around it's going to be hard for a midmajor to keep a good player. |
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Post by frankiemeatballs on May 18, 2022 13:43:52 GMT -5
I agree with the freshman and Juco. I mentioned elsewhere that Enaruna is consistently listed as a guard despite being 6-8. I think we may be making a mistake counting on him as a big even if he is eligible. Weird to me he’s listed as a guard. He doesn’t really handle the ball from what I’ve seen. To me he’s a PF and played as one at Iowa State. In the highlight tape below, it’s a lot of flashing to the elbows and block and some nice post loves. Nothing here says guard. Also with his size in the HL he can get much better in the paint than in the Big 12. Good point. In all fairness, that highlight is against Chicago State lol. I could score double digits against them. But you’re right. Even when playing on the wing, it looks like he’s used to getting points in the paint and from starting with his back to the basket. That’s a skill we’ll need. |
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