WashPaRick wrote:

If what I'm seeing on the A-10 message board is right Scout has us tied for 4th best recruiting class in the A-10.

 
Rick do you have a link?  Thanks.

I'm entertaining hopes that the recruiting class proves to be better than 96th best in the country. 96th best, on a yearly basis, does not lead to NCAA tourneys. I know, it could be a step function and next year a better class comes in. Or it could be less of a class, if there are lots of returning underclassmen starters, as Steve noted. 

I do believe this year's group, with the addition of Soko, will make for a much better season.

CLK wrote:

Rick I think I found the link to the list you are referencing.  It is not accurate as it was last updated 3/4/13 and only shows three stars and above per the Scout database. It is not meaningful in my opinion.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&cfg=bb&c=14&yr=2013

39. Dayton
47. Rhode Island
61. VCU
96. Duqesne
96. George Mason
124. Richmond
124. SLU
NR - Fordham, George Washington, La Salle, Massachusetts, St. Bonaventure, and St. Joseph's

 

I'm sorry, but after scanning through this report it's reminicent of scanning a Sport's Illustrated magazine with "the latest recruiting rankings" while waiting for my anti-psychotic pills in the drugstore. The information is dated, inaccurate, re-hashed information, whose only intent is to get you to buy the magazine. Watkins: 205 pounds. Really? Even without putting on my smugged, rose-colored glasses I can confindently project that this year's recruits are better than the 96th ranked class in the nation. Too bad they didn't rank by potential recruited-player quality instead of by school reputation over the years. The test will be be a  year or more, but I'm sticking with the claim that someone was too lazy and apathetic to do any real research after a certain number of schools was reached. gotta go, they just called Napoleon, so my pills are ready.

✨Fresh Prince of LP✨ ‏@Mr_LP11 47mMe and @TheReal_11_RMS going down to Duquesne to visit this week #Duquesne #Dukes then philly in 2 weeks to visit #temple and #st.joseph

Translation:  Elijah Minnie & Ryan Skovranko will be visiting DU this week.  Not sure if it is an official or unofficial visit.  Both are considered top Pittsburgh area players along with the Luther twins we are recruiting.

Elijah Minnie (Summit Academy)
6'8" Forward

 Ryan Skovranko (Lincoln Park)
6'5" Wing/Forward

http://www.pittsburghbasketballreport.com/PBR2014.html

 

Thanks for the info VBC. 

Mike Richardson ‏@Richardsonmike2 2014 (PA) SF Ryan Skovranko will be at Duquesne tomorrow for an unofficial visit.

Alex Kline ‏@TheRecruitScoop Duquesne hosted 2015 Team Adidas (PA) forwards Elijah Minnie & Ryan Skovranko for unofficial visits on Tuesday, a source said.

I saw that yesterday.  Minnie also said he can't wait for his Official Visit. 
 

steve19981 wrote:

CLK wrote:

Alex Kline ‏@TheRecruitScoop Duquesne hosted 2015 Team Adidas (PA) forwards Elijah Minnie & Ryan Skovranko for unofficial visits on Tuesday, a source said.

I saw that yesterday.  Minnie also said he can't wait for his Official Visit. 
 

Minnie sounds like a beast. Skoranko recruiting could explode at any time.  It would be real nice to tap into that Lincoln Park pipeline. The Beaver Valley is producing some very good athletes and they seem like they're at the center of it. Both these guys seem like a good fits for Ferry's system and would be an outstanding package deal.

 
I absolutely agree. Here is some video on these guys.






 

Minnie's got a great first step towards the basketball. He generates a lot of speed quickly for a big man. Seems to have good court awareness, although at the next level the players on the court are taller. Skovranko has nice touch on his shot, but I think if he wants to stay at the off guard spot he'll need to work on his ballhandling skills a little. Both kids are great-looking players. I know it's three minutes of highlight reel, but it's enough to know they have some skills.

Luther updates:

David Schneider ‏@BigShotsSkills Duquesne, GW, New Hampshire & St Francis (PA) have offered Collin Luther 2014 6'6 SF Hampton (PA) (Maryland 3D).

David Schneider ‏@BigShotsSkills Duquesne, Virginia Tech, Dayton are showing the most interest in BIG SHOTS standout Ryan Luther 2014 6'6 G Hampton (PA) (Maryland 3D).

As posted earlier DU has offered both brothers.

http://blogs.post-gazette.com/sports/varsity-blog/37917-duquesne-offers-other-luther-twin?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
 

Last edited by CLK (6/24/2013 2:39 pm)

A new offer

Verbal Commits ‏@VerbalCommits 7hDuquesne has offered 2014 New Jersey Roadrunners forward Ishmael Sanogo.

Found this about him

Ishmael Sanogo, New Jersey Roadrunners, 2014 6-foot-6 combo forward - Lean and lanky, Sanogo does it all at the forward spot. He can face up, take his defender to the basket or knock down the open shot. His motor is terrific and Sanogo always crashes the boards. Right now, he must be labeled a combo forward because his handle and outside shot still need work. His intangibles in the post and energy are second to none, though. Penn, Buffalo, George Mason, Wagner and Delaware have offered, while West Virginia and Creighton are showing some interest. With no unofficial visits under his belt at the moment, he plans on tripping to Penn and Buffalo in the near future. West Virginia Elite Camp is another potential destination this summer. If he can transform himself into a full time small forward, or at least a true combo forward, his future is looking bright.
 

Another offer.

Eric Bossi ‏@ebosshoops The Suggs family out of St. Louis is as solid as they come. Great people with good kids. Senior to be Ronnie picks up Duquesne offer today

Ronnie Suggs 6'5" SG/SF St. Louis

http://stlhoopsinsider.org/suggs-breakout.html





 

Last edited by CLK (7/13/2013 12:38 pm)

and yet another offer this weekend.

Putnam Science Acad. ‏@PSAHOOPS Duquesne becomes the 1st school to offer 6'8" PF Chaise Daniels for 2014! After a great wknd @ Adidas Invitational! @Chaise_Malik #PSAhoops

From NE Hoop news

Daniels helped Hillhouse claim another Connecticut Class LL state title this past season, in a 52-42 win over Paschal Chukwu and Fairfield Prep. The 6-foot-8 Daniels feels he can bring that game-experience to the next level at PSA.

"My junior year I lost in the championship and this year we came back and won, so I know what it feels like to lose and what if feels like to win," Daniels told New England Hoop News. He's been running for CT Select this spring and two weeks ago helped the Connecticut AAU team to a 2-0 performance at the Maine Event in South Portland, Maine.

Since the end of school year, Daniels has visited UMass. He told New England Hoop News that Quinnipiac, VCU, Hofstra, St. Bonaventure, Towson, Drexel, and VCU have expressed interest in his services.

"I would make my list after this live period," Daniels added. "I would say probably a top-5."

Daniels specifically mentioned Quinnipiac, UMass and VCU when asked about trimming his list.

http://nehoopnews.com/news/2163/Chaise-Daniels-to-finish-up-career-at-Putnam-Science-Academy.php


 

Last edited by CLK (7/13/2013 8:46 pm)