Motor wrote:

https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2023/04/17/duquesne-basketball-hosting-2023-point-guard-kailon-nicholls/

Interesting guard and not from the Portal 41 inch Vertical Leap
Hargrave Military Academy.  Sounds familiar who did we get from there previously?

Jackie Johnson

In A10 recruiting news, George Mason received a commitment  from Amari Kelly today. He played two years at UNCW after duquesne and re-enters the A10 as a grad transfer.

Last edited by BluffHunter (4/18/2023 12:50 pm)

https://twitter.com/kn5basketball/status/1648825018430935040?s=42&t=nSJg6Q-ciU5WTXEB9413xQ

Based on the information available, I really like this commitment because so many strong mid-majors are shying away from taking high school/prep school kids in favor of seasoned performers from the portal that in some cases greater value can be found than in pre-portal times. I also know that if you must have a 6' tall PG, it is no small consolation that he have a 41" vertical, a 6' 7" wingspan, & have done a post-grad year at 2022-23's #1 ranked post-grad program.

https://hargrave.edu/news/national-recognition-rolling-in-for-the-tigers/

Motor wrote:

phil95 wrote:

Based on the information available, I really like this commitment because so many strong mid-majors are shying away from taking high school/prep school kids in favor of seasoned performers from the portal that in some cases greater value can be found than in pre-portal times. I also know that if you must have a 6' tall PG, it is no small consolation that he have a 41" vertical, a 6' 7" wingspan, & have done a post-grad year at 2022-23's #1 ranked post-grad program.

https://hargrave.edu/news/national-recognition-rolling-in-for-the-tigers/

I agree with all you said Phil on Kailon
What really jumps out to me along with his strong statistics from being second team all American is the 59% FG percentage! This means he can hit the mid range jumper (as seen in the videos) but even more importantly is he obviously can take it to the rim and score amongst the trees! Something we lacked this year other than Clark from our guards.
Great pickup and I’m excited now to see how we use the last 2 scholarships. At least on paper this team is rounding into shape.
Go Dukes

Another guard and a big? Or 2 bigs?

PistolPete wrote:

I like this kid as well, especially the vertical and wingspan, which I feel makes up a bit for the height.  My guess El P is that we probably will see 2 bigs, but nothing would surprise me.  I too like the way the roster is coming together and the retention of the core so far is impressive.

Your last thought says it all to me !! “The retention of the core is impressive “I am thrilled that we are able to keep this core together for another year.