6th Man of St. John's Basketball
St. John's Red Storm => Recruiting Archives => Recruiting => 2017 Class => Topic started by: paultzman on October 28, 2015, 04:04:54 PM
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@ASlater247: 6'7" Boubacar Diakite'18 now has UConn, St.John's, Wake Forest, Pitt & Seton Hall interest https://t.co/9orbUHXsfB https://t.co/IGKTy9ZgM9
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He just committed to St. John's.
http://247sports.com/Article/Breaking-68-2018-4-Star-Boubacar-Diakite-Commits-To-StJohns-45781698
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He just committed to St. John's.
http://247sports.com/Article/Breaking-68-2018-4-Star-Boubacar-Diakite-Commits-To-StJohns-45781698
Thanks Slice!
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Matt hard work once again wish he would get the same respect on the board as a lot of posters give the great Slice.
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Seems like this came out of left field. Is he nationally ranked? How many stars? What kind of player is he? Thanks.
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I saw 4 stars in the 247 article...I would guess between80-100 not to sure though
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I guess the Elite Camp was worth it. 6'8 is an extremely generous estimate.
Hopefully he can be a package deal with his 2018 teammate Mamadou Doucour and any # of their PSA Cardinal teammates.
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Matt hard work once again wish he would get the same respect on the board as a lot of posters give the great Slice.
Is that your wish today?
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I guess the Elite Camp was worth it. 6'8 is an extremely generous estimate.
Hopefully he can be a package deal with his 2018 teammate Mamadou Doucour and any # of their PSA Cardinal teammates.
Not a bad guy to have in mix, but sense they are aggressively targeting Reid from NJ. Obviously getting him will be a challenge, but they appear to be positioned well IMO.
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I guess the Elite Camp was worth it. 6'8 is an extremely generous estimate.
Hopefully he can be a package deal with his 2018 teammate Mamadou Doucour and any # of their PSA Cardinal teammates.
Not a bad guy to have in mix, but sense they are aggressively targeting Reid from NJ. Obviously getting him will be a challenge, but they appear to be positioned well IMO.
Reid would be a coup. Bol Bol is also highly ranked in that class.
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Any relation to Mohammed?
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http://nypost.com/2016/06/13/st-johns-makes-first-coup-for-potential-monster-2018-class/
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From what I can gather, he's a cross between Boubacar Awe and Mohammed Diakite.
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This is really good news. When was the last time we got a commitment from a 4 star recruit this early?
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Great get.
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Fordham96 - wake up your hero Slice no longer works for SJU.
Dave what are the rules on this site you let people like fordham96 who is not a SJU grad post anything he wants and call out posters.
And people like me SJU grad who only calls out posters when they call me out I get reprimanded.
If you have a double standard please advise people of that.
I love your board I want to post something and not always see a wise comment from Fordham96.
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If you have a double standard please advise people of that.
Weird he didn't tell you about the double standard, he told me and a bunch of other posters.
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What a welcomed surprise. Talent, talent, and more talent.
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If you have a double standard please advise people of that.
Weird he didn't tell you about the double standard, he told me and a bunch of other posters.
There is a double standard about mentioning the double standard.
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Matt is doing a tremendous Job. Great to finally get an earlier commit. Keep them coming Matt.
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Zach Braziller – Verified account @NYPost_Brazille
Boubacar Diakite on commitment to #sjubb: "That's my home [school], that's my city. I needed to help them if I could."
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This is really really good. From my limited reading seems like a strong player and the commitment comes at a great time following the whole slice fallout. Shows the staff has remained focused.
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Zach Braziller – Verified account @NYPost_Brazille
Boubacar Diakite on commitment to #sjubb: "That's my home [school], that's my city. I needed to help them if I could."
Perfectly stated.
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Ranked 69 in the class
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Zach B
Also hard Villanova was starting to make a move on Boubacar Diakite. #sjubb
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This is the best recruiting news for a kid 2 years away I can remember. Great job guys
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
I came twice, I just didn't want to brag.
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
Just nature of business but a verbal like this for two years away does not always come to fruition.
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Of the Yakwe mold...
https://youtu.be/NKRZti6Et94
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
I think it's awesome news and I, for one, can't remember good news this early before. As excited as I am by the news, apparently I'm not even close to as excited as Foad
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Zach B
Also hard Villanova was starting to make a move on Boubacar Diakite. #sjubb
Makes sense...he seems like a Bridges type more than another Yakwe.
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
Im thrilled with this local 4 start recruit popping two years early is awesome. I know some kids commit early and never sign but this kid is local, knows the staff and is close friends with Yakwe. I don't see him going anywhere else and I will be pumped to see him in a couple years.
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A lot more W's over the next few seasons will make me feel a lot better about this signing. On paper, he's a big time get.
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Zach B
Also hard Villanova was starting to make a move on Boubacar Diakite. #sjubb
Makes sense...he seems like a Bridges type more than another Yakwe.
Love Bridge's game. I'll take that
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I guess the Elite Camp was worth it. 6'8 is an extremely generous estimate.
Hopefully he can be a package deal with his 2018 teammate Mamadou Doucour and any # of their PSA Cardinal teammates.
Even if he's not 6'8", he's young and had plenty of growing to do. Kid is a big pickup for us. Staff needs to continue to lock down local talent like they have been and we will be very competitive in years coming.
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
Just nature of business but a verbal like this for two years away does not always come to fruition.
Agreed - but fact is I cant recall an early verbal like this for us in a long time, so the fact that someone is willing to commit to us this early is a positive and can have a positive effect on recruiting even if a year from now things change.
college basketball is also not quite as cutthroat as college football with these kinds of early commits and people staying away, and he's local so we can keep showing the love easily.
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
It's you.
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He is rank 69 in the class.
People like Fordham 96 loves Slice so much that if you give credit to Matt he will tear you apart get over it follow Slice in his next job.
Matt SJU grad doing an excellent job.
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I'm not sure who brought the muzzle but whoever has it please give it to Scheppy.
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I'm not sure who brought the muzzle but whoever has it please give it to Scheppy.
Scheppy may be fading a tad in quest for poster of year I suspect. :)
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Not sure if anyone knows, but Scheppy is an SJU grad
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Not sure if anyone knows, but Scheppy is an SJU grad
Go Hawks!
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I'm not sure who brought the muzzle but whoever has it please give it to Scheppy.
That's no way to treat an alumnus 😂
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
I came twice, I just didn't want to brag.
You're not alone:
Zach B
Also hard
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
The board is excited. It's definitely good news, and it broke a steak of what could be considered bad news. Personally, I'm not sad over losing a coach that accomplished nothing here. F him. That POS didn't deserve to get his name in the local paper when his contract was bought out. It's barely even news.
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
I'm no
The board is excited. It's definitely good news, and it broke a steak of what could be considered bad news. Personally, I'm not sad over losing a coach that accomplished nothing here. F him. That POS didn't deserve to get his name in the local paper when his contract was bought out. It's barely even news.
I'm not as peeved at Slice as you are. But, it does seem that Matt did the heavy lifting .
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Is it me or is this board not as excited about this commit as it should be? Is it because folks are upset about Slice and are reluctant to tip their hats to a Matt recruit so soon? I'm upset about Slice as well, but this seems like a really good start for 2018. Thoughts?
I'm no
The board is excited. It's definitely good news, and it broke a steak of what could be considered bad news. Personally, I'm not sad over losing a coach that accomplished nothing here. F him. That POS didn't deserve to get his name in the local paper when his contract was bought out. It's barely even news.
I'm not as peeved at Slice as you are. But, it does seem that Matt did the heavy lifting .
I'm not peeved at Slice for failing, which he clearly did. I'm peeved at him for quitting.
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Did he quit or was he canned?
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So how is our recruit Boubacar doing this year. Is he still our recruit ?
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http://elevatehoops.com/portfolio/1on1-with-julius-kim-boubacar-diakite/
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http://elevatehoops.com/portfolio/1on1-with-julius-kim-boubacar-diakite/
I like what the kid has to say about the school. Does anyone know how good this kid is? Is he a project or the kind of kid who can contribute day one. I like his size and the fact that he loves to rebound but he also mentions how he plays as more of a guard which is odd for a 6'8 player.
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http://elevatehoops.com/portfolio/1on1-with-julius-kim-boubacar-diakite/
Thanks Paultz
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http://elevatehoops.com/portfolio/1on1-with-julius-kim-boubacar-diakite/
I like what the kid has to say about the school. Does anyone know how good this kid is? Is he a project or the kind of kid who can contribute day one. I like his size and the fact that he loves to rebound but he also mentions how he plays as more of a guard which is odd for a 6'8 player.
Had offers from Seton Hall, Pitt, Rutgers
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http://elevatehoops.com/portfolio/1on1-with-julius-kim-boubacar-diakite/
I like what the kid has to say about the school. Does anyone know how good this kid is? Is he a project or the kind of kid who can contribute day one. I like his size and the fact that he loves to rebound but he also mentions how he plays as more of a guard which is odd for a 6'8 player.
I think he is a project. But it seems he can rebound , which is something we need.
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http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1747221-highlights-boubacar-diakite
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Marley Paul @MarleyPaul22 53 minutes ago
AAU Programming Note for #sjubb:2018 verbal commit Boubacar Diakite no longer with the PSA Cardinals, but remains on EYBL w/ NY Lightning.
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Per Zach B
2018 commit Boubacar Diakite will take official to St. John's this weekend, per source.
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OSNA scares me on academics and the NCAA let alone a kid clearing after he re-classifies...
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https://twitter.com/overtime/status/855784484247130112
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D1 Circuit @D1Circuit
NY Lightning F Boubacar Diakite: 14 PTS, 4 REB in a win over The Family @NY_Lightning
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Well he can run and jump but I wish we could get someone who can fill out a uniform sometime :-\
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D1 Circuit @D1Circuit
NY Lightning F Boubacar Diakite: 14 PTS, 4 REB in a win over The Family @NY_Lightning
gravel sounds...you don't go against The Family, capeche!
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People are forgetting about this guy. Saw a tweet thay complimented his mid range game. He's a 4 start recruit on some sites, looks like he has talent.
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lets get that verbal on paper sooner than later
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lets get that verbal on paper sooner than later
Can't until November so
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Tore his patella tendon.
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Tore his patella tendon.
This is a very serious injury, tearing your kneecap is as bad as it gets. Is there any confirmation as to whether he partially or completely tore the tendon?
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maybe he shoudl reclassify to 2017 and sign with us and then redshirt and be under our supervision for his recovery
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Thats tough, feel for the kid. Hopefully he get that fixed quick and get back on the court. Selfishly he got hurt like 16 months before coming on campus and for most knee injuries of this type it usually takes a year to get back to top level so hopefully he gets the right care.
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maybe he shoudl reclassify to 2017 and sign with us and then redshirt and be under our supervision for his recovery
Excellent idea. Harry Giles enrolled immediately at Duke for 2nd semester of 2015-16 after his knee injury during his senior year for the same reason, I believe.
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Tore his patella tendon.
Very significant injury. In football its worse than an ACL tear. Very few players recover and become as good as they were before.
Victor Cruz had the same injury.
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Tore his patella tendon.
Very significant injury. In football its worse than an ACL tear. Very few players recover and become as good as they were before.
Victor Cruz had the same injury.
2 year injury. Shame
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Coming early?
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What'd he say on soclai media? Anybody know how bad his injury is? Not all partial tears are that bad.
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Like reading that the team visited him while he was hospitalized. He was at plenty of Queens games last year, now officially apart of the program, good stuff.
So does he now become apart of the 2017 class as a RS freshman? Sid, Mikey and him quickly put the roster at 13 total scholarships, Holifield and 1-2 other walk-ons to round out the roster?
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I read where he's enrolling at St John's early. Class move by the school to help this kid in the wake of a terrible injury.
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Doucoure for Rutgers, OSNA kid, just re-classed to 2017 and enrolled at Rutgers.
Still some indication that Diakite will do the same.
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Andrew Slater @ASlater247:
6'9" Boubacar "Bouki" Diakite of @OSNA_BVHOOPS has enrolled early at St.John's. Was originally class of 2018.
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2017/08/28/boubacar-diakite-enrolls-early-st-johns/
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Andrew Slater @ASlater247:
6'9" Boubacar "Bouki" Diakite of @OSNA_BVHOOPS has enrolled early at St.John's. Was originally class of 2018.
I know he had an injury, but if he can play, could he play or does he have to redshirt.
Just trying to understand exactly what this means.
We could always use another big man.
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Andrew Slater @ASlater247:
6'9" Boubacar "Bouki" Diakite of @OSNA_BVHOOPS has enrolled early at St.John's. Was originally class of 2018.
I know he had an injury, but if he can play, could he play or does he have to redshirt.
Just trying to understand exactly what this means.
We could always use another big man.
Would expect him to redshirt in light of serious injury rehab process. Secondly, he is more of a perimiter guy & raw at this point.
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Andrew Slater @ASlater247:
6'9" Boubacar "Bouki" Diakite of @OSNA_BVHOOPS has enrolled early at St.John's. Was originally class of 2018.
I know he had an injury, but if he can play, could he play or does he have to redshirt.
Just trying to understand exactly what this means.
We could always use another big man.
This is about proper rehab and care. Don't expect anything from him. He's a RAW player so I doubt he would have added anything this season anyway. This year can be really important for his future even if he doesn't practice much.
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Looks like he's moving well-
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