Sid Wilson, SF, St. Raymond's HS Bronx, NY

Quote from: goredmen on May 11, 2017, 10:23:18 AM

Quote from: SJU79 on May 11, 2017, 08:53:11 AM

speaking only for myself I share what I hear from people I trust. Sometimes it turns out to be accurate and for a variety of reasons a lot of times I'm wrong. If this were the 80's and this board existed I guarantee I'd almost never be wrong but with so many people around these kids things are so fluid and can change in an instant.  Now I've also heard Wilson is a huge SJU lean but understand I know for a FACT Kante told people he was coming and then didn't. My unsolicited advise would be appreciate the people sharing what they know, understand we're just trying to contribute to part of a similar fan base but ultimately if we're wrong bent frustration at losing a player not anger or doubt at a poster.

Thanks. Whoever gets angry at posters sharing info even though it turns out to be wrong because a 17 or 18 year old changed his mind is an idiot and isn't worth any attention.

Agreed. But you know what would silence some of the anger - actually winning one of these things. Or stealing one of these recruits where we were not the favorite as it went down to the wire.

True, but that's not the fault of 79 and Paultzman and others that just share what they hear

Paultz and 79-you guys make the JJ engine run, can't thank you both enough for your insider info whenever you have it.

Fingers crossed on Sid. The tone would switch from borderline NIT to NCAA right off the bat. This is pretty similar to the Polee situation.

Sid would be great because he can give us a dozen minutes off the bat and develop into an all-BE player. Would this prevent us from still going after a fifth year/grad transfer for the low post though? Getting Dixon/Wilson/decent big would be a pretty good trade for Williams/Ellison/free scholarship.

The tone would switch from borderline NIT to NCAA right off the bat. This is pretty similar to the Polee situation.

I don't think it would change next season much if any. 

Jeff Borzello
2017 forward Isaiah Whaley has committed to UConn on his official visit, source told ESPN.

FYI-Forward visiting UCONN today with Wilson.

Jeff Borzello
2017 forward Isaiah Whaley has committed to UConn on his official visit, source told ESPN.

FYI-Forward visiting UCONN today with Wilson.

What does that do for our chances?

Quote from: fordham96 on May 11, 2017, 09:56:09 PM

Jeff Borzello
2017 forward Isaiah Whaley has committed to UConn on his official visit, source told ESPN.

FYI-Forward visiting UCONN today with Wilson.

What does that do for our chances?

He didn't commit during the visit, and doesn't look like the Texas visit will happenthus far.  Things look like they're aligning.  The kid is very talented.  Would be a massive victory to grab this kid.

I wonder if his decision will come down to where St.John's wants to play him? Does Sid see himself as a small forward who grabs an occasional board or does he see himself as a combo 3/4 who can and wants to mix it up inside? If it's the latter, we're a good fit.

I wonder if his decision will come down to where St.John's wants to play him? Does Sid see himself as a small forward who grabs an occasional board or does he see himself as a combo 3/4 who can and wants to mix it up inside? If it's the latter, we're a good fit.

SG/SF

Quote from: fordham96 on May 11, 2017, 09:56:09 PM

Jeff Borzello
2017 forward Isaiah Whaley has committed to UConn on his official visit, source told ESPN.

FYI-Forward visiting UCONN today with Wilson.

What does that do for our chances?

Quote from: fordham96 on May 11, 2017, 09:56:09 PM

Jeff Borzello
2017 forward Isaiah Whaley has committed to UConn on his official visit, source told ESPN.

FYI-Forward visiting UCONN today with Wilson.

What does that do for our chances?

No impact, Whaley is a PF, who ironically  said one reason he chose UCONN was how impressed he was with their strength & conditioning program. He realizes at 6'9 &. 200 pounds the need to bulk up.

Quote from: fordham96 on May 11, 2017, 09:56:09 PM

Jeff Borzello
2017 forward Isaiah Whaley has committed to UConn on his official visit, source told ESPN.

FYI-Forward visiting UCONN today with Wilson.

What does that do for our chances?

No impact.  My point was simply both men were visiting at the same time.  Only 1 committed.

I wonder if his decision will come down to where St.John's wants to play him? Does Sid see himself as a small forward who grabs an occasional board or does he see himself as a combo 3/4 who can and wants to mix it up inside? If it's the latter, we're a good fit.

He's a pure SF type.   Has nothing to do with our need for PF.  He's a great candidate to share time with Ahmed and replace him at the SF after next season. 

Quote from: Poison on May 12, 2017, 01:15:43 AM

I wonder if his decision will come down to where St.John's wants to play him? Does Sid see himself as a small forward who grabs an occasional board or does he see himself as a combo 3/4 who can and wants to mix it up inside? If it's the latter, we're a good fit.

He's a pure SF type.   Has nothing to do with our need for PF.  He's a great candidate to share time with Ahmed and replace him at the SF after next season. 

I agree. I'm just speculating that he because many local kids who have been on the D1 radar for years, are going to be unwilling to join a team that won 14 games and wait. This kid probably wants to play, and we already have Ahmed, Clark, Simon and Alibegovic (lol) to play the 3.

Quote from: MCNPA on May 12, 2017, 10:21:48 AM

Quote from: Poison on May 12, 2017, 01:15:43 AM

I wonder if his decision will come down to where St.John's wants to play him? Does Sid see himself as a small forward who grabs an occasional board or does he see himself as a combo 3/4 who can and wants to mix it up inside? If it's the latter, we're a good fit.

He's a pure SF type.   Has nothing to do with our need for PF.  He's a great candidate to share time with Ahmed and replace him at the SF after next season. 

I agree. I'm just speculating that he because many local kids who have been on the D1 radar for years, are going to be unwilling to join a team that won 14 games and wait. This kid probably wants to play, and we already have Ahmed, Clark, Simon and Alibegovic (lol) to play the 3.

I agree UCONN can offer Sid more immediate PT at the three spot, but I hear they are selling Sid on playing multiple spots, including, believe it or not, some stretch 4 time. I personally find notion of Wilson play any time at the 4 crazy because of his thin build, but recruiters can sell snow to Eskimos at times.

Quote from: MCNPA on May 12, 2017, 10:21:48 AM

Quote from: Poison on May 12, 2017, 01:15:43 AM

I wonder if his decision will come down to where St.John's wants to play him? Does Sid see himself as a small forward who grabs an occasional board or does he see himself as a combo 3/4 who can and wants to mix it up inside? If it's the latter, we're a good fit.

He's a pure SF type.   Has nothing to do with our need for PF.  He's a great candidate to share time with Ahmed and replace him at the SF after next season. 

I agree. I'm just speculating that he because many local kids who have been on the D1 radar for years, are going to be unwilling to join a team that won 14 games and wait. This kid probably wants to play, and we already have Ahmed, Clark, Simon and Alibegovic (lol) to play the 3.

It's about versatility. Simon may wind up playing more 2 or 1. Clark more 4 then 3. All of a sudden the kid is at the 3 backing up Ahmed with a clear path for next year.

If we get Sid. I can see Bash spending more time at the 4 and Clark spending some time at the 5. Not much height , but the 2 are strong. It would provide depth.

Don't let this kid leave campus without signing

If we get Sid. I can see Bash spending more time at the 4 and Clark spending some time at the 5. Not much height , but the 2 are strong. It would provide depth.

I can definitely see Bash playing some more 4 with Sid at the 3

If we get Sid. I can see Bash spending more time at the 4 and Clark spending some time at the 5. Not much height , but the 2 are strong. It would provide depth.

I think Bash thinks he should play more at the 2. He may be able to mix it up inside more than LoVett and Ponds, but his game hasn't shown us that interest. How many times did we see him rush to box out after a shot went up?

Maybe if we get Sid, Bash will sit for awhile if he forgets to box out...