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Title: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 05, 2015, 10:24:29 AM
@JohnniesPride: Evaluation period starts Wed. 7/8 at 5pm - where will #Mullin #Slice @mabde33 be?!? Looking forward to a very strong 2016 class! #sjubb

@JohnniesPride: 2016 recruits to keep an eye on this weekend - @Mheron_1 @ShamorieP @Iam_RawleAlkins @BruceBrown11 @KassoumYakwe #sjubb @mabde33

@JohnniesPride: 2017's - @AlvaradoJose15 @Ntg2515 @cantstoprafus @Iam_SidWilson @DatGuy_Trey @E1A__ @Therealjtucks @FloydGreg @Dmading33 #sjubb @mabde33
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: mjdinkins on July 05, 2015, 11:50:29 AM
Possibly.... 

(http://www.uniquegiftreserve.com/peach%20jam.jpg)
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 05, 2015, 11:56:48 AM
Possibly.... 

(http://www.uniquegiftreserve.com/peach%20jam.jpg)

:) :) :)
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: JohnnyJungle on July 05, 2015, 01:21:07 PM
Staff will be at All-America first day then will break off and go to both Adidas Championship + Peach Jam.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Celtics11 on July 05, 2015, 01:25:34 PM
Staff will be at All-America first day then will break off and go to both Adidas Championship + Peach Jam.
Will there be a fourth staff member out recruiting?
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: shaun1345 on July 05, 2015, 01:45:01 PM
Staff will be at All-America first day then will break off and go to both Adidas Championship + Peach Jam.
Will there be a fourth staff member out recruiting?

I hope so, I don't know why we'd still be handicapping ourselves this far along in the game.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 06, 2015, 10:47:54 AM
@AdamZagoria: Looking forward to Adidas All-Am Camp in Long Island next week w/ Rawle Alkins, Mustapha Heron, Dennis Smith, Mario Kegler, Bam Adebayo

July 15-17

@AdamZagoria: I'm told the Adidas All-American Camp next week at CW Post on Long Island is open to the public for $10 at the door. Rawle Alkins, Heron,etc
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 06, 2015, 11:12:08 AM
A number of SJU recruits & locations this week listed below:

http://www.scout.com/college/indiana/story/1560942-a-look-at-the-first-july-evaluation-period
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 06, 2015, 02:31:54 PM
UA All American Camp Roster

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1780612
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 08, 2015, 10:27:16 AM
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/08/july-live-period-preview-top-players-to-watch-in-the-class-of-2016-and-2017/
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 08, 2015, 11:33:11 AM
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1561730-first-evaluation-period-preview
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: QuanMan on July 08, 2015, 11:43:45 AM
I hope that Duvall and Diallo are the PG targets.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 08, 2015, 06:33:25 PM
Lock up Mustapha!!

@NYPost_Brazille: Chris Mullin and Bary Rohrssen in Atlanta watching the Rens, I've been told. Top targets Mustapha Heron and Rawle Alkins. #sjubb
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 08, 2015, 06:46:29 PM
@jacklegwin: First two people I see when I walk in are John Calipari and Chris Mullin. My guess is they're here for Rawle Alkins
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 08, 2015, 07:49:55 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/NYCHoops/status/618906044081774592

And Matt is in Charlotte.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 09, 2015, 08:30:15 AM
@AdamZagoria: Rucker Park will host an All-Star Game Wednesday night that is open to coaches as part of the adidas All-American Camp onLI. @Joshua_Newman

@AdamZagoria: The Rucker Park/adidas All-American game on Wednesday is open to the public
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 09, 2015, 10:39:27 AM
@jeffgreer_cj: A bunch of head coaches watched Bruce Brown and Shamorie Ponds - Jamie Dixon, Tom Crean, Chris Mullin, Richard Pitino, Frank Martin.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 09, 2015, 10:44:05 AM
@coreyevans_10: St Johns going three deep led by Chris Mullins for 2016 e1t1 wing Maverick Rowan #PeachJam
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 09, 2015, 10:47:39 AM
@coreyevans_10: St Johns going three deep led by Chris Mullins for 2016 e1t1 wing Maverick Rowan #PeachJam

He must be confident he is going to graduate...

Why does Evans still have him as 2016?
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 09, 2015, 10:55:33 AM
@NYCHoops: #sjubb targets Trevon Duval and Quade Green face off vs each other at #UAAllAmerica Camp. Hamidou Diallo also in the mix.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 09, 2015, 12:11:53 PM
@coreyevans_10: St. John's three deep with Chris Mullin for 2016 Psa cardinals forward Kassoum Yakwe
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: apesNapes on July 09, 2015, 01:14:15 PM
still weird seeing "head coach" chris mullin
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 09, 2015, 08:31:22 PM
@AdamZagoria: For all you St. John's fans Slice and Matt A are watching @KassoumYakwe  & the @PSACardinals blow out @maverickrowan  & E1T1
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 09, 2015, 08:36:04 PM
@AdamZagoria: For all you St. John's fans Slice and Matt A are watching @KassoumYakwe  & the @PSACardinals blow out @maverickrowan  & E1T1
 

Sure would make nice teammates,,,
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: wpc77 on July 09, 2015, 09:53:27 PM
@AdamZagoria: For all you St. John's fans Slice and Matt A are watching @KassoumYakwe  & the @PSACardinals blow out @maverickrowan  & E1T1
 

Sure would make nice teammates,,,

Gotta fill Noah's Ark!!! Wait, wrong coach
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 10, 2015, 10:01:22 AM
@jeffgreer_cj: Louisville assistant Ralph Willard watching Maverick Rowan and E1T1 to start the day at Peach Jam.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 10, 2015, 10:12:25 AM
For Rowan;

@ASlater247: St. John's, Duke, UNC, USC, FSU, NC St, Alabama, Baylor, Nebraska, UGA, Louisville, Tennessee among those here for @MOKANElite vs @E1T1Elite
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: wpc77 on July 10, 2015, 10:19:12 AM
Duke.  Here we go....
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 10, 2015, 10:27:21 AM
Duke.  Here we go....

They are at that game looking at another player, not Rowan.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: MCNPA on July 10, 2015, 10:28:27 AM
Duke.  Here we go....

Those teams here for that matchup, not necessarily for Rowan.  Rowan gave his four finalists yesterday.  I don't think he will keep expending it all that much.  He's not even planning on more visits..
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 10, 2015, 10:36:15 AM
Duke.  Here we go....

Those teams here for that matchup, not necessarily for Rowan.  Rowan gave his four finalists yesterday.  I don't think he will keep expending it all that much.  He's not even planning on more visits..
Exactly, Duke was there for ;
@coreyevans_10: Kim Anderson also here for Michael Porter. Duke two deep for Trae Young.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: derk on July 10, 2015, 10:59:04 AM
@coreyevans_10: St. John's three deep with Chris Mullin for 2016 Psa cardinals forward Kassoum Yakwe

Nice.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: wpc77 on July 10, 2015, 11:59:06 AM
Duke.  Here we go....

Those teams here for that matchup, not necessarily for Rowan.  Rowan gave his four finalists yesterday.  I don't think he will keep expending it all that much.  He's not even planning on more visits..
Exactly, Duke was there for ;
@coreyevans_10: Kim Anderson also here for Michael Porter. Duke two deep for Trae Young.

got it
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: queensfinest on July 10, 2015, 02:48:19 PM
@AdamZagoria: For all you St. John's fans Slice and Matt A are watching @KassoumYakwe  & the @PSACardinals blow out @maverickrowan  & E1T1
 

Sure would make nice teammates,,,

Would be even nicer if it was in a few months...
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 10, 2015, 03:55:46 PM
@NYCHoops: #SJUBB Head Coach Chris Mullin at #UAALLAMERICA Camp championship.

Believe he will be watching Sid Wilson among others.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: mjdinkins on July 10, 2015, 05:52:13 PM
Duke.  Here we go....

Those teams here for that matchup, not necessarily for Rowan.  Rowan gave his four finalists yesterday.  I don't think he will keep expending it all that much.  He's not even planning on more visits..
Exactly, Duke was there for ;
@coreyevans_10: Kim Anderson also here for Michael Porter. Duke two deep for Trae Young.

I was about to say, Duke is recruiting Porter and Young prior to seeing this post, Paultz. 

Trae Young was a ball boy for the Oklahoma Sooners when Jeff Capel was the head coach for the program.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 10, 2015, 08:02:54 PM
Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  · 2h2 hours ago 
St. John's is back out 2 deep for @maverickrowan in the 6 pm game vs NY Lightning w/ @ShamorieP & @Therealjtucks

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  · 2h2 hours ago   North Augusta, SC   
Looks like the ideal scenario for St. John's is to get @maverickrowan & @KassoumYakwe for 2015. Won't be for lack of trying.

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  · 15m15 minutes ago 
W/ Rick Pitino & 2 St. John's assts among those watching, @maverickrowan went for 16 on 6-for-17 shooting in an 82-71 win over NY Lightning

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: hnk on July 10, 2015, 08:10:14 PM
Did Jordan Tucker play w NY Lightning? How'd he do?
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 10, 2015, 08:26:05 PM
Did Jordan Tucker play w NY Lightning? How'd he do?

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  · 37m37 minutes ago 
Shamorie Ponds and Asante Gist had 17 apiece in that Lightning loss, and Jordan Tucker had 14.

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 10, 2015, 08:43:01 PM
Well if Coach Mullin is in Charlotte watching Alkins and Heron and Matt A and Slice are in South Carolina at the Peach Jam watching Rowan, Yakwe, Ponds, Tucker et al who do we suppose is in Pennsylvania at the Hoop Group event?

Hoop Group ‏@TheHoopGroup  · 7h7 hours ago 
Dartmouth, St. Johns, Vermont, Lehigh are also in the house evaluating. #HGElite

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 10, 2015, 08:47:54 PM
@AdamZagoria: Congrats to coach Andy Borman, @Iam_RawleAlkins, @Mheron_1 & the NY Rens on winning the adidas Gauntlet championship 80-66 over Atl Celtics
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Celtics11 on July 10, 2015, 09:12:36 PM
Well if Coach Mullin is in Charlotte watching Alkins and Heron and Matt A and Slice are in South Carolina at the Peach Jam watching Rowan, Yakwe, Ponds, Tucker et al who do we suppose is in Pennsylvania at the Hoop Group event?

Hoop Group ‏@TheHoopGroup  · 7h7 hours ago 
Dartmouth, St. Johns, Vermont, Lehigh are also in the house evaluating. #HGElite


Member of this board in a St John's tee shirt?
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Tha Kid on July 10, 2015, 10:14:59 PM
Well if Coach Mullin is in Charlotte watching Alkins and Heron and Matt A and Slice are in South Carolina at the Peach Jam watching Rowan, Yakwe, Ponds, Tucker et al who do we suppose is in Pennsylvania at the Hoop Group event?

Hoop Group ‏@TheHoopGroup  · 7h7 hours ago 
Dartmouth, St. Johns, Vermont, Lehigh are also in the house evaluating. #HGElite


Member of this board in a St John's tee shirt?

Baldi hasn't been posting last few days has he? ;)
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: mjdinkins on July 10, 2015, 11:51:17 PM
Did Jordan Tucker play w NY Lightning? How'd he do?

He does play with the Lightning.  He played okay during the times I watched their games.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 11, 2015, 10:58:24 AM
@ElevateHoops: Maryland, St. John's, Miami, and Providence are among the 20+ coaches watching 16U Team Melo vs. South Jersey Jazz. #Showdown15

Watching Rafus
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 11, 2015, 11:21:26 AM
@Dwayne_Wise: Maryland,StJohns,Providence,Miami  checking out 2018 Montez Mathis and Demetrius Mims..2017Andre Rafus and Chris Orlina
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 12, 2015, 11:02:12 AM
@BasketBullhoops: Ga Tech, UConn, Syracuse, St Johns among others watching @NewHeightsNYC n Lone Wolf @SBHSCoachSol #bbull
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 12, 2015, 11:28:33 AM
http://adidasuprising.com/adidas-grassroots-mens-events/adidas-uprising-all-american-camp/

Times & details for CW Post event next week. Among others, Heron, Alkins & Rafus slated to play.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Moose on July 12, 2015, 09:08:27 PM
http://adidasuprising.com/adidas-grassroots-mens-events/adidas-uprising-all-american-camp/

Times & details for CW Post event next week. Among others, Heron, Alkins & Rafus slated to play.

Is this open to public?
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Celtics11 on July 13, 2015, 02:13:55 AM
http://adidasuprising.com/adidas-grassroots-mens-events/adidas-uprising-all-american-camp/

Times & details for CW Post event next week. Among others, Heron, Alkins & Rafus slated to play.

Is this open to public?
Is it on tv and if so what channel?  ;)
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 13, 2015, 11:16:55 AM
@AdamZagoria: Adidas Gauntlet champ @RENShoops will play Nike champ Georgia Stars on Wednesday night in Las Vegas in a showcase game, source tells @SNYtv
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 13, 2015, 01:01:31 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Told a heavy #sjubb contingent is expected at the Adidas Uprising event at CW Post this week for Rawle Alkins, Mustapha Heron, among others.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 13, 2015, 01:37:49 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Told a heavy #sjubb contingent is expected at the Adidas Uprising event at CW Post this week for Rawle Alkins, Mustapha Heron, among others.

He needed someone to tell him that...?
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 13, 2015, 04:16:56 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Top locals expected at Adidas Uprising camp: Rawle Alkins, Shamore Ponds, Jose Alvarado and former Poly Prep star Wolfgang Novogratz.

@NYPost_Brazille: A number of #sjubb targets at Adidas camp: Rawle Alkins, Mustapha Heron, Shamorie Ponds, Mario Kegler, Edrice Adebayo. Andre Rafus Jr.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 14, 2015, 01:05:07 PM
http://zagsblog.com/articles/psa-cardinals-city-rocks-to-run-kentucky-style-aau-combine-on-sunday/

Staff will watch Yakwe & Bamba
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 14, 2015, 01:09:36 PM
@AdamZagoria: Cool AAU events in the next week:
Thursday: Rucker Park adidas game
Sunday: AAU Combine in Springfield
July 22: Rens v. Stars Showcase Vegas
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Johnny23 on July 14, 2015, 01:35:37 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Top locals expected at Adidas Uprising camp: Rawle Alkins, Shamore Ponds, Jose Alvarado and former Poly Prep star Wolfgang Novogratz.

@NYPost_Brazille: A number of #sjubb targets at Adidas camp: Rawle Alkins, Mustapha Heron, Shamorie Ponds, Mario Kegler, Edrice Adebayo. Andre Rafus Jr.

On the adidas website, it says games are at 9:30, 11, 1:15 and so on. Do you know which times Alkins and Heron are playing?
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on July 14, 2015, 03:11:19 PM
http://zagsblog.com/articles/psa-cardinals-city-rocks-to-run-kentucky-style-aau-combine-on-sunday/

Staff will watch Yakwe & Bamba

There is a young man in the city rocks program who may just be the next Jimmer. Best young player I have ever witnessed. And Im not tallking about Kevin Huerter. Hope the staff gets a chance to see him.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Marillac on July 15, 2015, 10:26:48 AM
I feel like the area talent in 2016 is comparable to the area talent during Lavin's entire tenure, and it shows with two dominant AAU teams.  I wish Ponds would have joined the PSA Cardinals. 

Alkins, Ponds, Heron,  Battle, Aiken, Jerome, Yakwe, Gibbs, Green, Huerter, Mosley, Diarra, Salnave....

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 15, 2015, 05:11:16 PM
@Joshua_Newman: St. John's is three-deep for Rawle Alkins as we get going at CW Post.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Marco Baldi on July 15, 2015, 05:15:54 PM
@Joshua_Newman: St. John's is three-deep for Rawle Alkins as we get going at CW Post.

Rawle is #1 on my list. Thinking we already have Heron in the fold
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 15, 2015, 05:17:03 PM
@Joshua_Newman: For those asking, yes, St. John's also here for Mustapha Heron. Slice and Abdelmassih just got up and switched courts after Alkins sat down
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 15, 2015, 07:02:23 PM
@CNG_Staszewski: Jefferson's Shamorie Ponds with a pretty And 1 in traffic and then a three with the St. John’s coaching staff and Marillac looking on. #sjubb

@Joshua_Newman: Chris Mullin, Slice and Matt Abdelmassih also front and center on Court 2 as Shamorie Ponds plays
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 15, 2015, 08:30:27 PM
@AdamZagoria: Having said that about Rawle & SJU/UK/IU one difference is that Slice is now at SJU. He is now standing under the basket watching Heron.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 15, 2015, 08:52:42 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Mustapha Heron says "legitimate chance" he and Rawle Alkins could attend college together. #sjubb
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 15, 2015, 08:57:22 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Mustapha Heron says "legitimate chance" he and Rawle Alkins could attend college together. #sjubb

Him and Zags must be taking turns on their phones sending the same info on twitter...LOL
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on July 15, 2015, 10:36:35 PM
@CNG_Staszewski: Jefferson's Shamorie Ponds with a pretty And 1 in traffic and then a three with the St. John’s coaching staff and Marillac looking on. #sjubb

@Joshua_Newman: Chris Mullin, Slice and Matt Abdelmassih also front and center on Court 2 as Shamorie Ponds plays


Hahaha!
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 10:59:31 AM
@NYPost_Brazille: Rucker tonight should be very fun. Not only Rawle Alkins, Mustapha Heron on same team, but another #sjubb target, Jefferson's Shamore Ponds.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 12:53:30 PM
http://courtcred.com/event-coverage/adidas-all-american-rucker-park-game-roster/
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Marillac on July 16, 2015, 01:21:15 PM
@CNG_Staszewski: Jefferson's Shamorie Ponds with a pretty And 1 in traffic and then a three with the St. John’s coaching staff and Marillac looking on. #sjubb

@Joshua_Newman: Chris Mullin, Slice and Matt Abdelmassih also front and center on Court 2 as Shamorie Ponds plays


Hahaha!

I missed this until I saw your reply.  Good stuff, Paultz. 
Difficult year for Marillac to find a favorite :( but Ponds is right up there.


Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 01:22:55 PM
@CNG_Staszewski: Jefferson's Shamorie Ponds with a pretty And 1 in traffic and then a three with the St. John’s coaching staff and Marillac looking on. #sjubb

@Joshua_Newman: Chris Mullin, Slice and Matt Abdelmassih also front and center on Court 2 as Shamorie Ponds plays


Hahaha!

I missed this until I saw your reply.  Good stuff, Paultz. 
Difficult year for Marillac to find a favorite :( but Ponds is right up there.



+1
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Marillac on July 16, 2015, 01:24:00 PM
http://courtcred.com/event-coverage/adidas-all-american-rucker-park-game-roster/

Team Black is stacked.  Ponds is going to have to go for 40 for his team  to have a chance.  Another chance for Heron to work on Alkins and Adebayo.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: scoobydoo on July 16, 2015, 02:40:34 PM
Stopped up at LIU Post this am.

Alkins was even better than I expected.  Way more skill than I anticipated and very versatile.  Not a fancy handle but under control and very strong.  Got to the rim and finished with a spin move often and easily.  I assumed he would be similar to Dom but his jumper is light years ahead and he's not quite as athletic.  Loved the last few minutes in the close game when he decided to guard Adebayo and did probably the best job of anyone.  Positionless player who could come in right away scoring 12-15 ppg easy while becoming an elite defender.  As soon as he finished he was trying to hurry up through all his interviews to run over and see Mustapha play, so hopefully Heron can committ and get in his ear pronto.

Heron is a strong strong kid.  Would like to see his jumper a little more but he can get to the rack, draw contact and finish.  He looked to have an excellent feel for the game and very under control.

Ponds is extremely skinny.  Canned some absolute bombs and finished a variety of ways inside but his weight concerns me.  Handle was a little sloppy but made some great passes.  I can see him being instant offense off the bench for 2-3 years before becoming a star with some muscle.

Adebayo was an absolute man child.  I don't think we have a chance but my god he would be awesome to have.  Seemed like a good kid and willing to learn.  Also didn't screw around the perimeter and knew to get inside and dominate. 

Jordan Tucker was bigger than I thought and looked to have a smooth game.  Had a few real pretty looking jumpers.

Rafus didn't really stand out except for the fact he's a taller version of the body of Ponds.  I personally hate tall kids who are that skinny because they end up never getting inside.  If you want to stand around the perimeter and chuck you better hit them and he wasn't close. 

Overall good time and going to try and make it up there tomorrow morning.  Was a little surprised to only see Matt A amongst a bunch of other high major head coaches but I'm guessing Mullin and Slice are at the Nike or Under Armor events. 
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on July 16, 2015, 04:13:18 PM
Stopped up at LIU Post this am.

Alkins was even better than I expected.  Way more skill than I anticipated and very versatile.  Not a fancy handle but under control and very strong.  Got to the rim and finished with a spin move often and easily.  I assumed he would be similar to Dom but his jumper is light years ahead and he's not quite as athletic.  Loved the last few minutes in the close game when he decided to guard Adebayo and did probably the best job of anyone.  Positionless player who could come in right away scoring 12-15 ppg easy while becoming an elite defender.  As soon as he finished he was trying to hurry up through all his interviews to run over and see Mustapha play, so hopefully Heron can committ and get in his ear pronto.

Heron is a strong strong kid.  Would like to see his jumper a little more but he can get to the rack, draw contact and finish.  He looked to have an excellent feel for the game and very under control.

Ponds is extremely skinny.  Canned some absolute bombs and finished a variety of ways inside but his weight concerns me.  Handle was a little sloppy but made some great passes.  I can see him being instant offense off the bench for 2-3 years before becoming a star with some muscle.

Adebayo was an absolute man child.  I don't think we have a chance but my god he would be awesome to have.  Seemed like a good kid and willing to learn.  Also didn't screw around the perimeter and knew to get inside and dominate. 

Jordan Tucker was bigger than I thought and looked to have a smooth game.  Had a few real pretty looking jumpers.

Rafus didn't really stand out except for the fact he's a taller version of the body of Ponds.  I personally hate tall kids who are that skinny because they end up never getting inside.  If you want to stand around the perimeter and chuck you better hit them and he wasn't close. 

Overall good time and going to try and make it up there tomorrow morning.  Was a little surprised to only see Matt A amongst a bunch of other high major head coaches but I'm guessing Mullin and Slice are at the Nike or Under Armor events. 

great stuff scooby! Ponds does seem rather slim but he also seams like he is more than willing to battle with bigger, stronger kids. Tough.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 06:09:47 PM
Stopped up at LIU Post this am.

Alkins was even better than I expected.  Way more skill than I anticipated and very versatile.  Not a fancy handle but under control and very strong.  Got to the rim and finished with a spin move often and easily.  I assumed he would be similar to Dom but his jumper is light years ahead and he's not quite as athletic.  Loved the last few minutes in the close game when he decided to guard Adebayo and did probably the best job of anyone.  Positionless player who could come in right away scoring 12-15 ppg easy while becoming an elite defender.  As soon as he finished he was trying to hurry up through all his interviews to run over and see Mustapha play, so hopefully Heron can committ and get in his ear pronto.

Heron is a strong strong kid.  Would like to see his jumper a little more but he can get to the rack, draw contact and finish.  He looked to have an excellent feel for the game and very under control.

Ponds is extremely skinny.  Canned some absolute bombs and finished a variety of ways inside but his weight concerns me.  Handle was a little sloppy but made some great passes.  I can see him being instant offense off the bench for 2-3 years before becoming a star with some muscle.

Adebayo was an absolute man child.  I don't think we have a chance but my god he would be awesome to have.  Seemed like a good kid and willing to learn.  Also didn't screw around the perimeter and knew to get inside and dominate. 

Jordan Tucker was bigger than I thought and looked to have a smooth game.  Had a few real pretty looking jumpers.

Rafus didn't really stand out except for the fact he's a taller version of the body of Ponds.  I personally hate tall kids who are that skinny because they end up never getting inside.  If you want to stand around the perimeter and chuck you better hit them and he wasn't close. 

Overall good time and going to try and make it up there tomorrow morning.  Was a little surprised to only see Matt A amongst a bunch of other high major head coaches but I'm guessing Mullin and Slice are at the Nike or Under Armor events. 
Thx Scoo!
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 07:05:00 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Based on what we've seen, I've been told, top #sjubb 2016 targets: Bashir Ahmed, Shamorie Ponds, Rawle Alkins, Mustapha Heron

@NYPost_Brazille: That's, of course, is Kassoum Yakwe reclasses to 2015. If he stays 2016, he's obviously at top of list in 2016 also for #sjubb
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 16, 2015, 08:50:00 PM
Zach Braziller ‏@NYPost_Brazille  ·2 minutes ago   Manhattan, NY   
Chris Mullin here at Rucker along with assistants Matt Abdelmassih and Barry Rohrssen. #sjubb

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 08:56:16 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: Shamorie Ponds is fun to watch. Effortless shooter, not forcing it. Just ripped deep step back 3. #

@courtcred: @ShamorieP gets the crowd hyped with his nifty ball handling! #AdidasUprising

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 09:19:41 PM
@BTS_Report: College Coaches seated all over the stands at Rucker Park for #AdidasUprising http://t.co/EBjsf6K9yd
Mullin & Matt
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 16, 2015, 09:24:23 PM
@BTS_Report: College Coaches seated all over the stands at Rucker Park for #AdidasUprising http://t.co/EBjsf6K9yd
Mullin & Matt

And that is Slice partially hidden behind the fence.

I believe that is Bobby Hurley standing up.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 09:26:18 PM
@chris_russellBB: Heading to overtime here at Rucker Park.  Atkins looking outstanding with 25 points.  Adebayo looks unreal as he has 26
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Tha Kid on July 16, 2015, 09:32:27 PM
@BTS_Report: College Coaches seated all over the stands at Rucker Park for #AdidasUprising http://t.co/EBjsf6K9yd
Mullin & Matt

And that is Slice partially hidden behind the fence.

I believe that is Bobby Hurley standing up.

Yup.  And Shaka sitting down in the texas burnt orange.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Tha Kid on July 16, 2015, 09:34:53 PM
Bruce Pearl top middle standing perhaps?

Larry brown with glasses and hand holding face in middle maybe?

Educated guesses at those --- could be doppelgängers.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 09:36:04 PM
@courtcred: Team Grey defeats Team Black 103-97 in OT. @ShamorieP led Team Grey with 22. Edrrice Adebayo led Team Black with 27. #AdidasUprising
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 16, 2015, 09:37:55 PM
Bruce Pearl top middle standing perhaps?

Larry brown with glasses and hand holding face in middle maybe?

Educated guesses at those --- could be doppelgängers.

I believe your right on all of those.

Kudos to Larry Brown.  Guy busting it at all of these events at his age.  Really does love the game.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 09:42:35 PM
@courtcred: @Iam_RawleAlkins added 24 points and 8 assists for Team Black. Kobi Simmons scored 20 for Team Grey. #AdidasUprising
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 16, 2015, 10:25:37 PM
@NYPost_Brazille: #SJUBB targets in #adidasuprisng all star game: Shamore Ponds 22 points, Rawle Alkins 24 points 8 assists, Mustapha Heron 20 points, 11 rebs
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Marillac on July 16, 2015, 11:31:58 PM
Shamorie putting up good #s against two jacked guards with good defensive reps.  Impressive.

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Celtics11 on July 17, 2015, 12:29:29 AM
http://courtcred.com/event-coverage/adidas-all-american-rucker-park-game-roster/

Team Black is stacked.  Ponds is going to have to go for 40 for his team  to have a chance.  Another chance for Heron to work on Alkins and Adebayo.

Swing and a miss. Ponds only had 22 in OT and not only did they have a chance but they won. Marillac pulls a Francessa. Since you are always patting yourself on the back when you are right just thought I would point out when you are wrong by pulling a Mushnick.  ;) :) :) :)
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Moose on July 17, 2015, 08:44:14 AM
Bruce Pearl top middle standing perhaps?

Larry brown with glasses and hand holding face in middle maybe?

Educated guesses at those --- could be doppelgängers.

I believe your right on all of those.

Kudos to Larry Brown.  Guy busting it at all of these events at his age.  Really does love the game.

Rucker is close to the Hamptons
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 17, 2015, 09:17:42 AM
Bruce Pearl top middle standing perhaps?

Larry brown with glasses and hand holding face in middle maybe?

Educated guesses at those --- could be doppelgängers.

I believe your right on all of those.

Kudos to Larry Brown.  Guy busting it at all of these events at his age.  Really does love the game.

Rucker is close to the Hamptons

And the Dolan's who have him on a payment plan I heard.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Marillac on July 17, 2015, 11:01:11 AM
http://courtcred.com/event-coverage/adidas-all-american-rucker-park-game-roster/

Team Black is stacked.  Ponds is going to have to go for 40 for his team  to have a chance.  Another chance for Heron to work on Alkins and Adebayo.

Swing and a miss. Ponds only had 22 in OT and not only did they have a chance but they won. Marillac pulls a Francessa. Since you are always patting yourself on the back when you are right just thought I would point out when you are wrong by pulling a Mushnick.  ;) :) :) :)

Marillac looked like a home run swing from Bartolo Colon on that one :)
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 18, 2015, 11:58:48 AM
Think the staff, perhaps all 3, are in Massachusetts this weekend at the Hall of Fame event and will be at the PSA event in Springfield as well.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 18, 2015, 12:00:25 PM
Think the staff, perhaps all 3, are in Massachusetts this weekend at the Hall of Fame event and will be at the PSA event in Springfield as well.
Yes
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: wpc77 on July 18, 2015, 02:26:47 PM
Perhaps looking at Wenyen Gabriel
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 21, 2015, 12:26:30 PM
Staff will probably be all over the two live events in Jersey starting tomorrow thru Friday (7/22-24).

Battle of the Borders in Burlington:

http://www.battleoftheborders.net/

Live in AC:

http://www.liveinac.com/

Then there are a slew of events in Vegas during this last portion of the Live Period.  Literally like 4-5 different AAU events within several blocks of each other making it convenient for coaches to go from one gym to the next.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 21, 2015, 07:09:42 PM
@Justin_Albers: Rawle Alkins tells me he won't be with his NY Rens in Vegas this week. #iubb
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 21, 2015, 08:32:45 PM
Staff will probably be all over the two live events in Jersey starting tomorrow thru Friday (7/22-24).

Battle of the Borders in Burlington:

http://www.battleoftheborders.net/

Live in AC:

http://www.liveinac.com/

Then there are a slew of events in Vegas during this last portion of the Live Period.  Literally like 4-5 different AAU events within several blocks of each other making it convenient for coaches to go from one gym to the next.

The 3 main events in  Vegas:

Fab 48: http://lvfab48.com/college-coaches/

Las Vegas Classic: http://www.bigfoothoops.com/tournaments/lvc/lvc

Adidas Uprising: http://adidasuprising.com/adidas-grassroots-mens-events/adidas-uprising-summer-championships/

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 22, 2015, 11:14:44 AM
@NYPost_Brazille: Entire #sjubb staff will be in Las Vegas this week for live period starting tonight.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 22, 2015, 11:49:33 AM
@NYPost_Brazille: Entire #sjubb staff will be in Las Vegas this week for live period starting tonight.

I think Zach indicated Matt will be in Burlington to see PSA tonight.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: NYCoffey on July 22, 2015, 11:53:11 AM
http://zagsblog.com/articles/rawle-alkins-wont-be-in-las-vegas/
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: NYCoffey on July 22, 2015, 11:55:28 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/NYPost_Brazille/status/623878210175041536
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 22, 2015, 01:00:50 PM
https://nychoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1785078
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 22, 2015, 01:49:00 PM
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/22/july-live-period-preview-the-events-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-vegas-this-week/
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 22, 2015, 04:48:23 PM
@Joshua_Newman: St. John's assistant Matt Abdelmassih among the first coaches here at Battle of the Borders. PSA Cardinals-WE R1 get it going at 5.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 22, 2015, 04:49:10 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/Joshua_Newman/status/623953953110257665

Matt already there in Burlington.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 22, 2015, 05:04:59 PM
@jeffborzello: Boeheim, Turgeon, Lorenzo Romar, Duke, Kentucky, UNC, St. John's, Florida St, Miami, Auburn, Pitt, Nova, Fla., more here @BattleofBorders.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 22, 2015, 05:16:52 PM
@AdamZagoria: Seton Hall's Shaheen Holloway & St. John's Matt Abdelmassih among those at the @WeR1Basketball event for Mohamed Bamba, Trevon Duval, etc

@Joshua_Newman: We R1 leads PSA Cardinals, 43-39, at the half. No Ty Jerome or Kassoum Yakwe for PSA.

@jmverlin: WE R1 with a 43-39 lead on PSA Cardinals at the half. Nine triples for @WeR1Basketball making the difference; Eric Ayala with three. EA is a SJU recruit.

@HHHardwood: Eric Ayala has 11 points at the half for We R 1. 3-5 from 3, including a step-back. We R 1 up 43-39 on PSA at the half.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 22, 2015, 07:44:32 PM
@AdamZagoria: St. John's Slice is in Vegas watching the NY Rens featuring Mustapha Heron but not Rawle Alkins. Chris Mullin arrives tomorrow.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 23, 2015, 08:16:34 PM
@AdamZagoria: St. John's Slice is about to see Mustapha Heron again in Vegas after watching Shamorie Ponds
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: scoobydoo on July 24, 2015, 12:12:48 AM
Does anyone know where Mullin has been?  Surprised we didn't here of him entirely last week either.  I'm sure he's out there ... but where and watching who?
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Wods317 on July 24, 2015, 01:42:59 AM
Does anyone know where Mullin has been?  Surprised we didn't here of him entirely last week either.  I'm sure he's out there ... but where and watching who?

Mullin was all over the place last week. Not sure where he is this week but he's been working very hard and seeing a lot of prospects durin this period.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: scoobydoo on July 24, 2015, 09:18:50 AM
Does anyone know where Mullin has been?  Surprised we didn't here of him entirely last week either.  I'm sure he's out there ... but where and watching who?

Mullin was all over the place last week. Not sure where he is this week but he's been working very hard and seeing a lot of prospects durin this period.

I know he's working hard, just not sure where. 
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 24, 2015, 04:30:09 PM
@ASlater247: Wake Forest, SMU, St. John's, Seton Hall, Georgetown, Tennessee for @thebabc (Bruce Brown, Kev Marfo) vs @NYJayhawks (Hamidou Diallo) #Fab48
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 24, 2015, 08:03:04 PM
Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247  · 52 minutes ago 
Chris Mullin & Tony Bennett for Deandre Hunter

Chris Mullins?
Rivals Nation ‏@RivalsNation  · 1hour ago 
Coach K, Shaka Smart, Mark Turgeon, Kevin Ollie, Jay Wright, Ed Cooley, Mike Brey, Johnny Dawkins, Bill Self, Chris Mullins on hand 4 win.

Chris Mullin?
Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi  · 3hours ago 
Baseline for Wenyen Gabriel of Mass Rivals.R Williams Ed Cooley, Coach K, Mark Tuergeon, K Ollie, Chris Mullin, J Wright & B Self, Dawkins

Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: Moose on July 24, 2015, 08:24:56 PM
Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247  · 52 minutes ago 
Chris Mullin & Tony Bennett for Deandre Hunter

Chris Mullins?
Rivals Nation ‏@RivalsNation  · 1hour ago 
Coach K, Shaka Smart, Mark Turgeon, Kevin Ollie, Jay Wright, Ed Cooley, Mike Brey, Johnny Dawkins, Bill Self, Chris Mullins on hand 4 win.

Chris Mullin?
Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi  · 3hours ago 
Baseline for Wenyen Gabriel of Mass Rivals.R Williams Ed Cooley, Coach K, Mark Tuergeon, K Ollie, Chris Mullin, J Wright & B Self, Dawkins



How many ways can you spell Chris' name in 3 consecutive tweets.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: jumpinjohnny on July 24, 2015, 08:41:25 PM
Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247  · 52 minutes ago 
Chris Mullin & Tony Bennett for Deandre Hunter

Chris Mullins?
Rivals Nation ‏@RivalsNation  · 1hour ago 
Coach K, Shaka Smart, Mark Turgeon, Kevin Ollie, Jay Wright, Ed Cooley, Mike Brey, Johnny Dawkins, Bill Self, Chris Mullins on hand 4 win.

Chris Mullin?
Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi  · 3hours ago 
Baseline for Wenyen Gabriel of Mass Rivals.R Williams Ed Cooley, Coach K, Mark Tuergeon, K Ollie, Chris Mullin, J Wright & B Self, Dawkins



How many ways can you spell Chris' name in 3 consecutive tweets.
1, 2, or 3
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: capmaker on July 25, 2015, 08:04:20 AM
http://nypost.com/2015/07/24/st-johns-2016-recruiting-class-targets-coming-into-focus/
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: derk on July 25, 2015, 10:45:48 AM
Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247  · 52 minutes ago 
Chris Mullin & Tony Bennett for Deandre Hunter

Chris Mullins?
Rivals Nation ‏@RivalsNation  · 1hour ago 
Coach K, Shaka Smart, Mark Turgeon, Kevin Ollie, Jay Wright, Ed Cooley, Mike Brey, Johnny Dawkins, Bill Self, Chris Mullins on hand 4 win.

Chris Mullin?
Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi  · 3hours ago 
Baseline for Wenyen Gabriel of Mass Rivals.R Williams Ed Cooley, Coach K, Mark Tuergeon, K Ollie, Chris Mullin, J Wright & B Self, Dawkins



How many ways can you spell Chris' name in 3 consecutive tweets.
1, 2, or 3

by
That's how Coach K got started. Maybe we'll be Coach M.😅
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: mjdinkins on July 25, 2015, 03:26:10 PM
Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  16h16 hours ago
Chris Mullin & Slice watching @Mheron_1 & the Rens right now in Vegas. Working hard as they can for Heron & @Iam_RawleAlkins

ron naclerio
‏@CoachRNaclerio
@AdamZagoria @Mheron_1 @Iam_RawleAlkins  RECRUITING SUCKS! YOUNG KIDS N THEIR ENTOURAGE LIKE IT BUT DON'T REALIZE THEY ALSO R BEING PLAYED!

https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/624778424721104896?lang=kn
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 25, 2015, 04:47:19 PM
@ASlater247: St. John's, Maryland, SMU, Auburn, Gonzaga, Arkansas, UNLV watched @ECENJABC with Quade Green, Trevon Duval & Eric Ayala vs @TeamSuperstarTS
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 25, 2015, 07:24:48 PM
@AdamZagoria: Chris Mullin & Slice continuing to shadow the NY Rens w Heron @ 2017 PG Jose Alvarado in Vegas
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: fordham96 on July 25, 2015, 08:39:45 PM
Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10  · 3 hours ago 
St Johns present for Rawle Atkins. Ford, Smart, Drew, Kennedy here for Jarrett Allen

Rawle Atkins???  I believe Rawle is not in Vegas so maybe he just meant the Rens and Heron in particular.
Title: Re: July Recruiting Evaluation Period
Post by: paultzman on July 27, 2015, 08:10:15 AM
@mabde33: Productive month. Now looking forward to getting our whole squad on campus to work with them & continue to make progress #SJUBB #recruiting

Matt, Mullin & Slice are lining up some visits like Freudenberg 16 of Germany,  who appears to be stopping by in August.