Rysheed Jordan - PG - Vaux Roberts - Philadelphia, PA - ST. JOHN'S

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/high_school/pennsylvania/20130119_Vauxs_Jordan_tight-lipped_about_future.html

The 18-year-old, who has seven brothers and sisters, said Temple "is like home to me. The campus is nice, and their guards get out and go. That's something I like."
 
Before the season, Jordan spent a weekend at UCLA. He says he enjoyed Tinseltown, where he ran into ex-Sixer Andre Iguodala.
 
"It was a beautiful campus," he said. "We drove by Beverly Hills, which was really something. I think I would like it there."
 
And how about St. John's, located in Queens and not too far from the bright lights of Manhattan?
 
"Playing at Madison Square Garden for home games would be pretty special," he said.

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/high_school/pennsylvania/20130119_Vauxs_Jordan_tight-lipped_about_future.html

The 18-year-old, who has seven brothers and sisters, said Temple "is like home to me. The campus is nice, and their guards get out and go. That's something I like."
 
Before the season, Jordan spent a weekend at UCLA. He says he enjoyed Tinseltown, where he ran into ex-Sixer Andre Iguodala.
 
"It was a beautiful campus," he said. "We drove by Beverly Hills, which was really something. I think I would like it there."
 
And how about St. John's, located in Queens and not too far from the bright lights of Manhattan?
 
"Playing at Madison Square Garden for home games would be pretty special," he said.

I hope Jamal doesn't scare him off.

Quote from: SJUhoopNUT on January 19, 2013, 09:08:21 PM

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The 18-year-old, who has seven brothers and sisters, said Temple "is like home to me. The campus is nice, and their guards get out and go. That's something I like."
 
Before the season, Jordan spent a weekend at UCLA. He says he enjoyed Tinseltown, where he ran into ex-Sixer Andre Iguodala.
 
"It was a beautiful campus," he said. "We drove by Beverly Hills, which was really something. I think I would like it there."
 
And how about St. John's, located in Queens and not too far from the bright lights of Manhattan?
 
"Playing at Madison Square Garden for home games would be pretty special," he said.

I hope Jamal doesn't scare him off.

Branch will be a junior.  Rysheed would get minutes any way you cut it.  Kid is good. 

The way we want to play with a deep rotation allows Lavin to play everyone. Lavin never had a problem with too many guys at UCLA. If Jordan is the real deal, he will take Greene's place in a 3 guard offense. No offense ti Greene but good programs make kids fight for minutes. 

The way we want to play with a deep rotation allows Lavin to play everyone. Lavin never had a problem with too many guys at UCLA. If Jordan is the real deal, he will take Greene's place in a 3 guard offense. No offense ti Greene but good programs make kids fight for minutes.

Totally agree.  Plus IF D'Lo is still here, I can't see him sticking it out for 4 years.  I hope he does, but gut tells me he will make an attempt to play somewhere for money before his 4 Yeats up here.  Would love to land Rysheed.

Good point -- pressing, playing up tempo allows you to get guys minutes.  When teams win, guys are usually happy even if they don't get sufficient burn.

Jordan's comment about MSG reinforces why it is so important for us to play there.  Every recruit seems to mention it.  I was at MSG for Rutgers where the crowd was weak, and have been at other games in the past of course when that was the case, but if we win and schedule properly (i.e., putting the right teams in the Garden), that won't be a problem.

Good point -- pressing, playing up tempo allows you to get guys minutes.  When teams win, guys are usually happy even if they don't get sufficient burn.

Jordan's comment about MSG reinforces why it is so important for us to play there.  Every recruit seems to mention it.  I was at MSG for Rutgers where the crowd was weak, and have been at other games in the past of course when that was the case, but if we win and schedule properly (i.e., putting the right teams in the Garden), that won't be a problem.

SJU vs Georgetown was pretty strong crowd with almost 12k I think.  As rivalries get more intense, I hope it grows.

G-town on a weekend is the type of game we should play in the Garden though, MCNPA.  Big name that will draw more of the casual or lukewarm fans who only show up when we are good, or who want to just go for the event.  Plus we'll get a G-town crowd there.  Rutgers on a Wed night is a tough draw even when we are good, because they will bring about 50 fans and it won't generate much juice.  Get the G-town's and Nova's in the Garden, Butler when we add them to the conference, a few of the big out of conference games we schedule (would love Duke, UCLA, Notre Dame), etc.

I think if Bourgault doesn't get much play this year he may transfer, especially with Hooper coming in.  The only thing is he'll be a senior transfer.  And I think Orlando isnt gonna be around next year so we'll have 2 ships available.  My gut says we land Lawerence and miss out on Jordan but I hope im wrong on Jordan. 

I think if Bourgault doesn't get much play this year he may transfer, especially with Hooper coming in.  The only thing is he'll be a senior transfer.  And I think Orlando isnt gonna be around next year so we'll have 2 ships available.  My gut says we land Lawerence and miss out on Jordan but I hope im wrong on Jordan. 

Tough for him to transfer.
Europe might be better option

Quote from: SweetnessCBA on January 20, 2013, 10:43:13 AM

I think if Bourgault doesn't get much play this year he may transfer, especially with Hooper coming in.  The only thing is he'll be a senior transfer.  And I think Orlando isnt gonna be around next year so we'll have 2 ships available.  My gut says we land Lawerence and miss out on Jordan but I hope im wrong on Jordan. 

Tough for him to transfer.
Europe might be better option

  Or maybe he sucks it up, works on his game, and earns some minutes?   Just a thought.  This notion that if things don't go your way in your first year that you bolt is pathetic.

Quote from: Moose on January 20, 2013, 04:11:30 PM

Quote from: SweetnessCBA on January 20, 2013, 10:43:13 AM

I think if Bourgault doesn't get much play this year he may transfer, especially with Hooper coming in.  The only thing is he'll be a senior transfer.  And I think Orlando isnt gonna be around next year so we'll have 2 ships available.  My gut says we land Lawerence and miss out on Jordan but I hope im wrong on Jordan. 

Tough for him to transfer.
Europe might be better option

  Or maybe he sucks it up, works on his game, and earns some minutes?   Just a thought.  This notion that if things don't go your way in your first year that you bolt is pathetic.

Ok

Felix is getting less and less playing time. If the trend continues, I wouldn't be surprised to see him go elsewhere (nor would I be disappointed).

Everyone is going to transfer.

Now lets try to keep the Jordan thread on Jordan and not venture too far off.

You see Felix on the bench last game?  He was going nuts. He isn't going anywhere. If anything, I could see him as a redshirt candidate depending on who we bring in.

You see Felix on the bench last game?  He was going nuts. He isn't going anywhere. If anything, I could see him as a redshirt candidate depending on who we bring in.

Redshirting does not give us an extra Scholly for 2013- just gives the player an extra year.
Felix is averaging 10 min/g as a freshman.
He was not ranked top 100. I doubt he was expecting more min as a frosh.

I think if Bourgault doesn't get much play this year he may transfer, especially with Hooper coming in.  The only thing is he'll be a senior transfer.  And I think Orlando isnt gonna be around next year so we'll have 2 ships available.  My gut says we land Lawerence and miss out on Jordan but I hope im wrong on Jordan. 

I don't like to think about a player leaving before graduating, but this does make sense re Bourgault.

Quote from: prjohnnies on January 20, 2013, 05:49:24 PM

You see Felix on the bench last game?  He was going nuts. He isn't going anywhere. If anything, I could see him as a redshirt candidate depending on who we bring in.

Redshirting does not give us an extra Scholly for 2013- just gives the player an extra year.
Felix is averaging 10 min/g as a freshman.
He was not ranked top 100. I doubt he was expecting more min as a frosh.

+1

Quote from: SweetnessCBA on January 20, 2013, 10:43:13 AM

I think if Bourgault doesn't get much play this year he may transfer, especially with Hooper coming in.  The only thing is he'll be a senior transfer.  And I think Orlando isnt gonna be around next year so we'll have 2 ships available.  My gut says we land Lawerence and miss out on Jordan but I hope im wrong on Jordan. 

Tough for him to transfer.
Europe might be better option

Biggest issue for Marco is Max being able to play next year and Max is better.

Yes back to the Jordan discussion.......

Quote from: Moose on January 20, 2013, 04:11:30 PM

Quote from: SweetnessCBA on January 20, 2013, 10:43:13 AM

I think if Bourgault doesn't get much play this year he may transfer, especially with Hooper coming in.  The only thing is he'll be a senior transfer.  And I think Orlando isnt gonna be around next year so we'll have 2 ships available.  My gut says we land Lawerence and miss out on Jordan but I hope im wrong on Jordan. 

Tough for him to transfer.
Europe might be better option

Biggest issue for Marco is Max being able to play next year and Max is better.

Yes back to the Jordan discussion.......

Don't know if Max is better? What makes him better they both shoot the lights out yet defensively, ability to handle the ball, rebounding wise I'd have to give the edge to Marco, and there the same height. So what makes Mac better? If anything I think it would be a downgrade due to max being even more one dimensional...... And rysheed Jordan is the instant impact we need!!