Rawle Alkins - SG - Word of God - ARIZONA

I don't think anyone here is down on him as a player.  Moreso worried that he may go elsewhere.   

It's all part of the game.  Kid is doing what he should. Open up the most choices possible.

I'd be surprised if he came to St. John's. Better chance with Heron

I'd be surprised if he came to St. John's. Better chance with Heron

better chance with shamorie

The anti-Rawle people on this board boggle my mind. Who cares that he MIGHT be playing us and that he forgot to say SJU in an interview. It doesn't hurt one bit to recruit this kid. We are already recruiting Heron so whenever the staff goes to see him in AAU they can see Rawle too. Plus, even though he won't be playing at CTK next year and still might not come here, recruiting him builds good will among CTK and the CHSAA.

Everybody cheered and roared when Mullin said he was going to make NYC a priority. Now people want him to forget about a 5 star kid in the same borough as our school. Yeah, that makes sense

I'm not anti-Rawle.  I'm lobbying for a wider net.  Norm Roberts got played by the local kids...and you see where that got us.

@AdamZagoria: 2016 G @Iam_RawleAlkins added offers today from Georgetown & Wake Forest.
Better late than never.

How is this late? This is an eternity away from playing college ball.

Zags thinks he discovered the kid

I like the combo of Shamorie and Heron.  I think we can land both.  we should definitely recruit all of those guys, but I'd grab the guys we have more likelihood of landing. 

I like the combo of Shamorie and Heron.  I think we can land both.  we should definitely recruit all of those guys, but I'd grab the guys we have more likelihood of landing. 

Agree.  We will land Heron & then take next solid player available.No more waiting until last minute unless we have luxury to do so.

Quote from: MCNPA on April 30, 2015, 08:47:36 AM

I like the combo of Shamorie and Heron.  I think we can land both.  we should definitely recruit all of those guys, but I'd grab the guys we have more likelihood of landing. 

Agree.  We will land Heron & then take next solid player available.No more waiting until last minute unless we have luxury to do so.

But he's 10 minutes from campus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recruit the kid, along with recruiting about 15 others for the 2016 class. If he doesn't want to come then move on. We have a lot of ships to give for 2016 and I am sure we will have a wide net of possibilities.     

Recruit the kid, along with recruiting about 15 others for the 2016 class. If he doesn't want to come then move on. We have a lot of ships to give for 2016 and I am sure we will have a wide net of possibilities.     

I'd always hold a ship for the spring just in case.
No issues there.  But if we already fill out those positions prior, sorry.  Can't afford to wait.

I'm looking forward to having my class wrapped up in November as opposed to the mad rush scramble we have become accustomed to under Lavin.

Quote from: sju89tr on April 30, 2015, 09:09:53 AM

Recruit the kid, along with recruiting about 15 others for the 2016 class. If he doesn't want to come then move on. We have a lot of ships to give for 2016 and I am sure we will have a wide net of possibilities.     

I'd always hold a ship for the spring just in case.
No issues there.  But if we already fill out those positions prior, sorry.  Can't afford to wait.

I'm looking forward to having my class wrapped up in November as opposed to the mad rush scramble we have become accustomed to under Lavin.

I agree I assume Mullin will not use all the 2016 ships anyway, needs to balance the class. I would expect 4 recruits for 2016   

I thought Shamorie already said he wants to leave the state. And so far everyone Mullin staff brought in is not from NY state and I am good with that.  We all want the best team available. 

   Po

Quote from: Dave on April 30, 2015, 12:11:03 AM

I'd be surprised if he came to St. John's. Better chance with Heron

better chance with shamorie

Is this the Durand Johnson thread?

@GiveNGobball: Rawle Alkins, a class of 2016 SG playing for the NY Rens (NY), just picked up an offer from Texas.

Kentucky offers Top247 5-star Rawle Alkins & Wildcats are picking up #Crystalball picks. http://t.co/QnjKaT0USw @ChrisFisher247 @kryan247

Pangos

per Rivals.com:

Speaking of strength and athleticism, 2016's No. 26 player Rawle Alkins had way too much of it for anybody trying to guard him. The 6-foot-4, 210 pounder got to the rim at will and threw down one dunk after another. He might have taken a jumper or two but it didn't seem like he ever had to finish from outside of two feet of the rim.

Alkins & Heron playing in Italy on USA team this weekend. Scroll down for roster;

@sportando: adidas EUROCAMP Announces 2015 Player Roster http://t.co/egOmzH1GKR http://t.co/CAVC6Vtvy8

@trigonis30: @PangosAACamp co-MOP @Iam_RawleAlkins had a team high 22 pts today to lead adidas Team USA U18 squad to 76-71 win over France in Italy

@NYPost_Brazille: Andy Borman, AAU coach for Rawle Alkins and Mustapha Heron, on #sjubb recruiting efforts fur duo: "They're doing everything right."