Mustapha Heron - Auburn Transfer - ST. JOHN’S

Quote from: goredmen on April 28, 2015, 12:25:47 PM

Quote from: Moose on April 28, 2015, 12:12:28 PM

Quote from: goredmen on April 28, 2015, 11:57:27 AM

Quote from: Moose on April 28, 2015, 11:47:39 AM

Honestly this won't be popular but I'd gladly take this commitment and move on from Rawle.  Looks like Rawle wants to drag things out and him and Heron are pretty much the same player to me just lefty and righty versions.

As of right now we will lose Chris, Sheed (likely), Ron, and maybe more depending on other additions so 3 focuses on 16 IMO should be a PG and big man in addition to Heron.

So there's a legit recruit 10 minutes away from campus that is showing interest in us and you want to move on from him already? Come on

Yeah.  But tell Arbs I said hi

Arbs' issues came with the last staff, not this one. Get over it already

No issues here but you always come to CTK defense.  I expressed an opinion that I would move after getting one commitment.  Will gladly discuss over PMs as not to digress from Heron thread.

Stop trolling Moose

Quote from: Moose on April 28, 2015, 12:29:54 PM

Quote from: goredmen on April 28, 2015, 12:25:47 PM

Quote from: Moose on April 28, 2015, 12:12:28 PM

Quote from: goredmen on April 28, 2015, 11:57:27 AM

Quote from: Moose on April 28, 2015, 11:47:39 AM

Honestly this won't be popular but I'd gladly take this commitment and move on from Rawle.  Looks like Rawle wants to drag things out and him and Heron are pretty much the same player to me just lefty and righty versions.

As of right now we will lose Chris, Sheed (likely), Ron, and maybe more depending on other additions so 3 focuses on 16 IMO should be a PG and big man in addition to Heron.

So there's a legit recruit 10 minutes away from campus that is showing interest in us and you want to move on from him already? Come on

Yeah.  But tell Arbs I said hi

Arbs' issues came with the last staff, not this one. Get over it already

No issues here but you always come to CTK defense.  I expressed an opinion that I would move after getting one commitment.  Will gladly discuss over PMs as not to digress from Heron thread.

Stop trolling Moose

We're tag team partners.

I don't disagree with Moose on this.  Very similar to Rawle.  Need to continue recruiting Rawle, but I'd be just as happy if we landed Heron and move on to other positions.  Heron is a beast of a player and would be a big prize for us.

Let's get both

Let's get both

ding ding ding

Honestly this won't be popular but I'd gladly take this commitment and move on from Rawle.  Looks like Rawle wants to drag things out and him and Heron are pretty much the same player to me just lefty and righty versions.

As of right now we will lose Chris, Sheed (likely), Ron, and maybe more depending on other additions so 3 focuses on 16 IMO should be a PG and big man in addition to Heron.

I am back in the Rawle camp.  I didn't realize how smart the kid was until I heard him give an interview.  I just assumed he was like Paul Harris based on his build and game.  Not at all.

I don't disagree with Moose on this.  Very similar to Rawle.  Need to continue recruiting Rawle, but I'd be just as happy if we landed Heron and move on to other positions.  Heron is a beast of a player and would be a big prize for us.

I'm somewhat in the same boat.  Don't get me wrong, as I'd certainly take both Alkins and Heron, if he ended up working out in that manner.  But if we were to receive a commitment from Heron, then I don't know if I'd go full throttle after Alkins.  Continue to recruit him, as MCN mentioned, but particular focus on other positions.  Alkins also is openly pining for a UNC offer.  UNC is still a solid program, but I can't recall the last time I've known someone to openly mention UNC to recruit 'em.     

Matt Jessen-Howard
‏@mjessenhoward
Mustapha Heron listed Cincinnati, Pitt, St. John's, UCLA, and UConn as the schools recruiting him the hardest.

I'll take it.

I'll take it.

Agree.  He's basically saying that slice is and will play a huge role, but he still has to check OT out first.  Thats all good.  I'm sure by the end of the say that having Slice here as well as a starting spot, A dream teamer shooting guard as head coach and all the other things we have to offer will win out. 

Quote from: PIB on May 07, 2015, 07:28:10 PM

I'll take it.

Agree.  He's basically saying that slice is and will play a huge role, but he still has to check OT out first.  Thats all good.  I'm sure by the end of the say that having Slice here as well as a starting spot, A dream teamer shooting guard as head coach and all the other things we have to offer will win out. 

Agree

UCONN Rivals site has a follow up interview with Heron and Heron's father on his recruitment:

"UConn is on my list being a local kid," said Heron, who has received an offer from the Huskies and is good friends with future Husky Steve Enoch from the Class of 2015. Enoch and Heron's relationship dates back to their youth basketball days.

Heron, who took his first visit to Storrs in eighth grade, said he has spoken with UConn coach Kevin Ollie several times.

"I've talked to him, he's a good guy," he said.

Also in the hunt for Heron's services are Cincinnati, Kentucky, Texas, St. John's, Michigan State, Duke and North Carolina - the latter having upped its pursuit in recent weeks. Pittsburgh has also been rumored to remain in the mix.

Even though dad was not a major recruit coming out of high school, he does have plenty of college connections, among them Mick Cronin and assists Larry Davis at Cincinnati and St. John's assistant Barry Rohrssen, who played with Bryan Heron overseas.

"I've talked to some friends, see what they are saying," he said. "UConn is definitely on his list."

Before making a decision, Heron plans to take all five official visits, which have not been finalized, and perhaps a few unofficial as well.

"I'll make a decision before next season," he said.

https://stjohns.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1764278

Everybody seem to think this was a slam dunk a few weeks ago. Still the case or more up in the air now?

Everybody seem to think this was a slam dunk a few weeks ago. Still the case or more up in the air now?

He's gonna make a decision in the next few months.  I still think that Slice is all over this and we have all the goods to offer including playing time and a hall of fame coach who played his position.  Just a gut feeling but I think we are in good shape.

Let this stuff play out before anyone jumps to conclusions. The staff has time now to work on these 16 and beyond kids diligently.   

I fully expect this to be drawn out circus

Let this stuff play out before anyone jumps to conclusions. The staff has time now to work on these 16 and beyond kids diligently.

Jump to conclusions? 79 and Fordham both said he was ours so not getting from out of nowhere. Seems like he's very open and we are just one of a few options.

I fully expect this to be drawn out circus

ruh-oh. At least it's only for 4 months- lol


https://youtu.be/S4fiueMzLeE

I fully expect this to be drawn out circus

That's what, 90% of the recruits?