Recruiting: 2016

[LaPorteAveApostle]

Interesting that Griffith has twins who are both very tall and fairly good:

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/28668978-556/basketball-griffith-twins-anthony-and-tremell-murphy-getting-recruiting-attention.html#.U8bBqlagEkE

We are not mentioned, although many schools are listed as having shown interest (Chicago St the only school to offer both so far).  But it's time to start worrying about two years out, since 2014 looks like it's in the books, albeit with a banked scholarship.

Who's out there?  VerbalCommits lists no one so far...

[covufan]

Interesting that Griffith has twins who are both very tall and fairly good:

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/28668978-556/basketball-griffith-twins-anthony-and-tremell-murphy-getting-recruiting-attention.html#.U8bBqlagEkE

We are not mentioned, although many schools are listed as having shown interest (Chicago St the only school to offer both so far).  But it's time to start worrying about two years out, since 2014 looks like it's in the books, albeit with a banked scholarship.

Who's out there?  VerbalCommits lists no one so far...

Rivals has them listed, but no star rating.  They do not have any teams listed as choices or interest.  Rivals does show two players with Valpo interest - Kyle Guy and Damien Jefferson. 

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Kyle-Guy-152103

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Damien-Jefferson-145696

We might still have a chance with Jefferson. 

Maybe ca, who is posting less frequently these days, can arrange an open gym for these two - and happen to have the Opplands and Jenkins there to discuss Division I recruiting and being a twin.  I wouldn't be surprised if these two end up at 6'7" and 6'9". 

[covufan]

Interesting that Griffith has twins who are both very tall and fairly good:

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/28668978-556/basketball-griffith-twins-anthony-and-tremell-murphy-getting-recruiting-attention.html#.U8bBqlagEkE

We are not mentioned, although many schools are listed as having shown interest (Chicago St the only school to offer both so far).  But it's time to start worrying about two years out, since 2014 looks like it's in the books, albeit with a banked scholarship.

Who's out there?  VerbalCommits lists no one so far...

Since our 2015 docket is full, looking to 2016.  Verbal Commits still doesn't have anyone for 2016.  With the HS Basketball season just around the corner, do these Murphy twins show any promise?

[Kyle321n]

I don't trust that Kyle guy. He writes like he doesn't watch the games and is drunk half the time.

Oh it's a recruit. Ignore the other Kyle guy.

[bbtds]

Interesting that Griffith has twins who are both very tall and fairly good:

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/28668978-556/basketball-griffith-twins-anthony-and-tremell-murphy-getting-recruiting-attention.html#.U8bBqlagEkE

We are not mentioned, although many schools are listed as having shown interest (Chicago St the only school to offer both so far).  But it's time to start worrying about two years out, since 2014 looks like it's in the books, albeit with a banked scholarship.

Who's out there?  VerbalCommits lists no one so far...

Since our 2015 docket is full, looking to 2016.  Verbal Commits still doesn't have anyone for 2016.  With the HS Basketball season just around the corner, do these Murphy twins show any promise?

Google map to Griffith HS

Griffith girls basketball schedule

Hobart at Griffith Friday night 7:30 p.m.
Griffith vs Kankakee Valley Nov.29, Sat 12:30 p.m. at Washington Twp. (Hwy 2, 2.3 miles west of LaPorte Ave & Sturdy)
Griffith vs Whiting or Washington Twp Nov. 29, Sat at Washington Twp. 6:30 p.m.(if lose) or 8 p.m. (if win)
Griffith at Hebron (Hwy 2, just south of Hwy 8) Dec. 2, Tue 7:30 p.m.

[LaPorteAveApostle]

Griffith girls basketball schedule

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[bbtds]

Griffith girls basketball schedule

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What makes you think I'm not serious?

[LaPorteAveApostle]

...because...you posted a link to the Griffith girls basketball team.

in a men's recruiting link.

in which the first article talks about Griffith basketball, yes...but the boys' team.

hence

[bbtds]

Okay, I read the topic wrong! Embarrassed but still smiling.




But not for long!





CAPTAIN SERIOUS!!!

[covufan]

Verbal Commits still has nothing for us and the class of 2016.  Xavier Sneed has an offer from SLU, but no other offers:

http://verbalcommits.com/players/xavier-sneed

[covufan]

Interesting that Griffith has twins who are both very tall and fairly good:

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/28668978-556/basketball-griffith-twins-anthony-and-tremell-murphy-getting-recruiting-attention.html#.U8bBqlagEkE

We are not mentioned, although many schools are listed as having shown interest (Chicago St the only school to offer both so far).  But it's time to start worrying about two years out, since 2014 looks like it's in the books, albeit with a banked scholarship.

Who's out there?  VerbalCommits lists no one so far...

VerbalCommits has both of these players, but with no other interests than the Chicago St. offer:

http://verbalcommits.com/players/anthony-murphy

http://verbalcommits.com/players/tremell-murphy


ESPN has Tremell Murphy as a three star, but with no offers or interests:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/207455/tremmell-murphy

[covufan]

With signing day a little more than a year away for the class of 2016, I'm surprised that we don't appear to have any offers out there, nor players showing interest.  I would think with the very fine season that interest in our program would be on the rise.  Is anyone hearing anything about 2016 recruiting?

[valporun]

covufan, unless we have a couple of transfers, we don't have a lot of spots opening up for freshmen recruits for 2016, do we?

[vu72]

covufan, unless we have a couple of transfers, we don't have a lot of spots opening up for freshmen recruits for 2016, do we?

We lose E. Victor, D Walker and Keith Carter after next year, the year in question.

[Kyle321n]

Here's what I'd like since these guys will be sophomores before they see significant playing time. (They'll be behind Lexus, Tevonn, Alec, Jubril, Smits with Ravelo, Skara and Joseph on the bench, damn that's going to be a FUN team.)

1. A point guard. Someone who can knock down a 3 and get to the basket while playing a pick and roll game with Smits.
2. A scoring big. We'll be losing Alec and Jubril with Skara to leave the season after. That will be a lot of scoring from people who are 6'7" or taller.
3. Another big. See above.

[historyman]

2. A scoring big. We'll be losing Alec and Jubril with Skara to leave the season after. That will be a lot of scoring from people who are 6'7" or taller.
3. Another big. See above.

Might as well ask for Pluto to be named a planet and some winning power ball lottery tickets. They have happened in the past but a repeat isn't real likely.

[Kyle321n]

2. A scoring big. We'll be losing Alec and Jubril with Skara to leave the season after. That will be a lot of scoring from people who are 6'7" or taller.
3. Another big. See above.

Might as well ask for Pluto to be named a planet and some winning power ball lottery tickets. They have happened in the past but a repeat isn't real likely.

It's just a wish list, but I think it might be possible.

1. We went from Rowdy-KVW to Alec-Jubril. If I'm a 6'7-6'9" player I notice that Valpo's just had a string of successful seasons and (hopefully) NCAA Appearances. I might not be a blue chip prospect but if I'm a 3-4 star player then I'm thinking VU might just be the place for me.
2. Our profile should be pretty massive in 2016. No reason to think those kids won't take notice of our program.
3. Shoot for the stars, if you miss you'll still end up in space. Where you'll die because you can't breath.

[justducky]

3. Shoot for the stars, if you miss you'll still end up in space. Where you'll die because you can't breath.

Good tip! Gonna try to wright that down before I run out of oxyg-e-n

[covufan]

Per FW Journal Gazette yesterday,  VU is reportedly recruiting 6'7" forward Brachen Hazen from Columbia City, IN.  He was quoted as saying other schools recruiting him the hardest are Creighton, Central Michigan and Ball State.  He plays  for Spiece Indy Heat on the AAU circuit.  He also has a brother, Parker, a 6'5" swingman who is a year behind Brachen.  Sorry, this post probably belongs in another topic area.

Per verbal commits he has offers from Utah State, Creighton, Ball State, IUPUI, and St. Josephs:

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/brachen-hazen

Here is the FW Journal Gazette article:

http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/colleges/All-Star-Hazen-eyes-Creighton-6437616

The FW JG article mentions his sophomore stats (last year) but does not give the stats for this past season.  Odd, since they mentioned he improved this year. 

[covufan]

Per FW Journal Gazette yesterday,  VU is reportedly recruiting 6'7" forward Brachen Hazen from Columbia City, IN.  He was quoted as saying other schools recruiting him the hardest are Creighton, Central Michigan and Ball State.  He plays  for Spiece Indy Heat on the AAU circuit.  He also has a brother, Parker, a 6'5" swingman who is a year behind Brachen.  Sorry, this post probably belongs in another topic area.

Is his high school coach the one who was at Valpo HS for a couple of years and then went back to Columbia City?

I don't know the answer, but this article from last year mentions his coach - Chris Benedict. 

http://www.insidethehall.com/2014/05/21/2016-forward-brachen-hazen-enjoys-first-iu-visit/

[covufan]

Per FW Journal Gazette yesterday,  VU is reportedly recruiting 6'7" forward Brachen Hazen from Columbia City, IN.  He was quoted as saying other schools recruiting him the hardest are Creighton, Central Michigan and Ball State.  He plays  for Spiece Indy Heat on the AAU circuit.  He also has a brother, Parker, a 6'5" swingman who is a year behind Brachen.  Sorry, this post probably belongs in another topic area.

Per verbal commits he has offers from Utah State, Creighton, Ball State, IUPUI, and St. Josephs:

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/brachen-hazen

Here is the FW Journal Gazette article:

http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/colleges/All-Star-Hazen-eyes-Creighton-6437616

The FW JG article mentions his sophomore stats (last year) but does not give the stats for this past season.  Odd, since they mentioned he improved this year. 

The FW JG article mentions that Hazen wants to play in a quality conference and still get playing time.  It mentions IU (no offer) and Creighton (offer, but a 10 hour drive from home).  Somehow, I don't think our three less than division one games this past year would impress this young man.  We really need to step up our schedule this year, even if it means that we have a few extra road games.  A different article from last year mentions a sister playing volleyball at Northwestern - I think two years ahead of him in school.  Valpo might be a nice family option, especially if his younger brother is Division I material. 

[vu72]

A interview with Brachen and his coach:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpyhIBgFZF0

[valpo84]

Yes because Creighton's scheduling of 2-27 Central Arkansas, 8-24 Chicago State and 10-21 UT Pan Am were really impressive for their fans/players and good for the RPI, which were also likely "buy games" en route to that 14-19 record.  Oh, and Creighton has one of those great tourneys for 2015-16 with Howard, Central Arkansas or 2 others. http://whiteandbluereview.com/future-big-east-basketball-schedules/

[covufan]

Yes because Creighton's scheduling of 2-27 Central Arkansas, 8-24 Chicago State and 10-21 UT Pan Am were really impressive for their fans/players and good for the RPI, which were also likely "buy games" en route to that 14-19 record.  Oh, and Creighton has one of those great tourneys for 2015-16 with Howard, Central Arkansas or 2 others. http://whiteandbluereview.com/future-big-east-basketball-schedules/

I hear you, but Creighton does have the Big lEast schedule, which is above the HL schedule.  If we are to compete with the likes of a Creighton Big lEast schedule, we have to up our OOC schedule.  RPI is not the only factor that the NCAA selection committee looks at, otherwise UCLA and others in the past would not have gotten into the dance.

[historyman]

Yes, Chris Benedict is the HS coach who was at Columbia City then went to Valpo HS for 2 years and then went back to CCHS.