Recruiting: 2016

[covufan]

Nice to see a 2016 recruiting post on the 2016 recruiting thread. 

Would be nice to see some offers for the class of 2016.  According to Verbal Commits, we don't have any offers out there for 2016:

http://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/valparaiso

We do have one offer for 2017 - Kobe King.

[agibson]

Nice to see a 2016 recruiting post on the 2016 recruiting thread. 

Yeah, yeah, yeah.  I'd think people would appreciate _any_ activity this deep into the off-season!

[VULB#62]

Nice to see a 2016 recruiting post on the 2016 recruiting thread. 

Would be nice to see some offers for the class of 2016.  According to Verbal Commits, we don't have any offers out there for 2016:

http://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/valparaiso

We do have one offer for 2017 - Kobe King.

Hazen is offered and has visited the campus once and wants to come back according to other press.

[covufan]

Hazen is offered and has visited the campus once and wants to come back according to other press.

Do you have the links?  The previous articles mentioned in this thread for Hazen have us "recruiting him hard", and "making a strong push", but no offer mentioned.  He has visited, but it appears not an official visit.  He is looking forward to another visit to Valpo.

It appears from verbal commits that Valpo keeps their offers close hold, and does not make multiple offers with a first to accept situation. 

[VULB#62]

Hazen is offered and has visited the campus once and wants to come back according to other press.

Do you have the links?  The previous articles mentioned in this thread for Hazen have us "recruiting him hard", and "making a strong push", but no offer mentioned.  He has visited, but it appears not an official visit.  He is looking forward to another visit to Valpo.

It appears from verbal commits that Valpo keeps their offers close hold, and does not make multiple offers with a first to accept situation.

Indy Star:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting-central/2015/06/29/brachen-hazen-recruiting-basketball-indiana-2016/29478745/

[covufan]

Hazen is offered and has visited the campus once and wants to come back according to other press.

Do you have the links?  The previous articles mentioned in this thread for Hazen have us "recruiting him hard", and "making a strong push", but no offer mentioned.  He has visited, but it appears not an official visit.  He is looking forward to another visit to Valpo.

It appears from verbal commits that Valpo keeps their offers close hold, and does not make multiple offers with a first to accept situation.

Indy Star:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting-central/2015/06/29/brachen-hazen-recruiting-basketball-indiana-2016/29478745/

I found this other indystar article as well:

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/recruiting-class-of-2016-basketball-rankings

Odd that none of the tweets about Hazen have the Valpo offer. 

[Pgmado]

It's fair to say that Hazen is one of Valpo's top priorities.

[VULB#62]

Ranked #7 in the state. 6' 8" as a junior -- might have some growth left in him.

St. Joseph's is listed as an offer -- Is that the Indiana St. Joe's or the Philly St. Joe's?  Big difference.  D-II vs. A-10.  With the possible exception of St. Joseph, all the rest are D-I.

[motowntitan]

I'm sorry guys, but you lack of offers reported on verbal commits is mind boggling at this point.  I know you are all set for next year, but even if Vashil comes back, that would leave you with four schollies for 2016, with no offers at this point.

Obviously Drew & co. know more than I do, but it is still confusing right now.

[VULB#62]

Me too. But in Drew we trust.     
BTW that's a play on what they do in. New England with Belichick and the Pats. And that has produced 4 SBs. 
Have faith that Drew and company know what they are doing,

My opinion:  Valpo is not going to send tons of players to the NBA.  But VU can expose good HS BB players to DI BB and possibly contracts in Europe (while granting a prestigious degree).  Our difference maker is the campus and the family concept that crosses all sports. Here's the point:  if you are truly good enough (like Bryce) they will find you. But in the meantime time Valpo offers an incredible 4 years of college experience. 

[a3uge]

I'm sorry guys, but you lack of offers reported on verbal commits is mind boggling at this point.  I know you are all set for next year, but even if Vashil comes back, that would leave you with four schollies for 2016, with no offers at this point.

Obviously Drew & co. know more than I do, but it is still confusing right now.

See last year:

Valparaiso
2014: 9-7 Horizon (4th); 18-16 overall (CIT)

Another option for Drew is to play Nickerson (or Hammink, if he's eligible) at the 2-guard position, but neither of them are particularly good ball handlers and given the quality of defensive guard play around the league, this could be a problem. In fact, Nickerson is probably going to have to play some guard – the other options off the bench are freshmen Tevonn Walker and Max Joseph, teammates last season at Vanier College (HS) in Montreal. Neither player appeared to be on the radar of the U.S. recruiting scene, so it's tough to tell if Drew signed these two in desperation during a bad recruiting year, or if he stole a march on the competition. The truth is likely in between. Whatever, when signed neither player was expected to play major minutes in 2014-15.

I'll take another desperate Tevonn Walker signing.

[vu72]

I'm sorry guys, but you lack of offers reported on verbal commits is mind boggling at this point.  I know you are all set for next year, but even if Vashil comes back, that would leave you with four schollies for 2016, with no offers at this point.

Obviously Drew & co. know more than I do, but it is still confusing right now.

See last year:

Valparaiso
2014: 9-7 Horizon (4th); 18-16 overall (CIT)

Another option for Drew is to play Nickerson (or Hammink, if he's eligible) at the 2-guard position, but neither of them are particularly good ball handlers and given the quality of defensive guard play around the league, this could be a problem. In fact, Nickerson is probably going to have to play some guard – the other options off the bench are freshmen Tevonn Walker and Max Joseph, teammates last season at Vanier College (HS) in Montreal. Neither player appeared to be on the radar of the U.S. recruiting scene, so it's tough to tell if Drew signed these two in desperation during a bad recruiting year, or if he stole a march on the competition. The truth is likely in between. Whatever, when signed neither player was expected to play major minutes in 2014-15.

I'll take another desperate Tevonn Walker signing.

A great find. Really hysterical.  Is there any team in the Horizon who could claim finding a guy like Tevonn??  In Drew We Trust!!!

[motowntitan]

a3uge,

Not sure what you did there, but that first quote is mine.  The second, I believe, is from Commishs' preview.  If it is from me, I was quoting another source, as I didn't write any preview with that much detail.

[a3uge]

a3uge,

Not sure what you did there, but that first quote is mine.  The second, I believe, is from Commishs' preview.  If it is from me, I was quoting another source, as I didn't write any preview with that much detail.

Yeah, sorry, didn't realize that - I guess it was Commishs'es predictions that you pasted, and you are a completely different entity.

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[covufan]

It's fair to say that Hazen is one of Valpo's top priorities.

Hazen has picked up scholarship offers from Richmond and Maryland.  Our job of keeping Hazen as one of Valpo's top priorities just got more difficult!

[covufan]

It's fair to say that Hazen is one of Valpo's top priorities.

Hazen has picked up scholarship offers from Richmond and Maryland.  Our job of keeping Hazen as one of Valpo's top priorities just got more difficult!

http://www.indystar.com/story/recruiting-central/2015/07/29/columbia-citys-brachen-hazen-picks-up-offer-from-maryland-richmond-damien-jefferson-has-new-mexico-leader/30863971/

[covufan]

It's fair to say that Hazen is one of Valpo's top priorities.

Hazen has picked up scholarship offers from Richmond and Maryland.  Our job of keeping Hazen as one of Valpo's top priorities just got more difficult!

And now Clemson! 

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

[vufan75]

According to a tweet tonight I saw from Roy Schmidt of Illinois Prep Bullseye, 2016 6'4" PG Zion Morgan rec'd scholly offer from Valpo. Searched and found a little more info. Recruit on unofficial visit today. Chicago Public League player in Chicago.

[valpopal]

Though not for 2016, hearing Bryce will look to recruit another son of a former NBA player.

[Pgmado]

LaPhonso Ellis' kid. He's going into his sophomore year. Valpo was his first D1 offer.

[wh]

According to a tweet tonight I saw from Roy Schmidt of Illinois Prep Bullseye, 2016 6'4" PG Zion Morgan rec'd scholly offer from Valpo. Searched and found a little more info. Recruit on unofficial visit today. Chicago Public League player in Chicago.

[tweet]629473547556155392[/tweet]

[covufan]

LaPhonso Ellis' kid. He's going into his sophomore year. Valpo was his first D1 offer.

Hmmm.  Time to revisit the Ellis-Drew relationship?

[covufan]

According to a tweet tonight I saw from Roy Schmidt of Illinois Prep Bullseye, 2016 6'4" PG Zion Morgan rec'd scholly offer from Valpo. Searched and found a little more info. Recruit on unofficial visit today. Chicago Public League player in Chicago.

[tweet]629473547556155392[/tweet]

Yes!  Our first Class of 2016 recruit!

http://verbalcommits.com/players/zion-morgan

Didn't find anything about him on ESPN or Rivals.

[a3uge]

https://youtu.be/Uf4hEzW6QCE

Looks like he has some good size, athleticism. Shot looks a bit ugly.

[zvillehaze]

Valpo is mentioned as having interest in Kieran Hayward, a 2016 guard from Australia.

http://ausahoops.com/kieran-hayward-proves-hes-the-real-deal/