Recruiting: 2020

[VU2014]

Damn... Loyola wins another recruiting battle. Shouldn't be surprising right now but I want to see us win some recruiting battles

https://twitter.com/minnehutjr/status/1177563283748007938?s=21

[VUGrad1314]

Gotta win some on-court battles first... Recruits like competing for championships and NCAA Tournament berths.

[VU2014]

From Connor Barrett's twitter.....visit is this weekend.

https://twitter.com/BrewsterHoops/status/1176281402213580800?s=19


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The staff must really like him if he is getting a homecoming weekend visit. This weekend has been reserved for recruits that they've really pursued pretty hard in the past.

It will be interesting to see if there is any news in the coming days. It's my understanding that he's playing his last year of HS at a prep school so he clearly has his sights set on expanding his recruitment, so maybe he wants to land at a high major. He's been getting attention at the lower major and mid major level

[wh]

Damn... Loyola wins another recruiting battle. Shouldn't be surprising right now but I want to see us win some recruiting battles

https://twitter.com/minnehutjr/status/1177563283748007938?s=21

Javon Freeman-Liberty, Zion Morgan and Nick Robinson were all recruited by Loyola. Donovan Clay flew completely under Loyola's radar. Eron Gordon and Ryan Fazekas never considered Loyola out of high school, or when they transferred, thanks to a great job by Valpo of connecting with both when they were in high school.

Valparaiso is holding its own just fine, thank you.

[FieldGoodie05]

Damn... Loyola wins another recruiting battle. Shouldn't be surprising right now but I want to see us win some recruiting battles

https://twitter.com/minnehutjr/status/1177563283748007938?s=21

Javon Freeman-Liberty, Zion Morgan and Nick Robinson were all recruited by Loyola. Donovan Clay flew completely under Loyola's radar. Eron Gordon and Ryan Fazekas never considered Loyola out of high school, or when they transferred, thanks to a great job by Valpo of connecting with both when they were in high school.

Valparaiso is holding its own just fine, thank you.

We have to win for that statement to hold the water I hope it holds!

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/connorbarrett11/status/1178814347084288000?s=21

[VUBBFan]

While some players we have offered committed elsewhere we give out another offer.

https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/status/1178863133177331712

[VUBBFan]

https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1178870408289894400

[valpopal]

[tweet]1178870408289894400[/tweet]

Seeing #25 hitting 3-pointers brought back fond memories. 

[VUBBFan]

https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/1179440731922010113

[M]

Love the quick shot release as well as the valpo-esque double team he was part of in the highlight...hopefully the speed and athleticism are there too. Can't have too many shooters!

[valpo64]

Very glad to see the hard work that Matt and his staff have done is paying dividends.  Congratulations to Connor and the VU staff!

[justducky]

Love the quick shot release as well as the valpo-esque double team he was part of in the highlight...hopefully the speed and athleticism are there too. Can't have too many shooters!

His off hand (left) ball handling looks very solid. If he has the speed to defend the Valley he should be a winner! Coming in he reminds me a bit of a stronger Clay Yeo. If that is true I hope he doesn't get homesick for his girlfriend and decide to transfer.   

[FWalum]

Love the quick shot release as well as the valpo-esque double team he was part of in the highlight...hopefully the speed and athleticism are there too. Can't have too many shooters!

Was reading an article from March 2018 that listed him as "6-foot-3 Barrett, who wears size-15 shoes, won't be surprised if he grows a couple more inches". Does anyone have current vital stats for Connor? Love the release, but selfishly hoping he has grown those couple more inches.

[vu72]

Love the quick shot release as well as the valpo-esque double team he was part of in the highlight...hopefully the speed and athleticism are there too. Can't have too many shooters!

Was reading an article from March 2018 that listed him as "6-foot-3 Barrett, who wears size-15 shoes, won't be surprised if he grows a couple more inches". Does anyone have current vital stats for Connor? Love the release, but selfishly hoping he has grown those couple more inches.

I think he looks bigger as well.  I found a couple of articles saying 6'4".  Here is a video from just a couple of weeks a go in ope gym:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=conner+barrett+basketball#id=2&vid=56fdae2fa7c6b0cf6be86ed1f308790c&action=view

[VUBBFan]

Verbal commits has him currently listed as 6'5". Michael Osipoff's article lists him as 6'6"

[VUBBFan]

https://twitter.com/PostTrib/status/1179535746014892033

[NativeCheesehead]

At this rate he'll be 7 feet by the time he gets to campus.

[justducky]

At this rate he'll be 7 feet by the time he gets to campus.

I hope not! We haven't had much luck with our 7 footers.

[M]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxh9NOZFMX0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3SRpmBHutcmdVGNtIHQvlc4Rwv4fdVY0a58LmVI4x8-RkrM4bEiL5ojU8

Davis, a kid I've mentioned a lot here but looks like he is heading D2 (was referred by one of VU's assistants to the coach at Lewis University) is in the white under shirt.  Another kid to keep an eye on is freshman Ashton Williamson. He's about 6'2ish and is a pg. He's in the reddish colored shorts, usually going from right to left in the video.

[EddieCabot]

https://twitter.com/PostTrib/status/1179535746014892033

Nice to see Valpo getting some early commits, instead of scrambling in the spring to fill spots.  Has the makings of a very solid class, IMO.

[VU2014]

You can never go wrong signing guys who can shoot it. My only concern is the injury history with Barrett.

Really like the sound of mentality and make up. May not be the most athletic but if plays good D, can shoot it, team guy, brings the effort and is intelligent, he could become a really nice player.

[wh]

Former Loyola Academy sharpshooter Barrett is second recruit to join the Crusaders

News of Barrett's decision spread quickly after he tweeted out his commitment on Wednesday morning. Chicago recruiting analyst Joe Henricksen has followed Barrett for much of the last four years and believes the Crusaders landed a steal.

"I give credit to (Valparaiso coach) Matt (Lottich) and the staff," Henricksen said. "They didn't beat out a ton of people right now for Connor, but the interest was only going to grow. If (Barrett) had played out this season, with shooting such a hot commodity, he would've been hit hard with offers down the road. This was a great job by Matt."

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nwitimes.com/sports/basketball/college/former-loyola-academy-sharpshooter-barrett-is-second-recruit-to-join/article_67c8c7d9-d3db-566d-b662-3d62f39c284e.amp.html

[valpo1995]

Long time board reader & lurker...

Wanted to bring attention to Connor Linke 6'9" PF from St Charles North (IL).  His parents are both alumni, mom Jenny Walton played Volleyball in early 90's.  Just picked up an offer from Army West Point.  Not sure if can compete at MVC level but seems a bit under the radar with his connection to the University.

Nice video on his verbal commits page.  I can't post a link but you can Google "verbal commits connor linke"

Surprised we didn't get in on this kid once Bradley offered.

Connor Linke (@TallGuyLinke)

10/29/19, 9:36 AM
I have officially committed to Bradley University!!! #GoBraves 
pic.twitter.com/I4eMOYickh

[VU2014]

Valpo1995,

You brought up Connor Linke a few months ago on this thread. He just committed to Bradley.

You also mentioned his parents were Valpo alums.

https://twitter.com/joehoopsreport/status/1189220799636484101?s=21