Recruiting: 2020

VU2014 · May 05, 2019, 11:17:59 AM

One Erik Buggs HS players is getting interest from Valpo. He's a big PG.

https://twitter.com/imjusteb5/status/1125059112981729285?s=21

https://youtu.be/SY7L8PxpwwI

bbtds · May 05, 2019, 11:59:18 AM

Quote from: VU2014 on May 05, 2019, 11:17:59 AM
One Erik Buggs HS players is getting interest from Valpo. He's a big PG.

https://twitter.com/imjusteb5/status/1125059112981729285?s=21

https://youtu.be/SY7L8PxpwwI

It's obvious that team has a few "Buggs" to work out of their long range shooting game.

VU2014 · May 14, 2019, 09:18:16 PM

Interesting. I guess you still have to recruit for a position even if you don't project for it to be a need these days. Another 5-10 but very skilled PG

https://twitter.com/g3risingstars/status/1128472162866737157

VU2014 · May 14, 2019, 09:31:52 PM

https://twitter.com/MustangsMatts/status/1128327390860599296

"South Oldham High School has been firmly in the mix for the 8th region title almost every year for as long as I can remember. Part of their tradition is having high IQ players who can really shoot the ball. The latest in that long line is Junior sharpshooter Luke Morrison. Morrison is a 6'5 wing who is off to a tremendous start for the Dragons this season. Luke is averaging 22 points per game through 4 games while shooting a ridiculous 61% from three and making 3.5 shots per game from beyond the arc. Heading into this season, Luke's main goal was, "to get stronger. Also to tighten up my ball handling, particularly in the open court." So far so good as Morrison has shown an improved ability to push the pace with the ball in his hands."

https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsKY/status/1072596443905605635

https://twitter.com/NateInSports/status/1097312550599958528

Third Team All-State in Kentucky as a Junior

Luke Morrison, South Oldham height: 6-3 yr: Jr. PPG: 25.4

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/preps/kentucky/2019/04/11/check-out-courier-journals-boys-basketball-all-state-selections/3410410002/

VU2014 · May 17, 2019, 07:06:30 PM

https://twitter.com/hoopseen/status/1129526239218192384

VU2014 · May 21, 2019, 10:03:54 PM

https://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/1130846957822447617

VUBBFan · May 31, 2019, 09:38:17 AM

https://twitter.com/D1Circuit/status/1134252867890614272

EddieCabot · May 31, 2019, 10:26:00 AM

Quote from: VU2014 on May 21, 2019, 10:03:54 PM
https://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/1130846957822447617

From highlights, looks to be a good shooter with some size.

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7728141/5c32b03f32ddbc05449b8ce2

VU2014 · June 10, 2019, 01:05:48 PM

https://twitter.com/wisbbyearbook/status/1137783225407946752?s=21

VUGrad1314 · June 10, 2019, 03:31:06 PM

Quote from: EddieCabot on May 31, 2019, 10:26:00 AM
Quote from: VU2014 on May 21, 2019, 10:03:54 PMhttps://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/1130846957822447617
From highlights, looks to be a good shooter with some size. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7728141/5c32b03f32ddbc05449b8ce2

Not comforting that we're the only D1 interested in him though.

FieldGoodie05 · June 10, 2019, 06:14:46 PM

Quote from: VUGrad1314 on June 10, 2019, 03:31:06 PM
Quote from: EddieCabot on May 31, 2019, 10:26:00 AM
Quote from: VU2014 on May 21, 2019, 10:03:54 PMhttps://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/1130846957822447617
From highlights, looks to be a good shooter with some size. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7728141/5c32b03f32ddbc05449b8ce2

Not comforting that we're the only D1 interested in him though.

But should we take some solace in knowing he's not a 3 star transfer from Nebraska or a 4 star out of OSU? Anyone up for back to the basics?!?!?

M · June 10, 2019, 09:44:06 PM

Just want to win...

VUGrad1314 · June 10, 2019, 10:11:42 PM

I agree with this... It's been a rough two years... I'd still take a bad year in the MVC over a good year in the HL though (though I concede that perception may be shifting on that for many of you).

VULB#62 · June 10, 2019, 10:45:14 PM

Quote from: VUGrad1314 on June 10, 2019, 10:11:42 PM
I agree with this... It's been a rough two years... I'd still take a ~~bad~~ mediocre year in the MVC over a good year in the HL though (though I concede that perception may be shifting on that for many of you).

There. I fixed it for you.

VUBBFan · June 13, 2019, 04:58:25 PM

Glad to see we are looking for some bigs and besides that he is already a Crusader.

https://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/1138972655787241472

VUBBFan · June 13, 2019, 05:12:14 PM

https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1139294188367962112

tiny707 · June 13, 2019, 05:20:43 PM

Sam Dekker went to Sheboygan Lutheran.

VU2014 · June 14, 2019, 06:23:37 PM

Valpo is recruiting Wisconsin and Minnesota pretty hard. The Todd Townsend and Matt Bowen effect.

M · June 14, 2019, 08:29:48 PM

They better be as successful as the previous guys were at recruiting Chicago/Illinois.

valpo1995 · June 19, 2019, 11:57:12 AM

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"

vu72 · June 19, 2019, 01:53:20 PM

Quote from: valpo1995 on June 19, 2019, 11:57:12 AM
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"

Welcome and thanks for the post. After five posts (I think) you will be able to add links. Connor seems like the kind of kid we need.

IrishDawg · June 19, 2019, 07:16:07 PM

Quote from: valpo1995 on June 19, 2019, 11:57:12 AM
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"

Here's the video

VULB#62 · June 19, 2019, 08:21:11 PM

Hey, it looks like, as a junior, that he already knows (a) what a dunk is (b) how to rebound and (c) can sink a 15' jumper with a guy in his face. @ 6-9 these are commendable skills that should get him a good look by our staff. Being a Valpo legacy kid couldn't hurt either.

wh · June 19, 2019, 10:57:56 PM

Five rising seniors ready to emerge
Look for these five under-the-radar players to enhance the Class of 2020.

By Joe Henricksen on June 5, 2019 10:02 am

https://www.google.com/amp/s/chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/2019/6/5/18653796/chicago-high-school-basketball-five-senior-ready-to-emerge

I'd like to see him emerge in his senior season with a Crusader scholarship offer.

FieldGoodie05 · June 20, 2019, 07:18:51 AM

Quote from: VULB#62 on June 19, 2019, 08:21:11 PM
Hey, it looks like, as a junior, that he already knows (a) what a dunk is (b) how to rebound and (c) can sink a 15' jumper with a guy in his face. @ 6-9 these are commendable skills that should get him a good look by our staff. Being a Valpo legacy kid couldn't hurt either.

Based on a small unit of measure, he looked decent. What are we missing, why would we not take a scholarship look at him? You mentioned he might not be MVC level and I was curious as to why?