Recruiting 2021

[VU2014]

Yeah it's pretty tough to beat Alec Peters class or Rowdy's class. Those classes were deep and had at least one guy who played in NBA. Love the optimism but is there a generational talent in next years class? To be determined.

[valpotx]

The class that I am referencing included Kenny Harris, Jimmy Miles, and a few other folks.  It was ranked as a top 25 recruiting class, which is our only top 25 ranking to date. 

[VUGrad1314]

The class that I am referencing included Kenny Harris, Jimmy Miles, and a few other folks.  It was ranked as a top 25 recruiting class, which is our only top 25 ranking to date.

Wasn't that class something of a bust? I remember a number of four stars or high end 3 stars that have come in and not performed super well. Rankings are encouraging but they aren't everything unless they're the AP\Coaches Poll or NET or KenPom. We've scored pretty well in KenPom in quite a few years as well. I hope we'll be able to get back to that level again.

[valpotx]

It ended up not playing out as expected, especially with Kenny Harris having a heart attack while lifting, ending his career.  That dude was going to be special by his JR and SR years.  Even Brad Daugherty was commenting on Kenny's touch and positioning, during a game that he broadcast. 

Regardless, the comment was made that this recruiting class is shaping up to be the best in Valpo's history on paper, which is incorrect.  Unless we get another top 25 recruiting class, that can never be said.

[NativeCheesehead]

I'll admit, I often wonder what this program could have become with 4-6 years under Scott Drew.

[wh]

https://twitter.com/Fox_Ball_/status/1360965639880474624?s=20

42 points in his career record setting game.

[IndyEIT777]

https://twitter.com/Fox_Ball_/status/1363593785696006148

48 points to finish his high school career. Any chance this kid could start day 1 at the point next season???

[M]

If he can defend then absolutely

[wh]

https://twitter.com/Fox_Ball_/status/1363593785696006148

48 points to finish his high school career. Any chance this kid could start day 1 at the point next season???

So, he finished with 48 and 42 in his final 2 games. That's amazing for anyone, especially a guard. I don't know anything about WI high basketball classes, but I thought I recall someone on the board saying he played pretty tough competition. I also wonder if PO or one of our WI posters would happen to know his stats. I can't seem to find them.

[wh]

https://www.twitter.com/DylanBuckingham/status/1363670842526302209

[covufan]

Watching the IU Purdue game. It looks like our Canadian pipeline missed delivering Zach Edey to Valpo


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[wh]

2-guard for the next 4 years
31PPG
57% FG
45% 3FG
No others need apply

https://twitter.com/Fox_Ball_/status/1367483680541794305?s=20

[valpotx]

Let's try to temper the college expectations for a bit.  While some turn out to be an Alec Peters with this strong of production, others turn out to be Parker Hazen.

[wh]

https://twitter.com/Fox_Ball_/status/1365418332535611396?s=20

[vu72]

The kid is going to be a stud.

[Valpo89]

Player to watch: 6-4 guard Kamari Slaughter of Portage. Sophomore now, but he's a bit old for his class.
Strong build, good outside shooter, handles the ball well. Scored 25 against Valpo High on Saturday night in the sectional title game.

[justducky]

Let's try to temper the college expectations for a bit.  While some turn out to be an Alec Peters with this strong of production, others turn out to be Parker Hazen.

Some 2020-21 Parker numbers-----------27 games, 21.6 minuter per game, 7 points per gm, and 5.2 rebounds. A glance over the entire list hint that his development and contributions at Belmont were steady but unspectacular. No he wasn't a home run but a good kid.

[wh]

Game winning final play Friday night. Keyondre is No.5

https://twitter.com/ColtFleetwood/status/1368301777104171009?s=20

[VU2014]

Coaches are always recruiting just in case we lose some in transfer which is a high probability these days. They've been recruiting guards from what I've noticed. Could they be expecting backcourt transfer?

I think the least like guys to transfer is Sackey. He's one of the leaders and should be poised for a senior year where he's leaned on heavy. I don't see freshman PGs playing huge roles early in their careers often. Siggy maybe?

https://twitter.com/jakelieberman2/status/1366436160549965825?s=21
https://twitter.com/coachchrisdiaz/status/1368794078284898308?s=21
https://twitter.com/coachjcovell/status/1368807431845732356?s=21

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/jakelieberman2/status/1357874040946393090?s=21
https://twitter.com/mrmckee/status/1326580360747094016?s=21

[justducky]

Dubinsky at 6'1" 205 lb plays off guard alongside PG Darius Deveiro (already signed) at Orangeville Prep. That would be kind of like Max and Tevonn crossing the border together.

[vu72]

The awards are starting to roll in.  Cam named Wisconsin's top Senior Wing!

https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1151212

[wh]

Keyondre Young and Del City are playing in the Oklahoma 6A  state finals this week. 8-teams, single-elimination. Del City's quarterfinal game is tomorrow night at 8 CT. Championship game Sat. at the Mabee Center. Good luck, Keyondre!

https://twitter.com/CoachHatchett/status/1368682210186919939?s=20

https://twitter.com/ColtFleetwood/status/1368009390066987009?s=20

[wh]

Del City defeated Edmond Santa Fe last night 52-36 in the state tournament quarterfinals. Keyondre led with 10 points. Looks like he didn't play much in the last quarter. The article I read said they played smothering defense. Also learned that 3 of their starting 5 are 6-9, 6-8 (Keyondre), and 6-6.

They play Putnam North tonight at 8:30 central. Winner will advance to the Oklahoma 6A state championship game tomorrow night.

[wh]

Del City defeated Putnam City North 55-44 in tonight's 6A semi-final game. Keyondre Young scored 24 of his team's 55 points. State championship game tomorrow night at the Mabee Center.