K-StateNation.com Forums

Wildcat Sports => Basketball => Topic started by: Felis Silvestris on October 17, 2010, 09:30:03 PM

Title: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 17, 2010, 09:30:03 PM
Curtis Kitchen of 810 is reporting Willie Reed is transferring to K-State from St. Louis.  Found this article as well... http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/slu/article_f841bd84-9dde-5ed3-b92a-e5e102af552c.html (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/slu/article_f841bd84-9dde-5ed3-b92a-e5e102af552c.html)

He is 6'9", 220 pound Center who averaged 12 pts, 8 rebs.  Not to mention, he is on many NBA draft boards.  Solid get for Frank Martin and company.


Only real question, what's the scholarship situation with all these newcomers?
Title: Re: Next Elite Transfer for Frank
Post by: Albatross on October 18, 2010, 08:24:32 AM
This guy would be the perfect replacement for Wally if he has a good enough year to go pro.
Title: Re: Next Elite Transfer for Frank
Post by: Lynch on October 18, 2010, 08:30:23 AM
I was in the locker room with Wally a few weeks ago and let me tell you one thing; he is a completely different person than last year. At least 20lbs of muscle, his legs look like oak stumps and dude is focused. This will be his break out year.

Title: Re: Next Elite Transfer for Frank
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 18, 2010, 09:05:47 AM
Yeah, I'm going to go out on a limb and say Frank knows Wally and/or Freddy will be going pro after this season.  They're primed for breakout years.
Title: Re: Next Elite Transfer for Frank
Post by: Lynch on October 18, 2010, 10:25:09 AM
I'm going to sticky this thread. Post any BB recruiting information you get here.
Title: Re: Next Elite Transfer for Frank
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 18, 2010, 11:23:10 AM
Here's our 13 (athletic) scholarship players-

Freshman:

Sophomore:

Junior:

Senior:


Pullen and Kelly graduate & Thomas Gipson and Adrian Diaz will be joining us next season.  Omari Lawrence and Willie Reed are potential transfers for next season, as well as Angel Rodriguez leaning towards signing with K-State... this really does pose a scholarship issue.

Who's the odd man (or men) out?  ???
Title: Re: Next Elite Transfer for Frank
Post by: Albatross on October 18, 2010, 12:44:04 PM
Sprads and the guys we lose to NBA (Wally or Sprilla).  If we lose them, I bet that is what Frank is banking on.
Title: Re: Next Elite Transfer for Frank
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 18, 2010, 12:50:53 PM
Not a chance.  Sprads has more upside than M.Irv or the Canadian.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on October 18, 2010, 01:55:04 PM
This does pose a great challenge. I don't want to see any of them loose a scholarship but somthing will need to happen. Hopefully we can get a few more of them on Academic scholarships. Victor is on academic right?
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 18, 2010, 01:58:29 PM
Yes, that's why I didn't include him against our 13 athletic schollies.  An academic scholarship would be a great solution... didn't really think about that. 
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Albatross on October 19, 2010, 09:47:35 AM
I found another academic schollie....

And the winner is Jamar Samuels!!  http://plixi.com/p/51607469

Note: 7 Free Hugs
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on October 19, 2010, 09:59:32 AM
I found another academic schollie....

And the winner is Jamar Samuels!!  http://plixi.com/p/51607469

Note: 7 Free Hugs
:( My company blocks whatever site you are trying to use.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 25, 2010, 07:49:50 AM
The rumor that never dies...  speculation that Devon Peterson (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/45374/devon-peterson) is enrolled and will WALK-ON to the basketball team!

This guy is a sharp shooter but may be lacking in intelligence.  Still good to get another stud athlete on the team.  Not sure if he will be available immediately or at end of semester, but he's got two years of eligibility.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on October 25, 2010, 11:46:55 AM
Fitz may be pulling another "It's Patterson" but he is announcing on his twitter that "It's Peterson" and he is a Walk-On. So good news!

If you haven't clicked on his ESPN Profile above he is receiving a 95 rating.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on October 25, 2010, 05:28:42 PM
First result Freshman Devon Peterson for Brooklyn. He's on campus.

http://search.k-state.edu/?qt=Devon+Peterson&curtab=1 (http://search.k-state.edu/?qt=Devon+Peterson&curtab=1)
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 28, 2010, 07:17:02 AM
Yep, its official! (http://cjonline.com/sports/basketball/2010-10-27/peterson_arrives_at_last_for_cats)
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 28, 2010, 06:16:10 PM
Angel Rodriguez has narrowed it down to three: (http://rivals.yahoo.com/miami/basketball/recruiting/player-Angel-Rodriguez-101432)


Possible point guard for the class of 2011.  Not sure where the scholarship is coming from (http://www.coyotescorner.net/images/smilies/Beating_A_Dead_Horse_by_livius.gif), but maybe he's the next Denis Clemente?!?
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 28, 2010, 06:17:23 PM
BTW, mods... please add the emoticon above. TIA
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on October 28, 2010, 06:23:34 PM
 :sayitagain: Done.

I have an idea where all the scholarships are going to come from. Frank is expecting a final 4 run this year and that a lot of our young talent will head to the NBA. Since Frank isn't the slave owner Bill Self, he will let them pursue their dreams.

We should have a few scholarships available if this happens. 
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Albatross on October 28, 2010, 08:21:56 PM
I have not seen this anywhere yet but early reports say Kruger has "left" the team.  Does anybody have solid evidence that this is the case??
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on October 28, 2010, 08:26:23 PM
I have not seen this anywhere yet but early reports say Kruger has "left" the team.  Does anybody have solid evidence that this is the case??

Quote
In other related news, freshman walk-on Jarrod Kruger has left the men’s basketball team.

http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102810aab.html
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on October 29, 2010, 11:01:45 AM
We still have two token white guys left on the team.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on November 07, 2010, 08:29:19 PM
2011 basketball commit Adrian Diaz (http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/news?id=119713&_slug_=adrian-diaz&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fmens-college-basketball%2frecruiting%2fplayer%2fnews%3fid%3d119713%26_slug_%3dadrian-diaz) was in Manhattan for the weekend.  Got a chance to see him up close and the guy is every bit of 7'0".  I never got a good pic of him standing but here's one of him lounging in his seat:

(http://emaw.dreamhosters.com/nation/diaz.jpg)

Definitely needs to put some muscle on to compete in the Big 12, maybe a year in prep school like JHR would do him some good.  Hope he has a great senior year in high school this year after being out last year with a broken foot. 
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on November 07, 2010, 11:09:43 PM
why do all of Frank's bigs come in so skinny and weak.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on November 11, 2010, 08:19:55 AM
2012- Anthony Joseph Perez Cortesia (http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/finkelstein_adam/id/5706650) showing interest in K-State.
Title: Re: Next Elite Transfer for Frank
Post by: Wildcat22 on November 18, 2010, 04:56:22 PM
Yeah, I'm going to go out on a limb and say Frank knows Wally and/or Freddy will be going pro after this season.  They're primed for breakout years.

From what I've seen of Freddy so far, I don't see him going pro any time soon.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on November 18, 2010, 09:58:19 PM
Yeah, I'm going to go out on a limb and say Frank knows Wally and/or Freddy will be going pro after this season.  They're primed for breakout years.

From what I've seen of Freddy so far, I don't see him going pro any time soon.

From what I've seen of Wally so far, I don't see him going pro any time soon.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: DUB on December 05, 2010, 08:40:36 AM
Yeah, I'm going to go out on a limb and say Frank knows Wally and/or Freddy will be going pro after this season.  They're primed for breakout years.

From what I've seen of Freddy so far, I don't see him going pro any time soon.

From what I've seen of Wally so far, I don't see him going pro any time soon.

I agree...I don't want to bash Wally, but it seems he has the talent, but lacks in the maturity and basketball IQ needed to be really good.  He had it easy in HS and didn't have to know how to defend.   He just seems so lost out there. 
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on January 07, 2011, 11:34:17 AM
2012- Anthony Joseph Perez Cortesia (http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/finkelstein_adam/id/5706650) showing interest in K-State.

We're tops on his list (http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/basketball/recruiting/player-Anthony-Cortesia-119994) right now.  No offer yet, but if Frank wants him it sounds like he's ours.

He's been flying under the radar since coming to the states but is finally starting to gain interest from other schools.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: KSUftw on January 07, 2011, 11:40:37 AM
There was a whole article about that.  Let me search around and see if I can find it.  Basically saying, this guy is starting to get some looks for top schools.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: DUB on January 14, 2011, 11:57:42 AM
There was a whole article about that.  Let me search around and see if I can find it.  Basically saying, this guy is starting to get some looks for top schools.

What will we do if some school offers his Dad $150,000.00 to go there.  I will literally meltdown like the evil witch in the Wizard of Oz.

 :typical: :ksuftw: :pissed:
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: DUB on January 14, 2011, 12:01:19 PM
like this...
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Albatross on February 07, 2011, 12:48:39 PM
Per Dave Telep (ESPN):

DaveTelep Dave Telep by DScottFritchen
Kansas State going to see former Chi Simeon guard Jeremy Jones of Seward JC. Frank Martin making the trip himself to check him out.
1 hour ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on February 11, 2011, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: Eric Bossi, Twitter
Sources tell me K-State has offered Seward CC guard Jeremy Jones a scholarship.

Great, another guard.  This kid better be amazing.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Albatross on February 11, 2011, 08:57:24 AM
Here are his stats from this year....not bad...

http://www.scccsaints.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3930:2010-2011-overall-statistics&catid=58:M%20Basketball&Itemid=175
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on February 11, 2011, 09:39:49 AM
4 guard front!!?!?!?!  :JustDance:
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Albatross on February 11, 2011, 10:05:33 AM
This isn't Mizzou!  And look how it works for them on the road...
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: kcpurplecat on February 11, 2011, 10:15:56 AM
If you haven't noticed, the last 3 games we have been running a 4 guard type offense. 4 guys on the outside, 1 in the post. It seems to fit with what we have and has allowed us to put points on the board.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on February 11, 2011, 11:00:06 AM
True, but fate forced our hand into the faux 4 guard look we've been doing the past couple games. THIS sounds like we are recruiting for a new offense.

Also we are not Mizzou, we have something they don't, but have apparently lost it this year.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on February 21, 2011, 11:20:46 AM
Perry Ellis, 2012, was on hand for the Oklahoma game.  Didn't look all that excited to be there, imo.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on February 22, 2011, 12:18:47 PM
Angel Rodriguez, Krop High Basketball Star, Wanted By Police (http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2011/02/angel_rodriguez_krop_high_bask.php)... for a skipped court date. 
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on February 22, 2011, 12:20:50 PM
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/77077/d%27vauntes-smith-rivera), 4* point guard (Class of 2012), decommits from Xavier and shows interest in K-State.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on February 22, 2011, 07:30:01 PM
Got a 96 Rating. Hope Hill can earn his pay on this one. If not we need to re-negotiate his contract.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: DUB on February 23, 2011, 11:13:51 AM
Angel Rodriguez, Krop High Basketball Star, Wanted By Police (http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2011/02/angel_rodriguez_krop_high_bask.php)... for a skipped court date.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: KSUftw on February 28, 2011, 09:05:53 AM
Angel Rodriguez, Krop High Basketball Star, Wanted By Police (http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2011/02/angel_rodriguez_krop_high_bask.php)... for a skipped court date.

Those Comments are getting crazy.  I was like  :o reading through a couple.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on February 28, 2011, 10:52:27 AM
 :palm:
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on March 18, 2011, 11:43:01 AM
Nemenja Djurisic (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/103228/nemenja-djurisic), power forward for the class of 2011 has us in his top 4 and is supposed to make a decision today.  He is coming on strong as of late and is garnering a lot of interest.

Quote from: ESPN Recruiting
With the majority of the ESPNU 100 signing in November, it has been well chronicled that the late signing period is thin on talent, especially in the post. A player like South Kent's (Conn.) PF Nemenja Djurisic (6-foot-8, 230 pounds), who played very well late in the season, would have an increased value during the normal late signing period as teams scramble to fill needs on their roster. But given the lack of available talent, he now becomes a "must-get" for some programs.

Djurisic, a native of Podgorica, Montenegro, had schools like Fairfield, Stony Brook, Rhode Island and Charlotte on him before blowing up in the late period. He took official visits to NC State and Utah and both were serious contenders before coaching changes forced him to cross those schools of his list. He has now narrowed his choices to Arizona State, East Carolina, Georgia and Kansas State and is expected to make a decision on Friday. Djurisic says that style of play, his relationship with the head coach and the way a coach communicates with his players will all factor into his final decision.

The ruggedly built Djurisic is a typical European power forward with a good basketball IQ who has the ability to stretch the defense out to the 3-point line. He caught a lot of people's attention with a good game in a head-to-head match-up against ESPN's No. 1-rated 2012 prospect Andre Drummond.

It is always interesting to follow the competition for a player in the late period and Djurisic's decision is going to one coach very happy and force the others to continue to scramble.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on March 21, 2011, 11:47:40 AM
Djurisic chooses Georgia.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on March 24, 2011, 07:41:05 AM
As expected, Omari Lawrence will play for the Cats next season after transferring from Rutgers and sitting out a year at Cloud Community College.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on March 25, 2011, 08:53:36 AM
Woot. Hope we have a scholarship available for him that year after Dalonte "murders" on the recruiting trail this year.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Cole on March 25, 2011, 06:13:14 PM
As expected, Omari Lawrence will play for the Cats next season after transferring from Rutgers and sitting out a year at Cloud Community College.

St. Johns
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: kcpurplecat on July 18, 2011, 10:06:48 PM
We just offered Tyler Roberson and Allerick Freeman of the 2013 class, We are also looking at Geno Thorpe

love those names lol, be nice to get them to carry on the names here lol
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Cole on July 19, 2011, 01:09:15 AM
we gotta be able to land Victor's brother right? If we offer him. he's ranked higher than the roberson guy. http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/basketball/recruiting/player-Semi-Ojeleye-114227 (http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/basketball/recruiting/player-Semi-Ojeleye-114227)
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: kcpurplecat on July 19, 2011, 02:41:02 PM
last I heard Roberson and Freeman both were ESPN super 60's
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on July 19, 2011, 02:45:03 PM
Frank needs to land some top talent or people will begin to talk that his last big pickup was an McDonald's dud.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Felis Silvestris on July 21, 2011, 07:15:46 AM
Semi has officially been offered by K-State!
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on July 21, 2011, 08:31:53 AM
Sweet. I'm ready to start hearing the good news of Frank's travels.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on August 12, 2011, 02:58:06 PM
We made the Perry final four!

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2011/08/perry-ellis-finalists-kansas-kentucky-wichita-state-kansas-state/1 (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2011/08/perry-ellis-finalists-kansas-kentucky-wichita-state-kansas-state/1)
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on November 15, 2011, 09:16:45 AM
Quote
The Kansas State Wildcats secured a key pledge from the country’s top remaining center in Robert Upshaw (Fresno, Calif./San Joaquin Memorial) on Monday.

WOOT!
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: DUB on April 01, 2012, 08:33:27 AM
This room needs some serious updating...my, how things have changed since Lynch's last post.  Who's Weber bringing for next year?
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on April 01, 2012, 12:33:53 PM
Well considering we need to drop 2 scholarships (maybe more) if everyone stays, it's looking like his job is kinda easy this first year.
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on April 01, 2012, 12:34:11 PM
On the other hand, PLEASE GET SOMEONE WHO CAN SHOOT THE BALL!
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on April 02, 2012, 02:51:53 PM
5 Star PG

2014 PG JaQuan Lyle

http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/basketball/recruiting/player-Jaquan-Lyle-119840;_ylt=Ar.UY2o1CtWG8gixaKnwxzfwOrF_ (http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/basketball/recruiting/player-Jaquan-Lyle-119840;_ylt=Ar.UY2o1CtWG8gixaKnwxzfwOrF_)
Title: Re: Future EMAWs (Basketall Recruiting Thread)
Post by: Lynch on April 02, 2012, 02:52:28 PM
#1 on his list...
Illinois   Medium   Offered   Bruce Weber, Jay Price