Name	Pos.	GPA	FG%	FT%	A	SPD	REB	DE	BLK	LP	PE	BH	P	WE	ST	DU	TOT
Brice Diehl	C	2.70	49.4	73.9	58	28	75	74	79	82	21	11	29	36	62	44	599
Millard Hargraves	PG	2.68	34.5	68.2	88	92	18	80	2	2	54	90	92	27	69	37	651
Bobby Jaco	PG	3.41	30.6	64.7	61	92	32	72	8	1	70	90	87	53	80	70	716
Nolan Lyons	SF	3.07	61.4	72.4	88	70	55	94	44	70	68	54	70	36	70	36	755
Wilbur Teed	C	2.74	55.3	66.0	47	34	90	61	80	73	1	1	50	15	56	50	558
Average		2.92	46.2	69.1	68	63	54	76	42	45	42	49	65	33	67	47	655

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I got my three targeted stars, and two good role-players. I will have two open slots next year, unless someone declares early for the draft. The team will be very young but full of tremendous potential, and should start off the season with some difficulty but turn it around by the end, and hopefully make the NT. We're going to be starting two freshmen and three sophomores, with some experienced players in support roles. I'm looking forward to watching this team develop.

Self-grade: A

I am proud of the restraint that I showed in terms of picking my targets and my battles. A lot of coaches in my position would overshoot and make themselves vulnerable. I did not make that mistake and I got what I needed out of this recruiting season. I am very happy about that.

Would I have gotten my three targets if the early entries had not declared, as they did? Well, I would've had $45k less than the $115k that I did, this year. I would have gone after the same guys. Maybe I would've won both battles, maybe not. No point in dwelling, I suppose. I had more of a margin for error on each, that's for sure.

[Redacted bad sportsmanship and taunting regarding the 'Hoos and VD.]

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Just for fun, because I knew I'd win the battle anyways:

From:KnowThySelf.com To:Coach colorblind79 Subject:Test Results for Millard Hargraves Sent:12/29/2009 5:00PM

Please find the results of the personality test you ordered for: Millard Hargraves o Intelligence: Normal o Self-Esteem: Normal o Self-Confidence: Normal o Self-Control: Very High o Libido: Normal o Patience/Restraint: Normal o Materialism: Normal o Motivation: Low ********************************************************* The information contained in this report is confidential. ********************************************************* KnowThySelf.com

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...and he did sign.

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I am very keen to see the remaining potential for Brian Hill. If he still has high potential in ball handling and defense, he will be a quality PG for me. If not, he'll just be an okay backup for four years.

Next year's recruiting of course depends upon if any of my guys leave early (I'm looking at you, Adam Gill). If not, I will have the money for 2 scholarships, plus whatever postseason money the ACC provides. Apparently, I have to worry about UVA because VandyDave/VandyDuke with his string of PIT appearances, at best, refuses to cede four and five star local players to me and Georgetown. That means I have to worry about both him and Georgetown. It depends on who spawns locally, of course, and I won't see that for another day, and I won't be seeing the potential on those guys for another 6 weeks, but I would like someone to back up the SF spot, whether that is a SF, a poor-passing and ball-handling SG, or a quick and athletic PF with sub-par rebounding for his position. I can probably get by without recruiting another big man or guard, but if I were to find someone I'd probably want a quality big, because I'm pretty sure that Gill will leave early, and I'd want to phase out Wilbur Teed if I had the option.

[edit:]

From:Pete Bailey To:Coach colorblind79 Subject:CI Top 32 Recruiting Classes Sent:12/31/2009 2:21AM

Well, well, well - guess who's recruiting class was just ranked #13 by CollegiateInsider.com? Nice job! Everybody in the Athletic Department is really excited - I think I'm even getting the administration behind what you're doing. Keep up the good work! Here's the article: College Basketball Top 32 Recruiting Classes Pete Bailey Athletic Director Maryland

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They took away credit for the unfilled scholarship, I'm sure. Teed and Diehl aren't exactly worldbeaters, either.

The (overrated) #10 Maryland Terrapins, beginning of Season 36:

Name	Yr.	Pos.	A	SPD	REB	DE	BLK	LP	PE	BH	P	WE	ST	DU	FT	TOT
Brian Hill	Fr.	PG	79	83	10	62	13	7	58	67	81	59	80	76	C-	675
Bobby Jaco	Fr.	PG	61	92	32	72	8	1	70	90	87	53	80	70	C-	716
Millard Hargraves	Fr.	PG	88	92	18	80	2	2	54	90	92	27	69	37	C	651
Harrison Parsons	So.	SG	62	87	35	76	10	34	93	88	83	79	83	80	B-	810
Scott Blakey	Sr.	SF	77	77	74	99	60	55	92	50	36	56	91	68	D	835
Nolan Lyons	Fr.	SF	88	70	55	94	44	70	68	54	70	36	70	36	B-	755
Brent Grady	So.	PF	69	63	81	79	89	87	29	30	29	61	67	50	C	734
Jonathan Knipp	Sr.	C	69	64	99	99	96	87	4	5	36	58	73	71	C+	761
Wilbur Teed	Jr.	C	47	34	90	61	80	73	1	1	50	15	56	50	C-	558
Adam Gill	So.	C	86	53	94	92	92	95	13	16	37	70	73	76	C	797
Brice Diehl	Fr.	C	58	28	75	74	79	82	21	11	29	36	62	44	B-	599
Russell Milligan	Fr.	PF	5	36	19	55	47	44	6	3	35	89	63	62	D+	464
Averages	-	-	66	65	57	79	52	53	42	42	55	53	72	60	-	696

Name	Yr.	Pos.	Flex	Motion	Triangle	Fastbreak	Man	Zone	Press
Brian Hill	Fr.	PG	B	F	F	F	C-	F	B
Bobby Jaco	Fr.	PG	C	F	F	F	C-	F	C-
Millard Hargraves	Fr.	PG	F	F	C	F	C-	F	D+
Harrison Parsons	So.	SG	B-	D+	F	F	F	D+	B
Scott Blakey	Sr.	SF	A-	D-	D-	C-	C-	D	A-
Nolan Lyons	Fr.	SF	F	F	D+	F	C	F	C+
Brent Grady	So.	PF	B-	F	C-	F	F	C	B-
Jonathan Knipp	Sr.	C	B	D+	D-	D-	D-	D+	A-
Wilbur Teed	Jr.	C	F	B-	F	F	B-	F	F
Adam Gill	So.	C	B-	F	F	C	F	B-	B+
Brice Diehl	Fr.	C	D+	F	F	F	F	D	F
Russell Milligan	Fr.	PF	F	F	F	C-	C-	F	D-

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Well, Millard Hargraves is starting right off the bat and knows practically nothing about our system, so that'll be messy. At least Nolan Lyons knows the press okay. I didn't look at what Wilbur Teed knew - clearly he doesn't fit my team's needs like a glove, but he'll have to do in his role. Jaco should adjust pretty well to the team, but he's going to be a backup.

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Maryland 0-0
Not bad, even though we lose this exhibition. A great premiere by Lyons.

Iowa 0-0


Maryland 0-0
Our defense wasn't great here, in this second exhibition, and our offense was far from efficient, yet we somehow won the game. Turnovers and offensive rebounds, looks like.

I expect our team to start off the season as a top 75 team or so, and finish it in the top 40.

Air Force 1-0
Hmm, Parsons played really poorly here. We started off the game well (with a 20-point lead or something) but it evened out eventually and then we fell behinid.

Gill was staying in for too long, while very tired, but Teed was really terrible...

Gosh, I don't know what to do with this group for now. I guess I just have to wait it out.

California, Irvine 0-2
We trailed almost the entire game, until:

1:04	Flaugher misses the front-end of the 1 and 1	53 - 50
1:03		53 - 50	Hargraves hustles to grab the rebound
0:48		53 - 50	Hargraves's shot is blocked by Williams
0:47		53 - 52	Knipp throws down a dunk off the miss
California, Irvine is playing a spread offense and a 2-3 zone defense (-1)
0:18		53 - 52	Hargraves picks off Flaugher's pass
0:14		53 - 52	Hargraves misses the short open jumper
0:13		53 - 54	Grady banks in the miss
California, Irvine is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone defense (-1)
0:08	Flaugher shoots over the trap, but leaves it short	53 - 54
0:07		53 - 54	Knipp clears the rebound
California, Irvine is playing a motion offense and is attempting to intentionally foul Maryland is playing a spread offense and a fullcourt press (-4)
0:05		53 - 54	Robert Williams is whistled for the reach-in on Knipp. Foul #2 on Williams [bonus]
0:05		53 - 55	Knipp makes the 1st free throw
0:05		53 - 56	Knipp makes the 2nd free throw
0:00	Cooper fires up a 3 against 2 defenders and misses long	53 - 56

ranked 16th (still very overrated)

Maryland 2-1
We win here, but Parson has 7 turnovers?!? That's it - Jaco's in the starting lineup. I don't care that he's not as highly rated.

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Just an observation here CB, but I'll be curious to see how the FCP performs with such a stamina-challenged team....and clearly the youth and low IQs will help muddy the waters a bit as well. GL

Quote: Originally Posted By jdno on 1/04/2010
Just an observation here CB, but I'll be curious to see how the FCP performs with such a stamina-challenged team....and clearly the youth and low IQs will help muddy the waters a bit as well. GL

Yes, we are not an ideal fit for the system, unfortunately, but this is a rebuilding year. I'm just hoping that we start playing well enough by the end of it to squeak in to the NT.

Maryland 2-2

I fully expected to lose this game, so it's not a big deal. Good game, pokes.

Chinua Amadee and Angel Yazzie were drafted.

ranked 16th

[edit:]

From:Joe Kent To:Coach colorblind79 Subject:Injury Report Sent:01/05/2010 3:30AM

Coach, Lyons won't miss any time due to his sprained ACL. I'd say he's around 50% right now. My recommendation would be to sit him and let's see how he recovers. Putting him out there now could lead to another injury and I'm not even sure how effective he'd be. Joe Kent Head Trainer University of Maryland

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wow. Ugh.