Quote: Originally Posted By rcoffey45 on 2/18/2010
Grats on Basinger, I saw you should win that battle, and went across the country for Bean. Wasn't trying to poach you or anything, (I spent my last 5k), just saw what was developing and tried to pick up a decent guy for cheap. The gamble paid off, although I was worried when you drew attention to it prematurely! ;)
GL this season.
Yeah I wasn't offended at all. That was a very good bet to make. I'll check up on Bean in a few years - with his 62 rebounding but a high potential, his ultimate worth will depend on that ceiling, but he should be a fine player for Gonzaga and the WCC, regardless.
| From:Pete Bailey | | To:Coach colorblind79 | | Subject:CI Top 32 Recruiting Classes | | Sent:02/19/2010 2:22AM
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Well, well, well - guess who's recruiting class was just ranked #20 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: Pete Bailey Athletic Director |
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USC, which had the number 1 class, got a truly ridiculous group. If they don't win another National Championship with what they just brought in, I'll be amazed.
Boston College was number 2, and deserved it.
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I got the guys I wanted. I don't think I could've done better unless a better SG/SF with four years of eligibilty had shown up - and I'm talking about a guy I could've gotten, not one I had to fight for, so he'd be a high potential guy with a moderate base.
I look for both speed and athleticism, though speed is less important than it is with a regular shooting guard. As long as they're going to be above 70 or so, they're acceptable. Higher is always better. Athleticism must be at least 70, preferably topping off on the 90s. Rebounding has to be at least 30 to start, but higher is always better, and a big plus. I don't pay much attention to low post in the position, and maybe should, but sacrifices have to be made somewhere. Perimeter can range...I'm okay with SFs being garbage men, provided they're good athletes and defenders, they don't have to be big scorers in half-court plays. Ballhandling and passing I like to have above 70. FT shooting doesn't matter too much and it's another area that I will regularly compromise on for this position.
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Anyways, a nice solid
A of a class.
[edit, later in the day:]
Just did the scouting for next year's recruiting. There's a local developmental PG who I really like (and hopefully he'll agree to be redshirted without me telling him during recruiting). If I don't have anyone go pro early on me, I'll probably look for a big man to fill out the other spot. If Gill and/or Grady goes pro early, I have a few big men picked out as possible replacements. If Parsons goes pro early, I'll be shocked, but maybe I won't redshirt that PG and I'll target a local five star SF that I like and who matches the description from above almost to a T. I'll probably go after him if I have one or more guy go pro, but he's going to be a magnet for battles.
[edit again, a few minutes later:]
I've got another super-local big man who I like for productive bench minutes, that I am now targeting. My two targets are so local that one of them actually went to my high school (Rockville High) and another went to the high school of two of my ex-girlfriends (Walter Johnson High School). I'm already really liking these guys and I am certain that I will sign them.