Let me start off by saying I'm sure rating my own SG as the top SG recruit in all of DIII is sure to raise some eyebrows. Fair enough for people to be skeptical. All I can offer is my word - the rating system I use is my best attempt to objectively rate recruits. It’s a simple quantitative analysis, and the output merely reflects the results of the calculations. If people disagree or want to debate the merits of my system, I sincerely welcome all opinions, criticisms and suggestions. In fact I encourage it – it would be interesting to see where people agree/disagree with my output, and it could help me refine my formulas.
Now onto my commentary…
Overall the conference had a much stronger showing at SG landing 4 of the top 20 SG’s. Aside from the top SG in DIII coming from my pride and joy, I’m intrigued by the #2 CAP/#11 DIII SG – Galludet’s Allen Samuel. First off, I think Mafioso deserves some credit for landing such a highly rated recruit with only a C- prestige. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come there. However, I’m sure that 5 WE scared most schools away. It should be interesting to see how Samuel works out. I’ve never taken a chance on someone with such a low WE. Regardless, I think it’s a good risk for Galludet to take considering where that program is.
Moving on, Chestnut Hill landed a couple of pretty good SG’s, including #13 Irwin Issac. Both recruits lack in SPD and aren’t the best shooters, but they’re very well rounded players and should bolster jk’s backcourt. Great job too by Salisbury reeling in a top 20 SG – last year’s NT appearance and recruits like this surely point to groomer having that program pointed in the right direction. Loads of SPD/ATH coming from MW’s Robert Rich. If his potential is decent and his low WE doesn’t impede his progress, he could end up much better than his current #37 ranking suggests. Speaking candidly, I’m a little disappointed at Hood’s additions. Wooten is well rounded across many categories and can shoot, but his low WE and uninspiring ATH/SPD are cause for concern. Clay on the other hand, at #81, with his 25 in PE and BH leaves something to be desired. For a school whose RPI has steadily improved each of the last 4 seasons leading up to a sweet 16 and 22 RPI last season (and #23 preseason ranking), I would have expected better.
No backcourt recruits this season for two of the conference’s top programs – Goucher and York, but I’m sure we’ll see a strong frontcourt showing from them.