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AsiaSunset Postdoc Posts 4366 |
05-03-18 07:51 PM - Post#256366
Just committed to Penn via Twitter |
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penn nation Professor Posts 21248 |
05-03-18 08:05 PM - Post#256367
His dunks remind me of Ty Pitts. |
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rbg Postdoc Posts 3060 |
05-03-18 08:53 PM - Post#256369
https://twitter.com/Bryce_Wash/status/992 187089532... Per Verbal Commmits, Washington is a 6' 4" 160 pound shooting guard from Southfield Christian School in Detroit. He had offers from a number of schools, including Pitt, Drake, Colgate, Navy and Brown. ESPN lists him as a 3 star recruit - #9 in Michigan, #40 in the Midwest and #41 SG in the nation. |
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pennsive Junior Posts 200 |
05-03-18 09:09 PM - Post#256371
Great news. I have been concerned that too few recruits had figured out that we have an amazing head coach who is certainly the best coach in the Ivy League and one of the very best around. Steve is not flashy. He is a teacher who analyzes what his team needs and then implements a strategy to maximize its potential. Steve is a significant piece of why our team had the chemistry and the success that it did this year and why it has rejuvenated the Penn fan base. I sincerely doubt that we would have gone to the NCAA tournament if anyone else in the Ivy League had been coaching them. Cudos to Bryce for figuring out that Penn is a super place to go to college and to play basketball. We wish him every success. |
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10Q Professor Posts 23453 |
05-03-18 09:47 PM - Post#256372
Wow. This kid can really jump. But can he shoot? |
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penn nation Professor Posts 21248 |
05-03-18 10:15 PM - Post#256373
He looks like a scorer and certainly someone who can create his own shot. Looks to be rather speedy and has serious hops. Has adequate size for a shooting guard, too. The big questions: can he play defense, can he fit into a team scheme. |
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FlaQuaker Junior Posts 223 |
05-03-18 11:00 PM - Post#256376
By the way, Bryce is a Class of 2018 recruit--so he will be on campus in just a few months (if not earlier). Looks like a really solid late addition to the class. |
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Mike Porter Postdoc Posts 3619 
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05-03-18 11:56 PM - Post#256377
Seems to me to be a very good late addition to 2018 class. He won back to back state championships I believe and is the schools all time leading scorer. He also appears to be able to jump over a bus which can’t hurt. 
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Quakers03 Professor Posts 12533 |
05-04-18 12:18 AM - Post#256380
Just turned around an otherwise aggravating night. Great to hear.
By the way, Bryce is a Class of 2018 recruit--so he will be on campus in just a few months (if not earlier). Looks like a really solid late addition to the class. Wait, what? How is this possible? |
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Charlie Fog Masters Student Posts 587 |
05-04-18 07:01 AM - Post#256383
wow, looks like a super late get. Penn wasn't even listed on all of the recruiting pages I looked at. |
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AsiaSunset Postdoc Posts 4366 |
05-04-18 08:34 AM - Post#256389
Someone asked if he can shoot. This is from an article after Bryce got the offer from Pitt: “Pitt didn’t know who I was until this fall. I had a teammate that’s been getting a lot of love (2019 guard Harlond Beverly). Coach (Dan) Cage came to my high school to watch a workout and he didn’t know who I was,†said Washington. “After he saw my workout, he was really impressed with what I did and we have stayed connected. The offer from Pitt came about a week or two ago.†Washington, scoring 1,236 career points, recently became his high school’s all-time leading scorer. He was named the Associated Press’ co-player of the year for 2017 in Michigan after averaging 20 points and 7 rebounds per game as a junior while shooting 63% from the field and 42% from three point range. This year Washington is averaging 26 points and 11 rebounds per game and is an exceptionally strong student with an overall 3.9 grade point average. |
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palestra38 Professor Posts 32859 |
05-04-18 08:54 AM - Post#256392
This is awesome. A May pickup of a 3 star recruit with high major offers??? |
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10Q Professor Posts 23453 |
05-04-18 09:07 AM - Post#256395
Holy canoli. My post Sixers depression just lifted a bit. |
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Silver Maple Postdoc Posts 3781 |
05-04-18 09:12 AM - Post#256398
Any idea as to why he waited so long to commit? Perhaps this had something to do with test scores? |
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TheLine Professor Posts 5597 |
05-04-18 09:37 AM - Post#256401
Other offers were coming from solid mid-majors. The Pitt offer sticks out like a sore thumb, not sure how to read that one. He fits the profile of Donahue wing recruits - length, can shoot from outside, attacks the rim, plays D. And we know by now that you don't see the floor for Donahue unless you play D and hit 3's. Bryce's website has plenty of info : http://www.brycewashingtonhoops.com/ |
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10Q Professor Posts 23453 |
05-04-18 09:49 AM - Post#256404
Bryce is Nyce! |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-04-18 10:43 AM - Post#256411
I haven't seen a video with so many dunks before, so the questions about the rest of his game were valid. Not sure if we've ever had a player of his style before - he doesn't remind me of anyone. I guess I would call him the taller, even more athletic Goodman... A great late addition. If he really is a great defender and shooter, that would really lift the team's upside. He and a health Williams could terrorize the league as upperclassmen. |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-04-18 11:13 AM - Post#256413
He played for a top AAU team on the EYBL circuit and was a co star on a state championship team with another D1 player. The kid can play. He is a great addition to what is now a strong recruiting class. As for his defense, he will be good. Defense is a learned skill and is all about desire. He will fit in just fine. |
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TheLine Professor Posts 5597 |
05-04-18 11:19 AM - Post#256414
Yeah, agree about that. D could very well be his calling card. Based on the vids it looks like he has a good motor, which speaks to desire. There's enough talent/skill on the offensive end to be encouraged - handles the ball, attacks the rim, hits 3's from set position, apparently at a good clip. |
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SteveChop PhD Student Posts 1156 |
05-04-18 11:27 AM - Post#256415
Sounds good. At 6"4" and 160 pounds, sounds like we need to get him into a weight lifting program. Bottom line - sounds like a great get! |
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AsiaSunset Postdoc Posts 4366 |
05-04-18 11:40 AM - Post#256417
Latest data suggests 6'4" 179. A lot on the Internet is very dated. Doubt he'll ever play at more than 185/190. He's wirey. |
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Streamers Professor Posts 8290 
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05-04-18 11:53 AM - Post#256419
I haven't seen a video with so many dunks before, so the questions about the rest of his game were valid. Not sure if we've ever had a player of his style before - he doesn't remind me of anyone. I guess I would call him the taller, even more athletic Goodman... How about a Duane King who can shoot? |
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AsiaSunset Postdoc Posts 4366 |
05-04-18 11:54 AM - Post#256420
Looks like 2019 will be the year we look to bring in some size. We already have a very promising 2/3 wing in Martz in the 2019 class, but Max Rothschild has only next year and AJ won't be here forever. I think Simmons and Wang are flexible players who can play the 4/5 or even the three at times and Eddie Scott can play the 3/4, but, unless Mark Jackson develops, I think we need to bring in a banger or someone really skilled to play the 5. I sense that Donahue would like to recreate some of the inside/outside dynamics of those strong Cornell teams. |
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Penn90 Masters Student Posts 575 
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05-04-18 11:58 AM - Post#256422
Kudos to Coach Donahue for capitalizing on the uncertainty at Pitt -- I guess Washington didn't like the new coach? I love that he Photoshopped himself in a Penn jersey!
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-04-18 12:49 PM - Post#256426
In 2017 on the NIKE EYBL circuit his stats were: 16 games he averaged 12.7 mpg: 5.6 pts pg, 3.3 Rebs, 42% FG (36-84), 19% 3pt (5-27), 93% FT (12-13), 9 steals, 10 assists, 16 turnovers Needs to work on the 3pt shooting but I like the FT%! |
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FlaQuaker Junior Posts 223 |
05-04-18 01:23 PM - Post#256427
I also have to think that being the Ivy champ and getting a lot of positive PR during this year's March Madness played a role. Easier to recruit for a currently winning program than one where you're largely selling past glory. Hopefully they can continue to capitalize on that with the 2019 class. |
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Silver Maple Postdoc Posts 3781 |
05-04-18 02:55 PM - Post#256432
Well, if this is any indication of how the coaching staff can leverage the past season's success with potential recruits, color me optimistic. |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-04-18 05:12 PM - Post#256442
So is he a good 3pt shooter or a bad one? I'm seeing conflicting stats here. |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-04-18 05:16 PM - Post#256443
His school stats good, his NIKE EYBL stats....bad. That means either he didn't get many open looks at EYBL (5-27) or he struggled against better competition. Usually guys jack up contested 3's at EYBL so I wouldn't put too much stock in those stats. |
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penn nation Professor Posts 21248 |
05-04-18 05:26 PM - Post#256444
Seems like Woods--if given an open 3 it's reasonable to let him shoot it. But he seems to have more of a profile of a scorer than of a shooter. |
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TheLine Professor Posts 5597 |
05-04-18 07:04 PM - Post#256445
Based on the eye test of a few player favorable video clips, my gut says he'll need to grow into being a capable outside shooter. It looks like he needs time to set - same as Woods and Foreman. He's aggressive to the rim and has hops so there's also that. Think he's going to need to add some more muscle to that frame. Also agree with AsiaSunset that he has a wiry frame and doubtful he's going to put on a lot of weight. It's going to be fun watching Eddie, Jarrod and Bryce for the pregame layup drill. |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-04-18 07:35 PM - Post#256447
I'd rather be watching those three in the post game news conference! |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-05-18 07:14 PM - Post#256455
Anyone with a direct or second-hand view on Washington? NYC Hoops? mrjames? |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-05-18 09:54 PM - Post#256456
What's that mean? What is a direct view? |
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Silver Maple Postdoc Posts 3781 |
05-05-18 10:57 PM - Post#256457
Means you're looking straight at him right now. |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-06-18 03:11 AM - Post#256458
Someone who has seen him play, has followed his HS career, or has direct awareness of his recruitment. Second-hand feedback is welcome too. :)
What's that mean? What is a direct view? |
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10Q Professor Posts 23453 |
05-06-18 05:51 AM - Post#256459
Second hand? Do you mean can he go to his left? |
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Charlie Fog Masters Student Posts 587 |
05-06-18 07:09 AM - Post#256460
the one article I read said he can finish with both hands. Now that is talent |
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10Q Professor Posts 23453 |
05-06-18 08:51 AM - Post#256461
Sounds like second hand confirmation to me. |
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Bruno PhD Student Posts 1422 |
05-06-18 06:24 PM - Post#256466
Congrats on a a crazy good get this late.
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Streamers Professor Posts 8290
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05-06-18 11:19 PM - Post#256471
Thank you Bruno. |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-06-18 11:56 PM - Post#256472
I think this kid is a legit 3 star recruit. I think he will be an impact player in the Ivy's for at least 2 years. With this recruit, SD and his staff have done a really nice job as all 3 players in this class are going to contribute if not early, then a year or two down the road. |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-08-18 09:12 AM - Post#256498
247 Sports has Bryce ranked as #9 recruit in Michigan. Every recruit ranked above him signed with a Big 10 school (4 with MSU, 2 with Mich, 1 with Wisc, 1 with Purdue) and the two below him signed with Butler and Duquesne. https://247sports.com/Season/2018-Basketbal l/Compo... |
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Silver Maple Postdoc Posts 3781 |
05-08-18 09:25 AM - Post#256499
I guess he's kind of a big deal around there. |
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10Q Professor Posts 23453 |
05-08-18 09:41 AM - Post#256500
More video. https://247sports.com/Player/Bryce-Washingt on-9427... |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-08-18 10:37 AM - Post#256507
OK, I went through his profile more just now. Apparently he is a good catch-and- shoot shooter and has a great motor. He was also the state high jump champ as a sophomore, HS prom king, and class president. Who is this guy? Forget finance. Bryce Washington for President! |
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Quakers03 Professor Posts 12533 |
05-08-18 11:40 AM - Post#256511
It does strike me as a bit bizarre that we don't know more about this one. I'd love some details if anyone has them. Gets like this don't often just drop out of the clear blue sky. Was this the one others were alluding to? |
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SRP Postdoc Posts 4917 |
05-08-18 01:18 PM - Post#256514
Other schools were scared off by his interest in high-jumping while wearing a tuxedo. |
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palestra38 Professor Posts 32859 |
05-08-18 01:24 PM - Post#256515
Don't they do that at the Ivy Club before dinner? |
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AsiaSunset Postdoc Posts 4366 |
05-09-18 08:47 AM - Post#256558
The first mention of Penn and Bryce was in a newspaper article that said Coach Mihalich was at one of his games at the very end of February. I suspect this was the unnamed player Chip heard reference to and mentioned in a post in March. Bryce visited Penn either in late March or early April. I don't know exactly how we got involved. I don't think he was on our radar in the fall. He might have ended up at Pitt had their staff not been disbanded. Then one of the Pitt guys ended up at Drake which also offered him late and might have been the primary competition in April. So - I don't have the full story but I think this was a very late winter/early spring development that many of us are extremely pleased with. Athletically this player is right up there. I've always believed there is never a one to one correlation between athleticism and success in our league. Brown has a player (Okalie) who has tremendous athletic ability and is a pretty decent player, but not the player that his level of athleticism might project. Bryce has been described as a hard worker who can shoot the ball and is willing to defend. So it sounds promising, but like all recruits, we'll need to see how easily those positive attributes transfer to D1 bb, even at a mid major like Penn. Personally I agree with those who think we got a player with a very high ceiling and am very hopeful. |
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palestra38 Professor Posts 32859 |
05-09-18 09:04 AM - Post#256559
It's a great late signing, for certain. Do you know if we still are in play for a late transfer of a player with skills like Caleb? That's the one thing that we really need for the upcoming season. |
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penn nation Professor Posts 21248 |
05-09-18 09:09 AM - Post#256560
The fact that Mike James has had nothing to say about this speaks of the total coup involved. I'll bet this is one player that even Harvard would love to have for the next 4 years. |
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TheLine Professor Posts 5597 |
05-09-18 09:33 AM - Post#256563
Bryce has been described as a hard worker who can shoot the ball and is willing to defend. Checks off all Donahue's boxes. Great! Added bonus : he hits FTs according to the stats PF10 found. This is exactly the type of player we should be recruiting. I'm very encouraged with what Donahue is doing. Also happy to hear about Joe Mihalich's involvement. |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-09-18 10:03 AM - Post#256571
I don’t know the specifics, however, we might have been the benefactor of the Pitt turnover in staff. They offered in the fall and other schools may have backed off and when the staff was released he became “available†|
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AsiaSunset Postdoc Posts 4366 |
05-09-18 12:33 PM - Post#256585
"Do you know if we still are in play for a late transfer of a player with skills like Caleb? That's the one thing that we really need for the upcoming season." Jamir Harris just announced for American U. Will sit next year and then play the next three. |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-09-18 03:59 PM - Post#256603
Love the thought of Bryce and Jelani in the backcourt in years to come. They could become terrors on defense. If they both can shoot and play in the Donahue offense of ball movement, their ceiling is very high. They would make us much longer and more athletic in the backcourt. May they heal and develop quickly! Martz, Imegwu, and Wang also seem much more compelling in combination with this backcourt. |
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QHoops Senior Posts 369 |
05-09-18 04:54 PM - Post#256609
Or how about the fast break lineup - Goodman, Washington, Scott or Betley, Simmons and Brodeur. That's a squad that could really get up and down the floor. |
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palestra38 Professor Posts 32859 |
05-09-18 04:58 PM - Post#256611
Anyone hear anything about the health of Towns? Utter silence from the Harvard people since that injury....and he was the best player in the league. |
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penn nation Professor Posts 21248 |
05-09-18 05:06 PM - Post#256616
And above it (for that first trio).
Or how about the fast break lineup - Goodman, Washington, Scott or Betley, Simmons and Brodeur. That's a squad that could really get up and down the floor. |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-14-18 02:53 PM - Post#256771
I was watching some of Bryce's highlights, and realized that he looks like a lefty on his many dunks, but shoots righty. I don't know if I've ever seen that before. |
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T.P.F.K.A.D.W. PhD Student Posts 1173 |
05-14-18 02:57 PM - Post#256772
I was watching some of Bryce's highlights, and realized that he looks like a lefty on his many dunks, but shoots righty. I don't know if I've ever seen that before. So you're saying he's amphibious. |
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penn nation Professor Posts 21248 |
05-14-18 03:16 PM - Post#256773
That could give new meaning to the term 'dunk'.
I was watching some of Bryce's highlights, and realized that he looks like a lefty on his many dunks, but shoots righty. I don't know if I've ever seen that before. So you're saying he's amphibious. |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-14-18 11:29 PM - Post#256790
Ambiguous? |
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rbg Postdoc Posts 3060 |
05-16-18 08:30 AM - Post#256847
Here's an article from a local paper on Washington with comments from the player and his high school coach. http://www.candgnews.com/sports/southfield-chr isti... - 4 year varsity member - Southfield Christian's all-time leading scorer - Averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists a game this past season - Helped program to Class D state title - Michigan state high jump champion - According to his coach, Washington is fast and explosive in transition - According to Washington, he is able to shoot, rebound and defend well. He needs to work on ball handling and strength |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-16-18 09:21 AM - Post#256848
sounds very ambiguous! |
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10Q Professor Posts 23453 |
05-16-18 09:35 AM - Post#256849
Not that there's anything wrong with that. |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-16-18 12:33 PM - Post#256859
I'm still pinching myself about this late get. It turns a sad class into a seemingly solid one. mrjames and others, does this move the recruiting class up the tables a bit? I realize we don't have the quantity of recruits, which is a predictor of class quality... |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-16-18 04:25 PM - Post#256874
Of course it does. We got three 3 star recruits and a solid 2+ star. That's more than twice as good as this class was. |
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Penndemonium PhD Student Posts 1902 |
05-16-18 04:55 PM - Post#256877
Can you remind me... Wang, Imegwu, Martz and who else? Which is the 2+ star player? Thanks!
Of course it does. We got three 3 star recruits and a solid 2+ star. That's more than twice as good as this class was. |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-17-18 08:22 AM - Post#256899
Martz is 2019. This year 3 players. Wang, Bryce and Imegwu. I meant two 3 star and a 2 star. I wasn’t a math major |
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Charlie Fog Masters Student Posts 587 |
05-17-18 10:50 AM - Post#256920
pretty good class |
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Quakers03 Professor Posts 12533 |
05-17-18 12:18 PM - Post#256946
Anyone hear anything from mrjames recently? He hasn't tweeted in over a month either. Hope he's ok. |
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Charlie Fog Masters Student Posts 587 |
05-17-18 12:26 PM - Post#256951
Anyone hear anything from mrjames recently? He hasn't tweeted in over a month either. Hope he's ok. There was this from December MJ "But right now, this is looking like a lost class for Penn, which puts a LOT of pressure on 2019." |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-17-18 12:35 PM - Post#256955
He takes a sabbatical every year after season. Hell be back. |
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UPIA1968 PhD Student Posts 1121
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05-17-18 04:37 PM - Post#256969
As I pointed out earlier, the incoming talent includes the three players from last year that were injured. That adds either two more 3's or two high 2's plus a seven footer. Pretty good class looked at from this perspective. |
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Jeff2sf Postdoc Posts 4466 |
05-17-18 05:18 PM - Post#256970
As I pointed out earlier, the incoming talent includes the three players from last year that were injured. That adds either two more 3's or two high 2's plus a seven footer. Pretty good class looked at from this perspective. You've got to stop saying this. The seven footer is not a prospect. 7 footers aren't prospects any more - big guys don't matter in college anymore and he's approximately 78th on the depth chart. but if they were, they definitely aren't prospects if they haven't played basketball in 3 years and aren't even playing this summer. let's all stop mentioning this guy until he plays a minute in anger*. Also it just feels like we double count when we do this. If Eddie and Jelani, coming off major and major-ish injuries that do not guarantee they will be their old, previously unproven selves, are now "freshmen" then our sophomore class is awful (and I like Jarrod I'm just being semantical.) Oh and also also, if they are now freshmen, then if they are any good, it seems there's now a 50% chance that they'll grad transfer. So let's not bend over backwards here. *which he never will play angry because he has such a sunny disposition. |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-17-18 10:57 PM - Post#256979
I agree with J2J, Eddie and Jelani should be considered sophomores for all reasons stated. |
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Charlie Fog Masters Student Posts 587 |
05-18-18 06:58 AM - Post#256980
Do you think Simmons should be rookie of the year? |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-18-18 08:45 AM - Post#256982
If he averages a double double and starts every game, then I absolutely think Jarrod Simmons should be rookie of the year! |
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PennFan10 Postdoc Posts 3589 |
05-18-18 08:46 AM - Post#256984
Joking aside, Ben Simmons is a pro, with unlimited eligibility. The definitions are quite different for college players. Apples and Oranges. |
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AsiaSunset Postdoc Posts 4366 |
05-18-18 09:00 AM - Post#256987
"I agree with J2J, Eddie and Jelani should be considered sophomores for all reasons stated" Nothing is assured when you are talking about 4 years from now, but I offer the following: 1. One and done (which has often created roster space at a lot of non Ivies) is unlikely to be the norm. I believe we will see better kids going straight to the pros out of high school in the not too distant future. In addition the NCAA is considering allowing D1 to D1 transfers without the one year sit out requirement. Both of these factors may limit opportunities for placement of Ivy players at other schools as grad student eligible players. 2. A couple of the recent Ivy transfers are are function of planned early graduation (Boudreux and Gettings), injuries/illness late in the 4 year cycle (Dwyer) or special rules that limit the number of semesters one can be enrolled as a student to 8 (Yale, Harvard and Princeton). 3. Penn has no such restrictions and the kids who sat last year gave up year #1 and have plenty of time to plan for that 5th year. 4. The 10th semester does not require you carry 4 courses as mandated for eligibility in other semesters. You can carry as few as one if that is all that is needed to get ones degree in that last semester. In short, call them what you want, but even without a crystal ball and any assurances, the probability they will play at Penn the next 4 years is likely significantly higher than their leaving if one tries to project forward what might be the case at this point in time. Having said that, factors like team success and team dynamics and playing time influence the experience and the desire to stretch out the Ivy experience. Right now a couple of those factors have been trending in a positive direction for Penn. The team was both successful and very tight last year. If Steve can maintain this kind of trajectory, odds are our injured/red shirted freshmen from 17/18 will stick around and utilize their eligibility as Penn students, assuming they are successful on the court and part of teams that compete at the top of the league. |
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TheLine Professor Posts 5597 |
05-19-18 10:33 AM - Post#257034
1) Some of youse gotta take a few deep breaths. Enjoy the summer. Have fun with your kids. Not pointing at anyone in particular so no one should be personally offended. 2) PF10's take sounds right, as it is pretty much all the time. Be careful about double-counting redshirts, we don't know what the future will bring. 3) This 2018 class is looking up, I'm not in the know enough to understand where it should rank. Biggest reason is in upgrade on Mike Wang, who is likely to be pushing for time immediately. I have no feel for Washington's readiness, I'd guess it will have much to do with his ability to contribute on the defensive end. Woods was taking on the toughest assignment 1-4 last year, willing to bet that coach D would like to see someone step up and help out especially with Darnell graduated. Scott and Washington are two candidates. 4) Donahue needs to score a very good incoming 2019 class. Martz is a good start but need more. 5) Speaking of Darnell, when does he get his picture in that space in the back right corner of the Palestra? I'd vote for a picture of the reaction immediately after the 1st half buzzer beater. The traditional shot sitting on the hoop is OK too. Make this happen! |
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SomeGuy Professor Posts 6415 |
05-19-18 03:52 PM - Post#257042
On where the class ranks, it certainly seems like we should now be up to 4th. That isn’t great, but not too long ago we looked to be 7th. I also don’t think the gap from the top is nearly as large as it was. I’d put Yale ahead of us only because 5 recruits is better than 3. I think our top 2 are now on par with their top 2. They just got more 2 star types than we did. Harvard and Princeton still look to me to each have a guy on another level atop a deeper class than our’s. Of course, my thoughts are based on what i’ve Read on the internets, etc. — I have no special knowledge. Just trying to fill the void during mrjames’ hiatus. |
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AsiaSunset Postdoc Posts 4366 |
05-19-18 04:06 PM - Post#257043
I think every Penn fan knew we were shooting for a small class and that was before it was known that 3 of out guys from the prior class would be out the whole year. Next year we need a big for sure but there are still a lot of very young players on the roster so with Martz on board I’m thinking maybe two bigs and a guard. |
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SomeGuy Professor Posts 6415 |
05-20-18 05:37 PM - Post#257062
Every recruiting class matters, but I think we’ve passed out of the danger zone where a lost class might put a lot of additional pressure on next year. And that is regardless of whether Scott and Williams play the next 4 years. We’ve got a nice 3 man Group. One thing we will need to get next year is a point, I think. We’re covered for next season, but I think we’ll need a third guy to play behind Wiiliams and Goodman after next year. Washington doesn’t look like a point to me. |
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