WTF Weatherspoon Commited to Xavier!

[UDF4N4LIF3]

I thought they dropped out the race on him? This is a BUMMER!

[Fudd]

I'm not so bummed. He looks like a nice player, but I heard he was a Xavier lean for a long time, and he is a fairly raw athlete now(Needs to work on shooting and ball handling). He is a lot like the other guy they got recently, but more of a tweener at 6'6". Kind of a power forward in a small forwards body, similar to Little.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[longtimefan]

Weatherspoon is quoted as saying he is a "top prospect." I guess he is not lacking in confidence.

[UDF4N4LIF3]

I thought XUFAN02 or something like that said that Xavier dropped out of the race on Weatherspoon.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[AdamtheFlyer]

They didn't drop out, they gave him an ultimatum. Chose X now or we walk. He chose X, instead of hoping Payne chose UD to open up an OSU ship.

[The Fat Tuna]

Xavier is putting together a very nice class for 2010. I had said earlier, he could wait to see if a ship opened up at OSU and risk losing out on X and UD, or he could jump on it early...I guess we know what he did now.

So what does this mean for UD is the big question....

I don't think this kills us at all, but I think BG was fairly high on this guy.

Don't forget, it isn't like Staten won't have anybody to dish to when he is here....Juniors P. Williams, C. Johnson, J Benson can all finish...oh yeah, and we could possibly still have a guy named Wright as a senior too.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[AFflyer]

maybe its just me but that seems like a bigger loss for us that he went to X then a school like osu

[hawkoooo]

as much as i hate x, deep down i hate osu just as much if not more. plus, its always good to see top talent headed to the A-10.

[longtimefan]

Originally Posted by The Fat Tuna Don't forget, it isn't like Staten won't have anybody to dish to when he is here....Juniors P. Williams, C. Johnson, J Benson can all finish...oh yeah, and we could possibly still have a guy named Wright as a senior too.

And Benson will probably only be a sophomore, along with Kavanaugh.

[longtimefan]

Originally Posted by UDF4N4LIF3 I thought XUFAN02 or something like that said that Xavier dropped out of the race on Weatherspoon.

You are correct. Here is what he said:

"Xavier is no longer recruiting JD Weatherspoon. Our rivals site reported that Miller has contacted JD's camp and told him they are going in another direction. I guess they wanted one athlete in the 2010 class and Latham fit the bill. I would think they will go after a skilled face-up player like Alex Gauna, who has UD interest, or another skilled wing."

I guess you can't believe everything you read.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[NorthwestFlyer]

This is disappointing for us, but don't sweat it. One thing we know is that X will be reloading, so congrats to X for keeping some Ohio talent in Ohio. There is plenty more talent for us to go after and Gregory seems to be positioning us for some very talented players.

A few good wins in the big dance and we may be in a position to give out some ultimatums as well.

I've only been following recruiting for the Flyers for a few years, but it seems that if we can get about 1 of 3 of our targets we are doing well.

	Brian Gregory BRIAN GREGORY UD Men's Basketball Head Coach since 2004. Groomed by the likes of Judd Heathcoate and Tom Izzo at Michigan State, as well as Kevin O'Neill and others, Gregory's defensive-minded leadership has led Dayton to NCAA and multiple NIT appearances. A good recruiter, BG has elevated the athleticism of the squad in recent years and kept top area talent at home. Still looking for that breakthrough season with his own players that catapult him to the NCAA tourney. Graduated from Oakland University.

[Atlantic 10]

Originally Posted by Fudd I'm not so bummed. He looks like a nice player, but I heard he was a Xavier lean for a long time, and he is a fairly raw athlete now(Needs to work on shooting and ball handling). He is a lot like the other guy they got recently, but more of a tweener at 6'6". Kind of a power forward in a small forwards body, similar to Little.

Does CL come to mind when describing this kid

[udflyerfan07]

Originally Posted by Atlantic 10 Does CL come to mind when describing this kid

Yes, in fact Brian Snow said that this was a definite concern for UD in recruiting him.

[Flyer1407]

Originally Posted by Fudd Kind of a power forward in a small forwards body, similar to Little.

Originally Posted by Atlantic 10 Does CL come to mind when describing this kid

I would say yes

[Jack D]

time to move on to the next recruit....