2021 Recruiting Thread

[OSU Flyer]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer Here's a small world story. Exactly 60 years ago (not a typo) I captained the Elk team at point guard that won it's first game ever in the highest rating at that time, having been moved up several years prior. I believe it was "A". We were very undersized but scrappy. Then lost to a good Fairmont team at UD Fieldhouse in the next level. We were only down 3 at half, but the deep Dragon team wore us out. I always enjoy reading about the Elks.

I imagine Centerville was quite a bit different than today
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[OSU Flyer]

Originally Posted by T-Bone 84 Would be worth exploring, to gauge both his interest and how well he’d mesh with the current squad & recruits. If he’d fit like an Isotoner glove, let’s go for it. But if he’d fit like a hood scoop on a ‘73 Vega, no thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

I think the advantage of only having one current scholarship is open is the staff can afford to be selective.

[lhsgolf19]

Parker Fox and Northern State's season is over... They lost 91-86 in OT (to the defending D2 National Champs)

He was great... 34 points 12 rebounds 2 blocks, he fouled out with 3 minutes left in Overtime

Now we wait to see if anything comes of this

[FlyerinChicago]

I’d obviously like Ty Ty more. I think if he comes aboard this team will reach heights we’ve never seen before. The three combo guards with Holmes, Washington and Mustapha/Zimi would be deadly and we’d likely have one of the best team of players in the country with in a year or two. That being said, if there’s a player leaving, I’d be happy with Fox too.

It sure is crazy to look back four years ago at this time. I was so incredibly mad that Archie was leaving—now look out four years later, he’s fired from Indiana and we’re doing just fine if not better.

[flyerfan4life]

Originally Posted by FlyerinChicago I’d obviously like Ty Ty more. I think if he comes aboard this team will reach heights we’ve never seen before. The three combo guards with Holmes, Washington and Mustapha/Zimi would be deadly and we’d likely have one of the best team of players in the country with in a year or two. That being said, if there’s a player leaving, I’d be happy with Fox too. It sure is crazy to look back four years ago at this time. I was so incredibly mad that Archie was leaving—now look out four years later, he’s fired from Indiana and we’re doing just fine if not better.

You forgot Blakney. He is better than both Zimi and Amzil in my opinion.

[OSU Flyer]

Get the best available talent and make it work
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[steverino015]

the talent we are getting coming
in is incredible...

get the best possible,
and go from there

[FlyerinChicago]

Originally Posted by flyerfan4life You forgot Blakney. He is better than both Zimi and Amzil in my opinion.

and Blakney for sure. I think all 3 can be great in their own way. Same with the guards.

[Swampy Meadows]

Watched a bit of Parker Fox’s game last night. He was the best player on the floor—you can’t argue with 34 points and 12 boards. However his theatrics in front of the home crowd were a bit much. Act like you’re been there before, dude.

That said when he fouled out he took it like a man and sat down. There were 3 minutes left in OT and you just knew his team was screwed without him and they were.
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[DGO67]

Why the interest in Parker Fox?

[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by Swampy Meadows Watched a bit of Parker Fox’s game last night. He was the best player on the floor—you can’t argue with 34 points and 12 boards. However his theatrics in front of the home crowd were a bit much. Act like you’re been there before, dude. That said when he fouled out he took it like a man and sat down. There were 3 minutes left in OT and you just knew his team was screwed without him and they were. Posted via Mobile Device

I loved his energy and enthusiasm, we need that, if they are indeed looking hard at him

[steve]

Grant will look at a dozen things in regards to Parker or any transfer they choose and their stats will only get them the phone call.

[longtimefan]

Originally Posted by FlyerinChicago I’d obviously like Ty Ty more. I think if he comes aboard this team will reach heights we’ve never seen before.

I know what you're saying, but 29-2 (and who knows what could have been) and ranked #3 in the country is going to be hard to top.

[OSU Flyer]

I'll take anyone who could make an impact but assuming there's only spot open a guard who can provide some shooting in my opinion would be the bigger need

[rollo]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer I'll take anyone who could make an impact but assuming there's only spot open a guard who can provide some shooting in my opinion would be the bigger need

Or a center who can win a tipoff.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer I imagine Centerville was quite a bit different than today Posted via Mobile Device

At the risk of alienating the thread police, I will say C-Vill did not have a traffic light, and we played several home games in the old Magsig school gym on Franklin St. It was so small that our free throw line was the opponent's "half court" line. It also had an inbounds end line that was 2 feet from the padded wall. At 6' i could hit that end pad and spring off of it and make a 2 handed dunk. That was worth a technical foul which did not endear me to Coach.

To this day that old floor was overlaid by a new floor and was not removed.

One of my favorite victories that year was a 10 point upset over Oakwood in that sunken band box they called a gym. They had two 6'5" starters, and were ranked.

Sorry, I digress.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by Swampy Meadows Watched a bit of Parker Fox’s game last night. He was the best player on the floor—you can’t argue with 34 points and 12 boards. However his theatrics in front of the home crowd were a bit much. Act like you’re been there before, dude. That said when he fouled out he took it like a man and sat down. There were 3 minutes left in OT and you just knew his team was screwed without him and they were. Posted via Mobile Device

I thought he looked a lot like what a totally healthy Chase Johnson could have been.

[Swampy Meadows]

Rob Cassidy at Rivals updated Ty Ty’s recruitment and Dayton isn’t even mentioned. Long shot at best:

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals....yty-washington
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[steverino015]

yep, it was a long shot anywho...

was hoping DaRon and our incoming
class would might be something to
make him say "hmm".... oh well

[redbengal]

Rivals has Ty Ty rated #32 overall (up from #54 in previous rankings). They have Holmes at #36. I don't understand why we can't be a solid option for Washington's services especially given the relationship that he and DaRon have. Were there extraordinary circumstances (other than U of Arizona fading away because of the Sean Miller hot water) that led to Holmes falling in our lap? Or can lightning strike twice?

[SLUFLYER]

Originally Posted by redbengal Rivals has Ty Ty rated #32 overall (up from #54 in previous rankings). They have Holmes at #36. I don't understand why we can't be a solid option for Washington's services especially given the relationship that he and DaRon have. Were there extraordinary circumstances (other than U of Arizona fading away because of the Sean Miller hot water) that led to Holmes falling in our lap? Or can lightning strike twice?

As long as Grant is our coach, these types of recruits both considering and/or committing to the Flyers will no longer be "lightning strikes".

The recruiting bar has been raised, no matter how incompetent RabidK9 believes CAG is during a game.

[Boroflyerfan01]

I saw that Efton Reid is announcing his commitment on the 15th. Does anyone know of we have any shot at all as his recruitment has been completely silent.
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[steverino015]

Originally Posted by Boroflyerfan01 I saw that Efton Reid is announcing his commitment on the 15th. Does anyone know of we have any shot at all as his recruitment has been completely silent. Posted via Mobile Device

I know with DaRon signed, it was either
a video or a twitter... but he said he would
love for Ty Ty and Efton to also come to
Dayton...

A lot may of changed since then, but
we'll see!

[CJ#4]

Originally Posted by Boroflyerfan01 I saw that Efton Reid is announcing his commitment on the 15th. Does anyone know of we have any shot at all as his recruitment has been completely silent. Posted via Mobile Device

247Sports says it's likely down to Ohio State, Virginia and Pitt ... with Florida State and NC State in the next tier of schools who were in the mix.
https://247sports.com/Article/Top-20...ers-163687995/

[CvilleFlyer]

Originally Posted by CJ#4 247Sports says it's likely down to Ohio State, Virginia and Pitt ... with Florida State and NC State in the next tier of schools who were in the mix. https://247sports.com/Article/Top-20...ers-163687995/

7:13PM 4/15/21 per twitter, Mama Bear has spoken! Efton Reid's commitment has been postponed! Stay tuned!

[flyhi524]

DaRon Holmes named a Max Preps Honorable Mention All American

https://www.cbssports.com/college-ba...ol-basketball/

[TA111]

Originally Posted by flyhi524 DaRon Holmes named a Max Preps Honorable Mention All American https://www.cbssports.com/college-ba...ol-basketball/

That would place him in Max Preps top 30 regardless of class. Pretty impressive.

[The Fly]

Dayton and Gonzaga are the only non-P5/Big East schools to have landed one of those Max Prep 30. UConn, the lone Big East school with commitments, landed two. Can’t stand Hurley, but he’s getting it done up there.

[CvilleFlyer]

TyTy Washington has named his final six: Baylor, Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU and Oregon.

[John C.]

Funny, only Oregon and Baylor are not cheaters that we know of.

[FlyerinChicago]

Originally Posted by CvilleFlyer TyTy Washington has named his final six: Baylor, Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU and Oregon.

Bummer.

We need to find a sharpshooter—gotta be a few out there.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by FlyerinChicago Bummer. We need to find a sharpshooter—gotta be a few out there.

There are really lots of them. But can they play any defense? Do they weigh enough to really compete in D1? Are they good enough to draw a double team? Did they play in a weak HS league where they could prey on weak defenders?

There are fewer now who can check all the boxes like Ty Ty.

[AZFlyer85]

Originally Posted by John C. Funny, only Oregon and Baylor are not cheaters that we know of.

Actually Baylor has had recent major scandals about player behavior in its basketball and football programs. And Oregon has Nike king Phil Knight throwing money at all of its athletic programs, I severely doubt that all of the Phil Knight $$$ is on the up and up.

[flyer016]

Originally Posted by John C. Funny, only Oregon and Baylor are not cheaters that we know of.

Had the same thought. That's a grouping of schools willing to make strong-ass offers.

[steverino015]

figured if it was going to be us,
he would of announced before now...
not a surprise here.

keep working, CAG

[jack72]

#1 rated player, Chet Holmgren commits to the Zags. I like it, not going to a Power 5 team
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[rollo]

Originally Posted by jack72 #1 rated player, Chet Holmgren commits to the Zags. I like it, not going to a Power 5 team Posted via Mobile Device

If you haven't seen this 7'+ kid play yet, you need to check him out. He hits 3s, dribbles up court with either hand...complete stud. Skinny, skinny, skinny...but talent oozing everywhere.

[steverino015]

Originally Posted by jack72 #1 rated player, Chet Holmgren commits to the Zags. I like it, not going to a Power 5 team Posted via Mobile Device

smart choice for him,
he will fit with their offense quite nicely...

[jack72]

Five-star basketball recruit Patrick Baldwin Jr. has committed to Milwaukee of the Horizon League, he told ESPN on Wednesday, spurning offers from the likes of Duke, Georgetown and Virginia to join his father Patrick Baldwin Sr., the Panthers' head coach since 2017. He is the #4 recruit.

[CvilleFlyer]

Highly regarded PG Ty Ty Washington, DaRon Holmes teammate at AZ Prep, committed to Kentucky tonight over Arizona, Kansas and LSU. The Cats are getting a really good player.

[FlyerinChicago]

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[FlyerinChicago]

Tyty will give them a national title. Book it.
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[lhsgolf19]

3 Guys make the Final Rivals150

Daron Holmes... 43
Kaleb Washington... 97
Malachi Smith... 133

Finished #17 in the Team Rankings

[steverino015]

super!

[FlyerinChicago]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 3 Guys make the Final Rivals150 Daron Holmes... 43 Kaleb Washington... 97 Malachi Smith... 133 Finished #17 in the Team Rankings

Awesome, but they're sleeping on Greer...I think he'll surprise many.

[MikeFlyer]

Originally Posted by FlyerinChicago Tyty will give them a national title. Book it. Posted via Mobile Device

So you're saying Kentucky wins it all next year. Cause he won't be there after next year.

[steverino015]

Originally Posted by FlyerinChicago Awesome, but they're sleeping on Greer...I think he'll surprise many.

agreed!

[Marysville Flyer]

Originally Posted by FlyerinChicago Awesome, but they're sleeping on Greer...I think he'll surprise many.

I thought all our recruits were always top 150 until they didn’t live up to our pre game 1 hype and then maddog takes over, trashes them relentlessly, and kicks them to the curb.
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[FlyerinChicago]

Originally Posted by MikeFlyer So you're saying Kentucky wins it all next year. Cause he won't be there after next year.

Yeah, I guess I am.
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[SLUFLYER]

Originally Posted by FlyerinChicago Yeah, I guess I am. Posted via Mobile Device

I'll take the field if you want the Cats. How much $$?