A-10 commitments for 2008-09

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This is a list of commitments to A-10 schools for 2008-09. I have also included transfers (noted in italics) who will sit-out 07-08 prior to being eligible in 08-09.

[Last edited on 10/14/08]

Charlotte
Shamarr Bowden SG 6-3/165
RaShad Coleman G/F 6-5.5/195

Dayton
Josh Benson PF 6-9/220
Luke Fabrizius SF 6-9/200
Chris Johnson SG 6-4/175
Rob Lowery PG 6-2/165 (JUCO)
Paul Williams SG 6-3/198

Duquense
Melquan Bolding SF 6-4/200
Eric Evans PG 5-10/177
Oliver Lewinson C/F 6-9/240
Aleksandar Milovic SF 6-7/235
B.J. Monteiro SG/SF 6-5/175
Shawntez Patterson SF 6-7/185
Rodrigo Peggau SF 6-8/230
Chase Robinson PG 6-2/185

Fordham
Trey Blue SG 6-3/185
Alberto Estwick SG 6-3/175
Jiovanny Fontan PG 5-11/170
Khiry Gordon PF 6-7/200
Jacob Green PF 6-9/220 (Transfer from West Virginia)
Lamar Thomas C 6-9/225

George Washington
Matt Allbritton SG 6-4
Dwayne Smith SF 6-6/200
Tony Taylor PG/SG 5-10/150
Aaron Ware SF 6-5/190

La Salle
David Baroum C/F 6-9/245
Karon Burton PG 5-9/165 (NOTE: will redshirt 2008-09)
Vernon Goodridge C/F 6-9/225 (Transfer from Mississippi State)
Devon White C/F 6-8/230

UMass
David Gibbs SG 6-3/175
Anthony Gurley SG 6-3/185 (Transfer from Wake Forest)

Rhode Island
Ryan Brooks PF 6-9/210
Ben Eaves SF 6-8/230 (Transfer from UConn)
Stevie Mejia PG 5-8/150
Orion Outerbridge PF 6-9/215
Stefan Perunicic WG 6-7/200
Jamal Wilson SF 6-5/195

Richmond
Francis Cedric-Martel G/F 6-5/190
Josh Duinker PF 6-9/210
Darrius Garrett PF 6-8/195

St. Bonaventure
Ray Blackburn PG 6-0/185 (JUCO)
Michael Davenport G/F 6-3/180
Jonathon Hall G 6-4/205 (JUCO)
Jake Houseknecht C/F 6-8/195 (NOTE: will redshirt 2008-09)
Lewis Leonard SG 6-4/205 (JUCO)
Chris Matthews SG 6-4/205 (Transfer from Washington State)
Andrew Nicholson C/F 6-10/235
Marquise Simmons PF 6-8/215 (NOTE: will redshirt 2008-09)
Maurice Thomas PF 6-8/210 (Transfer from UTEP)

Saint Joseph’s
Temidayo Adebayo C 6-10/210
Bryant Irwin SF 6-8/205
Chris Prescott SG 6-2/175
A.J. Rodgers SF 6-5/180

Saint Louis
Kyle Cassity SG 6-5/180
Brian Conklin PF 6-8/220
Rueben Cotto PG 6-0
Femi John SG 6-4/200
Daniel Lisch SG 6-2/175
Kwamain Mitchell PG 6-0/180
Willie Reed C/F 6-9/215
Brett Thompson C 6-11/250

Temple
T.J. DiLeo PG/SG 6-3
Juan Manuel Fernandez PG 6-4
Andrew “Scootie” Randall SF 6-6/220

Xavier
Kenny Frease C 6-11/250
Terrell Holloway PG 6-0/175
Mark Lyons PG 6-1/175 [NOTE: Prop 48 - will sit out 08-09]
Jamal McLean PF 6-8/230 (Transfer from Tulsa)
Brad Redford PG 6-0/175
Andrew Taylor SF 6-7/200 (Transfer from Hillsdale)
Brian Walsh SG 6-4/180

Collegehoopsupdate.com: 2008-09 College Hoops Commitments

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Just updated the list to reflect PG Kwamain Mitchell’s verbal to Saint Louis. Majerus is getting it done!

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we’ll get in on the fun soon…

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I think Lutz’s contract situation may play a big factor in recruiting for 08-09. What kid would want to committ here if there is a possibility they could have a new coach after 1 year in the program?

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We have always struggled getting recruits to commit this early. We usually start to pick up when the fall semester starts, and going on into September. I don’t think Bobby’s contract is playing that much into it. It just seems to be the norm for us.

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Just updated to reflect the Brian Walsh verbal to Xavier. That wraps up 2008-09 recruiting for the Musketeers barring any transfers, etc.

Walsh also had offers from Duquesne, Maryland, Memphis, Penn State, Pitt, St. Joe’s, and West Virginia. Apparently came down to X and the Terps before picking the A-10 over the ACC.

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Updated to reflect another commit for the Billikens – 6-4 SG Femi John of McCluer North HS in Florissant, MO (St. Louis-metro area). McCluer North is the 2007 Missouri State Class 5A (largest classification) boys basketball champions.

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[QUOTE=ice_cold49er;243348]We have always struggled getting recruits to commit this early. We usually start to pick up when the fall semester starts, and going on into September. I don’t think Bobby’s contract is playing that much into it. It just seems to be the norm for us.[/QUOTE]
I think Bobby’s contract has an impact, but I also am curious what percentage of these kids end up keeping their commitment [I]and[/I] being as good as expected. With the way life tends to go around here, well, one word… “Huggins”.

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We always seem to be late in the game…

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Majerus strikes again! This time it’s 6-8/220 PF Brian Conklin out of Eugene, OR. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Billiken blog, he averaged 19.6 ppg, 11.3 rpg and 4 apg for a 28-0 team that won the state 5A title (2nd largest H.S. division in Oregon). For his efforts, Conklin was named the Class 5A POY. Oregon State had offered and Scout.com reported interest from Gonzaga and Oregon, among others.

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Here’s a name for the Charlotte coaches: Willie Warren, 2008.

He’s a Texas native who plays at Oak Hill in VA. He liked Coach Gillespe because of his Texas roots and subsequently signed with Kentucky. But he just backed out of the commitment because he wants to play for a school where he won’t have to worry about playing time.

Hmmm…we have a Texas-based recruiter and a Virginia-based recruiter. We need a shooting guard to replace Leemire and Warren is one of the best. He sucks at defense and we’re used to that. He wants playing time and he can have all the playing time he needs right here.

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/catsfan/2007/05/willie-warren-is-like-mike.html

EDIT: Keep your eye on his left arm.

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What he did to that guy will cost you $20 at the least downtown.

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[QUOTE=CharSFNiners;247470]What he did to that guy will cost you $20 at the least downtown.[/QUOTE]

The dunk or the technical foul that came after it? :tongue:

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The dunk or the technical foul that came after it? :tongue:

Hell, I’m wondering what he got the technical for? He treated that guy like a squirrel.

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I believe he got the Technical for taunting it’s the only thing I can see him getting it for.

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Did this thread get “highjacked” because Lutz has yet to get a verbal for 08-09? Just curious… :rolleyes:

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[QUOTE=run49er;247561]Did this thread get “highjacked” because Lutz has yet to get a verbal for 08-09? Just curious… :rolleyes:[/QUOTE] Roy didn’t get any recruits for this coming year (source: Charlotte Observer today), Bobby got at least 6. Bobby > Roy.

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Roy didn't get any recruits for this coming year (source: Charlotte Observer today), Bobby got at least 6. Bobby > Roy.

haha Im LOVING the hoopscoop logic. :lol:

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Okay, I’m going to try to get this back on topic. :tongue:

Just added 6-9 C/F Vernon Goodridge to the list. He transferred from Mississippi State to La Salle and will be eligible in 08-09 after sitting out the upcoming season.

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More good pub for the A-10’s 08-09 recruiting class. From the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reporting on Xavier recruit Kenny Frease at the LeBron James Skills Academy:

Observation:

Between St. Edward’s 6-7 (and Michigan State recruit) Delvon Roe, Massillon Perry’s 6-11 Kenny Frease and Ohio State recruit Anthony Crater, a 5-11 point guard, [b]it would seem Xavier, which landed Frease, landed the best recruit of the three.

He took up plenty of space on the court, scored deftly around the rim and rebounded solidly[/b].


Link: Cleveland.com