2018 Recruits

[thespywhozaggedme]

Watson and other guard 2019

That's 2019. Meehan specifically said that we have one available for '18, but we lose 2 seniors and have 2 freshman coming in to take their place.

[thespywhozaggedme]

The same one we have being unused this year.

There isn't one being unused this year, Jeremy Jones got it.

[ZagzKrak]

There isn't one being unused this year, Jeremy Jones got it.

check the chart thread at the top...we still have an open one

[amaronizag]

Lots of talk on this forum about the bigs lately. We knew coming into this season we were thin in the front court. Larsen was our only true 5 and his health/recovery was uncertain, and it still is to some extent. However, I am very pleased with his development. If he stays healthy, continues to develop and earns more floor time, we can go deep again this year. But even with Larsen healthy, we're thin in the front court, especially compared to last year. Next year we will have Larsen at the 5, with Tillie, Clark, and 6'10 Petrusev all playing the 4 (PF) and that's assuming Rui plays the 3. Seems like we have some potential log jams at the guard and PF positions, but will still be thin at the 5. If we are looking to fill one more scholarship, let's hope it's a 5. Yes, we could lose Perkins, Tillie, and Rui at the end of this season, but now I'm thinking we might get another year out of each. If so, we're stacked....except for a backup 5.

[thespywhozaggedme]

check the chart thread at the top...we still have an open one

Wow, you're right, I stand corrected. I never noticed that we had an open schollie, I mean I knew we had one, but I thought that JJ got it, but I guess not. I wonder why we didn't fill it for an under the radar freshman and redshirt him like Ayayi.

[Bogozags]

Is Luka Samanic still a player we are recruiting or is he the one going pro?

Bump

[cggonzaga]

Lots of talk on this forum about the bigs lately. We knew coming into this season we were thin in the front court. Larsen was our only true 5 and his health/recovery was uncertain, and it still is to some extent. However, I am very pleased with his development. If he stays healthy, continues to develop and earns more floor time, we can go deep again this year. But even with Larsen healthy, we're thin in the front court, especially compared to last year. Next year we will have Larsen at the 5, with Tillie, Clark, and 6'10 Petrusev all playing the 4 (PF) and that's assuming Rui plays the 3. Seems like we have some potential log jams at the guard and PF positions, but will still be thin at the 5. If we are looking to fill one more scholarship, let's hope it's a 5. Yes, we could lose Perkins, Tillie, and Rui at the end of this season, but now I'm thinking we might get another year out of each. If so, we're stacked....except for a backup 5.

How many programs in college basketball have a true 5 let alone a backup 5? It’s not that big a deal.

[roxdoc]

All the ones with an "inside out" philosophy?

[Bogozags]

All the ones with an "inside out" philosophy?

Yes

Duke and UK and SMC to name three

[CDC84]

Ravet has worked hard to add strength and improve his quickness. The 6-foot-1 point guard was at 178 pounds but lost 20 pounds during his illness.

20 pounds? Good grief. Needs the Hondo Diet plan ASAP!

[WallaWallaZag]

Wow, you're right, I stand corrected. I never noticed that we had an open schollie, I mean I knew we had one, but I thought that JJ got it, but I guess not. I wonder why we didn't fill it for an under the radar freshman and redshirt him like Ayayi.

because the staff is saving it for jordan brown or a potential mid or post season transfer...maybe even someone from the fbi fallout...never know when another nwg will drop in your laps =)

[azzagfan]

I watched a couple of Monteverde's games from their latest tournament and came away very impressed with Petrusev. He's better than I thought when he originally signed. The Zach Collins comparison really isn't that far off. Collins probably has an inch or two on Petrusev and is a bit better of an athlete, but they are similar players. One thing Petrusev does much better than Collins is pass the ball. Not the same kind of scorer that Collins is at this point though. It was clear from the games that I saw that he was thinking the game at a higher level than the bigs that he was squaring off against. Absolutely a Mark Few kind of player. Personally, I think there's a pretty good chance he won't be a four year player and I predict he will continue to climb the 2018 recruiting rankings throughout the season.

I agree with this assessment. I hadn't read it, but after watching some of Montverde games and highlights, I was thinking the same. He will contribute next year in a big way with J3's departure. My only concern is if he can get used to the drop in talent (Montverde has some serious players).

[TexasZagFan]

As usual, Zags are not ranked in 2018 recruiting. Shoot, even Rhode Island made the ESPN Top 40.

[WallaWallaZag]

As usual, Zags are not ranked in 2018 recruiting. Shoot, even Rhode Island made the ESPN Top 40.

it's pretty tough when you're only bringing in two guys...they would both have to be at least high 4 stars...as such, zags are still #1 in wcc for 2018, more evidence of the growing gap

[Zagdawg]

Add in Brandon Clarke (not a freshman recruit -- but one of the top transfers) -- and JW3 graduation will not hurt as much either.