Topic: Landon: MU hoops offering young prospects

[chris88]

ODU only had 2 SRs from a squad who finished 12-6 in league.  Both Sr's were starters: one a SR captain who averaged 6.7 ppg and led them in FT%. The other was all league defensive player and one of their better rebounders.  Still they have top 4 scorers back. There OOC schedule is nothing special.  They play at VCU and in a tourney with several P5 teams.  Outside of that just mostly regional teams like Richmond, WM, Norfolk etc.  MU beat ODU 64-63 in CUSA qtrs. last yr

[Herdmeister]

HM, I'll throw in a little info pertaining to this subject.  Was on UNCC's sports website lately and since around FEB/MAR their basketball coach, Prince, has signed 6 or 7 new players.

It appears that Price, a former NBA player, has hit the JUCO circuit hard, and has been angling for "size".  Has inked a 6'10", 260# center, Juco, plus about 3 or 4 6'8" players, a 6'6" guard and a small guard.  These latter players are a mixture of Jucos and HS players mainly from strong programs in and around Charlotte or elsewhere in NC.

May be an indication that the 49ers intend on "pounding" the ball inside.  If Iran is not eligible, hope we have sufficient help for Penava, Thompson, Milan and company from some of our up front newcomers.

Also, hope you and herdorbust don't plan on overlooking ODU.  Jeff Jones is a veteran coach, not sure of their new signees, but I believe the Monarchs have BOTH Stith brothers back, and the bigger one has been able to score fairly easily just about game he has played against the Herd.  Could just be that CUSA may be deeper in pretty good teams this coming season than it has been since Memphis, Tulsa, Hoooston, FUC, etc., left the league.  Can't hardly wait for the first Jump Ball!!

Believe me, I'm not overlooking the Monarchs. The league may be as good or better top to bottom as it has ever been since we have been a member. Though there is no east and west in basketball, using the football lingo, the east side is loaded, for sure.

[herdorbust]

I agree. I'm not overlooking ODU. Jones plays in your face defense and they are always tough. Utep will also be improved. This league is better than it gets credit for and has some really good coaches. I also agree that the league may be better from top too bottom since Memphis left. Gonna be a fun year in hoops how ever it turns out.

[daytonacane]

Should be an interesting game with FAU.  One of your RB's is from Daytona Beach and played a year at FAU , then @ Div. II school in Arizona and was their top RB @ both schools, so hope he does well and finishes his college career at Marshall....Trey Rodriguez.

[Buffalo Bop]

https://twitter.com/GrantTraylor/status/886349838853574657

This guy would fit Dan's system like a glove!

Remember those plays from Stevie Browning and James Kelly; they're in the playbook.

[chris88]

I agree. I'm not overlooking ODU. Jones plays in your face defense and they are always tough. Utep will also be improved. This league is better than it gets credit for and has some really good coaches. I also agree that the league may be better from top too bottom since Memphis left. Gonna be a fun year in hoops how ever it turns out.

Agree.  Also remember MU was just 4-11 in true road contests last year (13-3 at home and 3-1 neutral).  Early in year I think MU could struggle at F position as they try and replace R. Taylors versatility but will be better once players settle into roles. UTEP, LT, MTSU will be good. UAB gets all league type guard Horton back; WK could be very good.  ODU will be a contender. Rice will likely step back after losing coach and top player...too bad as they were really on an upward trajectory.  CUSA will have to do better than last year vs P5 schools if they want a shot at 2nd NCAA bid. As a league CUSA should try and have the toughest OOC schedule imo.

[MUtim]

According to his twitter feed we have just offered Zac Ervin.  He is a 6'5 shooting guard and on same team as McCkung.  Class of 2019. 
How have we not offered Zion Dobbs yet? Or have we and its just not been reported by Dobbs.

[herdorbust]

Ervin also has offers from Duquense, ETSU and JMU i believe. Maybe DD is trying to sweeten the pot for Mcclung. Looks like Ervin is a player also.

[herdorbust]

I know they are in a different class. But if they are good friends that could be the tipping point for Mcclung. Who knows?

[MUtim]

If you google Zac Ervin you will see he would be a great pick up as well.  He will end up getting a plethora of offers as well IMO.

[herdorbust]

I like the sound of the Mac and Zac show. ;D

[coalherd]

Agree.  Also remember MU was just 4-11 in true road contests last year (13-3 at home and 3-1 neutral).  Early in year I think MU could struggle at F position as they try and replace R. Taylors versatility but will be better once players settle into roles. UTEP, LT, MTSU will be good. UAB gets all league type guard Horton back; WK could be very good.  ODU will be a contender. Rice will likely step back after losing coach and top player...too bad as they were really on an upward trajectory.  CUSA will have to do better than last year vs P5 schools if they want a shot at 2nd NCAA bid. As a league CUSA should try and have the toughest OOC schedule imo.

chris88, believe UAB also still has their big "stud", 6'9" William Lee, back for his, finally, senior season.  Seems like that dude has been playing for the Blazers for about 6 years or so!!

I feel the same way about MTSU's Giddy Potts, an all name team selection, for sure.

[saherdfan]

Noah Rittinger  Winfield WV
David Early      Logan WV
Anochili-Killen   Chapmanville wv
Tanner Holden  Wheelersburg (Ohio)
Jeremy Dillo     Mingo wv
Mikal Dawson   Huntington WV
Mac McClung    Gate City (Va.) White Chocolate the 2nd

Really thought DD was crazy thinking he could compete with Tri-state / wv players.  I am on board.  If he can get these guys on the bus we are going to have a lot of fun times ahead.  It would be real fun going to the NCAA's with a bunch of WV boys!

[saherdfan]

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[Apollo]

Noah Rittinger  Winfield WV
David Early      Logan WV
Anochili-Killen   Chapmanville wv
Tanner Holden  Wheelersburg (Ohio)
Jeremy Dillo     Mingo wv
Mikal Dawson   Huntington WV
Mac McClung    Gate City (Va.) White Chocolate the 2nd

Really thought DD was crazy thinking he could compete with Tri-state / wv players.  I am on board.  If he can get these guys on the bus we are going to have a lot of fun times ahead.  It would be real fun going to the NCAA's with a bunch of WV boys!

I hope he can land all of those guys but I'd wager once Killen, Early, and Dawson get a little more exposure, we'll lose them to a P5 or god forbid that bunch up north.

[herdorbust]

Danny has the luxury of going after mostly guards now. Having Bennett, Robinette, Williams and George for at least 4 more years lets him go after guards. And the ones he is going after all can play. He really has recruiting going his way now.