Time to Move on to 2010 / Pick Your Dream Class
by Ben Broman on May 13, 2009 9:45 PM EDT
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PrintNow that Lance appears headed to Florida International (LOL) and Painter is off the board, it's time to put all focus on 2010 (and maybe start feeling around for a JUCO big for 2009 if Burney can't play). With perfect timing for this post, Rivals updated their top 150 for 2010 today. Here's the list of guys the Terps are looking at (plus one they were looking at):
#7 - Will Barton
#16 - Roscoe Smith
#27 - Terrence Jones
#29 - Tobias Harris
#34 - Mychal Parker
#40 - Terrence Ross (Terp Commit)
#45 - CJ Leslie
#61 - Taran Buie (Penn State Commit)
#76 - Victor Oladipo
#81 - Jordan Latham
#92 - Justin Jackson
#127 - JD Weatherspoon
#139 - Terrell Stoglin (Terp Commit)
Barton seems to be favoring Kentucky right now, though the longer he goes without committing the better it is for the Terps. Likewise, Roscoe seems like a long shot. Jones and Harris, I think, are true possibilities, with Jones being a slightly better chance - however, some would disagree with me on this. Mychal Parker is rumored to have Maryland in his top two or three. TRoss is still a bit too low for my taste, as is Stoglin. I stuck Buie in there for comparison's sake - remember when some of us (me included) thought he would be the jewel of the class? Glad those days have passed.
Alright, it looks like two or three scholarships will be available for 2010 - it's been awhile since the last one, so it's time to pick your dream class again. We'll assume for the sake of the experiment that Gary picks up a JUCO big for 2009, so you get to pick any 2 on that list (plus Will Regan, Hippolyte Tsafack, Justin Coleman, and Reco McCarter), as long as it's realistic (in other words, Will Barton and Roscoe Smith is a no-no; you can pick one, I guess - even though one alone is a longshot - but definitely not both). Also keep in mind that a senior JUCO big man would be on the roster (possibly a Boom-type impact?).
Personally, I'm favoring Terrence Jones and Mychal Parker at this point, though I wouldn't be upset with Tobias Harris or Victor Oladipo. Who you got?
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parker and jones would be sweet
i would almost take those two over anyone on the board. barton and roscoe are both too skinny. i also like victor oladipo. he has mad athleticism. BUt parker jones would be my favorite combo
Parker is number 1 recruit
If missing on painter means hyppo or regan come…then i’m fine with that
sure, if tobias is interested you take em
i expect one more commitment before the end of the summer…just a gut…
and you are missing out on some names there
Reco…and the dude from richmond, va who the terps just recently got on
Yeah, I know
Hippo’s not on the list, Coleman, a few others…the list only includes those Rivals rated in the top 150. I should probably throw those in.
Word of caution on rivals
they don’t know jack in terms of rankings go
for example…clearly brax was not a top 150 player
nor was tucker
by tiimbitz4786 on May 14, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree, but
I completely agree that Rivals is a crappy service at ranking players, but they were not the only service to have Brax/Cliff in the top 150, IIRC.
Parker and Jones
Gotta agree with kflex, Parker and Jones along with Ross and Stoglin would be a pretty monster class. I really think we’ve got a good shot at Parker, not as confident about Jones. Dream class: Parker and Jones. More realistic but still solid class: Parker and Oladipo
i think in reality
we get one of those guys tops though
if we can get either of them…and then either of hyppo or regan…then i’m THRILLED
by tiimbitz4786 on May 13, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry bbroman!
As a Baltimore product, i must ignore your advice and choose….. BARTON & SMITH!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, ok, ok…i’ll be “realistic” sheesh. I’ll take Jones and Will Barton. We have our 4-5 spots solidified for years, so why Tobias? I want guard play, thats what wins an ACC Championship! Great guards and good bigs…
"Don't be mad at me, bow to your majesty, i'm so bright the sun wants to battle me!" Juelz Santana (when he was sick)
I agree...need a 3 man
and maybe another under the radar guard prospect as well as a 4th big man for 2010
but barton is not realistic at this point until his parents stop shopping around for places in kentucky
by tiimbitz4786 on May 13, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah....thats definitely not good news. lol
I didnt know that was taking place. Just another big time Bal’mer product who opps to go elsewhere? ugh, i freekin Hate that!
"Don't be mad at me, bow to your majesty, i'm so bright the sun wants to battle me!" Juelz Santana (when he was sick)
by FEARtheTERP1 on May 13, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
1. Parker is almost a sure thing to MD.
2. Terrence Jones OR CJ Leslie. Both are long shots and I would be ecstatic if one of them came.
3. Oladipo is a beast and him coming here would also attract his best friend, highly touted PG Quinn Cook. Since we have so much depth at wing and an extra scholarship, I would prefer him to redshirt so he could play with Cook for 4 years.
If Burney graduates or is granted a medical hardship
I would like to see Hippo or Regan, preferably Hippo.
Parker is not a sure thing to MD
that is absurd…no recruit is ever a sure thing…especially not a top 40 player
by tiimbitz4786 on May 14, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
?
"Don't be mad at me, bow to your majesty, i'm so bright the sun wants to battle me!" Juelz Santana (when he was sick)
by FEARtheTERP1 on May 14, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Parker - Sure Thing?
Not really. While Maryland is in great shape, we’re far from a “sure thing” at this point. Too early in the process, and we’re not even his #1 right now.
yeah...UVA is involved there
and the dude is from VA…and is on record as saying he respects Bennett as an “excellent christian” or man of god or something
coaches who play the religious angle make me so freakin’ sick
by tiimbitz4786 on May 14, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry tiim,
a man’s walk with God is F-A-R more important than College basketball my friend. just sayin
"Don't be mad at me, bow to your majesty, i'm so bright the sun wants to battle me!" Juelz Santana (when he was sick)
by FEARtheTERP1 on May 14, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
UVA lost a lot of ground after firing Leitao
The Bennett hire kept them in it, but they dropped out of his top after that – he really liked Leitao, I guess. He seems to really like Miami & NCSt from what I’ve heard (what is it w/ these guys liking NCSt? What, outside of that one PG, do they have that appeals to recruits?). I’m more worried about those two than I am about UVA at this point, though they could make up ground very quickly.
He’s looking to transfer away from the Miller School, FWIW. Hope to god he goes to the Montrose pipeline-in-development.
if
we had a chance at getting any of the top two guys i would take barton in a heart beat i love the way he plays. he and terrence ross are almost the same game and i think they would own together. Roscoe i think is to soft for me almost like a kyle singler type player. and kyle singler is a douchse. if kentucky gets these guess im gunna shoot myself. i dont want those stupid hicks getting any of that B-MORE talent
And Kyle singler
looks like a Albino Snake! I Hate That Kid!
I dream of those beautiful words from the student section after Sean Mosley rolled his ankle on Singler’s foot during the Dook-MD game at MD late in the year.
"Don't be mad at me, bow to your majesty, i'm so bright the sun wants to battle me!" Juelz Santana (when he was sick)
by FEARtheTERP1 on May 14, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
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