Maryland Terrapins Recruiting Notes: Gibbs Taking Visits, Anderson Earns Fifth Star
by Ben Broman on May 16, 2011 2:32 PM EDT
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Still no staff has been announced in College Park, which is a bit of a surprise given that everyone thought it would happen today, if not sooner. But you can always count on recruiting news to take up space on a slow day.
First off, some bad news: it's looking highly unlikely that Sterling Gibbs will be in College Park next year. He visited Texas and may be visiting UConn soon, too, with nary a mention of Maryland. While I hate to draw conclusions from limited info like that, if he was going to be a Terrapin he likely would've reaffirmed his commitment before going on trips around the country. We'll wait to see for sure, but don't count him in.
Similarly, it might be time to start hedging your bets with Martin Breunig. I've seen a lot of people say that Breunig wouldn't have any interest if he went elsewhere, and that's just plain wrong, especially given how late in the game it is. How wrong? Jeff Borzello says that 35 schools have already reached out to Breunig's HS coach about the newly-available German. Sure, some of those are San Francisco and Loyola and the like, but I'd be shocked if he didn't get looks from some high-majors (Marquette and Cincinnati spring to mind immediately). Remember, he's starting to get some top-150 recognition, and that'll be enough for him to go high-major.
Luckily, there's been almost no news on the Nick Faust front past the occasional skeptical tweet from random Kentuckians. That's a good sign.
For the recruitniks among us, there's even better news: Justin Anderson just earned his fifth star on Rivals. They updated their rankings earlier today for the 2012 class, and Anderson was bumped up to #23 (he was #43). If he holds onto this ranking, he has a legit shot at being in the McD's All-American Game. He'd be the Terps' first participant there since Mike Jones (who?) back in '03. Even if he didn't make the game, he'd still be the Terrapins first five-star by any service since MJ. Assuming, of course, he stays on board.
Other prominent Terrapin targets in the rankings: Mitch McGary at #5 (wow), Shaquille Cleare at #29 (four-star), Amile Jefferson at #34, Jerami Grant at #57, Twymond Howard at #66, and Arnaud Adala-Moto at #117. Seth Allen, unfortunately, was nowhere to be found.
Rankings always come with a grain of salt, of course, and guarantee nothing. But it's nice to see, nonetheless.
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Gibbs is Gone
and I don’t even think it’s bad news. Faust should be back on board officially this week. I’d want them to keep Breunig but if Turgeon isn’t on board it’s his choice to burn this team down and build it with his guys. 2011 might be a rough year but the potential for 2012 and beyond should make us all excited.
Gibbs
Keith C said on espn980 Gibbs is gone and the parting is mutual. Allen sealed Gibb ’s fate.
by GregT on May 16, 2011 3:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i like allens commitment but i really think gibbs would have been a good fit for us.
even tho we are loaded with guards, gibbs would still provide quality minutes as another shooting threat. im really disappointed that we couldnt keep him
by (adm)iregary on May 16, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
(adm)iregary
I remember you saying once that you’re at the Naval Acedemy. Mind sharing what year you’re in? You can use a PM if you want.
If we get Faust
Our 2011-2012 team will be lacking depth, but we won’t be awful like WF was this year.
A starting line-up of
Stoglin, Faust, Mosley, Hawk and Padgett is small, but athletic and should be able to score some points. Add Howard, Weijs and Parker off the bench and we should have a formidable 8 man rotation.
hawk isn’t very athletic, padgett isn’t athletic, moseley isn’t athletic and stoglin isn’t real athletic. weijs played about 7 min last yr and is about 60 lbs underweight and parker played about 10 min last yr but he is athletic. formidable is open for discussion. howard will be fine.
I see everthing everyone isn't ...and Parker athletic
but what ARE we?
"firegary, go sit under the basket at one of Montrose's games next year so...
JA can flush one right down your throat you little trouble making hatin’ weasel…"
by bball purist on May 16, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
rather cite positive attributes along with deficiencies
I prefer balance so we can see how strengths of players fit together. Good coaches can adapt to certain weaknesses a team possesses.
"firegary, go sit under the basket at one of Montrose's games next year so...
JA can flush one right down your throat you little trouble making hatin’ weasel…"
by bball purist on May 16, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
well
athletic doesn’t always directly translate to good basketball player
Back on the Sweed train. Choo Choo!
"It’s easy to lie with statistics, but it’s easier to lie without them." -Fred Mosteller
by John Stephens on May 16, 2011 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I tend to disagree with the starting lineup
and your assessment of who is what. Agree with BBPurist – lineup should be ppl that compliment each other. A mix of athletic and non makes no sense. Just noticed you left out an unknown – Panky.
Personally I think we should have a small, fast lineup and throw in our biggest all together as a rotation. Gary did this in the 2002 run. It was like we had two different teams. He would throw in the bigs and switch to zone – really threw teams off balance.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/recruiting/2011/05/seth_allen_happy_to_be_turgeons_first_recruit.html
great article, as usual, from Matt Bracken
Thanks
I mean, I was able to just copy and paste into my browser, but it seems to be a pet-peeve of some people around here. Thanks for the link! It is indeed a good read. I would’ve loved to have been along for that golf cart ride. Once Turgeon and his family have been in the area for several months, I’d like to get his honest opinion on the campus and the greater MD/DC area.
i wish man. that would be sick.
are you from around the annapolis area?
by (adm)iregary on May 16, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Nevermind, your email isn't listed in your profile
Send me an email if you don’t mind. It’s in the profile. I’m in the Annapolis area with Navy connections.
question
Is there an administrative reason that recruits immediately ask for release upon coaching change? We might have brought in Phil Jackson (just an example, no need for comment). Why dont they wait to see who new coach and staff turn out to be? Is it just knee jerk reaction to bad news? Is there an NCAA rule to comply with? Higher likelihood of release?
by Lucky Horseshoe on May 16, 2011 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
I think its to prevent pissing off the players
If they ask to be released, its better to do it sooner rather than later. Waiting might piss the recruit off, and completely turn him off to coming here at all
by kryptonianjorel on May 16, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Because 18 year olds don’t think like adults im 30 and I still make dumb decision plus things change when the man that’s been kissing your ass 4 the last 3 years is gone you might not like what the new guy has to say
by valenciais1 on May 16, 2011 4:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If you're asking why players do it automatically
It gives more time for it to be granted and thus more time to be recruited by other schools, if they don’t like the new coach. They can always re-up with MD if they want to, but if they wait too long than maybe that Texas offer has dried up.
Seth Allen
He is only 16 years old and going to be a senior. He still has a ton of potential/growing. He is playing almost 2 years ahead of his class. I love this pick up after hearing his age.
by Charlotte NC Terp on May 16, 2011 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
I love him too - very mature for his age.
My only concern is how long will he stay……
getting ahead of yourself, there
let’s wait to see if this kid is NBA caliber before we start worrying about him declaring early
by Colorblind79 on May 17, 2011 5:32 AM EDT up reply actions
How solid is JA's verbal
I’m hearing rumblings that VT is trying to get involved.
usually for basketball recruiting
it’s a big no no to get involved with a verbally committed player…
I think Seth will be asking for a Topeka style beat down of his bald Ooklyn arse if he’s operating behind the scenes with a verbally committed player. It flies in football, but not basketball…Unethical and deserving of retribution in some shape or form in most books…
"firegary, go sit under the basket at one of Montrose's games next year so...
JA can flush one right down your throat you little trouble making hatin’ weasel…"
by bball purist on May 16, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If VT's the only one involved
I’m not worried. It baffles me that he continues to get decent recruits, when he continually does absolutely nothing with them.
Unless Ehsan goes there, agreed
Remember the stuff a few days about E$ and VT? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/hokies-journal/post/virginia-tech-coach-seth-greenberg-pursuing-maryland-assistant-robert-ehsan/2011/05/10/AF15OVjG_blog.html
If SG doesn't produce this season,
the rumblings will be in full force in Blacksburg, and deservedly so…one the most inconsistent teams in the country…
"firegary, go sit under the basket at one of Montrose's games next year so...
JA can flush one right down your throat you little trouble making hatin’ weasel…"
by bball purist on May 16, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh? VT is very consistent
Greensburg is able to take upper level talent to the NIT year after year
by kryptonianjorel on May 16, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
They are very consistent
Consistently on the bubble. Consistently never getting into the tournament. Consistently not playing a hard enough OOC schedule or winning enough in conference games to make the tourney. They are consistently mediocre.
i would argue they are the most consistent team in the country
they consistently underachieve in everything they attempt
luvin all the feedback
I take it back – you’re all right!!! ha ha ha ha
"firegary, go sit under the basket at one of Montrose's games next year so...
JA can flush one right down your throat you little trouble making hatin’ weasel…"
by bball purist on May 17, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm concerned about Anderson too. He's normally very vocal but he's been quiet this whole time.
God help us if we lose him.
if Gibbs leaves
then we will be VERY thin at guard! If Pe’ or Stogs gets in any sort of foul trouble, we are SCREWED!
You make my pee-pee maker t-t-tingle.
Aren't we thin everywhere?
We have eight scholarship players. If anyone gets in foul trouble we’re screwed.
Assumming Faust recommits
We’ll be ok (not great, but ok)
PG: stoglin, howard
SG: faust, howard
SF: mosley, palsson, parker
PF: pankey, palsson parker
C: padgett, weijs, pankey
We have 6 guys to split SF, PF, and C, and if needed, mosley could play the 2
by kryptonianjorel on May 16, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
this is true
but the 1-2 positions right now are the thinnest.
You make my pee-pee maker t-t-tingle.
loaded at guard?
how so? we have Stogs and Pe, how is that loaded?
You make my pee-pee maker t-t-tingle.
faustat two, and harrison twins.... lol
im being very hopeful. but for only a year apart that is alot of guards when we really need to focus on our weaker areas
by (adm)iregary on May 16, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Turgeon General, fearless leader of Testudo's Troops?
by NAmstrong on May 16, 2011 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Turgeon General Warning:
Playing the terps may cause lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema and may complicate pregnancy
by kryptonianjorel on May 16, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I want Shaqqqq
“In general, the 2012 class is marked by the strength of its post players. Sixteen of the top 25 prospects are power forwards or centers.” That is certainly nice to hear.
Kinda surprised to see JA still listed as 6’5. I suppose they just don’t have the time to keep everybody’s measurables updated… we’re pretty sure he’s at least 6’6 right?
the only thing that could possibly be worse
is if seth greenberg steals our recruits. nice name btw :)
by TurgeonGeneral on May 16, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
40 year old Turgeon
Someone make it happen
i dont remember who said it
but the best i have heard so far is “wake up in the mornin, turgeon swag on”
I've got the copyright for that one.
“Hop up outta bed…Turgeon swag on.”
by kckb8 on May 16, 2011 6:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Breunig is scheduling a visit to Washington...
D’oh!
by TerpMasterX on May 16, 2011 7:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
@TerpMasterX What’s the source on Breunig scheduling a UW visit? I live out here now, and the Huskies are my second team. If the Terps can’t keep him, I can take some solace in UW giving him a good home. (Believe me — Romar will push hard if he likes him; no matter how much success UW has had recruiting guards, they’ve spent the last couple of years finishing 2nd with big after big, and It’s getting old.) Sorry if you see this one again a few posts down; I stuck it in the wrong place.
Like I said in another post.
I think the Brothers Gibbs are the type to roll as soon as they have success. He wouldn’t have been here long anyways, and IMO Seth Allen has more to offer.
The real concern should be Faust and JA
I hope Turgeon has been keeping up with JA.
Verbals
JA’s commitment is just a verbal since I don’t think kids his age can sign yet. He can keep listening to others and they can keep going after him. Lefty used to say he liked it once a kid gives a commitment elsewhere since then he knew exactly who’s he’s up against. JA’s HS coach Stu Vetter had a good relationship with Gary, but he has sent as many or more kids to Villanova. I know Turge is working hard to make lots of key local contacts, and getting in with Stu and getting JA firmly back on his commitment are keys to building a KILLER class for next year.
One good sign is that...
Justin Anderson is now following Seth Allen on Twitter. There has been a lot said about them being close but there was never any actual signs of it that I had seen, other than what Seth himself had said.
I tried asking JA what he thought about Seth but he has not responded.
And they have each others phone numbers...
they have texted with each other according to Seth’s Twitter account
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