Its Wed lets talk recruiting... I know its not Friday but we have a new #1 Target
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 8, 2012 12:49 PM EST
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PrintBye bye Twins, hello Raysheed Jordan. The site has debated for the past few months what to make out of Turge and Co being so involved with PGs in 2013. It is obvious that he wants and needs a true PG and an ELITE one to boot. Not a 3 star, but a high 4 star or 5 star player. Someone who can instantly come in and play major minutes. Well I think we might have found an answer as to who is the #1 target.
Jordan, a 6-4 guard who plans to commit in July, is regarded by some as a top-25 overall prospect in the Class of 2013. He said Maryland’s staff is letting him take things at his own pace rather the pressing for an early commitment, but added that coach Mark Turgeon has let him know where he stands on the wishlist.
“He told me I’m No. 1 on their board,” he said.
I have been pitching this arguement for the past month. It is obvious (IN MY OPINION) that the staff doesnt feel comfortable with the twins and have moved on. They are 100% focused on adding Jordan. Lately Stan Robinson has been a focus of theirs and I think that he will end up being their prime SG target (ASSUMING THEY DONT ADD A COMBO GUARD IN 2012). Adding Cassell JR or Wood totally changes the need for a SG. However, Uconn has been making a STRONG push at Cassel and im not sure Turge is sold on Wood.
Here is the Baltimoresun write-up about Jordan. Enjoy
Another quote:
“I think they played pretty good at times. They just made some mistakes late in the game,” he said. “The freshman big guy [Alex Len] stood out. I think he’s gonna be pretty good.”
Point Guards love to play with big men, so this is slightly encouraging in my opinion. Add Shaq and Layman to the mix next year, to go with Pankey this year and he could have some great options in the post.
Oh and another point I forgot to touch on. I hope Jordan is A) telling the truth about being the #1 (think he is) B) I hope Turge isnt telling numerous people they are his #1 (dont think he is- could get very sticky if he is)
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On another note
I hope that tonights UNC vs. Duke game goes into tripple OT and Duke has no legs for Sat. We need that win at Duke and I will take it anyway I can get it.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 8, 2012 1:22 PM EST reply actions
I hope....
UNC wins in triple OT and Henson tries to dunk on Mason Plumlee at the end of the game and Plumlee swings at him and gets suspended for the Maryland game on Saturday.
by El Goodd Terps13 on Feb 8, 2012 1:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I was gonna say
That guy who is going to the Duke game and sitting behind the bench needs to pour 3 bottles of eye drops into the Duke water cooler so the players get the runs and cant concentrate on anything other than finding the nearest bathroom.
On my middle school team a kid went up for a layup and crapped his pants. A terd fell out of his shorts and landed on the hardwood. …. I cant imagine anything better than seeing a Dukie crap his pants on national TV. Twitter would go nuts. Then Dickie V could really call them Diaper Dandys
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 8, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
best comment ive seen in all my years on this board
by t.shug on Feb 8, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Poor Kid
The kid had to transfer Middle Schools for obvious reasons… imagine doing it on national TV… PURE GOLD. The chants at the next Duke game at Comcast would be out of control.
Diaper Dandy’s…. Diaper Dandy’s…
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 8, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Bball equivalent of Caddyshack pool - lmao - great stuff
So we have Wedding Crashers and Caddy shack in one post – cannot beat that Charlotte!
"A new era has dawned in Maryland Athletics..."
by bball purist on Feb 10, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
Cassell JR
Is taking his official visit to UConn today. We’ll see how that goes. I’d be surprised if we didn’t land him though. You’d think we would be the perfect fit for him with his dad coaching just down the road.
2012 Combo and Robinson?
I know this would end up giving us a lot of guards for that 2013-2014 season, but I would really like to get Cassell Jr and Robinson if possible. Having a plethora of guards would also allow us to run a pretty serious press, as we will be able to swap guys in and out as they get tired…also for the 2014-2015 season, we will have guys that will be ready to step right in for Pe’ and Stoglin.
Why go all the way to Texas for the twins ?basketball rich Philly is 2 hrs away.makes sense for the future also.
If a player doesn't chose Maryland it doesn't make him a bum
I agree
opening a Philly pipeline would be huge.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 8, 2012 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Still think we are in the same position with the twins
that is, right there in their top 2 or 3 and I would take them over anyone. But if Jordan is going to commit first, it makes sense for Turge to be all over him right now to see how that plays out. If he wants in with Md, obviously take him.
Md is going hard after Cassell so I would add him in 12 and Jordan in 13. We will probably take two guards in 2013 regardless of the 2012 class so I’d combine Jordan with someone like Kam Williams and throw in a big for 2013
and lets go to Bentleys...
What other schools are pursuing Jordan out of curiosity?
Difficult to tell from the Sun article how interested he is in coming to UMD. His responses seem measured. Also, have the twins indicated a time frame for when they’ll commit?
He is attending the Temple game tonight
granted it is his hometown school. Sure would be nice if we had a local 5 star recruit who attended MD games weekly. Hill needs to call Robinson weekly and offer tickets.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 8, 2012 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Whomever commits to UMD first...
I’m sure Turgeon is not slow playing Rysheed. If he commits to UMD before the twins I’m sure there will be no issue with that, The staff would be thrilled. But we definitely have quite of bit of options for 2013.
I would love a true PG
The idea of not landing the twins doesn’t seem so bad after all.
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Turge and Bulldog II got Jamal Branch at A&M
he’ll get someone here in 2013 – it’s a lock. The intriguing part is concerning Sam Jr. He was just quoted in the NBE article to want to play PG in college. Even though he’s a combo, many on here (including myself) view him as a SG 1st, PG 2nd.
Charlotte – Wood was just quoted as saying he hasn’t visited everywhere yet, but SJ’s is in the lead as of now. He plans on visiting us as at least one of 3 other schools, so we’re still pursuing him.
Right now, if Jordan’s comment regarding “#1”means anything (It may not, but i don’t think so – a funny thought hit my head of the slick HCs always telling each recruit, like guys would girls, they’re his number one – lol) then in 2013 preferential order it’s:
PG – AH; Jordan; Skull Jr; Wood
SG – AH; Stan; Wood; Skull Jr.
"A new era has dawned in Maryland Athletics..."
turge was just short of getting kyrie irving too
idk about the twins. we’ve got a fighting chance. kentucky is really stacked in recruiting every year. Just looking at there class its absolutely ridiculous. Maybe just maybe Archie Goodwin stays for his sophomore year clogging up Aaron Harrison at the 2 spot. But really looking at the same could be said for Faust if he stays until his junior year. I dont even think Kentucky has a backup plan for the harrison twins, which is upsetting.
yes they do
They all do the same thing – Kentucky is no different….
http://www.aseaofblue.com/2011/12/6/2530804/kentucky-basketball-recruiting-2013-big-board-version-2
"A new era has dawned in Maryland Athletics..."
A lot more
None of the above’s than I thought. Interesting
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 8, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions
Big Board
on that like to aseaofblue’s big board they have Aaron Harrison’s commitment odds at 75%. Idk whether to take that as disrespect to MD and everybody else recruiting him or just a lack of knowledge on whoever made that bigboard. No shot he is at 75% probability of commiting to KU
Sam Cassell Jr.
Is Cassell Jr. even that good though? I’m a huge Terps bball fan but I’ll admit that I don’t know much about Cassell Jr. However, I’m still skeptical. Wasn’t he only rated a 2-3 star a couple months ago? We already have a great class coming in next year and Pe’shon will improve over the summer. I think we should save as many scholarships for 2013 as possible because it’s got so much talent and depth. We should go all in for 2013 and get 3 or more 4-5 star recruits and make that the recruiting class that really turns everything around and returns us to the ACC’s elite.
STOGS 4 PREZ!!!
While he wasn't much of a recruit months ago...
He is now playing a pretty good prep school and putting up good numbers. Maybe he just needed to get into the right situation or something. Who knows…
UConn offered Cassell Jr today
according to Adam Zagoria…this should be interesting.
One more tidbit...
IMS just tweeted that Turgeon is in Texas to see Shaq and the Harrisons.
Make that Bino, not Turgeon
Turgeon to see them next week.
Did I read earlier
that the twins planned to commit in the Spring? If that’s the case, Turge is playing it just right telling Jordan he’s the #1 priority. The twins already know how badly they’re wanted in CP. If they commit to us in the Spring, we win. If they commit elsewhere, we’re in solid shape with a damn good, 5-star PG.
Layman
I know everyone is excited about Shaq and rightfully so, but I honestly think Jake Layman is the gem of this class. He reminds me of a better Nik Caner-Medley type guy who can shoot and slow the game down. If he puts on some weight he could also guard guys like Harrison Barnes who was a matchup nightmare for us. Watch the Jake Layman show.
Layman
I agree that Layman could end up the gem. He’s got the size and ability to be 1st team all-acc. Any 6’8’’ player that can play the 2 and can board with the best of them has a leg up on the rest of the competition starting out. Hopefully he develops quickly and can become a force with Len, Cleare and Faust around him.
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Take it for what its worth, but I think its awesome that he is re-tweeting about being the new MD pg.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 9, 2012 9:23 AM EST reply actions
Well hold your horses
Bino was in Texas last night to see Shaq and the Twins. Turge is expected to be heading down there next week.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Feb 9, 2012 10:50 AM EST reply actions
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