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Post by halfnip on Sept 12, 2012 23:04:44 GMT -8
It absolutely fantastic that Dakarai is coming to the Mesa...now we need to get ourselves Johnson and Hamilton....but what we REALLY need now is a stud PG...we got plenty of length...now we need the play maker 2014 is loaded with PG's on the west or at least a lot stronger than this year, Aztecs have no chance with Parker Jackson Cartwright. But could very well end up with Jordan McLaughlin or Josh Perkins, unless a stud PG is available via transfer, do not expect SDSU to get a PG in 2013 class. Perkins has been linked to CU from the beginning. Highly doubt anyone will be able to sway him away from them..
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Post by sdsuballer on Sept 12, 2012 23:06:32 GMT -8
Welcome aboard Dakarai! People better get there season tix. Oh wait I think we are sold out!!!
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Post by chicobeanr on Sept 12, 2012 23:09:40 GMT -8
I hear UNLV stopped recruiting him..... They did when they heard SDSU was his favorite.....AZTECS FOR LIFE
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Post by monty on Sept 12, 2012 23:27:42 GMT -8
I hear UNLV stopped recruiting him..... They did when they heard SDSU was his favorite.....AZTECS FOR LIFE what a great username
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Post by azteccc on Sept 12, 2012 23:43:22 GMT -8
you most definitely can. but one recruit, a class does not make. let's all hope we build on this. the argument doesn't belong in this thread, but may i point to unlv as an example of a fanbase getting wayyyyy to bigheaded over a recruit(s)? our coaches are for sure better, and better at developing talent. i am ecstatic we got allen, seriously. but in the long term this is only (hopefully) a sign of things to come. the point was never that we weren't going to get *any* recruits, but that the longer we're there, the more recruiting will be a struggle. in the articles out already, he says how multiple schools are saying "big west! big west!". this kid is now an aztec for life, and im damn proud that a conference affiliation didn't matter to him. but to equate this one kid to all recruits isn't appropriate. -- and edit:: recruits don't change rpi, sos, at large bids, etc.
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Post by jdgaucho on Sept 12, 2012 23:45:19 GMT -8
you most definitely can. but one recruit, a class does not make. let's all hope we build on this. the argument doesn't belong in this thread, but may i point to unlv as an example of a fanbase getting wayyyyy to bigheaded over a recruit(s)? our coaches are for sure better, and better at developing talent. i am ecstatic we got allen, seriously. but in the long term this is only (hopefully) a sign of things to come. the point was never that we weren't going to get *any* recruits, but that the longer we're there, the more recruiting will be a struggle. in the articles out already, he says how multiple schools are saying "big west! big west!". this kid is now an aztec for life, and im damn proud that a conference affiliation didn't matter to him. but to equate this one kid to all recruits isn't appropriate. sometimes all it takes is one recruit, and the flood gates will open...
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Post by hbaztec on Sept 13, 2012 3:59:51 GMT -8
you most definitely can. but one recruit, a class does not make. let's all hope we build on this. the argument doesn't belong in this thread, but may i point to unlv as an example of a fanbase getting wayyyyy to bigheaded over a recruit(s)? our coaches are for sure better, and better at developing talent. i am ecstatic we got allen, seriously. but in the long term this is only (hopefully) a sign of things to come. the point was never that we weren't going to get *any* recruits, but that the longer we're there, the more recruiting will be a struggle. in the articles out already, he says how multiple schools are saying "big west! big west!". this kid is now an aztec for life, and im damn proud that a conference affiliation didn't matter to him. but to equate this one kid to all recruits isn't appropriate. -- and edit:: recruits don't change rpi, sos, at large bids, etc. ...man even when we get good news that goes against your "we won't get anybody" theory, you still have to play Debbie Downer. Its pretty simple, if you win people want to play for you. Win and you get the at larges.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 13, 2012 7:23:25 GMT -8
Just noticed something regarding the 2014-2015 roster. At 6'6, Dakarai Allen would be the shortest guy on the team: James Johnson F 6'10 230 Skylar Spencer PF 6'8 200 Winston Shepard G/F 6'8 206 Dwayne Polee II F 6'7 193 JJ O'Brien SF 6'7 215 Matt Shrigley SG/SF 6'6 190 Dakarai Allen SF 6'6 17 That's some crazy length. If we also get Isaac Hamilton, we may have enough talented guys to play PG and have an NBA sized roster. This group is still lacking a floor general after X leaves. The next 2 years of recruiting will be defined by the level of point guard SDSU can bring in to make all the pieces work.
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Post by azteccc on Sept 13, 2012 7:47:55 GMT -8
you most definitely can. but one recruit, a class does not make. let's all hope we build on this. the argument doesn't belong in this thread, but may i point to unlv as an example of a fanbase getting wayyyyy to bigheaded over a recruit(s)? our coaches are for sure better, and better at developing talent. i am ecstatic we got allen, seriously. but in the long term this is only (hopefully) a sign of things to come. the point was never that we weren't going to get *any* recruits, but that the longer we're there, the more recruiting will be a struggle. in the articles out already, he says how multiple schools are saying "big west! big west!". this kid is now an aztec for life, and im damn proud that a conference affiliation didn't matter to him. but to equate this one kid to all recruits isn't appropriate. -- and edit:: recruits don't change rpi, sos, at large bids, etc. ...man even when we get good news that goes against your "we won't get anybody" theory, you still have to play Debbie Downer. Its pretty simple, if you win people want to play for you. Win and you get the at larges. find where i said "we won't get anybody". go for it. i'll wait. or explain how i'm playing "debbie downer". just keeping things in perspective. tyrone shelley? eric lawton? i won't call you a unique slur, because apparently we get warnings for those things now. but just because i'm not shortsighted and wetting myself over a verbal, i am by no means claiming this isn't awesome. it is.
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 13, 2012 7:50:33 GMT -8
Tyrone Shelley is a terrible example to use. His career was derailed by injuries, and both sides agreed to part ways. Not like the kid lacked talent or anything. We're past the Eric Lawton's and the Joe Burton's. The Aztecs will be just fine, continuing to bring in top 25 recruiting classes, no matter what conference they play in.
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Post by AztecBill on Sept 13, 2012 7:55:07 GMT -8
Agustin Gonzalez @agustin_ASR Dakarai Allen says he's going to work hard to recruit his good buddy Darin Johnson for #SDSU as well. darin-johnson#10 player in California.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 13, 2012 8:03:49 GMT -8
It absolutely fantastic that Dakarai is coming to the Mesa...now we need to get ourselves Johnson and Hamilton....but what we REALLY need now is a stud PG...we got plenty of length...now we need the play maker 2014 is loaded with PG's on the west or at least a lot stronger than this year, Aztecs have no chance with Parker Jackson Cartwright. But could very well end up with Jordan McLaughlin or Josh Perkins, unless a stud PG is available via transfer, do not expect SDSU to get a PG in 2013 class. The prize of 2014 is Jordan McLaughlin. he's better than Parker Cartwright.
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Post by AztecBill on Sept 13, 2012 8:06:05 GMT -8
you most definitely can. but one recruit, a class does not make. let's all hope we build on this. the argument doesn't belong in this thread, but may i point to unlv as an example of a fanbase getting wayyyyy to bigheaded over a recruit(s)? our coaches are for sure better, and better at developing talent. i am ecstatic we got allen, seriously. but in the long term this is only (hopefully) a sign of things to come. the point was never that we weren't going to get *any* recruits, but that the longer we're there, the more recruiting will be a struggle. in the articles out already, he says how multiple schools are saying "big west! big west!". this kid is now an aztec for life, and im damn proud that a conference affiliation didn't matter to him. but to equate this one kid to all recruits isn't appropriate. -- and edit:: recruits don't change rpi, sos, at large bids, etc. Live with it. We are in the Big West. What is your agenda? Have you ever heard the term beating a dead horse? Be happy if you are wrong. Resolve to accept what life brings and thrive despite any disappointments.
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Post by monty on Sept 13, 2012 8:58:11 GMT -8
you most definitely can. but one recruit, a class does not make. let's all hope we build on this. the argument doesn't belong in this thread, but may i point to unlv as an example of a fanbase getting wayyyyy to bigheaded over a recruit(s)? our coaches are for sure better, and better at developing talent. i am ecstatic we got allen, seriously. but in the long term this is only (hopefully) a sign of things to come. the point was never that we weren't going to get *any* recruits, but that the longer we're there, the more recruiting will be a struggle. in the articles out already, he says how multiple schools are saying "big west! big west!". this kid is now an aztec for life, and im damn proud that a conference affiliation didn't matter to him. but to equate this one kid to all recruits isn't appropriate. -- and edit:: recruits don't change rpi, sos, at large bids, etc. jesus christo
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Post by MonsterSiZiN on Sept 13, 2012 9:01:25 GMT -8
the argument doesn't belong in this thread, but may i point to unlv as an example of a fanbase getting wayyyyy to bigheaded over a recruit(s)? You would be too if you had an outburst out of nowhere of top ranked recruits.. 2011-2012 under Dave Rice: Bryce Jones: 68th ESPN Katin Reinhardt 38th Rivals Demetrius Morant 144th Rivals Anthony Bennett 7th Rivals/ESPN Khem Birch 9th Rivals Savon Goodman 72nd Rivals Roscoe Smith 37th Rivals/ESPN Christian Wood 33rd Rivals Hutson, Schroyer, Rice and Augmon are a recruiting monster. Of course we are expecting/hoping/praying for 13th ranked Isaac Hamilton and 16th ranked Jermaine Lawrence. Wishful thinking of course, but the way the ball has been rolling.. You're right about recruits mentalities though. Anthony Bennett/Winston Shepard are those who care less about attention and more about fitting in. You'll always have those Shabazz's, Noel's, John Walls, etc. and they'll always go to the school that will make them stand out the most for the next level....meaning blue bloods.
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Post by AztecBill on Sept 13, 2012 9:10:48 GMT -8
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Post by insider on Sept 13, 2012 9:27:46 GMT -8
the argument doesn't belong in this thread, but may i point to unlv as an example of a fanbase getting wayyyyy to bigheaded over a recruit(s)? You would be too if you had an outburst out of nowhere of top ranked recruits.. 2011-2012 under Dave Rice: Bryce Jones: 68th ESPN Katin Reinhardt 38th Rivals Demetrius Morant 144th Rivals Anthony Bennett 7th Rivals/ESPN Khem Birch 9th Rivals Savon Goodman 72nd Rivals Roscoe Smith 37th Rivals/ESPN Christian Wood 33rd Rivals Hutson, Schroyer, Rice and Augmon are a recruiting monster. Of course we are expecting/hoping/praying for 13th ranked Isaac Hamilton and 16th ranked Jermaine Lawrence. Wishful thinking of course, but the way the ball has been rolling.. You're right about recruits mentalities though. Anthony Bennett/Winston Shepard are those who care less about attention and more about fitting in. You'll always have those Shabazz's, Noel's, John Walls, etc. and they'll always go to the school that will make them stand out the most for the next level....meaning blue bloods. Using recruiting rankings for transfers seem a bit out of whack, while I agree with that ranking with Birch, he is a future first round pick and a monster on the defensive end, I think Smith's stock has only gone downhill since he reached UConn, great athlete that hasn't devoloped skills like most think. I think you guys land Lawrence.
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Post by pdraztec on Sept 13, 2012 10:51:53 GMT -8
Welcome Dakarai........glad you are an Aztec.
Assume the Show is going to do their thing at Midnight Madness.....welcoming Dakarai and inviting Johnson and the Hamiltons to be part of the family. Should be exciting.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2012 11:04:43 GMT -8
If we also get Isaac Hamilton, we may have enough talented guys to play PG and have an NBA sized roster. This group is still lacking a floor general after X leaves. The next 2 years of recruiting will be defined by the level of point guard SDSU can bring in to make all the pieces work. Completely agree. Winston Shepard has outstanding passing ability and vision but I still don't buy the fact that he can play the 1. We need a point guard, and we have a good amount of time to get one.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 13, 2012 12:05:55 GMT -8
This group is still lacking a floor general after X leaves. The next 2 years of recruiting will be defined by the level of point guard SDSU can bring in to make all the pieces work. Completely agree. Winston Shepard has outstanding passing ability and vision but I still don't buy the fact that he can play the 1. We need a point guard, and we have a good amount of time to get one. Winston CAN'T play PG. There is more to the position than being able to make a pass in transition. You have to have a coach-like basketball IQ and a personality that leads a team. Top programs always have the best floor generals. You can't fake the PG position. We're going to have to score big with our PG recruit in either 2013 or 2014.
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