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Post by MarshallU on May 20, 2015 14:50:19 GMT -8
Cage isn't going to Kentucky. He doesn't want to play that far away from home. 2014 = 10-2 2015 = 13-0 NOTHING beats being a 'hometo wn he ro.' Playing with other local former opponents and before people from all of your past maturation incarnations. That's what college football should be about. National fame ain't $#!+ compared to Al Bundyism. Best part of SDSU is you can be a hometown hero AND have a Fisher to set you up for a later national hero opportunity if you have the stuff. But don't miss out on the college lifetime hometown experience. (wondering if he knows Cage plays basketball, not football... maybe another attempt by one of the most bizarre senses of humor i've seen in a while... odd... truly odd)
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Post by OCEOTL on May 20, 2015 19:36:40 GMT -8
2014 = 10-2 2015 = 13-0 NOTHING beats being a 'hometo wn he ro.' Playing with other local former opponents and before people from all of your past maturation incarnations. That's what college football should be about. National fame ain't $#!+ compared to Al Bundyism. Best part of SDSU is you can be a hometown hero AND have a Fisher to set you up for a later national hero opportunity if you have the stuff. But don't miss out on the college lifetime hometown experience. (wondering if he knows Cage plays basketball, not football... maybe another attempt by one of the most bizarre senses of humor i've seen in a while... odd... truly odd) 2014 = 10-2 2015 = 13-0
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Post by MarshallU on May 20, 2015 21:01:41 GMT -8
(wondering if he knows Cage plays basketball, not football... maybe another attempt by one of the most bizarre senses of humor i've seen in a while... odd... truly odd) 2014 = 10-2 2015 = 13-0 2013 = A + B 2014 = X + Y 2015 = U + R + Nuts
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Post by haleiwaaztec on May 21, 2015 14:36:10 GMT -8
Here's something very interesting, This spring alone, Kentucky has missed out on a 'Who’s Who' of elite recruits: Jaylen Brown (CAL),Cheick Diallo (Kansas), Brandon Ingram (Duke), Malik Newman (Mississippi State), Stephen Zimmerman (UNLV), Caleb Swanigan (Michigan State), Thomas Bryant (Indiana) and Antonio Blakeney (LSU). They also lost out on Shaun Kirk (N.C. State). Unlike the last 3+ years Kentucky didn't pull down as many McDonalds All-Americans, will this change Cage's mind about the Cats? but having all those studs go elsewhere as left open spots for Cage and others who might not have gotten a chance if they had become Wildcats. The issue for Cage is that if he wants to commit to UK by the end of August, he would likely be doing it before the rest of the recruits (who are ranked higher than him) have made their decisions. According to the recruiting predictor on kenpom.com, 2016 recruits ranking 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 20, 26 have Kentucky either #1 or #2. Based on what happened this past season, I'm guessing many of them will not make their decision until next spring (after the current crop of freshmen make their choice to declare for the NBA draft or not). While I agree that losing on out Cage wouldn't be devastating, he is a top 40 recruit and I think we probably be here 3 years. Also, it would be a good test case of SDSU ability to recruit against Kentucky, Arizona and UCLA for a kid that has ties to SDSU already. In the end I think he does come to SDSU as he realizes he would be the star and get more playing time compared to Kentucky.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2015 15:17:34 GMT -8
It would be exciting as a fan to have a legacy Hoops player like M. Cage Jr playing for the Aztecs. I hope I am alive long enough for Kawhi Leonard Jr to make his way to the Mesa!
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Post by standiego on May 21, 2015 18:43:55 GMT -8
Has there been a 'legacy ' player in current Aztec history ? Know we have missed on some .
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Post by tayloner on Jun 3, 2015 8:38:04 GMT -8
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Post by dirtball on Jun 3, 2015 9:02:50 GMT -8
I'm officially worried about losing MJ to AZ. Granted it doesnt take much for me to worry. However, following his dads twitter you can clearly see that he enjoyed watching MJ play with Leaf. Also, AZ writers have them leading. MJ is close to stanley who is probably in his ear a lot.
I was hoping AZ would try to go after higher rated bigs. Which they are, they just arent doing well with them.
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Post by fisherville on Jun 3, 2015 10:40:10 GMT -8
AZ writers do seem to think he is there's if they want him.
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Post by haleiwaaztec on Jun 3, 2015 11:21:45 GMT -8
So looking at the rankings - there are 3 players ahead of Cage that are either committed (TJ Leaf) or strongly considering (De'Ron Davis, Mario Kegler) who are similar size and/or position to MJ. So while I'm sure Arizona would take him, there is a playing time consideration that he wouldn't really have if he comes to SDSU.
I think it is good maybe he realizes there is even LESS playing time at UK than UofA. I still think he comes to SDSU but every day that goes by where he DOESN'T commit to us sure doesn't help with that thought.
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Post by sdcoug on Jun 3, 2015 12:00:15 GMT -8
So looking at the rankings - there are 3 players ahead of Cage that are either committed (TJ Leaf) or strongly considering (De'Ron Davis, Mario Kegler) who are similar size and/or position to MJ. So while I'm sure Arizona would take him, there is a playing time consideration that he wouldn't really have if he comes to SDSU. I think it is good maybe he realizes there is even LESS playing time at UK than UofA. I still think he comes to SDSU but every day that goes by where he DOESN'T commit to us sure doesn't help with that thought. I think Kentucky is completely out of the picture. ESPN's article today lists several key recruits they're after which doesn't include Cage. To me it seems like a realistic and accurate article.
It'll come down to UA vs. SDSU IMO.
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Jun 3, 2015 12:51:11 GMT -8
Can Arizona just let us get this one... let the legacy go to pops' school
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Post by Gundo on Jun 3, 2015 12:52:58 GMT -8
So looking at the rankings - there are 3 players ahead of Cage that are either committed (TJ Leaf) or strongly considering (De'Ron Davis, Mario Kegler) who are similar size and/or position to MJ. So while I'm sure Arizona would take him, there is a playing time consideration that he wouldn't really have if he comes to SDSU. I think it is good maybe he realizes there is even LESS playing time at UK than UofA. I still think he comes to SDSU but every day that goes by where he DOESN'T commit to us sure doesn't help with that thought. Hoping that Zona appears top of De'Ron's list and MJ heads south to San Diego.
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Post by tayloner on Jun 3, 2015 16:25:07 GMT -8
Agreed, if Arizona wants MJ, I think we're in trouble. At least we got Nolan for 2016.
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Post by rs1899 on Jun 3, 2015 17:32:33 GMT -8
Go to U of A if you want to ride the pine. Seems overrated. With that being said, I think it would be great if he commits and plays for SDSU. Don't know what he's waiting for if it comes down to Zona, Washington, or us. Also, this writer below does not even have him in the top 50 at Pangos. Thoughts?
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Post by mySTRAS on Jun 3, 2015 18:00:38 GMT -8
Go to U of A if you want to ride the pine. Seems overrated. With that being said, I think it would be great if he commits and plays for SDSU. Don't know what he's waiting for if it comes down to Zona, Washington, or us. Also, this writer below does not even have him in the top 50 at Pangos. Thoughts? That Top 50 list includes at least 20 guys from 2017/2018/2019... Considering ESPN has Cage at #35 for Class of 2016 (which is probably a little high) it's safe to assume he wouldn't make a Top 50 list at Pangos.
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Post by aztecdan8 on Jun 4, 2015 6:35:08 GMT -8
Agreed, if Arizona wants MJ, I think we're in trouble. At least we got Nolan for 2016. Are we forgetting Ben Kone, or just underwhelmed? I like what I see in Kone, he's got good size, tenacity, good quickness, tough on the boards and around the basket. He's not as tall as MJ, currently at 6'8", so he wouldn't be a 7-ish footer, but I think he'd be a very high quality big who is going to fill out and give us a "bigger" big than we typically get. Like most others, I want MJ on The Mesa, but if we don't get him but can get Kone or someone else the staff is bullish on, I'd be good with that. If you- meaning anyone reading this- haven't seen tape on MJ, go watch some. I finally saw him, and was MILDLY underwhelmed. He's certainly long and skilled, but he's not the typical Aztec hoops player- he's not super athletic, quick or explosive. He's smooth on O, got game, but he was not what I was expecting given all the hype and desire to land him- and his high national ranking. He's certainly not an Ivan Raab, for instance. With that said, I'd still like him in an Aztec uni.
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Post by standiego on Jun 4, 2015 7:24:08 GMT -8
the summer is a showcase of most of the guys in the AAU events . Especially those who want to show their offense . not sure how much defense is played . Time for guys to either rise or drop in their ratings . Coaches evaluate the players . Players line up visits . See where there are matches . Blue Bloods still have the reputation of getting to MM and setting up players for NBA , important for most top 50 prospects. So do not be surprised when guys end up there , especially after the HS guys watch the NBA draft. We lose a lot of guys - all three starters up front plus back up center so reloading for 2016 will be very important . During summer Aztec coaches have the guys in SS sessions and evaluate how much guys have improved - Allen and Shrigley and what they think they will have from Kell, Zylan , JH and Jobes , then see what areas we need help the most and what quality HS guys we can actually sign . Bailey at SF/SG to replace Malik ? A C/PF seem to be most important and possibly one more . We have 9 scholarships for 2016 ( if Narain signs ) Would guess unless we can really sign high quality guys we may hold 1 or 2 scholarships for transfers so that means adding 2 or 3 more HS guys.
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Post by OldSlowWhiteBaller on Jun 4, 2015 7:56:30 GMT -8
the summer is a showcase of most of the guys in the AAU events . Especially those who want to show their offense . not sure how much defense is played . Time for guys to either rise or drop in their ratings . Coaches evaluate the players . Players line up visits . See where there are matches . Blue Bloods still have the reputation of getting to MM and setting up players for NBA , important for most top 50 prospects. So do not be surprised when guys end up there , especially after the HS guys watch the NBA draft. We lose a lot of guys - all three starters up front plus back up center so reloading for 2016 will be very important . During summer Aztec coaches have the guys in SS sessions and evaluate how much guys have improved - Allen and Shrigley and what they think they will have from Kell, Zylan , JH and Jobes , then see what areas we need help the most and what quality HS guys we can actually sign . Bailey at SF/SG to replace Malik ? A C/PF seem to be most important and possibly one more . We have 9 scholarships for 2016 ( if Narain signs ) Would guess unless we can really sign high quality guys we may hold 1 or 2 scholarships for transfers so that means adding 2 or 3 more HS guys. Is that Jobes Wan Kennobe?
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Post by standiego on Jun 4, 2015 8:16:10 GMT -8
My bad, hit the wrong key, should be B. Jones, 2015 Aztec PF/C recruit. not Jobes - . Will be interesting to see what BJ can do for 2015 or as some have suggested if he is not going to get much PT as player 10 or 11 . Play the X game , but Start out 2015 as red shirt( make him active if really needed) , build up muscle , learn the systems on both offense and defense work with the PF/C .so he is ready for 2016 but have 4 years to play .
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