RiseAndGrind Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 For just a senior in high school, Gladson’s self-awareness and intangibles might be his biggest strengths. As a result, the three-star recruit has garnered offers from Brown and SIU Edwardsville with official visits scheduled at Princeton, Missouri, Lehigh and St. Louis University in upcoming weeks. http://theleftbench.com/high-school-recruiting/will-gladson-the-ultimate-anomaly/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheA_Bomb Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Just to clarify the core argument here: Unrealistic optimism when it is applied to Mizzou basketball is ridiculous and we should show outrage whenever it appears. Unrealistic optimism as applied to SLU is not just okay, but necessary to the degree that those who don't agree are "tools." Got it. If they're Mizzou fans regardless of whether they're journalists or not doing the positive spin on something bad, isn't it the same as our fans spinning things positively? We just lack the good fortune of a big journalism school that feeds our local rag. If we had those journalist-cheerleaders at the paper, you'd all love them. I know it's hard to admit when you're being hypocritical, guys, but come on. I'm no Mizzou fan but let's not kid ourselves. Both programs are in the dumps right now and there are people on both sides grasping at any rays of sunshine. Calling out fellow SLU fans by invoking a rival school and telling said SLU fans they a hypocrites = Tool. Just to be clear. No reason to do it and it is a weak comparison you are now double downing on. Message Board Optimist is some how equal to Paid Journalist? Furthermore, last time I checked, the 1 pro-SLU "cheerleader" journalist, Frank C. is often criticized on this board. You're not a SPUMAC fan so stop acting like one. Get on the Billiken Bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 For just a senior in high school, Gladson’s self-awareness and intangibles might be his biggest strengths. As a result, the three-star recruit has garnered offers from Brown and SIU Edwardsville with official visits scheduled at Princeton, Missouri, Lehigh and St. Louis University in upcoming weeks. http://theleftbench.com/high-school-recruiting/will-gladson-the-ultimate-anomaly/ If Gladson had even one good wheel I'd offer him. He's skilled no doubt, and much taller than this article lists him, but he can't move at all. We are grasping at straws if we offer him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Given Mizzou's experience with Ryan Rosburg, I'm shocked they are bringing in Gladson for an official visit. He'd be much better off competing against smaller frontlines, whether it's the A-10 or somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Is Gladson a banger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Is Gladson a banger? No. Passer and jump shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIKNS Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 One thing i find interesting about Gladson is, like Miles Reynolds, plays on a team that has an elite player(top 5 type ), plus other top rated recruits. Same with Davell Roby, but maybe not a top 5, but a nationally ranked team, where he is not the top focus., or even second. I would think Chaminade is going to be a favorite to win a state championship, or at least in the running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 One thing i find interesting about Gladson is, like Miles Reynolds, plays on a team that has an elite player(top 5 type ), plus other top rated recruits. Same with Davell Roby, but maybe not a top 5, but a nationally ranked team, where he is not the top focus., or even second. I would think Chaminade is going to be a favorite to win a state championship, or at least in the running -if they are not the favorite with that roster I would like to see the team that is, granted CCP has not won it, but looking historically what roster from a Missouri high school would compare with the depth and high ranking? Ritter with White, Carrawell and Woods and if Vashon had Kern, McKinney, Gordon, Polk and Shelton on the same team are two that come to mind but I'm not sure those Vashon kids were all together, perhaps there are others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 In the "other teams are getting better too" category. UMass just landed the #62 recruit (ESPN) in the country out of New Orleans. They also landed his 3 star teammate, 6-9 Brison Gresham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Also, not that SLU was still in the running, but Xavier Sneed is going to Kansas State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Also, not that SLU was still in the running, but Xavier Sneed is going to Kansas State. -will be fun to beat the Wildcats next season (16-17) in Chaifetz Arena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doowop Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 -if they are not the favorite with that roster I would like to see the team that is, granted CCP has not won it, but looking historically what roster from a Missouri high school would compare with the depth and high ranking? Ritter with White, Carrawell and Woods and if Vashon had Kern, McKinney, Gordon, Polk and Shelton on the same team are two that come to mind but I'm not sure those Vashon kids were all together, perhaps there are others The 1969 Sumner team with six division one players including Harry Rogers, the 1971 Vashon team and the DeSmet team that had Stiponavich and Cusamano. I don't know if the Vashon team was nationally ranked but the Sumner and DeSmet teams were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 The 1969 Sumner team with six division one players including Harry Rogers, the 1971 Vashon team and the DeSmet team that had Stiponavich and Cusamano. I don't know if the Vashon team was nationally ranked but the Sumner and DeSmet teams were. -were there others in addition to Stipo and Dressler that went D1 from that Desmet team? I don't recall any and the Sumner and Vashon teams are before my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doowop Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 -were there others in addition to Stipo and Dressler that went D1 from that Desmet team? I don't recall any and the Sumner and Vashon teams are before my time I don't remember but I don't think so. Also, I don't remember where Cusamano played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I don't remember but I don't think so. Also, I don't remember where Cusamano played. -I think he played at UMSL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 -if they are not the favorite with that roster I would like to see the team that is, granted CCP has not won it, but looking historically what roster from a Missouri high school would compare with the depth and high ranking? Ritter with White, Carrawell and Woods and if Vashon had Kern, McKinney, Gordon, Polk and Shelton on the same team are two that come to mind but I'm not sure those Vashon kids were all together, perhaps there are others The Vashon teams in 2001 and 2002 were nationally ranked. The 2002 team finished the season ranked #2 or #3 if I remember correctly. Shelton wasn't on those teams, as he graduated in 2000. I had forgotten about Gordon, but he may have been in 2001. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 The Vashon teams in 2001 and 2002 were nationally ranked. The 2002 team finished the season ranked #2 or #3 if I remember correctly. Shelton wasn't on those teams, as he graduated in 2000. I had forgotten about Gordon, but he may have been in 2001. Hey Desmet, do the Spartans have any promising youngsters moving up to varsity this year? Stipo could use the help. The conference schedule is going to be brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 SLU has been checking on Simeon forward Ben Coupet, Jr. He's still growing into his body and is expected to be a big contributor this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 SLU has been checking on Simeon forward Ben Coupet, Jr. He's still growing into his body and is expected to be a big contributor this year. Interesting recruit. Showcased big-time athleticism as a middle schooler and freshman (seemingly most available video is of him dominating kids at that age), but has struggled with consistency since then. He's listed as 6-6 or 6-7 most places but the most recent article I found said he's 6-9 and his dad is a 7-footer. So his inconsistency is probably related to rapid growth into his body, as you say. I think a lot of schools are keeping an eye on him but offers have been slow. Bradley and DePaul offered early, and East Carolina is the only one this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Pretty solid class locally: -Jayson Tatum (Chaminade) - Duke -Tyler Cook (Chaminade) - Iowa -Xavier Sneed (Hazelwood Central) - Kansas State -Zeke Moore (Riverview Gardens) - Saint Louis University -Jordan Barnes (CBC) - Indiana State -Mike Lewis (Chaminade) - Duquesne -Christian Willis (CBC) - Arkansas State -Brendon Gooch (Althoff) - SIU Carbondale -Tarkus Ferguson (Althoff) - UIC -Aaron Cook (Westminster) - SIU Carbondale -Duane Clark (CBC) - UMKC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Here's one more name before I sign off for the weekend: Tim Finke's teammate, AJ Beckett, a skilled 6'9 forward from Champaign Central. Had to sit out last year due to transfer rules. Played a limited schedule during the AAU season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Here's one more name before I sign off for the weekend: Tim Finke's teammate, AJ Beckett, a skilled 6'9 forward from Champaign Central. Had to sit out last year due to transfer rules. Played a limited schedule during the AAU season. Know anything else about him? Very, very little info available. I can gather that he's skinny, a "mid-major-plus" recruit, and waiting to blow up. Did Finke also transfer from Centennial to Central? No transfer rule applied there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Tatum is overrated and his name should not appear on this board again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Tatum is overrated and his name should not appear on this board again Who is Tatum? Does he play basketball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Tatum is overrated and his name should not appear on this board again You loved Tatum in Magic Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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