Franchise_08 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 "An Althoff team with Tilmon and Liddell would be scary good. I would love to see that matchup against this year's Chaminade team." Nope another blow out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 A WG v Althoff game in the near future would be as good as it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 A WG v Althoff game in the near future would be as good as it gets. That is true, Webster should be real good this coming season. Are they easily the top team in St. Louis (MO side) next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I definitely think so. Their flaw will be depth. But any time you have a 4/5* big and a 4 star guard you have a good chance at state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I definitely think so. Their flaw will be depth. But any time you have a 4/5* big and a 4 star guard you have a good chance at state. I think SLUH should be pretty good again as well. I am sure the entire MCC is thrilled to finally have Tatum gone (4 time conference POY). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 So what are the realistic chances that Ford gets commitments from either Tilmon or Goodwin? I wonder how many of the local recruits are viewing the hiring of Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUDrew Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 SLUH only graduating one starter from a final four team. They also beat Webster fwiw They will be in the mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 So what are the realistic chances that Ford gets commitments from either Tilmon or Goodwin? I wonder how many of the local recruits are viewing the hiring of Ford. I don't think we are even in the conversation for Tilmon and if he commits to Illinois fairly soon that might take us out of the conversation for Goodwin as well (giving the Illini a nice class of 4 2017 in state studs). I don't think we had any shot at Goodwin with the prior coaching staff, so Ford could at least get us back in that race since he apparently has some interest in staying home and playing at SLU. With the talent in the state over the next few seasons, bringing in Ford at this point in time could at least give us a shot with some kids who we likely had no chance with under the previous staff (it sounds like we did a really poor job of establishing relationships locally). It will be interesting to see how Ford attacks recruiting. Will he be going after top 100 type recruits and compete against high-major programs or will he target that next tier of recruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 According to Bernie's online column about the hiring, Ford once brought in a top 35 recruiting class to Eastern Kentucky. With his past recruiting success and the amount of high level recruits in the area over the next few years, I bet Ford is going to be shooting for some of them. He may not be successful getting them, but I bet he will give it a shot, especially after hearing him talk about wanting to keep local kids home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 According to Bernie's online column about the hiring, Ford once brought in a top 35 recruiting class to Eastern Kentucky. With his past recruiting success and the amount of high level recruits in the area over the next few years, I bet Ford is going to be shooting for some of them. He may not be successful getting them, but I bet he will give it a shot, especially after hearing him talk about wanting to keep local kids home. My question was meant beyond local players since I think it should be a given that SLU will make a run at the top local recruits. We will find out fairly quickly how Ford is doing recruiting in the state (and right across the river) with some studs over the next few years including (just listing the players I am finding within a few minutes): -2017 - Michael Porter, Jeremiah Tilmon, Jordan Goodwin, Jared Ridder, David Sloan (KY kid who played with the Eagles), Alonzo Verge (IL kid who played with the Eagles), Javon Pickett, Brandon McKissic -2018 - Bol Bol, Carte'Are Gordon, Jontay Porter, Courtney Ramey, Torrence Watson, Fred Thatch, Elijah Farr -2019 - Marcedus Leech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 this seems like sidetracked thread but our incoming local guy 3rd team all metro! course some primo players ahead of him but man we should be getting first teamers from area and only if they're good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Gotcha, ChosenOne. With Majerus not focusing on the top local recruits much, that's what I thought you were referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRN Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 My question was meant beyond local players since I think it should be a given that SLU will make a run at the top local recruits. We will find out fairly quickly how Ford is doing recruiting in the state (and right across the river) with some studs over the next few years including (just listing the players I am finding within a few minutes): -2017 - Michael Porter, Jeremiah Tilmon, Jordan Goodwin, Jared Ridder, David Sloan (KY kid who played with the Eagles), Alonzo Verge (IL kid who played with the Eagles), Javon Pickett, Brandon McKissic -2018 - Bol Bol, Carte'Are Gordon, Jontay Porter, Courtney Ramey, Torrence Watson, Fred Thatch, Elijah Farr -2019 - Marcedus Leech It looks like Goodwin is waiting until after next season to make his choice. That gives Ford more time to recruit him. http://www.bnd.com/sports/high-school/prep-basketball/article69671597.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromDaEastSide Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 It looks like Goodwin is waiting until after next season to make his choice. That gives Ford more time to recruit him. http://www.bnd.com/sports/high-school/prep-basketball/article69671597.html Crews/Platt hated to fish, but Travis Ford loves to fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 7'0 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Is Ferguson D1 worthy. If so, offer them both. Can't believe Crews and Platt dragged their feet on this kid. Then again it's not so hard to believe. Would takng a dad and his son fishing in your bass boat be against the NCAA rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Is Ferguson D1 worthy. If so, offer them both. Can't believe Crews and Platt dragged their feet on this kid. Then again it's not so hard to believe. Would takng a dad and his son fishing in your bass boat be against the NCAA rules? If not against the rules any recruit and father would be welcome to fish out of mine, the crappie and bass fishing at LOZ is on. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Is Ferguson D1 worthy. If so, offer them both. Can't believe Crews and Platt dragged their feet on this kid. Then again it's not so hard to believe. Would takng a dad and his son fishing in your bass boat be against the NCAA rules? I think Ferguson is signed with University of Illinois-Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Is Ferguson D1 worthy. If so, offer them both. Can't believe Crews and Platt dragged their feet on this kid. Then again it's not so hard to believe. Would takng a dad and his son fishing in your bass boat be against the NCAA rules? Ferguson would be our best player right now. Unfortunately he is a senior and signed to go to Illinois Chicago. Crews completely ignored him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUDrew Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Ferguson would be our best player right now. Unfortunately he is a senior and signed to go to Illinois Chicago. Crews completely ignored him No disrespect to the kid, but if a senior in high school who is going to play college ball at UIC would be our best player right now, then we are in even poorer shape than I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRN Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 No disrespect to the kid, but if a senior in high school who is going to play college ball at UIC would be our best player right now, then we are in even poorer shape than I thoughtHe signed with UIC during the early signing period. If he would've waited he likely would have much better offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_arete Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 7'0 250 Just from the looks of that, I doubt he'll be a Travis Ford-type of player. I'm expecting a resurrection of Spoonball with Ford where we'll have undersized big men who can run the court. Actually, this type of team can thrive more than back in the day with the game changing so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 For you locals, what local '17 players should Ford go after hard in order of priority? Also, w/Groce on the hot seat don't you think guys like Goodwin and Tilmon might be in play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRN Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 For you locals, what local '17 players should Ford go after hard in order of priority? Also, w/Groce on the hot seat don't you think guys like Goodwin and Tilmon might be in play?I'd start with both Goodwin and Bateman at Althoff. They fit into Ford's style of play.Goodwin said in an article last week he's not deciding on a school until AFTER next season. So, he's still in play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 For you locals, what local '17 players should Ford go after hard in order of priority? Also, w/Groce on the hot seat don't you think guys like Goodwin and Tilmon might be in play? If Groce lands Goodwin and Tilmon, his seat will cool down just enough for U of I to ensure those guys don't de-commit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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