Quality Is Job 1 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I think Ramey is going a lot higher than SLU. There are no Tatum-like ties to keep him here. I'm looking forward to the day when top local players won't look down on SLU. I see no reason why SLU can't be a place where local recruits WANT to play, unless they just don't like the city, or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm looking forward to the day when top local players won't look down on SLU. I see no reason why SLU can't be a place where local recruits WANT to play, unless they just don't like the city, or something. This is why I think getting Tatum is so important. He would open doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Also making it to the tourney on a regular bases would help a ton.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Also making it to the tourney on a regular bases would help a ton.. Jumping to the Big East would as well...if that ever happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Jumping to the Big East would as well...if that ever happens. -if for no other reason, and there are other reasons, the local pundits would have to quit blabbing that they have no interest in watching A10 teams which strikes me as particularly offensive when the conf rating has been very good -I get that no one wants to watch coach hurley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm looking forward to the day when top local players won't look down on SLU. I see no reason why SLU can't be a place where local recruits WANT to play, unless they just don't like the city, or something. There's a pecking order in college basketball. Butler made it to two Final Fours. Xavier goes to the Dance every year and has upgraded their conference affiliation. Yet Hamburger All Americans from Indianapolis and Cincinnati still don't choose to go to those schools. That's just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 There's a pecking order in college basketball. Butler made it to two Final Fours. Xavier goes to the Dance every year and has upgraded their conference affiliation. Yet Hamburger All Americans from Indianapolis and Cincinnati still don't choose to go to those schools. That's just the way it is. Xavier doesn't get hamburger all-americans, but they do have a knack for consistently getting players ranked nationally in the 50-150 range. They also have been able to consistently attract some high profile transfers over the years. That's where we need to get with our recruiting to build a program that can sustain success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doowop Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 There's a pecking order in college basketball. Butler made it to two Final Fours. Xavier goes to the Dance every year and has upgraded their conference affiliation. Yet Hamburger All Americans from Indianapolis and Cincinnati still don't choose to go to those schools. That's just the way it is.VERY GOOD point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For-DaLove Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Xavier doesn't get hamburger all-americans, but they do have a knack for consistently getting players ranked nationally in the 50-150 range. They also have been able to consistently attract some high profile transfers over the years. That's where we need to get with our recruiting to build a program that can sustain success.It typically works in reverse order. You sustain success and then you're able to start landing those players on a consistent basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Gordon and Ramsey offered by Illinois too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Xavier doesn't get hamburger all-americans, but they do have a knack for consistently getting players ranked nationally in the 50-150 range. Along those lines, Torrence Watson, if he doesn't have a growth spurt, is our best bet from that trio. Ramey and Gordon project higher than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Safe to say that if we don't land at least a couple of locals from the 2017 and 2018 class, something is seriously wrong with our basketball program.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Gordon and Ramsey offered by Illinois too I hear they have hot tempers and enjoy the culinary arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I hear they have hot tempers and enjoy the culinary arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 The latest on Gordon of Vianney: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1770343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromDaEastSide Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 @coreyevans_10: St. Louis has offered 2018 Team Ramey-Jets United guard Torrence Watson @ny2lasports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 @coreyevans_10: St. Louis has offered 2018 Team Ramey-Jets United guard Torrence Watson @ny2lasports SLU doesn't recruit local players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorB Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Another new name (I think): do not know where else to put this, but Coach Crews and staff are keeping an eye on sophomore to be Kale Catchings, 6'5 W/CBC/St Louis, MO, class of 2018; who will participate in the 2015 CREI in Indianapolis. Kale is nephew of WNBA star Tamika Catchings and grandson of former 76ers and Lakers big man Harvey Catchings, so there is some pedigree. Kale is a rapidly emerging shooter/scorer with long arms and much room to grow -- not sure how big this kid is going to get, but it might be pretty big! I believe has has been in the building on more than one occasion to play pick-up on campus, but I have not yet seen him personally. I know someone close to the situation with him and for now he has genuine interest in SLU; plus he is an outstanding student and great kid. I hope we keep watching him before he blows up in a year or whenever -- CBC will play Chaminade twice this year and I'll be at one of those for sure ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkelsey55 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishdude Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 bump Sure glad I checked to see what the latest is on Billikens.com to read this update. Profound!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 The latest on Gordon of Vianney: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1770343 Anybody know if Gordon has officially transferred to WG yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Anybody know if Gordon has officially transferred to WG yet? Wouldn't nothing be official until the school year starts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Wouldn't nothing be official until the school year starts? I was thinking it wouldn't be so clear cut. Maybe issues with sitting out a year and things like that would keep it from essentially being "finalized". I don't know the mshsaa rules. Also Wasn't sure if there were rumors, that's more of what I meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Great tweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Does anyone know if Platt or Cheaney are at Lindenwood for that AAU tourney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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