wgstl Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, VeniceMenace said: Good grief, why oh why is SLU stuck with a beat writer who ignores recruiting updates? That rag ran an article from Dave Matter the other day about some kid from Bowling Green who decided AGAINST Mizzou, then Matter proceeds to list others receiving offers.... Even a lower D1 team, SIUE, receives way better coverage on recruiting progress than SLU...we learn of five players with offers: https://www.theintelligencer.com/sports/article/MEN-8217-S-BASKETBALL-Barone-making-the-calls-15195417.php Thank God for Frank Cusamano, Earl Austin and Pistol. Don’t leave out carter, he’s been a huge asset for us folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 25 minutes ago, wgstl said: Don’t leave out carter, he’s been a huge asset for us folks Stu' s done a bit for us too. Sweet Lou likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 11 hours ago, almaman said: Stu' s done a bit for us too. He usually simply tweets what he read from Carter or others. He is almost always well behind the news. That being said, I am done with expecting him to do an on going quality job. VeniceMenace likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 12 hours ago, wgstl said: Don’t leave out carter, he’s been a huge asset for us folks Carter has been awesome. I hope he sticks around for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorB Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 one spot remaining: How the scholarship is used remains uncertain. The NCAA could influence that decision if it votes to allow transfers to become immediately eligible. “Everything is on the table right now,” Ford said. “We’re looking at a little bit of everything — guys who can help us. There’s nothing specific at this point.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I would like to see a transfer inside big with 2 years eligibility for that last scholarship, but only if the NCAA decides to grant non-Grad transfers immediate eligibility when the decision is made in May or early June. I think Ford is waiting on this decision to fill that last scholarship. Advantages: 1) Immediate eligibility to help fill a need for a NCAA Tourney potential team, 2) Quality of the player could be potentially very high, starter level, 3) Keeps it going. Great team next year and with a replacement for French in place for the following season on another loaded team. Yes, SLU loses its big three but has a very nice roster in place even with those guys graduating, 4) Reduces the stress of having to bring in another big class in 2021. There are three already and a Grad Transfer makes it four, 5) Adds a second Junior in the mix somewhat evening out the classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Looks like Dusan isn’t coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdscott24 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 19 minutes ago, SLURadioBoy said: Looks like Dusan isn’t coming here. He'll get minutes there right away that he wouldn't get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Graham Ike off the board to Wyoming. Whoever gets this last scholarship is almost certainly going to be someone we haven't been recruiting very long, a name we don't know yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, Pistol said: Graham Ike off the board to Wyoming. Whoever gets this last scholarship is almost certainly going to be someone we haven't been recruiting very long, a name we don't know yet. Or Udeze from Wichita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchise_08 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Frank Cusumano just said that Phil Russell will be taking our final scholarship. GBL_Bills, NextYearBill, BuiltFordBills and 3 others like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Franchise_08 said: Frank Cusumano just said that Phil Russell will be taking our final scholarship. Would have preferred a big but I like this signing. Let's open up that Vashon pipeline!* *assuming Frank the tank has confirmed this and isn't just farting out of his butt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Slu let the dogs out? said: Would have preferred a big but I like this signing. Let's open up that Vashon pipeline!* *assuming Frank the tank has confirmed this and isn't just farting out of his butt Not ideal but sounds like we'll be getting an instant 40% 3 shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 19 minutes ago, Franchise_08 said: Frank Cusumano just said that Phil Russell will be taking our final scholarship. get a mask for Pitbull stay 6' away but party like it's 1999 CBFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 i love it CBFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, NextYearBill said: i love it Team harmony with Russell, another 3 point threat, weaver’s replacement, could be a better substitute at the point than Jacobs leaving Jacobs open to choose dribble drives for a slam dunk or a 3 point shot. Outside shooting will not be an issue with the team. NextYearBill likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I’m all for this. I understand that in theory, a big that could contribute may be a greater positional need, but those guys are getting picked over and if Russell has the ability to be a bigger contributor than some project big man, I think it’s a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 The Chap Daddy doesn’t seem so certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slu let the dogs out? Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Just now, billikenfan05 said: The Chap Daddy doesn’t seem so certain. This is why I always put an asterisk next to Frank's reporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGB91 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 God love Frank but he is prone to jump the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliesBy40 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 No inside info but it seems like Russell wants to commit but doesn't have a committable offer at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, AGB91 said: God love Frank but he is prone to jump the gun. This may be true, but I think Frank does have sources/connections that would put him in good position to know what’s going on. I think he knows people in or around Vashon, and I speculate that he gets some of his intel from Ford directly. I also think that Carter gets info from some member of the staff, though more likely an assistant or basketball ops staff member. Who knows who will be correct in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinert310 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I’ve always been a “I’ll believe it when it’s official” type of person (following MLB trade deadlines for so long has made me skeptical of even the most realistic rumors). I’m sure both Frank and Carter BOTH have reliable sources . Sometimes stuff just happens, changes, falls through. Not concerned At all at this point, but any news on Andre signing? slufanskip likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach314 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Phillip wants to come but unless something changed this week he hasn't been in contact with anyone on the coaching staff. And as @BilliesBy40 stated...Russell doesn't have an offer. Bills_06 and Reinert310 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 -this page, in this thread page 129, is fascinating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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