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I have to respectfully disagree with this statement, filbert.
I remember all the hoopla about the twins from Mitchell choosing to go to a Texas school. They were supposed to be the hottest b-ball players in the state at the time. SDSU played them twice and both times they were shut down by SDSU guards that were quicker and played better defense. SDSU won both those games.
After two years (most thought it would take only one) they came back to SD to play dII ball at usdII. AJ doesn't always want the "best player" in the state unless they are really big or really quick. They have to be able to run the court, share the ball and play defense. Everyone is capable of shooting the ball or they wouldn't be playing at the DI level.[/quote]
Just a couple points of clarification:
1. A DI player transferring to another DI school has to sit out a year. If they transfer to a dII or lesser divsion there is no penalty. That is one of the reasons why usdII has been able to acquire several DI transfers in the last couple of years. One of the advantages of them remaining dII.
2. I do not believe you can determine a "best player in the state" in a "team" sport. A lot has to do with the overall success if the team, the quality of the rest of the players on the teams, the quality of the opponents and the attention given to the player by the media.
3. I believe (and it has been demonstrated by A.J.) that Johnston and Mellum look at the players athleticism not their (or their teams) press clippings when deciding who to add to the team.
All the players mentioned are very fine players and outstanding individuals. I wish all of them much success except when they play SDSU. I trust A.J. and Laurie's judgment when it comes to recruiting top quality players. Go Jacks.
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JBNJBQ
Originally posted by JBNJBQ
I remember all the hoopla about the twins from Mitchell choosing to go to a Texas school. They were supposed to be the hottest b-ball players in the state at the time. SDSU played them twice and both times they were shut down by SDSU guards that were quicker and played better defense. SDSU won both those games.
After two years (most thought it would take only one) they came back to SD to play dII ball at usdII. AJ doesn't always want the "best player" in the state unless they are really big or really quick. They have to be able to run the court, share the ball and play defense. Everyone is capable of shooting the ball or they wouldn't be playing at the DI level.[/quote]
Just a couple points of clarification:
1. A DI player transferring to another DI school has to sit out a year. If they transfer to a dII or lesser divsion there is no penalty. That is one of the reasons why usdII has been able to acquire several DI transfers in the last couple of years. One of the advantages of them remaining dII.
2. I do not believe you can determine a "best player in the state" in a "team" sport. A lot has to do with the overall success if the team, the quality of the rest of the players on the teams, the quality of the opponents and the attention given to the player by the media.
3. I believe (and it has been demonstrated by A.J.) that Johnston and Mellum look at the players athleticism not their (or their teams) press clippings when deciding who to add to the team.
All the players mentioned are very fine players and outstanding individuals. I wish all of them much success except when they play SDSU. I trust A.J. and Laurie's judgment when it comes to recruiting top quality players. Go Jacks.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
JBNJBQ
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