2007 Recruits

[reveroo]

Re: 2007 Recruits

Oh yea, Brandon Valley beat the Brookings team, it ended up about a seven point game. I think Moss finshed with 17 points!!

[89rabbit]

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http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs...26/1002/SPORTS

Lynx edge 'Cats

By Staff Reports
Argus Leader
PUBLISHED: December 15, 2006
BOYS BASKETBALL

Brandon Valley defeated Brookings 58-53 in boys ESD conference basketball action Tuesday night in Brookings.

Three Lynx players scored all but two of the team's points as center Derrick DeZeeuw led the way with 21 points. Dale Moss had 18 points and Jack Ridgway added 17.

Brandon Valley led 30-18 at halftime and 47-35 after three quarters.

For Brookings (2-1, 2-1 ESD), Phil Workman scored 16 points and Stephan Livingston had 13.

The Bobcats are at Washington tonight and Brandon Valley hosts Watertown on Saturday. . . . (read more)


Go State!

[Jacked_Up]

Re: 2007 Recruits

The Jacks are three years into the transition, close to conference affiliation and unexpectedly have two or three more scholarships to hand out. Unlike the past couple of years, there isn't a lot of uncertainty about the future status of players. Coach Nagy and his staff have their best opportunity in probably four years to bring in some talent. Good thing, because the need remains great. The Rabbits have been under-manned every season since the transition began. Williams and Callahan are promising young talents. Moss and the recruit from Sioux City are a good start for next year. But there's a long way to go.

[SDHoops]

Re: 2007 Recruits

Some recruiting updates:

Ethan Freeman from Urbandale Iowa who drew some early interest from the Jacks has accepted an offer from Truman State.

Brady Fairbanks-Cass Lake-Bena Minnesota 6'4 Guard who played for Minnesota Glory AAU has been getting interest from SDSU. Averaged over 28 points per game in High School.

James Granstra-Southwest Star Concept-Minnesota 6'10 Center played in the distinguished Minneapolis Howard Pulley Summer Leagueand one of the top shot blockers in Minnesota is looking primarily at Cornell,SDSU and NDSU. Has visited all three schools and hopes to make decision soon.

Cass Lake-Bena senior Brady Fairbanks is one of the state's best scorers and hardest workers. He has his Panther team gunning for a state tournament bid after missing on their attempt last season. Fairbanks averaged 28 points a game last year and is getting solid interest from colleges.

Quick chat with Brady Fairbanks

Ryan James
MinnesotaPreps.com Staff



Brady will make his college choice in the spring

Ryan James: What are your expectations coming into the season as a top five ranked team?

Brady Fairbanks: My expectations for this season are very high! I have been waiting to play my senior season for a long time and now it is here and I am very excited. I also expect to be in the state tournament competing for a class A state title.

RJ: How is Cass Lake-Bena looking as a team coming back?

BF: We will be quick and have some height, but we do lack a serious low post presence. We have four players that return with big game experience, and a group of talented underclassman that are looking to turn some heads this season.

RJ: What are some of your goals for this coming season?

BF: My main goal is to win that state championship. I am also looking to have fun, win some games, and never stop running (game or practice). Then trying to find that right fit for me, college wise.

RJ: What are you looking to do for college next year and what are some of your options?

BF: I decided to wait until the spring to sign. I have gone on some visits and had a very good time. I can play with a few of the teams from the NSIC and also the NCC, but I'm also getting the phone calls and stuff from a few Division one schools. The schools contacting me include Air force, Northern Colorado, Colorado State, Chicago Loyola, Northern Florida and South Dakota State. We will just have to see how the season goes, but I am very confident with my team and also my self to excel this year. I appreciate your time and thanks again Ryan for everything that you and the other staff at Preps and the Breakdown do for MN basketball

[thebluehatman]

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Sam Willard, a 6-foot-8 senior from Pierre, will play basketball at the University of Pacific next fall. He averaged 15 points and nine rebounds to help the Governors finish second in the State AA last season. Pacific lost to Boston College in overtime in the first round of the NCAA tourney last season.

http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aber...s/15967759.htm
I didn't see this posted so I thought I would update.

[vantage]

Re: 2007 Recruits

The Jacks are three years into the transition, close to conference affiliation and unexpectedly have two or three more scholarships to hand out. Unlike the past couple of years, there isn't a lot of uncertainty about the future status of players. Coach Nagy and his staff have their best opportunity in probably four years to bring in some talent. Good thing, because the need remains great. The Rabbits have been under-manned every season since the transition began. Williams and Callahan are promising young talents. Moss and the recruit from Sioux City are a good start for next year. But there's a long way to go.

Article on "the recruit from Sioux City" . SDSU coach Larson was in attendence.

http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/arti...580018a3ed.txt

[89rabbit]

2007 Recruits

Very nice story, good post vantage. You gotta love the way the story starts:

http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/arti...580018a3ed.txt

Heelan wins battle of MRAC co-leaders, 61-53
Crusaders top North for sixth win in a row

By Terry Hersom Journal sports editor

These are the nights when it takes no imagination to see why Clint Sargent has already nailed down an NCAA Division I basketball scholarship.

Scoring 20 of his game-high 25 points in the second half Tuesday night, Sargent propelled Bishop Heelan to a 61-53 victory over city rival North in a battle of Missouri River Activities Conference co-leaders.

A 6-4 senior, Sargent is playing the point guard role for the first time this winter. However, he is certainly no stranger to the "closer'' role.

"Clint's strongest point is the way he finishes games,'' said Heelan Coach Tom Betz. "The end of games is when he kind of rises up. He did that for us last year, too. There were probably seven times he had 20-plus in the second half.'' . . . (read more)


Go State!

[NightHawk78]

Re: 2007 Recruits

Where are we sitting at for schollies and our roster next year? Correct me if I make an error here.

Senior
Loney - forward (scholarship)
Casey - guard (walk-on)
Wipf - guard (walk-on)

Junior
Cadwell - guard (scholarship)

Sophomore
Callahan - guard (scholarship)
Yackley - forward (walk-on)
Williams - forward (scholarship)
Basset - forward (scholarship)
Engen - center (scholarship)

Redshirt Freshman
Cordova - forward? (scholarship)
Hoogeveen - guard (walk-on?)

Freshman
Moss - guard? (scholarship)
Sargent - guard? (scholarship)

According to my calculations, that would give us four (or three) scholarships to work with, recognizing the fact that two slots need to be left open for the verbals commitments for the 2009-10 season.

[thebluehatman]

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A name that I had heard in the past is Oak Hill Academy's Red Team D.J. Murray a 5'8" Guard from Houston, TX. Oak Hill has 2 teams. The Gold team which is nationally ranked on a yearly basis and the Red team which stays in state more often.

[jackrabbit1979]

Re: 2007 Recruits

Where are we sitting at for schollies and our roster next year? Correct me if I make an error here.

Senior
Loney - forward (scholarship)
Casey - guard (walk-on)
Wipf - guard (walk-on)

Junior
Cadwell - guard (scholarship)

Sophomore
Callahan - guard (scholarship)
Yackley - forward (walk-on)
Williams - forward (scholarship)
Basset - forward (scholarship)
Engen - center (scholarship)

Redshirt Freshman
Cordova - forward? (scholarship)
Hoogeveen - guard (walk-on?)

Freshman
Moss - guard? (scholarship)
Sargent - guard? (scholarship)

According to my calculations, that would give us four (or three) scholarships to work with, recognizing the fact that two slots need to be left open for the verbals commitments for the 2009-10 season.

I would think atleast two JUCO players would fit nicely next year as their scholarships would then be up as our two Madison recruits would be coming to campus. Good timing for all. If the maximum is thirteen, that would mean we would potentially have four full scholarships still available for next year. Is that right?

[Jacks02]

Re: 2007 Recruits

Where are we sitting at for schollies and our roster next year? Correct me if I make an error here.

Senior
Loney - forward (scholarship)
Casey - guard (walk-on)
Wipf - guard (walk-on)

Junior
Cadwell - guard (scholarship)

Sophomore
Callahan - guard (scholarship)
Yackley - forward (walk-on)
Williams - forward (scholarship)
Basset - forward (scholarship)
Engen - center (scholarship)

Redshirt Freshman
Cordova - forward? (scholarship)
Hoogeveen - guard (walk-on?)

Freshman
Moss - guard? (scholarship)
Sargent - guard? (scholarship)

According to my calculations, that would give us four (or three) scholarships to work with, recognizing the fact that two slots need to be left open for the verbals commitments for the 2009-10 season.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't Casey have earned a scholarship by now?

[EQguy]

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I don't think he needs one. I believe he has other scholarships or grants that pay his schooling.

[89rabbit]

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[quote author=NightHawk78 link=1131660049/210#217 date=1167973126]Where are we sitting at for schollies and our roster next year? Correct me if I make an error here.

Senior
Loney - forward (scholarship)
Casey - guard (walk-on)
Wipf - guard (walk-on)

Junior
Cadwell - guard (scholarship)

Sophomore
Callahan - guard (scholarship)
Yackley - forward (walk-on)
Williams - forward (scholarship)
Basset - forward (scholarship)
Engen - center (scholarship)

Redshirt Freshman
Cordova - forward? (scholarship)
Hoogeveen - guard (walk-on?)

Freshman
Moss - guard? (scholarship)
Sargent - guard? (scholarship)

According to my calculations, that would give us four (or three) scholarships to work with, recognizing the fact that two slots need to be left open for the verbals commitments for the 2009-10 season.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't Casey have earned a scholarship by now?
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It is my understanding that Casey's finacial needs are being fully met without the use of an athletic scholarship (as are Yackley's).  

It is my understanding that on our current team we have 4 "Walk-ons". Two were invited but will not need an athletic scholarship because their school is being paid for by non-athletic means (I will call them non-traditional walk-ons), one was an invited walk-on (whom I would guess would like to compete for an athletic scholarship which I will call an invitee), and one is a traditional walk on (a kid who wants to be on the team but will not be competing for a scholarship, I will classify this type as "traditional&quot.

Mackenzie Casey & Blake Yackley are the non-traditional

Ryan Hoogeveen is the invitee and is red shirting

Troy Wipf is the traditional

From what I can tell they all seem to be doing a fine job for State given their talent levels and realistic expectations. It seems to me that our Walk-on program is strong.


Go State!

Go State!  

[Jacks02]

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Just wondering if Cadsev or anyone else can chime in on Emmanuel Yuyada from Roosevelt and what type of player/prospect he is. He seems to be improving all the time and is starting to put up some really nice pts/rebounding numbers. I've never seen the kid play but from what I understand he is a big and athletic guard. I'd think the fact that he has been playing basketball for such a short time that he would still have some more upside in his game if he has alot of athletic ability.

Thoughts anyone?

[thebluehatman]

Re: 2007 Recruits

It sounds like we're letting James Granstra make the decision on his own as we haven't been pursuing him too much lately. Garrett's brother has only gotten NDSU, SDSU, and a few D-2 schools to extend offers to him. And Momma Williams really would like Jamal to come down here. That's the updates I have heard.