2009-10 Recruits

[91jack]

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This is an interesting debate. I tend to agree with Cadsev. He named off 5 players that should be on SDSU's radar. I think they could help SDSU. White(if 100%) and Fiegen are good ball players. They will fit in on SDSU's team. If SDSU loses the top 1 or 2 players each year, players 3-6(or so) could fit at SDSU and make the team better. They have enough talent and have the attitude to play at SDSU.
I think the main problem has been retaining players. If you get the local kids, they will stay at SDSU. The problem with players leaving was at an all-time low and it won't be that way again(hopefully). I'm not saying just get local players but there is enough talent in the state to compete in the Summit. I think that the red-shirt year helps all players. It's not just players from here that the extra year helps. If you look at most of the good mid-major programs, they have several upperclassmen. There are a few that play underclassmen but not many.
SDSU's team now is a lot more athletic than it was the last few years of DII. I think this team doesn't quite shoot as well(that's my main knock on the team). Micheal and Moss are extremely athletic and they play their rolls. Micheal will break the press and press. Moss will play hard nose defense and rebound. I like both players. Could you imagine Moss if he could nail the 3, with his rebounding and defense?

[NorCalJack]

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Terry has some information on our lastest addition to the roster here. Sounds like he will have to sit out the year. Maybe someone could comment about his playing abilities, since I have never seen him play.

The top portion of the article is about the wrestling team and the bottom of the article talks about the latest addition to the Men's BB team.

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[jack power]

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Quite frankly,i don't care if we get recruits from South Dakota or Mars. As long as they have talent, are good students, and represent the University well, is good enough for me.

[SF_Rabbit_Fan]

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Terry has some information on our lastest addition to the roster here. Sounds like he will have to sit out the year. Maybe someone could comment about his playing abilities, since I have never seen him play.

The top portion of the article is about the wrestling team and the bottom of the article talks about the latest addition to the Men's BB team.

Don't forget to hit that "Recommend" button.

Go State!!!
Go Jacks!!!

Dwight has a similar skill set to Ben Beran out of high school, except his jumper could use some work and he could be a bit more explosive off the floor. Sitting out a year will be good for him to gain some muscle. I think he is a lefty, for what that's worth.

[bub94]

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And just a reminder to everyone, "Midnight Madness" is this coming Friday.

[JACKGUYII]

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I'm confident the Jacks coaches will continue to recruit the players in the state who can contribute. I have heard there is frustration over our inability to attract more out-state minority players to Brookings.

[Jacked_Up]

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I look forward to Midnight Madness, even if it starts at 10 p.m. ... Dwight Pederson, the walk-on from Sioux Valley and USF, should be a nice addition for next year's squad.

[SF_Rabbit_Fan]

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Is Midnight Madness free admission?

[Cadsev]

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Cadsev...I've noted in other posts that I appreciate your insight into the relative abilities of prospective athletes...and I've found those insights to be responsible and accurate.

Having said that, while I agree with most of your post...I don't believe the phrase "SDSU has failed miserably" (in keeping top athletes in state) to be very appropriate. Transition to Division I, particularly in men's basketball, is, indeed, "hell". Certainly your statement wouldn't have been accurate before the move, as pointed out by the athletes we kept in state by your own post. In the early going of the transition, SDSU, indeed, was unable to recruit some of the top in-state talent. You point out that we have made inroads lately in that area. I think "failed miserably" is way too harsh and instead, "has been unable in the move up" is far more accurate IMHO.

Ok...."failed miserably" might be harsh (insert apology here) but losing out on Tveidt, Willard, Templeton, Martin, Paulsen, Smith and Finley doesn't fare well for SDSU. They land a majority of these athletes and the past five years is much different. They have signed the best prospective athletes in the 2009 and 2011 classes. No idea who will emerge as the 2nd best in the 2010 class but based on position need really don't know if the state would offer someone in the class of 2010. Therefore, it's conceivable the athletes might come from out of state to fill the need. Thats my point in saying lately the tide is turning and they are landing kids earlier in each class. 2012 is way too early to tell who would be DI level athletes but there are a few good candidates in state that the staff I'm certain will follow the next three years.

[joeboo22]

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As far as recruitment in the past, I think what Nagy did wrong was not going hard after them, but I think he was trying to do something a little bit different by going after a little more shady guys or more risk players and trying to reward the benafit and it failed.

But at the same time, I think he was right to go after White and Feigen when they were young. I think hes signed some good players to expand on. And I think he is targeting the right type of kids. I understand that people are frustrated but I think that a lot of it isn't so much with the recruits its keeping them for a couple of years and building on from it with chemistry and team work. Something I think we will see this year for the first time in awhile.

As far as the kid from Sioux Valley, I watched him at the state tournament and it was odd, because he looked like a kid that had the D-I tallent with out the D-I game, I guess you could say. I think with a redshirt year he could become a help to the team, but its just a guess.

[bub94]

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Is Midnight Madness free admission?

yes it is. I think in the past they have asked for food donations but I don't think that is the case anymore. I might be wrong. I checked the SDSU website and there wasn't anything on there about Midnight Madness. I know last year it did not cost so I am going to say it doesn't again this year.

[JACKGUYII]

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What is the status of Dusty Tetzlaff? Who is recruiting him and what are his strengths and weaknesses? At 6'7 is he more of a post player or mobile enough to play on the outside? I was also curious if Sophmore verbal recruit Zach Horstman has the frame to add some more height?

[Jacked_Up]

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How about track star and Drake transfer Jared Vlastiun? He could be a welcome addition to the basketball team in another season or two, given the Jacks' ongoing size challenge. Vlastiun would certainly have jumping ability.

[JimmyJack]

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yes it is. I think in the past they have asked for food donations but I don't think that is the case anymore. I might be wrong. I checked the SDSU website and there wasn't anything on there about Midnight Madness. I know last year it did not cost so I am going to say it doesn't again this year.

I'm going to bring a pair of new shoes for Coach Nagy's Samaritan's Feet project. If anybody else is interested, you can donate shoes or money (the shoes should be new, size 3 to 9).

[91jack]

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Quite frankly,i don't care if we get recruits from South Dakota or Mars. As long as they have talent, are good students, and represent the University well, is good enough for me.

I agree completely. I was just saying that South Dakota does have a few players every year that are solid players at the mid-major DI level. I've talked to Michael and Kai and they are fine young men. Keep bringing in players like them and SDSU basketball will be fine.