2011 recruits

[Nidaros]

Re: 2011 recruits

Did it occur to you that maybe they're valuing their free education at a school where they can get some more playing time?

I guess I got told.

[RabbitObsessed]

Re: 2011 recruits

Did it occur to you that maybe they're valuing their free education at a school where they can get some more playing time?

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[SDSUAlum08]

Re: 2011 recruits

That seems reasonable, and its a shame they do not value the free education that they would get being on the bench or on the floor. I guess you have to be real old like me to figure that out.

Did it occur to you that maybe they're valuing their free education at a school where they can get some more playing time?

[StefaniGermanotta]

Re: 2011 recruits

That seems reasonable, and its a shame they do not value the free education that they would get being on the bench or on the floor. I guess you have to be real old like me to figure that out.

Right right old folks know everything, you probably have a jitterbug. Really surprised you know what the internet is.

[Nidaros]

Re: 2011 recruits

I wonder if Coach is having trouble recruiting a PG because they don't want to sit behind Wolters for the next 2 years and that's why we're adding the two walk-on PG's that we have.

That seems reasonable, and its a shame they do not value the free education that they would get being on the bench or on the floor. I guess you have to be real old like me to figure that out.

[mitchell]

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Carlson had a scholarship waiting for him after his redshirt year, I don't believe this kid has that. He is like Corey Jacobson & Payton Tivis in that he will have to earn his way to a scholarship but can help the team in practice and possibly limited minutes.

I wonder if Coach is having trouble recruiting a PG because they don't want to sit behind Wolters for the next 2 years and that's why we're adding the two walk-on PG's that we have.

[jackmd]

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This kid is what you consider a 'true' walk-on. Hard nosed kid who will go 100% at all times and do everything you ask of him. He's going to work his butt off for the team and they were short players last year so he'll at minimum fill that role.

For his career at SDSU he'll at worst make a fantastic practice player for the team and stay out of trouble. At best, he'll eventually see a few minutes off the bench as a back-up PG role and play some defense.

He's a walk-on. Can't ask for much more than that. Seems like a good kid. Welcome and best of luck to him.

According to this article he will be a "practice player" or redshirt walk-on like Carlson.

http://www.brookfieldnow.com/sports/120778169.html

Olson, a two-year starter at point guard for coach Mark Adam, will automatically make the team and suit up for all home games, but can't play or can't travel on the road.

If Olson eventually doesn't make the team, he can always transfer and will still have four years of eligibility left.

[SDSUAlum08]

Re: 2011 recruits

This kid is what you consider a 'true' walk-on. Hard nosed kid who will go 100% at all times and do everything you ask of him. He's going to work his butt off for the team and they were short players last year so he'll at minimum fill that role.

For his career at SDSU he'll at worst make a fantastic practice player for the team and stay out of trouble. At best, he'll eventually see a few minutes off the bench as a back-up PG role and play some defense.

He's a walk-on. Can't ask for much more than that. Seems like a good kid. Welcome and best of luck to him.

[joeboo22]

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My info from Google says 9-12 enrollment is 1500 kids, so more like AA
.

thanks. was just guessing off of gym size/attendance

[2002jack]

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watching his highlight video (and yes anyone can look good with a highlight video so I don't take much stock in one). But he looks like a good overall point guard. Saw the court well, played good defense and can shoot. A little undersized and maybe a 1/2 step slow but for a walk-on a good find.

Does anybody know what class this is comparable to in South Dakota. Looked like high A basketball but that is just a guess.

My info from Google says 9-12 enrollment is 1500 kids, so more like AA
.

[joeboo22]

Re: 2011 recruits

watching his highlight video (and yes anyone can look good with a highlight video so I don't take much stock in one). But he looks like a good overall point guard. Saw the court well, played good defense and can shoot. A little undersized and maybe a 1/2 step slow but for a walk-on a good find.

Does anybody know what class this is comparable to in South Dakota. Looked like high A basketball but that is just a guess.

[jacks1]

Re: 2011 recruits

Looks like a great get!

[LakeJack]

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http://www.wbby.com/wbby.asp?pageID=328

2010 WBY Summer Tournament in Plymouth



All-Tournament Team (In alphabetical order)


Alex Olson, 6-1, PG, Class of 2011, Brookfield Central – As competitive and hard-nosed as they come, Olson led Brookfield Central to a 2-2 record with his ability to score, find teammates and defend. Olson is the heart and soul for a Brookfield Central squad many expect to contend for the Greater Metro Conference title next winter.


http://www.wbby.com/wbby.asp?pageID=325

Alex Olson, 6-1, WG, Sr., Brookfield Central
Competes with an edge on both ends of the court … Made perimeter shots and also used his strength, aggressiveness and quickness to get to the hoop and finish … Used toughness and lateral quickness to keep opponents away from the basket … Never seemed to run out of energy or mental toughness … Earned honorable mention all-league honors in the Greater Metro Conference as a junior.

[joeboo22]

Re: 2011 recruits

I think from the signs given from the coaching staff they would like to get into the Milwaukee, Chicago area in terms of recruitment. Over the past 5 years have we had a recruit come out of either metro area? With a recruit coming out of Chicago and from this report a walk-on from the Milwaukee metro, it could help with future recruitment of the area. Now I said the same thing about the Denver area a few years ago when we had 2 recruits and they both have since transfered and we haven't gone back. Though the CMA is a lot larger then the DMA

[filbert]

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Here is a recruit that just verballed today as a preferred walk on. Has anyone seen this young man play?

"Brookfield Central senior guard Alex Olson, a first-team All-Greater Metro Conference and NOW Newspapers All-Suburban selection accepted a preferred walk-on position at South Dakota State University." He is a point guard. Welcome, Alex.

Zach Showalter was the POY this year on that same All-Suburban team . . .