2013 Recruiting

[SDHoops]

Re: 2013 Recruiting

As a fan, I really liked Chynna Stevens' game from Clark/Willow Lake. If she had a consistent three point shot like Wark, I'd swear they were the same players!

[SDSUAlum08]

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I think what SDSUAlum08 writes is the "conventional wisdom" but that does not make it true. I recall well a good friend I grew up with, talking to my oldest son about college choices. This fellow noted that where one gets their undergrad education is not as critical as how one achieves in undergrad -- getting good grades and being a well-rounded student (participate in some activities etc.). He said Ivy League grad schools had their radar out for student from places like SDSU -- it helps the Ivies claim the great diversity they have and they know that students who performed well at places like SDSU are great students and great people. That friend who made those comments tragically passed away a few years ago from cancer. He was a Watertown guy who got his undergrad at USD and finished his doctorate at Stanford and for many years was an outstanding economics professor at Harvard. They used his textbook.

Incidently, I know a couple who are both Purdue grads (Purdue IS a great school) and their two sons are at SDSU--they're very pleased with the education their sons are receiving at State.

We'll agree to disagree. I don't want to muck up this thread.

[filbert]

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i have no idea if this girl would have any interest, but, a gal to watch is kira larson, finishing her sophomore year from fargo north. 6'3" and still growing (at least that's the last i heard---actually, she's hoping to be 6'5" before she's done growing!). rebounding machine! offense not bad either. participates in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. in fact, her school won the nd state championship in bb. also, just a few weeks ago, she set a record at 5'9" in the high jump. i know her father graduated from sdsu. actually tho, it wouldn't surprise me if she goes "big time" in one of those sports. imo, she is/will be that good.

I watched four teams in Indianapolis that would, I think, be highly interested in a 6'3" + WBB player with real skills . . . not to say such a player would not look fabulous in yellow and blue . . .

[krak-r-jacks]

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i have no idea if this girl would have any interest, but, a gal to watch is kira larson, finishing her sophomore year from fargo north. 6'3" and still growing (at least that's the last i heard---actually, she's hoping to be 6'5" before it's all said and done!). rebounding machine! offense not bad either. participates in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. in fact, her school just won the 2011 nd state championship in bb. also, just a few weeks ago, she set a record at 5'9" in the high jump. i know her father graduated from sdsu. actually tho, it wouldn't surprise me if she goes "big time" in one of those sports. imo, her potential is that high. "ATHLETE" stamped all over this girl.

[krak-r-jacks]

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Most "verbal commitments" are looked at as someones "word of honor" to commit to a particular school.Just about all recruits honor thier commitment and sign their LOI.I'm confident Miss Young thought long and hard before deciding that SDSU was the place she wanted to futher her education ,and where she wants to play basketball.Welcome to the Jackrabbit nation,looking forward to watching her develop academically as well as on the court.Go Jacks!

agree 100% jd---i have followed recruiting in a number of sports, and, i know kids changing their mind isn't "rampant" but, it does happen enough that every now and then it sends a "message board" into a tizzy! i was/am thrilled about Young's verbal! i fully expect her to sign. thrilled, but, still a bit hard to shake that "cautious" bone.

[jackdaniel]

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Most "verbal commitments" are looked at as someones "word of honor" to commit to a particular school.Just about all recruits honor thier commitment and sign their LOI.I'm confident Miss Young thought long and hard before deciding that SDSU was the place she wanted to futher her education ,and where she wants to play basketball.Welcome to the Jackrabbit nation,looking forward to watching her develop academically as well as on the court.Go Jacks!

[krak-r-jacks]

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There is no comparison between these two cases. Ostarello never verballed to SDSU. Sure, a verbal is not an absolute guarantee. But we haven't had any problem with women basketball players pulling out of a verbal, so I believe when AJ and staff get a verbal from an incoming junior, we can bank on her being a Jackrabbit.

true, no verbal---but, there are plenty of cases out there where verbals change colors, just sayin---bet most feel better once they put their name on the dotted line.

[Jacks#1Fan]

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yep. that's what i was pointing to---practically 2 years before we know for sure.

just to use osterello as an example---all i read/heard about her was how she wanted to be a jackrabbit (allegedly)---wore jackrabbit gear, had room decorated in jackrabbit stuff. we all know how that turned out. NOT comparing young to her---i think y'all get my point.

There is no comparison between these two cases. Ostarello never verballed to SDSU. Sure, a verbal is not an absolute guarantee. But we haven't had any problem with women basketball players pulling out of a verbal, so I believe when AJ and staff get a verbal from an incoming junior, we can bank on her being a Jackrabbit.

[JackJD]

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I understand, but there is a difference between the two schools. Saying that you received a Big Ten education is something that employers pay attention too. It does depend on the major, but the majority will get you a step ahead out of school. Now if it was an SEC school, I wouldn't be saying the same thing. Your dog could get accepted to those schools.

I think what SDSUAlum08 writes is the "conventional wisdom" but that does not make it true. I recall well a good friend I grew up with, talking to my oldest son about college choices. This fellow noted that where one gets their undergrad education is not as critical as how one achieves in undergrad -- getting good grades and being a well-rounded student (participate in some activities etc.). He said Ivy League grad schools had their radar out for student from places like SDSU -- it helps the Ivies claim the great diversity they have and they know that students who performed well at places like SDSU are great students and great people. That friend who made those comments tragically passed away a few years ago from cancer. He was a Watertown guy who got his undergrad at USD and finished his doctorate at Stanford and for many years was an outstanding economics professor at Harvard. They used his textbook.

Incidently, I know a couple who are both Purdue grads (Purdue IS a great school) and their two sons are at SDSU--they're very pleased with the education their sons are receiving at State.

[filbert]

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Do you suppose that the Young verbal is responsible for this AJ tweet yesterday:

Another great day to be a Jackrabbit!!

Or are maybe other good things happening? AJ doesn't tweet very often, it seems. Hope springs eternal . . .

[krak-r-jacks]

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You can't "sign" until your Sr. year.

yep. that's what i was pointing to---practically 2 years before we know for sure.

just to use osterello as an example---all i read/heard about her was how she wanted to be a jackrabbit (allegedly)---wore jackrabbit gear, had room decorated in jackrabbit stuff. we all know how that turned out. NOT comparing young to her---i think y'all get my point.

[el_presidente]

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Has this been posted yet? I didn't find it anywhere so sorry if it is double posted. Anyways per the Young conversation a few days ago- Kerri Young has verballed to the Jacks

http://www.argusleader.com/article/2...news|text|Home

[zooropa]

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Saying that you received a Big Ten education is something that employers pay attention too.

For a few years, maybe. But by the time you're 30, it shouldn't really matter where you were 8 years earlier--maybe an Ivy league diploma has a longer shelf life, but I'd certainly be more interested in recent work and professional references/credentials...

Now if it was an SEC school, I wouldn't be saying the same thing. Your dog could get accepted to those schools.

No doubt:

[jackdaniel]

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There won't be very many of our current players left do to graduation when she joins the team.Now that we are big time in sports, it would be nice to have a scholarship chart to examine.

[LakeJack]

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wow. that would be fantastic!

i still like to see the "signature", tho. not a slam at anyone at all---anybody that follows college recruiting knows what i mean.

You can't "sign" until your Sr. year.