2013 Recruiting

[jackdaniel]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

Not too far if any. As was mentioned many times last year, we were last second basket away from making the sweet 16 with our entire roster being within 500 miles of Brookings. We just need to try to keep improving the quality of girls already in this part of the country as there are plenty of them here.

I think I agree, but one position might need a little expanding out every once in awhile, that's a tall post.There's just not that many to limit yourself to one small geoghaphical region Although there's one, Lathrop-Barnes, a 6' 6th grader at Kennedy (MN) ,don't know what she'll project out at for height (SP?) ,but she's still got years to grow yet.ORU has a 6'5" recruit ,when they get that tall , it puts our 6' 2" post at a little bit of a disadvantage, although, if they aren't very mobile, i think J. Sunnarborg would take her to school.I think a tall post might be good for some styles of play,but i'd take two 6' 2" to 6'3" power forwards who are quick & agile , slashing type, penetrating,forwards who can out manuever a tall , static ,statuesque(SP?) post.Boever and Warkenthien ,types,except a little bit taller.Too bad that basketball is all about height,except at the pg position.

[BTownJack]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

I cannot agree with this thought more. We all know that the Jacks have been a very good program since the move to DI. But, as we have all seen, there is still a lot of room for this team and program to improve. If this team can continue to make runs into the Big Dance, perhaps we will see those blue chippers head our way.

I do have one question. How far out will the coaching staff expand their recruiting to? Granted there are many talented girls in the area, but will the program need to start looking in other areas for a certain type of player to make that move to the next level?

Not too far if any. As was mentioned many times last year, we were last second basket away from making the sweet 16 with our entire roster being within 500 miles of Brookings. We just need to try to keep improving the quality of girls already in this part of the country as there are plenty of them here.

[SoDakJack]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

I think SDSU has been on the verge of being a very "elite" program for quit a while now.All it's going to take to get them there is that first super star to lead them into national prominence, as media hounds love to put ink on paper about gifted athletes.We can already play & win against most teams already.Just my insight from looking thru the blue & yellow colored glasses.Anyway, we get players who compete hard against very tough competition ,& we alway's seem to have a winning record,as well as a winning tradition.....that's a very good "carrot" to dangle in front of future recruits......pun intended.

I cannot agree with this thought more. We all know that the Jacks have been a very good program since the move to DI. But, as we have all seen, there is still a lot of room for this team and program to improve. If this team can continue to make runs into the Big Dance, perhaps we will see those blue chippers head our way.

I do have one question. How far out will the coaching staff expand their recruiting to? Granted there are many talented girls in the area, but will the program need to start looking in other areas for a certain type of player to make that move to the next level?

[JimmyJack]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

The problem is is that she will be getting offers from the top half of all of those confrences you mentioned. I know SDSU is a great women's basketball school, but it would be tough for any girl to turn down offers from some of the very elite programs in the nation in favor of a good mid major.

You're right. But you just never know, do you. Choosing a university is a personal decision and many factors outside of basketball go into it. What's important is that she and her family take the time to figure it out and pick the right situation for her.

[rabidrabbit]

Kerri Young - Possible 2013 Recruit

Moving the serious discussion of this budding athlete here from smack.

[jackdaniel]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

I think SDSU has been on the verge of being a very "elite" program for quit a while now.All it's going to take to get them there is that first super star to lead them into national prominence, as media hounds love to put ink on paper about gifted athletes.We can already play & win against most teams already.Just my insight from looking thru the blue & yellow colored glasses.Anyway, we get players who compete hard against very tough competition ,& we alway's seem to have a winning record,as well as a winning tradition.....that's a very good "carrot" to dangle in front of future recruits......pun intended.

[zooropa]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

Another few years of this success and we can start to discuss it..

I agree SDSU is a few years out.

But we're talking about a HS freshman.

Also, I don't think AJ needs to worry that they haven't played Xavier (for instance)--nor do I think that playing the Xaviers of the world will count as much as playing the Arizona States of the world.

Finally, regarding recruits and top programs: Hannah Strop, who grew up almost in the shadow of the U of M told TV that she 'dreamed' about being a Jackrabbit.... This program is, along with Iowa State, already one of the dominant programs in the region.

[SoDakJack]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

I think that the Jacks are still two or three years away from taking the next step in women's basketball. They made a name for themselves a couple years ago and, to many of the national WBB minds, treaded water this year. It is going to take a 3-4 year run of winning first, and maybe second round tournament games, for the Jacks to make the leap.

IMO, the Jacks are in the Top 10 for mid-majors. But, many of us need to realize that we haven't played some of the better teams. Granted they have defeated Gonzaga and Middle Tennessee St, but they haven't played a ton of the Eastern schools and the Xaviers of the world.

What AJ is doing is spectacular, but to think that it would draw players away from the "bigger programs" is short-sighted. Another few years of this success and we can start to discuss it..

[zooropa]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

they's be the Gonzaga of women's basketball

I'd rather them be the Butler of women's basketball.

I would say that AJ's early early scholarship offer, if true, is an indication of the potential of this kid, as well as a desire to lock her in before the bigger schools come calling.

IMO, SDSU -can- become a program that is not better than 'the lower half' of the Big East/Big 12, but better than all but a couple teams in any conference--and able to go toe to toe with any team anywhere.

Yes, there will always be SD kids that think they *have* to go some place else to make it.

But, unless she lands an offer from one of the top 4-5 schools in the country, she can go as far @ SDSU as at pretty much any other school.

AJ has to get a DVD made with that clip of Sherri Coales saying, "if you haven't watched this team play, you are not a connoisseur of basketball."

[bigticket1]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

The problem is is that she will be getting offers from the top half of all of those confrences you mentioned. I know SDSU is a great women's basketball school, but it would be tough for any girl to turn down offers from some of the very elite programs in the nation in favor of a good mid major. Just the fact that this girl has already been offered a scholarship by a good division one school (SDSU) shows you how good she is. We'd be getting a steal if we could keep her. I'm not kidding anybody when I say when all is said and done she could go anywhere she wants. It's looking like she may be the female equivlent of Mike Miller. She's 5'11", and plays like a guard...if Kerri decides to go play at SDSU, I feel it would cement the Jacks as a dominant girls basketball program and they's be the Gonzaga of women's basketball for awhil if that makes sense, and I hope that happens. But knowing what I know about Kerri, I just really do not see her playing for the Jacks. I hope my instincts are wrong, but I just don't see this happening.

Evaluating high school freshman can be a tricky business - there are many instances where top-rated players at this age turn out to be ordinary college players. This isn't saying that Ms. Young may not develop into a great player,but it is a bit early to predict that all the top schools in the country will be making offers. Good luck to her as she continues to work on her game.

[JACKGUYII]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

I'm sure other factors like the opportunity to play closer to home may enter into this young ladies decision.

[mj4046]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

Jacks have 4 straight years of post season play, 2 Summit League titles (and won the conference tourney in the "off" year. AJ puts together a GREAT OOC, so that Jacks are ready for the conference battles. SDSU is in the top 50 for game attendences, so the players KNOW they are valued. AJ has one of the best winning % of any coach, and he loves to win with regional talent. I'd say that a player's chance of playing beyond the conference tourney is higher here than if at a lower BCS school. SDSU is getting to be a #1 choice over the likes of MoValley, Horizon, lower 1/2 of Big East, Big 10, Big 12, or SEC.

But only winners get selected to play at SDSU. Academically, physically, and mentally, need to be ready to play at SDSU.

The problem is is that she will be getting offers from the top half of all of those confrences you mentioned. I know SDSU is a great women's basketball school, but it would be tough for any girl to turn down offers from some of the very elite programs in the nation in favor of a good mid major. Just the fact that this girl has already been offered a scholarship by a good division one school (SDSU) shows you how good she is. We'd be getting a steal if we could keep her. I'm not kidding anybody when I say when all is said and done she could go anywhere she wants. It's looking like she may be the female equivlent of Mike Miller. She's 5'11", and plays like a guard...if Kerri decides to go play at SDSU, I feel it would cement the Jacks as a dominant girls basketball program and they's be the Gonzaga of women's basketball for awhil if that makes sense, and I hope that happens. But knowing what I know about Kerri, I just really do not see her playing for the Jacks. I hope my instincts are wrong, but I just don't see this happening.

[rabidrabbit]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

Going anywhere you want is great for a young person, but playing for SDSU isn't a shabby option. Two years of NCAA tourney eligibility, two years to the tourney. Being able to play for the Jacks ranks right up with "playing anywhere you want." I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.

Jacks have 4 straight years of post season play, 2 Summit League titles (and won the conference tourney in the "off" year. AJ puts together a GREAT OOC, so that Jacks are ready for the conference battles. SDSU is in the top 50 for game attendences, so the players KNOW they are valued. AJ has one of the best winning % of any coach, and he loves to win with regional talent. I'd say that a player's chance of playing beyond the conference tourney is higher here than if at a lower BCS school. SDSU is getting to be a #1 choice over the likes of MoValley, Horizon, lower 1/2 of Big East, Big 10, Big 12, or SEC.

But only winners get selected to play at SDSU. Academically, physically, and mentally, need to be ready to play at SDSU.

[mj4046]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

I agree, SDSU is a great option, but I would be somewhat surprised/pleased if she took the offer.

[KUlawJack]

Re: 2013 Recruiting (Kerri Young relatives)

I've heard from a very very reputable source that Kerri has already been offered a scholarship. Doubt she'll take it, she'll be able to go about anywhere she wants when all is said and done.

Going anywhere you want is great for a young person, but playing for SDSU isn't a shabby option. Two years of NCAA tourney eligibility, two years to the tourney. Being able to play for the Jacks ranks right up with "playing anywhere you want." I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.