Adrame Diongue visit
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So, I don't mean to suggest that Smith and Co can't recruit, because I have no real knowledge or opinion on it other than the fact that we've pulled some decent kids the past few years, but...
Why would he even come to Pullman considering the other schools on that list? Or UNLV? Just odd to see us mixed in with KU and UK.
Why would he even come to Pullman considering the other schools on that list? Or UNLV? Just odd to see us mixed in with KU and UK.
Just a guess but Diongue being originally from the same city as Mouhamed Gueye (Dakar, Senegal) probably got us in the door. I have no idea whether Diongue and Gueye actually know each other but with foreign players trust is typically a big piece in recruiting. Maybe there's an international connection (handler) that was involved in placing them at high schools in the US and has continued involvement in their college recruiting?
Plus, while all of us grew up knowing who the blue blood programs are since we were very young, they don't. They don't grow up seeing those programs in the tournament every year and wanting to attend those programs. Gonzaga was able to recruit several great players from out of the country before they became a blue blood program themselves.
Yeah, good point. Lloyd's a great example at GU. Tony Parker was rumored to be going to GU before he decided to go directly to the NBA 20 years ago. What Randy Bennett has done over the years going into Australia. Daugherty all over Europe and a bit in Australia on the women's side while at WSU.
I don't know how it translates with players already in the states, but I have heard in a lot of international cases the player goes where their handler basically tells them to go maybe among a few choices.
Smith has a very good reputation as a great coach, recruiter. He is building WSU into something special. He has had 2 top 43 classes in a row, filled with 4 stars, WSU record setting recruit rankings. He has momentum. WSU/Smith made a NIT final 4 run. 24 wins, etc. WSU has a family atmosphere, not the get shot, distracted atmosphere at bigger city colleges. Smith is truly a super ACE recruiter. Smith has connections to SUPER BIG TIME INTERNATIONAL recruiting. WSU has BIG TIME Assistant coaches like Phelps, Shaw, etc. Like others have said WSU has recruited foreign players like Efe, Gueye, Jaki. If you goto WSU, there is a higher chance that you will get more playing time, developing, going to NBA, etc. Future NBA Hall of Famer, Klay Thompson. Smith gets in on these players first, develops AWESOME relationships with these recruiter causing the recruits to sometimes have more of a friendship, relationship, loyalty, etc. Smith is PASSIONATE, really gets after it, makes 1000's of offers, etc, where eventually someone says yes to Smith. Smith is REAL, GENUINE, HONEST, ETC, and the big time recruits appreciate that.
Smith has proven that the right coach at WSU, can sometimes beat out the blue bloods.
WSU, Smith was in Diongue's top 7. Since he is going to visit Pullman, WSU is probably in Diongue's Top 2,3,4. I think WSU has about a 33% to 43% to 53% chance to get Diongue.
Smith has proven that the right coach at WSU, can sometimes beat out the blue bloods.
WSU, Smith was in Diongue's top 7. Since he is going to visit Pullman, WSU is probably in Diongue's Top 2,3,4. I think WSU has about a 33% to 43% to 53% chance to get Diongue.
I honestly think it is a sign that smith is a good recruiter. Step 1 is always getting in the door!!
We have been all over this guy for years. He played for the Oakland Soldiers. Recruiting is about relationships
Well with Efe gone, WSU, probably went from being in Diongue's top 3,4,5 to now probably being in Diongue's top 1,2, because Smith can now tell Diongue that he will probably be a Co starter, #1 back up at the 4,5 spots(A STARTER if Jackson also leaves.)
And that combined with what 71 said that not only was Smith, WSU probably the FIRST on him, but all over him for years, combined with how Diongue is visiting WSU on Wednesday, all that combined, probably makes WSU a semi somewhat semi favorite to get Diongue.
And that's great. With Efe gone, WSU really needs, Diongue.
Hope WSU gets him, but if not oh well, bummer, hope Smith has a AWESOME PLAN B to him.
And that combined with what 71 said that not only was Smith, WSU probably the FIRST on him, but all over him for years, combined with how Diongue is visiting WSU on Wednesday, all that combined, probably makes WSU a semi somewhat semi favorite to get Diongue.
And that's great. With Efe gone, WSU really needs, Diongue.
Hope WSU gets him, but if not oh well, bummer, hope Smith has a AWESOME PLAN B to him.
I’m not sure it increases or odds of getting him. I always concluded the added boost came from having others on the roster from that geographical location. If their is any displeasure behind Efi leaving it could hurt us. One thing is for sure though. We need him bad!!
I hate to say it but when multiple players transfer out in the same year that were playing there’s usually a story behind it. Let’s hope not..
I'm pretty sure the story is the transfer portal is here, there is a new world order in college athletics, players are taking advantage, and WSU is not alone in the degree of disruption this has created.
100% correct. I wrote the very same thing in another thread before reading your post, Bogusto.
If college athletics is going to become more like pro sports, then maybe schools someday will be able to "trade" their players. Maybe we can send Efe to UO for two freshmen non-starters and a recruit to be named later.
I'm getting less interested in the college game. Apparently I'm too old to adapt.
Glad Cougar
This paying players thing is working out just as i thought it would, college sports is being ruined. Whats next, players dont have to be students or grades dont matter?
