Grad Transfer to visit WSU

[SaveFerris]

Picked up from a poster on brandx but tweeted from Rothstein. Looks like a SF/PF type at 6-8" and athletic. Apparently has range but his stats were not impressive at 3 points/game for St. John's.

EDIT: Appears he is a PF that likes to shoot the 3. He's had multiple shoulder injuries that cut into his playing time.

 

[ElComanche]

From what is have seen of this guy,i am not impressed. He is athletic but not a great athlete. In Juco ball he averaged 16 pts and 7 rbs. I think that Curtis Allen needs to go. Curtis Allen is either not a good judge of talent or he cannot relate well to recruits. I have seen many other juco players whom teams are recruiting who are better than this guy I saw St Johns play on TV and i was not impressed with their players either athletically or talent wise. i do not remember this guy from the game.The film clips of juco ball were OK but nothing extraordinary.Perhaps they know something i don t but this guy will not help win PAC 12 games.Unless he has really been injured,he is not seen as a great recruit.

 

[ElComanche]

He is a senior and played two seasons of juco ball and one year at St John s.He has one year of eligibility as he was injured during the 2015-16 season. He was classified as a four star juco when he was recruited by the Johnnies. However, he was a reserve on a bad team. He got 6 pts and two rbs in 18 minutes of action against Villanova in a 101-67 blowout by Villanova.They would be better off bringing in a juco from all the ones they are considering.

 

[SaveFerris]

Currently we don't have any seniors on the roster going into next year. Maybe that factors into the thinking of basically bringing in someone they can replace with a better player next year? Williams was headed to Iowa State before signing with St. John's. Apparently showed some flashes but in general a total mystery.

The good grad transfers out there aren't going to give us much of a sniff. They are in too high of demand.

 

[ElComanche]

Well he did get 10 pts and 4 rbs in a 74-73 win over Georgetown. so perhaps he will be a serviceable backup. This would free up a scholarship for the following year as you said.I just hope this does not mean that recruiting is not going well.

 

[SaveFerris]

With 2 spots cleared on the staff why would anyone think recruiting is going well?

 

[ElComanche]

One never knows Hope springs eternal .

 

[jourdand]

At this point and time this would be a very good recruit, just what the doctor ordered a one and done senior with experience in a major conference. Might not be the absolute best player but probably at least close to if not better than Franks and Pollard. We need a solid rebounder which it sounds like he was at least expected to be, plus spread four which Kent likes.

 

[ElComanche]

I doubt hits guy will start. I think he will come of the bench. The PAC 12 is a better conference than the one he played in. Both Franks and Pollard have a higher ceiling than this guy. But he will be a serviceable reserve and hold a scholarship open for next year.

 

[avabob1]

With 3 spots to give this wouldn't be a bad signing. Not really going to help much but we weren't likely to get more than 1 or 2 quality kids at best. Right now we have 5 juniors, 2 sophs, and 3 frosh for next year.

 

[ElComanche]

One thing consistent with most jucos is that they usually are much better during their second year of D 1 ball. So this guy may actually help next year if signed

 

[YakiCoug]

Currently we don't have any seniors on the roster going into next year. Maybe that factors into the thinking of basically bringing in someone they can replace with a better player next year? Williams was headed to Iowa State before signing with St. John's. Apparently showed some flashes but in general a total mystery.

The good grad transfers out there aren't going to give us much of a sniff. They are in too high of demand.

He had some decent offers while in high school (USC, Louisville among them).

http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/st...629/st-johns-commit-darien-williams-juco-wing

 

[ElComanche]

He was also rated as a four star juco when St Johns recruited him. He was projected as a sure starter but that did not happen . Maybe he will be much better in his second year of D 1 basketball?

 

[SaveFerris]

Shoulder injuries and inconsistency have been issues. The brandy site fans have called him a mystery. Shows flashes but also disappears for long stretches when he is able to play.

 

[ElComanche]

Inconsistency is what plagues many juco transfers . The cougs had that with their juco transfers

 

[avabob1]

I would like to see us get him. Better than leaving a spot totally open, or taking a project who then may or may not transfer

 

[ElComanche]

He would be a good pickup at this point. I am not sure what other schools he is considering.There should be a report on his visit in the next couple of days

 

[7ICoug]

With 2 spots cleared on the staff why would anyone think recruiting is going well?

Neither of those guys ever recruited anyone, did they?

 

[ElComanche]

Ernie has been out on the recruiting trail and Haskins has probably been doing so from his home base. I do think it is possible to recruit Seattle.But that remains to be proven.

 

[ElComanche]

It sounds like Williams has other options. He is now considering Conn and Georgia tech.These two programs have a lot more to offer than WSU,except maybe playing time.