Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

[albanycuse]

This has me puzzled..I get all the Yukon talk because hes close to the school and has been on campus a bunch. But we have been considered one of the front runners for awhile now and all of a sudden hes considered a long shot?

Don’t listen to him.

 

[moqui]

Akok is? Lol. Might let JB know

might want to let kook know, too. jb's system is built for a guy like him, and he knows it.

 

[Cusesky8214]

"It has to be
Isaiah Stewart
. While the value of
Will Baker
cannot be understated, it is primarily a two-team race with UCLA and Texas, so the domino effect is not as great. With Stewart, things are a bit different thanks to the slew of top name programs in the mix.

Stewart just visited Kentucky this weekend and has already tripped to Washington. He may decide between those two in the coming weeks. He could also stretch it out and consider the schools he has visited unofficially -- Syracuse, Duke, Michigan State, Villanova and Indiana.
For those that miss, they would obviously pursue other options and also place an even greater priority on its remaining targets.
If Stewart picks Washington, the effects will be felt at several program. Kentucky needs at least two frontcourt players;
Jaden McDaniels
,
Oscar Tshiebwe
,
Vernon Carey
and
James Wiseman
become even more prudent for their long-term success. Duke needs to get Carey; Michigan State must get Carey or Trayce Jackson-Davis; Syracuse needs Akok Akok, John Bol Ajak or Quincy Guerrier; Villanova might just be playing with house money; lastly, Indiana needs to get Jackson-Davis.

Stay tuned because one domino like Stewart going down changes the entire dynamics of things this fall."

 

[jr4750]

[Syracuse needs Akok Akok, John Bol Ajak or Quincy Guerrier;]

This is interesting when I think back to a post saying that if we get QG, we will not get AA. Can't remember who said that, but it may make sense from a PT perspective, unless AA is ok being a 5 for us. It would be a crowded front court next year with both alongside EH, MD, RB, and somewhat possible OB.

 

[Todoubled23]

[Syracuse needs Akok Akok, John Bol Ajak or Quincy Guerrier;]

This is interesting when I think back to a post saying that if we get QG, we will not get AA. Can't remember who said that, but it may make sense from a PT perspective, unless AA is ok being a 5 for us. It would be a crowded front court next year with both alongside EH, MD, RB, and somewhat possible OB.

Wouldn't we slot Q at the 3?

 

[moqui]

Wouldn't we slot Q at the 3?

no reason we can't take both if they both sign, I'd expect to see a forward rotation of marek/quincy/akok guard rotation of jalen/elijah/buddy

 

[TinyManInside]

"It has to be
Isaiah Stewart
. While the value of
Will Baker
cannot be understated, it is primarily a two-team race with UCLA and Texas, so the domino effect is not as great. With Stewart, things are a bit different thanks to the slew of top name programs in the mix.

Stewart just visited Kentucky this weekend and has already tripped to Washington. He may decide between those two in the coming weeks. He could also stretch it out and consider the schools he has visited unofficially -- Syracuse, Duke, Michigan State, Villanova and Indiana.
For those that miss, they would obviously pursue other options and also place an even greater priority on its remaining targets.
If Stewart picks Washington, the effects will be felt at several program. Kentucky needs at least two frontcourt players;
Jaden McDaniels
,
Oscar Tshiebwe
,
Vernon Carey
and
James Wiseman
become even more prudent for their long-term success. Duke needs to get Carey; Michigan State must get Carey or Trayce Jackson-Davis; Syracuse needs Akok Akok, John Bol Ajak or Quincy Guerrier; Villanova might just be playing with house money; lastly, Indiana needs to get Jackson-Davis.

Stay tuned because one domino like Stewart going down changes the entire dynamics of things this fall."

Interesting that Evans views Washington as a serious player for Stewart. I know he and Nahz Carter are really close but no one was taking UW seriously even as of a week ago.

 

[JazzNC]

Interesting that Evans views Washington as a serious player for Stewart. I know he and Nahz Carter are really close but no one was taking UW seriously even as of a week ago.

If Hop winning the Pac12 coach of the year award wasn't enough to say he's legit, landing Stewart would be massive for Washington and Hopkins. If Stewart doesn't come to Syracuse, I'd much prefer Hop to land him than the Pukies and Paypal Cal.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Hes already taken 2 officials...why so quiet on his visit schedule? Not much chatter on how his recruitment is going and what's next for him.

 

[cbcuse3]

In today’s FBI testimony it was reported LaLumiere paid Bowen’s Dad $2k per month. The price for Stewart is too high for us. See ya IS.

 

[Cusesky8214]

In today’s FBI testimony it was reported LaLumiere paid Bowen’s Dad $2k per month. The price for Stewart is too high for us. See ya IS.

Makes you wonder why he chose to go out there for school...

 

[Pearl309]

I am officially all. hands. off. Stewart

But that’s just me

 

[Cusesky8214]

Duke or kentucky bound

 

[gmacfor3]

Duke or kentucky bound

I’ve been told that Hopkins and Washington made a huge impression on Stewart, so much so that they are now a major player in this recruitment. I for one think that if he isn’t going to Syracuse, there is nowhere else I would rather see him go than to UW and play for Hop. I hope Hop kills it out west and comes back to coach the cuse when JB retires.

 

[Jake]

Washington is definitely a possibility here.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Washington is definitely a possibility here.

And just like that Brian Snow put in a Crystal Ball pick for him to Washington.

That would be quite the coup for Hop.

 

[SoBeCuse]

And just like that Brian Snow put in a Crystal Ball pick for him to Washington.

That would be quite the coup for Hop.

Indeed!

 

[HoustonCuse]

Is no one backing off Stewart now that it is public record that La Lumiere is dirty? I know he got there after the coach who definitely paid players was gone, but can anybody else explain why a kid from Upstate NY shuns the NEPSAC and other established places to suddenly go to a prep school in Indiana that previously nobody on Earth had ever heard of?

 

[cuse10]

Is no one backing off Stewart now that it is public record that La Lumiere is dirty? I know he got there after the coach who definitely paid players was gone, but can anybody else explain why a kid from Upstate NY shuns the NEPSAC and other established places to suddenly go to a prep school in Indiana that previously nobody on Earth had ever heard of?

They'll deal with the consequences later. Ethics are few and far in between at this level.

 

[orangefog]

Is no one backing off Stewart now that it is public record that La Lumiere is dirty? I know he got there after the coach who definitely paid players was gone, but can anybody else explain why a kid from Upstate NY shuns the NEPSAC and other established places to suddenly go to a prep school in Indiana that previously nobody on Earth had ever heard of?

Maybe he’s a big Beauty and the Beast fan.

 

[JLine]

Would be great to see him land in Washington. I’d really love for Hop to become a national power.

 

[Orangefan1]

Would be great to see him land in Washington. I’d really love for Hop to become a national power.

I wouldn’t

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[dasher]

I wouldn’t

Why would you not a former player/captain, ass't coach and lover of our program to not be super successful?

 

[JLine]

I wouldn’t

Weird, but alright. Wish Hop nothing but success unless it’s against us. He gave everything he had to the University. Grateful for everything he did, and he’s a great guy.