Class of 2020 Patrick Tapé / Columbia Grad Transfer

[Cusefan0307]

I think we should pass...

 

[PauliePeppas]

Meh...

 

[tee1222]

Seems legit

 

[DilemaCuse]

He gooone...


from Duke that is

 

[jdubs30]

Bet Duke is getting someone else so they told the kid to hit the bricks

 

[RF2044]

I’m guessing the commitment didn’t stick? The Athletic had an article talking about his commitment... seemed quick to me. Maybe Duke wanted a better big or Pat was impulsive on the commitment.

Could be -- wouldn't surprise me to see something shift on the Duke side [perhaps a class of 2021 reclassifying, or them getting a much more highly rated prospect with tangible interest, and wanting to clear up space].

 

[Cuse1055]

Bet Duke is getting someone else so they told the kid to hit the bricks

Sounds like typical Duke and K. Kinda hope he comes here now more than ever because you know he’ll want to light into Duke.

 

[RF2044]

Sounds like typical Duke and K. Kinda hope he comes here now more than ever because you know he’ll want to light into Duke.

I'd take him -- like him better than most of the other transfers that have been discussed.

I do like Morgan [and his multiple years of eligibility] more, but I'd take Tape if he were still interested. Still think he lands at Maryland.

 

[cusefan88]

I think Maryland for him. They need a big to start next season. Fit makes sense and the team will be solid.

 

[suclass2014]

Free article on B/R:

Ex-Columbia PF Patrick Tape Reportedly Decommits from Duke Transfer

Columbia transfer Patrick Tape has reportedly reopened his recruitment less than two weeks after making a verbal commitment to Duke...

bleacherreport.com

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Why is this thread still a thing? Are we waiting for him to change his mind? Ha!

I'll see your "Ha!" and raise you a

 

[sdorange]

With Tape not sticking at Duke, he doesn't strike me as a glue guy

 

[orangejunkie]

I think Tape would be an ideal pick up. Possibly could play PF or share minutes at the C position. He would be a great one year bridge that would allow the young centers on the roster Ajak and Edwards, another year to grow their games. It also would allow SU to recruit one of their top target centers currently in high school.

 

[Briancuse]

Alright back in business let's not lose him a second time.

 

[Giants1973]

I think Maryland for him. They need a big to start next season. Fit makes sense and the team will be solid.

Or Ohio state with towns.

 

[RF2044]

Or Ohio state with towns.

I don't see him as being linked to Towns. I think his comments with respect to them being a "package" were only applicable to them both potentially coming here.

 

[Orangefan1]

This is hilarious

 

[FloridaFan]

So, if Mike Hopkins took the last 2 years off from recruiting (I agree with at least 1 year) before he left, why was he able to bring several players (3-4) over the next few years to Washington from our area. He retained his recruiting contacts with several recruits. Who is our major recruiter? Gerry Mc, Adrian Autry or Allen Griffin? Need HC JAB to get more involved. He depended too much on Hopkins.

I know that Boeheim gave Gerry Mc recruiting opportunity for awhile but that has not really paid off (Matt Moyer, Ron Patterson, Bourama Sidibe and Brycen Goodine) yet. Three of the players transferred. Who is the lead for Dior Johnson?

GMac is the lead on Dior iirc

 

[DilemaCuse]

I wonder if Cass Stanley is not declaring as Duke anticipated and scholarship #s crunch forced them to drop Tape

 

[Footey04]

Let’s get this guy and Griffin and we’re in business!!!

 

[upperdeck]

good chance he is waiting to see if the Ivy changes the 5th yr option before end of the year.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

good chance he is waiting to see if the Ivy changes the 5th yr option before end of the year.

 

[reedny]

With Tape not sticking at Duke, he doesn't strike me as a glue guy

Definitely not good for team adhesion. My guess is, with this kid being older and IVY league - he probably started asking for details about his role, his usage, what other players/recruits K has planned for the same position, then bolted when he got the answers. Kudos to him.

 

[upperdeck]

so all those kids are now gonna go someplace if they drop out of classes..

Ivy is just so dumb about some of this stuff.. Not letting the fball kids play playoff games being the dumbest

 

[dasher]

What about the brotherhood?