Class of 2018 SF/PF Robert Braswell (SC) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

[Ryand877]

I believe he is visiting today.

 

[rrlbees]

Junior and senior year Southerland.

He had to be a freshman and sophomore before he was a junior and senior. I don’t think anyone believes Braswell is a finished product and would provide Southerland junior/senior production this year as a freshman.

 

[albanycuse]

He had to be a freshman and sophomore before he was a junior and senior. I don’t think anyone believes Braswell is a finished product and would provide Southerland junior/senior production this year as a freshman.

That’s not what I said. Ill take a jr and sr yr southerland.

 

[rrlbees]

That’s not what I said. Ill take a jr and sr yr southerland.

I’ll take a freshman southerland with the potential to have a similar career arc. That’s what I’m saying.

 

[albanycuse]

I’ll take a freshman southerland with the potential to have a similar career arc. That’s what I’m saying.

I’ll take a Damone Brown.

 

[pfister1]

I’ll take a Damone Brown.

I’ll take a Dome Foam please.

 

[RF2044]

I believe he is visiting today.

Here's hoping we hear some good news quickly.

Would like to lock up Braswell / Osunniyi this week, so that our coaches can begin focusing all of their efforts on the classes of 2019 / 2020.

Love the athleticism of both of those players. Clearly, these are both long term plays, but I wouldn't be surprised to see both of them as 2+ year starters. They're both good athletes, and they both have intriguing potential despite the ratings.

 

[Gotothehole]

Any news on how the visit went? Also what is the prediction here

 

[310Pigpen]

It's past noon and there's STILL no commitment from this kid? Fire the staff.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

I just appreciate the staff trying to land someone(s) so late in the game. I don't think anyone would be suprised if JB was like "hell with it, we'll just roll with what we got"

 

[rrlbees]

I’ll take a Damone Brown.

Me too

 

[rrlbees]

Any news on how the visit went? Also what is the prediction here

A good time is being had by all.

 

[Janner]

A good time is being had by all.

How are players skills evaluated on a visit? I don't know the rules on this but it would seem pretty important, especially in a situation like this where the prospect has very little film or AAU experience.

 

[RF2044]

How are players skills evaluated on a visit? I don't know the rules on this but it would seem pretty important, especially in a situation like this where the prospect has very little film or AAU experience.

Players often end up playing some pick-up ball with the current members of the team [although coaches cannot attend, otherwise this would be viewed as a "work out"].

Last year, Marek did this and the coaching staff was impressed with his shooting, and his chemistry with the other players -- just for comparison -- and the coaches decided that they wanted him, based upon that impression. Not suggesting that he wouldn't have gotten an offer without that first impression, but it did work in his favor.

To be honest, I think that 99.9% of the time, the skill assessment is done prior to the visit, and that the coaches would already have a much stronger handle on prospect capabilities than the fanbase would.

 

[Gotothehole]

It's past noon and there's STILL no commitment from this kid? Fire the staff.

Where is this coming from? Asked a question that's it

 

[310Pigpen]

Where is this coming from? Asked a question that's it

Just sarcasm on my part

 

[Gotothehole]

Just sarcasm on my part

Got you

 

[Shark58]

I'm expecting both kids to sign before the ribs arrive at the table at DinoBBQ

 

[moqui]

I'm expecting both kids to sign before the ribs arrive at the table at DinoBBQ

 

[rrlbees]

How are players skills evaluated on a visit? I don't know the rules on this but it would seem pretty important, especially in a situation like this where the prospect has very little film or AAU experience.

What RF said

 

[moqui]

i would think that the assessment has been done before offer is made. they are not going to pull his mom out of work & bring them up here to then say "never mind"

 

[orangemass]

Seal the deal

 

[kcsu]

How about a little one on one with Bris followed by a game of horse with Gmac

 

[albanycuse]

Players often end up playing some pick-up ball with the current members of the team [although coaches cannot attend, otherwise this would be viewed as a "work out"].

Last year, Marek did this and the coaching staff was impressed with his shooting, and his chemistry with the other players -- just for comparison -- and the coaches decided that they wanted him, based upon that impression. Not suggesting that he wouldn't have gotten an offer without that first impression, but it did work in his favor.

To be honest, I think that 99.9% of the time, the skill assessment is done prior to the visit, and that the coaches would already have a much stronger handle on prospect capabilities than the fanbase would.

You know that coaches are watching from somewhere.

 

[Noexcuse]

You know that coaches are watching from somewhere.