Diamond Stone

[GGGG]

Yep.  The fact Stone was playing minutes from Wojo's house, Wojo was already there earlier to watch Heldt, and then left before Stone's game to catch dinner at the Highland House pretty much says all you need to know.

Unless they are teaming up to pull the wool over everyone's eyes...

[The Lens]

I do not subscribe but I heard that a solid poster on the IWB premium board says he coming to MU.

[brandx]

But google sorts links based on activity ... so which school is showing him the most love?

Not really - maybe back in the old days.

[wadesworld]

I do not subscribe but I heard that a solid poster on the IWB premium board says he coming to MU.

That's an oxymoron.

[The Process]

I do not subscribe but I heard that a solid poster on the IWB premium board says he coming to MU.

Any movement on Flight Tracker? #DoneDeal

[mug644]

I do not subscribe but I heard that a solid poster on the IWB premium board says he coming to MU.

#donedeal

[Texas Western]

Good Morning guys.
Yesterday I went to see Diamond at Concordia University, they were playing Tosa West.
There were less people than the game at the Al, but not substantially less.
We were sitting behind the team's benches, towards the middle towards the top.
When we sat down we were near a pro-Diamond crowd.
Towards the end of the second quarter, my friend began engaging in discussion with the person next to him.
I got up to use the bathroom, running in to someone I knew, I returned to my seat at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
I could see my friend speaking with the person next to him the entire 3rd quarter.
I was disappointed I didn't see any D1 coaches at the game, at least none I recognized.
Afterwards we went out to dinner at the Highland House.
When we sat at dinner, my friend told me that he was speaking with someone very close to Diamond.
My friend referred to this person as Diamond's "handler", although he didn't know the exact relationship, whether it was his father or grandfather or what, the guy was a black male in his 60s with grayish hair.
He said that they got to talking about the decision-making process.
The man told my friend that at home they have a grid of about ten to fifteen schools with abouttwenty categories, things like coaching staff experience, university life, how the big men interact with coaches...
They go through and discuss each of these items on a regular basis, so this grid is in flux. They will watch a team and then update the grid.
This man told my friend that there is a lot to take in and they are going to take their time making a decision.
The second part of this, is that when we were arriving at Highland House, I ran into Wojo who was leaving.
I was told by the person I ran into at halftime that Wojo was at Concordia earlier in the evening watching Matt Heldt.
So these are my takeaways:
1. Diamond is undecided and taking his time, I give him credit for this, wish I'd done my homework and done the same.
2. Wojo was there to see a signed recruit, but didn't stay to see someone who is undecided.
3. There are games tonight at Concordia 6pm Rice Lake, 7:30pm Neenah
4. There is a big difference between high school and D1 talent

Very interesting report. Glad to hear the family is thinking this through in a thoughtful way. I still think that we have a chance to recruit Diamond. We offer a lot of positives as a school that are important to parents . In addition. If Luke continues to perform well, I think that will speak volumes to our staff's ability to coach Bigs which the Stone family has consistently said is important. Also Duane's success and leadership role will be a big factor. Your point 4 is a very good one.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Yep.  The fact Stone was playing minutes from Wojo's house, Wojo was already there earlier to watch Heldt, and then left before Stone's game to catch dinner at the Highland House pretty much says all you need to know.

I can't blame Wojo for dining at the Highland House.  mmmm....highland house.

[Marquette Fan in WI]

I wanted to add one more thing to the post I wrote yesterday but originally forgot to include it. My friend asked the person he was speaking with about Duane Wilson and if Duane factored into the decision at all. The "handler" (I don't like the term but will use it here anyways) said that "Duane is his own person" and (I'm paraphrasing here) that you can't make decisions based on other people.

[GGGG]

I do not subscribe but I heard that a solid poster on the IWB premium board says he coming to MU.

That's not what was said.

[The Lens]

That's not what was said.

Ok. I had a friend text me that "so and so" posted a MU insider told him Stone to MU.  I recognized the poster from long ago on Dodds / Ahoya as a level headed guy who usually had good info on MU admin (not hoops but admin, inner workings, planning). 

I don't feel like posting the posters handle bc I don't pay for IWB. I figure what I'm doing now is a good advertisement / tease for IWB.

[Jay Bee]

Set in Stone? Five-star center closing in on decision
Sporting News
November 6, 2014
By Brian Flinn

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2014-11-06/diamond-stone-decision-date-wisconsin-maryland-uconn-ok-state-scouting-report

Diamond Stone tweeted out on Wednesday that he will be making his college decision on Nov. 21. The date is actually two days after the early signing period ends, so it is clear that he's ready to wrap up the recruitment process and settle on a team.

@Diamond_Stone33  November 21st I will make my college decision

BTW, this was idiotic. If you were ready to wrap up the "recruitment process and settle on a team", you'd do so during the early signing period and sign, I'm really a badger fanl?

[4everwarriors]

I can't blame Wojo for dining at the Highland House.  mmmm....highland house.

With the bread he makes, cat shoulda chowded down at Joey Gerard's, aina?

[Tugg Speedman]

BTW, this was idiotic. If you were ready to wrap up the "recruitment process and settle on a team", you'd do so during the early signing period and sign, I'm really a badger fanl?

I agree

The larger point is in early November he said the decision was going to be November 21 (even though it was two days after the signing period ended).  Then on Nov 21, no decision, no explanation, silence.  Only days later did his dad say they needed more time.  No reason was given (he doesn't have to give one).

After this don't attack those that think he's picking another school not previously mentioned (UK? MU?) or he has problem with grades.  This sequence begs many to think this is the case.

[4everwarriors]

I can't blame Wojo for dining at the Highland House.  mmmm....highland house.

Bet you get wood over the Chancery too, aina?

[The Lens]

Bet you get wood over the Chancery too, aina?

Wojo shoulda played here, coulda hit some Millie's Spaghetti Factory.

[ATWizJr]

That's not what was said.

So, what was said? Or is this just a tease?

[Jay Bee]

Bet you get wood over the Chancery too, aina?

Took a few broads on dates there back in school. There was some dish I loved.. forgot what it was.

Whatever was in their drinks helped me close some deals. Thanks, Chancery!

Also.. re: Diamond.. last time I thought about it (long ago), UCONN made a lot of sense to me. But, no idea. I do think he's a tremendous talent and a potential face of a program.

[GGGG]

So, what was said? Or is this just a tease?

He clarified it.

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=44640.msg682541#msg682541

[brewcity77]

So, what was said? Or is this just a tease?

Stuff shared on premium boards should stay there or out undermines the purpose of the board.

[Wojo'sMojo]

Stuff shared on premium boards should stay there or out undermines the purpose of the board.

Yeah, you know there's a reason people pay for that premium board. They are privy to things like #donedeal

[warriorchick]

Took a few broads on dates there back in school. There was some dish I loved.. forgot what it was.

I'm pretty confident you didn't love any of the dishes you took to Chancery. You just told them you did.

[keefe]

Stuff shared on premium boards should stay there or out undermines the purpose of the board.

Who the f uck cares if it undermines a collection of ill-informed rumors? #donedeal

[keefe]

Took a few broads on dates there

What, back in your Rat Pack days when you were runnin' with The Sammer, Dino, Joey, and The Chairman of the Board?

[keefe]

Yeah, you know there's a reason people pay for that premium board. They are privy to things like #donedeal

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