[Paint Touches] Hill shortens list, down to Marquette, Mizzou?

[bilsu]

Yeah, Hill has been very open about the fact that he is having a difficult time making a decision between Marquette and Missouri. It seems like there is much more going for Marquette, but Hill's friend having committed to Missouri already helps their case.

According to the article he still has 5 official visits to take, so there is three or four more weeks before he makes a decision.

[LAZER]

Just last week, Evan Daniels was saying MU has the edge.

Was this an article or a tweet?  I missed that.

[WarriorInNYC]

He's referring to this article here:  http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/college-recruiting/2013/sep/23/ahmed-hill-basketball-star-opens-about-recruitiing/

But the problem with this, even though it was posted yesterday, is that Ahmed Hill himself has already acknowledged that Indiana is out, even though this article still mentions that he has a visit there on 10/4.

Pretty certain this is down to Mizzou and Marquette, though it still may take a few more weeks.

[bilsu]

He's referring to this article here:  http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/college-recruiting/2013/sep/23/ahmed-hill-basketball-star-opens-about-recruitiing/

But the problem with this, even though it was posted yesterday, is that Ahmed Hill himself has already acknowledged that Indiana is out, even though this article still mentions that he has a visit there on 10/4.

Pretty certain this is down to Mizzou and Marquette, though it still may take a few more weeks.

Assuming the article is correct he will be officially Marquette on October 11th. He porbably will not commit before that visit.

[LAZER]

He's referring to this article here:  http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/college-recruiting/2013/sep/23/ahmed-hill-basketball-star-opens-about-recruitiing/

But the problem with this, even though it was posted yesterday, is that Ahmed Hill himself has already acknowledged that Indiana is out, even though this article still mentions that he has a visit there on 10/4.

Pretty certain this is down to Mizzou and Marquette, though it still may take a few more weeks.

It does sound like he is down to Mizzou and Marquette, but he is still taking his visit to IU.

[brewcity77]

It does sound like he is down to Mizzou and Marquette, but he is still taking his visit to IU.

Hill tweeted last week that he is not visiting IU.

[LAZER]

Hill tweeted last week that he is not visiting IU.

I saw an Alex Bozich tweet saying he talked to Hill and he is still planning on going IU on 10/4 despite previously canceling the trip.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I saw an Alex Bozich tweet saying he talked to Hill and he is still planning on going IU on 10/4 despite previously canceling the trip.

Smart man!  If I was a high D1 recruit I wouldn't openly commit until I took all 5 (or whatever) official visits and got the royal treatment and a free trip.  Even if I knew where I was going beforehand.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Hill tweeted last week that he is not visiting IU.

But in the interview posted here he said he might change his mind. He said TC called him right after the tweet and he is still deciding on whether or not he wants to go. But I believe his exact words were "But 9 times out of 10, I'm at least gonna go and check it out."

So I think he takes the trip to Indiana, might as well. But he certainly doesn't seem very excited about it. The article said that Florida/Florida State will most likely round out his official visits. He hasn't officially crossed anyone off, but I think Marquette/Mizzou are definitely the frontrunners.

[bilsu]

When you cannot decide between MU and Missouri the easy answer is to go somewhere else. Buzz has been on him so long he should know whether he wants to play for Buzz or not.

[willie warrior]

Smart man!  If I was a high D1 recruit I wouldn't openly commit until I took all 5 (or whatever) official visits and got the royal treatment and a free trip.  Even if I knew where I was going beforehand.

Hmmmm... Integrity to new levels.

[NotAnAlum]

Smart man!  If I was a high D1 recruit I wouldn't openly commit until I took all 5 (or whatever) official visits and got the royal treatment and a free trip.  Even if I knew where I was going beforehand.

Then you must enjoy going to Time Share Presentations.  If this kid is having as difficult a time as he says he is making a decision between his two finalists the last thing I think he would want would be to listen to someone else try to sell him on why he should chose neither and do something else.  This is not Hawaii in January this is Bloomington in October.  I wouldn't do it, not if I had no intention of seriously considering them.  You'd feel like a real sh*t the whole time you were there.

[GGGG]

Smart man!  If I was a high D1 recruit I wouldn't openly commit until I took all 5 (or whatever) official visits and got the royal treatment and a free trip.  Even if I knew where I was going beforehand.

How exotic do you think these trips really are?

[wadesworld]

How exotic do you think these trips really are?

I'm 24 years old and I still enjoy traveling the country (especially when it's free) and seeing other college campuses, especially their athletic facilities.  When I was 17 years old I had seen Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Washington DC, and Kentucky.  Going to California, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, etc. for free?  Eating good food for free?  Playing basketball against division 1 athletes?  Meeting some cool people?  Watching some cool basketball highlight videos?  That would be a fun way to spend 5 weekends as a 17 year old, if you ask me.

[brewcity77]

When you cannot decide between MU and Missouri the easy answer is to go somewhere else. Buzz has been on him so long he should know whether he wants to play for Buzz or not.

Both programs have their pros and cons. Haith has had some success down there and he would have the opportunity to play with one of his best friends. Marquette's program is not for everyone, nor is Buzz's demanding routine. I have no doubt Hill sees where he would fit at Marquette and that he could have success here, but being closer to home at another successful program with one of his best friends is a lot of drawing power. That said, if he's still torn on the two, I think it speaks volumes as to how strong a relationship Buzz must have built with him.

[jesmu84]

I'm 24 years old and I still enjoy traveling the country (especially when it's free) and seeing other college campuses, especially their athletic facilities.  When I was 17 years old I had seen Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Washington DC, and Kentucky.  Going to California, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, etc. for free?  Eating good food for free?  Playing basketball against division 1 athletes?  Meeting some cool people?  Watching some cool basketball highlight videos?  That would be a fun way to spend 5 weekends as a 17 year old, if you ask me.

Plus, i'm betting it depends on the program. MU? Maybe not so exotic. But Oklahoma St football (and i'm sure other bigtime fball programs) recruits a decade ago?? Total royalty.

[avid1010]

Hmmmm... Integrity to new levels.

yeah...sick of these dang kids taking advantage of these institutions and the ncaa. 

[avid1010]

How exotic do you think these trips really are?

sound like the trips to Oklahoma State used to be pretty impressive. 

that said i pay to visit a new university once or twice a year...love seeing different campuses, catching a guest lecture, checking out the architecture, history, libraries, etc...

[nyg]

Question.   When a recruit goes on an official visit, do their parents go along?  If so, does the recruiting school cover cost?

[GGGG]

I'm 24 years old and I still enjoy traveling the country (especially when it's free) and seeing other college campuses, especially their athletic facilities.  When I was 17 years old I had seen Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Washington DC, and Kentucky.  Going to California, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, etc. for free?  Eating good food for free?  Playing basketball against division 1 athletes?  Meeting some cool people?  Watching some cool basketball highlight videos?  That would be a fun way to spend 5 weekends as a 17 year old, if you ask me.

Yeah maybe that's my problem.  I travel for my job and I'm probably just sick of it, so the thought of flying across the country and spending a night or two just to fly back has no appeal to me.  If I'm going to go somewhere for fun, I want to stay awhile.

[Aughnanure]

sound like the trips to Oklahoma State used to be pretty impressive. 

that said i pay to visit a new university once or twice a year...love seeing different campuses, catching a guest lecture, checking out the architecture, history, libraries, etc...

NERD!!!!

[Blue Horseshoe]

Interesting that Hill thinks of Mizzou as a basketball school.

It is a pretty generic school.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I'm 24 years old and I still enjoy traveling the country (especially when it's free) and seeing other college campuses, especially their athletic facilities.  When I was 17 years old I had seen Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Washington DC, and Kentucky.  Going to California, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, etc. for free?  Eating good food for free?  Playing basketball against division 1 athletes?  Meeting some cool people?  Watching some cool basketball highlight videos?  That would be a fun way to spend 5 weekends as a 17 year old, if you ask me.

Precisely.  Plus, who knows, even if you're 99.9% committing to one school, why not check the others out? Best case scenario you find an even better fit, worst case scenario you get what you described above.  You win no matter what.

[willie warrior]

yeah...sick of these dang kids taking advantage of these institutions and the ncaa. 

Not referring to the kids, Read the quote!!!!!

[Jay Bee]

Question.   When a recruit goes on an official visit, do their parents go along?  If so, does the recruiting school cover cost?

Sometimes. Not everyone has a... traditional family.

Yes, up to two people re: certain costs.... for parents/legal guardians.

If it's a high school coach, for example.. the rules are a tiny bit different. Also, there are a number of nuances... for example.. if you're going on an official and bring your little brother (as long as he is NOT being recruited by the school), he could camp out in your hotel room and that's fine... but the cost of his flight wouldn't be covered.

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On the idea of officials being so magical and wonderful... if you've decided on a school, why take more? Puts kids in an awkward position. Most of these kids have traveled to various cities .. it's not as if they've never been on a plane or seen a million different basketball gyms. And, they don't know what the itinerary is going to be.. will it be fun? Maybe. Some kids like that stuff, some don't...

I think it can be a waste of time for some and that's why they don't take all 5 officials. No big deal. Whatever works for them. Everyone is different.