Damion Lee gives his finalists .... MU is one of them

[brewcity77]

I think we have a better shot than 65-70 of the schools that contacted him 

[wadesworld]

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[Black Swan]

None of his finalists are likely to win the NCAA next year. Arizona and Louisville on paper seem to be able to go the deepest. Marquette and Maryland have good classes coming in. All of us play in great conferences.

Therefore, the question is which school gives him his last best chance to prep for an NBA career. I'd like to think us, but the smart money would likely be on Arizona or Louisville.

Here's hoping I lose... big!

Maryland would be one of my top 3 or 4 teams in the country. If they get this kid and he is as good as his numbers I might make them the favorite.

[jesmu84]

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respect the process?

[wadesworld]

respect the process?

That too.

We have a chance.

[Herman Cain]

We need to convince that he will be the man for us.

[GoldenZebra]

We need to convince that he will be the man for us.

Well, considering that he already knows a top 10 player in Henry will be there, that will be tough. Its been known that Henry expects to be the man next year...

[boyonthedock]

If I were him, and my priority was winning, I'd pick maryland. If I liked winning a lot and the campus being a big factor as well, I'd pick Zona. If I was living a new life after already attending MU, I'd pick Marquette. I'm not particularly optimistic on this front.

[wadesworld]

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[hoyasincebirth]

I'm hearing that he's going to pick Marquette. for what it's worth.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Also Zona fans at least clearly think they know something.

Say hes a lock when Johnson ultimately decides to leave

Welcome to recruiting against blue bloods. Zona fans don't know jack. They just assume that they get every player that they want.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

TAMU Eagle - I'm thinking that my 1 in 7 chance isn't looking weak as a prediction right now.

It's still too low. 1 in 3, IMHO. Never underestimate the power of coaching relationships.

FWIW, I'm more scared of Louisville than I am Arizona.

Sic 'em Wojo!

[wadesworld]

I'm hearing that he's going to pick Marquette. for what it's worth.

I'm feeling somewhat confident about our chances with him.

[Tugg Speedman]

Yeah, and the other thing that struck me is that the article implies a more personal relationship with Wojo as compared to the other teams... Clearly I'm judging this on just a few words, but he went as far as to say Wojo is a "great guy" in addition to his coaching.

Wojo overall has done a hell of a job putting a personal touch on his recruiting. Even without the quote in this article, it's pretty clear he is continuing that trend. I think he relates to kids very well.

That said, I'd choose Tucson if I was in Damion's position. Great program and fun college town feel in a bigger city. With him they'd have to be considered one of the favorites for next year. Hopefully, he's more interested in the underdog story and playing for Wojo.

I've been to UofA many times.  The campus is in a crappy part of town,  The nice section of Tucson is a 20 minute drive from campus.  It's Kenosha (UW Parkside) with nice weather.  

Drexel is an urban campus (Philly, literally right next to Penn).  And it snows in Philly (more than Milwaukee this last year).  If Lee likes urban campuses and does not mind snow (is the answer yes, because he is going to Drexel now), then Louisville and MU are his finalists.  If playing time matters, MU has more than Louisville.

[MU82]

I've been to UofA many times.  The campus is in a crappy part of town,  The nice section of Tucson is a 20 minute drive from campus.  It's Kenosha (UW Parkside) with nice weather.  

Drexel is an urban campus (Philly, literally right next to Penn).  And it snows in Philly (more than Milwaukee this last year).  If Lee likes urban campuses and does not mind snow (is the answer yes, because he is going to Drexel now), then Louisville and MU are his finalists.  If playing time matters, MU has more than Louisville.

I would think his biggest motivator would be to go where Scoopers went.

MU is a lock!

[JakeBarnes]

I would think his biggest motivator would be to go where Scoopers went.

MU is a lock!

This sounds like the job of a Scoop letter writing campaign!!*




* Don't actually do that, it's an NCAA violation to contact him.

[brewcity77]

If Lee likes urban campuses and does not mind snow (is the answer yes, because he is going to Drexel now), then Louisville and MU are his finalists.  If playing time matters, MU has more than Louisville.

Louisville's top four in terms of minutes are gone. They have a promising young point guard and plenty of minutes available. I'm hoping for Lee, but UL's need is as big, maybe even bigger, than our own.

[PGsHeroes32]

Welcome to recruiting against blue bloods. Zona fans don't know jack. They just assume that they get every player that they want.

Absolutely. They definitely have a delusion about them thinking they got everyone in the bag. They also think they already have a better cast to join than maryland(blatant lie).

But saying they actually heard from sources and the confidence left me hesitant they weren't lying.

O well. We will see what happens.

[MU82]

This sounds like the job of a Scoop letter writing campaign!!*




* Don't actually do that, it's an NCAA violation to contact him.

As I am not crazy, I would not orchestrate or participate in a letter-writing campaign to a college or high school kid, anyway.

I'm just hoping Wojo can get Lee in for a visit before he commits elsewhere. As we all know, Wojo gets plenty of coffee because he is a Closer Extraordinaire!!

[PGsHeroes32]

R-E-L-A-X

How many times your planning on posting this?

A message boards main purpose is discussion. It's what's going on here.

You need to R-E-L-A-X

[PGsHeroes32]

I'm hearing that he's going to pick Marquette. for what it's worth.

Lol where are you hearing things?


Gotta say this is just fun either way. Everyone is hearing things. Just glad we got a shot!!

[hoyasincebirth]

Lol where are you hearing things?


Gotta say this is just fun either way. Everyone is hearing things. Just glad we got a shot!!

Recruiting insider with lots of connections. He's not always right, but he tends to only pass on things from good sources.

[PGsHeroes32]

Recruiting insider with lots of connections. He's not always right, but he tends to only pass on things from good sources.

Awesome!!

That at least points towards us being legit in the running which is great in itself.

[The Lens]

He says we're going to be really good next year.  I would think that means Wojo told him we're going to be good next year, which leads me to believe Wojo expects to be good next year.

I like that.

[wadesworld]

How many times your planning on posting this?

A message boards main purpose is discussion. It's what's going on here.

You need to R-E-L-A-X

Remind yourself that I'm the one who first said we were in the running for Lee right before it started becoming public that we were talking to him.  There *may* be more to R-E-L-A-X than just telling you to literally relax...