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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 10, 2017, 02:36:23 PM »

Wilbourn is going to be a nice addition .   He needs to continue to add muscle but if you watch his high school sr video and contrast that to his 2nd year at CC it's like two different guys.  He has added strength and athleticism. Whether it's being 2 years older or he got in the weight room or both.
We're not at this point going to get a 4 star or 5 star guys so coach needs to finds these overlooked players with upside and I hope he has.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 09, 2017, 09:59:40 PM »

Alex Wilbourn, a 6-11 C from San Diego City College has committed. Long and lean. More of a face up forward than a post up. Seems like he runs pretty well. Should fit the system.

Do you know how many more years of eligibility does he still have at YSU?

He should have 2 years.  He was listed as a sophomore at San Diego CC.

That's 8 new players Calhoun has brought in with one sitting out as a transfer.  This has to be the largest incoming class in YSU history.   These guys are going to need name tags at there 1st practice.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 09, 2017, 09:15:17 PM »

Alex Wilbourn, a 6-11 C from San Diego City College has committed. Long and lean. More of a face up forward than a post up. Seems like he runs pretty well. Should fit the system.

It's like Christmas in May.   Is there any more room at the inn ?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 09, 2017, 02:01:38 PM »

Noe' Anabir from Mesa CC has committed. 6-8 forward. Originally from Switzerland.

Much needed big man.   He only averaged 9pts and 5 reb per game but that's a little deceptive since he only played 17 minutes a game on a team where their leading scorer averaged 13 pts a game while averaging 19 minutes which was the most on the team.  Looks like Mesa cc coach played everyone.

Anabir should get a lot of minutes along with Haygood.  They're are only bigs.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 08, 2017, 09:26:52 PM »

Farmer signed with an agent and is entering in the draft. He's unable to return to college.

Thanks chief,I guess he'll be getting paid over seas.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 08, 2017, 06:50:33 PM »

Anyone think coach Calhoun should go after Tony Farmer 6-7 235 Garfield hts Lee college jc TX ?

I know in 2012 he went to jail on some serious charges but the kid paid his debt and did 2 yrs of juco ball.  Coach has the Cleveland connection but would there be some blow back from the community ?   I know Tressel had a history of some high risk athletes.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 08, 2017, 06:01:02 PM »

Rosie transferri g out too...no doubt in my mind now that Calhoun painted a picture that did not include them...thought they were questionable D1 talents at best...Calhoun and staff know exactly what they are doing...i believe 2 jucos are on their way...this staff has too many contacts to not bring in better talent than the 3 that are leaving

Wow Rosic is gone too.   He was our back up big who was more suited to play on the wing based on his size and euro style of play.   Rosic & Williams both only had one year left so maybe this was mutual ?   Coaching staff has to have a game plan.  If no juco then the frosh will be playing some serious minutes.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 08, 2017, 03:47:16 PM »

I also thought Rahim would excel in this style.   He's going to be a senior so we only had him for this up coming season.   He's a great weak side shot blocker.   We need another big.  Not sure this late in the game there are any bigs out there but Calhoun has showed that he can find players.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 05, 2017, 06:04:01 PM »

I don't think he's a walk-on is he ? Latin Davis leaving freed up another scholly.

Verbalcommits.com lists his status as walk on.    I read on one site that he was ranked the #4 player in the state and on another had him ranked 8th.   anyhow,how often do we talk YSU basketball in May ?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: May 05, 2017, 03:26:42 PM »

It says he's a walk on .   Looks like he has a nice stroke.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: April 29, 2017, 02:16:11 PM »

@JDotson8: Per his Facebook page, one-time Milan basketball standout Latin Davis will be transferring from Youngstown State.

That will be another scholarship with him transferring out. Too bad, I really liked Latin.

I liked Latin too.  He was a little up and down but always thought he would step up his jr and sr year.  Looks like Ferguson is going to get back up minutes behind Santiago.

If that opens a scholarship then we desperately need another big for the upcoming season.  I know they don't grow on trees however we are thin in the paint.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: April 28, 2017, 05:26:54 PM »

The following are YSU basketball commits:
Garrett Covington   6'5''
Jacob Brown           6'9''
Naz Bohannon        6"6"
Michael Akuchie      6'8"
Devin Morgan         5"10"   (must sit out 1st season)

Appears to be a good recruitment class, I don't believe we can have anymore recruits for the 2017-2018 season.
There seems to be a lot of excitement about this class and high hopes on this board, we certainly welcome these new recruits and hope for positive results in the upcoming 2017-2018 season.

I thought that we might have one more since Morgan won't be eligible this season. 

Frosh =Akuchie, Bohannon,Brown,and Covington.  (4)
Soph =Ferguson,Hartfield. (2)
JR = Davis,Haygood,and Morgan (3)
Sr = Santiago,Williams,Rosic,Strollo,and Morse. (5)

That's 14 on the roster.  Not sure Strollo counts for obvious reasons and Does Morgan count this season ?

Should we call the freshman class the ABC men?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: April 27, 2017, 02:30:07 PM »

Love Devin Morgan's video.   He's a scorer but not excited about his .369 shooting %.  Hope he can bring a little Marcus Keene to Beeghly minus the punch.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: April 27, 2017, 02:23:44 PM »

I know a coach who went from a lower level to D1 and was very very successful.   I think his name was Tressel or something like that.   

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Basketball Commits

« on: April 25, 2017, 06:03:43 PM »

jbags,I'm still hoping for someone with a little bit of size to help in the post.  Devin Haygood fills the role but there's no one else on the roster and he gets into foul trouble.