2021 Recruiting

[Da_Lucky_One]

Basketball Recruiting - Battle for Georgia: Five-star Jabari Smith headlines standouts

Jabari Smith headlines the standouts from the Battle for Georgia.

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It’s become really, really hard to score for opposing wings going up against Kaleb Washington. Not only is he 6-foot-7 with a long wingspan, he slides his feet as well as just about any wing in the class. That’s a lethal combo that will make him a potential all-conference caliber defender at the next level. Along with that, he’s become more confident attacking the rim and doesn’t settle for jumpers as much anymore, although he can make them at a pretty good clip. Alabama, Clemson, Dayton, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Missouri and several others have been involved here.

Kaleb Washington JUNIOR Small Forward Florida A M

Kaleb Washington - Small forward for Florida A&M on Rivals.com

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Given how some freshman tend to struggle defensively, finding one who has an interest in playing defense works well in regards to getting early playing time at Miami under Coach L. He would be a good big wing, which always works well in Coach L's system.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Interesting. I didn't see that coming.

 

[JB7-FTW]

Interesting. I didn't see that coming.

Haven't been on here too often but seeing interest from another 4 star is always a good thing. Not too impressed by the film but building the DMV connection is definitely important.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Haven't been on here too often but seeing interest from another 4 star is always a good thing. Not too impressed by the film but building the DMV connection is definitely important.

It seems like it is an example of who has a scholarship left. Seton Hall already has two wings committed so they are eliminated. Same goes with Georgetown and they are big game hunting with their last 2021 scholarship.
That pretty much leaves Miami and NC State.
It is not a done deal so let's not get too excited either way.
It sends an interesting message though. I know the coaching staff has some connections to kids in the DMV. However, I am not sure I believe that the 15th best kid in the DMV is better than the top 2 kids in South Florida.
Again, nothing is official at this point.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

I have mentioned it before. I like this kid a lot because Miami does well with big wings.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

He was offered by Miami in April 2020.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

The board is setting up nicely for a run of commitments soon.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Soon, we will know where Miami stands with him.

 

[Pentagon Cane]

Miami still has its own admission standards though, no? If I'm not mistaken, its usually our standards, not the NCAA's, that are the problem for recruits.

Miami like most universities are waiving SAT/ACT for the class of 2021. I know this for a fact. My daughter is applying this year.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Trevor Keels cuts his list to a final three

Three schools remain for five-star guard Trevor Keels.

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Miami has now been officially eliminated from the recruitment of Trevor Keels.

 

[jkdood]

Trevor Keels cuts his list to a final three

Three schools remain for five-star guard Trevor Keels.

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Miami has now been officially eliminated from the recruitment of Trevor Keels.

Yawn. (I've grown not to grow too hopeful about any of the many "possibilities" you inform us about. But thanks for all the effort and best of intentions.)

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

It is interesting to see that the coaching staff is involved with a juco player.

 

[JB7-FTW]

It is interesting to see that the coaching staff is involved with a juco player.

Dude's highlights are wild.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

 

[jkdood]

HUGE? This could be a sleeper for Canes BB. It's muddled, but I see some indications he may have sprouted from 6'2 in 2019 to 6'5 now... probably not 100% accurate but if it is he's a potential monster masher. By the way its THADDIUS not Thaddeus but pref seems to be Just THAD.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Updated rankings for those who keep up with them.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

It will be interesting to see if Miami made his list.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Commit #2

 

[Juancane]

Awesome #2 commit. Starting to put a nice class together with some good guards....