2021 Recruiting

[Da_Lucky_One]

He picked Howard over Providence. That means Providence will still be actively pursuing Jonas Aidoo.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

It is now official. He is a Cane.

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

Held a Miami offer before committing to Penn State

 

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Maryland hoops standout Jakai Robinson Signs with Hurricanes

The basketball recruiting class added a significant piece Monday when the four-star prospect signed his letter of intent

miami.rivals.com

 

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[IncaneInTheBrain]

Not where we wanted him to go for a couple reasons

 

[IncaneInTheBrain]

Good news:


Bad news:

Mac Etienne JUNIOR Center La Salle

Mac Etienne - Center for La Salle on TheRecruitScoop

n.rivals.com

 

[hotshot]

Looks like Antigua is the key guy who bonded with Etienne for the Illini's benefit.

 

[Juancane]

Dammit we can't get a big man to come here to save our lives.......

 

[jkdood]

Good news:


Bad news:

Mac Etienne JUNIOR Center La Salle

Mac Etienne - Center for La Salle on TheRecruitScoop

n.rivals.com

this "all the news" Rivals link shows 12 "schools of interest" for Etienne, and Miami is NOT one of the 12. Since we know we are in his Final Four, maybe this Rivals prediction is as bogus as one could hope.

 

[JB7-FTW]

Good news:


Bad news:

Mac Etienne JUNIOR Center La Salle

Mac Etienne - Center for La Salle on TheRecruitScoop

n.rivals.com

Didn't we beat Illinois last year? They're a better team than us overall but it would be surprising if he chose them over us. I would try to get him on campus when possible and the season this year with Brooks performing well should help as well.

 

[JB7-FTW]

Priority four-star big man Mac Etienne is down to four

The No. 41 ranked player in the 247Sports rankings for the class of 2021, Mac Etienne isn't yet ready to make his college commitment. But, he did take a major step forward

247sports.com

Miami: "Miami is a place I see a great fit at and I have a great relationship with the staff and with my family moving to Florida and one of my closest friends Bensley Joseph committed there I feel like it would be a great spot for me."

If his family is moving there and Bensley is one of his closest friends... seems like a no brainer. As a big man the dream is to play with your PG friend.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Looks like Antigua is the key guy who bonded with Etienne for the Illini's benefit.

Illinois: "Illinois has done a great job recruiting me and building a relationship with me . I have a great relationship with coach (Orlando) Antigua and (Brad) Underwood and with Kofi (****burn) leaving for the Draft and the guards they have returning I feel like it is a great spot for me. I was also happy i was able to take an official visit there also."

Antigua sold Andre Curbelo that Ayo Dousammu was turning pro last season but he returned to school for his junior year.
I fully expect Kofi to do the same thing. Kofi is ok at best but his skills do not say NBA player right now.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Priority four-star big man Mac Etienne is down to four

The No. 41 ranked player in the 247Sports rankings for the class of 2021, Mac Etienne isn't yet ready to make his college commitment. But, he did take a major step forward

247sports.com

Miami: "Miami is a place I see a great fit at and I have a great relationship with the staff and with my family moving to Florida and one of my closest friends Bensley Joseph committed there I feel like it would be a great spot for me."

If his family is moving there and Bensley is one of his closest friends... seems like a no brainer. As a big man the dream is to play with your PG friend.

Exactly plus the abundance of playing time available for a skilled big like him next season.

 

[Da_Lucky_One]

Miami: “Miami is a great fit and with the commitment of one of my closest friends in commit Bensley Joseph and my family being out there it would be a great option for me.”

When will you commit?

“I’ll probably commit within the next month and I don’t plan on enrolling early.”

That is good news.

 

[RiDLer80]

I didn't know his family was in Florida. That has to help us here. Not to mention we have a commit *hopefully* recruiting him here.

 

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