With Pike at the helm I really don’t worry or question much. Player doesn’t want to truly be here, well then we will move on to someone else who is just as capable of carrying our program the the next level. Trust in Pike.
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Haven't we all been out with a girl like this before?
I know I have.
Just quickly get that vibe.
Disappointing for sure, and that doesn't sound like a "pike guy" thing to do.
Was McClung our most recent decommit? That was 6 years ago to show how rare this is
Yup. Pike is doing just fine with kids who “buy-in” and truly want to be here. Take a hike.
I am not saying we are not top tier. I am just saying this is the least committed commit that I have seen in a while.
First off, I said 1, million times I don’t understand why anyone wouldn’t take all of their paid visits even after they are committed to a program and 100% committed to them. Secondly, honestly, I totally forgot about this guy. Oh well.
I have no idea why everyone uses the words NIL when it only comes into play when there’s a market driven demand for use of your name, image and likeness.
Please explain why the question isn’t phrased “how important is a cash commitment to you from a school in your decision”
Please explain why the question isn’t phrased “how important is a cash commitment to you from a school in your decision”
If you want to take the visits then don’t commit until the visits are done. What’s the point of “committing” if you’re not committing. It’s one thing if someone commits and changes their mind but this guy “committed” like 2 weeks ago
In this day and age, with the ridiculous portal regulations, and everything else, does it really freaking matter?
Here’s the point, and, trust me, I don’t like it: if I’m 16-year-old kid, in this day and age, I’ll make my commitment somewhere and take my five free visits, in a heartbeat, regardless of whether or not I actually plan to go to that school. I would be an idiot not to do so.
(Trust me, I hate this attitude, but it is what it is these days, unfortunately)
I think it’s going to matter a lot as soon as Pike talks to the player about this.
Understood man. Agree it seems like we still have work to do to keep him committed - but with the prospects we are starting to get, this is going to be the norm.
Oh, don’t get me wrong, in his position, he absolutely should and I would as well.
Why do I think that Coach has a pretty good read on this kid and is likely not surprised by any of this. Should Pike have said "no" when the kid verballed? Why would he do that? If Pike thinks the kid is worth the time and there were no similar commits on the horizon, why not accept it and see if it/he sticks. But, aren't there probably a lot of kids out there with this young man's abilities? GO RU!
Way too big of an overreaction. Kid sounds like he has people in his ear to reclassify, so he can capitalize on NIL sooner than later. He's not going to get drastically better playing another year of Prep, AAU or HS hoops. If he can reclassify and get on a roster here to be developed, then get on board here or elsewhere.....
If he is athletic enough (he definitely is), then bring him on board for 2023 and get him situated, or let him go elsewhere if he wants to go 2023 or 2024 if he's looking for a quick fix. If there's no room for him in 2023 (is there really room???......I don't see us moving kids out of the way for NIL over others on the roster, just to put him on the 2023 roster).
If he is athletic enough (he definitely is), then bring him on board for 2023 and get him situated, or let him go elsewhere if he wants to go 2023 or 2024 if he's looking for a quick fix. If there's no room for him in 2023 (is there really room???......I don't see us moving kids out of the way for NIL over others on the roster, just to put him on the 2023 roster).
I'm committed, but I'm talking to other coaches for the right fit? GTFO...Next
Reclassifying for Guards rarely works out... Reclassifying up rarely works in general
No Inside info by that guy
I think he should be considered a commit unless and until someone better wants to commit.
as long as pike is ok with it, i’d still like to keep this kid in the class if we can - the talent is undeniable and maybe he was just not thoroughly coached in regard to the do’s and don’ts of the recruiting process
Clearly this kid is an independent thinker and being honest is not a crime. If his commitment sticks we will all be glad. Sure, be disappointed about the comments but we can't slam the kid for being honest.
Which stands for “Now In Limbo” apparently.
We’re past the point of being someone’s safety school. If you don’t want to be here go elsewhere, we’ll recruit over you. Commit or don’t.