2013 Lamar Cardinals Basketball Recruits

[BRI Staff]

2013 Lamar Cardinal Basketball Recruits

Notes:
Losing: 2 Forwards, 1 guard
Positions Available: 3 positions available
Scholarships Available: 3

Committed:


Name
Height
Weight
Position
Previous School
Commit Type













Showing Interest:


Name
Location
Height
Weight
Position
Experience
Offer


Austin Price
Detroit, Michigan
6'3"
165
PG
HS



Antonio Campbell
Covington, Kentucky
6'8"
220
PF
HS




Keep an eye on: None

[coachacola]

Austin Price is the brother of Jodan Price.

Current stats: http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/s3preZg71UeXcGlOmoZHjg/basketball-winter-11-12/stats-austin-price.htm

[CardAmbassador]

Tweet from coach Carroll:


@DHogan44 the guys are hooping at 12:30 Saturday. We have recruits in. I'm on my way to Indy to recruit. I'll hit you up with our workout times next week.


Looks like we're looking for some guys in Indy again. I think this is for next year though.

[CardAmbassador]

So I don't think we are really recruiting a 7th player for the 2012 class, haven't seen anything about it in a few weeks. LP, Plano you guys have anything?

[Knightman]

Remember that the Late Signing Period is a month long, and I don't think that the staff is ever through trying to add players, especially if they think that the player or players can help improve the team!!!!!!!!!

Go Cards!!!!!!!!!

Knightman

[quakers93]

It looks like Pat and company are recruiting the state of Indiana for 2013...love it!

6'5 wing Mike Crawford

http://indianarecruitingguide.com/2012/04/recruiting-update-3/

[quakers93]

Another write up on Mike Crawford...this site rates has 17th best player in 2013 state of Indiana.

http://indianarecruitingguide.com/prospect-rankings/class-of-2013/

[quakers93]

A couple videos of Mike Crawford in action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6UgsKIoVU0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOA3PGTRz78

I would love to see Pat get this kid!!!!

[quakers93]

Yet another video of Mike Crawford!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtahmBW2R0&feature=relmfu

Aticle of Mike going for 40 pts in semi state loss.

http://m.nwitimes.com/mobile/article_ed4b86ee-fa34-50ff-9699-ff682520bfd9.html

[CardAmbassador]

Yet another video of Mike Crawford!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtahmBW2R0&feature=relmfu

Aticle of Mike going for 40 pts in semi state loss.

http://m.nwitimes.com/mobile/article_ed4b86ee-fa34-50ff-9699-ff682520bfd9.html


He can dunk shoot, and dribble pretty well at 6'5" I'd be happy to have him. We only have 2 open scholarships for next year so we need to make them count.

[West]

Yet another video of Mike Crawford!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtahmBW2R0&feature=relmfu

Aticle of Mike going for 40 pts in semi state loss.

http://m.nwitimes.com/mobile/article_ed4b86ee-fa34-50ff-9699-ff682520bfd9.html


He can dunk shoot, and dribble pretty well at 6'5" I'd be happy to have him. We only have 2 open scholarships for next year so we need to make them count.


Only 2 scholarships for right now, and hopefully it stays that way. I love his low post game, he has a great feel for how to make shots. Very creative player.

[LU4LIFE]

Really like what I saw from the videos.

[bigred360]

Crawford looks like a player to me. I hope he is mutually interested in Lamar.

[Knightman]

Sounds to me like Mike is a player in the mold of Andre Emmentt, if so then I hope that we are able to land him!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Cards,

Knightman

[West]

Rivals.com is showing that LU has interest in 6'8 Forward Antonio Campbell from Holy Cross HS in Covington, Kentucky.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/kentuckypreps/basketball/recruiting/player-Antonio-Campbell-136181;_ylt=AtbRhjfAXRQt8gpD108.XbRVSJB4

[Big T]

There're some pretty big names on his list in Dayton, Buttler, Wake Forest, Xavier. I like We are recruting with some of the big guys.

[CardAmbassador]

Here is some of "Tony" Campbell's video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=noPCF-TqeK4

I added him to the recruiting list, not sure if we are still recruiting Price now that his uncle is gone but I left him up there.

[CardAmbassador]

One of my A&M friends said he saw some LU scouts at "The Great American Shootout" in College Station.

Can't find a list of players there but it's apparently a huge event and there are alot of good players that have come out of this such as KP and Chris Bosh.

[West]

Here is some of "Tony" Campbell's video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=noPCF-TqeK4



According to Rivals.com, we aren't recruiting Campbell anymore. I am sorry to see this, he reportedly received an offer from Ohio University recently and he is getting some big time looks. It appears that he is looking to stay in the midwest so that may factor in to why the coaches have laid off.

[coachacola]

I added Brian Curran to the list. Looks like he gave a verbal commit to Lamar back in May. Not much info on this guy.

Link: http://blog.saltlakemetrohoops.com/2012/05/02/brian-curran-to-lamar-.aspx

[Big T]

Here's some info on Brian Curran:

http://new.berecruited.com/athletes/877791

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/tribpreps/53513913-190/curran-game-loss-diego.html.csp

Sophmore year highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHzo8X4tgzY

Junior year highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTjpBEW9A9c

Senior year highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOBXk_uE6Hg

Sounds like this kid has a good head on his sholders. Love the highlights, but the highlights always makes them look all world.

[Big T]

Now I'm a little confused. If he has already played his senior year then why is he a 2013 recruit?

[coachacola]

Now I'm a little confused. If he has already played his senior year then why is he a 2013 recruit?


I was confused too but Coach Carroll cleared it up in the other thread. He's a walk on this year. I removed him from the 2013 recruit list.

[Knightman]

I can't wait to see Sherron work his magic in Indiana, landing players for us at Lamar!!!!!!! I am so glad that we are making alot of noise everywhere, but especially in the Hoosier State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Knightman

[coachacola]

Interesting tweet:


South Texas Irish ‏@SouthTxIrish Lamar just offered Christian Albright!!!
Retweeted by Clif Carroll

This must be the guy: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Christian-Albright-111370

More: http://www.bear-nation.com/forum/threads/2013-target-christian-albright-66-pf.11945/

[Knightman]

It is going to be very, very interesting to see how this 2013 class develops for us!!!!!!!!!!

Go Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Knightman

[West]

Rivals.com is showing that Lamar has offered SF/PF Austin Torres from Granger, Indiana. Check out the link below, looks like he is best working around the basket. He's got some really long arms for his frame, so he makes it look easy when dunking. Maybe he'll grow another inch or two.

http://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/in/mishawaka/penn-high-school/austin-torres

[coachacola]

More info on Christian Albright. Seems he's 6'8 215 lbs with offers from LU, Tulane, UTA, Bucknell, New Hampshire, Albany, ULM, Central Missouri, ACU, SFA and Air Force.

Link: http://www.southtexasirish.com/teams/default.asp?u=SOUTHTEXASIRISH&t=c&s=basketball&p=p rofile&playerID=212667

[coachacola]

More info on 2 HS players from Indiana that Lamar has offered:

Mike Crawford: 6'5 Small Forward, Tipton H.S.


Very athletic. Mike has a nice balance of interior and perimeter skills. He can finish inside because of his strength and jumping ability, but is also a very good outside shooter. Handles the ball well too. His versatility is his biggest asset, could really play the 1-4 spots. Can be a little out of control when he attacks the basket at times, but does a good job of getting to the foul line.

Austin Torres: 6'6 Small Forward, Penn H.S.


Austin has really blown up. He is a freak athlete who can simply jump out of the gym. He doesn't really create much for himself, but he is as good as they come at getting offensive rebounds and scoring off of put backs. If he can become a better ball handler and shooter he would be very, very hard to guard.

Both players have multiple offers from mid to low major schools.

Link: http://indianarecruitingguide.com/prospect-rankings/class-of-2013/

[BigRedTrack]

Was in the Jason's in Rice Village today, & there was a BB recruit siiting with the Rice Head Coach behind me. Overheard the coach ask "Who else in Texas is recruiting you". The kid said "he has been contacted by Lamar". Have no idea who he was or from where, but he was a guard by his size.

[bigred360]

I like the guys we are going after.

[cardinal]

He is awesome but he is white.

[CardAmbassador]

He is awesome but he is white.


you're getting really old. You sure know how to endear yourself to an online community.

[TBonesLU]

He is awesome but he is white.


This has to stop. Mike?

[Big T]

Put him on your ignore list.

You can go to the top of your page and click on profile. Go down to the modify profile tab and go down to the buddy/ignore list and you can put him on your ignore list so his posts don't show up on any thread he posts on.

[TBonesLU]

Put him on your ignore list.

You can go to the top of your page and click on profile. Go down to the modify profile tab and go down to the buddy/ignore list and you can put him on your ignore list so his posts don't show up on any thread he posts on.


I'm more concerned about the people who come over to BRI and see this garbage as the first post on their computer.

[JJWooten]

Put him on your ignore list.

You can go to the top of your page and click on profile. Go down to the modify profile tab and go down to the buddy/ignore list and you can put him on your ignore list so his posts don't show up on any thread he posts on.


I'm more concerned about the people who come over to BRI and see this garbage as the first post on their computer.


Just because you don't agree with him is no reason to kick him off the site. He's not breaking any of rules, you just don't like what he has to say.

[TBonesLU]

Put him on your ignore list.

You can go to the top of your page and click on profile. Go down to the modify profile tab and go down to the buddy/ignore list and you can put him on your ignore list so his posts don't show up on any thread he posts on.


I'm more concerned about the people who come over to BRI and see this garbage as the first post on their computer.


Just because you don't agree with him is no reason to kick him off the site. He's not breaking any of rules, you just don't like what he has to say.


I'm sure racist comments are not condoned, Jadrian.

[CardinalClaw]

We all know how cardinal feels it's time for him to move on from it. It does look bad when someone keeps bringing up a race topic on here.

[JJWooten]

We all know how cardinal feels it's time for him to move on from it. It does look bad when someone keeps bringing up a race topic on here.


I agree, it's not great. I don't agree with him and I don't condone it, but I doubt it's against the Terms of Service.

TBonesLU, creepy that you know my name.

[TBonesLU]

We all know how cardinal feels it's time for him to move on from it. It does look bad when someone keeps bringing up a race topic on here.


I agree, it's not great. I don't agree with him and I don't condone it, but I doubt it's against the Terms of Service.

TBonesLU, creepy that you know my name.


Dude, it's in your e-mails that you send to my personal e-mail...which is even creepier.

[JJWooten]

We all know how cardinal feels it's time for him to move on from it. It does look bad when someone keeps bringing up a race topic on here.


I agree, it's not great. I don't agree with him and I don't condone it, but I doubt it's against the Terms of Service.

TBonesLU, creepy that you know my name.


Dude, it's in your e-mails that you send to my personal e-mail...which is even creepier.


I realized it right after I responded that I did e-mail you. Haha, never mind!

By the way, we use the same forum software, here's the piece from our agreement, which I think is standard for SMF:


You agree, through your use of this forum, that you will not post any material which is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, adult material, or otherwise in violation of any International or United States Federal law.

[TBonesLU]

We all know how cardinal feels it's time for him to move on from it. It does look bad when someone keeps bringing up a race topic on here.


I agree, it's not great. I don't agree with him and I don't condone it, but I doubt it's against the Terms of Service.

TBonesLU, creepy that you know my name.


Dude, it's in your e-mails that you send to my personal e-mail...which is even creepier.


I realized it right after I responded that I did e-mail you. Haha, never mind!

By the way, we use the same forum software, here's the piece from our agreement, which I think is standard for SMF:


You agree, through your use of this forum, that you will not post any material which is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, adult material, or otherwise in violation of any International or United States Federal law.


Let's call his posts "hateful" then. I realize it's somewhat subjective.


To poorly back my argument, "hate" crimes are crimes done with racist motive. Can we agree?

[JJWooten]

Let's call his posts "hateful" then. I realize it's somewhat subjective.


To poorly back my argument, "hate" crimes are crimes done with racist motive. Can we agree?


I like that you ding yourself to begin by saying it's a poor backing.

It's not directed at any one person in particular, so that's the one difference. A hate crime occurs against specific individuals. Hate speech is protected, whether we agree with it or not.

[coachacola]

Let's try to keep this thread about basketball recruits. Unless posts get really personal, nasty and threatening, we won't be banning anyone.

[TBonesLU]

Let's try to keep this thread about basketball recruits. Unless posts get really personal, nasty and threatening, we won't be banning anyone.


Sounds fair...as far as I'm concerned, we can delete the above posts.

[CardAmbassador]

Let's try to keep this thread about basketball recruits. Unless posts get really personal, nasty and threatening, we won't be banning anyone.


+1

for the record no mod brought up banning. I was just telling Cardinal that his harping on one issue was getting old. Controversial off topic discussion is OK for the Kampus Korner section. This section is about basketball lets keep it that way.

[coachacola]

ESPN is showing that Lamar has offered Shaquille Morris, a 3-star, 6'8 262 lbs PF from Oklahoma. He has offers from Duquesne, Fresno State, Oral Roberts, Tulane and Wichita State.

Link: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/124750/shaquille-morris

[Knightman]

I am glad to see this thread get back to what it says it is about which is to keep up with Lamar's 2013 men's basketball recruits instead of other things that stir us away from the thing that we all love which is LAMAR BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!! Let us focus on both the men's and women's basketball seasons that will soon be here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Cardinals!!!!!!!!!!!

Knightman

[West]

You can take Christian Albright off the list. He committed to ACU.

[NorthoftheBorder]

ESPN is showing that Lamar has offered Shaquille Morris, a 3-star, 6'8 262 lbs PF from Oklahoma. He has offers from Duquesne, Fresno State, Oral Roberts, Tulane and Wichita State.

Link: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/124750/shaquille-morris


We need a guy with his kind of size inside. Hope we can land him!!!

[coachacola]

Rivals is showing that Lamar is interested in another player from Collin County CC, 6-7 freshman PF David Samuels. Says future LU opponent LUI Brooklyn is interested in him, probably because he's from the Bronx.

Rivals: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-David-Samuels-143335;_ylt=Auhuz7Mh2Xi3gbGV6ubU48fXO5B4

ESPN: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/101185/david-samuels
Scout gave him 2 stars and a 86 grade out of HS.

[West]

Did some searching on Twitter and found this:

Shaquille Morris ‏@ballismylife23
Thinking about where I'm gonna spend the next 4 years of my life

[BigRedTrack]

ESPN is showing that Lamar has offered Shaquille Morris, a 3-star, 6'8 262 lbs PF from Oklahoma. He has offers from Duquesne, Fresno State, Oral Roberts, Tulane and Wichita State.

Link: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/124750/shaquille-morris


If we can get him from these other schools, I feel it would be a feather in that hat for the BB program.

[TBonesLU]

Rivals is showing that Lamar is interested in another player from Collin County CC, 6-7 freshman PF David Samuels. Says future LU opponent LUI Brooklyn is interested in him, probably because he's from the Bronx.

Rivals: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-David-Samuels-143335;_ylt=Auhuz7Mh2Xi3gbGV6ubU48fXO5B4

ESPN: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/101185/david-samuels
Scout gave him 2 stars and a 86 grade out of HS.


Coach,

This guy was talked about last year around the time we knew we were getting Amos Wilson. Imagine getting Samuels and Wilson together for a year. I recall Clif Carroll saying that this guy would be a big pickup for Lamar if we can land him. Having Amos at LU and talking up to David would be a great recruiting tool.

[coachacola]

JUCO shooting guard Anthony Holliday commits to Lamar, will sign in November. He's 6-4 and averaged 13 points a game last season.

Link: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/lamar/article/Juco-shooting-guard-makes-Lamar-commitment-3967839.php

ESPN profile from 2010: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/75424/anthony-holiday

[West]

It's decision time for Shaquille Morris! We are a finalist along with Wichita State, ORU, and Florida Gulf Coast. Hope he chooses the good guys!

http://newsok.com/high-school-notebook-edmond-memorials-shaquille-morris-to-announce-decision-on-newsok.com/article/3721183?custom_click=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&ut m_medium=twitter

[TBonesLU]

It's decision time for Shaquille Morris! We are a finalist along with Wichita State, ORU, and Florida Gulf Coast. Hope he chooses the good guys!

http://newsok.com/high-school-notebook-edmond-memorials-shaquille-morris-to-announce-decision-on-newsok.com/article/3721183?custom_click=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&ut m_medium=twitter


Nice find, West! I'm pumped as I think it's between us and ORU. We are the two most prestigious programs of the four, if you ask me.

[coachacola]

It's decision time for Shaquille Morris! We are a finalist along with Wichita State, ORU, and Florida Gulf Coast. Hope he chooses the good guys!

http://newsok.com/high-school-notebook-edmond-memorials-shaquille-morris-to-announce-decision-on-newsok.com/article/3721183?custom_click=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&ut m_medium=twitter


Nice find, West! I'm pumped as I think it's between us and ORU. We are the two most prestigious programs of the four, if you ask me.


I would think Wichita State would be the favorite. They are in the Missouri Valley and are always good, playing in front of sold out crowds. Hopefully he wants leave Oklahoma and play for Pat Knight.

[Mike]

It's decision time for Shaquille Morris! We are a finalist along with Wichita State, ORU, and Florida Gulf Coast. Hope he chooses the good guys!

http://newsok.com/high-school-notebook-edmond-memorials-shaquille-morris-to-announce-decision-on-newsok.com/article/3721183?custom_click=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&ut m_medium=twitter


Nice find, West! I'm pumped as I think it's between us and ORU. We are the two most prestigious programs of the four, if you ask me.


I would think Wichita State would be the favorite. They are in the Missouri Valley and are always good, playing in front of sold out crowds. Hopefully he wants leave Oklahoma and play for Pat Knight.


Hearing ORU for Morris.

[TBonesLU]

It's decision time for Shaquille Morris! We are a finalist along with Wichita State, ORU, and Florida Gulf Coast. Hope he chooses the good guys!

http://newsok.com/high-school-notebook-edmond-memorials-shaquille-morris-to-announce-decision-on-newsok.com/article/3721183?custom_click=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&ut m_medium=twitter



Nice find, West! I'm pumped as I think it's between us and ORU. We are the two most prestigious programs of the four, if you ask me.


I would think Wichita State would be the favorite. They are in the Missouri Valley and are always good, playing in front of sold out crowds. Hopefully he wants leave Oklahoma and play for Pat Knight.


Hearing ORU for Morris.


I wouldn't be surprised. He seems to have a pretty serious girlfriend; I'd think he wouldn't want to be too far from her.

[TBonesLU]

Shaquille Morris to Wichita State. Honestly, I'm just glad he didn't go to ORU.

[coachacola]

Shaquille Morris to Wichita State. Honestly, I'm just glad he didn't go to ORU.


Doesn't surprise me. Saw today that his top 2 were Wichita State and ORU.

[LAZEEK]

Doesn't surprise me. Tough to sign the "Blue Chip" style kids to LU, but another season like last year and LU will start to get these kids.

[00hmh]

The kid was a good prospect. That Lamar was in the hunt is a sign the staff is working hard and the program is attractive to recruits.

Unlike the "blue chips" at high division 1 programs who are much more likely to be one and done, the good prospects we see are likely 4 year players. Coaching and player development means that if we get our share and use the talent well we will be very happy with not scoring every big recruiting battle.

For high division 1 schools losing a big recruiting battle is often very costly. The recruiting of such kids is time consuming and the stakes are high. Pat will remember many recruiting battles at IU and even at Texas Tech, where a coach has to hold a scholarship for a kid, and often ended up with the decision made so late that the Plan B recruit was not available and Plan C was a big step down. If you do get a kid who stays, often the fact he is there means you can't get other kids at his position.

Unlike that, we will likely find a good kid for this scholarship and perhaps one who will end up a better player. That when we win our share of battles, we have a great player for four years, that is a big difference too. If we win one recruiting battle every year, we get a 3 or 4 year starter, and player development and using the other kids signed to best fit the needs, that means we have a strong team and build a strong program over time.

The thing to remember in mid major and low division 1 competition is that "blue chip" at this level is not nearly so much a difference maker. We are stocking our team with good talent, and that means the coaching and player development can make up for a loss in a recruiting battle and that the scholarship will likely be filled with a kid who can be nearly as good, maybe better.

Finding kids who fit and who will work hard for four years is the key. Finding the right JUCO talent to fill needs and building a program will make Lamar a perennial power in conference. The fact you lose a few big recruiting battles is good news. It means we are identifying kids who are talented and every time we win a battle we get payoff for a longer period.

Pat faces a challenge to start that program building with his first few years of recruiting seems to be one he is meeting well. Lamar lost a big part of its senior heavy team last year. This year may be down from last but the recruiting is going well and seems very well focused on the long haul. After this class is filled we will know more, but things look very good.

[West]

According to CBS Sports, Chrishawn Hopkins is transferring to Wright State. We kind of saw this coming since the commitment of Holliday.

[coachacola]

According to CBS Sports, Chrishawn Hopkins is transferring to Wright State. We kind of saw this coming since the commitment of Holliday.


He just tweeted the same info:


Chrishawn Hopkins ‏@hops2010
Taking my talents to Dayton Ohio to join the Wright State Raiders

Dayton is just 2 hours from Indianapolis so he's staying close to home. Also, from what I've read the earliest he would have been eligible to play is the spring of 2014 so short term not much of a loss for Lamar.

[coachacola]

BigRedInsider.com ‏@bigredinsider Marcus Owens 6-4 wing commits to the LU today. From Deerfield Beach HS in FL. Beat out Farleigh Dickinson and Middle Tennessee for him.

[geezer]

My opinion is we have plenty of good guards and small forwards. We need a real power forward and post that can control the game.

[coachacola]

More info on Marcus Owens:


We saw Owens turn in an impressive performance during the Miami Summer Hoops Festival in July. His productivity and athleticism really stood out to Associate Scouting Director, Rick Staudt. "While he has the build of a football player, the 6-foot-4 rising senior has plenty of basketball skill," said Staudt. "Owens plays bigger than his size as he was active on the glass and put back missed shots over bigger players thru sheer will and determination. He may not have a defined position but he's a guy you put out there because of his production."


Link: http://www.sourcehoops.com/tag/marcus-owens/

He averaged 17 points, 8 rebounds last year on a talented team:



The Bucks of Deerfield Beach High School finished the 2011-2012 basketball season with a record of 23 wins and 5 losses and was ranked in the top 5 of Florida's Class 8A, the state's largest classification. Led by Coach Kenny Brown (6th season at Deerfield), the Bucks are favorites this year to bring home the state championship. Deerfield Beach returns 4 starters and 12 lettermen overall from last year's squad. This year's roster boasts as many as 8 Division 1 prospects including seniors Terrence (TJ) Johnson (23 pts, 7 reb), Marcus Owens (17 pts, 8 reb) and Javaris Jenkins (15 pts, 12 reb). The Bucks are poised for a big year.

[TBonesLU]

BigRedInsider.com ?@bigredinsider Marcus Owens 6-4 wing commits to the LU today. From Deerfield Beach HS in FL. Beat out Farleigh Dickinson and Middle Tennessee for him.


Damn, Coach. You could find dirt in a snowstorm. Nice find! Anyone notice the coincidence of his hometown? Brandon McThay is also from Deerfield Beach.

[TBonesLU]

My opinion is we have plenty of good guards and small forwards. We need a real power forward and post that can control the game.


Not a bad point, but keep in mind, we are losing Donley next year. This only adds another guy on the "short" end of the spectrum. I will say, however, if he can move and score, I wouldn't be surprised to see him as an oversized guard as opposed to an undersized wing. Wing in high school doesn't always translate to wing in college, but I think Knight will do well with guys such as this one. I'd like to see he and Holliday do well here next year.

[Lamar Pride]

My opinion is we have plenty of good guards and small forwards. We need a real power forward and post that can control the game.


Not a bad point, but keep in mind, we are losing Donley next year. This only adds another guy on the "short" end of the spectrum. I will say, however, if he can move and score, I wouldn't be surprised to see him as an oversized guard as opposed to an undersized wing. Wing in high school doesn't always translate to wing in college, but I think Knight will do well with guys such as this one. I'd like to see he and Holliday do well here next year.


A lot of high schoolers are still growing their senior year. 6'4" now may translate to 6'6" next year. Remember Rhon Mitchell's stated height was 6'4" when we signed him. He has grown a solid 2" and maybe more.

[geezer]

I have faith in Coach Knights choices, it just frustrates me to see Niko and Osas bring the ball down and not get the shot to the basket, whether they are fouled or just stuffed by someone who can jump better and is stronger.

[CardAmbassador]

Wilson is only 6'5" but I like what he brings on the court for his size. He had some good movement in the lane to get to the basket, I think he would have done really well with last years team. The problem is height, If we could find somebody that nimble but around 6'8 or more we could really compete with the bigger teams in the paint. So Stan and Donley are the only ones graduating, but we did lose Jason Smith, does that mean we still have another scholarship left? The last scholarship really needs to be for either a post or power forward.

[coachacola]

Acosta is a senior too so they should be able to sign a couple more players. This cool website has the players listed by class: http://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/lamar

[00hmh]

Surely top priority will be to recruit big guys with two seniors graduating from the frontcourt.

[Knightman]

yes, OOhmh, I am sure that they are working on that as we speak!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is going to be interesting to watch how the early signing period goes for us!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Knightman

[coachacola]

BigRedInsider.com ‏@bigredinsider 6'7 forward TJ Taylor from Cerritos was on an official visit to LU yesterday. Could hear some news a early as today #bigredinsider (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bigredinsider&src=hash)

[TBonesLU]

BigRedInsider.com ?@bigredinsider 6'7 forward TJ Taylor from Cerritos was on an official visit to LU yesterday. Could hear some news a early as today #bigredinsider (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bigredinsider&src=hash)


Is this guy's name Terence Traylor on the roster?

[coachacola]

BigRedInsider.com ‏@bigredinsider 6'7 forward TJ Taylor from Cerritos was on an official visit to LU yesterday. Could hear some news a early as today #bigredinsider (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bigredinsider&src=hash)


Is this guy's name Terence Traylor on the roster?


Must be because doing a Google search on TJ Taylor brings up a 6-3 PG that went to Paris JC and now appears to be going to UNT. The bio for Terence Traylor says he's 6-7 and his nickname is TJ.

Link: http://cerritosfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/bios/traylor_terence_rksg

[Big T]

I think this is the guy.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/18/juco-transfer-tj-taylor-leaves-marquette-weeks-after-enrolling/

[coachacola]

I think this is the guy.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/18/juco-transfer-tj-taylor-leaves-marquette-weeks-after-enrolling/


Nope, he's at UNT.

Link: http://www.meangreensports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1800&ATCLID=205668148

[Mike]

Heres his bio:

LINK: http://www.cerritosfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/bios/traylor_terence_rksg

[TBonesLU]

Again, it's Terence Traylor.

[Knightman]

Today is the start of the early signing period!!!!!!!!! It should be interesting time for us!!!!!

Go Cards!!!!!!!!!

Knightman

[coachacola]

No surprises here, Lamar signs Anthony Holliday, Terrance Traylor and Marcus Owens.

Link: http://www.lamarcardinals.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111612aab.html

[West]

Check out Marcus Owens' stats; He's having a good year on a really good team.

http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/0rcndIABo06MaHlsjnzrLw/basketball-winter-12-13/stats-marcus--owens.htm

[coachacola]

Check out Marcus Owens' stats; He's having a good year on a really good team.

http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/0rcndIABo06MaHlsjnzrLw/basketball-winter-12-13/stats-marcus--owens.htm


He's shooting over 50% for the year, and it looks like half his shots are 3 pointers.

[LAZEEK]

Check out Marcus Owens' stats; He's having a good year on a really good team.

http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/0rcndIABo06MaHlsjnzrLw/basketball-winter-12-13/stats-marcus--owens.htm


8) 8)

Nice find Ev!!!!

[Cardinalrule]

Check out Marcus Owens' stats; He's having a good year on a really good team.

http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/0rcndIABo06MaHlsjnzrLw/basketball-winter-12-13/stats-marcus--owens.htm


8) 8)

Nice find Ev!!!!


He could be legit. 6'4", 205 lbs and reigning threes! But, he needs a haircut.

[Go Cards Go]

Check out Marcus Owens' stats; He's having a good year on a really good team.

http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/0rcndIABo06MaHlsjnzrLw/basketball-winter-12-13/stats-marcus--owens.htm


8) 8)

Nice find Ev!!!!


He could be legit. 6'4", 205 lbs and reigning threes! But, he needs a haircut.



Whats wrong with his hair?

[puddin tane]

why does knight need a 3 point shooter? dont ever shoot em

[Cardinalrule]

Check out Marcus Owens' stats; He's having a good year on a really good team.

http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/0rcndIABo06MaHlsjnzrLw/basketball-winter-12-13/stats-marcus--owens.htm


8) 8)

Nice find Ev!!!!


He could be legit. 6'4", 205 lbs and reigning threes! But, he needs a haircut.



Whats wrong with his hair?


Nothing if he was a she.

[LAZEEK]

One thing that I really noticed last night was that the LU team was inferior to SHSU in all aspects. We don't have the bulky guards, we don't have quick athletic forwards and we don't have a aggressive post players.

DJ Muepo is the only one that fits this description.

[geezer]

I agree with Lazeek, I hope that with less holes to fill PK can focus on finding some of these type of players. It is what it will take to return to the glory days of the late 70's and early 80's.

[Lamar Pride]

Has anybody seen or heard any recruiting scoop. It looks like the guard from Cerritos JCJ is havin a good year, but the power forward Taylor has only started 3 games and gotten limited minutes. His juco stats translate into an early recruiting bust unless there is some explanation for his terrible season. The Florida high schooler looks promising, but we can't expect too much from him as a freshman. I hope coach knight and the assistant are working their tails off to improve the talent for next year. This season has been a total disaster!!

[Knightman]

It is going to be interesting to see how things go from a recruiting standpoint for us!!!!!!! But my feeling that it is going to be good!!!!!

Go Cards!!!!!!!

Knightman

[coachacola]

One thing that I really noticed last night was that the LU team was inferior to SHSU in all aspects. We don't have the bulky guards, we don't have quick athletic forwards and we don't have a aggressive post players.

DJ Muepo is the only one that fits this description.



And he may not be back next year. :o

[geezer]

Don't know what the reason for the suspension is but I agree with Lazeek that he is the only player that came in this year that physically meets the type player we are going to need to improve beyond last years teams performance. Forget this year. If he is not back next year then we have to find players with his physical atrributes that have the team first attitude and leadership that was missing both last year and this year.

[LAZEEK]

There is a better chance of me playing for LU next year then DJ.....IMO!!!

[Bruce]

*sigh* This is really frustrating, to hear this from someone who's usually right about the rumor mill.

To me, this really only leaves Mitchell, Wilson, Blanks, and *maybe* Minton as guys I want to see back next year. I really don't think the rest are D-I talent. And if Minton can't learn to can the wide-open three teams give him every single possession from the top of the key, I'm not sure he's ever going to work out either.

Sadly, this means that even if Coach Knight has a good recruiting class, we're probably looking at another long year next year given what will be yet another really young and inexperienced team.

[Mike]

*sigh* This is really frustrating, to hear this from someone who's usually right about the rumor mill.

To me, this really only leaves Mitchell, Wilson, Blanks, and *maybe* Minton as guys I want to see back next year. I really don't think the rest are D-I talent. And if Minton can't learn to can the wide-open three teams give him every single possession from the top of the key, I'm not sure he's ever going to work out either.

Sadly, this means that even if Coach Knight has a good recruiting class, we're probably looking at another long year next year given what will be yet another really young and inexperienced team.


you're going to be frustrated because I 100% agree with LAZEEK on Muepo.

[coachacola]

6'9" Michale Kyser is having a good year at La Tech and he's only a sophomore. He was one of Coach Roc's recruits that left when Roc got fired. That's three good players Roc recruited that either flunked out or left since Knight has been hired. Knight needs to step up his recruiting skills or next year will be as dismal as this one.

[Knightman]

I would like to find out about any basketball vistors that have recently visited the campus? But I know that we got some the new guys, and I think that they will be alright , but I know that it usually takes a year for them to get accustomed to the speed of the game in college and the things surrounding college like watching your own clothes, and taking care of things in the classroom!!!!! But when we get a few more pieces to add to the puzzle, we will be alright!!!!!!!

Go Cards,

Knightman

[geezer]

What does everyone see as must have in this years recruiting class? My must haves are at least three contribute now players (don't care what class they are in). No recruits under 6'2"

[badndn]

Need a Big that can score and a true point...Like one who can handle the ball!
I would expect Mitchells scoring to increase, but after him who else can score double digits consitently?

[quakers93]

Look at our newest recruit a top 10 in the state of Indiana!

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=KJif2OuO_Q0&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DKJi f2OuO_Q0

[CardinalClaw]

Great pick up. Does anyone know why he has to sit out a year.

[geezer]

I don't trust video highlights and sitting out a year doesn't improve us for next year. The size is nice.

[Lawnmower]

Come on geezer. After the year this program had, lets be happy that our coaches are bringing in a guy that is this good. This kid has legit offers from the best programs in the Midwest.

While I agree that sometimes highlight films can be deceiving, but come on, it's been a long time since Lamar has had a kid do things like that.

And I'm sure that if the kid was able to play right away, he would be attending IU or Louisville or one of the other countless high major programs that offered him.

All I know, is I saw coach Carroll dancing a jig yesterday morning out in his front lawn. He seemed to think that this was a pretty big deal, so I will join him in his enthusiasm. I'm happy that the staff's recruiting efforts are starting to pay off, and I hope that they have a few more rabbits to pull out of the hat.

Meanwhile, be happy Geezer, Lamar landed a big fish.

[geezer]

I hope your right, just saying "wait til next year" is no fun and until I see production I won't get my hopes up too high.

[Bruce]

Got to agree here. We don't get players that are ranked this highly--clearly the year he'll have to sit played a role in us landing him. But Rhon Mitchell, who had to do the same, was the sole bright spot in this awful season, and should have a really good career at LU. While Darryl doesn't help us next year, it's a great burst of energy for a program that needed some good news.

Now go find us a point guard, some beef, and a three-point shooter. (Hoping that the HS kid might fill that shooting need, but we need more than one...)

[Knightman]

We can thank Coach Wilkerson for playing the biggest role in the Cards landing Darryl!!!!!! I know that he is going to have a great career here at Lamar!!!!! I can't wait to see the big guys that join the ranks, in the near future!!!!!! I have no names or anything, but I know the staff is working their tails off to get the best young people that they can get to be Cardinals, because you can bet your bottom dollar, that as much as we as fans suffered through the season, Nobody suffered more than Pat, the staff, and the young men that are in the basketball program!!!!! And things will get turned around quickly, you can bet on that!!!!!!

Go Cards!!!!!!

Knightman

[BigNasty92]

Thanks, Knightman. I.appreciate your optimism. It's refreshing to read.

[LAZEEK]

LU has 9 returners (8 on scholly, and 1 walk on in Doty). They will sign 7 new kids before next season. Baker will not count in that 7 since he is not qualified to play.

[LAZEEK]

Anthony Holliday 6'4 Guard
Marcus Owens 6'4 Guard
Terrence Traylor 6'7 Forward
Darryl Baker 6'2 Guard (Fall 2014)
Donovan Ross 6'7 Forward

Looks as if LU will sign 4 others before 2013-14 begins!!!

[Bruce]

Hey, I must be missing something on the roster next year. You said we've got eight scholarship players and one walk-on in Doty. I'm only coming up with seven...

Rhon Mitchell
Amos Wilson
Donnell Minton
Keilan Blanks
Hondo Webb
Sebastian Norman
Matt Hancock

From this year's roster, Brown, Minor, and Acosta all graduated, while Osas and Muepo are off the team. What am I missing?

It does look like Ross is actually 6'5" rather than 6'7": most of the sources I'm seeing that listed him at 6'7" were from his high school recruiting days or his freshman year at SE Louisiana. His JuCo roster lists him at 6'5". Oh, well.

[coachacola]

Lamar has maded an offer Kenny Paul Geno, a 6-6 HS forward from Booneville MS.

http://djournal.com/view/full_story/22071947/article-Boonevile-s-Kenny-Paul-Geno-knows-all-about-NCAA%E2%80%99s-upstarts?instance=lead_story_left_column

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Kenny%20Paul-Geno-150622

[West]

He has visited UGA and he's got a visit scheduled to Middle Tennessee State, you know the school who received an at-large bid and won 28 games on the year. I'd put the chances of us landing this kid at slim but he would be a game changer if we could. Hopefully the staff can work some magic.

[Redrain07]

From the article it seems he is looking to stay closer to home. So maybe one of the assistants has a past relationship with him or his family. Lets hope so.

[coachacola]

Although Tre Lynch has been off the team for a while, he's transferring to Southern.

http://theadvocate.com/sports/southern/3727537-123/southern-university-basketball-team-expecting

Also hearing the walk-on player Brian Curran has left the team for personal reasons.

[coachacola]

Updated List:

Anthony Holliday 6'4 Guard
Marcus Owens 6'4 Guard
Nimrod Hilliard IV 6'1 Guard
Terrence Traylor 6'7 Forward
Donovan Ross 6'5 Forward
Tyran de Lattibeaudiere- 6'5 Forward

Darryl Baker 6'2 Guard (Fall 2014)

Returning Players:

Rhon Mitchell 6'5 Forward
Amos Wilson 6'5 Forward
Donnell Minton 6'0 Guard
Sebastian Norman 6'9 Forward
Keilan Blanks 5'9 Guard
Matt Hancock 6'4 Guard
Brennan Doty 6'3 Guard

If Doty is a walk on then that's 12 scholarships so Pat Knight can sign one more player, correct?

[Lamar Pride]

I think you're correct. I like the size of the players recruited this year. From what I've seen on Nimrod Hilliard, I would bet he is our starter at point guard with Minton and Blanks seeing good minutes there also. Anthony Holliday also played point at Cerritos although I bet he will primarily be our shooting guard. Blanks can also play a small shooting guard position. We have filled the holes with the exception of a 6'8"-6'10" type big guy. I don't know if we have one on our radar, but it would be nice if that is our final signee.

I initially made some negative comments about Traylor, but I think I misspoke. I now think he was a freshmen at Cerritos and made some decent contributions for a 1st year player. If I'm right, we will have him for 3 years. I like this class.

[coachacola]

Updated List:

Anthony Holliday 6'4 Guard
Marcus Owens 6'4 Guard
Nimrod Hilliard IV 6'1 Guard
Terrence Traylor 6'7 Forward
Donovan Ross 6'5 Forward
Tyran de Lattibeaudiere- 6'5 Forward
Octavius Green 6'7 Forward

Darryl Baker 6'2 Guard (Fall 2014)

Returning Players:

Rhon Mitchell 6'5 Forward
Amos Wilson 6'5 Forward
Donnell Minton 6'0 Guard
Sebastian Norman 6'9 Forward
Keilan Blanks 5'9 Guard
Matt Hancock 6'4 Guard
Brennan Doty 6'3 Guard

That's probably it for this recruiting class.

[Lamar Pride]

Octavius Green might be that aggressive rebounder we need for this team. I'm cautiously optimistic that we have upgraded the roster and will be able to compete at least in the middle of the pack next season.

[CardAmbassador]

I'm a little worried about the lack of size on this roster. Good Idea to pick up some Juco's after last season's dearth of experience we cannot afford to rely on only freshman.

Really really need an improvement on perimeter defense if we hope to compete with anyone next year.

[geezer]

I agree with CA, maybe you don't have to have a decent 6-9 or taller player to win but if you don't have one then I don't think you can have more than one player less than 6-3 on the court most of the time because if the other team has a decent post you will have to play to much help defense and that will kill your perimeter defense.

[Lamar Pride]

I'm not as concerned with the size of the player as I am the mentality of the player. Our best teams in the last few years didn't have a great rebounder that had size. Lamar Sanders was 6'5" at best and he was the anchor of a very good team. Remember Devon Lamb was our best rebounder two years ago at 6'2". With an aggressive, hardworking 6'5" to 6'7" we can compete.

[CardAmbassador]

Yes but if a team has a 6'10 or taller guy I'd like us to have at least one guy on the court taller than 6'7" to defend him.

I completely agree that rebounders really need work ethic more than anything else. Rebounding is the most tiring part of basketball IMO.

[West]

Yes but if a team has a 6'10 or taller guy I'd like us to have at least one guy on the court taller than 6'7" to defend him.


If we are playing a team with a skilled 6'10 player, then we are most likely playing a top 25 basketball team.

If we are playing a team in the Southland Conference with a 6'10 player, then he most certainly will not be skilled and they will be lucky if he can dribble and chew gum.

I go back to two years ago, whenever the only big men on our team were Stan and Osas, and they both played very minimal roles when it came to the box score. I am worried about this teams ability to score. Hopefully Rhon, Keilan, and Donnell progress tremendously this offseason.

[geezer]

A 6-10 or bigger post doesn't have to be that skilled to control the game against a smaller line up. Sanders senior year McNeese had Penn at 7-0 and he controlled just enough of the game to open it up for the rest of their team against us. Maybe you can get by if you average bigger at the other positions than the team you are playing but you are not going to win consistently.

[eagle eye]

Size alone isn't a guarantee the player will be effective. Remember 7 footer BJ McClendon? A stud in his Arkansas high school years we found out he could barely walk and chew gum at the same time. I saw him come into a game and foul out within 3 and half minutes. I'll take a 6-9 player over a guy like McClendon any time.

[geezer]

Won't argue that size brings any guarntees, but neither does shooting percentage. Facts are when a player moves to D-1 NCAA basketball they rarely have played consistently against anyone close to their ability during their high school or juco years.

[coachacola]

Lamar announces the signees:

http://www.lamarcardinals.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/052413aaa.html

Some quotes from Pat Knight:

http://blog.beaumontenterprise.com/inthecards/2013/05/24/knight-adds-three-juco-players/

[LAZEEK]

Updated List:

Anthony Holliday 6'4 Guard
Marcus Owens 6'4 Guard
Nimrod Hilliard IV 6'1 Guard
Terrence Traylor 6'7 Forward
Donovan Ross 6'5 Forward
Tyran de Lattibeaudiere- 6'5 Forward
Octavius Green 6'7 Forward

Darryl Baker 6'2 Guard (Fall 2014)

Returning Players:

Rhon Mitchell 6'5 Forward
Amos Wilson 6'5 Forward
Donnell Minton 6'0 Guard
Sebastian Norman 6'9 Forward
Keilan Blanks 5'9 Guard
Matt Hancock 6'4 Guard
Brennan Doty 6'3 Guard

That's probably it for this recruiting class.


Terrence Traylor is NOT coming to LU now. Not sure why, but know that he is not coming!!!