IC-Press Citizen: Vette to meet with GMac Friday

[TheHelgo]

It's highly possible we get a commit from him tomorrow. He could end up being a lot like Vroman IMO.

To ask the obvious follow-up question: Do you have any reason to think he will committ, or is it just a hunch/wishful thinking?

[cstrunk]

To ask the obvious follow-up question: Do you have any reason to think he will committ, or is it just a hunch/wishful thinking?

I've read in some article I found linked in one of these threads that he is visiting and it sounds like he would fit in well here. I forget what it said exactly but it made it sound quite possible he will come here. Something to the effect of "How long will it take to make a decision to make a new committment? Answer: 'That depends on how well my visit to ISU goes this weekend.'"

Sounds like he would commit this weekend if he wants to come here.

[AP4CY]

I've seen this kid play numerous times and his play reminds me a lot of Grant Stout. I think he would be a good fit.

[chadm]

Another article. this from waterloo courier
WCFcourier.com | Mr. Basketball appears headed to ISU

[ISUFan22]

He's got some work to win me over - as far the person he is.

[ISUonthemove]

if he is half of the player Stout was, I'd take him. I like the fact that he is 245lbs. Just think if we picked up him and Nweke. We'd have some much needed size down there.

I don't think McDermott would offer both of them though.

[JRE1975]

He's got some work to win me over - as far the person he is.

I agree 100%- wasn't this the kid that had some really negative comments about GMAC in his face book stuff from prior posts?

[9seven]

He's got some work to win me over - as far the person he is.

Yep, I haven't heard anything positive about his character yet and I'm not sold on his game. Though I do trust McD so I will let him be the judge of Vette.

[Todd]

I won't pre-judge a KID based on what was said to be on someone's facebook. Can't imagine/remember the things I must have said that were wrong when I was 18 years old. I hope we get him...period.

[cyclonenum1]

Did we recruit this kid prior to his committing to Indiana State? Why did he commit to Indiana State? If we didn't previously recruit him, what has changed?

And all the references to Grant Stout...come on. He was a nice player in a small time conference but they way many of you speak about him you would think this kid is an NBA lottery pick...which he clearly is not.

[Todd]

I clearly am not saying he's NBA level. He is however a 6'-9" post player that can move well, handle the ball, shoot and is built unlike any other player currently on our roster --a lean, 245 lbs. He's a strong kid and we need that.

[Jerry1982]

He's got some work to win me over - as far the person he is.

Quality of character and general intelligence are often overlooked the blog-o-sphere of recruiting. That's a couple areas I've always thought we could improve on at ISU. With that said, I'm from the Waverly area and am hearing very good things about family, work ethic and basketball IQ. Passing on the Iowan could be a big mistake.

I read in a different thread that Vette's high school coach, Coach Bardell, and McDermott had their differences. This morning I learned the exact opposite. Bardell (an old Floyd assistant) and McDermott are buddies. From what the locals are saying I think Bardell wants Vette in Ames.

[CyForPresident]

Yeah, from what I've heard Bardell and GMac used to be neighbors. GMac and Vette apparently have know each other for a long time and GMac was recruiting Vette when he was at UNI.

Smart money says he'll be a cyclone by Monday.

[URBCLONE]

He's got some work to win me over - as far the person he is.

I'm with you 22 and with Darts as well.

[Knownothing]

I think after watching the video that he looks like a confident Alex Thompson. I think he could come in with the confidence he has shown and do some good things.