Basketball recruiting update

**kg-cyclone** · 02-11-2009, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

through an assistant coach? IF this is true (which I'm not sure it is) it could be very bad, sounds like a commitment would coming along with it...

I'll work on trying to find out, but gags12 is a Duke fan, I believe...

**kg-cyclone** · 02-11-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

through an assistant coach? IF this is true (which I'm not sure it is) it could be very bad, sounds like a commitment would coming along with it...

One other thing...this usually isn't the time of year where you see commitments.

**cybsball20** · 02-11-2009, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by kg-cyclone

I'll work on trying to find out, but gags12 is a Duke fan, I believe...

Looking back at his posts its pretty clear that's the case

Originally Posted by kg-cyclone

One other thing...this usually isn't the time of year where you see commitments.

True, but you never know...

**gags12** · 02-11-2009, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by kg-cyclone

How do you surprise a coach? Doesn't he need help getting into any building...let alone a game?

I am a duke fan. That part about the surprise comes from an article. It basically said that he's coming down for the game without K's knowledge.

I don't think that it guarantee's a commitment or anything. The last few recruits we've had in for this game have gone elsewhere. Hopefully we'll change the result on the floor tonight and that will change the result off the floor.

A commitment at this time would seem to go against pretty much everything that Barnes has said. I think this is a case of not being able to pass up a great opportunity to see a game of this magnitude in a great venue more then anything.

**cybsball20** · 02-11-2009, 11:15 AM

Looks true

Headed To Durham For Unofficial Visit
The Devils Den.com (subscription), NC - 24 minutes ago
Harrison Barnes, of Ames (Iowa) High standout, is making his second unofficial visit to Duke. This time he'll be in Durham (NC) for their match up with ...

Several Recruits + Surprise On Tap at Duke
InsideCarolina.com (subscription), NC - 53 minutes ago
That target will be none other than Ames (IA) small forward Harrison Barnes- the nation's top small forward and number three overall prospect in the class ...

**cymonat** · 02-11-2009, 11:18 AM

Ahhh ****

**kg-cyclone** · 02-11-2009, 11:21 AM

I just realized it UNC...Duke, Barnes isn't stupid...I would go too.

**Clones85'** · 02-11-2009, 11:32 AM

This rumor has been floating around the internet for weeks. Rumor was that Barnes was flying down on Duke's private jet to go to the UNC game.

**BryceC** · 02-11-2009, 11:33 AM

I would hope that if he wants to commit he does it soon regardless of where it is so the other teams can get a move on, especially ISU.

**Bobber** · 02-11-2009, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by BryceC

I would hope that if he wants to commit he does it soon regardless of where it is so the other teams can get a move on, especially ISU.

I agree.

**psycln11** · 02-11-2009, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by lennon3

Another thought I have had about an opening in a scholly was with Dykstra. I haven't hear much on him latley but I remember hearing a few months ago that we may have not even gotten the best on his 1A hs team with Heemstra proving to be something. I know its not the best move to get rid of a scholly for a kid but maybe McD knows he may have to do it if there is that much of a talent difference between him and Ejim since he may not be here much longer... Again this could be way off base but maybe a possibility that McD hints to Dykstra he may be better off in a smaller conference.

Dykstra is a top 150 kid (106) and #28 among power forwards. I hardly doubt GMAC would hint to him that he'd be better off in a smaller conference.

Jordan Dykstra - Basketball Recruiting

**BryceC** · 02-11-2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by psycln11

Dykstra is a top 150 kid (106) and #28 among power forwards. I hardly doubt GMAC would hint to him that he'd be better off in a smaller conference.

Jordan Dykstra - Basketball Recruiting

So was JR Angle of Iowa at this point in his high school career - he'd made one basket in 24 games of his RS Senior year.

**cyclonepower** · 02-11-2009, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Looks true

Headed To Durham For Unofficial Visit
The Devils Den.com (subscription), NC - 24 minutes ago
Harrison Barnes, of Ames (Iowa) High standout, is making his second unofficial visit to Duke. This time he'll be in Durham (NC) for their match up with ...

Several Recruits + Surprise On Tap at Duke
InsideCarolina.com (subscription), NC - 53 minutes ago
That target will be none other than Ames (IA) small forward Harrison Barnes- the nation's top small forward and number three overall prospect in the class ...

he gone...i think we should really start to press Ejim, we need him

**ISU4ME** · 02-11-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by imnclone

Just looked at the espnu prospect ratings. In comparing Colvin to Buckley, they seem to have similar rankings. Why are expectations so high for Colvin?

Because he has not played here yet and the ISU fan base likes to build everyone up and then tear them down. Much like the media in general.

**Cydkar** · 02-11-2009, 11:50 AM

If I was being recruited by Duke and UNC I'd be there as well. The fact that he's going should surprise nobody. Hopefully he's bored out of his mind during the game.