Staten

**shildreth** · 02-20-2009, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by bawbie

As long as the current staff that he has a good relationship is in place...

bingo.

**Clones85'** · 02-20-2009, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by cycfan

I'm not much into hs bb. I pretty much only pay attention to S.C. West because of Staten and Rock Valley because of Dykstra. Of the 4 S.C. metro teams, West is at the bottom. Heelan and East are the best and they tend to beat West by about 20 each time. Since I mentioned Dykstra, I'll comment on him briefly. I don't believe he is the best player on that Rock Valley team. There is another 6'9" kid that is the star of the team. I think Dykstra is only a soph., so he has a lot of time to develop.

GO CYCLONES!!!

He is a junior

**khaal53** · 02-20-2009, 02:14 PM

They did beat Heelan last week, but Heelan is 3A anyhow. I saw yesterday that West will get a council bluffs school in the second round, and then likely play East.

**cyismydog** · 02-20-2009, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by khaal53

They did beat Heelan last week, but Heelan is 3A anyhow. I saw yesterday that West will get a council bluffs school in the second round, and then likely play East.

East/West would have Staten and one of our main recruits for '12 in Mike Gesell matched up against each other again.

**becrisgreg** · 02-20-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

East/West would have Staten and one of our main recruits for '12 in Mike Gesell matched up against each other again.

I thought Gesell was from South Sioux City, NE??

**khaal53** · 02-20-2009, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by becrisgreg

I thought Gesell was from South Sioux City, NE??

I think you're right. He's from Nebby.

**UofICy** · 02-20-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

East/West would have Staten and one of our main recruits for '12 in Mike Gesell matched up against each other again.

Come on dog!!! Gesell plays for S. Sioux City, not East!!! It's a whole different state!!!!

**Cardinal&Gold11** · 02-20-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

5-star...right now ESPN has him as the 8th best player in his class, and the 3rd best PG....in the country in his class.

I know that part. I;m not gonna put to much stock into ESPN ratings for freshmen. How do they know how good he is going to be, or if some other kids are out there. I want to know from people who have seen him play, how good they think he will be, but thanks for the info CIMD

**ribsnwhiskey** · 02-20-2009, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by jahfg

He still has three years to change his mind. There is no such thing as a solid verbal from a freshman in high school. I'm happy we have a verbal as it clearly shows we are in the lead, but to say we don't have to worry is a tad ridiculous.

Dykstra's verbal has been pretty solid. I wouldn't say there is 'no such thing', but I do agree that it's way too early to think he couldn't change his mind at some point.

**Final42b** · 02-20-2009, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

5-star...right now ESPN has him as the 8th best player in his class, and the 3rd best PG....in the country in his class.

I'm really, really excited about the fact he is ranked so high. But i cant help think about how he might be 17. It really bothers me for some reason. And I would expect someone who is 2 years older than the rest of his class to be ranked that high as he would be much more mature. This would be like HB listed as a freshmen

. I hope its not true but all signs point to it being true. But with all that said i know he is still a great player and its a great pick up for us.

**mustangcy** · 02-20-2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Final42b

I'm really, really excited about the fact he is ranked so high. But i cant help think about how he might be 17. It really bothers me for some reason. And I would expect someone who is 2 years older than the rest of his class to be ranked that high as he would be much more mature. This would be like HB listed as a freshmen

. I hope its not true but all signs point to it being true. But with all that said i know he is still a great player and its a great pick up for us.

So what your saying is that Staten is really two years older than the average freshman? So really he should be a junior age wise? Wow...

**Final42b** · 02-20-2009, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by mustangcy

So what your saying is that Staten is really two years older than the average freshman? So really he should be a junior age wise? Wow...

thats the rumor on the streets.

**Final42b** · 02-20-2009, 03:31 PM

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**Cloned4Life** · 02-20-2009, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

5-star...right now ESPN has him as the 8th best player in his class, and the 3rd best PG....in the country in his class.

I thought I read that somewhere too (that he was ranked 8th) but I can't find that info anywhere on ESPN.com. I don't think you have to be an insider to see it either. Can you provide a link? This one doesn't say his ranking or grade...

Not that I don't believe you (because I do, I swear he used to be ranked 7th!) I just can't find the link.

Wesley Staten Rankings, Grade, News, Stats - College Basketball Recruiting 2012 - ESPN

**Final42b** · 02-20-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Cloned4Life

I thought I read that somewhere too (that he was ranked 8th) but I can't find that info anywhere on ESPN.com. I don't think you have to be an insider to see it either. Can you provide a link? This one doesn't say his ranking or grade...

Not that I don't believe you (because I do, I swear he used to be ranked 7th!) I just can't find the link.

Wesley Staten Rankings, Grade, News, Stats - College Basketball Recruiting 2012 - ESPN

according to the links he provided it says he is 16th