Other Valley Schools' Recruiting classes/ 2014-15 Outlook

[MadaboutWu]

Wanted a place to discuss BU and other schools other than Brown's thread.

[WSUwatcher]

Nice job, MababoutWu -- an actual thread devoted to its subject instead of whatever semi-related content someone happens to think of while browsing elsewhere. And it must have taken you all of about a minute to start it. A great example, and I appreciate it.

I remember seeing a piece by PaulS not too long ago about what other Valley teams had done so far in terms of their recruiting, but my modest searching skills and lack of time to look more thoroughly prevent me from posting the link.

[Dave Stalwart]

Nice job, MababoutWu -- an actual thread devoted to its subject instead of whatever semi-related content someone happens to think of while browsing elsewhere. And it must have taken you all of about a minute to start it. A great example, and I appreciate it.

I remember seeing a piece by PaulS not too long ago about what other Valley teams had done so far in terms of their recruiting, but my modest searching skills and lack of time to look more thoroughly prevent me from posting the link.

Here's something that sounds like what you are referring to. It's all the way back from 4-30, but it's a start.

http://blogs.kansas.com/shockwaves/2014/04/30/catching-up-on-mvc-recruiting/

[Anthroshock]

Suellentrop is posting a few nuggets on twitter right now. Summer media call for MVC?

[WstateU]

http://www.mvcfans.com/viewforum.php?f=6

http://www.mvcfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3680

[Dave Stalwart]

WARNING: MVC rant. Every now and then I just have to get it out, and an outlook on the MVC got me going...

I'm not gonna lie. I may be one of the more sentimental Valley people of this board, but even I might start jumping ship and wanting to leave if the next few seasons don't produce any contenders. I love the Valley, and I have said it before...I would much rather see a strong Valley than see WSU leave. It may take me longer than some, but I love Marshall at WSU more than any conference affiliation. If this conference causes my man to leave, it's on.

Bradley, Southern Illinois, Illinois State, Missouri State, you just got served by an eternal optimist. MAKE IT HAPPEN. Indiana State and Northern Iowa, I still believe in you, but I understand what you have to deal with. EVANSVILLE, IF YOU CAN'T DO IT WITH WHO YOU HAVE RIGHT NOW, YOU ARE DONE. Don't get mad. You know it's true. Drake and Loyola, surprise me.

[wufan]

Here's Bradley's full recruiting class…it's presented by a Braves fan, so it is rose-colored in nature, but 100% true. In addition to this list, Bradley signed 6-7, 190 lb top 100 player Josh Cunningham. He was ranked #80 by rivals (prior to committing, 98 after) and plays both forward positions. Offers included: Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, and Oklahoma among others. He averaged 22 points and 15 rebounds and nabbed a couple of Illinois state titles during his high school tenure.

Mike Shaw, PF
6'8 230 Jr
2011 Rivals #59
Offers out of high school: Marquette, Illinois, Notre Dame, West Virginia, DePaul
Offers upon announcing transfer: Tennessee, DePaul

Transfer from Illinois, where he played sparingly.

Jermaine Morgan, PF/C
6'8 210 Jr
Offers out of high school: Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado State, LaSalle
Offers out of JUCO: Washington State, New Mexico initially; Florida State, Florida Gulf Coast after decommitting from Wazzu

Committed to Wazzu, but was released from LOI once Ken Bone was fired. Played on Mac Irvin Fire with Taylor and Shaw. Averaged 9 points and 8 rebounds at Moberly JUCO while shooting 58% from the field and 74% on FT.

Kendahl Amerson, SG
6'3 180 Jr
Offers: Gonzaga, UNLV

Spring signee. Averaged 18 points and 3 rebounds at Utah State-Eastern JUCO, shooting 40% from 3 and 69% on FT.

Tramique Sutherland, PG
5'11 175 Jr

Signed with Bradley in the fall. Finished the season 2nd nationally in JUCO in assists and steals. Honorable Mention JUCO All American. Averaged 19 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals playing for Hill College, with 4 triple doubles. Shot 44% from 3 and 75% on FT.

Warren Jones, PG/SG
6'3 190 Jr
Offers: EIU, WIU

Spring signee. Averaged 17 points and 4 rebounds at Southeastern Iowa JUCO, shooting 41% from 3 and 74% on FT.

Donte Thomas, SF/PF
6'6 205 Fr
Offer: Kent State

Signed in the fall and was injured his senior season at Thornwood. Averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds his junior year at Thornwood.

[Jhook89]

That's a pretty impressive incoming class for them

[Blackmag]

I agree with you DJO6Shocker, I'm loyal to the Valley and I still believe this league can be in the top 6-8 leagues around and possibly higher some years. The big problem has always been keeping the good coaches from moving on to so-called greener pastures. The list is long for coaches leaving for higher profile leagues. The ADs and presidents at the Valley schools need to realize that to be regarded as top tier you need to put the money into facilities and pay your coaches a worthy salary. I know we don't have the football money to spread around but if you look at the success the Shocks and Creighton and otheir top non-bcs basketball schools do to be relevant, by up-grading facilities and scheduals then I see coaches sticking around and adding stability for the league.