Landers Nolley 6'6 SG/SF to Virginia Tech

[ShockAzs]

I don't understand this denigrating a recruit. Coaches want him, offered him. Things can be perceived wrong, or come across the wrong way in a "spur of the moment" interview.

It's not a character piece, where the interviewer does everything they can to bring out the best in the recruit. It's a quick info grab where these kids are put on the spot, and not all of them are as comfortable or as good as, for example, a FVV at interviews.

[Aargh]

I'm not denigrating by pointing out that he is very positive about putting up a lot of offensive numbers. In the right situation, that's an outstanding trait.

I think Marshall is up front with recruits and doesn't hide the fact that he coaches a style where offensive production is spread out. I think it's a credit to the program and to Marshall that a player who likes an uptempo game (which WSU has) and likes to put up big offensive numbers (which players at WSU don't tend to do) has WSU in their final 5 schools.

The style of play at a school and the style of play preferred by a recruit don't always match. Pointing out that possibility isn't a knock on the player or the coach.

There is a difference between a "we didn't really want him any way" post, and a "player prefers a different game style" post.

[proshox]

Find me a good player that doesn't want shots..... you guys crack me up.

The interviewer makes $ by getting Ohio State fans excited. He is going to ask leading questions that lead to hopeful statements about Ohio State signing him.

Every single recruit would have made a similar statement in response to a question about a fast paced offense. All this kid did was regurgitate the pitch Underwood made him.

[ShockAzs]

I'm not denigrating by pointing out that he is very positive about putting up a lot of offensive numbers. In the right situation, that's an outstanding trait.

I think Marshall is up front with recruits and doesn't hide the fact that he coaches a style where offensive production is spread out. I think it's a credit to the program and to Marshall that a player who likes an uptempo game (which WSU has) and likes to put up big offensive numbers (which players at WSU don't tend to do) has WSU in their final 5 schools.

The style of play at a school and the style of play preferred by a recruit don't always match. Pointing out that possibility isn't a knock on the player or the coach.

There is a difference between a "we didn't really want him any way" post, and a "player prefers a different game style" post.

Yes, and I was not referring to your post, but the ones like you mentioned "we don't want him anyway" "he's flaky" etc.

And I don't mean to call anybody out, and apologize if I seems like it. But ultimately these are kids trying to do the best they can with whatever situation they're in, with the knowledge they have at the time.

[ShockAzs]

Find me a good player that doesn't want shots..... you guys crack me up.

The interviewer makes $ by getting Ohio State fans excited. He is going to ask leading questions that lead to hopeful statements about Ohio State signing him.

Every single recruit would have made a similar statement in response to a question about a fast paced offense. All this kid did was regurgitate the pitch Underwood made him.

Yes true, and touches on a point I made, that the interviewer has a lot to do with what comes out of the recruits.

[wichshock65]

Is Wichita considered as south???

https://twitter.com/michaelsobrien/status/910902455428411393

[WstateU]

Is Wichita considered as south???

https://twitter.com/michaelsobrien/s...02455428411393

Yes, we're south of I-70.

[wichshock65]

Shox not in his final 4.

https://twitter.com/jakeweingarten/status/911015838538452992

[SHOCKvalue]

Shox not in his final 4.

https://twitter.com/jakeweingarten/s...15838538452992

One of these is not like the others.

[WstateU]

Things that make you say hmmmm...

Sometimes, things work out for the best.

“I’m not worried.”

[Shock Top]

While I wish hime well in his career (barring a Shocker matchup, of course), I just don't see how WSU doesn't trump all of these schools combined.

4-5 years ago, I could understand. These kids have to recognize the brand and the sustained success by now.

It's weird some of this young men seem to think "Well, like, I guess it's cool that Witchita is interested in me, so maybe, I might check them out, but I'm really liking [insert middling "power conference" school here] at the moment."

Oh well. On to the next one.

[shocks02]

Commits to Georgia. A lot of people didn't see that one coming. Illinois and Virginia Tech were thought to be the favorites.

[Shock Top]

Georgia? Seems like an odd choice for his (scouted) talent level.

I know he’s from the state, but at least consider GT instead..

[UCONN_Husky]

Kid must prefer watching college football over playing in the NCAA Basketball Tournament.

[shocks02]

He has already de-committed from Georgia (in about 18 hours). This kid is D-R-A-M-A.