Joseph Ragland is a Shocker!!

[ShockTalk]

A couple of articles from his home back in Mass. The first is after his Senior year in HS:

http://www.masslive.com/republican/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1209885639282250.xml&coll=1

The second at the beginning of his second year at Platte:

http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.../post_144.html

From what was said in the 2nd article, apparently Joe's 1,286 career points are enough for him to be the all time leading scorer at North Platte.

That's correct. See my post 6th from the bottom on page one for all the awards Joe has received while at North Platte.

[60Shock]

Welcome JR and congrats to our coaching staff for solidifying our PG position.

[shockmonster]

Who else were on is final list?

[Snapshot9]

I find it a little funny that all the talk was about Cousins, Carter, or other Ppint Guards, but Joe. And he looks to be the best one of them all.

The one article between his freshman and sophmore years was saying he needed to work on defense in the offseason, so I am assuming that will still apply this year as well. Those lefties can be deadly shooters.

The coaching staff deserves props for landing Joe. He sounds like he will fit in real good in Shockernation.

[ShockTalk]

I'm glad that we got JR's commitment BEFORE Carter made his final decision. I saw what I viewed as some big potential problems for Carter going to OU and a different one with the Zags. Marshall may have known 100% that Carter wasn't coming here, but that also might not have been the case. So, I'm going to take this that HCGM got his 1st choice and I can't say I disagree with that at all!!

Welcome Joe!!

:wsu_posters: :clap: :band: :yahoo:

[jocoshock]

HCGM continues to surprise and impress....

Looks like a GREAT recruit

[Txlen]

I find it a little funny that all the talk was about Cousins, Carter, or other Ppint Guards, but Joe. And he looks to be the best one of them all.

He is not a bad consolation prize, is he?

Put some more muscle on his frame and he will be an even tougher one to knock off of his dribble. He is pretty solidly built right now. If he gains as much additional size as Clevin did by his senior year, JR will be a load.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

[ShockTalk]

I find it a little funny that all the talk was about Cousins, Carter, or other Ppint Guards, but Joe. And he looks to be the best one of them all.

He is not a bad consolation prize, is he? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Put some more muscle on his frame and he will be an even tougher one to knock off of his dribble. He is pretty solidly built right now. If he gains as much additional size as Clevin did by his senior year, JR will be a load.

Fixed.

[notquiteBWing]

whelp. i'm excited.
sounds solid to say the least.
I love that he shoots it well from beyond the arc.
I hope he is quick. at least as quick as DW, that will be awesome. :good:

:wsu_posters: :goshocks: :posterwu: :posterwsu:

[MikeShox]

Article from Utah. I think they are pretty disappointed.

http://www.deseretnews.com/blog/20/10008817/Utah-Utes-blog-Utes-strike-out-on-JC-prospect.html

"Utah has struck out on one of its point guard prospects for next year.

Joe Ragland, an NJCAA all-American from North Platte (Neb.) CC, has committed to play at Wichita State next year according to the Wichita Eagle.

Ragland is one of at least two point guards the Utes were targeting for next year's team. Coach Jim Boylen was in Nebraska recruiting Ragland as late as Monday. Ragland said he was considering Utah along with Creighton, George Mason, Montana and Montana State, but decided on Wichita State before making visits to those other schools."

[wu_shizzle]

Ragland said he was considering Utah along with Creighton...

Life is about choices son, and you've made a good one.

[Snapshot9]

You need to read all of the comments on the article from the url above. I added some comments as 'Shocker_fan'.

[lostshocker]

i tried reading the comments but the "waaaaaaaaaa, waaaaaaaaa, waaaaaaaa, we are utah and therefore better than wichita st" got to be too much.

[RoyalShock]

You need to read all of the comments on the article from the url above. I added some comments as 'Shocker_fan'.

Apparently, the comments I submitted yesterday were a little too biting and sarcastic for the moderator's taste.