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Post by sienahoop12 on Jun 4, 2019 22:48:12 GMT -5
Per his twitter
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Post by rpize24 on Jun 4, 2019 22:52:08 GMT -5
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Post by MTS on Jun 4, 2019 22:58:31 GMT -5
Yes!!!
Welcome to Siena, Gary!!!
Great job by Carm and the staff closing the deal!!
Like prep school players a lot. Gary should come in and contend for 15-20 minutes at least right off the bat. He's 6'6 and a great athlete should be a very good player in the MAAC for Siena!
Hopefully Justin Webster is up next....otherwise we hold the last scholarship.
Go Saints!!!
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Post by goldsaint17 on Jun 4, 2019 22:59:59 GMT -5
The interesting tidbit from that video for me: his jump shot (which seemed to be the big reason why he got the late offers, looks COMPLETELY different than it did in his highlight videos before. Start at about the 35 second mark of this video... it’s almost a set shot with no arc: youtu.be/HW191kDddGgNow compare to the highlight video from AAU... The form is much better and the elevation is smooth. This is a big get though, even ignoring the offers. The kid is an absolutely nuclear athlete who can jump over kids and now has a 3-point shot. Lots of defensive upside as well. He gives us flexibility to play small with him over Sloan, gives us another potentially great perimeter defender with Camper and Pickett. We can start him or bring him off the bench. Now go grab and combo guard and lets ride! Welcome Gary to the Siena family!
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Post by knicksaint on Jun 4, 2019 23:10:54 GMT -5
Who suggested we have no chance at a kid who calls us Siena University? I'm glad that string has been broken, and to get a kid who had a Big 12 and a PAC-12 offer is really impressive. Great job by Carm and staff.
Welcome to Siena, Gary! I hope in a year or two we are saying, "Shawn who?"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2019 23:18:43 GMT -5
Alright, alright. I can get behind this one. This helps.
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Post by rpize24 on Jun 4, 2019 23:19:31 GMT -5
The hire already paying dividends. Very nice get for the program and yes it doesn't hurt to land a kid who has HM offers, could be a second if Webster commits. The upcoming season got even more exciting with the news tonight. Looking forward to it! Go Saints!
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Post by texasjack on Jun 4, 2019 23:23:10 GMT -5
Shoutout to Bob Simon!
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Post by rpize24 on Jun 4, 2019 23:24:20 GMT -5
He's always had an eye for talent. Carm got a steal in him
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2019 23:43:59 GMT -5
Now get that combo shooter to replace Richard and we could have shot at it.
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Post by Sienafan on Jun 4, 2019 23:48:31 GMT -5
I have to think he going to be in play for the starting 3 spot from day 1. How else did we get him given the competition? He'll have to earn it, but I don't see how Camper beats him out. Both are very athletic, but the shooting ability difference is hard to overcome.
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Post by Sienafan on Jun 4, 2019 23:53:47 GMT -5
Now get that combo shooter to replace Richard and we could have shot at it. I think this was the bigger hill to climb. Either Webster or Moore are likely to be next. I'll be happy with either after getting the big fish. Carm got you what you wanted. Are you over Walker now? Nothing gets you over the last one like the next one. Harris may well be an upgrade over what was lost. And it's also time to for everyone to get off Carm's back. He closed the deal big time.
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Post by rpize24 on Jun 4, 2019 23:54:54 GMT -5
I have to think he going to be in play for the starting 3 spot from day 1. How else did we get him given the competition? He'll have to earn it, but I don't see how Camper beats him out. Both are very athletic, but the shooting ability difference is hard to overcome. Honestly I don't think there will be a minutes battle between him and camper as camper can go to the 4 and wouldn't have to shoot but could continue to attack the hoop and get to the line. As of right now this is what I would do, interested to hear what others would do: Starters: Pickett, Carey, Harris, Camper, Burns Bench: Seymour, Friday, Ratliff, Sutherland, Young(RS?), Darwiche
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Post by MTS on Jun 5, 2019 0:04:49 GMT -5
I have to think he going to be in play for the starting 3 spot from day 1. How else did we get him given the competition? He'll have to earn it, but I don't see how Camper beats him out. Both are very athletic, but the shooting ability difference is hard to overcome. Honestly I don't think there will be a minutes battle between him and camper as camper can go to the 4 and wouldn't have to shoot but could continue to attack the hoop and get to the line. As of right now this is what I would do, interested to hear what others would do: Starters: Pickett, Carey, Harris, Camper, Burns Bench: Seymour, Friday, Ratliff, Sutherland, Young(RS?), Darwiche I think we start the year with this depth chart: PG: Pickett (Darwiche) SG: Carey (Hein) SF: Camper (Harris) (Ratliff) PF: Seymour (Sutherland) C: Burns (Friday) (Young) But we can go small with your starting line-up at times. If we sign Webster (or Brian Moore) that shores up any concerns about our guard depth.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2019 0:08:13 GMT -5
Now get that combo shooter to replace Richard and we could have shot at it. I think this was the bigger hill to climb. Either Webster or Moore are likely to be next. I'll be happy with either after getting the big fish. Carm got you what you wanted. Are you over Walker now? Nothing gets you over the last one like the next one. Harris may well be an upgrade over what was lost. And it's also time to for everyone to get off Carm's back. He closed the deal big time. Kid is an athlete for sure but he’s no PG like Walker. We don’t know how he’ll shoot but I think he may have a better defensive motor than Walker. I’m glad we got him and this gives the chance of another impact wing. Won’t know much about his offense until he suits up though. Being more athletic than everyone is a nice place to start though. Need another guard ho can shoot and score though.
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