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Post by bigsaintg on Jun 18, 2019 12:48:33 GMT -5
Diggines ranked #85 in class of 21
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Post by rpize24 on Jun 27, 2019 14:39:36 GMT -5
Zach Hicks who was offered a few days ago has picked up offers from Richmond and Temple
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Post by brian on Jun 30, 2019 21:15:47 GMT -5
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Post by rpize24 on Jun 30, 2019 21:17:46 GMT -5
Now has about half of the MAAC after him
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Post by rpize24 on Jul 1, 2019 0:58:47 GMT -5
Has offers from other MAAC schools as well as UMass and St.Bonaventure
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Post by bigsaintg on Jul 2, 2019 21:04:46 GMT -5
2021 Wilson/Philly Pride (PA) PG Stevie Mitchell (@steviem259) has just picked up an offer from Sienna.
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Post by rpize24 on Jul 2, 2019 21:06:25 GMT -5
Already has offers from La Salle, Towson, Temple, Lehigh, VCU, and Penn State
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Post by bigsaintg on Jul 2, 2019 21:19:39 GMT -5
Has offers from other MAAC schools as well as UMass and St.Bonaventure There is a Steven Cruz connection here
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Post by bigsaintg on Jul 10, 2019 12:51:26 GMT -5
Bangura will take a visit to Siena before end of summer.
6’8” Alpha Bangura Jr.
(Archbishop Stepinac ’20) is turning out to be a chip off the ole block. His father, Alpha Bangura, Sr. played at St. John’s under coach Mike Jarvis and recently finished an 18 year career overseas which gives the rising senior a foundation for success at the next level.
Good length, long, lanky and especially tough in transition, Stepinac head coach Pat Massaroni sees nothing but upside in Bangura. “In my mind he’s a wing although some list him as a power forward.”
Figuring out what skill set he has and that’s been the biggest improvement for the rising senior according to Massaroni. “His ability to run down and block shots. To do that means you’re playing around the rim, jumping and being athletic.” Additionally, Bangura has taken it upon himself to guard better players.
As a result, Bangura’s defensive intensity has risen but consequently so has his offense. “Now he’s figured out that once he gets his shoulders downhill and gets lower against his opponent, he’s able to get to the rim, explode and finish,” said Coach Massaroni.
As far as room for improvement, Massaroni will be the first to admit it. There are things he has to improve on. “His shots got to improve and he’s got to continue to finish at the rim with both hands but the jump he’s made because of his hard work [has attracted College coaches].”
Currently, Bangura’s offers include Marist, Siena, Bryant, Stetson, Canisius, UMass, LIU Brooklyn and Manhattan. ”He took and unofficial visit to Marist a couple of weeks ago, Coach Massaroni confirmed. “He’s planning to take another unofficial visit to Manhattan and try to get to Siena as well all before the end of the summer.”
With firm mid-major offers in hand, Coach Massaroni says that a few high majors are showing interest. “Providence called the other day [about Bangura]. Georgetown likes his athleticism. Maryland mentioned if he reclasses to 2021 they’d be interested in him.” Bangura is also receiving interest from Bucknell, Brown and Fordham.
The overwhelming consensus seem to be that Bangura at 6’8”, athletic and raw is a win-win situation
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Post by rpize24 on Jul 11, 2019 10:36:18 GMT -5
Rahsool Diggins with another good showing as his team won 67-59 last night: 12 pts, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals
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Post by hoopjunkie on Jul 12, 2019 8:34:41 GMT -5
Steve, the father, played at Saratoga Catholic and Colgate.
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Post by rpize24 on Jul 15, 2019 23:02:01 GMT -5
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