Good visit by Jalen Crawford and Shayok Shayok

[Buesch N Chips]

I am sure JL is a fine man, but he didn't win any games, and didn't bring in any talent.

I disagree with this completely.

[BigDogBrave]

I disagree with this completely.

You are technically correct BNC. Les did win a few games (should have won more) and did bring in some talent. The fact that he brought in talent over nearly 10 years and never finished higher than 4th and also never won an MVC Tournament or regular season title are why he is gone.

We now have someone who took a new group of players at KSU and won their conference title. I'm hopeful he'll do the same thing here.

[SFP]

We will find out what we have for the most part in the next few weeks. Let's not jump into any arguments until then. I know I wanted a shooter and a big that likes to bang even before JL was let go and that has not changed. I also expected to see Remy fill in AW 's shoe. Let's face it, the talent we would have had coming in if JL was here would have been pretty good and right now we have know idea what the makeup will be. I'm really hoping that no one is surprised by this. This has nothing to do with, like or disliking the change that was made, but reality.

[Chico]

Since this "trust" is based on nothing, it's time for blind faith in Coach Ford and whatever he does? This is curious to me considering how you treated the previous coach. If it works for you, great.

What else can we do but "trust" Coach Ford? He is the new coach. Good luck Geno.

[mexicobufan]

Anyone else concerned that we haven't heard of a commitment from either of these guys. I was hoping they would while on campus.

[tornado]

I think both kids are still shopping various options.....the deal apparently hasn't been closed on either kid...

here's what Jalen said when he got back to Vegas..
"Just landed back in the city...good weekend tho...time for some major sleep!"

and here's what his mom tweeted...
"High 5 to Bradley U. Jay's Official Visit 2 check out the BU Braves was THE BEST college visit I've taken and I've..."
(recall, she went with her son Joe to Kentucky and her son Jordan to Indiana!!!)

and this...tweeted as a direct reply to the people on the message boards!!!
"...thanks for the warm welcome and hospitality!"


BTW -- Jordan's mom also said this...
"Other insightful research tools 4 parents & athletes are..should I say it?...here goes...the team's fan webpages, message boards & blogs!"
....so isn't it great that we have been a positive influence!!

[tornado]

sports mom has now tweeted this as a direct reply ...about Bradley..
" ..hats off to your alma mater, great institution starting with the people, no where to go but up!"

also Jalen tweets that he enjoyed the blogs...check it out!!


...judging from what we saw on the videos, what we know about Jalen and his family -- I think he'd be a great addition to the BU roster..
and I think he'd have a chance to be a star at BU...they appear not to have an aversion to mid-major basketball with brother Jordan going to the A-10

[Da Coach]

and here's what his mom tweeted...
"High 5 to Bradley U. Jay's Official Visit 2 check out the BU Braves was THE BEST college visit I've taken and I've..."
(recall, she went with her son Joe to Kentucky and her son Jordan to Indiana!!!)

Pretty impressive! Mrs. Crawford probably visited such esteemed campuses as Kentucky, Indiana, Xavier, Michigan State, Michigan, and Cincinnati while her 2 older sons were being recruited, and possibly other schools in the Big Ten, SEC, and ACC who offered scholarships to Joe or Jordan.
Yet she says the visit this weekend to Bradley "was the best college visit I've ever taken". Looks like the new facilities are going to pay off eventually.

[PTownHawkeye]

Terrific feedback...hopefully Jalen slept on it and wakes up still thinking of Bradley today. Sounds like he would be an awesome addition to the Hilltop!

[AZ BU Fan]

IF Shayok becomes a Brave how will posters differentiate between SS and SS?

[jeffsu]

IF Shayok becomes a Brave how will posters differentiate between SS and SS?

My vote is S2, or Sx2!

[Future Walk-On]

I don't care what website he is on.....

If he likes BU and wants to be here then sign him up! The coaches know what up.

[Missouri Brave]

[
Hersey Hawkins had three scholarship offers - BU, ISU and Eastern Washington - and wasn't thought to be a big-time recruit by anyone. Now he ranks 7th all-time in NCAA Division I scoring annals.

[LittleBrave]

IF Shayok becomes a Brave how will posters differentiate between SS and SS?

Sh Sh
That's what HE'LL be saying to the crowd at opposing teams' arenas after he goes on a scoring tear!
Well, I don't know much about Shayok, but I think I'd rather have JC kid at this point. How can you go wrong with the initials - JC?

[bubraves82]

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Well, I don't know much about Shayok, but I think I'd rather have JC kid at this point. How can you go wrong with the initials - JC?

Everybody's posting we need a shooter, and Jeremy Crouch (JC) was quite the shooter, but perhaps the author had something different in mind.