Bradley recruiting the #1 player in the country for 2013

[SFP]

It would be so sweet if WSU lands him!

[tornado]

Ellis vs. Parker -- memories of Chet vs. Oscar and Phegley vs. Bird (sorta)

[Future Walk-On]

Hey we can sign Parker and Austin. Then we can promote around the state.

"Bradley, Illinois' MVC Team"

Let's just do that NOW.

[Beninator]

Ben - what you are saying is that little old BU has no chance at competing. For the most part I work for start-up for a living and if I had that attitude I'd never sell a thing. I sell up against the IBMs and EMCs all the time and win because I have something neither one will ever have and that is the ability be flexible and create a solution specifically tailored. BU can offer Parker a system that will show case his skills while the other guys have other players they also have promised the same thing. There are plenty of advantages for a top player to chose BU and I'm sure GF and staff are adept at pointing them out. You have to play to win!

But what is one of the most important assets to your business? Time would have to be a top priority. If we are talking about a player in the top 100 in the country, then I can agree with you. IMHO, the top 100 type of players are the ones we should be allocating time and resources toward. But this is the top or number 2 guy in the nation, who given what was stated at the beginning of this thread, is going to college for one year and then wants to head to the NBA. What can we offer this kid? Just how many Geno coached players have reached the NBA? These will be the type of statements thrown at the kid by the other colleges who are recruiting him. IMO, this sounds like one big recruiting publicity stunt for the fan base. Sure we will probably get a visit, but I am not buying into this one.

[TheGuy]

But what is one of the most important assets to your business? Time would have to be a top priority. If we are talking about a player in the top 100 in the country, then I can agree with you. IMHO, the top 100 type of players are the ones we should be allocating time and resources toward. But this is the top or number 2 guy in the nation, who given what was stated at the beginning of this thread, is going to college for one year and then wants to head to the NBA. What can we offer this kid? Just how many Geno coached players have reached the NBA? These will be the type of statements thrown at the kid by the other colleges who are recruiting him. IMO, this sounds like one big recruiting publicity stunt for the fan base. Sure we will probably get a visit, but I am not buying into this one.

I think this type of talent going to the NBA after one year is a forgone conclusion no matter what school he chooses. What he needs is a ton of exposure to ensure he will be a top lottery pick. Can BU give him that exposure moreso than Duke? No. I am impressed that a visit will occur, but I think in the end he will likely get some good advice and go to a school that will a) feature him b) get him on tv a lot

[Canton BU fan]

Maybe he wants to stay close to home.

[tornado]

This is true - if he wants to play where his family can see him - we are in the mix

[Future Walk-On]

He would just choose DePaul then.

[Da Coach]

He would just choose DePaul then.

He likes Bradley.

[Braves4Life]

I think this type of talent going to the NBA after one year is a forgone conclusion no matter what school he chooses. What he needs is a ton of exposure to ensure he will be a top lottery pick. Can BU give him that exposure moreso than Duke? No. I am impressed that a visit will occur, but I think in the end he will likely get some good advice and go to a school that will a) feature him b) get him on tv a lot

I think the sale is to come to Bradley, lead the nation in scoring, and lead Bradley back to glory and a spot in the NCAA Tournament (Think Versace's pitch to JJ Anderson). Where does he have the best chance of putting up OUTRAGEOUS numbers? At BU as the best player by far, or at a Duke where his numbers could get watered down by the talent around him? I would contend that he could achieve lottery status at BU just as easily. Look at POB, Hersey, AP.....

[Future Walk-On]

I think the sale is to come to Bradley, lead the nation in scoring, and lead Bradley back to glory and a spot in the NCAA Tournament (Think Versace's pitch to JJ Anderson). Where does he have the best chance of putting up OUTRAGEOUS numbers? At BU as the best player by far, or at a Duke where his numbers could get watered down by the talent around him? I would contend that he could achieve lottery status at BU just as easily. Look at POB, Hersey, AP.....

AP didn't

[Braves4Life]

AP didn't

My bad. He was just a 1st round pick.

[SycamoreFanatic]

The Valley teams as a whole need to land one of these top tier players every year or two to get MVC respectability back on par. I applaud the Brave's effort to do their part and hope you are successful. If not on this one, maybe the next one that comes along? I don't like much of anything about the Shockers but would like to see them land one too.

[TheGuy]

I think the sale is to come to Bradley, lead the nation in scoring, and lead Bradley back to glory and a spot in the NCAA Tournament (Think Versace's pitch to JJ Anderson). Where does he have the best chance of putting up OUTRAGEOUS numbers? At BU as the best player by far, or at a Duke where his numbers could get watered down by the talent around him? I would contend that he could achieve lottery status at BU just as easily. Look at POB, Hersey, AP.....

oh come on. If that were true then mid major schools would be loaded with blue chips.

No doubt he could achieve lottery status, but getting them more exposure could up the $$$ which is the ultimate goal for these 1 and done guys. Besides, after settling with Les, BU doesn't have the cash to outspend a school like Duke on a player like this.

NBA teams don't want to see them putting up unrealistic numbers playing mid major schools. They want to see them go up against the best talent the NCAA has to offer to see how they could possibly fare in an extremely tough NBA environment. I can still somewhat see your side of the argument with players like Kenneth Faried for example, but could he have been drafted a little better had he been playing in the big east beating out the competition. maybe...

[JMM28]

NBA teams don't want to see them putting up unrealistic numbers playing mid major schools. They want to see them go up against the best talent the NCAA has to offer to see how they could possibly fare in an extremely tough NBA environment. I can still somewhat see your side of the argument with players like Kenneth Faried for example, but could he have been drafted a little better had he been playing in the big east beating out the competition. maybe...

That is an antiquated idea. The scouts will find a talent like that if they are playing at Duke, Bradley, or NW Alaska St A&M.