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Cole Certa commits to Notre Dame.Originally posted by Da Coach View Post2024 Bradley recruit Cole Certa of Bloomington Central Catholic HS, who Bradley has already offered, is being described by some as "the best shooter in the state". He scored 47 points in a State Farm Classic semi-final game Wednesday night, and 24 points tonight in the championship game, which they lost to Normal U-High. He is averaging 30 points per game for the season, so far. He now has interest from Illinois and Penn State.
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I believe Illinois thought Certa was a lock for them.Comment
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Actually, from what I had read before the announcement, Illinois was slow playing him because of questions about his athleticism and defense at the next level.Originally posted by KillerB View PostComment
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Even if he isn't an elite athlete or defender, Cole Certa is the kind of recruit that every D1 coach wants, and who'll win games. I think he'll turn into a fine player at Notre Dame. The cost to attend Notre Dame is in excess of $80,000 per year (tuition alone is >$60,000) so he's getting a great education and a lot of value for his scholarship.
If, for some reason, it doesn't work out, I'd still love to see him at Bradley.Comment
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I don't disagree, but I don't think he is the type of recruit some schools jump on early.Originally posted by Da Coach View PostComment
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True. Certa's first scholarship offer was from Brian Wardle last July. Prior to that point, he was not recognized as a clear-cut D1 prospect. Some kids take time to develop. But after a great summer, he had about a dozen offers.Originally posted by egib52 View PostComment
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From Yahoo sports:
Certa, currently at Bloomington Central Catholic in Illinois, had nearly every prominent program in his home state after him. Illinois, Northwestern, Loyola Chicago, Bradley and Illinois State all made offers. He also received offers from Butler, Nebraska, Toledo and Penn State while Shrewsberry was there. The Irish were the last program to offer him, and that came after Shrewsberry went to the Irish.Comment
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BTW.. this is according to a friend who talked to the family today. He grew up an Illinois fan. Underwood came to visit and offered immediately. He came back a week later and tried to close. The family decided to wait until after the summer season - more offers rolled in and eventually ND. The family is catholic. When ND came calling they were "stunned and ecstatic".Comment
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Eoin Dillon is having another terrific weekend with the Illinois Wolves-Originally posted by Da Coach View Post
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New name-
2024 Braeden Lue- a 6'8" forward at Alexander HS in Atlanta.
https://twitter.com/braedanlue11/sta...56556922101760
https://twitter.com/braedanlue11/sta...56983247937536
2025 Jonas Johnson- 6'6" wing at DePaul Prep in Chicago.
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One new name for 2024- Sekou Konneh, a 6'8" forward at St. Thomas More HS in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He is a teammate of another 2024 player that Bradley has had recruiting contact with-
Amari McCottry-
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We seem to be having luck recruiting the Milwaukee area lately. Does Jimmy Foster get the credit as our lead recruiter for that area or is it another one of our coaching staff?Originally posted by Da Coach View PostOne new name for 2024- Sekou Konneh, a 6'8" forward at St. Thomas More HS in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He is a teammate of another 2024 player that Bradley has had recruiting contact with-
Amari McCottry-
https://www.bradleyfans.com/forum/sp...741#post510741The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies... - John Walter WaylandComment
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Most likely Jimmie is the one doing much of the work pursuing contacts in Wisconsin, especially now that Drew Adams and Brian Jones are gone. But, Mike Bargen also does a lot of the work scouting and evaluating recruits.Comment
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Bradley offers Braedan LueOriginally posted by Da Coach on 5/8/2023 View PostNew name-
2024 Braeden Lue- a 6'8" forward at Alexander HS in Atlanta.
https://twitter.com/braedanlue11/sta...56556922101760
https://twitter.com/braedanlue11/sta...56983247937536
https://twitter.com/braedanlue11/status/1667280308515766275Comment
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