2024 and beyond recruits

[egib52]

I would have liked to see Stowers stay and play in his hometown, but maybe he wanted to get out of Peoria. Miami is a beautiful campus in a small town (Oxford, Ohio). They have a great basketball history, but they have not been very good for a long time. Their only winning season in the last 15 years was the Covid-shortened season of 2020-21 when they finished 12-11. They last made the NCAA Tournament 17 years ago (in 2007). Maybe Leshawn can help get them turned around.
Miami (OH) historical record - https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb.../miami-oh/men/

Totally agree.

[egib52]

Bradley offers Walter State CC big man Aiden Goins - https://x.com/goins_aiden/status/1839012595920965812
It is his first D1 offer - https://verbalcommits.com/players/aiden-goins



He is a hefty (6'9", 265 lb) left hander with some nice moves and a decent outside shot. He shot over 44% from three last season.
Highlights from last season as a freshman at Motlow State College - https://x.com/goins_aiden/status/1767582638984818802
2023-24 Stats- https://www.motlowsports.com/sports/...aidengoinsd46j

As someone who weighs north of 265. No way this guy weighs 265, might be 60-80 lbs north of that

[Da Coach]

Miami (OH) also recruited a 6'10" center with a 3.5 rating. Looks like recruiting may have picked up.

2nd year Miami (Ohio) head coach Travis Steele has a couple nice recruiting classes for 2024 and 2025. Their 2024 recruiting class, they signed Brant Byers, a 6'7" wing that Bradley coaches liked and offered, and a highly recruited point guard, Luke Skaljac, who Belmont and Indiana State offered. Their 2025 recruiting class now includes 4 commitments- Leshawn Stowers, point guard Trey Perry, who Illinois State offered, 6'7" forward Kyle Waltz, a 3.5 star recruit, and 6'10" big man Tyler Robbins, who Bradley recruited.

[Da Coach]

A couple more new names-
2025 Juco- Cameron Wallace- a 6'7" sophomore forward at Holmes Community College in Goodman, Mississippi. He is originally from Little Rock, Arkansas. Last season as a freshman, he averaged 18.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg.
>> https://verbalcommits.com/players/cameron-wallace
>> https://x.com/jakelieberman2/status/1838640028097921483
>> https://www.holmesathletics.com/spor...e_cameron_ej15

2025 Trey Knight- 6'0" guard at Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, Washington. He is originally from Hayward, California. Last season, he was at Cal State-East Bay, a Division II school, but he redshirted and did not play before transferring to Tacoma CC.
>> https://verbalcommits.com/players/trey-knight
>> https://eastbaypioneers.com/sports/m...ey-knight/4801
>> https://247sports.com/player/trey-knight-46102926/
>> https://x.com/HoopScoopMedia/status/1782231295063396617

[Da Coach]

...new names Bradley has been in contact with-

2025 Jax Abalos- 6'7" left-handed wing at Batavia HS in Batavia, IL.
>> https://verbalcommits.com/players/jax-abalos
>> https://x.com/BataviaBBBall/status/1809328519216001338
>> https://x.com/JakeN_Movement/status/1808625518797074623
>> https://ny2laillinois.com/article_on...articleid=6030
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lt4Y7amVyg

Jax Abalos commits to Cornell of the Ivy League. Bradley did not offer him.

https://x.com/jaxabalos22/status/1839669084054544533

[Stevezall]

Nice to see Aiden Goins get an offer from Bradley. Coach Wardle has done well in the junior college Market! Malevy a perfect example! Hey Coach now that Stowers committed to Miami, Ohio what honestly are the chances we can keep D. Richardson at home? I know it's extremely hard to keep players from Peoria in there Hometown! So many other places to choose from. I visited Miami Ohio once and Their Campus was beautiful. I'm still hoping we keep a great player in Peoria...as you stated in previous posts, it's been quite a while....now going on over 20 Years I believe!

[Stevezall]

Just to reiterate what I just wrote under Bradley offers column: D.Richardson made such a big deal after Bradley offered him last year. Briefly, he spoke how BU was a dream offer, he would love to play for his Hometown Team. He also said he loved Bradley and the City of Peoria! That last statement is something because I read on this site, he grew up poor! In any case, I hope those words he echoed are not hollow and he meant it! I guess will find out soon( he says October) if we have his commitment! Of course, he can always transfer home, but I'm Greedy....I want him in 2025!

[tomahawk chop]

As someone who weighs north of 265. No way this guy weighs 265, might be 60-80 lbs north of that

I like 6-9 post players that can rebound and help in running the fast break. Not sure about this guy. Coach must see something in him so I will trust the staff.

[egib52]

I like 6-9 post players that can rebound and help in running the fast break. Not sure about this guy. Coach must see something in him so I will trust the staff.

I agree on the big bodied bangers, but I prefer them in the form of Brodie or that kid that was at MO St not long ago.

[Da Coach]

The coaches probably don't want to use all the open scholarships on freshmen, so it makes sense that he is pursuing a number of junior college players. Jucos are a bit under-recruited now because of the transfer portal, so hopefully Bradley can land one or two. With Hannah, Linke, Davis, and Biliew in their final year, Bradley needs one or two big men who are able to contribute right away.

[Da Coach]

Bradley recently in conact with...
2026 Collin Ross- 6'10" forward at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio. He is originally from Woodstock, Georgia.
>> https://verbalcommits.com/players/collin-ross
>> https://x.com/TravisGrafHoops/status...91718339580200
>> https://x.com/JaySlone15/status/1819200338588504304

2026 Jackson Williams- 6'4" guard at Spire Academy. He is also originally from Georgia.
>> https://x.com/2026jackson/status/1836888905125183611
>> https://x.com/2026jackson/status/1829573106480071166
>> https://x.com/OTPNXT2025/status/1814417552874868873

[Da Coach]

2025 Carson McDonald- 6'9" forward at the Newman School in Boston.
>> https://verbalcommits.com/players/carson-mcdonald

Also, Bradley is recruiting 2026 Marquis Clark, a 6'2" guard at Chicago Whitney Young High School. He is one of the top players in Illinois in the 2026 class.
>> https://verbalcommits.com/players/marquis-clark
>> https://www.madehoops.com/made-socie...sillinois.aspx
>> https://prephoops.com/2024/09/update...is-rankings-2/

He has an unofficial visit scheduled with Bradley in 2 weeks.
>> https://x.com/MaxFeldman6/status/1840025334227349756

[Da Coach]

One new name Bradley is in contact with-
2025 Martin de Laporterie- 7'1" sophomore post player from Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. He is originally from Bordeaux, France and has played for a French Club team (JSA Bordeaux Basket) for the past couple years. He has offers from Weber State and Robert Morris U.
>> https://x.com/CoachKevonDavis/status...34527634178304
>> https://x.com/ArizonaPreps/status/1743081433399525765
>> https://goroughriders.com/sports/men...laporterie/946
>> stats from 2023-24- https://www.accac.org/sports/mbkb/20...laporterieo8ln

[Da Coach]

Interesting interview with 2025 recruit Dietrich Richardson - https://x.com/_proinsight/status/1837576569994596365

He talks briefly about his recruitment starting just after the 3:20 mark. He mentions Virginia Tech and Bradley have been on him the most, but he has "some upcoming visits coming up". Plus he mentions that Villanova just gave him a call about 2 days ago. He says he'll "take some official visits, then decide in October".

Dietrich Richardson getting interest from SEC school - https://x.com/G_SullivanMPA/status/1842213191717122372

[Da Coach]

One new recruit name-
Bradley has been in contact with 2025 Jonah Funk, a 6'9 (and still growing) forward at El Paso-Gridley HS. Despite playing at a small high school, he is putting up big numbers and beginning to get interest from mid-major D1 schools. He also plays with Mid-Pro Academy (formerly the Peoria Irish) program.- https://verbalcommits.com/players/jonah-funk
> https://twitter.com/JonahFunk14/stat...42424272916906
> https://twitter.com/ClutchSportsIL/s...09357618290803
> https://twitter.com/hoijim/status/1727177142482637170
Rated the best small school prospect in Illinois by PreHoops.com- https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/1726632947976126844

2025 recruit Jonah Funk has transferred from El Paso-Gridley HS and will play this year at Metamora HS where he will be a teammate with Matthew Zobrist. - https://x.com/tdc200/status/1842325305064632388