Bradley recruit- 2007 juco Charlie Coley

[DannyCooksey]

This is from the Missouri St. message board "Let's Go Bears":



"The Peoria Journal Star is saying that Charlie Coley will be visiting Bradley next weekend. They had no scholarships to give going into the spring and now are offering 3. They say their last scholarship will go to either Knapp or Coley.

According to PJS Coley is being pursued by Louisville, Charlotte, and BU. No mention of the Bears. PJS said Knapp was getting interest from Nevada and MSU.

Interestingly enough it appears that Illinois State will also host Coley on that same weekend.

The first two scholarships are coming from Saihou Jassey (transferring) and Dewayne Bueycks failed to qualify the third is a mystery - I believe it is either DeAaron Williams failed to qualify or there is a rumor going around that Daniel Ruffin won't be returning."

Does anyone know if the part about Coley visiting ISU is accurate? I just think it's kinda weird that he would visit BU and ISU in the same weekend. I don't know where this guy heard this, but apparently it came from JucoJunction.

Does anyone know for sure? Also is Coley visiting BU this coming weekend?

[Da Coach]

This is from the Missouri St. message board "Let's Go Bears":

"The Peoria Journal Star is saying that Charlie Coley will be visiting Bradley next weekend. They had no scholarships to give going into the spring and now are offering 3. They say their last scholarship will go to either Knapp or Coley.

According to PJS Coley is being pursued by Louisville, Charlotte, and BU. No mention of the Bears. PJS said Knapp was getting interest from Nevada and MSU.

Interestingly enough it appears that Illinois State will also host Coley on that same weekend.

The first two scholarships are coming from Saihou Jassey (transferring) and Dewayne Bueycks failed to qualify the third is a mystery - I believe it is either DeAaron Williams failed to qualify or there is a rumor going around that Daniel Ruffin won't be returning."

Does anyone know if the part about Coley visiting ISU is accurate? I just think it's kinda weird that he would visit BU and ISU in the same weekend. I don't know where this guy heard this, but apparently it came from JucoJunction.

Does anyone know for sure? Also is Coley visiting BU this coming weekend?

It does sound strange, and it's the first I have heard this. I am a bit skeptical. I have talked to several people with knowledge of the recruitment of Coley, and until now, Illinois State was not one of the schools I heard were recruiting him. It doesn't come from JucoJunction, either. I have a subscription to their premium services, and there is no mention of ISU. If there was, it would appear on his profile page, which it doesn't--

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=56221&sport=2

It's possible the new coach is trying to get involved late?

[DannyCooksey]

This is from the Missouri St. message board "Let's Go Bears":

"The Peoria Journal Star is saying that Charlie Coley will be visiting Bradley next weekend. They had no scholarships to give going into the spring and now are offering 3. They say their last scholarship will go to either Knapp or Coley.

According to PJS Coley is being pursued by Louisville, Charlotte, and BU. No mention of the Bears. PJS said Knapp was getting interest from Nevada and MSU.

Interestingly enough it appears that Illinois State will also host Coley on that same weekend.

The first two scholarships are coming from Saihou Jassey (transferring) and Dewayne Bueycks failed to qualify the third is a mystery - I believe it is either DeAaron Williams failed to qualify or there is a rumor going around that Daniel Ruffin won't be returning."

Does anyone know if the part about Coley visiting ISU is accurate? I just think it's kinda weird that he would visit BU and ISU in the same weekend. I don't know where this guy heard this, but apparently it came from JucoJunction.

Does anyone know for sure? Also is Coley visiting BU this coming weekend?

It does sound strange, and it's the first I have heard this. I am a bit skeptical. I have talked to several people with knowledge of the recruitment of Coley, and until now, Illinois State was not one of the schools I heard were recruiting him. It doesn't come from JucoJunction, either. I have a subscription to their premium services, and there is no mention of ISU. If there was, it would appear on his profile page, which it doesn't--

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=56221&sport=2

It's possible the new coach is trying to get involved late?

Thanks DaCoach

I'm sure it was bull-****. and anyway if it were true, it's probably not gonna happen now that Jackson appears gone.

[shaunguth]

Forget about Illinois State! I think the schools we should worry about are Florida and Kentucky!

It would be an absolute STEAL if Bradley gets this guy! Not to mention, there's still no news of where this phantom scholarship is coming from.

[dogsrus]

Actually IF isu was in on him late and he indeed set up a visit that would be as much if not more reason to worry then those BIG schools IMO.

Why would he go visit ISU if he wasn't interested?

As it is I think we are set. I want him and hope we can some how get him but it would just be icing on the sweet 16 cake.

[houstonbrave]

ESPN reports indicate the Charlotte coach (Bob Lutz) is now the leading candidate at South Alabama which would seem to give us an edge with Coley...but we don't seem to have a scholarship ??

[BradleyBrave]

ESPN reports indicate the Charlotte coach (Bob Lutz) is now the leading candidate at South Alabama which would seem to give us an edge with Coley...but we don't seem to have a scholarship ??

That seems like kind of a step down, doesn't it?

And yes, if there's a coaching change, that would make us the leaders for Coley.

[OrangeandBlack74]

And yes, if there's a coaching change, that would make us the leaders for Coley.

Isn't Louisville also in the mix for Coley?

This scenario is eerily similar to last year, when Sikes appeared to be a lock for BU, and then went to Cincy. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself.....

[BradleyBrave]

And yes, if there's a coaching change, that would make us the leaders for Coley.

Isn't Louisville also in the mix for Coley?

This scenario is eerily similar to last year, when Sikes appeared to be a lock for BU, and then went to Cincy. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself.....

Coley is visiting Charlotte the week he was supposed to visit Louisville, so it seems as if they're out of the picture.

I agree, some things are similar to Sikes, but we aren't as desperate for Coley as we were for Sikes. Coley is icing on the cake. Sikes was a necessity that didn't come to fruition. I think with David Collins on campus, who just chose BU over Charlotte, the full-court press is going to be on Coley to follow in his footsteps. Unfortunately, that probably means the end of DeAaron Williams or one of our current players at BU if that comes true.

[PeoriaLou]

Unfortunately, that probably means the end of DeAaron Williams or one of our current players at BU if that comes true.

There's your scholly for Coley....

[lake Camelot]

I know he is supposed to be visiting today(The 13nth) I was wondering if anyone knows if he is here for the weekend, or just the 13nth?

[BuBraves55]

is this guy a cellus like player?

[real fan]

Anyone seen any of these recruits this weekend and if Coley leaves without signing does anyone else consider it to be a sign that he will be going elsewhere?

[Da Coach]

is this guy a cellus like player?

More like DeAaron Williams type than a Cellus.

The liklihood of signing him drops off greatly if he doesn't commit here.

[Garland 22]

is this guy a cellus like player?

No, he is very similar to Zack Andrews, a little better basketball player, but very compariable to Zack.