Omari Grier- Commits to Bradley!

[Da Coach]

These links are posted in another thread- but here they are again for anyone who hasn't seen them-

Omari Grier is one of a couple other potential transfers Bradley is still looking at. Grier is a freshman at Florida Atlantic, and he is one of the top three point shooters available among potential transfers.-

http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/grier_omari00.html

FAU stats- Grier shot 38.9% overall, 40.8% from three, and 88.9% from the FT line, and scored 6.3 ppg in 14.2 mpg.

http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2011-2012/teamcume.html

He scored a season high 27 points against Miami-

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/players/110891

http://upressonline.com/2012/04/mens-basketball-freshman-omari-grier-confirms-hes-transferring/

http://upressonline.com/2012/01/mens-basketball-freshman-guard-omari-grier-isnt-your-typical-athlete/

A couple videos-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8chXBTsj2Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uidgzrqhYK4&feature=relmfu

Grier is originally from Erial, New Jersey, a suburb of Philadelphia. He attended the Episcopal Academy in Newton Square, Pennsylvania, where he averaged 17 ppg as a junior. He then played his senior year at Impact Academy in Las Vegas, where he averaged 20 ppg. He then did one post-graduate season at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, Maine, where he averaged a team-high 13.9 points a game, and over 3-pointers a game helping MCI to the New England Prep League title. He then committed to Florida Atlantic University and coach Mike Jarvis in mid April, 2011.

[lake Camelot]

Looks like he can shoot and has some nice moves also.

[LittleBrave]

What caused the major drop-off in minutes?

[Da Coach]

Sounds like his shooting dropped off, then Coach Mike Jarvis became dissatisfied with that and other aspects of his game and benched him. Grier and his family weren't happy and decided to try for a new start elsewhere.

Here is a discussion from the Florida Atlantic message board-

http://fauowlsnest.com/board/index.php?topic=12738.0

Jarvis is known as a strict coach who doesn't worry about hurting his players' feelings. Maybe that explains why they have several of his recruits bailing out and transferring.

[LittleBrave]

Any word on how his visit went?

[Da Coach]

Any word on how his visit went?

Despite what some are saying elsewhere, the visit went very well. Grier was impressed with Bradley, and he left with an offer from Coach Ford. He is a strong kid who is 6'4" and can shoot, and he's the kind of player who would help Bradley. He has since been in touch, and remains very interested.

I think there is a strong likelihood he will take the last open scholarship we have.

[LittleBrave]

Despite what some are saying elsewhere, the visit went very well. Grier was impressed with Bradley, and he left with an offer from Coach Ford. He is a strong kid who is 6'4" and can shoot, and he's the kind of player who would help Bradley. He has since been in touch, and remains very interested.

I think there is a strong likelihood he will take the last open scholarship we have.

And Grier would have to sit out a year since he's a transfer - correct?
Whereas Doyle could play immediately and have 1 more year of eligibility with BU.

[Da Coach]

And Grier would have to sit out a year since he's a transfer - correct?
Whereas Doyle could play immediately and have 1 more year of eligibility with BU.

You are correct.

[Fyrebyrd]

Grier commits...per the JS

http://www.pjstar.com/sports/x1780494760/Florida-Atlantic-transfer-Grier-commits-to-Bradley?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

It says that completes the recruiting class...Did I miss something? I thought we had two spots open.

[Da Coach]

Despite what some are saying elsewhere, the visit went very well. Grier was impressed with Bradley, and he left with an offer from Coach Ford. He is a strong kid who is 6'4" and can shoot, and he's the kind of player who would help Bradley. He has since been in touch, and remains very interested.

I think there is a strong likelihood he will take the last open scholarship we have.

Welcome to Bradley OG! I heard this morning that this decision was imminent.

It says that completes the recruiting class...Did I miss something? I thought we had two spots open.

The only 2 scholarships (from Devon Hodges and Donivine Stewart) went to Anthony Fields and Omari Grier- so we now have no more open scholarships.

[Fyrebyrd]

Ah right, I forgot Fields committed

[lightsout]

Great news, welcome to Bradley Omari! Looks like we might of found the point guard of the future with Fields and the shooter we need in Omari. 2013-2014 is looking like a pretty promising year for Bradley fans.

[Big Mike]

Welcome to BU OG......a 6'4 3 pt shooter is a welcome sight for this roster!

[shaunguth]

Welcome OG!!!

Not to write off next season completely, but I'm REALLY looking forward to 2013.

[SFP]

Seems like a good pickup and hopefully with the 4 scholarships for the following year we can pick up a true big, another point guard, an athletic banger, a 6'5" or bigger shooter. There's still a ton of work left for the following year but it is looking good.

Now since we know what the roster will look like next year I'll be very happy if we finish .500. I like the guys that represent us but unless one of the bigs really steps it up and a shooter emerges it will be another long season.