Huge official visit - 5-star Mustapha Heron

[Mustangsabu]

This would be massive

[Pony_Law]

St. John's definitely has the edge on this kid, but he would be an enormous get for our 2016 class. We need another big splash get like EM was.

From the interview with his father it sounds like the new coach at St. John's (the assistant who got him to commit to Pitt), is the only reason St. John's is in the mix. Not sure the personal connection is as strong after a) the coach switching schools and b) St. Johns is a pretty big step down in exposure compared to the ACC and really even the AAC.

[Junior]

for everyone dogging the Hobbie hire- this is a Hobbie guy

i have a dumb question.

Is Hobbie pronounced like "hobby" or does it rhyme with "Moby"?

[ebrooks11]

Both junior.

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[mavsrage311]

for everyone dogging the Hobbie hire- this is a Hobbie guy

i have a dumb question.

Is Hobbie pronounced like "hobby" or does it rhyme with "Moby"?

like hobby.

[hoopmanx]

I'm not sure who doubted Hobbies ability to get us in, it's closing that's a beast. We're up against a rejuvenated ST Johns under Mullin and a Terp program that's looking elite for awhile.

[Ponyneighbor]

I'm not sure who doubted Hobbies ability to get us in, it's closing that's a beast. We're up against a rejuvenated ST Johns under Mullin and a Terp program that's looking elite for awhile.

His closing skills will be put to the test over the next few months - we are being considered by 6 of the rivals top 20 right now, though not sure if we are the favorite for any of them

[SMUstangs22]

I'm not sure who doubted Hobbies ability to get us in, it's closing that's a beast. We're up against a rejuvenated ST Johns under Mullin and a Terp program that's looking elite for awhile.

This will be interesting to see how it plays out.

[SMU 86]

for everyone dogging the Hobbie hire- this is a Hobbie guy

We have not closed on him yet. I hope Hobbie can close. Go get'em coach.

[LA_Mustang]

Gotta believe LB and KT are the closers.

[hoopmanx]

Gotta believe LB and KT are the closers.

I wouldn't think KT touches this, other than peripherally. Hobbie's Dad is a legend, as is Hobbie as a specialist shooting coach in NYC/NJ. Remember, this guy got us a Top 100 kid coming out in Blaise Mbagorga(sp?) under Doh, in his first year on the job, beating Vandy and a few other 'better' programs at the time. I don't doubt Hobbie, his connects, or ability to get us in. I question whether concentrating on the NE is smart, especially w/the competition off the charts. Maryland is a top 5 program right now and recruiting hard, St Johns under Mullen feels dangerous etc. There have been many years recently where those historically good programs have been dormant recruiting, just not now. I would have preferred a west coast emphasis, but no worries should we land one or two from the NE. We're just up against local powers in most of these recruitments.

[gostangs]

I think that may have a lot to do with LB having a NE basketball mentality. Tough nosed grinders being his favorite type of player.

[hoopmanx]

I get it, but I'd like to see Larry make more program sustainable decisions. We have a tough road in the NE, the west is so much easier, just have to find the right types of kids.

[smupony94]

Hoop get off your [deleted] and start recruiting the east coast kids

[hoopmanx]

Hoop get off your [deleted] and start recruiting the east coast kids

I might could do the southeast, but I'll need 'resources'