SMU GETS VERBAL FROM PAUL McCoy

by **Higher Authority** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:43 pm

Way to go, Coach Doherty!

by **SMU 86** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:11 am

I think this one was a tag team effort from Coach Doh and JJ working together.

by **PonyPatrol** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:13 am

From an actual basketball standpoint, I think we finally have a slasher who can "get to the rim at will". Haven't had a guy like that since Hop, and it should really open up our offense, which currently consists of standing around the perimeter waiting for someone to shoot. Nothing can elevate a college team more quickly than a guard who can get to the paint and free up other players....not to mention we have the JUCO Williams there to ease the transition. Hate to knee-jerck too much, but we might not suck next year...

by **PonyDoh** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:18 am

we may still suck next year, but we won't suck the year after, and beyond. Doh has completely recreated the roster and it has some talent on it. It also has some depth. Now, w/Williams, McCoy & Dubois in the backcourt, we have some kids capable of handling. Even a guy like Frank despite beinbg a very undersized 4, has handle, and can really pass.

This commit is huge, but more then that, it'll be interesting to see the repercussions on the roster. As Prof X pointed out a few weeks back, the roster seems to be on the verge of a pretty major shake up.

by **BlvdKing13** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:14 pm

Looks like he signed the letter so the deal is closed, here's the link to the front page article on SMUMUSTANGS.COM

http://smumustangs.cstv.com/sports/m-ba ... 08aaa.html

by **SMU2007** » Mon May 05, 2008 3:27 pm

MustangIcon wrote:
Ikus wrote:This is AWESOME!

Picking the Ponies over Kentucky (the Wildcats' 2007 trainwreck notwithstanding) is a major coup for Coach Doherty.

Was Hopkins even rated No. 10 in THE NATION at his position? I know Hop had a ton of offers, but was he a top-10 point guard?

Congratulations, Coach Doherty and staff!

Hop was a 5 star recruit and much more highly sought after than McCoy. However, this is still a fantastic get for SMU.

Hop was a 4 star recruit and was also ranked #10 in the nation. Whether or not he was more "sought after" is probably up for discussion.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=40&yr=2002

by **MustangIcon** » Mon May 05, 2008 3:51 pm

SMU2007 wrote:
MustangIcon wrote:
Ikus wrote:This is AWESOME!

Picking the Ponies over Kentucky (the Wildcats' 2007 trainwreck notwithstanding) is a major coup for Coach Doherty.

Was Hopkins even rated No. 10 in THE NATION at his position? I know Hop had a ton of offers, but was he a top-10 point guard?

Congratulations, Coach Doherty and staff!

Hop was a 5 star recruit and much more highly sought after than McCoy. However, this is still a fantastic get for SMU.

Hop was a 4 star recruit and was also ranked #10 in the nation. Whether or not he was more "sought after" is probably up for discussion.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=40&yr=2002

Hop's 5 star rating was from Rivals which has McCoy as a 3 star. Sorry for the confusion and thank you for posting Hop's Scout rating- I had always assumed he was 5 star on both services.

by **SMU2007** » Mon May 05, 2008 11:20 pm

ah gotcha - any idea as to which site has better rankings for basketball recruits?

by **abezontar** » Mon May 05, 2008 11:25 pm

the one that ranks our recruits higher

by **ponyboy** » Tue May 06, 2008 7:15 am

Big difference between McCoy and BHop is that Bryan's ranking was pre-injury. As I think HoopFan was prone to say in those days, Hop was never the same after the injury he incurred prior to joining us here on the Hilltop. He lost his jump out of the gym and BHop became Was Hop.

by **ponydawg** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:09 am

And I HATE it when people would throw this in the Hop's faces because I am very grateful for both of their hardwork....but McCoy only costs us one ship.

by **mrydel** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:16 am

ponydawg wrote:And I HATE it when people would throw this in the Hop's faces because I am very grateful for both of their hardwork....but McCoy only costs us one ship.

Technically I would say it cost 2 since someone will have to leave to make room. The same goes for any additional signees this year. If someone is added, someone must be subtracted. And that is not necessarily a bad thing.

by **Pony4Life** » Tue May 06, 2008 11:17 am

Under that scenario, adding another player wouldn't "cost" another scholarship, it would just make better use of an already-existing 'ship.

by **mrydel** » Tue May 06, 2008 11:28 am

Pony4Life wrote:Under that scenario, adding another player wouldn't "cost" another scholarship, it would just make better use of an already-existing 'ship.

I will buy that.

by **The PonyGrad** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:00 pm

That ESPN review, I believe it was, dinged his speed but he must have some speed as "McCoy also runs track and was a member of the 2007 state championship 4x100 meter relay team."

Even if he was the 4th fastest that has to be pretty good right?

SMU GETS VERBAL FROM PAUL McCoy

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