i don't think Vilde's ride had anything to do w/N'dao. They needed a hard-nosed big, w/tangible skills, Ricmonds is the guy. They needed a versatile 3/4, they got Leslee. In '10 & '11 they need ball-handlers, so you have Patsevich in '11. They need a bunch of stuff in '11, so we'll see. The 3 most recent pieces are pretty exciting, though. This staff has some trail traction right now.smupony wrote:That sounds logical.PonyDoh wrote:N'dao is a good player that projects as a 3. In order to secure Leslee Smith, he probably needed to hear/see that he's going to be get minutes at the 3 &4, not just 4. Essentially, I'd think they were vying for the same ride. My guess is that he didn't visit b/c Smith took that offer. Especially since they' already knew Vilde was their big.
I would also think that the Vilde's offer came to fruition when N'dao told SMU or told with his actions that he wasn't coming. Just a guess, but also a logical assumption.
Did Vilde have a standing offer or was it recently given?
That leaves one more spot.
A Papa that looks like Bamba
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PonyDoh wrote:smupony wrote:That sounds logical.PonyDoh wrote:N'dao is a good player that projects as a 3. In order to secure Leslee Smith, he probably needed to hear/see that he's going to be get minutes at the 3 &4, not just 4. Essentially, I'd think they were vying for the same ride. My guess is that he didn't visit b/c Smith took that offer. Especially since they' already knew Vilde was their big.
I would also think that the Vilde's offer came to fruition when N'dao told SMU or told with his actions that he wasn't coming. Just a guess, but also a logical assumption.
Did Vilde have a standing offer or was it recently given?
That leaves one more spot.
i don't think Vilde's ride had anything to do w/N'dao. They needed a hard-nosed big, w/tangible skills, Ricmonds is the guy. They needed a versatile 3/4, they got Leslee. In '10 & '11 they need ball-handlers, so you have Patsevich in '11. They need a bunch of stuff in '11, so we'll see. The 3 most recent pieces are pretty exciting, though. This staff has some trail traction right now.
Sounds good. Thanks for your insight.
Just read the article that we have been on this guy for over a year. Looks like we were the reason he was able to find a US Prep school.
Great job Coach Lutz and Doherty!