Welcome Visitor LaDarien Griffin

[wgt]

Alex Kline typically lists hoop’s visitors by schools on Fridays. Here is his list for this week end.
Delighted to see that LaDarien Griffin will be visiting Bona.

He is listed as a 6’7” small forward. His length, hops & athleticism are characteristic that have him playing bigger than 6’7”.
This past season he played at Providence HS alongside guard Grayson Allen headed to Duke. Providence plays a national schedule against the best throughout the country. Providence HS was # 6 Fl & # 134 nationally at one point. In the Florida State Championship game he had 18 while Grayson was held to 9.

LaDarien is a smart kid as evidenced by interest from Yale, Brown, & Cornell. Offers from Texas Tech, UNF, FGCU

I welcome LaDarien to the Enchanted Mountains & am sure he will enjoy his visit. He is a talented player who would do special things as a Bonnie.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0evsuQyUPQ

www.snappytv.com/snaps/providence-wyatt-walker-to-ladarien-griffin-alley-oop-about-university-christian-vs-providence-school-boys-on-playon-sports-ch-7_eg

247sports.com/Player/Ladarien-Griffin-58792

www.sportsradiojax.com/onair/generation-sports-54294/local-rising-star-ladarien-griffin-talks-12260506/ Pod cast interview

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej-Ut76_Afg In 8th grade he showed athleticism & coordination at 6’2”

Weekend Warriors: 10/24-10/26 Visitors
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Duke - Tyus Battle & Blake Harris
California - Tyler Dorsey
Cincinnati - Billy Thomas
Indiana - Curtis Jones, Rawle Alkins, Thomas Bryant & Miles Bridges
LSU - Tyrone Outlaw
Michigan State - Nojel Eastern
Missouri - Kobi Simmons
NC Central - Jelani Mofford
Penn State - Lamar Stevens
Rice - Marquez Letcher-Ellis
South Carolina - PJ Dozier
St. Bonaventure - LaDarien Griffin
Tennessee - Abdul Ado & Mario Kegler
Tulsa - Pat Birt
USC - Brandon Sampson
Villanova - Cameron Reddish, Rawle Alkins, Quade Green & Lamar Stevens
Wake Forest - Blake Harris
Western Kentucky - Marlon Hunter & Aric Holman
Wisconsin - Diamond Stone
Xavier - Ryan Murphy

[bjif]

This is a solid kid who has his priorities in order. Believe his folks will join him on the visit. Good athlete with room to add 15 pounds of muscle, wide shoulders and large arm span. Even looks a little like Denzel.Would be a great first commitment to enjoy the journey. Welcome LaDarian, hope you have a terrific visit.

[wgt]

bjif....Agree with your assessment re: character & his substantial wing span. He has been working on his J & hitting the weight room hard.

[bjif]

WGT- He is definitely A-10 caliber talent, and I believe he has been under recruited.

[wgt]

Alex Kline has also reported that Quinton Rose and Kyle Alexander will be visiting this week end.

[fjs64]

Oct 24, 2014 20:04:20 GMT -5 wgt said:

Alex Kline has also reported that Quinton Rose and Kyle Alexander will be visiting this week end.

Are the Rose and Alexander visits officials?

[bjif]

Could the Big 4 be Poyser, Rose, Alexander and Griffin? One can dream can't he?

[jh]

Oct 25, 2014 5:39:41 GMT -5 bjif said:

Could the Big 4 be Poyser, Rose, Alexander and Griffin? One can dream can't he?

And Q Rose would count towards 2016 - allowing for one more in 2015

[123Rob]

I'd sign up for that!

The only problem with the plan is that Rose is in the class of 16. He plays against my local HS on Jan 21st. I did not see him play in person last season so I am looking forward to see how his game has progressed and if he has filled out any.

[phelps]

Has St. Bonaventure Men's Basketball ever had complete class recruit commitment this early?

I stressed several years ago that SBU was so behind in this type of business........................It looks like we are finally catching up to the times.

As it is with any crap shoot, you are going to win some and lose some. (some recruits will pan out to be significantly better after their senior season and some will be below average) The recruits that do not pan out usually opt out and transfer.

I am not a high risk gambling man........................but I like what I'm seeing so early in the game!


GO BONNIES!!!!!!!!!

[jh]

Oct 24, 2014 20:04:20 GMT -5 wgt said:

Alex Kline has also reported that Quinton Rose and Kyle Alexander will be visiting this week end.

wgt - I cannot find this from alex kline anywhere

Scratch that wgt - I found it & yes they are additions and reported to be coming !!!!!!

[class70]

I guess all these prospects--men and women alike--get to see tonight's slam jamboree, right? It should be a great recruiting tool. I trust someone here will provide an eyewitness report of the scrimmages for those of us who can't be there in person.

[wgt]

I know there will be a number of keen observors attending who will hopefully provide their opinions & assessments.

That's a pleasnt dream bjif!!

Phelps....How did David like his visit to St John's?

[Sipowicz]

fjs64, according to TARIQ SBIET of NORTHPOLEHOOPS, KYLE ALEXANDER's visit to SBU this weekend is an "unofficial".

[wgt]

LaDarien is celebrating his Birthday at St Bonaventure. What better place to enjoy it than with Bonnies in the Enchanted Mts.

Happy Birthday LaDarien!!