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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 2, 2021 11:45:57 GMT -5
Georgia State, that's Rob Lanier correct? I saw that Kansas signed a D2 or D3 big body, makes me think that this might be the year for Andrew Sischo. I guess that's wishful thinking. After I saw the great news about Justin Ndjock-Tadjore, I couldn't help think about my man, Amadou Traore. I've been following Allen junior college and they've had a down year by their standards and are going to start district play on April 5th. That hasn't stopped Amadou from keeping his team in games and pilling up solid numbers. Just thinking we could have an assist from Tadjore to Traore. We are expecting to hear word on Karim Coulibaly today. His commitment would continue to build the cast, but what we've seen in the first couple signings so far this spring is that the staff is well out in front of the Board, which makes this a fun ride. Go Bonnies.
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Post by bub on Apr 2, 2021 12:02:27 GMT -5
The hits keep coming.
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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 2, 2021 12:07:48 GMT -5
Just saw it, more great news. In reading about Karim's background, he talks about the downside of not being able to get on the court, but most importantly the recognition of what it's going to take to be the player he wants to be. Welcome Karim, I think you'll find that you've surrounded yourself with people, players and staff that are committed to help you become that player.
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Post by Sipowicz on Apr 2, 2021 12:12:56 GMT -5
COULIBALY said he liked Pitt and their coaches but felt he would never be considered anything other than a defender/rebounder. KARIM wants to go to a school where he would be more involved in their offense.
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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 2, 2021 12:26:05 GMT -5
No hunches here, but I saw a young man from Maryland, Chol Marial, 7-2, 230, a 3 star, originally from South Sudan, AZ Compass, played AAU in CT. This is out and out speculation, but to me Chol meets the profile, talented, Maryland must have seen something in him, but they have over recruited there a couple times in the past couple of years, hence the Mitchell twins leaving the program after a year. He could help us now, but more so in the future. I see us going in this direction, getting a kid with promise that's got three years for the staff to develop. So my next two targets, are a young big w/potential and time to develop and a grad transfer big who is out of the box ready to contribute. Hey it's Friday, why not.
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Post by Chuck on Apr 2, 2021 12:35:14 GMT -5
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Post by Chuck on Apr 2, 2021 14:40:19 GMT -5
The last time I wished for a Coulibaly, it didn' t work. I hope the second time is the charm. Like you I was hoping Bonnies were going to sign Louth Coulibaly. It is surprising the comparison between Karim and Louth. Last name is not the only thing they have in common. -- Same height and weight at 6'8" 220 pounds. -- Very athletic big men -- Strength of their game is defense. I'm just thankful Bonnies got the much more talented Coulibaly. More talented? Check out following on Karim Coulibaly. -- Pittsburgh Panther's starting center. Led Pitt with starting 20 games. -- Led Scotland Campus to back-to-back No. 1 prep national rankings his final two seasons. -- Like Osun was starting center in National Prep Championship game. -- Named 2019 Mid-Atlantic Conference Player of the Year honors. -- Finished as Scotland Campus all-time leader in scoring, rebounds, single-game points (42) and single-game rebounds (22). -- Played for Mali at the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup. Led the team to the silver medal, the first medal for an African country in a FIBA competition. -- Averaged 13.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 2.4 assists per game at the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup. -- With 17 points Karim was Mali's leading scorer in championship game against the US. pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/abdoul-karim-coulibaly/10383www.fiba.basketball/world/u19/2019/game/0707/USA-Mali#|tab=boxscore
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Post by OceanStateBonnie on Apr 2, 2021 14:41:17 GMT -5
Great job by our staff. And still more room to add a few more contributors. Welcome to our three newest Bonnies!
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Post by Sipowicz on Apr 2, 2021 17:42:37 GMT -5
This is starting to turn into a great recruiting season. Schmidt's best since 2018 when he signed Kyle, Osun and Dom. According to Verbal Commits Karim Coulibaly had 8 Power 6 offers. https:q//www.verbalcommits.com/players/abdoul-karim-coulibaly-pa Yes Chuck! 2 ACC transfers & a top 15 Canadian with more come!
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Post by ohs73 on Apr 2, 2021 18:34:04 GMT -5
So far, Schmidt and staff have seemingly nailed this '21 recruit class.
VERY important bc the next gen of Bona talent must be stocked now. Next season is it for the Five Iron Guys. Build depth and please Coach, PLAY these kids early and often.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2021 19:01:25 GMT -5
So far, Schmidt and staff have seemingly nailed this '21 recruit class. VERY important bc the next gen of Bona talent must be stocked now. Next season is it for the Five Iron Guys. Build depth and please Coach, PLAY these kids early and often. Please coach win games!!! Play players that help you win! Play those who earn it. We trust you.
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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 2, 2021 20:55:10 GMT -5
While we all are making what we think are educated guesses as to what comes next, I don t know which way it goes from here. I know we ve inquired about some wing guys, my own hope is that we can find a freshman big and the other player I am hoping for besides the freshman big, is Brendan mykalcio from the st Patrick s school. He s 6-7 200 and I watched some of his tape again today and he can score from all over. Having Brendan and Justin to bring into a game would allow us not only to rest a couple of players, but I think they could inject some offense into this line up, actually put pressure on the defense. I also like the idea of starting to build for the following year. I know some folks here are thinking that s kind of wild eyed. I just think those two guys even as freshmen give us some explosiveness on offense that we just don t have in our current five. As for the last ship I m completely open. I know there is the adage that coach wants to keep it but with tranferama in full swing and 7 soon to be sitting there seniors, I say go for it and see if you can find a talen t who can help us this year. All that being said, fortunately we ve got a great staff who know talent and we don t have to rely on folks like me.
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Post by mnbonnie on Apr 3, 2021 12:55:51 GMT -5
Via Twitter, jaheam Cornwall,sr point guard who played at Gardner-Webb. Jaheam was 1st team all south, avg 14 ppg, 4 app. The six foot, 175 Cornwall is from Brooklyn and prepped at Putnam science academy. I read in his bio plays well off the ball as well and WAS THE THIRD BEST THREE POINT SHOOTERS OF RETURNING D1 , can t remember if it was seniors or all players. Anyway, apparently he can shoot. Sorry, my error in the original post, I had thought we had offered, the tweet just said we had overfed four years ago along with some other mid majors.
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Post by bjif on Apr 3, 2021 15:10:33 GMT -5
Think I would prefer to have the four year 6'0 lefty from Hargrave. Besides 4 years of eligibility and balance to freshman class, he brings a demention we do not have... speed!
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Post by fjs64 on Apr 4, 2021 8:42:16 GMT -5
Ok staff, wrap up another one, and put it under the Easter tree, make it have a lot of hops, and do the bunny hop all the way to the big dance
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