2022 Recruiting

[Sipowicz]

Does anyone know if the BONA staff has any interest in Canisius High(Buffalo)'s 6-7 DECLAN RYAN? Sounds like a rugged kid who's potential is just unfolding.

[towniegrad]

He was highlighted last week in a Buffalo news article; the focus was on his development. No discussion of any recruiting

[portpasses]

I know we've been linked to Tariq Eubanks in the past, but is anyone familiar with Jalen Duff (no 2023 thread yet) from Lew-Port? 5'8" guard who scored 28.3 ppg this season. Already over 1K points as a sophomore. Played last year with Roddy Gayle, who's going to Ohio St.

Hudl video - @jalenduffjd1

From @stellarhoops:

Class of 2023 Guard Jalen Duff scored 40 points & 6 assists.

@jalenduffjd1

has a unpredictable pull up jumper, tight handle, quick first step, can get into the lane to make plays, good vision & knows how to make his teammates better.

From Buffalo News:

Duff is part of the reason that Lew-Port (3-2) has remained competitive without Gayle, the two-time first team All-Western New York selection and Ohio State commit who is currently at Wasatch Academy in Utah. The 5-foot-8 Duff, the Lancers’ third-year starting point guard, heads into Saturday’s noon clash at home against Niagara Falls averaging 25.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

“I feel everybody has stepped up and played more roles than they used to have since he left,” Duff said. “It’s a good opportunity (for me to do more), but I feel I can create more opportunities for my teammates to get better.”

What may have been forgotten is that while the Lew-Port offense obviously focused on Gayle the past two seasons, someone had to be on the other end passing him the ball or being on the receiving end of a pass from Gayle after hew drew defenders his way.

More often than not, it was Duff.

Duff averaged 17.5 points, 3.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game as a freshman. As an eighth-grader who helped the Lancers win the Section VI Class A championship, he averaged 11.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 steals.

“Jalen’s got a lot of responsibilities,” Lew-Port coach Matt Bradshaw said. “Jalen’s the captain, he drives the ship and I think he’s doing a great job. People have to remember he’s only a sophomore, so he’s still learning. He’s got a lot of responsibility and I think he’s handled it well.”

[derhut]

www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/local_sports/espnu-to-air-niagara-falls-basketball-documentary/article_1b215e59-2eb2-519e-b8cd-8d836183987b.html

the documentary on NFHS hoops was impressive

[bigd]

We have to sign him, his name is Jalen. We sign everybody named Jalen

[ohs73]

Apr 23, 2021 10:28:07 GMT -5 bigd said:

We have to sign him, his name is Jalen. We sign everybody named Jalen

Don't forget Jaylen _______ from _______.

[2fal4life]

Kind of maddening we weren’t among the first offers. Aways a good thing to keep the local ties strong.

[ohs73]

If only Duff could grow another 3-4 inches by the time he graduates from Lew-Port.

[towniegrad]

AllWNY basketball Teamwill be published in the Buffalo news tomorrow
Alway an interesting profile of wny basketball and it’s best players

[magic77]

Apr 24, 2021 12:56:31 GMT -5 towniegrad said:

AllWNY basketball Teamwill be published in the Buffalo news tomorrow
Alway an interesting profile of wny basketball and it’s best players

[magic77]

WNY basketball is so weak. Not a Division I player on the 1st team. Every player in this thread is a DIII.

[towniegrad]

Tell that weak line to Dominic Welch.

[thecoach]

Apr 27, 2021 18:30:57 GMT -5 magic77 said:

WNY basketball is so weak. Not a Division I player on the 1st team. Every player in this thread is a DIII.

Well bradberry has like 9 D-1 Schools after him.

[Chuck]

Apr 27, 2021 18:30:57 GMT -5 magic77 said:

WNY basketball is so weak.

First name I thought of is Jordan Nwora of Buffalo. As a junior was a 3rd team All-American. This would have been his senior year but left early for NBA draft. Was 45th pick of last year's NBA Draft by Bucks.

[bonniefanatic508]

Apr 27, 2021 18:30:57 GMT -5 magic77 said:

WNY basketball is so weak. Not a Division I player on the 1st team. Every player in this thread is a DIII.

I wouldn't say it's so weak...and WNY HS basketball players don't necessarily have anything to do with St. Bonaventure, just because the university is in WNY doesn't mean we have to get WNY players. 

By the way, peep Davion Warren's stats this past season for Hampton and yes check out Jalen Bradberry, he has a few d1 offers but according to you they must not be d1 schools! 

Dom Welch!
Greg Dolan- Cornell
Davonte Gaines Tennessee 
James Rojas Alabama 


just to name a few and I am not even from WNY nor live there.