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MaC03 -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/12/2013 8:41:21 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

Doogie

The Gophers never reached out to Nebraska basketball coach Tim Miles, who sources say, would've given serious thought to replacing Tubby Smith. But they have thought about the Cornhuskers.

In fact, look for Nebraska assistant -- and former Gophers player -- Ben Johnson to fill a spot on new Gophers coach Richard Pitino's staff, according to sources. An official announcement should come as soon as Friday.

Johnson, 32, was in Lincoln for one season. He spent the four previous years on Northern Iowa's staff. Before that, he was at Texas-Pan American for two seasons. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Dayton in 2005.

Pitino interviewed Johnson in Atlanta on Monday.

A star player at DeLaSalle high school for coach Dave Thorson, Johnson can use that relationship to help recruit Reid Travis. Pitino met with Travis Thursday afternoon at Williams Arena, and will meet with another member of the local Class of 2014 Big 3, Cooper's Rashad Vaughn on Friday afternoon, according to a source.


I like this move...


I like it too, local ties with experience recruiting in the big 10. He was the recruiting coordinator for four years at Northern Iowa.



David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/12/2013 10:48:40 AM)

Per Doogie.

Pitino called about Memphis' Tarik Black. Has 1 year of eligibility left and would be able to play this season.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51260/tarik-black



Pete M. -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/12/2013 11:08:08 AM)

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

Per Doogie.

Pitino called about Memphis' Tarik Black. Has 1 year of eligibility left and would be able to play this season.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51260/tarik-black


I can't imagine they'd get him over Duke and the other blue bloods after him. But it'd be great.



Guest -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/12/2013 12:32:14 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Corleone

I'm sure it wasn't your intent, Dustin....but most Italian people would be offended by that statement/stereotype.  And this is coming from someone who is about as politically incorrect as you can get.

However, I was amused by the thought of a connected guy running a college basketball program.  Let's just say that sort of thing isn't exactly their style.  [;)]


It was quite clear from the TalkVikes get together last summer, that Corleone clearly has mob ties.....

No one, no one, can know the number of people he does based on our RF seats and all of the greetings from what was perceived to be strangers w/o those said people living in fear that he, Corleone could break a few limbs, if need be.

[:D]


hope I didn't piss him off but Chris' girlfriend got along great with my daughter so I figure I can tease him w/o the fear of loss of life.



Dave E -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/12/2013 1:17:54 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Miles K

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ORIGINAL: Corleone

I'm sure it wasn't your intent, Dustin....but most Italian people would be offended by that statement/stereotype.  And this is coming from someone who is about as politically incorrect as you can get.

However, I was amused by the thought of a connected guy running a college basketball program.  Let's just say that sort of thing isn't exactly their style.  [;)]


It was quite clear from the TalkVikes get together last summer, that Corleone clearly has mob ties.....

No one, no one, can know the number of people he does based on our RF seats and all of the greetings from what was perceived to be strangers w/o those said people living in fear that he, Corleone could break a few limbs, if need be.

[:D]


hope I didn't piss him off but Chris' girlfriend got along great with my daughter so I figure I can tease him w/o the fear of loss of life.


Miles, I'll miss you, but know that I'm a better person for having known you.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/12/2013 1:50:53 PM)

Perhaps Corleone can pay Tyus Jones a visit on behalf of the U and make him a scholarship offer he can't refuse.



Corleone -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/12/2013 2:22:48 PM)

[&:] good stuff.

Miles, you won't be seeing that blonde girl no more, so you'd better watch it.  [sm=club.gif] [;)]



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/13/2013 8:40:59 AM)

So now Teague and Flip have both stated for the record that Teague never said no to any assistants that Flip wanted to hire. According to Flip he was only going to take the job under certain conditions and not all of those conditions were going to be met. Flip says he turned down the job because "it wasn't a good fit".

This convinces more than ever that what I was saying at the beginning of the process was true. Flip is a die hard Gopher supporter. Cut him and he bleeds maroon and gold. But he was never interested in being the coach. He would have taken the job under the right circumstances out of die hard loyalty to the program, but professionally he is an NBA guy, who would prefer to stay in the NBA. Mark Rosen has brought this up a few times. Even Grandpa Sports believes Flip never wanted the job and is biding his time until the NBA off season when he will likely take over as GM of the Wolves.

My guess is that if Flip was going to pass that up to coach the Gophers he was going to need a level of control and autonomy that the U was not comfortable granting him. I think Clem forever ended any hope of that level of control for future coaches.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/13/2013 8:45:48 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Corleone

[&:] good stuff.

Miles, you won't be seeing that blonde girl no more, so you'd better watch it.  [sm=club.gif] [;)]


All I know is if Coach K mysteriously disappears and Jones commits to the Gophers immediately after, your going to be treated with a lot more respect in these forums.



SoMnFan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/13/2013 7:15:20 PM)

Burke leaving also
Will be a different looking Big Ten



Phil Riewer -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/13/2013 10:09:25 PM)

Jake White of Wichita State asking out of scholarship....reported by Sid..



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/14/2013 12:32:35 PM)

Petino meeting with Tyus Jones today



djskillz -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/14/2013 2:27:56 PM)

Let's just say I'm not rooting for Pitino on that one. [:D]



David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/14/2013 4:27:28 PM)

Amelia:

Finding a recruit who could step in immediately without taking up a treasured scholarship in 2014-- when a loaded recruiting class becomes available -- is clearly something that is important to new Gophers coach Richard Pitino and his staff.

The name Rakeem Buckles, who is currently at Florida International, but is reportedly considering a transfer, has come up in that context (Buckles could only play immediately if Minnesota were to successfully get such a waiver).

Now, another name along those lines is getting some life.

According to a source, the Gophers have offered Tarik Black, a big man who has played at Memphis for the last three seasons.

Memphis coach Josh Pastner told CBS Sports last Tuesday that Black would graduate this semester and then transfer. As a graduate student, Black would be eligible to play at his new school right away.

The 6-9, 262-pound forward would potentially be a big help in replacing former Gophers center Trevor Mbakwe, who departed after last season, but Black has no shortage of interested schools according to CBS Sports' Jeff Goodman, who tweeted that the junior has already drawn interest in 20 schools, including Duke and Kansas. The Gophers -- who Black took for 13 points and five rebounds before fouling out after 16 minutes of play in the Bahamas last November -- might offer him one of the best opportunities to start immediately, but with so much attention thrown his way, Minnesota is far from a lock to get him. Black averaged 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds a game last season, down from the previous season, when he averaged 10.7 points and 4.9 rebounds.

Pitino and Co. have made it clear that they only want to bring in recruits that are a "good fit" for the program. Black could be that for Minnesota, and would represent a notable early recruiting "victory" for the new Gophers staff if they were able to coax him to Minneapolis.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/14/2013 5:27:21 PM)

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

Let's just say I'm not rooting for Pitino on that one. [:D]


Hey Corleone, can you make skilz disappear along with Coach K?



Mr. Ed -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/15/2013 4:25:09 PM)

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/QA_with_Rashad_Vaughn_Lot_of_kids_would_like_Richard_Pitinos_game041513



Mr. Ed -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 11:16:39 AM)

ESPN 1500

Guard Daquein McNeil, who had been committed to Pitino at Florida International, reversed his commitment Wednesday and opted to follow Pitino to Minnesota.

McNeil, a 6-foo-3, 185-pound native of Maryland, spent his last three years playing for Vermont Academy prep school. Rated as three-star prospect by Rivals.com, McNeil committed to the Florida International in October. But when the NCAA basketball signing period open Wednesday he decided to join the coaching staff that had recruited him.



David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 11:28:04 AM)

McNeil is 6'3", 175 lbs and had a 3-star rating according to Rivals. He reportedly had offers from Oklahoma, VCU, Rutgers, Richmond and UAB. ESPN Scouts evaluation:

Strengths:
McNeil is a long lead guard with instinctive playmaking ability. He has a quick first step and is capable of creating offense off the dribble at virtually anytime. He has good court vision for a young guard, keeps his head up in the open floor, and is capable of getting hot with his jumper. He is also a potentially lethal defender with his long arms and quick feet. Physically, he has a good frame with broad shoulders and emerging strength.

Weaknesses:
Although McNeil sees the floor well, he isn't a true point guard as he struggles to play without the ball in his hands and doesn't yet see the game more than one pass or dribble at a time. He has an inconsistent shooting stroke with varying release points but still has a tendency to settle for contested shots from the perimeter.

Bottom Line:
McNeil has great size, length, quickness, and playmaking ability and consequently the potential to be a very effective lead guard at the next level but must continue to polish his skills and develop his basketball I.Q.



David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 2:08:02 PM)

Nice post from Daily Gopher:

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Lifelong Spartan fan here, living out east. Dequein (pronounced DAY-kwon) will graduate from the school I teach at in a month, and we are all very proud of him. What the stats, stars, and rankings don’t address is character and drive, which he has in spades. I’m very excited he’s coming to the Big Ten and will be rooting for his success.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 3:08:33 PM)

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

McNeil is 6'3", 175 lbs and had a 3-star rating according to Rivals. He reportedly had offers from Oklahoma, VCU, Rutgers, Richmond and UAB. ESPN Scouts evaluation:

Strengths:
McNeil is a long lead guard with instinctive playmaking ability. He has a quick first step and is capable of creating offense off the dribble at virtually anytime. He has good court vision for a young guard, keeps his head up in the open floor, and is capable of getting hot with his jumper. He is also a potentially lethal defender with his long arms and quick feet. Physically, he has a good frame with broad shoulders and emerging strength.

Weaknesses:
Although McNeil sees the floor well, he isn't a true point guard as he struggles to play without the ball in his hands and doesn't yet see the game more than one pass or dribble at a time. He has an inconsistent shooting stroke with varying release points but still has a tendency to settle for contested shots from the perimeter.

Bottom Line:
McNeil has great size, length, quickness, and playmaking ability and consequently the potential to be a very effective lead guard at the next level but must continue to polish his skills and develop his basketball I.Q.


Amelia's blog with a video clip

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/203440161.html



Dave E -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 3:43:31 PM)

Nice get.  Nothing compared to the Jordans of the world that would be flocking here by now if Flip were the coach, but not bad.



Pete M. -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 4:02:43 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Dave E

Nice get.  Nothing compared to the Jordans of the world that would be flocking here by now if Flip were the coach, but not bad.


Please, Dave, don't you mean the Shane Battiers or the JJ Redicks of the world?



Pete M. -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 4:04:54 PM)

Objectively speaking, McNeil's probably not quite as good an all-around player as Alvin Ellis, the guard they lost. But McNeil may (1) be a better fit for Pitino's system, and (2) they need a PG/SG more than a SG/SF, so I'm happy with it.



David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 4:10:49 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Pete M.

Objectively speaking, McNeil's probably not quite as good an all-around player as Alvin Ellis, the guard they lost. But McNeil may (1) be a better fit for Pitino's system, and (2) they need a PG/SG more than a SG/SF, so I'm happy with it.


Yeah. I doubt he's going to be a star, but he seems physically ideal for guard depth in Pitino's system.



Dave E -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (4/17/2013 8:02:00 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Pete M.

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ORIGINAL: Dave E

Nice get.  Nothing compared to the Jordans of the world that would be flocking here by now if Flip were the coach, but not bad.


Please, Dave, don't you mean the Shane Battiers or the JJ Redicks of the world?


I'd prefer old-school Gophers players.  You know, the kind of player that makes the HOF.  Oh, I guess you might not know about those types of players as a Duke fan, would you? 



Boom, roasted, good night Irene.

[:D]



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