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[BSLChrisStoner]

InsideMDSports / Baltimore Sun: PG Rysheed Jordan
http://articles.balt...uard-commitment

Baltimore Sun: http://articles.balt...nofficial-visit

"Rivals.com's Eric Bossi wrote that "there isn't a point guard in the country with a better blend of size, athleticism and ability to create."

[BSLChrisStoner]

Baltimore Sports and Life: “One reason it is assumed that Maryland wants to be in position to take more than one more player in ’13, is that the Terps continue to pursue the Harrison Brothers. We continue to hear that the Terps are in the Top 5 for this duo, but likely behind Kentucky. What % chance do you give for the Harrison’s coming to College Park?”

Kellon Hassenstab: “I haven’t heard or seen anything to convince me that anyone other than Kentucky will land the twins. I think it would take something drastic happening to the Kentucky program for the Harrisons to head elsewhere.”

Baltimore Sports and Life: “DeMatha’s 6’8 250lb Center BeeJay Anya is another highly ranked National player in the Class of ’13. Do you see the Terps as a viable contender for Anya, or do you think the incoming bigs will prevent MD being a serious contender for him?”

Kellon Hassenstab: “I interviewed Anya in the Fall, and he provided a list of more than a dozen college programs that he is considering. I took that to mean that Anya is still in the beginning stages of his recruitment, and is open to hearing from many schools. Still, I’m not sure how Maryland would cope with three players having virtually the same skillsets and positions if Anya was added to Cleare and Mitchell. You’d have to think Anya would be thinking about how he would fit in to a roster with two players ahead of him that have similar games.”

[bnickle]

I'd love to have the twins for a lot of reasons but if Jordan wants to commit tomorrow I would take him even if it meant the Harrisons would eliminate us. A lot of people would wait on the twins and I understand that thinking but Jordan is really good at a position we badly need (PG). I wouldn't be able to turn that away with the hopes that the Harrison's pick us over Kentucky.

[BSLChrisStoner]

I'd love to have the twins for a lot of reasons but if Jordan wants to commit tomorrow I would take him even if it meant the Harrisons would eliminate us. A lot of people would wait on the twins and I understand that thinking but Jordan is really good at a position we badly need (PG). I wouldn't be able to turn that away with the hopes that the Harrison's pick us over Kentucky.

I totally agree with this thinking. You take the strong player that wants to commit, over hoping to land a super elite player later.

[ravens8589]

It's time to look a little bit into the 2012-2013 class. I know everyone wants the Harrison twins bad and so do i but we need to put it in perspective here. The chances are very slim they land at Maryland. I am as optimistic as the next person and there still is the chance they do come here, but its not looking good.

The talent to look at right now is Rysheed Jordon. Depending on what site you read, Maryland seems to have a great shot to land him and he spoke very highly of Maryland. The best part is, the schools he listed are very beatable in the recruiting trails. Chances are he wouldnt turn down Maryland to play for Drexel, Temple, Lasalle and schools like that. The main school we would have to beat out is Villanova, which doesnt scare me anymore.

Also look for Tyler ennis and Rashawn Powell. Chances are that Maryland is not heavily focused on recruiting big men anymore and will target these guards heavily.

[glenn__davis]

The talent to look at right now is Rysheed Jordon. Depending on what site you read, Maryland seems to have a great shot to land him and he spoke very highly of Maryland. The best part is, the schools he listed are very beatable in the recruiting trails. Chances are he wouldnt turn down Maryland to play for Drexel, Temple, Lasalle and schools like that. The main school we would have to beat out is Villanova, which doesnt scare me anymore.

Jordan is a big Philly guy and went to just about every Temple home game this year.

Now that doesn't necessarily mean much, but Temple is absolutely a player in his recruitment.

[ravens8589]

Jordan is a big Philly guy and went to just about every Temple home game this year.
Now that doesn't necessarily mean much, but Temple is absolutely a player in his recruitment.

That is absolutely a great point. The biggest thing about these recruits is we don't ever know what they are truly thinking. He did attent Temple games but i am not completely convinced he would pass up an oppurtunity to play big time at Maryland and be apart of something that seems to be special for the future. That is why i named some of the others to look out for.

You make a great point though.

[ravens8589]

On another note, i do believe this signals the end to the recruitment of Cassell Jr. They want some scholarships for 2013 and there isn't a pressing need anymore for him.

Thoughts?

[BSLChrisStoner]

On another note, i do believe this signals the end to the recruitment of Cassell Jr. They want some scholarships for 2013 and there isn't a pressing need anymore for him.

Thoughts?

With Smotrycz, the Terps in '13-'14 currently look like:

Guards: Stoglin (Sr), Howard (Sr), Allen (Soph)
Wings: Faust (Jr), Layman (Soph)
Bigs: Pankey (Jr), Len (Jr), Cleare (Soph), Dodd (Soph), Mitchell (Soph), Smotrycz (Junior)

There would be two spots open (1 if Cassell, Jr were to join the Terps).

If the Harrisons' want to join, another spot will become available (likely Pankey or Dodd asked to step-away), or maybe Len or Stoglin has gone pro.

[ravens8589]

My thought is, is that they want to keep at least 2 scholarships open in case the Harrison twins by some chance decide Maryland is the right place for them. I think they're banking on the fact Stoglin plans to turn pro after next season. Len is another interesting option as i do not think he will be at Maryland beyond next season whether it be returning home or going pro. A lot of different scenarios, but i'm not sure what the plan for Cassell Jr. is.

[DBean]

I don't follow the Terps too much, but when I did watch games, especially against Duke, I noticed that the other teams were shooting a lot more three pointers than Maryland was. Of the people they are recruiting, are there any of them that are capable of shooting threes during the game?

[Nuclear Dish]

He did attent Temple games but i am not completely convinced he would pass up an oppurtunity to play big time at Maryland and be apart of something that seems to be special for the future.

Isn't Temple joining the Big East, or is that just for football? If it includes basketball, he can get his big time there too, so I don't think that's necessarily a selling point for Maryland. And Temple is a program as much on the rise as Maryland could be, so being a part of something special is also a wash, especially if he prefers to be part of something special happening in his hometown.

[ravens8589]

My earlier post has now been proven incorrect. Sam Cassell Jr. re-committed to Maryland today which in many eyes, was a forgone conclusion. I personally did not believe with one more guy coming in (Smo) that Maryland would really want to use a scholarship on him and it is very clear that Dodd will be on campus next season. I'm not 100% sure on the scholarship situation for '13 but it can't be more than 2 or 3 (assuming Len and Stoglin leave which i have already said i believe is going to happen). It certainly doesn't hurt to bring him on because depth is key and being deep in the ACC can seperate the contenders from pretenders.

[ravens8589]

I don't follow the Terps too much, but when I did watch games, especially against Duke, I noticed that the other teams were shooting a lot more three pointers than Maryland was. Of the people they are recruiting, are there any of them that are capable of shooting threes during the game?

Yes!!! Layman, and Cassell Jr. are great 3-point shooters and Smo is a good 3-point shooter.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Baltimore Sun / Recruiting Report: Weekly recruiting roundup
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