(2016) SF Mario Kegler to Miss State

[mdn82 25,546]

Not surprised by this. Have to go hard after Davis.

[Alford Bailey 12,421]

makes it sound as if kegler is already committed to them

Yea, appears Kegler may be a done deal and Davis could announce this week as well.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

The Zagsblog post is interesting. Reading between the lines it sounds like Kegler wants to play with Davis ----instead of Kegler dragging Davis to MSU---maybe Davis will drag Kegler to IU!  I read on ITH that only a little over 3000 showed up for MSU's practice while Davis was there.  For someone who dreamed of playing big time ball his whole life it makes no sense to pick MSU over IU.  All the things they talked about at MSU--strength, facilities, and academics are better at IU.  No brainer----pick the stripes!

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,278]

I believe you are on to something reb

[akhosrof 1,168]

We are starting to see a lot of good recruiting in the SEC this past year: Auburn, LSU, Miss St. Pure speculation, but I wonder if in a few years we see some NCAA violations arise from this recent surge?

[Alford Bailey 12,421]

We are starting to see a lot of good recruiting in the SEC this past year: Auburn, LSU, Miss St. Pure speculation, but I wonder if in a few years we see some NCAA violations arise from this recent surge?

Its possible. I see it more as there is just a ton of room for growth with basketball in the SEC. With the SEC Network and such schools are going after that revenue.

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

Its possible. I see it more as there is just a ton of room for growth with basketball in the SEC. With the SEC Network and such schools are going after that revenue.

I think it's the massive revenue boost combined with some of the stuff talked about in the recruiting thread. It's easier than ever to research recruits, contact them from a distance, and sell your school as a place with a future. This reduces the influence of traditional blue bloods. Plus, there are kids who see college ball as a stop-off to the NBA and don't think they need a school with tons of tradition and a rowdy fanbase to turn on them when they decide to be one-and-done.

 

They're wrong most of the time and it may hurt their long-term development, but that's what they seem to think.

[Hovadipo 57,167]

Borzello and friends pick Miss. State. This info, also secret.

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

Borzello and friends pick Miss. State. This info, also secret.

Interesting that they don't see him and Davis going to the same place. 

[HoosierTrav 7,927]

We are starting to see a lot of good recruiting in the SEC this past year: Auburn, LSU, Miss St. Pure speculation, but I wonder if in a few years we see some NCAA violations arise from this recent surge?

It wouldn't surprise me to find out there were impermissible benefits being passed around and it wouldn't surprise me if this recruiting success was done within rules of compliance. These schools have more football money than they know what to do with. They hired big names and its working for them. I say it over and over again but kids don't go somewhere to play for the name on the front of the jersey. They go to play for the coach. I know this is a tough pill for some to swallow but its the truth. There are countless examples of this. Pearl and Howland have always been stellar recruiters and Avery Johnson won an NBA title as a player and coached 2 NBA teams, one of which made it the NBA Finals. Tom Crean on the other hand is a coach on the hot seat (with the fan base anyways) and his resume isnt quite as appetizing as those of Johnson's and Howland's. I'd be surprised if we lost a recruit to Auburn but losing one or two to Howland or Johnson, with Crean as coach, does not surprise me in the slightest. Crean needs a MONSTER year this season IMO. The support of the fan base is imperative. It absolutely has a say in whether a kid decides whether he wants to play here or not. I'm not saying it is always the ultimate factor, but it's HUGE! 

 

*** I will say that this years team has the opportunity to do something really special. With all of the parody this season, they have the ability to be a Final Four team. I'm usually one of the first to let recruiting struggles affect my mood for the current season. Not this year. This team deserves all of our support and optimism. Hopefully we dont let the mood from our recruiting carry over to this season. Let's cross that bridge when we get to it.

[ElectricBoogaloo 4,307]

Borzello and friends pick Miss. State. This info, also secret.

 

All your posts should end the same way from now on.

 

Someone please second this motion.

[Rookie33 932]

All your posts should end the same way from now on.

Someone please second this motion.

Seconded

[ElectricBoogaloo 4,307]

Seconded

 

MOTION CARRIES!

 

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

MOTION CARRIES!

 

It must go to a vote. Robert's Rules of Order must be observed!

[ebridges24 2,446]

We are starting to see a lot of good recruiting in the SEC this past year: Auburn, LSU, Miss St. Pure speculation, but I wonder if in a few years we see some NCAA violations arise from this recent surge?

not if it's UK

[ElectricBoogaloo 4,307]

It must go to a vote. Robert's Rules of Order must be observed!

 

I already banged the gavel. It's official.

[Brass Cannon 24,977]

MOTION CARRIES!

 

 

Unless Chitwood comes in and says he won't play if the motion stands

[Bowhunter 2,720]

Reading zags it looks like we've lost Davis too

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,999]

doesn't zags always predict we lose the recruit?

 

I didn't think the article was that concrete about Kegler going to MSU.

[FortWayneHoosier 6,280]

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Probably not a huge shock