Although Chuck Martin mentioned that there would be six freshmen on next year's team, the actual name of the sixth freshman will not be released for some time.
According to my source, Marist may not reveal the name until the fall semester is about to start. He likened it to the Javon Parris signing.
Many of you were wondering so I felt I would pass that information along. When a name is officially announced, you will know. It could be later rather than sooner, however.
[EDITED] To clarify, when I say the Javon Parris situation, I'm referring to the date when the signing was announced. Both Kaba and Parris were announced on September 5th. The similarities between the player and Parris are in date only.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Jordan to the Warriors Summer-League team
As I mentioned in the Kenny Hasbrouck post, Jared Jordan would be an excellent fit for the Golden State Warriors. Now he will have a shot to do just that.According to The Monitor, the Grand Valley Rapids announced that Jordan would play with the Warriors Summer-League team.
Jordan is now the third Grande Valley product to take part in the Summer League. Last year, current Rockets' starter Aaron Brooks played there, along with the Warriors' C.J. Watson and the Raptors' Desmon Farmer.
The reason Jordan would be an asset for Golden State is the uptempo offense and Don Nelson's indifference to defense. While watching Jordan compete in the Summer League in the past, he struggled to cover the opposing guard. Offensively, he showcased that great knack for finding the open man anywhere on the floor. Monta Ellis, while the starting PG, is more of a combo-guard and newly-acquired Stephen Curry is best suited to play the point.
Jordan is the prototypical point guard that looks to find his teammates. With playing time, he'd most likely never shoot. Golden State has plenty of offensive options the Warriors could make use of. In addition, former Nets' first-rounder Marcus Williams was largely a bust in Oakland. His inability to run the fast break made him a liability. Williams rarely saw the floor.
Jordan has a realistic shot to make the Golden State lineup based on his performance in the Summer League. The Hornets loved what they saw from him last year during preseason but opted to keep two roster spots open. Providing Golden State has no qualms about filling a roster, Jordan could break through with the Warriors.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Strickland and Martin interviews
Martin did not have much to say on the front of how the team would shape up next season. He did say that there were six freshmen coming in and two transfers (Drummond and Kaba). The team will look completely different, but Martin is finally getting his type of athletes in here.
I saw Sam Prescott at camp today and he has excellent size for a guard. It didn't hurt to have Rod Strickland there to give him some advice.
When it comes to the interviews, Strickland was battling a sinus infection, hence the interesting opening. The audio also drags for about 30 seconds after we finish.
I saw Sam Prescott at camp today and he has excellent size for a guard. It didn't hurt to have Rod Strickland there to give him some advice.
When it comes to the interviews, Strickland was battling a sinus infection, hence the interesting opening. The audio also drags for about 30 seconds after we finish.
Spending the day with Chuck Martin and an NBA Legend
I had the good fortune of speaking with former NBA great Rod Strickland today at Chuck Martin's Basketball camp. Strickland and Martin were colleagues at Memphis before Martin came to Poughkeepsie.
Strickland is currently an assistant coach with John Calipari at Kentucky. He ranks in the top 10 all-time with close to 8,000 assists.
Martin participated in a question and answer session with the campers before turning the floor over to Rod. Strickland also participated in some drills that featured pick-and-roll and focused on the responsibilities of the point guard. R.J. Hall certainly as a good outlet to pick up some of the nuances of the game.
Strickland told me that he and Chuck are in constant communication, and Martin played a major factor in his development as a coach.
The full story will appear in tomorrow's Poughkeepsie Journal and on their website. I will post the audio of the conversation's I had shortly.
I also spoke with Ryan Schneider who will be playing in Europe next season. Schneider is assisting Martin and Will Lanier at the camp. Current Red Foxes Dejuan Goodwin, Daye Kaba, Casiem Drummond, Korey Bauer, Javon Parris, and R.J. Hall were also on hand to help Martin out.
Schneider said he signed with the Glass Family, specifically Tyler Glass. Keith Glass, Tyler's father, is the agent for Larry Brown, Gregg Popovich, and Scott Skiles. The full story on Schneider will appear Sunday in the Poughkeepsie Journal along with the area's High School All-Stars Section.
All the audio will be available later.
For now, here are some videos of Rod Strickland in action in the NBA:
Strickland is currently an assistant coach with John Calipari at Kentucky. He ranks in the top 10 all-time with close to 8,000 assists.
Martin participated in a question and answer session with the campers before turning the floor over to Rod. Strickland also participated in some drills that featured pick-and-roll and focused on the responsibilities of the point guard. R.J. Hall certainly as a good outlet to pick up some of the nuances of the game.
Strickland told me that he and Chuck are in constant communication, and Martin played a major factor in his development as a coach.
The full story will appear in tomorrow's Poughkeepsie Journal and on their website. I will post the audio of the conversation's I had shortly.
I also spoke with Ryan Schneider who will be playing in Europe next season. Schneider is assisting Martin and Will Lanier at the camp. Current Red Foxes Dejuan Goodwin, Daye Kaba, Casiem Drummond, Korey Bauer, Javon Parris, and R.J. Hall were also on hand to help Martin out.
Schneider said he signed with the Glass Family, specifically Tyler Glass. Keith Glass, Tyler's father, is the agent for Larry Brown, Gregg Popovich, and Scott Skiles. The full story on Schneider will appear Sunday in the Poughkeepsie Journal along with the area's High School All-Stars Section.
All the audio will be available later.
For now, here are some videos of Rod Strickland in action in the NBA:
Friday, June 12, 2009
Hasbrouck works out with Nets
With the draft approaching at the end of this month, Jared Jordan is not the only MAAC product looking to make it into the NBA.
Siena's Kenny Hasbrouck had a pre-draft workout with the New Jersey Nets, per Albany's Times Union.
According to the report, Hasbrouck felt like he did well, but he "didn't kill it."
Hasbrouck's draft hopes are bleak at best. His 2-for-20 against Niagara late in the season won't win him much fanfare from scouts.
In my opinion, I have a hard time seeing Hasbrouck latching on to an NBA club. Jared Jordan has far more value to an NBA team, and he has yet to make an opening-day roster. Hasbrouck makes his living with jump shots, something that are a dime-a-dozen in the NBA. He doesn't really create his own shot and doesn't look to get into the lane as often as he should.
I don't see him as a valuable NBA commodity. I do think Jordan has something to offer a number of clubs, however.
The New Orleans Hornets liked what they saw from Jordan during the preseason, but they decided to release him and Courtney Sims in order to keep two roster spots open.
Jordan could help clubs like the Knicks or Warriors, teams that run an uptempo offense. Jordan did say he would rather return to Europe than play in the NBDL again, despite his success there. It will be interesting to see where Jordan and Hasbrouck wind up in the preseason prior to roster selections.
Siena's Kenny Hasbrouck had a pre-draft workout with the New Jersey Nets, per Albany's Times Union.
According to the report, Hasbrouck felt like he did well, but he "didn't kill it."
Hasbrouck's draft hopes are bleak at best. His 2-for-20 against Niagara late in the season won't win him much fanfare from scouts.
In my opinion, I have a hard time seeing Hasbrouck latching on to an NBA club. Jared Jordan has far more value to an NBA team, and he has yet to make an opening-day roster. Hasbrouck makes his living with jump shots, something that are a dime-a-dozen in the NBA. He doesn't really create his own shot and doesn't look to get into the lane as often as he should.
I don't see him as a valuable NBA commodity. I do think Jordan has something to offer a number of clubs, however.
The New Orleans Hornets liked what they saw from Jordan during the preseason, but they decided to release him and Courtney Sims in order to keep two roster spots open.
Jordan could help clubs like the Knicks or Warriors, teams that run an uptempo offense. Jordan did say he would rather return to Europe than play in the NBDL again, despite his success there. It will be interesting to see where Jordan and Hasbrouck wind up in the preseason prior to roster selections.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Foxes add two new faces
According to GoRedFoxes.com, Chuck Martin and the Marist Red Foxes will welcome forward Rob Johnson and guard Devin Price to the team next fall.
Both players signed letters of intent to play in Poughkeepsie, despite hailing from far regions. The 6-foot-7 Johnson played his high school ball in Georgia while the 6-foot-1 Price will migrate from Los Angeles.
Both players fit into Martin's dribble-drive scheme, but Price is probably the player who will make a more immediate impact. With star guard David Devezin's departure, Marist was missing a backup point guard to R.J. Hall, the player assuming Devezin's starting role. Price averaged eight assists per game while at Edison Prep.
Martin issued his stock quotes to Marist's Sports Information Department.
"We're really excited to have Rob and Devin become a part of our program at Marist," Martin said. "It's going to be exciting to watch their development and our growth as a program."
Martin commented on the versatility in fit for the team's scheme as the major selling points.
Although Martin is renowned for his local recruiting, three recuits are far from local. They come from North Carolina, Georgia, and California.
Martin seems to be changing the look and attitude of the team. Forward Lawrence Williams will leave the program while a host of new faces will enter.
Recruits:
Anell Alexis
Rob Johnson
Devin Price
Sam Prescott
Candon Rusin
Both players signed letters of intent to play in Poughkeepsie, despite hailing from far regions. The 6-foot-7 Johnson played his high school ball in Georgia while the 6-foot-1 Price will migrate from Los Angeles.
Both players fit into Martin's dribble-drive scheme, but Price is probably the player who will make a more immediate impact. With star guard David Devezin's departure, Marist was missing a backup point guard to R.J. Hall, the player assuming Devezin's starting role. Price averaged eight assists per game while at Edison Prep.
Martin issued his stock quotes to Marist's Sports Information Department.
"We're really excited to have Rob and Devin become a part of our program at Marist," Martin said. "It's going to be exciting to watch their development and our growth as a program."
Martin commented on the versatility in fit for the team's scheme as the major selling points.
Although Martin is renowned for his local recruiting, three recuits are far from local. They come from North Carolina, Georgia, and California.
Martin seems to be changing the look and attitude of the team. Forward Lawrence Williams will leave the program while a host of new faces will enter.
Recruits:
Anell Alexis
Rob Johnson
Devin Price
Sam Prescott
Candon Rusin
Monday, May 4, 2009
Marist reloads for next season
Following Marist's 65-44 loss to St. John's at Madison Square Garden, Marist head coach Chuck Martin's defeated demeanor said it all."We need to get more [players]," Martin emphasized following the drubbing to the Red Storm.
The first year head coach left coach John Calipari and perennial NCAA Tournament bids in Memphis for greener pastures in Poughkeepsie. Instead of success, Martin found adversity. He inherited a team in flux after all of its recruits followed former head coach Matt Brady to James Madison. Martin also took over the team so late in the signing period that there were virtually no recuits left.
Martin capitalized on his recruiting savvy, however, and was able to land R.J. Hall, a New Jersey product that de-committed from Florida Atlantic after its coach left for San Francisco. Hall emerged as a MAAC All-Rookie selection in the 2008-09 season. Martin also nabbed 6-foot-9 center Alex Vouyoukas, a player that had previously signed with Davidson. Impressive findings considering his predicament.
After a 10th place finish in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference [MAAC], Chuck Martin can now smile. His second offseason as head coach has proved far more fruitful than the first. Those players that Martin was pining for are now enrolled and set to suit up with the Red Foxes in the 2009-10 season.
Martin was known for his recruiting talent in the New York area, and according to ESPN's Scouting Department, Marist has the best recruiting class in the MAAC. Marist inked three players with ratings above a 79. For a comparison, Alex Vouyoukas entered last season with a 40 rating according to ESPN. Martin recruited 6-foot-3 shooting guards Sam Prescott (85 rating) and Candon Rusin (79 rating). Marist's last recruit is Anell Alexis, a heralded 6-foot-6 recruit that could start next season with the departures of Ryan Schneider and Lawrence Williams.
While Marist's biggest rivals Siena and Niagara recruited size, Martin opted for guards and wing players that can play in his dribble-drive offense.
The transfers will bring the most skill though. Boston College guard Daye Kaba and Villanova center Casiem Drummond will be eiligible to play next season. Drummond's eligibility does not come into effect until the Fall semester ends, however.
Martin said the team needed to get bigger and stronger in the offseason, and these major-conference players bring just that. Kaba is a 6-foot-3 guard weighing in at 215 pounds while Drummond is a 6-foot-10 center listed at 275 pounds. Both players will start during conference play.
KEY ARRIVALS: Casiem Drummond, Daye Kaba, Dorvell Carter, Anell Alexis, Sam Prescott, Candon Rusin
KEY DEPARTURES: David Devezin, Ryan Schneider, Lawrence Williams, Kaylen Gregory
Projected Starting Lineup:
G R.J. Hall
G Dejuan Goodwin
G Daye Kaba
F Dorvell Carter
C Casiem Drummond
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