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Post by WorcesterGray on May 4, 2016 17:51:15 GMT -5
Per twitter . . . twitter.com/jprizz1819. Handwriting was on the wall when his playing time plummeted during the second half of the season and Iona brought in three experienced SGs in the last month. |
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Post by sarasota on May 4, 2016 18:35:46 GMT -5
HC70- Thoughts?
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on May 4, 2016 18:52:14 GMT -5
Who gives a rat's ass. Kid played at Iona - NOT HC. Why is this in the forum about basketball at HOLY CROSS?
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Post by bison137 on May 4, 2016 18:57:38 GMT -5
Two comments from Iona fans on the MAAC board:
1. "He didnt want to fight for minutes. And he was going to have to."
2. "I sat next to Proctor's family at the QPAC game, just 3 rows behind the bench. Cluess got on Proctor over a missed defensive assignment, and his dad(?) stood up and ripped into TC calling him weak because he felt it was English who was at fault, to the point where those sitting next to him felt uncomfortable. McGill (another Iona freshman guard) had a big game at QPAC, and his Dad kept yelling at Cluess, "that the young guys can play too".
Never heard a player's parent screaming at an Iona coach, in over 20 years going to Iona games."
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Post by hchoops on May 4, 2016 19:22:28 GMT -5
Sorry we missed on that.
But Cluess is a jerk also.
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Post by somedaycamesuddenly on May 4, 2016 19:56:20 GMT -5
Eh can't really fault him for leaving when Iona just fills up on JUCOs every year. It's a bad destination for four year players who aren't good enough to be playing at a higher level.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on May 4, 2016 20:02:17 GMT -5
So, so glad we "missed" on this kid and have Karl Charles wearing the purple instead. Good riddance.
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Post by hc2489 on May 4, 2016 20:05:54 GMT -5
I can't imagine how Carmody would have reacted to Proctor's dad if he ended up at HC.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on May 4, 2016 20:13:11 GMT -5
One word comes to mind: circus.
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Post by HC1843 on May 4, 2016 21:47:06 GMT -5
Too bad, sooooo sad.
Good luck to him.
Cheers.
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Post by southernsader on May 4, 2016 22:58:50 GMT -5
So, so glad we "missed" on this kid and have Karl Charles wearing the purple instead. Good riddance. + 10 |
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Post by southernsader on May 4, 2016 23:00:52 GMT -5
I can't imagine how Carmody would have reacted to Proctor's dad if he ended up at HC. Carmody immediately saw what that clown was about and took the opportunity to cut bait. |
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Post by joe on May 5, 2016 7:21:57 GMT -5
As I had commented on way back when, the tone of his and Daddy's Twitter accounts was a clear prognostic sign of future ego battles. Would have been a poor fit at HC.
By the way, Charles in charge? Indeed.
Nice play, Coach.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on May 5, 2016 8:06:58 GMT -5
As I had commented on way back when, the tone of his and Daddy's Twitter accounts was a clear prognostic sign of future ego battles. Would have been a poor fit at HC. By the way, Charles in charge? Indeed. Nice play, Coach. I remember those discussions--great evaluation on your part. Unless the father cleans up his act it's likely the student-athlete will have problems at his next school as well. |
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Post by bison137 on May 5, 2016 8:58:50 GMT -5
As I had commented on way back when, the tone of his and Daddy's Twitter accounts was a clear prognostic sign of future ego battles. Would have been a poor fit at HC. By the way, Charles in charge? Indeed. Nice play, Coach. I remember those discussions--great evaluation on your part. Unless the father cleans up his act it's likely the student-athlete will have problems at his next school as well. As for next schools, I see that College of Charleston has used all 13 of their scholarships for next year. Is it too late for FCMB to run off a player and free up a spot?  |
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Post by timholycross on May 5, 2016 9:42:26 GMT -5
What's sad is not the kid but the whole scene...the father thinking he can get away with that sort of behavior. Complaints from players have to be between the player and the coach and done behind closed doors.
One could make the argument that Milan Brown had the magic touch with this kid and his family and this wouldn't have happened, but had Coach Brown been allowed to finish out his tenure at HC and this scenario had still unfolded; this would have been the icing on the cake.
(edit) This must have been known for a while by Iona...they have 7 commitments for next year and 7 available spots, including Proctor's. I would agree with the Proctor side of the argument it's not good treatment to bring in two transfer guards who can only play one year.
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Post by hchoops on May 5, 2016 10:00:08 GMT -5
What's sad is not the kid but the whole scene...the father thinking he can get away with that sort of behavior. Complaints from players have to be between the player and the coach and done behind closed doors. One could make the argument that Milan Brown had the magic touch with this kid and his family and this wouldn't have happened, but had Coach Brown been allowed to finish out his tenure at HC and this scenario had still unfolded; this would have been the icing on the cake. (edit) This must have been known for a while by Iona...they have 7 commitments for next year and 7 available spots, including Proctor's. I would agree with the Proctor side of the argument it's not good treatment to bring in two transfer guards who can only play one year. That is what happens when you agree to play for a coach like Cluess. |
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Post by sader1970 on May 5, 2016 10:17:04 GMT -5
hoops, sounds like you have some "history" with this coach.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on May 5, 2016 10:59:36 GMT -5
Iona seems to be trying to emulate the blueprint of a high major, with the emphasis on 1 year transfers and Jucos......imo it takes away the one advantage low/mid majors have over the high majors: having experienced laden rosters that have more cohesion than the one and done'ers. That strategy might work in their league, but they're still not going to get the top level talent needed to go very far in March.
I actually feel a little bad for Jahaad. His pop is not doing him any favors with his kind of "support". Word gets around; what future coach is going to want to deal with that?
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Post by HC92 on May 5, 2016 11:00:31 GMT -5
I take no joy in the struggles of a 19-year-old kid. Seems that he has not gotten a lot of great life advice during his early years. Hope he finds a spot where he can enjoy basketball, surround himself with positive role models and set himself up for a good life.
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Post by hchoops on May 5, 2016 11:23:55 GMT -5
hoops, sounds like you have some "history" with this coach. I do I would not recommend one of my players to play for Cluess. |
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Post by lou on May 5, 2016 12:03:45 GMT -5
I take no joy in the struggles of a 19-year-old kid. Seems that he has not gotten a lot of great life advice during his early years. Hope he finds a spot where he can enjoy basketball, surround himself with positive role models and set himself up for a good life. I agree ... perhaps their biggest mistake was deciding not to come to HC. |
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Post by hcgrad94 on May 5, 2016 14:41:11 GMT -5
I take no joy in the struggles of a 19-year-old kid. Seems that he has not gotten a lot of great life advice during his early years. Hope he finds a spot where he can enjoy basketball, surround himself with positive role models and set himself up for a good life. I agree ... perhaps their biggest mistake was deciding not to come to HC. Exactly. Had a chance to surround himself with quality people and change his life trajectory. |
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Post by rgs318 on May 5, 2016 14:47:20 GMT -5
His is a sad story. I take no pleasure in hearing it. I am a product of the Irish Christian Brothers and I am also sad to see that Iona continues to cut corners to try to have a winning program at the expense of academics and integrity.  |
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Post by hchoops on May 5, 2016 14:58:07 GMT -5
His is a sad story. I take no pleasure in hearing it. I am a product of the Irish Christian Brothers and I am also sad to see that Ionas continues to cut corners to try to have a winning program at the expense of academics and integrity. Iona's problems go back to .Valvano and Ruland |
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