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Post by trimster on Jul 30, 2023 7:34:30 GMT -5
The second men’s Elite Camp of the summer is being held today at the Hart Center. From what I have read about such camps, most of the attendees get an invitation. We need a mole to copy the sign-in sheet.
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Post by HCFC45 on Jul 30, 2023 7:48:17 GMT -5
The second men’s Elite Camp of the summer is being held today at the Hart Center. From what I have read about such camps, most of the attendees get an invitation. We need a mole to copy the sign-in sheet. 2023 HOLY CROSS MEN’S BASKETBALL ELITE CLINIC 7/30/23 - 7/30/23 Worcester, MA This event is designed for Youth Skill Instruction & Competitive Games. Times: 1PM-6PM Check In: 12:00PM Ages Welcome (Any and All): 15-19 Years Old Gender: Boys Location: Luth Athletic Complex Registration Fee $175.00 |
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 30, 2023 10:39:00 GMT -5
Do invitees still pay the $175? I assume the Holy Cross policy of meeting 100% of demonstrated need doesn’t apply and this community outreach is not part of S.P.U.D.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jul 30, 2023 12:47:02 GMT -5
It might be a recruiting violation to let some kids in for free??
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 30, 2023 14:09:53 GMT -5
That would rule out "camperships" for kids from lower income families. Maybe the benevolent NCAA allows those under a certain age. The term "elite" in youth sports is a mild turnoff to me for fuzzy reasons. I guess you have to define different skill levels somehow.
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Post by bison137 on Jul 30, 2023 19:24:36 GMT -5
It might be a recruiting violation to let some kids in for free?? No. Financial assistance is allowed as long as there are rules - not related to the player's skill or recruitment - as to who gets aid and how much. Rules must be applied exactly the same to players who are being recruited and unskilled JV players. Also under the rules, coaches cannot give advance notice about the camp or the application date to players they are recruiting. They can speak to them at the same time the info is made available to the general public. One other item that many may not know is that coaches from other schools can be there as "observers", who can watch but can't speak to the players. No idea how often that happens. |
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Post by DiMarz on Jul 30, 2023 20:04:14 GMT -5
I’ve been to many camps and the host schools usually provide player info to visiting coaches, for a fee.. Similar to AAU tournaments.
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 30, 2023 22:12:52 GMT -5
Fee, fee, everywhere a fee. (Sung to the tune of "Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.")
I know having a D-1 basketball team is expensive and revenue has to be found to offset the expenses. But a basketball player who shows skill and potential in high school but works bagging groceries to earn money when other kids are paying to play AAU and attend Elite Camps is there for the picking by college recruiters who put in more effort than just swiping their college issued credit card to attend elite camps and buy stat sheets on the players.
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Post by sader81 on Jul 31, 2023 17:23:13 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Jul 31, 2023 17:41:30 GMT -5
Figueroa is on one of the 4 17u Middlesex Magic teams. Not on the Under Armour team which is the top team. No idea how the other three teams would be ranked. He’s on the Hoop Group Summer League team.
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Post by hchoops on Jul 31, 2023 19:04:07 GMT -5
Thanks, 92
Do you know his size ?
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Post by trimster on Jul 31, 2023 19:59:28 GMT -5
Thanks, 92 Do you know his size ? Looks like he is a 6’2” point guard for Governor’s Academy. He played for Holyoke HS before transferring the GA and reclassifying to ‘24. |
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Post by Crucis#1 on Jul 31, 2023 21:23:48 GMT -5
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jul 31, 2023 21:47:16 GMT -5
I’m no expert but I like what I saw on his video, but don’t have a feel for his play in games.
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Post by hcnj on Jul 31, 2023 22:20:26 GMT -5
Thanks, 92 Do you know his size ? Looks like he is a 6’2” point guard for Governor’s Academy. He played for Holyoke HS before transferring the GA and reclassifying to ‘24. I looked back six months on his Twitter, I didn't see any offers. Hopefully August will bring us at least one competitive recruit (a big please) to get us going. Thanks everyone for the updates. |
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Post by hchoops on Jul 31, 2023 22:30:03 GMT -5
The competition and his teammates in his games’ video did not seem very strong.
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Post by sader81 on Aug 1, 2023 6:11:56 GMT -5
newenglandrecruitingreport.com/recruits/roel-figueroa-2024Roel Figueroa (Governor's Academy, MA) is a crafty guard who has a good handle to create space for good looks at pull-ups or opportunities to drive through the defense. Very athletic and has good burst to get downhill with speed. Smooth shooter who can really knock down the three ball and in the mid-range. Has quick feet on defense to move laterally and stay on his assignment, but can also switch when needed and apply pressure.
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Post by trimster on Aug 1, 2023 7:26:21 GMT -5
The competition and his teammates in his games’ video did not seem very strong. I assume you are talking about Holyoke High because that wouldn’t be the case at Governor’s Academy. I believe last year was his first at GA. |
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Post by hchoops on Aug 1, 2023 8:01:13 GMT -5
Could those games be Middlesex Magic games ?
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Post by hcnj on Aug 1, 2023 12:49:17 GMT -5
The competition and his teammates in his games’ video did not seem very strong. I assume you are talking about Holyoke High because that wouldn’t be the case at Governor’s Academy. I believe last year was his first at GA. Do you know if he has any offers? I didn't see any but he might be the exception that doesn't post offers. He shows himself attending a Columbia camp earlier with virtually the same message as be posted to our staff. Not to pick on this player vs anyone else but many of the football and bball "assessments" players post are from organizations that have a dog in the fight or just want to promote interest to help everyone. In football many recruits are part of training services that say their guy is going to be buried in P5 offers once,,,". There are some real camps where players are rated head to head and the assessments are more objective. Offers matter, maybe not always forecasters of future performance but indicators. Will's 2019 review (pre-HS) was interesting but if his Wichita State and JMU offers sere active as someone implied, then it means a lot IMHO. We can't push off a big man focus and I'm sure CDP is aware (painfully). |
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Post by efg72 on Aug 1, 2023 12:58:23 GMT -5
I think he would suggest that the more advanced bigs/bangers are possible but aren't easy targets for us given where we have been as a team. Also, you can never have enough talent at the point and perimeter.
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