Davon Reed - SG (Offered)

[blueblob06]

Ht: 6-5 Wt: 185
Position: SG
AAU Team: Team Final
High School: Princeton Day School (Princeton, NJ )

This kid looks to have nice size for a SG and can really hit the 3. Scout has him as #62 overall and the #13 SG. Rivals has him as #80 overall.

Several teams have offered, most teams interested are in the NE/NJ area plus a few more like UC, WVU and us. We'll see how it plays out.

[xu15]

With Thomas likely to decommit as Rasheen leaves, we may really want to go after this kid as hard as we were before Thomas committed.

[GIMMFD]

I think this guy would be a helluva pick up, it just depends whose going after him now. Rasheen was our best recruiter, so hopefully Mack and company can figure out what to do..

[dfcapp]

http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/06/12/davon-reed-trims-list-to-eight/#more-74729

According to Davon's blog post on Zagoria's page XU has made it to his final 8 schools. We are competing with Louisville, UC, UConn, Memphis, Miami (FL), Harvard, and Wake Forest.

"I see these select schools providing me with a great education, a chance to compete for a national title and opportunity to advance my game to the next level. I am feeling really good about my decision."

Uhh, ok. I get Louisville, UConn, Memphis, XU and UC (albeit barely) for title and education. Just don't see title hopes at either Harvard or Miami.

Interesting.

[ballyhoohoo]

He is going to the Durant game. Isn't Dez there also?

[blueblob06]

He is going to the Durant game. Isn't Dez there also?

Yep, I'm assuming it's the same Durant event.

[xufan02]

Davon Reed has annouced his final three; Wake, Miami, and Xavier. He plans on visiting the first weekend in October. If Patterson joins the team I wouldn't be shocked to see Davon Reed cancel his vist. Xavier is looking for a combo guard, wing, and a forward in the 2013 class. Patterson would take away that need for a wing.

[ballyhoohoo]

Davon Reed has annouced his final three; Wake, Miami, and Xavier. He plans on visiting the first weekend in October. If Patterson joins the team I wouldn't be shocked to see Davon Reed cancel his vist. Xavier is looking for a combo guard, wing, and a forward in the 2013 class. Patterson would take away that need for a wing.

Patterson is a guard, a pure two guard. Not tall enough to be a wig in my opinion.

[xufan02]

Patterson is 6'3" with a 7' wingspan he will play the wing, and doesn't have the handle to play a ball handling position right now. His game is more forward/wing than guard, think a poor mans Bill Walker.

[blueblob06]

http://www.givengobasketball.com/top-hs-player-davon-reed

Reed is visiting Wake on Friday, Miami on Sept 14th, and XU on Oct 4th.

Hope he likes what he sees at Xavier!

[XUFan09]

http://www.givengobasketball.com/top-hs-player-davon-reed

Reed is visiting Wake on Friday, Miami on Sept 14th, and XU on Oct 4th.

Hope he likes what he sees at Xavier!

He says he'll be making his choice most likely by the end of fall (I'll just interpret that as fall semester), but based on when these visits are happening, it wouldn't surprise me if he commits just before the Early Signing Period begins on November 3rd. That's also about a week before the high school basketball season starts too, so it would be the opportune time. Just speculation, but what I do know is that I've always really wanted X to get this kid. He's a very well-rounded player and an exceptionally bright one too.

[Juice]

Rick Broering ‏@musketeerreport

“@EvanDanielsFOX: Davon Reed just committed to Miami, per his AAU coach.”

[Xman95]

People want to rip GladdenGuy because he has been "too negative" on the boards, but he's been trying to tell people for a little while now that Xavier was out with Reed and it was going to be Miami. Ever think there's a reason GG has been in a shitty mood? Reed...no. Williams...no. Pretty much every top recruit we've been going after...no. People want to treat the offseason like a one-time thing that will only hurt us for one year. But it's looking like the mishandling of the Wells situation, along with the other crap we've been seeing, has been having a horrible effect on Xavier's recruiting effort. Things ain't looking good.

[DC Muskie]

People want to rip GladdenGuy because he has been "too negative" on the boards, but he's been trying to tell people for a little while now that Xavier was out with Reed and it was going to be Miami. Ever think there's a reason GG has been in a shitty mood? Reed...no. Williams...no. Pretty much every top recruit we've been going after...no. People want to treat the offseason like a one-time thing that will only hurt us for one year. But it's looking like the mishandling of the Wells situation, along with the other crap we've been seeing, has been having a horrible effect on Xavier's recruiting effort. Things ain't looking good.

We missed about on Gary Harris.

We missed Rodney Purvis.

We missed on DSR AFTER he verballed.

Why on earth do we continue to act like this is some new terrible situation?

Oh that's right, because bitching and complaining is fun!

[Masterofreality]

We missed about on Gary Harris.

We missed Rodney Purvis.

We missed on DSR AFTER he verballed.

Why on earth do we continue to act like this is some new terrible situation?

Oh that's right, because bitching and complaining is fun!

Oh, and maybe the fact that we are good with Chris Thomas and Myles Davis,(all who play the same position)next year when Mr. Reed would be showing up, and it is logical to see why Mr. Reed decided to go elsewhere. He'd get more minutes.

But logic is hard to find many times on this board.


Just Maybe??

[DC Muskie]

Anybody notice that two people went elsewhere when the situation with Myles and Reynolds rolled around?

Also, why did Peters come for a visit or why we even have a chance with Hart is the environment with the program is so terrible?

For the next few years I feel like everything from losses to recruiting to will be pinned on the Dez situation.

Why couldn't the kid just put a condom on?

[Masterofreality]

People want to rip GladdenGuy because he has been "too negative" on the boards, but he's been trying to tell people for a little while now that Xavier was out with Reed and it was going to be Miami. Ever think there's a reason GG has been in a shitty mood? Reed...no. Williams...no. Pretty much every top recruit we've been going after...no. People want to treat the offseason like a one-time thing that will only hurt us for one year. But it's looking like the mishandling of the Wells situation, along with the other crap we've been seeing, has been having a horrible effect on Xavier's recruiting effort. Things ain't looking good.

You guys act like we have 10 seniors on the team and that we won't be able to field a team next year because no one will come.

Uh, we have 3 seniors. Brad Redford Jeff Robinson and TTaylor. We have Stainbrook, Cantino, Davis and Reynolds already on campus to play next year plus Thomas solidly in the fold and all of those guys have at least 2 years ahead when they hit the court next year. Martin, Semaj, Dee Davis and Farr will all have at least 2 years left next year. Our only scholarship senior will be Phillmore and Stenger a non scholly senior.

We have a solid 10 guys now for next year. We're not done. There is a long way to go.

We'll be fine.

[Xman95]

You guys act like we have 10 seniors on the team and that we won't be able to field a team next year because no one will come.

Uh, we have 3 seniors. Brad Redford Jeff Robinson and TTaylor. We have Stainbrook, Cantino, Davis and Reynolds already on campus to play next year plus Thomas solidly in the fold and all of those guys have at least 2 years ahead when they hit the court next year. Martin, Semaj, Dee Davis and Farr will all have at least 2 years left next year. Our only scholarship senior will be Phillmore and Stenger a non scholly senior.

We have a solid 10 guys now for next year. We're not done. There is a long way to go.

We'll be fine.

Assuming the recruiting just takes a one year hit, you're right. But if this is something that affects 2013, 2014 and maybe more classes, X Hoops is going to be in a bad, bad way. Now, we really won't know any of that until it actually unfolds so it doesn't make sense to get overly worked up. But, I do think there is some cause for concern based on how the 2013 class seems to be reacting to X.

[Xman95]

Why couldn't the kid just put a condom on?

I don't know, but he did say he had one. And having one is the first step.

[xsteve1]

You guys act like we have 10 seniors on the team and that we won't be able to field a team next year because no one will come.

Uh, we have 3 seniors. Brad Redford Jeff Robinson and TTaylor. We have Stainbrook, Cantino, Davis and Reynolds already on campus to play next year plus Thomas solidly in the fold and all of those guys have at least 2 years ahead when they hit the court next year. Martin, Semaj, Dee Davis and Farr will all have at least 2 years left next year. Our only scholarship senior will be Phillmore and Stenger a non scholly senior.

We have a solid 10 guys now for next year. We're not done. There is a long way to go.

We'll be fine.

We'll be fine if Chris Thomas suits up at X next year. If not all bets are off. He's the key to getting back to pre brawl.

[UCGRAD4X]

I don't know, but he did say he had one. And having one is the first step.

But a useless one if it stays in his pocket.

A condom in the pocket is as useful as a screen-door on a submarine...even less useful in this case.

[FIGHTING MUSKETEER]

But a useless one if it stays in his pocket.

A condom in the pocket is as useful as a screen-door on a submarine...even less useful in this case.

But what if he did not use the one he had because he noticed he left this one at his room.

1026

[waggy]

That's weaker than a Rob Lowery punch.

[FIGHTING MUSKETEER]

1027

Ok. So that's what the guy from the convenient store sold him and he rightfully refused to use it.

Is that any better?

[GIMMFD]

It's unlucky but not the end of the world. I'm more worried about getting a big man more than a guard, our guard positions are stacked for the next few years. I wouldn't have minded another good guard though!! Still, our questions are the 4-5 position, let's not freak about the 2.

[DoubleD86]

People want to rip GladdenGuy because he has been "too negative" on the boards, but he's been trying to tell people for a little while now that Xavier was out with Reed and it was going to be Miami. Ever think there's a reason GG has been in a shitty mood? Reed...no. Williams...no. Pretty much every top recruit we've been going after...no. People want to treat the offseason like a one-time thing that will only hurt us for one year. But it's looking like the mishandling of the Wells situation, along with the other crap we've been seeing, has been having a horrible effect on Xavier's recruiting effort. Things ain't looking good.

By the way, everyone who reads the same premium sites as GG knew that Xavier wasn't the leader in this recruitment. Would have been nice to get Reed on campus but the "recruiting gurus" have been saying Xavier is behind and needed to catch up.

I will worry about recruiting when X misses out on both Ron Patterson and Roddy Peters. A class of Thomas and those two; or Thomas, one of those and someone else will still be very good.

[Juice]

By the way, everyone who reads the same premium sites as GG knew that Xavier wasn't the leader in this recruitment. Would have been nice to get Reed on campus but the "recruiting gurus" have been saying Xavier is behind and needed to catch up.

I will worry about recruiting when X misses out on both Ron Patterson and Roddy Peters. A class of Thomas and those two; or Thomas, one of those and someone else will still be very good.

I don't think X has missed on Patterson. They had an in home visit with him a week or so ago.

[DoubleD86]

I don't think X has missed on Patterson. They had an in home visit with him a week or so ago.

I understand, that was what I was getting at. I will worry if/when Patterson and Peters both turn X down. That is when I will be worried about X's 2013 class.

[xufan02]

I don't think Peters will be making a decision until after the Harrison twins decide between UK and Maryland.

[xlax]

I understand, that was what I was getting at. I will worry if/when Patterson and Peters both turn X down. That is when I will be worried about X's 2013 class.

What worries me about Patterson is that he already passed up on an opportunity to play for X once. My understanding is that after he was denied entry to IU he was still fully cleared and could have joined XU immediately for this year. Given our guard/wing situation he would have had a chance to play solid minutes this year. Instead he chose to go to Brewster.

[Masterofreality]

I'm out of the high school mix now and don't know all the new rules.

Since Patterson is already qualified, could he leave Brewster after the first semester and join XU for the second half of this season?

We have the need and the scholly available.

[DC Muskie]

What worries me about Patterson is that he already passed up on an opportunity to play for X once. My understanding is that after he was denied entry to IU he was still fully cleared and could have joined XU immediately for this year. Given our guard/wing situation he would have had a chance to play solid minutes this year. Instead he chose to go to Brewster.

His family wanted him to wait.

[jcubspoe]

I'm out of the high school mix now and don't know all the new rules.

Since Patterson is already qualified, could he leave Brewster after the first semester and join XU for the second half of this season?

We have the need and the scholly available.

MoR, I'm not sure on the rule either but I would think that he CAN. He would just have to be enrolled by a certain date at XU and attending classes. The issue for Patterson is that he probably doesn't want to do that, not at X, and not at anywhere. He essentially loses the year in trade for half a season of playing time.