Xavier Sneed status?

[cfish]

I haven't seen anything in regards to his visit awhile back. Does anyone know where we stand with him? I believe that we are in his final 5, but that's the last I've heard.

[X Factor]

I haven't seen anything in regards to his visit awhile back. Does anyone know where we stand with him? I believe that we are in his final 5, but that's the last I've heard.

I was under the impression he was visiting this week starting Thursday.

[XUFan09]

I was under the impression he was visiting this week starting Thursday.
Yup.

[XU3232]

Looks like as of now he is set to announce his decision on Monday.

[xudash]

Does that mean us, in your opinion?

[XUFan09]

Does that mean us, in your opinion?
I think the fact that he's made this timeline before even starting the Xavier visit suggests that he's just going to wrap this up once he's compiled all the information. Xavier just happens to be the last visit. The recency effect is nice, though.

[xu82]

Nice to get the last visit and impression, I suppose. We should have at least one Xavier on the roster. Does he use the standard or the "alternate" pronunciation?

[Xville]

Anyone know anything about this kid? All I know is that he plays on the same aau team Jayson Tatum (pipe dream but would have been nice to get him), and he's 6'5. Is he a slasher, shooter, what? He's rated decent...top 100 so I'll take it. I just don't know anything about him.

[XU3232]

I really don't know much about him. If I had to take a guess I think he will choose Illinois but I hope I'm wrong if the Xavier staff really wants him after this weekend.

[BMoreX]

Nice to get the last visit and impression, I suppose. We should have at least one Xavier on the roster. Does he use the standard or the "alternate" pronunciation?

He uses our pronunciation.

[XU-PA]

Slasher, shooter, dunker, runner, and with a great first name.
And apparently a pretty decent wide out

For your viewing pleasure
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3234599/xavier-sneed

[XUFan09]

He's the highly athletic wing that the current roster doesn't have.

[MADXSTER]

Xavier decides today at 4:15 Comes down to Xavier, Illinois and Kansas State

[XU 87]

He's the highly athletic wing that the current roster doesn't have.

I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you, but would you call Abel, Bluiett and Macura?

[Juice]

Xavier decides today at 4:15 Comes down to Xavier, Illinois and Kansas State

I believe it's 5:15 eastern time, 4:15 central.

[Juice]

I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you, but would you call Abel, Bluiett and Macura?

Abell is gone after this year. Blueitt is not athletic. And Macura isn't the defender that Sneed is/will be one day.

[Juice]

I believe it's 5:15 eastern time, 4:15 central.

And now I think it's been moved to 5 pm central.

[XUFan09]

Abell is gone after this year. Blueitt is not athletic. And Macura isn't the defender that Sneed is/will be one day.
Yup, exactly. Macura actually is pretty athletic, but he's so behind defensively that it negates that athletic ability. He'll probably never be a plus-defender.

Sneed is essentially a replacement for Abell, with a greater potential to defend the 4.

[Lamont Sanford]

Come to Xavier, Xavier. Dude looks extremely athletic and has a sweet J.

[casualfan]

Here's his crystal ball for those into that kind of thing:

http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Xavier-Sneed-at-Hazelwood-Central-58385/CurrentExpertPredictions

[Xville]

Here's his crystal ball for those into that kind of thing:

http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Xavier-Sneed-at-Hazelwood-Central-58385/CurrentExpertPredictions

From that, it looks like we don't stand a chance. Has anyone heard which way the kid is leaning at all?

[casualfan]

From that, it looks like we don't stand a chance. Has anyone heard which way the kid is leaning at all?

I'm not sure i'd put too much stock in that. It'd obviously be preferable to see a bunch of Xavier picks, but all but one pick happened today which leads me to believe guys might be throwing stuff at the wall.

I didn't see his visit to us reported anywhere publicly last week so some of those guys may not even know we got the last visit.

In semi-related news Taurean Thompson's crystal ball is at 91% Syracuse (10 of 11 picks) after his official this past weekend.

They hope they get it wrong with at least one of these two.

[X-man]

I'm not sure i'd put too much stock in that. It'd obviously be preferable to see a bunch of Xavier picks, but all but one pick happened today which leads me to believe guys might be throwing stuff at the wall.

I didn't see his visit to us reported anywhere publicly last week so some of those guys may not even know we got the last visit.

In semi-related news Taurean Thompson's crystal ball is at 91% Syracuse (10 of 11 picks) after his official this past weekend.

They hope they get it wrong with at least one of these two.

Syracuse has enough issues these days that recruits might not want to get into that can of worms. Plus slimeball coach Boeheim's days are numbered, I'm thinking.

[casualfan]

Syracuse has enough issues these days that recruits might want to get into that can of worms. Plus slimeball coach Boeheim's days are numbered, I'm thinking.

They signed the #14 class in the country last year right in the middle of that investigation and this year they have a top 10 class so far.

Some programs couldn't withstand the negative press that would come with an investigation like that. Syracuse just isn't one of them.

[LA Muskie]

Syracuse has enough issues these days that recruits might want to get into that can of worms. Plus slimeball coach Boeheim's days are numbered, I'm thinking.

Boeheim's days are, indeed, numbered. He already announced his retirement -- which will occur in 3 years. They've also announced his replacement: longtime assistant, Mike Hopkins. Hopkins is essentially the COO of the program; he's an integral part of the recruitment process. Boeheim's departure and Hopkins taking over won't even be a blip for most recruits. Hell, many probably prefer Hopkins...

[X-band '01]

Mike Hopkins will also have a dress rehearsal as head coach for 9 ACC games; that's the length of Jim Boeheim's suspension.

[casualfan]

Looks like all the late money is coming in on Kansas State. We'll find out here in about an hour.

[XUFan09]

Sneed's family is playing this incredibly close to their chests, leading to what should be an exciting announcement, one way or another, simply because it's so unpredictable.

[94GRAD]

Looks like all the late money is coming Out of Kansas State. We'll find out here in about an hour.

Ftfu

[mistabeecee41]

Before he visited, he announced he was announcing Monday. My guess is that he was already 99% but wanted to take an X visit anyways. Will be surprised if X marks the spot.

[maketewahXalum]

Kansas State it is. Damn.

[GoMuskies]

Kansas State it is. Damn.

I'll go taunt him in a non-conference game. The place will be empty and quiet enough that he'll hear me.

[xu82]

Well, good luck to the young man. Everyone makes mistakes.

[waggy]

I'd have to believe that proximity to home was a big factor.

Good luck to him.

[XUFan09]

I'd have to believe that proximity to home was a big factor.

Good luck to him.
Manhattan, KS, and Cincinnati are about equidistant from St. Louis. K-State did have the best depth chart for an incoming recruit, not sure if that factored in significantly or not.

[waggy]

I guess I should have checked that before shooting my mouth off.

[xu82]

I guess I should have checked that before shooting my mouth off.

Around here there's a lot of shooting first....