JUCO Big Man Brady Ernst commits to X

[BMoreX]

https://twitter.com/bradyernst33/status/818229259672109056

[GoMuskies]

Hope he's ready to contribute next year. We need it!

[xukeith]

Info:
http://www.cyclones.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8064

Tore his ACL as a senior in HS. Committed to Iowa St.

[XUMIOH12]

at least we'll have another big for next season

[xukeith]

http://qctimes.com/sports/basketball/college/ernst-hopes-to-revive-basketball-career-at-indian-hills/article_39ef7091-fe3b-5e97-9ecb-dbadd3ddcf6f.html

Knee injuries held him back but he had good time in Community college.

[bleedXblue]

I guess we had one more ship available?

We lose for sure Gaston, Bernard, Davis, Stainbrook?

[GoMuskies]

Looks like he's healthy and playing again. He'll have three years of eligibility at X.

[AviatorX]

I guess we had one more ship available?

We lose for sure Gaston, Bernard, Davis, Stainbrook?

Would imagine Sumner and Bluiett are pretty close to for sure.

[Pete Delkus]

Big man from Iowa...paging Kevin Carr.

Nice.

[94GRAD]

Big man from Iowa...paging Kevin Carr.

Nice.

HA, I just texted him to get some info. He knew nothing. I have his brother Rick(who still lives in Iowa) getting some scoop.

[xukeith]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/bbmen-recruiting/2015/06/27/iowa-state-cyclones-recruit-brady-ernst-scouting-report/29410821/

Good article. Hope he is healthy. Another risky pick

He might have 3 years of eligibility! Hmm.

[X-Fan]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/bbmen-recruiting/2015/06/27/iowa-state-cyclones-recruit-brady-ernst-scouting-report/29410821/

Good article. Hope he is healthy. Another risky pick

He might have 3 years of eligibility! Hmm.
Trust in Mack (and the team docs) ��

[Juice]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/bbmen-recruiting/2015/06/27/iowa-state-cyclones-recruit-brady-ernst-scouting-report/29410821/

Good article. Hope he is healthy. Another risky pick

He might have 3 years of eligibility! Hmm.

He's been playing all year on his JUCO team. And he will have 3 years left and will be eligible right away. Why is this risky compared to any other commit?

[kyxu]

He's been playing all year on his JUCO team. And he will have 3 years left and will be eligible right away. Why is this risky compared to any other commit?

Yeah, I'd consider this one rather "low risk".

[xukeith]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHrLI_rNNxg

[Masterofreality]

Many thought Matt Stainbrook was a head scratcher too. Think Matt in this case.
#LowRisk
#InChrisMackITrust

[XUGRAD80]

Xavier has had overall great success with the JC transfers it has taken in over the years, and I feel confident that the coaching staff has checked this young man out throughly. I don't see where this is much of a risk. He's not going to counted on to come in and be a savior or even a star, maybe not even a starter. O'Mara and T. Jones will both be back, and K.Jones will also be coming in. X has a top 10-15 recruiting class coming in, even without Ernst included. How does adding someone like him become a "risky pick"? This isn't like a professional draft, but even if it was, this would be like using a 6th round pick on a project in an area where your team has depth. I can't see any downside to this.

Welcome.......Brady Ernst! We're glad you here!

[ballyhoohoo]

I have a friend who coaches high school ball in Iowa. Have a call into him

[bleedXblue]

Sounds like his injury really set him back.

Hopefully a full year at the Juco level will have him healthy and ready to go

[Juice]

Sounds like his injury really set him back.

Hopefully a full year at the Juco level will have him healthy and ready to go

He's already healthy and going.

[LA Muskie]

Xavier has had overall great success with the JC transfers it has taken in over the years, and I feel confident that the coaching staff has checked this young man out throughly. I don't see where this is much of a risk. He's not going to counted on to come in and be a savior or even a star, maybe not even a starter. O'Mara and T. Jones will both be back, and K.Jones will also be coming in. X has a top 10-15 recruiting class coming in, even without Ernst included. How does adding someone like him become a "risky pick"? This isn't like a professional draft, but even if it was, this would be like using a 6th round pick on a project in an area where your team has depth. I can't see any downside to this.

Welcome.......Brady Ernst! We're glad you here!

I agree with all of this. But to be clear, at this point it's looking much more like "K. Jones MIGHT be coming in."


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[Masterofreality]

I agree with all of this. But to be clear, at this point it's looking much more like "K. Jones MIGHT be coming in."


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K has some academic work to get straightened out.

[Michigan Muskie]

Not your typical JUCO transfer, really. This is a 6'10" skilled athlete who was on a D1 scholarship at a Big 12 school. He left Iowa St. because he felt it wasn't a good fit. (sounds like the timing of his injury was the catalyst there.) To me this seems as low-risk, high-reward as they come, especially given his position on the floor.

[sirthought]

I am in no way criticizing the recruitment of this young man, but since some have stated what's the risk...

- Big K Jones is reported to need a few angels to get his grades in order. Having that third depth big man next year will still be important.
- Yes we'll have O'Mara and Jones playing tough next year, but looking forward that is a scholarship and player spot that becomes much more important.
- It's obvious good big men are hard to find. Mack may get lucky again, or he may just roll the dice on a guy that can't physically perform at D1.

Personally, I'm pretty excited about the possibility of the stars coming together and XU gets lucky. It has been fairly impressive the big men Mack has recruited and developed. No major stars, but certainly guys who have been an asset to their team.

It's nice he'll have a season where he's not under extreme pressure and can learn the system with a skilled group of players around him. It sounds like his landing at ISU was a bit fortuitous with a coaching change, so he may not really be great, but his high school numbers at least show he had skills and leadership to take charge.

[X-band '01]

Xavier has had overall great success with the JC transfers it has taken in over the years, and I feel confident that the coaching staff has checked this young man out throughly. I don't see where this is much of a risk. He's not going to counted on to come in and be a savior or even a star, maybe not even a starter. O'Mara and T. Jones will both be back, and K.Jones will also be coming in. X has a top 10-15 recruiting class coming in, even without Ernst included. How does adding someone like him become a "risky pick"? This isn't like a professional draft, but even if it was, this would be like using a 6th round pick on a project in an area where your team has depth. I can't see any downside to this.

Welcome.......Brady Ernst! We're glad you here!

Unless I'm missing someone, isn't this the first JUCO transfer since Anthony Myles? There have been plenty of transfers since then.

[Juice]

I am in no way criticizing the recruitment of this young man, but since some have stated what's the risk...

- Big K Jones is reported to need a few angels to get his grades in order. Having that third depth big man next year will still be important.
- Yes we'll have O'Mara and Jones playing tough next year, but looking forward that is a scholarship and player spot that becomes much more important.
- It's obvious good big men are hard to find. Mack may get lucky again, or he may just roll the dice on a guy that can't physically perform at D1.

Personally, I'm pretty excited about the possibility of the stars coming together and XU gets lucky. It has been fairly impressive the big men Mack has recruited and developed. No major stars, but certainly guys who have been an asset to their team.

It's nice he'll have a season where he's not under extreme pressure and can learn the system with a skilled group of players around him. It sounds like his landing at ISU was a bit fortuitous with a coaching change, so he may not really be great, but his high school numbers at least show he had skills and leadership to take charge.

None of these are really issues.

Scholarhips: As of now with Brady committed, we have no available but that doesn't take into account Ed, Trevon, or someone else leaving. We have plenty of room.
Physically able to perform: He's been playing all year for his JUCO team and his body is already built for D1 basketball.
His ISU scholarship: You may have a point there but he was being recruited by other Big East, ACC, and Big Ten schools this time around. Is that also fortuitous?

Every recruit has risk or may not pan out, but this guy isn't anymore a risk than anyone else we have ever brought in.

[xnatic03]

Unless I'm missing someone, isn't this the first JUCO transfer since Anthony Myles? There have been plenty of transfers since then.

Dupree Lucas was a JUCO transfer after Anthony Myles

[BMoreX]

Unless I'm missing someone, isn't this the first JUCO transfer since Anthony Myles? There have been plenty of transfers since then.

Chris Cantino, though he never played a minute IIRC.

[markchal]

Don't we have an open scholarship this year and four seniors (Gaston, Myles, Stainbrook, Bernard)? Don't we already have five freshmen incoming? I'm probably off on that count, but I do think this might be a move to cover for not having K Jones next year. Having only O'Mara and Jones would leave us pretty thin down low, so adding another big, especially one that has a bit of experience, is a good move and worth a shot.

[xu82]

It's natural to be curious about the scholarship count, but I don't waste any mental energy on it: Mack knows where he stands. He knows what the odds are that K Jones is available, Ed and Trevon returning, and all the other moving parts. In Mack I Trust.

[XUFan09]

People need to remember also that Xavier only plays one big most of the time. If Kent doesn't come or if he redshirts, this still puts Xavier 3 deep at the 5, with Gates able to step down there too if absolutely necessary.

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[markchal]

People need to remember also that Xavier only plays one big most of the time. If Kent doesn't come or if he redshirts, this still puts Xavier 3 deep at the 5, with Gates able to step down there too if absolutely necessary.

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While this is true, we have 3 this year and it still feels like we're in foul trouble a lot. 3 is pretty necessary, with the way Sean and Tyrique foul.

[xuwin]

Tyrique Jones is Xavier's big man for the future. I think these other two are a safety net for backup and in case something happens with him. Xavier seems to be having a hard time recruiting quality big men. Xavier's recruiting abilities almost dictate that they go small with their lineup and play an offense similar to Villanova and their is nothing wrong with that as long as they can continue to recruit big guards and athletic forwards. It's strange that X has one of their best rebounding teams ever with little contribution from their big men. Xavier's 3 centers combined for 8 of the teams 34 rebounds against St John's.

[AviatorX]

Tyrique Jones is Xavier's big man for the future. I think these other two are a safety net for backup and in case something happens with him. Xavier seems to be having a hard time recruiting quality big men. Xavier's recruiting abilities almost dictate that they go small with their lineup and play an offense similar to Villanova and their is nothing wrong with that as long as they can continue to recruit big guards and athletic forwards. It's strange that X has one of their best rebounding teams ever with little contribution from their big men.

Everyone outside of the blue bloods struggles with this. There aren't that many non-project big men out there.

[GoMuskies]

Everyone outside of the blue bloods struggles with this.

And Gonzaga. They most grow them on trees in Spokane.

[Muskeagle]

As for the scholarship situation: We get 13. We currently only have 10 (11 if Tim Stainbrook is on Scholarship). We lose four from those 11 for sure: Stainbrook, Davis, Gaston, Bernard. That puts us at 7. We gain 6...13. Obviously, there is the possibility of losing Sumner and/or Bluiett for to the pros...but regardless of their decisions, we have the room. Nothing to worry about.

[BandAid]

Charles Bronson was juco, yes?

[paulxu]

And Gonzaga. They most grow them on trees in Spokane.

Actually they grow them overseas and import them to Spokane.

Przemek Karnowski C 7-1 300 SR Torun, Poland
Killian Tillie F 6-10 200 FR Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
Jacob Larsen C 6-11 227 FR Holte, Denmark
Rui Hachimura F 6-8 225 FR Sendai, Japan

To be fair, they do have a couple home grown 7 footers.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Tangent:

Is he any relation to Iowa Senator Jodi Ernst?

[XUFan09]

While this is true, we have 3 this year and it still feels like we're in foul trouble a lot. 3 is pretty necessary, with the way Sean and Tyrique foul.

Foul trouble has happened multiple times for one of these three but rarely for the trio as a whole. None of these players have good foul discipline (and Tyrique as a freshman is bad), but they are also well-aware that none of them are likely to play 30+ minutes. Rashid plays the most minutes and doesn't even average 20 mpg. Tyrique barely breaks 10 mpg, and Sean is closer to Tyrique's minutes than Rashid's. That affects their aggressiveness, as they know they do not have to play conservatively like the big 3. Mack encourages aggressiveness in his reserves for this reason, and really, we can treat all three of the bigs as reserves in terms of minutes played. Because it's a three-man rotation for one position, even in the worse foul situations this season (i.e. Buffalo, Clemson, and St. John's), there is still someone with fouls to give. That's the worse situations; in most games this season, there's at most one player with 3+ fouls.

Also, Tyrique is a raw freshman playing only a quarter of possible minutes. His foul rate will go down as a sophomore when he plays more minutes, due to both development, experience and necessity, and he and Sean, along with whatever Ernst contributes, will be fine next year. When you have 15 fouls to give at one position, you have a lot of flexibility.

[RetireFiftyTu]

Xavier currently has no open scholarships for next year. This assumes everyone comes back. For 2018-2019 they have 3 scholarships open right now. Again, this assumes everyone comes back.

[XUMIOH12]

chris cantino, though he never played a minute iirc.

ydrc

[IM4X]

Well, it sure makes me feel better that Chris has made the decision to add one additional big man. Feeling pretty good about the depth at all positions for next year now.

Ernst looks rather fast and athletic. He also shoots well from outside and passes quite well too. I have a feeling he will prove to be a nice pick up - similar to the way Bernard feels right now.

[Juice]

Well, it sure makes me feel better that Chris has made the decision to add one additional big man. Feeling pretty good about the depth at all positions for next year now.

Ernst looks rather fast and athletic. He also shoots well from outside and passes quite well too. I have a feeling he will prove to be a nice pick up - similar to the way Bernard feels right now.

No he doesn't. He's not a jump shooter and can't shoot 3s. That being said, he's still a good pick up.

[IM4X]

Hmm.

[IM4X]

No he doesn't. He's not a jump shooter and can't shoot 3s. That being said, he's still a good pick up.

Uh, he sure looks like he can shoot 3s in this video!

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/1522838/5721c7aee984d413d40db5e8

I don't know what his 3pt shooting % is, but he sure has a nice stroke and made quite a few from beyond the arc.

[Caf]

Uh, he sure looks like he can shoot 3s in this video!

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/1522838/5721c7aee984d413d40db5e8

I don't know what his 3pt shooting % is, but he sure has a nice stroke and made quite a few from beyond the arc.

He has taken (and missed) one 3pt shot this year. He does have a nice shot though.

http://www.iccacstats.org/sports/mbkb/2016-17/players/bradyernst0dyo?view=gamelog&pos=sh

[xuwin]

Well, it sure makes me feel better that Chris has made the decision to add one additional big man. Feeling pretty good about the depth at all positions for next year now.

Ernst looks rather fast and athletic. He also shoots well from outside and passes quite well too. I have a feeling he will prove to be a nice pick up - similar to the way Bernard feels right now.

Where have you seen anything that indicates that he shoots well from outside?

[Caf]

Where have you seen anything that indicates that he shoots well from outside?

The video he linked has a couple clips of him knocking down 3s. They're nice shots, but that's high school.

[blueblob06]

Xavier currently has no open scholarships for next year. This assumes everyone comes back. For 2018-2019 they have 3 scholarships open right now. Again, this assumes everyone comes back.

Right, this is exactly the case. Confused why people are saying we are one scholarship over next year. This isn't the cleanest look but here is the scholarship breakdown by year: http://www.xavierbasketball.com/info-on-your-muskies.php

[XUFan09]

The video he linked has a couple clips of him knocking down 3s. They're nice shots, but that's high school.
Yup. We're two years removed from it now, and he has a singular attempt on this season, competing at a higher level.

Highlight videos are funny. I wonder how many threes he attempted for the video to show that many makes.

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[JTG]

Yup. We're two years removed from it now, and he has a singular attempt on this season, competing at a higher level.

Highlight videos are funny. I wonder how many threes he attempted for the video to show that many makes.

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Damn you people are picky. From the tone of this thread, if he's not LeBron we should pass.

[birdman71]

Damn you people are picky. From the tone of this thread, if he's not LeBron we should pass.

Agree. If he looks at this board, he might not feel too warmly welcomed. He should be assured that the vast majority of us have faith in Chris Mack's proven wisdom and are happy Brady has chosen XU and wish him and Xavier nothing but the best!

[Juice]

Uh, he sure looks like he can shoot 3s in this video!

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/1522838/5721c7aee984d413d40db5e8

I don't know what his 3pt shooting % is, but he sure has a nice stroke and made quite a few from beyond the arc.

One three. He has attempted one three this year and missed it at the JUCO level. What about that makes you think he's going to be shooting threes at X?

[Caf]

Damn you people are picky. From the tone of this thread, if he's not LeBron we should pass.

Nothing about this discussion of whether or not he's a 3pt shooter is criticism. IM4X claimed he might be able to shoot 3s, he's probably wrong, the end.

I'm very excited to get Ernst.

[XUFan09]

Damn you people are picky. From the tone of this thread, if he's not LeBron we should pass.
What are you talking about? I love this pickup. You're just going to be waiting a long time if you expect this guy to be knocking down shots from behind the arc. I'm just trying to disabuse others' of that notion after they've seen some high school highlights.

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[XUGRAD80]

No he doesn't. He's not a jump shooter and can't shoot 3s. That being said, he's still a good pick up.

Does one have to shoot 3s in order to be considered to be able to shoot from "outside" or to be a "jump shooter"? What I saw was a couple of nice turn-around jumpers from 10-15 feet or so. The current crop of bigs that X has seem to only be able to shoot jump hooks, layups, and dunks. Someone that might be 6-8 to 6-10 and is a threat from around the foul line would be a GOOD thing, no?

This is a stupid discussion anyway, because it's based on what people see in a HIGHLIGHT video. Pretty sure that X checks out players IN PERSON before offering a scholarship. Since it's a pretty safe bet that the coaching staff has checked him out over multiple in person visits and not just looked at a video posted to YouTube, or sent in by his parents, I'm inclined to trust their judgement over anyone else's.

[GoMuskies]

It's true that most guys shoot 100% in their highlight videos.

[Tardy Turtle]

It's true that most guys shoot 100% in their highlight videos.

Even YOU?

[GoMuskies]

Even YOU?

In all of my highlight videos, I was on the "skins". Those videos are all glorious.

[Tardy Turtle]

In all of my highlight videos, I was on the "skins". Those videos are all glorious.

http://31.media.tumblr.com/d9aebc1d65745209450653b2eb341894/tumblr_mqywrgvH331sn3v2so1_400.gif

[Juice]

Does one have to shoot 3s in order to be considered to be able to shoot from "outside" or to be a "jump shooter"? What I saw was a couple of nice turn-around jumpers from 10-15 feet or so. The current crop of bigs that X has seem to only be able to shoot jump hooks, layups, and dunks. Someone that might be 6-8 to 6-10 and is a threat from around the foul line would be a GOOD thing, no?

This is a stupid discussion anyway, because it's based on what people see in a HIGHLIGHT video. Pretty sure that X checks out players IN PERSON before offering a scholarship. Since it's a pretty safe bet that the coaching staff has checked him out over multiple in person visits and not just looked at a video posted to YouTube, or sent in by his parents, I'm inclined to trust their judgement over anyone else's.

Fine. For more updated info, he has taken 3 "outside" shots, 1 of which was a three. He doesn't shoot from the outside.

[paulxu]

Let's give this kid a break until we see him. DFW was 0-1 in his first 2 years at X from behind the arc.

[LA Muskie]

Does one have to shoot 3s in order to be considered to be able to shoot from "outside" or to be a "jump shooter"? What I saw was a couple of nice turn-around jumpers from 10-15 feet or so. The current crop of bigs that X has seem to only be able to shoot jump hooks, layups, and dunks. Someone that might be 6-8 to 6-10 and is a threat from around the foul line would be a GOOD thing, no?

This is a stupid discussion anyway, because it's based on what people see in a HIGHLIGHT video. Pretty sure that X checks out players IN PERSON before offering a scholarship. Since it's a pretty safe bet that the coaching staff has checked him out over multiple in person visits and not just looked at a video posted to YouTube, or sent in by his parents, I'm inclined to trust their judgement over anyone else's.
He has taken 3 jump shots so far this year, one of which was a 3pt attempt. He made 1 of them. He is 1 of 3 on jump shots and 0-1 on 3pt attempts. He is not a shooter, whether from 21 feet or 15 feet.

That said, I'm also not aware of him, his current coaches, or anyone on the X staff saying or expecting otherwise. I think this all derives from a poster noting that he made a few in a highlight reel. And the rest is mostly boredom. I suspect this thread will die off in the next few hours...

[XU 87]

He is shooting 75% from the free throw line. So I assume he has some range beyond 2 feet from the basket.

[XUFan09]

Does one have to shoot 3s in order to be considered to be able to shoot from "outside" or to be a "jump shooter"? What I saw was a couple of nice turn-around jumpers from 10-15 feet or so. The current crop of bigs that X has seem to only be able to shoot jump hooks, layups, and dunks. Someone that might be 6-8 to 6-10 and is a threat from around the foul line would be a GOOD thing, no?

This is a stupid discussion anyway, because it's based on what people see in a HIGHLIGHT video. Pretty sure that X checks out players IN PERSON before offering a scholarship. Since it's a pretty safe bet that the coaching staff has checked him out over multiple in person visits and not just looked at a video posted to YouTube, or sent in by his parents, I'm inclined to trust their judgement over anyone else's.

I agree with your last comment, but that is different from whether he's a jump shooter, which he isn't. We're going to see more of the same in terms of how he scores: jump hooks, layups, and dunks. And that's perfectly fine.



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[XUFan09]

Let's give this kid a break until we see him. DFW was 0-1 in his first 2 years at X from behind the arc.
I don't think it's a big knock on him that he doesn't shoot jumpers. He can be a very effective offensive player without doing that.

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[Tardy Turtle]

I suspect this thread will die off in the next few hours...

(sniffs)
(nods)

http://enke.co.za/new/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/challenge-accepted.jpg

[Caf]

This conversation is one of the more bizarre overreactions I've ever seen. Are you guys stressed about the game tonight or something?

[muskiefan82]

This conversation is one of the more bizarre overreactions I've ever seen. Are you guys stressed about the game tonight or something?

That's an interesting question. No, I am not stressed. Frankly, I realize that Villanova is likely to win. This is not like a UC game where XU losing just makes me ill.

[Tardy Turtle]

http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121022035659/mlp/images/4/42/Pinkie_Pie_eating_an_apple_S1E20.gif

[Nigel Tufnel]

I highly recommend not reading this thread if high. People saying "let's give the kid a chance" when there has been absolutely no criticism of him. Don't get me all confused prior to the game.

[xu82]

I highly recommend not reading this thread if high. People saying "let's give the kid a chance" when there has been absolutely no criticism of him. Don't get me all confused prior to the game.

Agreed! Let's not give him a chance! And about those farm animals outside the UC gym, what's with that?

(Did that help?)

[Nigel Tufnel]

Agreed! Let's not give him a chance! And about those farm animals outside the UC gym, what's with that?

(Did that help?)

Not at all. Hehe.

[X-ceptional]

What's happening?

[vee4xu]

Would imagine Sumner and Bluiett are pretty close to for sure.

After tonight in Philly we may want to table this thought.

[GoMuskies]

After tonight in Philly we may want to table this thought.

Are you kidding? No fucking way Ed agrees to play another game at Villanova. He gone! :)

[D-West & PO-Z]

I highly recommend not reading this thread if high. People saying "let's give the kid a chance" when there has been absolutely no criticism of him. Don't get me all confused prior to the game.

Yeah, ha, I dont understand either.

[IM4X]

Where have you seen anything that indicates that he shoots well from outside?

In the video I posted above- that's where. Take a look. While it's not of him playing on the Juci team, it certainly shows that he has a nice stroke and can hit from outside.

He may not be asked to shoot from outside at X (and apparently he did not shoot much from the 3 this past year) but it certainly shows he CAN shoot from outside. My comment was in reference to that video which clearly shows he is capable of making some outside shots.

[IM4X]

He has taken (and missed) one 3pt shot this year. He does have a nice shot though.

http://www.iccacstats.org/sports/mbkb/2016-17/players/bradyernst0dyo?view=gamelog&pos=sh

Yes. He has a nice stoke and made more than a few outside shots in the HS video I watched. I did not mean to suggest he would be a slightly taller version of Gates. I have no idea if part of the appeal in going after him was his potential ability to shoot from outside. Even if he is not expected to shoot much from beyond 10 feet, I am quite happy just knowing X will have another big on the team next year.

[American X]

I suspect this thread will die off in the next few hours...

So I heard this guy once shot a three-pointer? So that means this guy is EXACTLY like Brad Redford?

Now Xavier fans REALLY have something to get excited about.

[Muskie]

Ernst committed to Florida Gulf Coast. (Link (http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/xavier/2017/04/26/former-xavier-commit-brady-ernst-signs-florida-gulf-coast/100947388/))

[XU 87]

Ernst committed to Florida Gulf Coast. (Link (http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/xavier/2017/04/26/former-xavier-commit-brady-ernst-signs-florida-gulf-coast/100947388/))

That says a lot about his talent level.