Tyrell Ward

[OTRMUSKIE]

My source , who is just another guy who says he has a source , is saying Tyrell Ward will commit to Xavier Monday. That would be a huge get if true. 4 star player.

[xukeith]

My source , who is just another guy who says he has a source , is saying Tyrell Ward will commit to Xavier Monday. That would be a huge get if true. 4 star player.

Having 2 multi-position wings with high basketball IQs and dripping with talent will do great things for X. Both would be 3 and D players (score from 3, pull up , and at the rim plus play strong defense)

Colby Jones is 6'6. Can we imagine a time when Jones, Craft, and Ward all play together at same time? It would be a great defensive ploy with so many far reaching guys intercepting passing lanes.

Here is a Hoosier's take on his strengths.

https://indiana.rivals.com/news/2022-introduction-tyrell-ward

[XU 87]

A few 247 Crystal Ball predictions just came in predicting he's coming to X.

[whopper]

man I love having (good) college basketball news coming in July.

[noteggs]

Looking at 247 can be confusing at times. Tyrell Ward went to warmer for both X and VT? However, VT’s writer changed his crystal ball from VT to X before that happened. Oh well, still a good follow and hands down better than ESPN.

[xeus]

This kid looks solid. 13" taller than me, but roughly the same weight and similar skills.

[xukeith]

This kid looks solid. 13" taller than me, but roughly the same weight and similar skills.

similar skills a you? You both can still jump off one foot?

[XU 87]

This kid looks solid. 13" taller than me, but roughly the same weight and similar skills.

But does he have your hustle, drive and high basketball IQ? That's what will define him.

[IM4X]

It would be really awesome to see Steele land a top 50 player. Even better knowing he’s a player Mack showed interest in getting (Mr. “I couldn’t recruit top talent at Xavier”).

It’s time X coaches show they can landing top 50 players every year. In fact that ought to be the attitude even with five star players. “Flex the X!”

[hoopster68]

It would be really awesome to see Steele land a top 50 player. Even better knowing he’s a player Mack showed interest in getting (Mr. “I couldn’t recruit top talent at Xavier”).

It’s time X coaches show they can landing top 50 players every year. In fact that ought to be the attitude even with five star players. “Flex the X!”

"Flex the X" could be a new rallying cry for the entire university. With a new president, and other academic changes, plus Top 50 recruitment of men's b-ball talent, XU could be in for a reinvention across the board. Comments?

[bjf123]

This kid looks solid. 13" taller than me, but roughly the same weight and similar skills.

Either he’s really skinny or you’re a little chunky!


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[94GRAD]

Either he’s really skinny or you’re a little chunky!


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It's a lot of both.

[XU 87]

"Flex the X" could be a new rallying cry for the entire university. With a new president, and other academic changes, plus Top 50 recruitment of men's b-ball talent, XU could be in for a reinvention across the board. Comments?

I hate to change the subject away from hoops, but what are the recent academic changes that were made?

[muskiefan82]

My source , who is just another guy who says he has a source , is saying Tyrell Ward will commit to Xavier Monday. That would be a huge get if true. 4 star player.

When will we know?

[Lloyd Braun]

When will we know?

3pm

[noteggs]

When will we know?

According to Twitter, he’s announcing at 3pm today

[xu82]

According to Twitter, he’s announcing at 3pm today

Tick…..

Tock….

I checked in just a little early!

[paulxu]

https://twitter.com/daraghson_

[GoMuskies]

That seems good.

[xuphan]

That seems good.

Boom!

[surfxu]

Big time news here. Wasting no time in getting high priority guys in this class.

[XUGRAD80]

Welcome to the family Mr. Ward, we are happy to have you here.

[bobbiemcgee]

https://twitter.com/TravisBranham_/status/1414660903300210696/photo/1

Puts us at #8 in recruiting.

https://247sports.com/Article/Tyrell-Ward-commitment-Xavier-basketball-2022-167688192/

[Lloyd Braun]

Dang, does he get a Beamer too?

[muskiefan82]

Well, this is outstanding news. Welcome to the family, Mr. Ward.

[xu82]

Awesome news! Happy to have this young man on board!

[GreatWhiteNorth]

This is great news. He looks fantastic on video. Another lengthy guard to join Kam Craft.

[whopper]

very impressive here https://youtu.be/rH-KYobb5PU

[xukeith]

very impressive here https://youtu.be/rH-KYobb5PU

Huge gets both are fire power from different skills. Ward, like Naji Marshall, can smother offensive players with his length

[IM4X]

Indeed, welcome to the family Mr. Ward! You are going to do great things at X. I’ve got a good feeling about you (and Mr. Craft). Looking forward to you being an important part of X’s second Final Four team!

[XUGRAD80]

very impressive here https://youtu.be/rH-KYobb5PU


He looks to have a nice high release on his jump shot, and looks to be very balanced when shooting. Long arms. Not a terribly gifted jumper, but adequate. Decent ball handling skills and a pretty quick release when needed.

[xudash]

Welcome aboard.

Coming in from a strong, winning basketball program.

I like his attitude and moxy.

[xukeith]

He looks to have a nice high release on his jump shot, and looks to be very balanced when shooting. Long arms. Not a terribly gifted jumper, but adequate. Decent ball handling skills and a pretty quick release when needed.

His offense is further along than Naji Marshall when Marshall was a senior in hs.

[noteggs]

I like his attitude and moxy.

Completely agree! Some stuff you can’t coach or teach.

Definitely like the NCAA trophy on his commitment pic.

[GIMMFD]

Let's go, always good to get top 50 guys.

[bleedXblue]

Need to add one more Top 100 kid and this class will be set up pretty darn well.

Either Sean Jones/Paul McMillan would be HUGE........

[XUGRAD80]

Need to add one more Top 100 kid and this class will be set up pretty darn well.

Either Sean Jones/Paul McMillan would be HUGE........

While I wouldn’t mind them getting one of those players, I’d like to see them get either a center or a power forward also.

[XUGRAD80]

It’s also good to note that not only did Ward verbal X, but he was also offered by Gtown, Prov., SJU, and SH. So not only did X get him, but that also means the others did not. Win-Win.

[MHettel]

Good get here. I cant say I know much about this kid. But I CAN say I feel really good when we land a top target. Too many times over the last 6-7 years did we have to settle for guy much lower down on our target list, and frankly none of them really worked out....

[UCGRAD4X]

It’s also good to note that not only did Ward verbal X, but he was also offered by Gtown, Prov., SJU, and SH. So not only did X get him, but that also means the others did not. Win-Win.

Getting a win over Mack is pretty sweet too.

Win-Win-Win

3 legged chicken dinner

[surfxu]

Good get here. I cant say I know much about this kid. But I CAN say I feel really good when we land a top target. Too many times over the last 6-7 years did we have to settle for guy much lower down on our target list, and frankly none of them really worked out....

It definitely seems like Travis and this coaching staff are landing guys that are at or towards the top of their priority list. There were a couple of years there towards the end of Mack's tenure that it seems like they were swinging and missing on just about everyone. X was making the final cut for a number of guys but landing none. Just my casual observation, but it seems like Travis is MUCH more involved in developing a relationship with priority recruits. So many times we've heard that Travis was the first one to reach out to them and continue to communicate daily. The rest of the X coaching staff touching base often too, while other programs have one lead recruiter for a kid and maybe they talk to the head coach months later. I'm not bashing Mack for what he did or didn't do as it relates to recruiting, but rather saying the approach being employed now seems to be highly effective. This should make 3 really good classes in a row (on paper, albeit Colby Jones and Dwon Odom have shown they can compete in the Big East). Still can't believe CJ Wilcher left... but if he was still here then we may not be talking about Ward.
Edit: Jonas Hayes is huge on getting these guys. I know he's not the "lead recruiter" on all of them but it sure seems like a lot of them mention him as being a big reason they felt comfortable at X. We'll miss him if the Georgia job opens up sometime soon.

[xukeith]

It definitely seems like Travis and this coaching staff are landing guys that are at or towards the top of their priority list. There were a couple of years there towards the end of Mack's tenure that it seems like they were swinging and missing on just about everyone. X was making the final cut for a number of guys but landing none. Just my casual observation, but it seems like Travis is MUCH more involved in developing a relationship with priority recruits. So many times we've heard that Travis was the first one to reach out to them and continue to communicate daily. The rest of the X coaching staff touching base often too, while other programs have one lead recruiter for a kid and maybe they talk to the head coach months later. I'm not bashing Mack for what he did or didn't do as it relates to recruiting, but rather saying the approach being employed now seems to be highly effective. This should make 3 really good classes in a row (on paper, albeit Colby Jones and Dwon Odom have shown they can compete in the Big East). Still can't believe CJ Wilcher left... but if he was still here then we may not be talking about Ward.
Edit: Jonas Hayes is huge on getting these guys. I know he's not the "lead recruiter" on all of them but it sure seems like a lot of them mention him as being a big reason they felt comfortable at X. We'll miss him if the Georgia job opens up sometime soon.

I wonder if other programs’ head coach and lead recruiter shake their head, whispering,” Xavier got us.Steele outmuscled us.” Head coaches are going to have to start following Travis’ lead and attempt to drop in on high talent. No more letting assists swing and miss.

[Xville]

I wonder if other programs’ head coach and lead recruiter shake their head, whispering,” Xavier got us.Steele outmuscled us.” Head coaches are going to have to start following Travis’ lead and attempt to drop in on high talent. No more letting assists swing and miss.

Really doubt those other coach’s care at this moment considering he hasn’t shown to be a great in season coach yet at this point.

[MHettel]

Really doubt those other coach’s care at this moment considering he hasn’t shown to be a great in season coach yet at this point.

Agree. But an increase in talent might change that.

Cause - Effect?

Or

Effect - Cause?

(Does anyone think Calipari can actually coach? Or does he just get so much talent that he cant lose?)

[xu82]

Really doubt those other coach’s care at this moment considering he hasn’t shown to be a great in season coach yet at this point.

That’s certainly fair, but then Belichick has about a 43% win rate without Brady. And he’s the greatest coach of all time? It’s pretty complicated.

I agree and I’ll give Travis every opportunity to grow into the job in all facets. I changed careers once and it took me a few years to hit my stride. I think he will do the same. Great players make for some great coaches.

[xudash]

That’s certainly fair, but then Belichick has about a 43% win rate without Brady. And he’s the greatest coach of all time? It’s pretty complicated.

I agree and I’ll give Travis every opportunity to grow into the job in all facets. I changed careers once and it took me a few years to hit my stride. I think he will do the same. Great players make for some great coaches.

Let’s also remember that he appears to have an ability to establish good relationships with his players, evidenced by, among other things, the players coming back to play for him this season. At the very least, he isn’t perceived to be some kind of tyrannical idiot.

[JEHARDI]

Really doubt those other coach’s care at this moment considering he hasn’t shown to be a great in season coach yet at this point.

All coaches care about losing out on highly regarded players they pursued.

[xu82]

Let’s also remember that he appears to have an ability to establish good relationships with his players, evidenced by, among other things, the players coming back to play for him this season. At the very least, he isn’t perceived to be some kind of tyrannical idiot.

Excellent point, and very important in terms of judging the man.

[Xavier]

Let’s also remember that he appears to have an ability to establish good relationships with his players, evidenced by, among other things, the players coming back to play for him this season. At the very least, he isn’t perceived to be some kind of tyrannical idiot.

He seems to be really good at developing relationships with his players. The staff is recruiting extremely well. He certainly has a few strong parts to coaching down. I really hope the main part comes this year. (On court success).

[Drew's Crew]

He seems to be really good at developing relationships with his players. The staff is recruiting extremely well. He certainly has a few strong parts to coaching down. I really hope the main part comes this year. (On court success).

I think this is why I am more confident in Steele working out for X than some others.

It is undeniable that he needs to improve as a coach...that being said, that is an area that can have clear, objective learning opportunities and he can surround himself with more experienced coaches he can learn from to continue to improve. The players clearly think he can coach and he got great praise from other coaches he has worked with. Clearly he knows his stuff, he just needs to get more practice and experience putting it into action.

That being said, everything in life is about relationships. Travis has clearly shown that he is more skilled than most coaches in building authentic relationships with players, recruits, and asst. coaches. This strength builds trust, increases buy-in, builds a culture and community.

In the end, this makes people FEEL a certain way. Behind all of our desires in life is the desire to feel good. These soft skills and intuitive strengths are hard to find in people and even harder to develop.

With the increased talent, a hand-picked roster, and more confidence and experience, I hope Steele is able to take himself and X to the next level.

[boozehound]

It definitely seems like Travis and this coaching staff are landing guys that are at or towards the top of their priority list. There were a couple of years there towards the end of Mack's tenure that it seems like they were swinging and missing on just about everyone. X was making the final cut for a number of guys but landing none. Just my casual observation, but it seems like Travis is MUCH more involved in developing a relationship with priority recruits. So many times we've heard that Travis was the first one to reach out to them and continue to communicate daily. The rest of the X coaching staff touching base often too, while other programs have one lead recruiter for a kid and maybe they talk to the head coach months later. I'm not bashing Mack for what he did or didn't do as it relates to recruiting, but rather saying the approach being employed now seems to be highly effective. This should make 3 really good classes in a row (on paper, albeit Colby Jones and Dwon Odom have shown they can compete in the Big East). Still can't believe CJ Wilcher left... but if he was still here then we may not be talking about Ward.
Edit: Jonas Hayes is huge on getting these guys. I know he's not the "lead recruiter" on all of them but it sure seems like a lot of them mention him as being a big reason they felt comfortable at X. We'll miss him if the Georgia job opens up sometime soon.

I agree. My perception is that under Mack we were often in the Top 5 for Mega-recruits that consistently ended up at Kentucky, Michigan, etc. but we never landed them. Travis seems to have slightly more realistic targets and it's paying dividends in actually getting highly rated players to come to Xavier consistently. Obviously Mack had some big 'gets', but there were also a number of years where we struck out on multiple guys and ended up with some subpar classes. PG seemed to be a particular struggle in this area.

Now we just have to improve the coaching...

[MHettel]

It's possible (likely?) that the missed opportunities to land key targets under Mack was related to the large differences in personality between Steele and Mack. I mean, Steele was finding these relatively unknown kids early and forging a strong relationship and degree of trust. That was enough to get us on the "final list" with a bunch of these guys. At some point, they got to (or had to) meet Mack, and might have been the moment when the grass seemed a little greener on the other side.

Mack is not exactly personable. He's smug and arrogant. I can imagine he can come off as a real dick (actually, I DONT have to imagine that, since I was at XU when he was).

I think the main difference in recruiting success is literally the absence of Mack.

Now, we just need an Obi-Wan Kenobi (the old version) on the bench to help Steele out on gameday.

[Xuperman]

Like the way Penny Hardaway was able to convince Larry Brown to come aboard at Memphis. That is a significant coaching move. I could be off here, but there doesn't seem to be any indication that Steele would be interested in that type of mentor.

[muskiefan82]

Like the way Penny Hardaway was able to convince Larry Brown to come aboard at Memphis. That is a significant coaching move. I could be off here, but there doesn't seem to be any indication that Steele would be interested in that type of mentor.

That would be sad. One of the best ways to succeed is to surround yourself with people who have strengths you do not yet have

[X-man]

It's possible (likely?) that the missed opportunities to land key targets under Mack was related to the large differences in personality between Steele and Mack. I mean, Steele was finding these relatively unknown kids early and forging a strong relationship and degree of trust. That was enough to get us on the "final list" with a bunch of these guys. At some point, they got to (or had to) meet Mack, and might have been the moment when the grass seemed a little greener on the other side.

Mack is not exactly personable. He's smug and arrogant. I can imagine he can come off as a real dick (actually, I DONT have to imagine that, since I was at XU when he was).

I think the main difference in recruiting success is literally the absence of Mack.

Now, we just need an Obi-Wan Kenobi (the old version) on the bench to help Steele out on gameday.

We really only missed on recruits consistently in Mack's last season at X. I have to believe that the players, and therefore the potential recruits, all knew early in the season that Mack was likely gone after the season ended, and that was the primary reason for the recruiting misses that year.

However I also agree with you that Steele is much more at ease with people and (likely) players than Mack ever was, and that Steele will be able to out-recruit Mack except for the "Louisville factor", which may well be dissipating under Mack's tutelage. I am not a Pollyanna about Steele's coaching, but I give him a pass for the last three seasons for many reasons including a short bench plus the Naji factor the first season, and the huge influx of new players plus the Covid factor the second two seasons. This is the year for Steele to deliver. If he comes up short this season, that becomes a real problem IMHO.

[paulxu]

My memory sucks these days, but it seems to me that early in his head coaching stint, people were critical to a degree about Travis being too close to his players (maybe they didn't take his directions seriously, needed to ride the pine when playing wrong, he was too much a friend instead of a coach,etc.)

I'm just contrasting those memories with comments now about how his ability to relate to players is helping us secure better talent. I'm sure it's a very fine line to walk. Having our seniors return for another year is a good sign.

[markchal]

Mack is not exactly personable. He's smug and arrogant. I can imagine he can come off as a real dick (actually, I DONT have to imagine that, since I was at XU when he was).


this is wild. He seemed extremely personable as a coach. I think he represented the university well and was great with the media. He's also pretty good w/ social media, which is a lot more important than it was a decade ago.

[noteggs]

Nice props from Tyrell on Kam. Even Steele liked the tweet.

https://twitter.com/daraghson_/status/1415288138050777091?s=10

Wonder how much Kam’s commitment influenced Tyrell’s? Certainly didn’t hurt.

[MHettel]

this is wild. He seemed extremely personable as a coach. I think he represented the university well and was great with the media. He's also pretty good w/ social media, which is a lot more important than it was a decade ago.

I assume you are talking about when the camera's are rolling. I though he was just a smug prick while at XU. Cant imagine that's not his real personality.

[MHettel]

We really only missed on recruits consistently in Mack's last season at X. I have to believe that the players, and therefore the potential recruits, all knew early in the season that Mack was likely gone after the season ended, and that was the primary reason for the recruiting misses that year.

However I also agree with you that Steele is much more at ease with people and (likely) players than Mack ever was, and that Steele will be able to out-recruit Mack except for the "Louisville factor", which may well be dissipating under Mack's tutelage. I am not a Pollyanna about Steele's coaching, but I give him a pass for the last three seasons for many reasons including a short bench plus the Naji factor the first season, and the huge influx of new players plus the Covid factor the second two seasons. This is the year for Steele to deliver. If he comes up short this season, that becomes a real problem IMHO.

Keonte Kennedy?
Elias Harden?
Brandon Randolph?

These guys were not even "Plan B" players. These were "Plan C or D" guys.

[IM4X]

this is wild. He seemed extremely personable as a coach. I think he represented the university well and was great with the media. He's also pretty good w/ social media, which is a lot more important than it was a decade ago.

He didn't exactly represent X well or show class after he left the school. In fact, he used the the school as the excuse why he couldn’t do even better while at X - ignoring the fact that he had a #1 seed team loaded with talent that flamed out under his poor leadership in the MNCAA Tournament. Not only was he not honest, but it showed one last example of his style of throwing others under the bus instead of taking responsibility himself (kind of like what he did to his two assistants who followed him to Louisville). The buck never stops with him, as long as he has someone else available he can blame for his his own shortcomings.

I will admit he had his moments of playfulness that worked well and he was responsible for some exciting years of X basketball, but he also had (and still has) such a big ego and could be downright moody and prickly and condescending to the media or anyone at any moment. Steele has shown much more class and respect for others during his tenure. If Steele can just get his roster clicking, I think we will all be quite happy with the way things played out.

[IM4X]

"Flex the X" could be a new rallying cry for the entire university. With a new president, and other academic changes, plus Top 50 recruitment of men's b-ball talent, XU could be in for a reinvention across the board. Comments?

Thanks. I think it could too.

Full disclosure- I’m in branding and adverting and did put a little thought into it.

[GIMMFD]

I agree. My perception is that under Mack we were often in the Top 5 for Mega-recruits that consistently ended up at Kentucky, Michigan, etc. but we never landed them. Travis seems to have slightly more realistic targets and it's paying dividends in actually getting highly rated players to come to Xavier consistently. Obviously Mack had some big 'gets', but there were also a number of years where we struck out on multiple guys and ended up with some subpar classes. PG seemed to be a particular struggle in this area.

Now we just have to improve the coaching...

Agreed, definitely getting guys like Semaj, but it's weird because Steele now has the 5th overall recruit ever, 6th overall recruit ever, 11th, and 14th, so he's. doing well in getting better talent to X too but targeting the non-Kentucky guys, so it's not like it's a ridiculous drop off. Sure, we'd all love 5* recruits coming to X, but at the moment I don't see that happening any time soon. I think Steele has upped the level of recruiting here, which is always a welcome sight, and I agree, if the coaching and management aspect could improve, that'd be wonderful. Think he has a chance to prove himself this year with some good match-ups pencil'd in.


My memory sucks these days, but it seems to me that early in his head coaching stint, people were critical to a degree about Travis being too close to his players (maybe they didn't take his directions seriously, needed to ride the pine when playing wrong, he was too much a friend instead of a coach,etc.)

I'm just contrasting those memories with comments now about how his ability to relate to players is helping us secure better talent. I'm sure it's a very fine line to walk. Having our seniors return for another year is a good sign.

Eh, I was one of those wondering if the transition from assistant coach to head coach could be affecting the locker room, but I didn't necessarily mean that as he's too close to players. Just that the relationship dynamic changed, and he may have to be tougher on guys which may cause them to think he's "fake," it's a pretty intricate situation tbh.

[hoopster68]

Thanks. I think it could too.

Full disclosure- I’m in branding and adverting and did put a little thought into it.

Take the phrase to the university and see what happens. . .of course, make sure you've obtained the copyright first! "Flex the X"

[bobbiemcgee]

https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1418282745869053958

[XUGRAD80]

Some new Rivals love for T Ward

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/cassidy-awards-friday-at-the-peach-jam

[XUGRAD80]

And some from 24/7

https://247sports.com/college/xavier/LongFormArticle/Peach-Jam-Friday-VIP-Blog-Nick-Smith-Brandon-Miller-Cason-Wallace-Jalen-Duren-Dereck-Lively-Shaedon-Sharpe-DJ-Wagner-Mackenzie-Mgbako-Tyrell-Ward-168141654/#168141654_4

[Muskie in dayton]

I’ve been around long enough to remember the Erik Edwards, the Brian Henley’s, the Churchill Odia’s, etc., so I do not put much stake in recruits, but this kid looks special.

[UCGRAD4X]

And some from 24/7

https://247sports.com/college/xavier/LongFormArticle/Peach-Jam-Friday-VIP-Blog-Nick-Smith-Brandon-Miller-Cason-Wallace-Jalen-Duren-Dereck-Lively-Shaedon-Sharpe-DJ-Wagner-Mackenzie-Mgbako-Tyrell-Ward-168141654/#168141654_4

Interesting that in the information for 11:00 AM Phenom U VS E1T1 they list Xavier 1st among the teams in attendance and Travis second among head coaches. I don't know that it has ant significance but I remember when they were rarely mentioned at all.

Anybody know who he was there to watch?

[xavierj]

Interesting that in the information for 11:00 AM Phenom U VS E1T1 they list Xavier 1st among the teams in attendance and Travis second among head coaches. I don't know that it has ant significance but I remember when they were rarely mentioned at all.

Anybody know who he was there to watch?

Probably this guy. He is kind of blowing up. Lived in Cincinnati as a very young kid I think. I think Virginia just offered him.big bodied wing who is a scorer.

https://247sports.com/player/brice-sensabaugh-46101529/

[xu82]

Probably this guy. He is kind of blowing up. Lived in Cincinnati as a very young kid I think. I think Virginia just offered him.big bodied wing who is a scorer.

https://247sports.com/player/brice-sensabaugh-46101529/

That link has him at 6’5” and 180 lbs, and also as 6’6’ and 240 lbs. Growing boy! Serious grocery bills, there! Lol

[XUGRAD80]

Probably this guy. He is kind of blowing up. Lived in Cincinnati as a very young kid I think. I think Virginia just offered him.big bodied wing who is a scorer.

https://247sports.com/player/brice-sensabaugh-46101529/

His dad is a UC grad, so UC is recruiting him too. Wouldn’t be surprised if it came down to X and them.

[noteggs]

Well done and deserved Mr Ward

https://twitter.com/xaviermuskie88/status/1420713483302313984?s=10

[JTG]

I sure hope this guy stays committed thru signing day. The way he's playing he could have his choice of landing spots. Sounds like he'll be a very special player.

[xu82]

Well done and deserved Mr Ward

https://twitter.com/xaviermuskie88/status/1420713483302313984?s=10

AMEN to that!

[xukeith]

AMEN to that!

I wonder if the have past winners of the same category anywhere online.

[xukeith]

[QUOTE=xukeith;706846]I wonder if the have past winners of the same category anywhere online.

https://www.theseasonticket.com/news_article/show/1176049

Nice write up of standouts in Peach Tourney. Ward is second story.

[UCGRAD4X]

[QUOTE=xukeith;706846]I wonder if the have past winners of the same category anywhere online.

https://www.theseasonticket.com/news_article/show/1176049

Nice write up of standouts in Peach Tourney. Ward is second story.

Cam Kraft earned an Honorable Mention (and some kid named Wilcher (Simeon) made the All Underclassmen list).

[xukeith]

[QUOTE=xukeith;706847]

Cam Kraft earned an Honorable Mention (and some kid named Wilcher (Simeon) made the All Underclassmen list).

https://www.zagsblog.com/2021/07/26/2021-all-peach-jam-teams/

Ward made all 2nd team.
I do not see anything showing Kraft

[UCGRAD4X]

[QUOTE=UCGRAD4X;706877]

https://www.zagsblog.com/2021/07/26/2021-all-peach-jam-teams/

Ward made all 2nd team.
I do not see anything showing Kraft

It's the very last graphic. Way at the bottom. There are a whole bunch of Honorable Mentions so it would be easy to miss.

[UCGRAD4X]

It's on the link posted by XUKEITH

[UCGRAD4X]

[QUOTE=xukeith;706847]

Cam Kraft earned an Honorable Mention (and some kid named Wilcher (Simeon) made the All Underclassmen list).

I noticed Xavier has an offer to Simeon Wilcher. Come to think of it, I seem to recall someone here commenting on that. Then again, many of my recollections are pure fiction.

[RedRyeIPA]

He didn't exactly represent X well or show class after he left the school. In fact, he used the the school as the excuse why he couldn’t do even better while at X - ignoring the fact that he had a #1 seed team loaded with talent that flamed out under his poor leadership in the MNCAA Tournament. Not only was he not honest, but it showed one last example of his style of throwing others under the bus instead of taking responsibility himself (kind of like what he did to his two assistants who followed him to Louisville). The buck never stops with him, as long as he has someone else available he can blame for his his own shortcomings.

I will admit he had his moments of playfulness that worked well and he was responsible for some exciting years of X basketball, but he also had (and still has) such a big ego and could be downright moody and prickly and condescending to the media or anyone at any moment. Steele has shown much more class and respect for others during his tenure. If Steele can just get his roster clicking, I think we will all be quite happy with the way things played out.

This, this, a thousand times this. I was at the FSU game in Nashville and Mack just did not care. I cannot prove it, but to this day I am convinced that he did not care that we lost. His head was already at UL.

[Xuperman]

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https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4684733/tyrell-ward

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I noticed Xavier has an offer to Simeon Wilcher. Come to think of it, I seem to recall someone here commenting on that. Then again, many of my recollections are pure fiction.

That's because Simeon Wilcher is CJ Wilcher's younger brother, who committed to us, played Freshman year (sparingly, want to say averaged no more than 10 minutes a game ) and then transferred to Nebraska. Simeon was/is a 5 star prospect that committed to UNC a while ago and signed this year because he's class of 2023 if I remember correctly.

EDIT: I'm a moron and just realized you posted this over a year ago, didn't realize the thread was bumped because of his first couple games at LSU, my bad

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https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4684733/tyrell-ward

Hmmmm. Interesting for a hot shot.