2017 BB Recruiting Class

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    • 01/19/2017 at 5:51 PM #23259
      UtahFanSir
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      I see Utah has signed two 3-star players from the state. ESPN shows Utah has offers out to several other non-Utah players who have not committed anywhere yet.

      My questions are 1) how good are the two signed kids, and 2) does Utah have room for additional signees?

    • 01/19/2017 at 7:27 PM #23270
      cjd1
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      We only have 2 seniors so I dont know how that works.

      • 01/20/2017 at 9:24 AM #23295
        PlainsUte
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        I this day and age no scholie is guaranteed for 4 years, so they will make room if the need is there.

        Are any of the Utah signees sign-and-sends?

    • 01/20/2017 at 11:23 AM #23303
      Coreyc04
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      We have one more because of the Tim Coleman transfer. I wouldn’t be shocked to see another transfer.
      I think these are two sign and sends though. So I think Utah still has 3 more scholarships available
      We need to get 3 more signees before national signing day.

      • 01/20/2017 at 4:25 PM #23310
        UtahFanSir
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        What ESPN Shows…

        • 01/20/2017 at 4:46 PM #23311
          Coreyc04
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          Yeah I have looked at it. I think we are going to sign 3 more players. I think we will get 1-2 JC guys and one Freshman. I wouldn’t be surprised if we got a transfer come in with 1 JC guy and one incoming freshman. We need another slashing guard and I would hope that they would come from the JC ranks. I would also like to see a transfer at the wing position(I think it would be smart if it’s a grad transfer). I also would like to see a freshman come in next year and red shirt. It seems to be a good idea because we will be stacked but allowing us to start the rebuilding process after next years large senior class.

          • 01/20/2017 at 5:30 PM #23313
            UtahFanSir
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            Thank you. I am surprised at the recruits shown, while one does not have an offer (yet). By surprise, I mean, I expected more. Yes, I know Utah and K3 has offered a lot of 4 and 5 star kids who are going elsewhere. And, yes, I am happy with the kids now on the court. Yet my concern centers around the need to bring in JC and transfers. Utah seems to be in a weird place recruiting-wise. I’m not sure if it the place (quirky Utah), the coaching staff (admit K3 is not a live wire), or the fact that Utah is still rebuilding its reputation in now a decided changed world, or all three or something I am missing.

            As in football recruiting, when Utah begins to stack up more 4 and an occasional 5 star recruits and not need to hit the JC ranks to backfill, I will be a lot more confortable. Utah is still in a catchup mode, and may remain there for a long while. Still I love what I see compared to the 1970s, and 1980s.

            • 01/20/2017 at 9:42 PM #23319
              Coreyc04
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              To me Larry should recruit to make next season the best he can(that team is special but needs just a little help and a JC or a Grad transfer would be really helpful). Getting some help for that team should be paramount. If we can get a freshman who can red shirt and build for the season afterward would be helpful. 

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