West Liberty Hilltopper Basketball

[Layton]

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Mallory is a must get but dang, Smith would more than likely start at PG day one. I don't know if I can trust Brady being the main guy and question marks behind him

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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There are some rumblings in Pittsburgh that the new Duquesne staff is showing some interest in Nick Smith this week -- no known offer yet, however.

[IUP Extra Mile]

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With 4 people leaving and 4 people coming in including mallory if he does I don't think we have room for anyone else but I really want Smith, unless someone else knows of anymore transfers

I agree, I think Nick Smith would be a good get...Athletic, good shooter...played in highest classification, and arguably toughest section in West Pa, and averaged 26 / game, and honestly, didn't have much help on his team...good role players, but no one going anywhere....

[Layton]

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With 4 people leaving and 4 people coming in including mallory if he does I don't think we have room for anyone else but I really want Smith, unless someone else knows of anymore transfers

[Columbuseer]

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We've taken a lot of Delaware State transfers in football over the years -- and just another one yesterday.

I posted on the football board I don't know exactly what it is about the place but they have to lead the country in football and basketball transfers on a yearly basis. The campus is a total dump and is treated as (beyond) the red-headed stepchild to UD. They do snag some good athletes. I assume they get a lot of decent last-minute signings on the 'D1' premise. Then they all bolt within 1-2 years.

Did Mallory commit or just visit? Looks like a nice player -- and the polar opposite of a typical WL 'big'. You guys needed to find somebody to deal with Highsmith, etc., next year.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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We've taken a lot of Delaware State transfers in football over the years -- and just another one yesterday.

I posted on the football board I don't know exactly what it is about the place but they have to lead the country in football and basketball transfers on a yearly basis. The campus is a total dump and is treated as (beyond) the red-headed stepchild to UD. They do snag some good athletes. I assume they get a lot of decent last-minute signings on the 'D1' premise. Then they all bolt within 1-2 years.

Did Mallory commit or just visit? Looks like a nice player -- and the polar opposite of a typical WL 'big'. You guys needed to find somebody to deal with Highsmith, etc., next year.

[boatcapt]

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Haha, I think I can confirm these on my own this time, boat.. Met the assistant today, his name is Brook Turson..

And sorry, but it's DeVaughn Mallory.. he's actually on campus today.

I'm a bit surprised it's Mallory. He was a starter and front line producer for Del St. Teams leading rebounder so he certainly would find a spot at WLU. Funnies stat I've ever seen from a potential WLU recruit...ZERO for ZERO from 3!!!! This cat didn't take even ONE 3 point bomb last year and he averaged 24 minutes per game!!! WOW!!

I think we would all sh!t ourselves of the first play of the first game Mallory ran to the low post, tuned his back to the basket and put his hand in the air for the ball ala Patrick Ewing...Then we'd go into cardiac arrest if they tossed it to him and he backed down and executed a thundering dunk!! Hahahahahaha!!!!!

[FlyHawk98]

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Buuuutttt...Within region, I'm guessing you're OK with that?? Hahahaha!!

Could be graduate transfers as Aug points out or it could just be that WJ doesn't restrict its transferring players. Don't officially know how many we are talking about yet, but if it's more than one, it is a bit slimmie on Fairmonts part...even though it's legal.

Pretty sure they restricted Cedric Harris and made him sit out a year when he came to West Lib.

[Layton]

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Here is a link to his stats, pretty decent numbers this season should do very well here

http://www.dsuhornets.com/mobile/Vie..._OEM_ID=12900&

[Layton]

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Friend on campus saw him with coach, great get if he comes

[Sportsnut]

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Bware.....great news. Gatorade player of the year in Delaware his senior year in high school. 6' 7" 200. Finally some size.

[Bware2]

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Have you cleared these rumors with Hill?????? I mean he IS a 12 alum and spent a lot of time at the ASRC!! Hahahahaha!!

I'd like the Del State transfer to be Demola Onfade!!

Haha, I think I can confirm these on my own this time, boat.. Met the assistant today, his name is Brook Turson..

And sorry, but it's DeVaughn Mallory.. he's actually on campus today.

[boatcapt]

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On the basketball front,
Ben Howlett assistant reportedly from Ashland..
Possible transfer from Delaware State coming to visit WL this week..

Not sure who the Wheeling players are that left for Fairmont withWukasch, someone said Hilson and Tham

Have you cleared these rumors with Hill?????? I mean he IS a 12 alum and spent a lot of time at the ASRC!! Hahahahaha!!

I'd like the Del State transfer to be Demola Onfade!!

[boatcapt]

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What percentage of D2 and D1 basketball transfers do you think actually pertain to academics, though? I'd guess less than 10 percent.

Probably...That's why I said "education" and not degree. Could be a basketball education that in their mind better prepares them to play professionally.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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What percentage of D2 and D1 basketball transfers do you think actually pertain to academics, though? I'd guess less than 10 percent.