ND Men BB Recruiting

[NDGOLDEN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Can confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> is out for Jon Horford. Irish couldn’t gain traction with the 6-10, 250-pound forward. <a href="http://t.co/CHseaIOQov">http://t.co/CHseaIOQov</a> (VIP)</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/457174441668407296">April 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Damn, would have been a big get for us.

Great on to the next one now. We need a big for this year or were gonna be in even more trouble unlesss auguste goes crazy

 

[irishfan]

Great on to the next one now. We need a big for this year or were gonna be in even more trouble unlesss auguste goes crazy

Damn. We're screwed next year on the boards.

 

[arrowryan]

Matt Ryan, 4 shooting forward, named Notre Dame his leader in a Scout article that was posted today

 

[irishfan]

Matt Ryan, 4 shooting forward, named Notre Dame his leader in a Scout article that was posted today

Free ISD article:

Hoopster Sets ND Official | Irish Sports Daily

Notre Dame men’s basketball head coach Mike Brey’s in-home visit with 2015 New York guard/forward Matt Ryan couldn’t have gone much better.
“It was a great visit,” said the 6-foot-7, 210-pounder from New Rochelle.
“What Coach Brey had to say about Notre Dame in general and the opportunities that I would have there, not only on the basketball court, but when I’m done playing basketball. Notre Dame has a lot of things that branch outside of basketball. If I go there, he expects me to be ready as a freshman and make a big impact. He expects me to make the ACC First Team All-Rookie Team as a freshman.”
Ryan, who also has offers from schools like West Virginia, Clemson, Creighton, Arizona State, Boston College, Iowa State and is receiving interest from several others as well, was especially excited to hear what Brey thought of his potential.
“That’s what I like,” Ryan said. “He said he’s going to push me to do that and I really appreciated that.”
The junior shooter visited South Bend last September and has plans to return again this fall.
“I’m supposed to be taking an official visit Sept. 6th, when they play Michigan,” Ryan said.
“Last time, it was just me and my dad. This time it’ll be my sisters, my mom and my little brother. We’re just going to take in the atmosphere, obviously meet with the coaches, meet with all of the players again. It’ll definitely be a cool experience for the whole family to be out there.”
Ryan doesn’t have any other officials planned at this point, but plans on taking others.
“That’s the only one set up as of now, but schools I’m still considering for official visits would be Stanford, North Carolina, Duke, Michigan, Wisconsin, Virginia. Arizona State is still recruiting me hard, Creighton is still recruiting me hard,” he said.
Ryan expects to take all five of his officials, but isn’t completely sure.
“As of right now, I think that’s something I’m going to do, but I can’t say that’s a definite yet,” he said.
Ryan is honored to be recruited by some of the nation’s top programs.
“It’s an extreme honor,” he said. “I think any basketball player in the whole country would tell you all of the hard work they put in through elementary school, middle school and high school is to be recruited at the highest level. That’s everybody’s goal.
“I’m achieving goals every day. I’m living a dream right now. This is going to be the hardest decision of my life, but at the same time, it’s going to be the easiest decision of my life because I don’t think I could go wrong anywhere.”
Early opportunities will play a major role in Ryan’s final decision and he confirmed that at this point, Notre Dame is his leader.
“I think definitely the layout of the roster, I think that’s going to play the biggest role. Where is the most playing time available my freshman year? That’s going to be the biggest factor.”

 

[Ignats]

Great on to the next one now. We need a big for this year or were gonna be in even more trouble unlesss auguste goes crazy

There really is no next one. We've swung and missed on nearly every big man transfer opportunity and there really is no one I can even think of left unless they are a fairly unknown prospect. Looks like it will probably be Auguste holding down the fort, so good luck to us in year 2 of the ACC.

 

[irishfan]

There really is no next one. We've swung and missed on nearly every big man transfer opportunity and there really is no one I can even think of left unless they are a fairly unknown prospect. Looks like it will probably be Auguste holding down the fort, so good luck to us in year 2 of the ACC.

He shows so many flashes. Hope he puts it all together. I mean he's our only true 5. Burg is more of a 4, and Connaughton can also swing down there. I don't think we can expect anything from Geben or Katenda or Torres....Beachem is too skinny to play the 4.

Am I wrong in thinking that this season pretty much rides on Auguste improving drastically? I feel great about the guard play going into next year.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Matt Ryan, 4 shooting forward, named Notre Dame his leader in a Scout article that was posted today

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>GREAT in-home visit with the Irish and Coach Brey!! 🍀</p>— Matt Ryan (@Matt_Ryan32) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Ryan32/statuses/458381943332409344">April 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Bad news is that Matt had surgery in early March because he had torn labrums in both hips and is expected to be out 4 - 6 months.

Good news is that it could slow the process of Duke or North Carolina extending offers. Matt had this to say about what he heard from N. Carolina on a visit in February.
Player Blog: Matt Ryan Talks Carolina, Duke Visits | ZagsBlog.com

I met all the coaches and Coach [Roy] Williams for the first time. Coach addressed my injury and how it will not affect their recruitment of me, it will just prolong the time until they will offer me.

Hmmm, seems odd that you tell a kid it won't effect your recruitment, and then in the next breath you tell him it could prolong the time it takes to offer. Is that what they call "coach speak"?

 

[anarin]

Sounds like he is waiting for a big time program offer. He'll settle with ND if nothing is there, IMO.

 

[gkIrish]

Sounds like he is waiting for a big time program offer. He'll settle with ND if nothing is there, IMO.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hoops - <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> signees Martin Geben (108) and Bonzie Colson (145) make final <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rivals150&src=hash">#Rivals150</a> for the Class of 2014: <a href="http://t.co/OYUQzJ4Pnm">http://t.co/OYUQzJ4Pnm</a></p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/459361805643427840">April 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

Womp womp

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ND had interest. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN">@GoodmanESPN</a>: Florida has landed Michigan transfer Jon Horford, sources told ESPN. Eligible next season.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/460078032133562368">April 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> hoops extended an offer to 2015 Levan Alston (<a href="https://twitter.com/InternatlShizz">@InternatlShizz</a>) last night. 6-3 G also has offers from BC, VCU, URI and others.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/462239476832796672">May 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hoops - 4-star G Jalen Coleman has <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> squarely in the mix while continuing to “analyze” recruitment ($): <a href="http://t.co/zGr8ZwWWIS">http://t.co/zGr8ZwWWIS</a></p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/463682627825041408">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> hoops target. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamFinkelstein">@AdamFinkelstein</a>: Jesse Govan has committed to Georgetown per <a href="https://twitter.com/NY_Lightning">@NY_Lightning</a>.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/466219503375106049">May 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hoops - <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> further defined its recruiting board during the spring live period. Updated Master List ($): <a href="http://t.co/xLgKt3wcrx">http://t.co/xLgKt3wcrx</a></p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/466312560002596864">May 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hoops - Confirmed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> will host Kansas transfer Andrew White on Wednesday. Former top 100 prospect.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/483996681248047106">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[NDGOLDEN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hoops - Confirmed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> will host Kansas transfer Andrew White on Wednesday. Former top 100 prospect.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/483996681248047106">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Wow I hope we get him but we never have luck with high talented basketball recruits

 

[ab2cmiller]

This tweet seems to indicate it's a two day visit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kansas transfer Andrew White tells <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSports">@CBSSports</a> he will visit Notre Dame Wednesday and Thursday. Visited Nebraska last week.</p>— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/statuses/484000764537233411">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[gkIrish]

The staff thinks we have a really really good chance with him.

 

[NDGOLDEN]

theres an update on Andrew white

 

[NDGOLDEN]

Did anyone look at the update on Andrew white?

 

[Henges24]

I've been looking for one too. Maybe GBdomer can give us an update...?

 

[clashmore_mike]

Which site is it on?

 

[anarin]

Enjoyed his visit, hung out with the staff and players.
Understands the prestigious degree.
Likes the playing situation.
Plans to visit a couple more schools. Wants to make decision soon.

 

[NDGOLDEN]

would be a rly nice addition to the team

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown">@Jake_Brown</a>: Hoops - 4-star F Aaron Falzon sees <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> as an official visit option after June offer ($): <a href="http://t.co/YOEasTiUNy">http://t.co/YOEasTiUNy</a></p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/486951580143333376">July 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Honored and excited to say I will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the fall of 2015 &#55356;&#57152;&#55356;&#57280; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash">#GoIrish</a></p>— Matt Ryan (@Matt_Ryan32) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Ryan32/statuses/487612283023941633">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Looks like a really nice get for Brey & Co.:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> lands its first commitment of the 2015 class in four-star sharpshooter Matt Ryan (<a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Ryan32">@matt_ryan32</a>): <a href="http://t.co/Z35UmoCy6M">http://t.co/Z35UmoCy6M</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/487612749594517504">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ab2cmiller]

Looks like we got a good one with Ryan. Michigan, N. Carolina and Duke were all very interested, but wanted to see him play this season after recovering from his torn labrum surgery.

 

[ResLife Hero]

Can't wait to see him make it rain. Great height too.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Watched new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> hoops commitment Matt Ryan (<a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Ryan32">@Matt_Ryan32</a>) last summer. Tremendous shooter. Exactly what <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> needs.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/487614313461334017">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[NDGOLDEN]

Nice addition. Gonna rly need him.