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Post by streak05 on Jan 23, 2020 11:47:47 GMT -5
Being terrific usually gets you the D1 offer. That was my point. I expanded on why I felt he could. He has a complete game. He’s a 6’ PG so he has solid size as well. He’s averaging 27 a game and shoots 86% from the line. He also won MVP of the 17U AAU national tournament down at Walt Disney by averaging 25/8. I’m not the only one who shares this sentiment. I’m not saying he will get the coveted D1 offer, but I’m saying he has the skill set to play D1 ball. Even if it’s down the line. I'm not being a skeptic, just keeping it real. 6' is not big for D1 even as a PG. I've never heard a college coach mention a recruit foul line stats but 86% is impressive and 26 a game is high for our area but it's mostly against very local average teams. It would look much better had they beefed up the schedule with a couple games against good teams. With the division being what it is this year he could have used a couple big games. Rogers in game could be good for his future. Hundreds of kids win MVP of national AAU tournaments each year. Some never see D1. Knowing how he has missed some time on the court, I could see him taking a strong D2 offer and playing right away at a school he likes. Get a good degree and have a great college career. D1 is a dream for every player and for some of those lucky enough to get it, it turns into bench time. I've seen him play only twice but I remember a similar sized Jimmy Langhurst. Not disagreeing. Tons of kids slip thru the D1 cracks. However, 6’ isnt big. I never said it was. I just said it was a solid height for a PG. But I saw him go against a D1 PG from Glenville and it was a great battle. I’m not saying Staveskie belongs at Duke. But I do believe he has the talent to play at a small D1 school. It’s not just about PPG. But there is also no shame in taking a D2 offer or even D3. A former teammate of mine went Juco and ended up getting a D1 offer his junior year and went on to play in the NCAA Tourney his Sr year.
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Post by rywill4 on Jan 23, 2020 12:02:04 GMT -5
Comments on Tahj Staveskie playing D1 is comical.. First off Tahj can play high major d1 basketball let alone d2.. some of your comments on a kids if comical bc half of you never probably played d1 let alone college basketball period so how would you know what it takes too play d1 or what type of players are at the d1 level.. Can I give you a comparable player to Tahj Xavier Simpson is at Michigan.. same size Tahj maybe taller he is legit 6-1.. Xavier Simpson is a Michigan university and had a great career.. Now you break down his game in high school and Tahj Staveskie game what do you see in Xavier game that Tahj cannot due.. I will wait and too me Tahj has deeper range on his shots.. And you make comparisons too Jimmy Langhusrt I played against him Tahj is way better that Jimmy langhurst.. First off he is way more athletic and faster off the dribble.. That prevented Jimmy l anghurst from playing major d1 basketball he had a good shot solid size but wasn't near the athlete Tahj was.. and Jimmy still went too Rober Morris.. And currently Tahj is getting recruited my division 1.. he currently has no offers.. Again respectfully everyone is entitled too there opinion but I think it's kind of wrong too speak on a kid if you don't have solid facts and just making assumptions.. If you don't feel he cam play D1 that's your opinion and your titled too that but too say he doenst have interest in not true.. Also what guard in Ohio you see has the abilities Tahj has shooting off the dribble with range can get too his spot on the floor with his handle and create offense can attack off the dribble and finish with both hands name 1 ??.. There are plenty of 6-0 6-1 guards playing big time basketball.. And as far as competition it doesnt matter I have witnessed Tahj Staveskie outplay the best guard in his class in the state multiple times have seen tahj outperform other top guards in his class In the state.. So this notion it's bc it's against lesser competition it doesnt matter he maybe averaging 35 bc he would have played 4th quarter of games and his the game would have relied on him really exerting himself.. Keep that same energy when the kid finally commits too a school
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Post by maplecityjake on Jan 23, 2020 12:02:53 GMT -5
I'm not being a skeptic, just keeping it real. 6' is not big for D1 even as a PG. I've never heard a college coach mention a recruit foul line stats but 86% is impressive and 26 a game is high for our area but it's mostly against very local average teams. It would look much better had they beefed up the schedule with a couple games against good teams. With the division being what it is this year he could have used a couple big games. Rogers in game could be good for his future. Hundreds of kids win MVP of national AAU tournaments each year. Some never see D1. Knowing how he has missed some time on the court, I could see him taking a strong D2 offer and playing right away at a school he likes. Get a good degree and have a great college career. D1 is a dream for every player and for some of those lucky enough to get it, it turns into bench time. I've seen him play only twice but I remember a similar sized Jimmy Langhurst. Not disagreeing. Tons of kids slip thru the D1 cracks. However, 6’ isnt big. I never said it was. I just said it was a solid height for a PG. But I saw him go against a D1 PG from Glenville and it was a great battle. I’m not saying Staveskie belongs at Duke. But I do believe he has the talent to play at a small D1 school. It’s not just about PPG. But there is also no shame in taking a D2 offer or even D3. A former teammate of mine went Juco and ended up getting a D1 offer his junior year and went on to play in the NCAA Tourney his Sr year. And what Dude stated, and I'll reiterate, it's not, i.e. DI level.
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Post by maplecityjake on Jan 23, 2020 12:08:05 GMT -5
Xavier Simpson played at D1 Lima Senior who's a State Power playing usually outstanding competition. Not to mention the blood lines.
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Post by dude on Jan 23, 2020 12:21:28 GMT -5
I'm not being a skeptic, just keeping it real. 6' is not big for D1 even as a PG. I've never heard a college coach mention a recruit foul line stats but 86% is impressive and 26 a game is high for our area but it's mostly against very local average teams. It would look much better had they beefed up the schedule with a couple games against good teams. With the division being what it is this year he could have used a couple big games. Rogers in game could be good for his future. Hundreds of kids win MVP of national AAU tournaments each year. Some never see D1. Knowing how he has missed some time on the court, I could see him taking a strong D2 offer and playing right away at a school he likes. Get a good degree and have a great college career. D1 is a dream for every player and for some of those lucky enough to get it, it turns into bench time. I've seen him play only twice but I remember a similar sized Jimmy Langhurst. Not disagreeing. Tons of kids slip thru the D1 cracks. However, 6’ isnt big. I never said it was. I just said it was a solid height for a PG. But I saw him go against a D1 PG from Glenville and it was a great battle. I’m not saying Staveskie belongs at Duke. But I do believe he has the talent to play at a small D1 school. It’s not just about PPG. But there is also no shame in taking a D2 offer or even D3. A former teammate of mine went Juco and ended up getting a D1 offer his junior year and went on to play in the NCAA Tourney his Sr year. I never quoted you as saying anything, I was stating facts. 6' is not big or solid for a D1 PG. True, it's not just about ppg. Ottrix is a junior I believe and I heard he had over 40+ in his battle with Tahj.
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Post by dude on Jan 23, 2020 12:24:00 GMT -5
Comments on Tahj Staveskie playing D1 is comical.. First off Tahj can play high major d1 basketball let alone d2.. some of your comments on a kids if comical bc half of you never probably played d1 let alone college basketball period so how would you know what it takes too play d1 or what type of players are at the d1 level.. Can I give you a comparable player to Tahj Xavier Simpson is at Michigan.. same size Tahj maybe taller he is legit 6-1.. Xavier Simpson is a Michigan university and had a great career.. Now you break down his game in high school and Tahj Staveskie game what do you see in Xavier game that Tahj cannot due.. I will wait and too me Tahj has deeper range on his shots.. And you make comparisons too Jimmy Langhusrt I played against him Tahj is way better that Jimmy langhurst.. First off he is way more athletic and faster off the dribble.. That prevented Jimmy l anghurst from playing major d1 basketball he had a good shot solid size but wasn't near the athlete Tahj was.. and Jimmy still went too Rober Morris.. And currently Tahj is getting recruited my division 1.. he currently has no offers.. Again respectfully everyone is entitled too there opinion but I think it's kind of wrong too speak on a kid if you don't have solid facts and just making assumptions.. If you don't feel he cam play D1 that's your opinion and your titled too that but too say he doenst have interest in not true.. Also what guard in Ohio you see has the abilities Tahj has shooting off the dribble with range can get too his spot on the floor with his handle and create offense can attack off the dribble and finish with both hands name 1 ??.. There are plenty of 6-0 6-1 guards playing big time basketball.. And as far as competition it doesnt matter I have witnessed Tahj Staveskie outplay the best guard in his class in the state multiple times have seen tahj outperform other top guards in his class In the state.. So this notion it's bc it's against lesser competition it doesnt matter he maybe averaging 35 bc he would have played 4th quarter of games and his the game would have relied on him really exerting himself.. Keep that same energy when the kid finally commits too a school The major thing that held Jimmy back was his size. College coaches said that directly.
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Post by xlegend on Jan 23, 2020 12:39:42 GMT -5
There's a lot of things that goes into a kid getting a full ride at d1. Being a scorer is nice but it's not everything.D1s are also looking at can you defend your position,do you have good grades,are you a high character guy,do you like or Love the game,are you willing to put in the work.do you like to win or do you hate lose.all those boxes have to be checked to get a full ride offer from a d1 school.they just don't give them away because a kid can score.believe me I know
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Post by rywill4 on Jan 23, 2020 13:20:21 GMT -5
First off size plays a factor if your 5-8 trying to play major d1.. There are plenty of 6-0 guards that are playing major college ball let alone playing d1 ball.. some of you state Xavier Simpson played d1 conference the trac is a good conference but Tahj would be the best player in that conference.. All those guards in that conference Tahj has played against them aau.. some of you forget that all these kids play aau and cross paths with each other for years.. It's not like back in the 80"s or 90's where your conference and level if comp meant everything.. aau is maybe more important than high school ball.. Tahj has played against all the top guards and players in his class and has things in his game none of them posses.. I don't want too have too name drop kids bc it's irrelevant and disrespectful.. But I watch high school basketball Tahj is the only guard player in his class that can shoot off the dribble with range attack off the dribble and finish with either hand and is a great floor general.. And I agree you have too possess other intangibles too get D1 scholarships and if you don't know the kid how can you speculate if he posses those qualities like having good grades having great character on and off the court a hard worker.. plays great defense understands the game has high feel and iq.. And loves too compete and win.. some of you make speculations.. But from what I hear about the kid he is one of the hardest workers that ever came thru Sandusky high.. great character and leader.. And he has his team currently 13-0.. while avg 27 6 asst 6 rbs. And too address Xavier Simpson my point us yes he come from a lineage of great players but what does that have too do with his game.. I'm asking what did Xavier Simpson do game wise that Tahj cannot due and this is not too take a shot at Xavier Jimmy langhurst or anyone.. everyone is stating Tahj is not a d1 player bc of his size but I just named 2 players Xavier and Jimmy both similar and size played d1.. Demar Moore a Sandusky great had same size as Tahj 6-0 And played D1.. I'm asking what in Tahj game where you feel he can't play d1? Too my knowledge the kid has the grades excellent student so what is the issue.. Someone stated Jimmy size prevented him but Jimmy still played d1 ball.. he didn't go high major my belief the reason he didn't go high major was because of his athleticism.. Tahj checks all the boxes at his size he plays over the rim the kids has had in game dunks so athleticism is not a problem... he handles the ball exceptionally well and he can shoot it off the dribble well..
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Post by rywill4 on Jan 23, 2020 13:29:07 GMT -5
And too address ottrix from glenville for playing Tahj is laughable.. I was at game first off ottrix is a d1 kid he already has d1 offers.. 2nd Tahj had 33 11rbs and 5 asst that game I don't t think that's getting outplayed.. Also the kid shot 20 free throws he got alot of homer calls.. Sandusky got the short end of the stick on alot of calls that game.. if you want to be honest with all things fair Sandusky wins that game by 10 plus easily.. But glenville was a good quality team.. Lutheran east ranked number 4 in state only beat glenville by 2 on a neutral site.. Sandusky went into there gym and beat them.. Also glenville just took a cleveland Rhodes team with multiple d1 guys too the wire only losing by 6 at home.. So too my knowledge that was a great win for Sandusky going to a hostile glenville gym and beating them.. not too many teams in cleveland would go into there gym and play them facts.. And I know no other area school would dare go to glenville gym and play them.. And I heard Tahj played that ottrix kid in a fall league and destroyed him along with the kid luke chione who plays at mentor and has and offer at Youngstown State
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Post by dude on Jan 23, 2020 13:34:57 GMT -5
There are plenty of 6-0 guards that are playing major college ball let alone playing d1 ball.. Name 3 current D1 players with full rides that fit this description that did not have an offer over half way thru their senior year. And you keep mentioning Simpson at UM. When did he sign his letter to commit? Was it after his senior year? College coaches know what the want and they find you IF they want you.
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Post by dude on Jan 23, 2020 13:37:53 GMT -5
And too address ottrix from glenville for playing Tahj is laughable.. I was at game first off ottrix is a d1 kid he already has d1 offers.. 2nd Tahj had 33 11rbs and 5 asst that game I don't t think that's getting outplayed.. Also the kid shot 20 free throws he got alot of homer calls.. Sandusky got the short end of the stick on alot of calls that game.. if you want to be honest with all things fair Sandusky wins that game by 10 plus easily.. But glenville was a good quality team.. Lutheran east ranked number 4 in state only beat glenville by 2 on a neutral site.. Sandusky went into there gym and beat them.. Also glenville just took a cleveland Rhodes team with multiple d1 guys too the wire only losing by 6 at home.. So too my knowledge that was a great win for Sandusky going to a hostile glenville gym and beating them.. not too many teams in cleveland would go into there gym and play them facts.. And I know no other area school would dare go to glenville gym and play them.. And I heard Tahj played that ottrix kid in a fall league and destroyed him along with the kid luke chione who plays at mentor and has and offer at Youngstown State I didn't say anyone was outplayed. But one has offers and the other does not, are the refs the reason for that too?
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Post by maplecityjake on Jan 23, 2020 13:37:54 GMT -5
Sandusky was Division I playing better competition when DeMar Moore, Terrill Green, Darvio McDaniel, and DeShay Jones played. Jones did go DI to my knowledge; Tennessee, I believe.
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Post by rywill4 on Jan 23, 2020 13:42:29 GMT -5
In my honest opinion Tahj Staveskie can play high major d1 basketball.. he can play at a Michigan Ohio State Iowa Wisconsin I watch the landscape of college ball and I'm not impressed.. guard play is decent but Tahj possesses things alot of high major guards can't do shoot off the dribble.. I watch tyus Jones at Duke play he still struggles shooting the ball off the dribble.. I watch every guard in big ten besides cassuis Winston every guard I seen can't shoot off the dribble..I'm a student of the game and watch alot of basketball from the pro too college level.. if you can shoot off the dribble and get too spots on floor and initiate offense you can play high major ball.. I talked too a couple prominent high school coaches about Tahj Staveskie sonny Johnson and Chet mason they both stated Tahj could play high major basketball.. Sonny Johnson has sent numerous kids too play high level ball is son just committed too Penn State and his nephew is going too Ohio State so if he states Tahj can play high major d1 ball my assessment is validated
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Post by maplecityjake on Jan 23, 2020 13:51:34 GMT -5
I hope he can go DI. But, imho, it's a Longshot, and there's nothing wrong with smaller level of Bball.
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Post by rywill4 on Jan 23, 2020 13:53:24 GMT -5
Better competition compared too what again Tahj has played high level aau ball where he played against the best players in his class and performed well.. forget the competition evaluate his game.. competition doesn't matter bc shooting off the dribble deep with range reads against anyone.. the step back moves cross over pull ups I seen this kid display and hit doesn't matter who he is playing or who is guarding him he will get it off it reads.. And Sandusky out of conference schedule is decent.. they play Mansfield sr.. Fremont cleveland glenville Toledo bowsher Toledo Rogers.. Ashland and Mansfield Madison are D1 teams.. Now if some of those teams are down this year Tahj can't help that but those programs are known around Ohio for having players.. Not too take away from any part Sandusky great but there schedules were not that much stronger than now.. the difference were they were considered D1 that matters.. And they played lorain schools at the time were okay.. But the rest of the conference was solid but not world beaters.. But too name Darvio dashay and Terrill has no bearing on Tahj they all were great players and deserved everything they got if not more so this is not too downplay any of them..my point is demar was similar in size and played d1.. people are stating size is a factor too why Tahj is not a d1 player.. demar Moore is same size as Tahj and went d1.. So my point is size is not a factor bc there are 6-0 guards from area who went d1.. I named them
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Post by rywill4 on Jan 23, 2020 13:55:04 GMT -5
And it's not a longshot too you maybe bc you don't know the landscape of college basketball but it's not a longshot Tahj Staveskie end up at a d1.. Tahj Staveskie has the chance too end up at a high major if he continues too display what he has been doing So far this season facts
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Post by rywill4 on Jan 23, 2020 14:09:37 GMT -5
And one more thing everyone want too scream competition 2020 with tahj.. But know one said competition in 2003 with Nick dials and he ended up at Ohio State before settling at akron.. nobody said competition with Jimmy Langhusrt who ended up at Robert Morris.. nobody said competition with jon diebler who ended up at Ohio State.. nobody said competition with Jeff Thomas who ended up at Georgia State.. Now Tahj come thru displaying his full repertoire now competition is a factor size is a factor stop it.. It's starting too sound like a bunch of hate and animosity for whatever reason towards this kid.. I saw the love Nick dials got Jimmy langhurts got jon diebler got.. Now with Tahj it's a longshot or he doesn't have the size but the kids is legit 6-1.. no one ever said anything about his game or ability but using other factors do down play his game but it was good enough for jon diebler Nick dials and Jimmy Langhusrt nobody mentioned competition then.. I hope the kid keeps proving detractors wrong bc alot of people it's seems don't wanna see the kids go d1
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Post by xlegend on Jan 23, 2020 14:57:14 GMT -5
And one more thing everyone want too scream competition 2020 with tahj.. But know one said competition in 2003 with Nick dials and he ended up at Ohio State before settling at akron.. nobody said competition with Jimmy Langhusrt who ended up at Robert Morris.. nobody said competition with jon diebler who ended up at Ohio State.. nobody said competition with Jeff Thomas who ended up at Georgia State.. Now Tahj come thru displaying his full repertoire now competition is a factor size is a factor stop it.. It's starting too sound like a bunch of hate and animosity for whatever reason towards this kid.. I saw the love Nick dials got Jimmy langhurts got jon diebler got.. Now with Tahj it's a longshot or he doesn't have the size but the kids is legit 6-1.. no one ever said anything about his game or ability but using other factors do down play his game but it was good enough for jon diebler Nick dials and Jimmy Langhusrt nobody mentioned competition then.. I hope the kid keeps proving detractors wrong bc alot of people it's seems don't wanna see the kids go d1 I would love to see him go d1 if he can check all the boxes. His game is elite at the high school level now will that transfer over to the college level. I hope so.im rooting for him not against him
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 15:11:39 GMT -5
Comments on Tahj Staveskie playing D1 is comical.. First off Tahj can play high major d1 basketball let alone d2.. some of your comments on a kids if comical bc half of you never probably played d1 let alone college basketball period so how would you know what it takes too play d1 or what type of players are at the d1 level.. Can I give you a comparable player to Tahj Xavier Simpson is at Michigan.. same size Tahj maybe taller he is legit 6-1.. Xavier Simpson is a Michigan university and had a great career.. Now you break down his game in high school and Tahj Staveskie game what do you see in Xavier game that Tahj cannot due.. I will wait and too me Tahj has deeper range on his shots.. And you make comparisons too Jimmy Langhusrt I played against him Tahj is way better that Jimmy langhurst.. First off he is way more athletic and faster off the dribble.. That prevented Jimmy l anghurst from playing major d1 basketball he had a good shot solid size but wasn't near the athlete Tahj was.. and Jimmy still went too Rober Morris.. And currently Tahj is getting recruited my division 1.. he currently has no offers.. Again respectfully everyone is entitled too there opinion but I think it's kind of wrong too speak on a kid if you don't have solid facts and just making assumptions.. If you don't feel he cam play D1 that's your opinion and your titled too that but too say he doenst have interest in not true.. Also what guard in Ohio you see has the abilities Tahj has shooting off the dribble with range can get too his spot on the floor with his handle and create offense can attack off the dribble and finish with both hands name 1 ??.. There are plenty of 6-0 6-1 guards playing big time basketball.. And as far as competition it doesnt matter I have witnessed Tahj Staveskie outplay the best guard in his class in the state multiple times have seen tahj outperform other top guards in his class In the state.. So this notion it's bc it's against lesser competition it doesnt matter he maybe averaging 35 bc he would have played 4th quarter of games and his the game would have relied on him really exerting himself.. Keep that same energy when the kid finally commits too a school I don't know if he is D1 but he is damn good. I would question is he physical enough to play at that level, time will tell. However, there are many times kids have the talent to play at the next level but the real important questions, does he have the test scores and grades to get there. People focus so much on the athletic side of things and forget its the academic side which is usually the deciding factor with recruiting at times.
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Post by dude on Jan 23, 2020 19:57:00 GMT -5
Now you are comparing Tahj to Nick Dials?
Didn't Nick Dials play against Lebron James? I'd say that was a pretty big game.
Didn't Nick Dials play in multiple regional games and at the State tournament? Those were pretty big games.
How many out of state teams did Dials play against in his career?
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Post by dude on Jan 23, 2020 20:00:40 GMT -5
I hope he goes big time D1 and I agree he is damn good. I would support him as a local area guy that I have seen play over the years many times. But in some ways people like this guy make kids feel like failures if they play D2, D3 or NAIA sports. It's all good competition and most players will have a better career if they are talked to honestly.
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Post by malabar10 on Jan 24, 2020 8:43:21 GMT -5
Keon Johnson wasn't a minute over 5-7 and got a scholly to Winthrop, a D-1 school. All he did was become their all time leading scorer and get them into the Big Dance. There's a place for Tahj somewhere at the D-1 level.
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Post by portwalk on Jan 24, 2020 17:09:43 GMT -5
I hope he goes big time D1 and I agree he is damn good. I would support him as a local area guy that I have seen play over the years many times. But in some ways people like this guy make kids feel like failures if they play D2, D3 or NAIA sports. It's all good competition and most players will have a better career if they are talked to honestly. There is a big difference between D3 and D2, D1 and NAIA. D3 CANNOT offer athletic scholarship money. They will make every attempt to bring down the cost however 4 years of college is not cheap. so the difference is significant However D1,D2 and NAIA CAN offer up to FULL tuition to a student athlete.
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Post by portwalk on Jan 24, 2020 17:12:17 GMT -5
WAY Better than Jimmy Langhurst... I gotta let that one sink in
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 24, 2020 19:14:48 GMT -5
I hope he goes big time D1 and I agree he is damn good. I would support him as a local area guy that I have seen play over the years many times. But in some ways people like this guy make kids feel like failures if they play D2, D3 or NAIA sports. It's all good competition and most players will have a better career if they are talked to honestly. There is a big difference between D3 and D2, D1 and NAIA. D3 CANNOT offer athletic scholarship money. They will make every attempt to bring down the cost however 4 years of college is not cheap. so the difference is significant However D1,D2 and NAIA CAN offer up to FULL tuition to a student athlete. Talking basketball. More than just tuition is paid for at DI schools. DI schools MUST give full scholarships. D2 and NAIA can give full scholarships, but usually do not.
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Post by marchmadness on Jan 24, 2020 21:19:57 GMT -5
Finals from tonight. Sandusky 91 Clyde 60 Tiffin 57 Perkins 56 OT Bellevue 44 Vermilion 43 Norwalk bye week
Jaden Cook did not play for Clyde. Probably their best player. With that said, I don't think it would have made a difference.
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Post by portwalk on Jan 24, 2020 21:24:09 GMT -5
There is a big difference between D3 and D2, D1 and NAIA. D3 CANNOT offer athletic scholarship money. They will make every attempt to bring down the cost however 4 years of college is not cheap. so the difference is significant However D1,D2 and NAIA CAN offer up to FULL tuition to a student athlete. Talking basketball. More than just tuition is paid for at DI schools. DI schools MUST give full scholarships. D2 and NAIA can give full scholarships, but usually do not. Men’s basketball D1 - 13 scholarships, D2 -10 scholarships and NAIA - 11 scholarships
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 24, 2020 21:36:25 GMT -5
Well aware, thanks for posting.
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Post by xlegend on Jan 24, 2020 22:44:45 GMT -5
Comments on Tahj Staveskie playing D1 is comical.. First off Tahj can play high major d1 basketball let alone d2.. some of your comments on a kids if comical bc half of you never probably played d1 let alone college basketball period so how would you know what it takes too play d1 or what type of players are at the d1 level.. Can I give you a comparable player to Tahj Xavier Simpson is at Michigan.. same size Tahj maybe taller he is legit 6-1.. Xavier Simpson is a Michigan university and had a great career.. Now you break down his game in high school and Tahj Staveskie game what do you see in Xavier game that Tahj cannot due.. I will wait and too me Tahj has deeper range on his shots.. And you make comparisons too Jimmy Langhusrt I played against him Tahj is way better that Jimmy langhurst.. First off he is way more athletic and faster off the dribble.. That prevented Jimmy l anghurst from playing major d1 basketball he had a good shot solid size but wasn't near the athlete Tahj was.. and Jimmy still went too Rober Morris.. And currently Tahj is getting recruited my division 1.. he currently has no offers.. Again respectfully everyone is entitled too there opinion but I think it's kind of wrong too speak on a kid if you don't have solid facts and just making assumptions.. If you don't feel he cam play D1 that's your opinion and your titled too that but too say he doenst have interest in not true.. Also what guard in Ohio you see has the abilities Tahj has shooting off the dribble with range can get too his spot on the floor with his handle and create offense can attack off the dribble and finish with both hands name 1 ??.. There are plenty of 6-0 6-1 guards playing big time basketball.. And as far as competition it doesnt matter I have witnessed Tahj Staveskie outplay the best guard in his class in the state multiple times have seen tahj outperform other top guards in his class In the state.. So this notion it's bc it's against lesser competition it doesnt matter he maybe averaging 35 bc he would have played 4th quarter of games and his the game would have relied on him really exerting himself.. Keep that same energy when the kid finally commits too a school I don't know if he is D1 but he is damn good. I would question is he physical enough to play at that level, time will tell. However, there are many times kids have the talent to play at the next level but the real important questions, does he have the test scores and grades to get there. People focus so much on the athletic side of things and forget its the academic side which is usually the deciding factor with recruiting at times. I played d1.
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Post by dude on Jan 24, 2020 23:14:06 GMT -5
I hope he goes big time D1 and I agree he is damn good. I would support him as a local area guy that I have seen play over the years many times. But in some ways people like this guy make kids feel like failures if they play D2, D3 or NAIA sports. It's all good competition and most players will have a better career if they are talked to honestly. There is a big difference between D3 and D2, D1 and NAIA. D3 CANNOT offer athletic scholarship money. They will make every attempt to bring down the cost however 4 years of college is not cheap. so the difference is significant However D1,D2 and NAIA CAN offer up to FULL tuition to a student athlete. I've seen D3 schools reduce their tuition by 90%. I agree it's not a scholarship but call it what ever you want. It happens because they want that athlete at their school.
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