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Post by knvb141 on Jun 23, 2011 20:52:44 GMT -5
Any word on how the visit went?
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jun 25, 2011 14:26:51 GMT -5
not sure, just saw this update though, he's still visiting other schools Amdy Fall, a shot-blocking power forward from Wings Academy, has recently been qualified academically for 2011. Since then, Fall has taken an official to Radford University and a visit to St. Peter’s is on the verge of being established. The 6’7 forward has “no favorites” is still wide-open in his recruitment. www.gothamhoops.com/?p=5088
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jun 26, 2011 22:33:56 GMT -5
NYPost_Brazille Zach Braziller Wings forward Amdy Fall enjoyed his visit to Radford, plans on taking visits to Wagner and St. Peter's as well. FDU is also in the mix. twitter.com/#!/NYPost_Brazille/status/85184699185643520
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jun 30, 2011 18:39:53 GMT -5
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jun 30, 2011 22:43:27 GMT -5
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Post by rusharp on Jun 30, 2011 22:56:37 GMT -5
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jul 1, 2011 0:45:41 GMT -5
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Post by knvb141 on Jul 1, 2011 5:11:44 GMT -5
I hope you are right VAPOPPA....A-10 and CAA offers, not too bad for the first couple of weeks on the job.
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jul 1, 2011 8:00:14 GMT -5
here we go, heres a confirmation www.twincities.com/sports/ci_18388071Kyle Noreen, a 6-foot-6 guard and Mr. Basketball finalist from Minnesota Transitions, has signed to play at Division I Radford (Va.) University of the Big South Conference. Kyle's 6-11 older brother, Kevin, who was Mr. Basketball Minnesota in 2010 at Transitions, is a sophomore at West Virginia. Andre Ingram, another Transitions grad, has signed with the Gophers. "Not bad for a Minnesota Class A school," Transitions coach John Sherman said. Radford coach Mike Jones was an assistant for Final Four team Virginia Commonwealth last season.
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Post by jcmanson on Jul 1, 2011 11:43:03 GMT -5
I watched Brunswick High play about 5 or 6 times during the year including most of their run through the playoffs. They did win the Group AA state title. They are coached by Bryant Stith, former UVA and NBA player. Both of his sons are on the team and will be in 10th and 11th grade next year, respectively. They are both D1 level talent, maybe high D1. Brunswick should be favored to win the state title the next 2 years. Javonte was their best player during most of the season, but the 2 Stith boys clearly have more potential. Javonte is a slasher. Not a great shooter. He's more of a 2 than a 1. He's very athletic and can jump out of the gym. I hate RU, but I do hope things work out for Javonte. He's a good kid.
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jul 1, 2011 13:29:58 GMT -5
thanks for the info mason
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jul 5, 2011 13:59:13 GMT -5
Amdy Fall comitted to RU! Coach Jones is on a roll and only has half a staff haha. www.nypost.com/p/blogs/zach_braziller/wings_academy_fall_picks_radford_TTjwVNlaxWVRqs4ZAcgdvIWings Academy's Fall picks Radford 12:38 PM, July 5, 2011 ι By ZACH BRAZILLER Amdy Fall verbally committed to Radford and new coach Mike Jones Tuesday morning, the senior forward told The Post. An All-City first team selection by The Post, Fall picked the Big South school over Monmouth. St. Peter’s and Wagner College were also involved in the long-armed 6-foot-6 Senegalese shot-blocking menace, who led Wings Academy to the PSAL Class AA semifinals in March after averaging 12 points and 10 rebounds per game. Fall visited Monmouth and Radford recently, but was swayed by the presence of Jones, who came over from Final Four participant VCU, where he had also recruited Fall. For more on Fall’s commitment to Radford, check back to NYPost.com later today. zbraziller@nypost.com
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jul 5, 2011 14:02:28 GMT -5
www.gothamhoops.com/?p=5172Fall Commits to Radford UniversityBy Ray Published: July 5, 2011 Fall Commits to Radford University Amdy Fall was one of the top remaining unsigned prospects in the New York City-area. On Tuesday, Fall chose his future school. The 6’7 shot-blocker has decided to attend Radford University in the fall. “I felt comfortable with their coaching staff, especially [head coach] Mike Jones,” says Fall. “He was the one who recruited me. He built a relationship with my dad and my coaches, so I said why not?” Coach Jones will be heading into his first season as Highlander coach, after spending the last two seasons at VCU, including the Rams recent run to the Final Four. Fall believes the VCU-style of the play is one that fits him well and will be translated this season at Radford. As for next season, the former Wings Academy big man needs to “contribute right away.” Gotham Hoops Scouting would like to congratulate Amdy Fall on his commitment to Radford University and wish him the best of luck on and off the court.
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Post by knvb141 on Jul 5, 2011 15:34:52 GMT -5
;D ;Dsweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet ;D ;D
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Post by vabigpoppa on Jul 6, 2011 0:28:23 GMT -5
www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/wings_academy_fall_picks_radford_qOIgYOVkcLJrvxCEf0HeCLFeeling wanted, Wings Academy's Fall chooses RadfordBy ZACH BRAZILLER Last Updated: 10:56 PM, July 5, 2011 Posted: 10:56 PM, July 5, 2011 The recruiting process was unkind to Amdy Fall. It started with him being under-recruited and once the scholarships offers started to pile up following a breakout senior year at Wings Academy, they all went away when questions arose regarding his transcript stemming from spending his freshman year in his native Senegal. Mike Jones was the one constant – first as an assistant coach at VCU and most recently as the new head coach at Radford. “When Mike Jones got the job, I was the first player he called,” Fall said. “He kept calling me. We built a relationship.” One that will last at least four more years as Fall verbally committed to the Big South school Tuesday morning, choosing the Highlanders over Monmouth. St. Peter’s and Wagner College were also involved with the 6-foot-6 shot-blocking menace, but it was really a one-horse race, Fall said. When the transcript questions began, schools like Marist, Robert Morris and Maryland-Eastern Shore vanished. St. Peter’s and Wagner showed interest once the matter was resolved, but nothing like Jones. He set up the visit, personally gave Fall a tour of the Virginia campus and explained what his role would be. “He’s the reason I want to go there,” Fall said of Jones, who helped VCU reach the Final Four in March before taking over at Radford, which is coming off a disappointing 5-24 campaign and last-place finish in the Big South. “That showed me he really, really wanted me.” Considering Fall only started playing basketball when he arrived in New York City just before his sophomore year and was mostly a reserve as a junior at Wings, he has plenty of room to improve. Fall played soccer in his native Senegal growing up, but turned to basketball upon getting to New York at the suggestion of J.R. Rodriguez, an AAU coach with Raising Champions. Fall came here to get an education, but quickly took to basketball. He relentlessly worked on his game with Rodriguez and Wings coach Billy Turnage, putting in extra hours to learn nuances most Division I-bound athletes have down at a far earlier age. “I was meant to play basketball, so when I started playing I fell in love with it,” said Fall, who plans to study computer science in college. “I met people who knew about the game and they showed me the right way.” His rebounding and adept shot blocking helped Wings go undefeated in league play and reach the PSAL Class AA semifinals. He also started to show signs of offensive improvement such as a soft baby jumper and averaged 12 points per game during the regular season and 14 in the playoffs. “For some reason, he was under-recruited but when it’s all said and done, Amdy will be an all-conference or player of the year candidate in that conference,” Turnage said. The Senegalese standout went about everything the right way. He was patient his junior year, brilliant as a senior and only spent more time in the gym and the classroom once the transcript issues came up. “I kept working and I knew something good was going to happen,” he said. Fall is thrilled to have this chance. He’s confident he can help Jones turn the program around and is grateful for the academic opportunity. “When I came here, all I wanted to do was go to school – that was my priority,” he said. “It means a lot to me. At the end of the day, I’m going to get a good education. If I work the way I’m supposed to in college, I can play pro ball.” zbraziller@nypost.com
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