2015 Summit League Recruiting

[bruinbison]

SDSU signs a guard, Tevin King, from the same prep school that Lawrence Alexander went to.....



A 6-2 guard from Chicago, King earned Class 2A First Team All-State, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association First Team All-State and conference player of the year honors in 2014 as a senior after averaging 14.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.5 steals per game.

In addition to his stellar senior season, King averaged 13.4 points per game in both his sophomore and junior seasons at Providence St. Mel High School, and then played the 2014-15 season at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wis., where he averaged 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals per game.
http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=210038940

Earlier in the spring signing period, SDSU signed 6' 7" Adam Dykman, an all-stater from Nebraska



Dykman averaged 22.9 points 12.1 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game as a senior in 2014-15 in leading
the Knights to a third place finish in the state with a 20-7 overall record.

For his efforts during his final year of high school, the Omaha World Herald named Dykman Super State First Team
and Class C-2 Captain honors to go along with a Mr. Basketball nod from NebraskaHShoops.com.


And also signed 5' 10 PG Cole Gentry from St Charles, Illinois.



Gentry led St. Charles East to a 24-4 record and a share of the Upstate East Conference regular season title as a senior averaging 18.2 points and 4.7 assists per game, while shooting 55 percent from the floor, including 38 percent from 3-point range and 97 percent from the free throw line.


http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&SPSID=64545&SPID=7143&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210025090&DB_OEM_ID=15000

Looking at their roster, it looks like the Jacks are full-up for next season at 13 scholarships.
So in the future, Bison fans can compare Dykman and a certain NDSU recruit from Sioux Falls.
If, if, SDSU made a choice on which big to recruit, it looks like that is the choice. (if that affected anything)
They will have 3 senior scholarship guards next season, so there was a need.....
but if Deng Geu turns into a special talent, as Bison fans hope.....

[BisonJD]

I like this thread! Let me try to tackle USD...

Bisonvillers should be familiar with their first two signees...

6'8" Tyler Hagedorn, from Norfolk, NE.

Hagedorn averaged 16.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks per game in earning second-team all-Class A honors in the state of Nebraska as a junior last season.

“Tyler is a skilled player with excellent size and has a great feel for the game,” said Smith. “He is an excellent passer, a good rebounder and can score inside and out. He has the ability to play multiple positions.
http://nebraskahshoops.com/tyler-haredorn-south-dakota/

6'9" Dan Jech, from Rochester, MN

Jech scored 40 points, including hitting four 3-point shots and hammering home a pair of dunks. It carried Mayo to a dramatic 70-68 non-conference win over Farmington.
www.postbulletin.com/sports/high_school/boys-basketball-mayo-farmington/article_87eca1ad-d39b-5fd3-b74d-f7d10c825b7b.html

6"0" Trey Dickerson (Transfer from Iowa)

Junior College -- Rated the No. 1 point guard and 10th overall prospect in junior college, according to 247Sports... averaged 19.8 points, 5.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 29 games for Williston State College (North Dakota)...

Dickerson said he considered Seton Hall, Ole Miss, Iona & Clemson, but said connections to USD staff played a "huge" role


And...they are not done yet. This past week, USD offered 6'5 Juco SG Novian Cherry. Interesting on several fronts...first, judging by other schools interested, he would be a nice piece for USD. Second, it appears that USD will have [at least] one more scholly open up. Also, keep an eye on Nate Brown Bull for this spot.

I like this class for USD - two skilled bigs and a talented guard. They need to replace a lot of scoring this year with Tyler Larson and Brandon Bos graduating. They also get Tyler Flack back from injury. Should be a much improved Yotes team moving forward.

[BisonJD]

SDSU signs a guard, Tevin King, from the same prep school that Lawrence Alexander went to.....

http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=210038940

Earlier in the spring signing period, SDSU signed 6' 7" Adam Dykman, an all-stater from Nebraska



And also signed 5' 10 PG Cole Gentry from St Charles, Illinois.



http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&SPSID=64545&SPID=7143&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210025090&DB_OEM_ID=15000

Looking at their roster, it looks like the Jacks are full-up for next season at 13 scholarships.
So in the future, Bison fans can compare Dykman and a certain NDSU recruit from Sioux Falls.
If, if, SDSU made a choice on which big to recruit, it looks like that is the choice. (if that affected anything)
They will have 3 senior scholarship guards next season, so there was a need.....
but if Deng Geu turns into a special talent, as Bison fans hope.....

Beau Brown (PG from Mitchell, SD) walking on at SDSU:

Beau Brown ‏@BeauBrown3 ·2h2 hours ago
I am so proud and happy to say that I will be playing basketball at South Dakota State University. God is good. ������ #GoBig #GoBlue #GoJacks

[El_Chapo]

Tevin Brown is a GREAT player LA"s dad was telling us about him... how in the HECK didn't we land him? that should've been a slam dunk with the LA connection.

Dan Jech is gonna be a great player too. argh.

[runtheoption]

...Also, keep an eye on Nate Brown Bull for this spot.

7 footer...can't teach height. Does have any basketball skills, or is he a total project?

[bruinbison]

Here is one article on him from the Rapid City Journal, with photos
(looks like he only has to jump 6 inches to touch the rim)

Sounds like a project.....



Averaging about 17 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocked shots a game, the 220-pound Brown Bull knows he is far from a finished product. To achieve his goals, he said he needs to work on his jump shot, his ball-handling skills and get stronger.

“I still need to sharpen my skills in the post. I can get better,” he said.

At the same time, Jacobs said Brown Bull has a good skill base, is athletic and gets up and down the court well, which is a big factor in drawing attention for his future in the game.

“A lot of 7-foot kids at this game don’t have the mobility, the coordination,” Jacobs said. “With him, it is there. The only thing now is to just get stronger and put on some muscle.”


The article mentions college and future aspirations as well.....



Brown Bull and his teammates will also play in the all-Native American Tournament in Colorado at the end of the month. Then, his time will be spent at school, looking to improve his ACT score, working out and waiting to see where his basketball future lies.

“The ultimate goal for me is the NBA,” Brown Bull said. “I just love the game so much. I just want to keep playing as long as I can.”

First things first, though, and that will be college, whether it is at the junior college ranks or in Division I. He prefers the latter, but he’ll do what he has to continue to play the game that he loves.


http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/little-wound-s--foot--nathaniel-brown-bull-shows/article_b2e99a31-1a26-5ffc-bb33-5f22863f94bb.html

IIRC Ryan James tweeted that Brown Bull was visiting Northeast Nebraska Community College a while back,
so perhaps that is the route he will choose.

[bruinbison]

Beau Brown (PG from Mitchell, SD) walking on at SDSU:

Beau Brown ‏@BeauBrown3 ·2h2 hours ago
I am so proud and happy to say that I will be playing basketball at South Dakota State University. God is good. ������ #GoBig #GoBlue #GoJacks

Interesting walk-on for SDSU. Looked him up, he was 1st team all-state, 21 ppg, 4.8 apg, 2.7 spg.
With the 3 senior starting guards for the Jacks next year, sounds like a good opportunity for him.
He, or Gentry, or both, could redshirt next year and then be part of a wide-open battle the next year for pt.

[HoopsBison]

I like what Craig Smith and USD are building. Dickerson has lots of talent, will be interesting to see how he plays out. I also think Jech is going to be a very good big man in the SL.

[BisonJD]

7 footer...can't teach height. Does have any basketball skills, or is he a total project?

I love watching this kid play. He's a project, but only in the sense that he hasn't really been coached. He is athletic, runs the floor well and knows how to rebound. What he needs is someone to teach him an offensive game and help with defensive positioning. With the right coach, he could be a stud. If you didn't see the SD All Star game, watch the first 5 minutes of the game and you'll see the potential...on one play he goes right at Deng and throws it down. USD has built a nice relationship with him.

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[Bison"FANatic"]

I watched the SD all star game and Deng ate Brown Bull up. He is a definite project has the height and would show a glimpse here and there but looked as though he hadn't been coached. Looked like a 7 footer that played against 6 footers and could rely on height his whole high school career. Positioning, finesse, offense, defense and basketball IQ seemed to need work. With coaching he could turn into something but he is going to have to want to put in the work. If he does he could be interesting.

[unbison]

I watched the SD all star game and Deng ate Brown Bull up. He is a definite project has the height and would show a glimpse here and there but looked as though he hadn't been coached. Looked like a 7 footer that played against 6 footers and could rely on height his whole high school career. Positioning, finesse, offense, defense and basketball IQ seemed to need work. With coaching he could turn into something but he is going to have to want to put in the work. If he does he could be interesting.
What do you expect a high school 7 footer to look like ? Growing up playing small school ball....idk

[Bison"FANatic"]

What do you expect a high school 7 footer to look like ? Growing up playing small school ball....idk
Well aggressiveness for one and foot movement at the minimum and not playing D with his arm length. If he takes to coaching he could be good but he looks DII right. Big project but could pay off or could just eat a scholly. He played aau last year in Denver and still only came out with one DI scholly. The "it" just doesn't seem to be there.

[BisonJD]

Beau Brown (PG from Mitchell, SD) walking on at SDSU:

Beau Brown ‏@BeauBrown3 ·2h2 hours ago
I am so proud and happy to say that I will be playing basketball at South Dakota State University. God is good. ������ #GoBig #GoBlue #GoJacks

I didn't realize he had an opportunity to walk on at NDSU...interesting.

http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/kernels/3728864-brown-set-chase-childhood-dream-walk-sdsu

[bruinbison]

South Dakota adds an experienced transfer for next season, PG Shy McClelland.
Was redshirted at Detroit Mercy this season, but previously played at Mesa Community College.
He averaged 15.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.3 apg. 52.9 FG%, 41.8 3FG%, but only 63.8 FT% for Mesa CC.
Looks like 2 seasons of eligibility remaining. The 'yotes lose Seniors Brandon Bos and Tyler Larson
from their backcourt rotation (IIRC 3 G lineup), but do return experienced guards in starters Tre Burnette and Casey Kasperbauer plus rotation guy Trey Norris.

[bruinbison]

Omaha adds 3 DI transfers for it's womens program, all sitting out next season.
One, Michaela Dapprich (SR, 5' 10"), averaged 12.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg for Wichita State last season.
Her sister Moriah (6' 0" JR) also transfers in from WSU ( 1.4 ppg, 1.4 rpg, package deal?)
The 3rd transfer is a 6' 2" Soph C from Texas Tech. She only played in 4 games for TT,
so could be in search of more pt.
Omaha was 10-18 last season, 5-11 Summit.

http://www.omavs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31400&ATCLID=210123391

[HerdBot]

Omaha adds 3 DI transfers for it's womens program, all sitting out next season.
One, Michaela Dapprich (SR, 5' 10"), averaged 12.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg for Wichita State last season.
Her sister Moriah (6' 0" JR) also transfers in from WSU ( 1.4 ppg, 1.4 rpg, package deal?)
The 3rd transfer is a 6' 2" Soph C from Texas Tech. She only played in 4 games for TT,
so could be in search of more pt.
Omaha was 10-18 last season, 5-11 Summit.

http://www.omavs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31400&ATCLID=210123391


Not to be picky but since Omaha is D1, I would hope their transfers are D1.

[bruinbison]

Not to be picky but since Omaha is D1, I would hope their transfers are D1.

DI transfers as opposed to JC transfers..........

[BisonJD]

Good summary by the Argus Leader of USD's incoming recruits....big impact will be felt in 2016-17 season when the Air Force and Iowa transfers are eligible.

http://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/university-of-south-dakota/2015/06/03/fresh-faced-coyotes-ready-last-season-dome/28394839/

[Bison"FANatic"]

I think Craig is going to build a heck of a program down there. It will be fun watching the rabbit board as USD overtakes them. USD is the SD school that makes me go hmmmmmmm interesting foe. I foresee some great battles between NDSU and USD in the near future.

[BisonJD]

I think Craig is going to build a heck of a program down there. It will be fun watching the rabbit board as USD overtakes them. USD is the SD school that makes me go hmmmmmmm interesting foe. I foresee some great battles between NDSU and USD in the near future.

Agree 1000000%

[bruinbison]

SDSU women add a DI transfer, eligible in 2016-17.
6' 0" Tonia Wade was at St John's (NY). She only averaged 1.4 ppg, 1.7 rpg as a FR,
but was Class 4A All-State in Minnesota at Bloomington Kennedy, before being recruited by St John's.
Hope this means the Jacks are about out of schollies for next year.....

http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64552&SPID=7144&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=210125642&DB_OEM_ID=15000

[SanDakotaState]

SDSU has been full for their 2016 recruits since last year and I believe they only have 1 scholorship left for 2017....the only reasoning for the past couple of late signings is because of 2 players transferred out, 1 being a starter and the other was red-shirting.

[BISON Thunder]

Former Boilermaker to IPFW...

http://wane.com/2015/06/17/bryson-scott-transfers-to-ipfw/

[bruinbison]

Western Illinois may lose the current Summit League Women's Player of the Year due to personal reasons:
Ashley Luke, 6' 1", from Oak Creek, Wisconsin, would be a senior this upcoming season.



Luke earned her undergraduate degree in May and she's getting married in the near future. Her fiance has obligations in Wisconsin to fulfill and, as of now, Luke plans to remain in her native state with her future husband.


http://www.wgem.com/story/29556681/2015/07/15/wius-luke-strongly-considering-an-exit-from-the-womens-basketball-program

[Mr Meaty]

Western Illinois may lose the current Summit League Women's Player of the Year due to personal reasons:
Ashley Luke, 6' 1", from Oak Creek, Wisconsin, would be a senior this upcoming season.



http://www.wgem.com/story/29556681/2015/07/15/wius-luke-strongly-considering-an-exit-from-the-womens-basketball-program

That would be a big loss for them. She is a really good player. Maybe the team knew this was coming anyways and the public did not. Either way good luck to her in her marriage and life after BB and college.

[natstar1]

Was reading about Syracuse punishment and didn't realize Ron Patterson transferred to IUPUI. He was a 4 star recruit before going Syracuse. I would assume he'll have two years of eligibility starting in 16-17.

[BisonJD]

Dang. Yotes add another intriguing piece to their 2016 class...

http://www.yankton.net/sports/article_3cf73158-7220-11e5-93d2-7b0b734618c9.html

For those following along at home, he joins a 2016 class with:
-Tyler Peterson from Centennial HS in the Twin Cities (1,000 point career scorer / 24 PPPG)
-Tristin Simpson from Lincoln, a PG beating SDSU in a head-to-head recruiting battle (NDSU also had interest)
-Three Transfers who become eligible (Carlton Hurst - Colorado St. / Trey Dickerson - Iowa / Matt Mooney - Air Force)

Their 2015 class is also solid. Yotes will be improved next year, but when they move into their new facility in 2016, they could be formidable.