2018 Summit League Recruiting

[bruinbison]

South Dakota offers Sam Greisel - 6' 5" - Lincoln East (NDSU offer)
Omaha also offered Greisel shortly after NDSU

6' 10" Brady Heiman receives, and accepts, an offer from Tim Miles and Nebraska.
Had a South Dakota offer, Omaha, Denver and others.
Heiman - Platteview NB - averaged 15.7 ppg, 8.9 rb, 4.8 blk

[bruinbison]

Fighting Hawks get a verbal from Elijah Hazekamp, 6' 5", Bishop Heelan HS, Sioux City, Iowa
Same high school as NDSU football verbal Saybein Clark (RB).

[bruinbison]

Denver U and Coach Rodney Billups successful in recruiting the Twin Cities again - from Minnehaha Academy - 6’ 7” 230 PF JaVonni Bickham. Considered a top 6 recruit in the state of Minnesota. Minnehaha Academy battled against Crosby- Ironton & current Bison TE Noah Gindorff in the state championship game, winning the 2A title.

Bickham also had offers from UTEP, Memphis and New Mexico

https://letsgodu.com/2017/10/05/du-mens-hoops-lands-another-twin-cities-star/

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/javonni-bickham

JaVonni Bickham is a teammate of Jalen Suggs, a 6’ 3” PG who is considered one of the top recruits in the 2020 class.
Suggs already has offers from Baylor, Georgia Tech, Creighton, Iowa, Iowa State, and Minnesota with more on the way.

[bruinbison]

Denver also has a verbal from a Texas HS guard - Jase Townsend - Dallas Skyline



The 6-3 Townsend averaged a team-leading 17 points per game to help Skyline reach the state tournament for the first time last season. Skyline finished 34-2, losing 46-43 in triple overtime in a Class 6A state semifinal to eventual state champion Cypress Falls.



https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/high-school/high-schools/2017/09/17/skyline-basketball-star-jase-townsend-commits-division-denver-brother-former-nba-star-coach

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Is that a current Memphis offer?

[bruinbison]

Is that a current Memphis offer?

Haven’t checked any Memphis info, the offer was also mentioned by the StarTrib

http://m.startribune.com/minnehaha-academy-s-javonni-bickham-to-play-basketball-at-denver-university/449504533/?section=sports

[bruinbison]

South Dakota with a good get - 6’ 6” 195 Sam Griesel - Lincoln (NB) East.
Had a NDSU offer at one time, after the Jaxon Knotek verbal don’t know if he still did.

https://www.google.com/amp/journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/east-s-griesel-commits-to-south-dakota/article_cee9306f-5de1-50e0-965a-ad7fd1e3d822.amp.html



Griesel ended his college basketball recruitment Monday by committing to South Dakota after also taking official visits to Omaha, North Dakota State and South Dakota State. He also had offers from Drake, Dartmouth and Presbyterian.

[bruinbison]

Looks like South Dakota previously received a verbal from a 6’ 1” PG/SG from Oklahoma, Tauriawn Knight.
Had an offer from Charleston Southern and D2 schools. His scouting report:



Knight is a Point Guard with a skill set that allows him to thrive at both the Point Guard spot or to play off the ball.

He has a solid handle with good court vision and crisp passes. As a scorer Knight dominates defenders getting to the rim and finishing strong. Another thing that puts Knight in a notch above others is the tenacity he plays with on the defensive end. Knight seems to come away with a few steals each game.



https://www.prephoops.com/2017/08/recruiting-report-tauriawn-knight-2018/

[Mr. Burgundy]

South Dakota with a good get - 6’ 6” 195 Sam Griesel - Lincoln (NB) East.
Had a NDSU offer at one time, after the Jaxon Knotek verbal don’t know if he still did.

https://www.google.com/amp/journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/east-s-griesel-commits-to-south-dakota/article_cee9306f-5de1-50e0-965a-ad7fd1e3d822.amp.html

Very good get for Craig. The Husker/Lincoln ties along with their new facilities and location to Lincoln beat us. We did want him bad. Very good late bloomer.

[bruinbison]

Denver also working Minnesota for future recruits, have offered
Dain Dainja - 6’ 7” - Park Center - 2020 recruit.
Other offers include Montana and Hampton.

[bruinbison]

South Dakota with a commit from a 6’ 10” Australian, Ben Fakira.
See where he played on Australia’s U17 team. Nice get for Coyotes!
Will he sign this week???

Had previous offers from TCU, DePaul, Southern Utah

[bruinbison]

South Dakota with a commit from a 6’ 10” Australian, Ben Fakira.
See where he played on Australia’s U17 team. Nice get for Coyotes!
Will he sign this week???

Had previous offers from TCU, DePaul, Southern Utah

Dang if that Aussie didn’t sign, coming out of nowhere......
So 3 early signees for the Coyotes:

6’ 10” 230 Ben Fakira
6’ 6” Sam Griesel
6’ 1” Tauriawn Knight

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2017/11/8/mens-basketball-adds-three-on-signing-day.aspx

[bruinbison]

3 new Jackrabbits:

Owen King - 6’ 3” 195 - G - Caledonia, Minnesota (quite a QB also)

Aaron Fiegen - 6’ 7” 190 - F - Madison, South Dakota (also had a NDSU offer)

Matthew Mims - 6’ 0” 165 - G - Fairfax, Iowa - Xavier High School

http://gojacks.com/news/2017/11/8/mens-basketball-adds-three-on-signing-day.aspx

[JohnnyExtacy]

UND commit Jal Bijiek signs NLI. Choose UND over offers from LSU, OKlahoma, Texas Tech, Tulsa, Witchita St, and about 4 other D1 schools. Talk about gaining momentum from an NCAA tournament appearance. Rumor is they have about 2 maybe 3 more guys seriously considering spurning big time offers and joining him too. Is UND an Adidas school or Nike?

[TAILG8R]

UND commit Jal Bijiek signs NLI. Choose UND over offers from LSU, OKlahoma, Texas Tech, Tulsa, Witchita St, and about 4 other D1 schools. Talk about gaining momentum from an NCAA tournament appearance. Rumor is they have about 2 maybe 3 more guys seriously considering spurning big time offers and joining him too. Is UND an Adidas school or Nike?

Lulz and LULZ

[JohnnyExtacy]

Lulz and LULZ

Saul Phillips ain't walking through that door anytime soon

[TAILG8R]

Saul Phillips ain't walking through that door anytime soon

What does Saul Phillips have to do with Fhawkers basketball?


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[Mr Meaty]

UND commit Jal Bijiek signs NLI. Choose UND over offers from LSU, OKlahoma, Texas Tech, Tulsa, Witchita St, and about 4 other D1 schools. Talk about gaining momentum from an NCAA tournament appearance. Rumor is they have about 2 maybe 3 more guys seriously considering spurning big time offers and joining him too. Is UND an Adidas school or Nike?

It is due mainly to their talented head coach Brian Jones. Yes the same one most of their fans have been trying to run out the door for a couple of years. This recruit does seem legit and I guess he really likes to watch Hockie.

[bruinbison]

It is due mainly to their talented head coach Brian Jones. Yes the same one most of their fans have been trying to run out the door for a couple of years. This recruit does seem legit and I guess he really likes to watch Hockie.

6’ 9” 190 - 7 foot wingspan - teh Fighting Hawks hockies should try as a goalkeep 1st

[bruinbison]

3 new Jackrabbits:

Owen King - 6’ 3” 195 - G - Caledonia, Minnesota (quite a QB also)

Aaron Fiegen - 6’ 7” 190 - F - Madison, South Dakota (also had a NDSU offer)

Matthew Mims - 6’ 0” 165 - G - Fairfax, Iowa - Xavier High School

http://gojacks.com/news/2017/11/8/mens-basketball-adds-three-on-signing-day.aspx

Owen King one of 11 finalists for Mr Minnesota Football as a QB

[bruinbison]

3 new Jackrabbits:

Owen King - 6’ 3” 195 - G - Caledonia, Minnesota (quite a QB also)

Aaron Fiegen - 6’ 7” 190 - F - Madison, South Dakota (also had a NDSU offer)

Matthew Mims - 6’ 0” 165 - G - Fairfax, Iowa - Xavier High School

http://gojacks.com/news/2017/11/8/mens-basketball-adds-three-on-signing-day.aspx

Owen King one of 5 finalists for Minnesota Mr Basketball

[bruinbison]

More potential South Dakota Coyote Coaching change ramifications:



Lincoln East's Sam Griesel given permission by South Dakota to contact other schools

Griesel initially chose South Dakota over scholarship offers from UNO, North Dakota State and Drake. Those three along with South Dakota State, Northern Iowa and Utah State are schools expected to be in the mix for Griesel's services, who also noted that South Dakota is still an option.


The 6’ 5” Griesel signed with South Dakota during the early signing period.

http://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/recruiting/boys-basketball/lincoln-east-s-sam-griesel-given-permission-to-contact-other/article_abd3b18f-65be-5bcf-9b4a-ed12c407d55d.html

[bruinbison]

Omaha adds 2 transfers, including 6’ 8” Logan Strom, who was also widely recruited for football (Wyoming, Cincinnati included). He redshirted at UC Davis this season, so will have to sit out a season and then have 3 years eligibility. Also had an offer from the Jackrabbits in basketball, plus South Dakota, Fighting Hawks, Indiana State and others.

http://www.omaha.com/uno/mens-basketball/mavericks-add-two-frontcourt-transfers-including-norfolk-product-logan-strom/article_98267bf6-3f59-5e98-9c3f-c7e7bb0dbd8d.html

Also added 6’ 9” Brett Barney from Wichita State, who is eligible immediately.

[bruinbison]

New South Dakota Head Coach Todd Lee filling in the Coyote roster via the international route.

Matthew Johns - 6-8 wing - Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2018/6/6/mens-basketball-johns-commits-to-south-dakota.aspx

Simeon Jovic - 6’ 9” - Novi Sad, Serbia

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2018/6/12/mens-basketball-simeon-jovic-joins-usd-basketball.aspx

[jacks1]

New South Dakota Head Coach Todd Lee filling in the Coyote roster via the international route.

Matthew Johns - 6-8 wing - Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2018/6/6/mens-basketball-johns-commits-to-south-dakota.aspx

Simeon Jovic - 6’ 9” - Novi Sad, Serbia

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2018/6/12/mens-basketball-simeon-jovic-joins-usd-basketball.aspx.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180613/a898ce93e95930ef18970f6eaff9a5d5.gif

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Worked for St. Mary's.

[Professor Chaos]

Worked for St. Mary's.
Didn't work out so well for the Flint Tropics


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVN2tIYOv2M

Having to give everyone in the arena free corndogs is a killer.

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Didn't work out so well for the Flint Tropics


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVN2tIYOv2M

Having to give everyone in the arena free corndogs is a killer.

Opposite of JR Smith.

[bruinbison]

New South Dakota Head Coach Todd Lee filling in the Coyote roster via the international route.

Matthew Johns - 6-8 wing - Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2018/6/6/mens-basketball-johns-commits-to-south-dakota.aspx

Simeon Jovic - 6’ 9” - Novi Sad, Serbia

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2018/6/12/mens-basketball-simeon-jovic-joins-usd-basketball.aspx

And South Dakota adds a grad transfer

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2018/6/15/mens-basketball-coyotes-add-graduate-transfer-jay-harvey-to-team.aspx

Jay Harvey - 6’ 9” 246 - Florida International - 16 mpg - 3.1 rpg, 1.8 ppg (36% FT’s - yikes, foul that guy)

[JohnnyExtacy]

SDSU lands Caleb Grill. Unreal how they are recruiting. Grill very well may be the most talented player in the Summit the minute he steps on campus.

[SiouxFan]

SDSU lands Caleb Grill. Unreal how they are recruiting. Grill very well may be the most talented player in the Summit the minute he steps on campus.

Been a weird year for recruiting around here. UND got Jal Bijiek, who had standing offers from Oklahoma and Wichita State, among many others.
Makes the Summit League that much stronger and fun to watch.

[El_Chapo]

Been a weird year for recruiting around here. UND got Jal Bijiek, who had standing offers from Oklahoma and Wichita State, among many others.
Makes the Summit League that much stronger and fun to watch.

oh cmon NO way anyone is picking UND over OKLA and Wichita. (even Sam Greisel who NDSU got had Wichita offer, but they obviously pulled it.. .just like both of those schools pulled Bijiek's offer too cmon man..)