'09 MN SG/SF Rodney Williams (Minnesota Verbal)

[Heavystarch]

Thanks for your info Troy. That is the best news I have heard in a while. Also good news that we are staying on Rodney. I think this season should be a good recruiting tool for 2009 since we were suppose to be down. If we only have 3 schollies, maybe we should slow play Brusewitz

[OnWisconsin07]

Sounds to me from the article on rivals that the "Bruiser" is only a few weeks away from committing to Wisco. How do you guys feel about Bo offering a schollie to him and not waiting for any answers from the more "high-profile" guys like Williams and Wilson? Are we giving out schollies too fast and not holding out on these really talented players?

[Heavystarch]

IMO, if we get bruiser we will stop recruiting Prosser. That still leaves Taylor/Williams and White/Wilson, and obviously a lot of others

[Heavystarch]

By the way I like the bruiser nickname lol

[OnWisconsin07]

Perhaps the offer to the Bruiser will speed up Prosser's decision process in a similar fashion that IL sped up Griffey's with an offer to Cooley......? UW might be using the same strategy....or perhaps they want him as much as they want Prosser and would be happy with either. I wish Prosser would just commit already. I like that kid.

Haha....I can never remember how to spell his name....so I am going with the "Bruiser". I figure everyone who is informed will know who I am referring to.

[TroyD92]

Originally Posted by OnWisconsin07

TroyD,

Wow...I hope you are a good informant about Jamil. That sounds like great news.

Do you have any links on these other players you are talking about?

I dont own any tape, but they are coninually playing the games against other teams on our public access channel ill see if I can maybe do something to get those ones.

this is also coach Betkers number you may be able to get the game tape from him. 619-4400

I will try to get the game tape for you guys just give me a some time.

[TroyD92]

Forgot Tre Edwards and the other Soph starter Isiah Bridges both start on the Racine Heat AAU team.

[Bernini]

If you could upload some highlights of area talent it would be much appreciated.

[Bernini]

Gopherhole Interview (free)

2/29

by Nadine Babu

Now says he doesn't possess a Wisconsin offer at this time, but is pretty sure it will come in the future. Then goes on to say Wisconsin is recruiting him amongst the hardest. Doesn't make sense since he doesn't have an offer. Denies rumours alluding to his grade problems and says academics are a key to his decision. Father thinks Rodney's athleticism is a better fit within Minnesota's style than Wisconsin's (everything I've heard from unbiased parties confirms this statement). Likes the atmosphere at Wisconsin.

[TroyD92]

Originally Posted by Bernini

Gopherhole Interview (free)

2/29

by Nadine Babu

Now says he doesn't possess a Wisconsin offer at this time, but is pretty sure it will come in the future. Then goes on to say Wisconsin is recruiting him amongst the hardest. Doesn't make sense since he doesn't have an offer. Denies rumours alluding to his grade problems and says academics are a key to his decision. Father thinks Rodney's athleticism is a better fit within Minnesota's style than Wisconsin's (everything I've heard from unbiased parties confirms this statement). Likes the atmosphere at Wisconsin.

Im not liiking our chances even if he gets an offer with his father seemingly trying to push him towards Minny. He really seems to like it in Madison tho so we will see.

[Bernini]

Minneapolis Star Tribune 2/29

Williams Jr. scored 22 points, with 6 dunks; but it wasn't enough as his Cooper squad was ousted by Benilde St. Margaret, led by Wisconsin signee Jordan Taylor's 27 points.

[Bernini]

Williams is reportedly considering transfer to the basketball factory that is Oak Hill Academy.

[Bernini]

Rivals: Day one of the Kingwood

Only saw a couple minutes of the Howard Pulley game, but what I did see was Rodney Williams dominating Dee Giger on the defensive end. Looking strong and even more athletic, Williams blocked three consecutive shots by Giger and threw in a 360 dunk on the other end. At this point Williams has my vote for the best leaper in the class.

In addition to playing great defense, Williams also scored 16 points (7/14).

[Heavystarch]

BadgerBlitz.com - Howard Pulley takes Kingwood crown

Williams and Howard pulley won Kingwood.

Williams had 11 pts, 4 blocks, and no rebounds in the championship game.

[TroyD92]

really love to get Williams he seems to be a great defender and with his athleticism he can guard maybe anyone in the country. Also with a few years under Bo his offense could really improve to a more all-around game instead of getting the ball and dunking on someone.