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02-09-2008, 08:31 PM
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'09 MN SG/SF Rodney Williams
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Rivals Profile   New Hope (MN) Robbinsdale Cooper AAU: Howard Pulley Ht: 6'5"-6'6" Wt: 185 From Gopherhole interview...... Quote:
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Offers: Minnesota, Miami, Iowa, Iowa St. Also Hearing a lot from Wisconsin Rankings: - #43 overall on Rivals - #8 SF on Scout - #11 SF on ESPN Last edited by Bernini : 02-09-2008 at 08:43 PM.         
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02-10-2008, 08:16 PM
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Any idea why UW hasn't offered this kid? Weren't Berggren and Taylor on the same AAU team? It seems that we would have a legitimate chance over Tubby even though he is from MN. The interview quote also sounds promising. Thoughts?
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02-10-2008, 09:59 PM
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He supposedly is a borderline academic risk. We're not talking a terminal case like many refer to Maymon as, but he's teetering on the edge of not being able to qualify to my knowledge. He still has 1.5 years to regain his balance and acheive a stronger academic standing. However, as you probably know, the academic standards of Ryan and the basketball program are more stringent than Bielema with the football program.
I've read that he wants to play with his friends Taylor and Berggren, but I'm always leery of package deals because of their past efficacy. The more valid indication of interest was his comment like you said where he'd like to stay close to home. That and the fact that we're a superior program than Tubby's troop at this point. I'm extremely intrigued by Williams and his explosive athleticism. He would be a great asset because we are in dire need of athletic wing players to cover opponent swingmen. I fear we're getting a little overly infatuated with Minnesota though and neglecting in state talent. Minnesota has little or nothing on Wisconsin as a basketballing state. '09 and '10 are excellent years for prospects here and we should take some advantage. Zero in '08 and we only seem to be likely to offer 1 in '09 (Wilson) who we're probably an underdog for his services.
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02-11-2008, 11:22 AM
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I still think our priorities are Diamond Taylor, Jordan Prosser, and Jamil Wilson. I'm not an expert or anything but those three seem to have the most interest from Bo, and I think we have a real good chance at landign Prosser and Taylor. I also think (not positive) we only have three schollies for 09, so that could also be a factor.
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"I didn't think it was a big deal, the de-commitment," former Gopher verbal David Gilreath said. "I think this was the best decision of my life." "(The University of Minnesota) didn't really compare," UW Kicker Taylor Mehlhaff said. "I loved the atmosphere here. It was pretty easy to cross (Minnesota) off the list. I wanted to play at the highest level possible but I also wanted to have that college atmosphere."
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02-11-2008, 06:30 PM
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02-11-2008, 09:45 PM
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Nor am I.. but we have definitely given him a lot of attention. I still think we are at the very least very much in the picture for both Taylor and Prosser.
It's good to hear we are staying with Williams, and on a side note is there any word about UW and Lacy? He looks like the current frontrunner Mr. Basketball, or whatever we call it here. Also has very good range, idk about grades
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"I didn't think it was a big deal, the de-commitment," former Gopher verbal David Gilreath said. "I think this was the best decision of my life." "(The University of Minnesota) didn't really compare," UW Kicker Taylor Mehlhaff said. "I loved the atmosphere here. It was pretty easy to cross (Minnesota) off the list. I wanted to play at the highest level possible but I also wanted to have that college atmosphere."
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02-11-2008, 10:06 PM
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The Badgers aren't interested in Lacy because of his grades and his size. Also supposedly Wilson somewhat desires to play with Lacy at the next level. I'm not a big believer in package deals, but there was a good shot they would both end up at in state Marquette anyways because of style and close proximity. Lacy could be a Cubillan type for the Golden Eagles.
I think the ideal position breakdown for the Badger class would be: PG/SG who can snipe from the outside, athletic SG/SF who can guard opposing wings at a high level, and an all purpose SF/PF. Where it becomes complicated is facilitating in state studs like Flavien Davis and Vander Blue in '10. Because they'd fit in two of those categories. So either you wait and risk being short in those areas during the '09-'10 seasons, you take them anyways and create a surplus but shortage in other areas, or you neglect in state talent once again in '10. It's a quandary but somewhat of a good one to have because of all the talent seemingly at our disposal. This is where Bo Ryan earns his money.
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02-12-2008, 09:58 AM
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What is the deal with everyone saying that Marquette is the frontrunner for Jamil Wilson? I have searched and searched and no article/interview/posting indicates this. Everyone is just saying this on forums with no real substance. Because one person has said it and others have repeated doesn't mean it is true. My friend actually found a group on facebook named "Bring Jamil Wilson to Wisconsin" of which Jamil is a member and admin for the group. This would be the most substance of any indication where he is (or isn't) going from what I can find.
Anyone got any links or articles that actually SAY Marquette is the frontrunner? Speculation and repeating what others say isn't getting anyone anywhere. Just saying.
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02-12-2008, 11:07 AM
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I kind of agree with that, it's just that recent history has trended elsewhere. It's basically like saying Obama will win Maryland without actually polling there, because the demographic make up seems to favor him. While I do not think Marquette is the announced favorite, or maybe not even the favorite, they have the whole Racine to Milwaukee thing, and they were the first to be in contact with him (maybe the first to offer). That is why people (correctly or incorrectly) are giving the edge to MU.
As you have found, there is a lot going for UW as well. It's really anyones guess
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"I didn't think it was a big deal, the de-commitment," former Gopher verbal David Gilreath said. "I think this was the best decision of my life." "(The University of Minnesota) didn't really compare," UW Kicker Taylor Mehlhaff said. "I loved the atmosphere here. It was pretty easy to cross (Minnesota) off the list. I wanted to play at the highest level possible but I also wanted to have that college atmosphere." Last edited by Heavystarch : 02-12-2008 at 11:09 AM.
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02-12-2008, 07:16 PM
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Hey, guys im a first time poster have been on this site for a while tho, but I thought I would shed a bit of light on Jamil Wilson for you.I live in Racine and have played ball with and against Jamil since he was in 7th grade.From what he told me he is practicly a lock to go to UW, the reason that he keeps saying that he is wide open is because he wants to maybe get one of the players from his school a scholarship with all of the coaches coming down.Now I know you may say well why would he care about those kids its because he is honestly one of the nicest people you will meet in your life, kinda like another Racine product that played at Uconn. I know you may not believe me but just remeber that I was the one who said he was going to UW
 Also you guys will absolutely love him as a player and person. One more thing if any of you are scouts for UW I urge you to go see Washington Park highschool team.That team has enough talent to be a state chammpion in a few years. Namely Tre Edwards #2 is a big time player and also Caron Butler's cousin.Ill see if I can get some game tape from him, but he is only a Sophmore.
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02-12-2008, 07:56 PM
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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? Last edited by OnWisconsin07 : 02-12-2008 at 08:00 PM.
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02-12-2008, 09:13 PM
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Troy, thanks for the information. I have no reason not to believe you. I heard the rumours that he was a lock to Wisconsin early, but certain comments have been made by Jamil to erode my confidence in that claim. For example, he classified Wisconsin as a "slow it down" team, and not many recruits believe that to be appealing or fitting their abilities. There is also the fact that he seems like a potential NBA prospect and Marquette has Dwyane Wade's success to highlight. I usually use a blend of reason and insider information to develop my opinions, leaning more heavily on reason. How might I be thinking if I were someone in his shoes? I hope I'm wrong about my instincts that he'll go elsewhere. Your comments have certainly been comforting.
Great to hear about another 2010 stud in Wisconsin. That class continues to get better and better.
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02-12-2008, 09:41 PM
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But back to the player in the thread title......
Rivals $ 2/12 Apparently now Rodney Williams does have an offer from Wisconsin, and we're in his top 3, along with Minnesota and Miami. Here's a couple video highlights: |