Topic: Rondale Watson to the Herd from Wake Forest per his twitter

[wesnky]

[The Right Stuff]

It sounds like he is really looking forward to the opportunity.  I hope everything works out well for the young man and the Herd.  I still think we could have used a 6-8 swing man if any of those types still exist. Right now J P Kambola looks like Kareem Abdul Jabar to me. Go Herd!

TRS
MU 71

[elginherd]

TRS, looking from afar it is really encouraging that players are considering playing for DD.

[The Right Stuff]

Gotcha elgin.  BTW are you going to pull the plug after this year?  Come on up to Huntington and we can solve all the world problems and coach all the Herd teams to perfect seasons. ;D

TRS
MU 71

[Buffalo Bop]

Reports: Rondale Watson joining Herd hoops
By RICK McCANN

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall_sports/reports-rondale-watson-joining-herd-hoops/article_e4a1f028-3e36-55fc-8e04-8da78e3f59b1.html

McCann says Dozic is transferring to Marist College.

[whf]

Guess Dociz wants more playing time.  He started out as the 6th man and ended up not playing much, if at all, because of the development of Thompson.  Hate to see him go; there are others whose decision to leave would make more sense to me.

[luvherd]

Welcome aboard my man.

[QuickStrike]

Getting Watson in is good for MU. He's a WV kid, and he did get a scolly to WF so there is talent there. By the time Watson is eligible MU will not be so overloaded at the G position. Possibly another James Kelly situation where the player transfers and finds success at MU.

[Buffalo Bop]

I'm thinking we have three scholarships for the class of '17, now two with Watson sitting out. There are still three offers out for Jarrod West, Luke Frampton and Chase Johnson. I think Luke is a lock for one of the schollies, unless something happens. So that leaves one open spot for either West or Johnson. But, now Chase looks doubtful with a WVU offer. I also can't rule out St. Joe standout Keith Clemons being in the picture.

Lots of moving parts with upcoming talent coming to the Herd should make for an interesting recruiting cycle.

Stayed tuned.

[Herdfan2005]

There has been a name floating around for about a year of a big that might come to Huntington.

[The Right Stuff]

Care to share?  If you can't I understand.

TRS
MU 71

[QuickStrike]

There has been a name floating around for about a year of a big that might come to Huntington.

After the great success James Kelly had transferring to Marshall and playing in DDs system, I would think surely there is another big somewhere thinking he could also transfer here and get more PT and success on the court.

[Herdfan2005]

This kid will be a true freshman IF he comes here. 

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/61822

[The Right Stuff]

This is interesting.  This is the first time I have heard about this young man.  We would definitely have a connection.  Are there any highlight videos out there that one might watch.  Thanks for the info Herdfan2005.

TRS
MU 71

[QuickStrike]

This is interesting.  This is the first time I have heard about this young man.  We would definitely have a connection.  Are there any highlight videos out there that one might watch.  Thanks for the info Herdfan2005.

TRS
MU 71

This young man is 7-1 250. Would be worth trying to beat out the other schools for him. I would fit him into the system.

[Herdfan2005]

http://www.scout.com/player/203242-jason-cudd/videos/MzAsNjkzMTYx?year=2016

http://watch.scout.com/junior-center-jason-cudd-making-rapid-progress

[Herdmeister]

This is interesting.  This is the first time I have heard about this young man.  We would definitely have a connection.  Are there any highlight videos out there that one might watch.  Thanks for the info Herdfan2005.

TRS
MU 71

Danny is VERY aware of him.

[Buffalo Bop]

“I’m excited. I can’t wait to be there,” said Watson, who will have to sit out a year because of NCAA transfer rules. “With me and Jon Elmore in the backcourt, we will be tough to defend.”

http://www.register-herald.com/sports/college_sports/greenbrier-east-alumnus-transferring-to-marshall/article_fa75fd7e-e99f-5c9b-9468-e6226ecb5e80.html

[BHFIOHIO]

Burks reads that post and grins.....a lot!

[The Right Stuff]

Yep I think Mr.Burks will have a lot to say about that. ;)

TRS
MU 71

[HerdKelly]

Yep.  Watson couldn't get minutes as a sophomore on a BAD Wake Forest team.  I'd be shocked if he isn't a backup. 

[QuickStrike]

Yep.  Watson couldn't get minutes as a sophomore on a BAD Wake Forest team.  I'd be shocked if he isn't a backup. 

Even at that. He has the talent to play in the ACC. I think he could fit well into the MU guard rotation with Elmore & Burks.

[HerdKelly]

Even at that. He has the talent to play in the ACC. I think he could fit well into the MU guard rotation with Elmore & Burks.

He might.  Wake isn't a typical ACC team (at least lately) and he really didn't play much.  BUT, my point is more to give credit to the returning guards rather than downplay him.

[QuickStrike]

He might.  Wake isn't a typical ACC team (at least lately) and he really didn't play much.  BUT, my point is more to give credit to the returning guards rather than downplay him.

Yep....that's what I got from your post. Elmore & Burks look to be the guards by then. Watson should get PT, but will need to be a heck of a player to start.

[whf]

Actually I see Burks playing a small-ish forward position, taking his man of the dripple for 20 points a game by then.  Or another way to look at it is that we'll probably be playing a 3 guard system by then.