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Post by austinace on Nov 4, 2023 14:10:00 GMT -6
This appears to be a good get for us. However, the stats that I’ve seen are not overwhelming and it appears that he was not even a (regular) starter at Riordan high school but the fact that he is playing in some of these big international events and making all-star teams and his high school team did well says a lot. So I’m guessing that he does a lot of intangibles (as it sounds like that he can guard multiple positions, etc) and makes his team better. Also guessing that he must play on a pretty good high school team. Totally trust the staff. A snippet from the following site that mentions Kaia and Nic (from a year ago): nz.basketball/kiwi-ballers-worldwide-usa-high-school/Kaia Berridge – Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco Out of Tauranga Basketball and Mount Maunganui College, Berridge played for New Zealand at both the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup and U17 World Cup in Spain. He also attended the 2022 NBA Basketball Without Borders Camp in Canberra, making the All-Star Team.
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Post by stlscooter on Nov 8, 2023 18:44:06 GMT -6
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Post by ibleedpurple on Nov 8, 2023 20:19:48 GMT -6
Very cool videos of he and his family. Sure looks promising. He mentions his goal is the NBA. Will he be only 17 when he becomes an Ace fall 2024? One point it mentioned him having two years of h/s left. Did he come to states for two years before he becomes an Ace? Sure glad we are recruiting "outside the box" which was a must in the past and even more necessary today. Go Aces !
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Post by ad1770 on Nov 8, 2023 21:36:52 GMT -6
He signed. That’s all I needed to know. Excited for this. One of three schollys filled for next year already.
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Post by austinace on Nov 11, 2023 15:53:05 GMT -6
He has now signed:
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Post by 65pointgame on Nov 11, 2023 22:38:01 GMT -6
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Post by municup14 on Nov 19, 2023 5:34:35 GMT -6
I'm assuming we are done recruiting for now since we signed 2 out of 3 available scholarships .
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Post by ad1770 on Nov 19, 2023 13:45:49 GMT -6
I'm assuming we are done recruiting for now since we signed 2 out of 3 available scholarships . Never done recruiting. I would bet they are reaching out to three or four more kids that we don’t even know about for next year for at least one scholarship available.
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Post by municup14 on Nov 19, 2023 15:38:26 GMT -6
Agree,it is nice to know you have 2 of your 3 slots filled
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Post by aceloverlarry on Nov 19, 2023 18:24:46 GMT -6
I'm assuming we are done recruiting for now since we signed 2 out of 3 available scholarships . Never done recruiting. I would bet they are reaching out to three or four more kids that we don’t even know about for next year for at least one scholarship available. Gotta recruit like you’re going to lose at least one player to the portal in the off-season in this day and age too. I’m sure they’re still talking to HS players and JUCO guys trying to fill that last spot and prep if another comes open.
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Post by ATP on Nov 20, 2023 13:52:53 GMT -6
I don't know if it's all about losing a kid to the portal as much as getting one from it. The NCAA has to tighten this down a little if the annual list of transfers is going to be over 1,500 at all levels. Eventually, the universities will put up their hands. It's not exactly like getting a job as a driver for Amazon. As far as the quality of these recruits, it's also relative to being on the other side of the world. Some kids find that fascinating, others are willing to try it. Not all of them will sustain it.
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Post by wildbill on Nov 20, 2023 14:31:52 GMT -6
I really believe the NCAA needs to once again make a transfer player sit out a season. It worked fine forever, now we have this mess with the transfer portal.
Maybe, debatable, but maybe a waiver could be allowed for players who coach gets fired.
This is not a good situation, especially for low/mid major programs.
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Post by municup14 on Nov 20, 2023 18:35:59 GMT -6
Agree 100% on making a kid sit 1 year.You could change some rules like a coach who gets fired,and or leaves for another school.
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Post by ibleedpurple on Nov 20, 2023 20:00:04 GMT -6
+ 100
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Post by Ace78 on Dec 11, 2023 23:17:39 GMT -6
I just ran across this short interview with Kaia ... thought I'd share.
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