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Post by Ace78 on Mar 28, 2021 21:24:21 GMT -6
I noticed mutual interest between the Aces and Preston Phillips, a 6'8, 215lb PF through twitter. Preston is currently at Bosco Institute, a prep school, following a HS career at Jimtown. I thought I would share a video I found on Preston. Again, no official offer from the Aces, but interest being shown. Looks like he handles the ball well, good passer, shows quickness, seems to be aggressive, and can shoot the 3. Seems to have an offer to IUPUI. www.hudl.com/video/3/8786341/5ef8b73cf32661088480b4e1
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Post by austinace on Mar 28, 2021 22:18:23 GMT -6
According to Veltra's comments on Andrew Smith Junior's page one thread, Andrew played at Bosco Institute as well:
"Prep School: 2017-18: averaged nine points and eight rebounds a game—and shot 51 percent from the field, 79 percent from the free throw line, and 36 percent from behind the three-point arc—during the season for Bosco Institute of Crown Point, Indiana, where he played for coach Dave Maravilla."
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Post by aceshigh on Mar 29, 2021 9:11:46 GMT -6
Phillips looks to have the body frame to add another 20 pounds of muscle to which will be needed to play a power forward position in the Valley.
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Post by Ace78 on Mar 29, 2021 13:55:11 GMT -6
According to Veltra's comments on Andrew Smith Junior's page one thread, Andrew played at Bosco Institute as well: "Prep School: 2017-18: averaged nine points and eight rebounds a game—and shot 51 percent from the field, 79 percent from the free throw line, and 36 percent from behind the three-point arc—during the season for Bosco Institute of Crown Point, Indiana, where he played for coach Dave Maravilla." Yes, AustinAce, I noticed Veltra's post, too. Logan must have connections to their Coach Maravilla to get these recommended players. Also, I think you meant "Antoine" rather than "Andrew" Smith, Jr. :-)
It is interesting to see how next year's roster is being built. Obviously, getting Blake Sisley on board for next year is tremendous! I also feel that Troy Boynton is a great addition for us. He seems to have a lot of the skills that Samari brought to the table for the team, plus aggressiveness and good work ethic comments from Mo Speights, his coach. Blaise seems like an energetic, quick, lights out shooter. Antoine is another great athlete to fill that small forward position, following Jax's departure. Combining these newcomers with our returning roster, it appears to me that this could be a much more improved, deeper Aces team. I wonder if our plans are to go after a bigger/stronger (6'10+) post presence for the roster? Or will Iyen, Trey, Blake, and possibly Evan be handling that?
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Post by aces12 on Mar 30, 2021 9:47:32 GMT -6
He has posted on Twitter that he has committed to UE
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Post by Aces&Eights on Mar 30, 2021 10:03:17 GMT -6
Fantastic. Great to get 2 recruits from NW Indiana. Tapping into the Drake and Indiana State pipeline.
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Post by kentuckyace on Mar 30, 2021 10:03:44 GMT -6
He has posted on Twitter that he has committed to UE Verbal Commits has him listed as a commitment to Aces on 2/28/21. This was just added to VC today even though they are listing the commitment as 2/28/21. It would be nice if the Aces were covered like a real program where the fans didn’t have to do their own research and reporting.
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Post by Ace78 on Mar 30, 2021 10:38:12 GMT -6
He has posted on Twitter that he has committed to UE Verbal Commits has him listed as a commitment to Aces on 2/28/21. This was just added to VC today even though they are listing the commitment as 2/28/21. It would be nice if the Aces were covered like a real program where the fans didn’t have to do their own research and reporting. My guess is that Verbal Commits made a mistake and put "2/28" instead of "3/28" for the date. I had noticed the mutual interest between Preston and the Aces just a couple of days ago. It is great to have Preston join us!
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Post by kentuckyace on Mar 30, 2021 10:53:40 GMT -6
Verbal Commits has him listed as a commitment to Aces on 2/28/21. This was just added to VC today even though they are listing the commitment as 2/28/21. It would be nice if the Aces were covered like a real program where the fans didn’t have to do their own research and reporting. My guess is that Verbal Commits made a mistake and put "2/28" instead of "3/28" for the date. I had noticed the mutual interest between Preston and the Aces just a couple of days ago. It is great to have Preston join us! Good point on the date. Nevertheless it would be nice to get more news and updates on our team from coaches, athletic department communications and reporters. It feels like Purple Ace fans are always in the dark.
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Post by Ace78 on Mar 30, 2021 11:05:34 GMT -6
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Post by ad1770 on Mar 30, 2021 11:05:50 GMT -6
My guess is that Verbal Commits made a mistake and put "2/28" instead of "3/28" for the date. I had noticed the mutual interest between Preston and the Aces just a couple of days ago. It is great to have Preston join us! Good point on the date. Nevertheless it would be nice to get more news and updates on our team from coaches, athletic department communications and reporters. It feels like Purple Ace fans are always in the dark. Not sure, but I don’t believe that any of the coaches have a source putting potential recruits on this board (remember, Marty had klinky who always started threads on who was being recruited on the old board). That leaves people like Austinace, and scooter scouring Twitter looking for any kind of announcement or a pattern of who is following who to find potential recruiting news. Truth be told, this really is reminding me of recruiting news in the 80’s and early 90’s before we had access to all this info at the touch of a button.
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Post by Ace78 on Mar 30, 2021 11:07:04 GMT -6
My guess is that Verbal Commits made a mistake and put "2/28" instead of "3/28" for the date. I had noticed the mutual interest between Preston and the Aces just a couple of days ago. It is great to have Preston join us! Good point on the date. Nevertheless it would be nice to get more news and updates on our team from coaches, athletic department communications and reporters. It feels like Purple Ace fans are always in the dark. Certainly agree with you on that, KentuckyAce!
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Post by aceshigh on Mar 30, 2021 11:12:38 GMT -6
Pleased to see Preston will be joining the Aces next fall. He and Blake Sisley will put some power on our front line. Adding Antione Smith should make us stronger where we were weak. There is also plenty of time to add a true #5 either from the HS ranks or via a transfer.
We are bringing in the right kind of recruits. It will be fun to watch them develop.
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Post by stennisrm72 on Mar 30, 2021 11:17:23 GMT -6
Remember also that the school and coaches cannot comment on any recruit until a signed LOI is in hand. Just stop the bashing of the university, athletic department and coaching staff on this. &%@#!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2021 12:22:17 GMT -6
Verbal Commits has him listed as a commitment to Aces on 2/28/21. This was just added to VC today even though they are listing the commitment as 2/28/21. It would be nice if the Aces were covered like a real program where the fans didn’t have to do their own research and reporting. My guess is that Verbal Commits made a mistake and put "2/28" instead of "3/28" for the date. I had noticed the mutual interest between Preston and the Aces just a couple of days ago. It is great to have Preston join us! That was a great "heads up" call by you. Thanks.
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