Malik Newman just CB to us

[confucius say]

On 247 by some guy from duke. Probably doesn't mean anything, but just interesting. What is Malik's rship with korey McCray like?

[engie]

On 247 by some guy from duke. Probably doesn't mean anything, but just interesting. What is Malik's rship with korey McCray like?

He was recruiting Newman for LSU...

The pieces are all coming together for us to lock up Newman right now IMO...

[msstate7]

If Malik signs with us, the energy surrounding our program is gonna explode

[Ralph]

He was recruiting Newman for LSU...

The pieces are all coming together for us to lock up Newman right now IMO...

I thought McCray left LSU last season and wasn't coaching this year. Im not in the know, just keep hearing differing stories on McCray's relationship with Malik.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

McCray didn't coach anywhere this year. He left LSU because Johnny Jones really didn't want him to do anything but recruit. He wanted more hands on responsibility with the day to day development of players & they just wanted him to be a recruit. That's why he only lasted 1 year.

[Ralph]

Congrats on your 1,000th post, Dan.

[smootness]

Yep, McCray may have been recruiting Newman for LSU for a little while, but he definitely wasn't when they started to get the momentum.

The CB is promising but ultimately doesn't mean much, just as Newman's CBs have never really meant much. There's literally no one who knows what he's thinking right now outside of himself and maybe his dad.

[rabbitthedawg]

May end up as the Leo Lewis situation...

[confucius say]

When is late signing day? I mean geez, he graduates in 2 months.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

When is late signing day? I mean geez, he graduates in 2 months.

Starts middle of April

[smootness]

When is late signing day? I mean geez, he graduates in 2 months.

Regular signing period begins April 15 and doesn't officially end until May 20. So he could sign in 3 weeks, or 2 months.

We have given ourselves a chance, and Howland has enough time to talk with them. One thing is for sure, I would guess Webster will give us every opportunity to convince Newman.

[maroonmania]

One would think the possibility still out there of getting an MSU legacy the quallity of Newman was an additional attractive aspect to taking the MSU head coaching job for Howland.

[msstate7]

Howland's resume and his list of current Nba players automatically puts us in the game. Malik won't have to worry about playing in an empty hump.

Sword and Newman together would give us the best backcourt in the sec imo. Please happen...

[Schultzy]

Hopefully Big Train pointed us in this direction with the McCray/Howland connection and all.

[Rick Danko]

Makes you wonder since Newman has never signed with or committed to anyone, did someone get in their ear early in the process to let him know Ray would not be back next year, kind of a "just don't do anything too fast and let this play out" deal

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Makes you wonder since Newman has never signed with or committed to anyone, did someone get in their ear early in the process to let him know Ray would not be back next year, kind of a "just don't do anything too fast and let this play out" deal

Nah. Malik never planned to commit in the early period.

[tireddawg]

On 247 by some guy from duke. Probably doesn't mean anything, but just interesting. What is Malik's rship with korey McCray like?

Forgive my ignorance, but what is CB?

[jumbo]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is CB?


Crystal Ball. It's a feature on 24/7 that let's media members "predict" where they think prospects will go.

[Rick Danko]

Nah. Malik never planned to commit in the early period.

Don't be bustin my theory man... Black helicopters, conspiracies and shit ha ha

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Don't be bustin my theory man... Black helicopters, conspiracies and shit ha ha

My bad play on playa

[lachepas565]

I think Malik is waiting for the NBA early entry deadline regardless of when signing period opens - that is April 26. I think he's waiting to see what Booker, Ulis and the Harrisons do at KY & what Frank Mason and Kelly Oubre do at Kansas. I believe if all or most of those come back, it was LSU. However, the events of today have to have some impact on that. I have no idea what the chances he lands in Starkville, but you have to think that it's 1000% more likely than it was last Friday.

[I seen it dawg]

Newman to State

[Political Hack]

Newman to State

things are definitely starting to point in that direction...

[Homedawg]

Newman to State

Haha. Classic

[quickstrike2]

Newman to State

Lol worked last time you started this.

[engie]

Newman to State

haha this is going to get fun....

[preachermatt83]

Howland will land Malik. Period.

[smootness]

Howland may land Malik. I don't know one way or another.

FIFY

[MadDawg]

haha this is going to get fun....

I'm just glad we can all be on the same page again and stop the in-fighting.

Let me know when you stop laughing.

[msstate7]

Howland will land Malik. Period.

If Malik was a junior, I'd guarantee we get him. Not much time left though. Hopefully it's enough time

[engie]

John Farley just CB'd him to us as well...

Few have done a better job with predicting MSU recruiting over the years. He was the only "writer" that had a clue on Chris Jones...

[yjnkdawg]

5 star combo guard Malik Newman says he is "very excited" about Miss. State hiring Ben Howland.

Posted on March 23, 2015 at 02:10:08 PM by Jerry Meyer

Newman is choosing between Kentucky, LSU and Miss State. Recent developments put LSU in the lead, but everything's up for grabs now. Recently Newman said that facilities will not factor into his recruitment and are an "overrated factor" by fans who follow recruiting.

(Jerry Meyer is Director of Basketball Recruiting for 247)

[msstate7]

5 star combo guard Malik Newman says he is "very excited" about Miss. State hiring Ben Howland.

Posted on March 23, 2015 at 02:10:08 PM by Jerry Meyer

Newman is choosing between Kentucky, LSU and Miss State. Recent developments put LSU in the lead, but everything's up for grabs now. Recently Newman said that facilities will not factor into his recruitment and are an "overrated factor" by fans who follow recruiting.

(Jerry Meyer is Director of Basketball Recruiting for 247)

Awesome

[Sienfield]

March Madness has arrived at Mississippi State. Everything looking good.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Newman to State

Wait a minute, I thought dan only coached football...but we'll take it!

[maroonmania]

5 star combo guard Malik Newman says he is "very excited" about Miss. State hiring Ben Howland.

Posted on March 23, 2015 at 02:10:08 PM by Jerry Meyer

Newman is choosing between Kentucky, LSU and Miss State. Recent developments put LSU in the lead, but everything's up for grabs now. Recently Newman said that facilities will not factor into his recruitment and are an "overrated factor" by fans who follow recruiting.

(Jerry Meyer is Director of Basketball Recruiting for 247)

So much for our new practice facility helping us. Oh well.

[engie]

I'm just glad we can all be on the same page again and stop the in-fighting.

Let me know when you stop laughing.

Agreed... Clean slate as far as I'm concerned... I'm fired up and probably borderline delusional right now...

[smootness]

So much for our new practice facility helping us. Oh well.

Eh, when you're Malik Newman, you're talking about the difference between the facilities of elite programs, for the most part.

I guarantee you that not having good facilities would put us at an even bigger disadvantage. It's just that once your facilities are good, it doesn't necessarily matter that much whose are 'better'.

That facility was still important for us. Not to make a big jump, but to at least stay where we were.

[KB21]

Mississippi State is also getting a visit from 6'10" JUCO Power Forward Ray Kasongo from The College of Southern Idaho. He is originally from Lick Creek, KY. Signed with Oregon but was denied admission.

[maroonmania]

Eh, when you're Malik Newman, you're talking about the difference between the facilities of elite programs, for the most part.

I guarantee you that not having good facilities would put us at an even bigger disadvantage. It's just that once your facilities are good, it doesn't necessarily matter that much whose are 'better'.

That facility was still important for us. Not to make a big jump, but to at least stay where we were.

Was mostly being sarcastic about Malik's comments. We definitely needed the facility upgrade to stay in the game though although to this point we haven't stayed in it too well.

[tireddawg]

Bump. Would to have Malik

[War Machine Dawg]

ESPN reporting Musselman has officially been named HC at Nevada. Gotta think him leaving LSU helps us with Malik. Sweet baby Jesus, I think I speak for all of us when I say I'd give a nut to sign Newman. Come on home, kid, and make your dad proud!

[msstate7]

ESPN reporting Musselman has officially been named HC at Nevada. Gotta think him leaving LSU helps us with Malik. Sweet baby Jesus, I think I speak for all of us when I say I'd give a nut to sign Newman. Come on home, kid, and make your dad proud!

So McCray was Malik's lead recruiter until McCray resigned. Then musselman starts recruiting Malik and now musselman is leaving. Gotta think we're looking better every day

[smootness]

So McCray was Malik's lead recruiter until McCray resigned. Then musselman starts recruiting Malik and now musselman is leaving. Gotta think we're looking better every day

Do we know Musselman was Newman's lead recruiter for them?

Regardless, his relationship with any coach is not the reason he's considering them. It's because of the other kids committed there, period.

[msstate7]

Do we know Musselman was Newman's lead recruiter for them?

Regardless, his relationship with any coach is not the reason he's considering them. It's because of the other kids committed there, period.

All the sudden we're back in it bc of a coach. I'd say coaches have something to do with his decision

[smootness]

All the sudden we're back in it bc of a coach. I'd say coaches have something to do with his decision

Elite recruits want a few things:

1) Ability to play with other elite players
2) Preparation for the NBA
3) Playing time, chance to shine

Those may go in various order, but I would say for just about every elite recruit nowadays, that is what they're looking for above pretty much everything else. Relationships with coaches, facilities, chance to win come after that, though winning is generally tied to the first 2 things.

The reason Howland gives us a chance in the Malik sweepstakes is that he suddenly gives us a big selling point on #2. Before, all we had was #3 along with the fact that his dad played here and he grew up around the program. We still can't offer #1, but we can now give him 2 of the 3. And Kentucky can't give him as much on #3, and LSU can't give him as much on #2 or #3.

I guarantee you Newman isn't considering LSU because he thinks Jones gives him a better chance than most to prepare him for the NBA, and I also guarantee he wasn't considering them because he just likes Musselman so much. It's because he can play with elite players.

[I seen it dawg]

Newman to State.

[BeardoMSU]

Newman to State.

http://img.pandawhale.com/58029-I-Like-It-Gif-Imgur-xBME.gif

[smootness]

Jerry Meyer, the top guy on 247, just switched his CB from LSU to State. He said initially after Howland was hired that it would probably help our chances but that he still liked LSU's position. I still don't think anybody truly knows what he's thinking, but that's notable.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

The meeting with the coaches went extremely well last night. Couldn't have gone better.

[smootness]

The meeting with the coaches went extremely well last night. Couldn't have gone better.

Awesome. It has to feel good to have a relationship with two of the coaches while the head guy coached Westbrook. That's an enticing pitch, especially since he seems to want to play at State if it makes sense for him.

[TrueMaroon]

The meeting with the coaches went extremely well last night. Couldn't have gone better.

http://replygif.net/i/163.gif

[maroonmania]

Given we are a viable option now I think playing where his Dad played is going to carry a lot of weight. Wouldn't have been enough with Ray running the program but its a different story now with Howland.

[BeardoMSU]

The meeting with the coaches went extremely well last night. Couldn't have gone better.

The meeting between the coaches and Malik?

[Thick]

Yes

[Harrydawg]

We lead for Malik right now.....Malik has said as much to our coaches and those close to him

[msstate7]

We lead for Malik right now.....Malik has said as much to our coaches and those close to him

I wish he'd pull the trigger and commit. It'd help us land other players

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I wish he'd pull the trigger and commit. It'd help us land other players

Really only 1 other target & they have communicated.

[BeardoMSU]

Really only 1 other target & they have communicated.

Is this individual's last name a 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale?**

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Ray Kasongo.

[ScottH]

Is this individual's last name a 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale?**

Nope. He committed to Maryland yesterday.

Why Maryland you ask? Under Armour school. He's an Under Armour AAU guy.

[maroonmania]

So if we get Newman and Kasongo then that would currently be 5 players coming in for 3 spots. Will be interesting to see how it sorts itself out.

[msstate7]

So if we get Newman and Kasongo then that would currently be 5 players coming in for 3 spots. Will be interesting to see how it sorts itself out.

Dixson still in the mix too

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Dixson still in the mix too

I don't expect Dixson in this class.

[msstate7]

I don't expect Dixson in this class.

Tookie?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Tookie?

Wait & see mode. I won't be surprised if he's not but it isn't a done deal.

[maroonmania]

I'd personally rather keep Tookie than some of the guys currently on the roster.

[msstate7]

I'd personally rather keep Tookie than some of the guys currently on the roster.

Me too. Howland knows more than me though

[I seen it dawg]

Newman to State.

[chef dixon]

I don't expect Dixson in this class.

Why do you say that? I mean unless we didn't give him a legit offer, he doesn't have any other choice.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Why do you say that? I mean unless we didn't give him a legit offer, he doesn't have any other choice.

I don't think he'll get the chance to commit. I don't think we'd take it.

[smootness]

Man, Newman and Kasongo, along with Tookie, Weatherspoon, and Zuppardo, would really make us dangerous next year.

I wouldn't push any of the would-be seniors out, especially if we feel good about adding some more real talent in 2016.

[msstate7]

I heard from somewhere if Malik signed that strugg would go to prep school. Is this still possible?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I expect Strugg to be here. Only signee I'm not sure about is Tookie. He may well end up here but it's not settled. On our or his part.

[Harrydawg]

I swear someone told me Stone would wind up at Wisconsin......maybe they were mistaken

[msstate7]

Jerry Meyer changes CB on Malik to lsu

[messageboardsuperhero]

Jerry Meyer changes CB on Malik to lsu

That guy has changed his prediction about seven times... Nobody has a damn clue what Newman is going to do- including Newman, IMO.

[klong-dog]

I guarantee he's basing it off seeing/hearing Simmons and Blakney all over Malik at McDonald's game/week.

[msstate7]

I guarantee he's basing it off seeing/hearing Simmons and Blakney all over Malik at McDonald's game/week.

I'll be glad when Martin and Mickey are officially in the draft. I think it will help us. Lsu will still have better talent, but our coaching will cancel it out imo.

[msstate7]

I guarantee he's basing it off seeing/hearing Simmons and Blakney all over Malik at McDonald's game/week.

Oh and I absolutely hate the McDonald's game. I'll never forgive this game for costing us bender. If it costs us Malik too, I'll burn the local McDonald's down (JOKE haha)

[Madisonmd]

There was talk to send Strugg to prep school before this new staff even arrived. Strugg played for Jackson Tigers last summer and was less than impressive. We have got to upgrade talent pool dramatically to be competitive. There has to be attrition. In my mind almost everyone is in play to "transfer" outside of Ware and sword.

[smootness]

If Howland doesn't think Strugg is good enough, he won't be here. That Carver pipeline has been good for us, but it's not like we're getting elite guys, and there isn't anybody else there on the horizon.

If we had an in with a program like Wheeler here in GA, or Montverde Academy, etc., fine. But we can't take away a roster spot for the next few years for Carver HS.