2021 Recruiting

[69MG]

https://twitter.com/CoachHolmes20/statu ... 6447255554

Faustin Phanor. We offered him in January but there has been no chatter whatsoever. I would like to see him come in as a freshman and have a year to learn since we have Steadman for only 1 year.

[inthescoop]

I think at this point it looks like UMass may save that last scholarship and not even use it. McCall and company feel comfortable with the current squad as it is.

[UMassfan_19]

I think at this point it looks like UMass may save that last scholarship and not even use it. McCall and company feel comfortable with the current squad as it is.

They recently offered a 6-9 big from some school in new haven greg Jones

[DoctorJ]

https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/peter-carey

I like the length but can't find video.

[69MG]

Here's a guy we should look at, especially with the questions regarding Steadman. Just announced his transfer today and has 2 years to play. I think he has a shot at being a double double guy in the A10 and he can block shots. He cannot, however, shoot free throws.

5/27/2021 - TCU 2017 C Kevin Samuel (6-11, 250, 4★) | Position Rank: 22 will be transferring

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... vin-samuel

[MikeUMA]

A little backlog that I just noticed...

2023 Worcester Academy (MA) F T.J. Power has received an offer from Massachusetts.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 1600602118

2023 Worcester Academy (MA) G Tré Norman has received an offer from Massachusetts.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 1703843850

2024 Cushing Academy (MA) F Duane Thompson has received an offer from Massachusetts.
https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/statu ... 5280598025

[MikeUMA]

Kur Teng, 6'4 SG out of Haverhill picked up an offer
https://twitter.com/KurTeng3/status/1398432522946727939

[inthescoop]

It’s quite clear what McCall’s mission is now. To establish a pipeline and get the best talent in state and New England to come to The University of Massachusetts.

[m626t]

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Let's hope he can do it.

[wmmmfan]

It’s quite clear what McCall’s mission is now. To establish a pipeline and get the best talent in state and New England to come to The University of Massachusetts.

Let’s hope, there is enough talent between NE/NYC and DC to concentrate recruiting and build a strong A10 program. UMass offers strong academics, solid league and good location to attract very talented and academically strong student athletes.

[uz2b-len]

I don't know if this was already posted--I don't recall seeing it--but our nemesis from Northeastern, Tyson Walker, transferred to Michigan St.

[UMass'96]

It’s quite clear what McCall’s mission is now. To establish a pipeline and get the best talent in state and New England to come to The University of Massachusetts.

Let’s hope, there is enough talent between NE/NYC and DC to concentrate recruiting and build a strong A10 program. UMass offers strong academics, solid league and good location to attract very talented and academically strong student athletes.

Walt Bell was told to recruit within a 6 hour driving distance to UMass. Matt McCall seems to be following suit with an emphasis on NE / MA recruiting.

Is it possible that the recruiting budget has been reduced in response to lost revenue from Covid or something else (reduced ticket sales) and this is why they are recruiting in this manner? I don't think that you would want to limit yourself geographically. If you see a recruit that you like, you go get him regardless of the location...

I would think that Football, basketball, Hockey at UMass are viewed as profit centers and not cost centers. Therefore, if you are not producing and your revenue is down, budgets get reduced accordingly.

[minutefanjsf]

It’s quite clear what McCall’s mission is now. To establish a pipeline and get the best talent in state and New England to come to The University of Massachusetts.

Let’s hope, there is enough talent between NE/NYC and DC to concentrate recruiting and build a strong A10 program. UMass offers strong academics, solid league and good location to attract very talented and academically strong student athletes.

Walt Bell was told to recruit within a 6 hour driving distance to UMass. Matt McCall seems to be following suit with an emphasis on NE / MA recruiting.

Is it possible that the recruiting budget has been reduced in response to lost revenue from Covid or something else (reduced ticket sales) and this is why they are recruiting in this manner? I don't think that you would want to limit yourself geographically. If you see a recruit that you like, you go get him regardless of the location...

I would think that Football, basketball, Hockey at UMass are viewed as profit centers and not cost centers. Therefore, if you are not producing and your revenue is down, budgets get reduced accordingly.

The point of recruiting in this manner is to get the kids on campus as much as possible to sell the school. If you spot a recruit in a place that takes 15 hours to get the kid from home to the school, s/he (depending not the sport) is not going to come up for unofficial visits, which are the real selling points for recruits. Bell said the 6 hour drive distance was the “backyard”. He also said flying to Atlanta, etc. direct flights from Bradley were also in that description.

[Uminuteman]

Lucas Everett
@LucasEverett14
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Jai Smith (@jai_smith131) a 6' 10" forward from St. Thomas More (CT) has received an offer from UMass.

Just reclassed from 2022 to 2021.

https://www.zagsblog.com/2021/06/21/202 ... ime-elite/

[DanaDingle3]

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Adam Zagoria's reporting Tony Felder and Matty Curtis are taking an unofficial visit to campus today.

https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/ ... 7836874755