2026 Recruiting

[69MG]

It's a highlight video from last season, so we only see the good stuff. But the good stuff is pretty good!
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21025377/6 ... 68f3b16c67

[UMassfan_19]

It's a highlight video from last season, so we only see the good stuff. But the good stuff is pretty good!
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21025377/6 ... 68f3b16c67

Icelandic cooper flag. But nice to see Frank grab a stretch 4 he may be evolving

[Juice Stand]

We're getting a nice international flavor these last couple years. If Fran Fraschilla likes him, I'm on board. Welcome to UMass, Heimer!

[GOODY]

In the past we get hyped up about recruiting and have been disappointed but this seems different! lol , hopefully!

[Floyd]

Well, at least the cold winters in AMherst shouldn't be an issue, eh eldon?

[MikeUMA]

July audio interview with Helgason
https://x.com/_proinsight/status/1949326913593299179
Both parents were athletes.

March article
https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2026-h ... ng-to-dme/

[eldonabe]

Well, at least the cold winters in AMherst shouldn't be an issue, eh eldon?

Touche!

[Floyd]

Well, at least the cold winters in AMherst shouldn't be an issue, eh eldon?

Touche!

I knew you'd like that one. All in good fun

[wmmmfan]

A new offer.
https://x.com/TrashaunPierce/status/1974543547404878044

A quick search shows he’s a 6’8” F who comes from Norman, OK. He is a solid offensive player who prides himself on his defense. One of the top players in Oklahoma during HS, was a candidate for player of the year in his division and was also Co-Defensive POY. He had a good freshman year in JUCO and was a standout at two summer JUCO events.

[69MG]

Adam Zagoria@AdamZagoria
Sep 21
Class of 2026 G Jahda Swann @Jahdaswann4 of Thomas Jefferson will visit UMass next weekend and Hofstra the following weekend, per coach Bud Pollard

From what I saw, his visit is now scheduled for 10/10 and I hope he takes it. He was offered by Kansas and Providence in May. It makes me wonder why he is visiting UMass and Hofstra? Maybe playing time? I wonder if he knows Danny? Both NYC kids.

[wmmmfan]

Adam Zagoria@AdamZagoria
Sep 21
Class of 2026 G Jahda Swann @Jahdaswann4 of Thomas Jefferson will visit UMass next weekend and Hofstra the following weekend, per coach Bud Pollard

From what I saw, his visit is now scheduled for 10/10 and I hope he takes it. He was offered by Kansas and Providence in May. It makes me wonder why he is visiting UMass and Hofstra? Maybe playing time? I wonder if he knows Danny? Both NYC kids.

Possibly. It’s so different now with the portal, the big schools can buy someone to play over you after you commit. If you go to a non P4 you can earn playing time and in a couple of years if you’ve had some success you can get a payday. In some ways it’s not much different than hockey with the exception the hockey players are going to actual professional hockey. He would be an incredible addition though so here’s hoping.

[Old Cage]

HEIMIR HELGASON FROM ICELAND!

LETS GO!

He had offers from UCF, Mississippi State, and Dayton. Visited Duquesne and Wyoming.

From Minuteman Command email: Summation of his reason for picking UMass: "I like to eat."
https://www.minutemancommand.com/p/2026 ... l-helgason

[Juice Stand]

^ Nice interview, he seems like a well spoken kid that likes to be coached. How about this:

Helgason brought his parents with him, and they all felt the city of Amherst could be a home away from home.

“We loved everything,” he said. “I liked Amherst because it’s not a big city, but it also has a lot to offer. Basically anything you need. It has a small town feel, kind of like back home in Iceland. I liked the trees and views in some parts.”

I thought you couldn't recruit to Amherst? Hogwash, I say!

[InnervisionsUMASS]

^ Nice interview, he seems like a well spoken kid that likes to be coached. How about this:

Helgason brought his parents with him, and they all felt the city of Amherst could be a home away from home.

“We loved everything,” he said. “I liked Amherst because it’s not a big city, but it also has a lot to offer. Basically anything you need. It has a small town feel, kind of like back home in Iceland. I liked the trees and views in some parts.”

I thought you couldn't recruit to Amherst? Hogwash, I say!

No no, you got it all wrong, the MAC is destroying UMass recruiting, not Amherst.

[Juice Stand]

Whatever the case, I like this guy's thinking. He likes to eat, and he likes some of the views in Amherst.