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Another PG we offered is off the board: 6'3 PG Brian Taylor De Smet HS, St. Louis
Was wondering initially if the Kent Williams connection could help here, but no dice. Taylor also had earlier offers from Wichita and Drake. Milwaukee has had some nice recruiting momentum lately (doesn't hurt that the coach's 5-star kid committed) ... wouldn't be a bad time to add them if the new commish wants to expand.
Still believe adding a point guard is a top priority for Southern in this class. Guessing Tayshawn Comer may be at the top of the post-Quinn wish list, and Jackson Paveletzke could be among the others in play.
If we were in this situation a few years back, I'd be a little more concerned. But as the transfer portal has become a major part of present sports, I am confident there will be high quality players available for Mullins and his staff later on..........especially when you consider how they are going to shock some teams this year and do better than most (non SIU fans) expect.
https://twitter.com/JacobPolacheck/status/1436088008697077769
#mustacheand7footeralert
https://www.prephoops.com/2021/09/nj-benson-open-gym-scouting-report-interview/
Nice update on Benson, including a video interview from today. Salukis remain in hot pursuit. Seems like a very likable kid.
I like this kid a lot. "He's my guy." I think it will be tough to land this kid, but I like that he is visiting us last. As a high schooler, it is very cool to visit all these different schools, all who are treating you like gold. So going last could make a difference. MY guess is it comes down to Miss State and SIU. Since he would likely get more PT with Miss State, I wonder if he ends up there ?????? We shall see here in a few months.
NJ Benson 6'8 PF will be making his last on campus visit to SIU this weekend before deciding between SIU, Missouri State, Murray State, SIU-E and Ill St.
@salukis60 Time for BM to seal the deal. He would be a great get for the Dawgs.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Next chapter! 110% COMMITTED💛🖤 <a href="https://t.co/nIszL4W3ln">pic.twitter.com/nIszL4W3ln</a></p>— Jackson Paveletzke (@jacksonpavvv) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacksonpavvv/status/1438625881375842317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2021</a></blockquote> https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Another PG off the board.
NJ Benson 6'8 PF will be making his last on campus visit to SIU this weekend before deciding between SIU, Missouri State, Murray State, SIU-E and Ill St.
What great timing. 😕
NJ Benson 6'8 PF will be making his last on campus visit to SIU this weekend before deciding between SIU, Missouri State, Murray State, SIU-E and Ill St.
What great timing. 😕
Sucks he’s a local kid too although I’m sure the Southern Illinois media is mostly ignoring this.
If he picks SIU, his family, friends and fans can continue to watch him play and he gets to play for Mullins. I know of people from Mt Vernon that purchased season tickets when Kent Williams came to SIU and kept those tickets after he graduated. He needs to be a Saluki.
NJ Benson 6'8 PF will be making his last on campus visit to SIU this weekend before deciding between SIU, Missouri State, Murray State, SIU-E and Ill St.
What great timing. 😕
Sucks he’s a local kid too although I’m sure the Southern Illinois media is mostly ignoring this.
Hopefully, the family like culture Mullins has cultivated with the basketball program will help negate the other current athletic and university issues. There are tons of advantages for both the student athlete and the community when a local kid commits.
Welcome to campus Mr. Benson!
Hoping this young man commits' to us.
Hoping this young man commits' to us.
Amen! Any info/intel on how the visit went?
March on triumphantly!
