THE AIM
The aim of the game is to outscore your opponents. In keeping with Billy Beane's "Moneyball" principles, and its singular focus on scoring runs, we to must determine how a recruit will produce, or reduce scores.
The following is the mental checklist we make with each recruit..
BASE REQUIREMENTS
POSITIONS
We have 7 positions on our roster. We like to have one per "cohort." Put another way, we like to have one of each position in the playing rotation each year. So for example, if we have a senior prober/defender, we would like to have a freshman prober/defender as well.
PROBER DEFENDER
This player can get into the paint and probe
They can defend the opponents prober
Examples: Brandon Hoffer, Luke Collins, Zanen Zeller, Tommy Nuno
The aim of the game is to outscore your opponents. In keeping with Billy Beane's "Moneyball" principles, and its singular focus on scoring runs, we to must determine how a recruit will produce, or reduce scores.
The following is the mental checklist we make with each recruit..
BASE REQUIREMENTS
- You have to be able to score at an above average level, from the 3 or in the key. You don't have to be able to do both, but you cant do zero.
- You have to be able to guard at least one position
- You have to have a +1. Whether it be "elite" scoring, "elite" defense, passing, charisma or work ethic.
- You have to fit a position within our roster, without duplicating it
- "No Bozo's or Buds" A bozo is ego motivated and not task oriented. A bud only wants to look good at doesnt want to do the work. They are imprisoned by their ego. We want authentic people who have a pulse.
POSITIONS
We have 7 positions on our roster. We like to have one per "cohort." Put another way, we like to have one of each position in the playing rotation each year. So for example, if we have a senior prober/defender, we would like to have a freshman prober/defender as well.
PROBER DEFENDER
This player can get into the paint and probe
They can defend the opponents prober
Examples: Brandon Hoffer, Luke Collins, Zanen Zeller, Tommy Nuno
SHOOTER PASSER
This player can stretch the floor and keep the ball safe, but may be limited attacking the rim
This players game will be maximized by our chase action
Height is beneficial, as they can shoot over the chase and play off of jump stops in the paint
Examples: Jonny Dunnavent, Andrew Jones, Daniel Chase, Sam Walters
SCORER BALLHANDLER
This player can score from everywhere on the floor
They may be limited passing, due to their scoring instincts
Examples: Kenzo Nudo, Jared Small, Kai-Jae Stephens
THREE +1
This player can stretch the floor.
He also brings at least one other skill to the team. Whether it be defense, locker room or passing etc..
Examples: Jess Spivey, Dylan Holler
This player can stretch the floor.
He also brings at least one other skill to the team. Whether it be defense, locker room or passing etc..
Examples: Jess Spivey, Dylan Holler
HYBRID BIG
This player can switch and guard multiple positions.
He can post up guards and stretch out 5's.
He can get things done in the paint with toughness and a football player body, rather than height.
Examples: Draymond Green, Sam Gabbard, Tommy Nuno, the kid from Creighton (Denzel Mahoney)
SCORER REBOUNDER
This is the more prototypical 4 man.
He rebounds well and can score inside and out.
Examples: Connor Nichols, Geoff Livsey, Sam Gabbard, Kevin Love, Kory Kilpatrick
THE PAINT PROTECTOR
The more prototypical modern 5 man.
This player can score offensively on roles and oreb's.
this player can defend ballscreens and protect the rim.
Examples: Clint Capela, Dwight Powell, Brandon Clarke, Damon Dubots, Jon Nchekwube
ADDITIONAL BELIEFS
- The relationship is the greatest recruiting capital.
- If it does not fit, he will not commit!
- Recruit GOOD Players. We want THE BEST or nothing.
- Its like investing in the stock market. We want a diverse portfolio. 4-5 sure things, 4-5 moderate upside, and 3-4 high upside.
- You want guys who are going to either bring the group together or push the group forward, and you want a balanced mix of both.
- Big people beat up little people. We want as much length as we can get. Its worth taking a risk on length with skill that could potentially develop.
- No BUDS or bozos
- If its a choice between an athletic player and a skilled player, we want the skilled one. We are a great shot program.
- Great teams have a "Captain Class" player. Always look for the Draymond / Nuno / Rahon / Gabbard types.
- Great posture is a fantastic indicator of charachter. We want a player with great posture from a family with great posture.
THE CAPTAIN CLASS (BOOK)
Always look for the captain class player. To be a great team, you have to have the Draymond Green / Joe Rahon / Sam Gabbard / Tommy Nuno player that is described in the book Captain Class
-They guy that is going to raise the competitive level in practice, and bring it every day
-The guy that is going to make basketball the most important thing in his life, which will rub off on his teammates
THE RECRUITING CALENDAR
Always look for the captain class player. To be a great team, you have to have the Draymond Green / Joe Rahon / Sam Gabbard / Tommy Nuno player that is described in the book Captain Class
-They guy that is going to raise the competitive level in practice, and bring it every day
-The guy that is going to make basketball the most important thing in his life, which will rub off on his teammates
THE RECRUITING CALENDAR
Spring
- AAU Team Visits (Linfield Football Style)
- AAU Tournaments
- High School Team Visits (Linfield Football Style)
- High School Tournaments
Winter
- High School Team Visits
- High School Season
THE RECRUITING BOARD
We stay organized with a recruiting board. This board has at least 10 options at each of the seven positions. We update and shuffle the positions each tuesday. We make our phone calls during monday night football each monday. "Monday Night recruiting ball"
SOCIAL MEDIA AND RECRUITING
We share the story of our team on social media. So that recruits can follow along with our journey, and understand who we are.
We stay organized with a recruiting board. This board has at least 10 options at each of the seven positions. We update and shuffle the positions each tuesday. We make our phone calls during monday night football each monday. "Monday Night recruiting ball"
SOCIAL MEDIA AND RECRUITING
We share the story of our team on social media. So that recruits can follow along with our journey, and understand who we are.
