Serious question; Does the rise of Simpson hurt our chances with Harper?
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I’d say no, not at all. I’d think he’d feel good about going to a team that was deep…
I sincerely hope a Top 5 player in the country isn’t concerned about anyone
Why do you think top players continuously go to top schools that already have highly capable players at their positions
If anything, it gives him confidence in Pikiell and his ability to identify talent and coach
Lastly, it was one one game for Simpson. People need to chill
Why do you think top players continuously go to top schools that already have highly capable players at their positions
If anything, it gives him confidence in Pikiell and his ability to identify talent and coach
Lastly, it was one one game for Simpson. People need to chill
Think it helps. Shows that Pike is willing to let a freshman “scoring” guard play his own game. I would think Dylan is seeing what Simpson is doing and thinks he can do that, plus more.
No. What ever school he picks will have a lot of talent.
Simpson will be a junior by the time Dylan Harper arrives as a freshman. Ideally, you would have a game ready veteran junior, a rising sophomore in Gavin Griffiths and then Harper mixed in as a 3 guard lineup terrorizing teams from the perimeter.
I would think he would want good players around him
Weird post OP. Nooooo! Confident people like quality. Makes our chances better.
Only at Rutgers do people worry about talent being a deterrent to attracting recruits.
I can't see that affecting him at all - they can both play at the same time. If another great player doesn't come because of potential competition (which I don't even think is the case here) then he really doesnt have the right mindset to begin with.
Right, cause Duke is devoid of talent at similar positions.
This is what decades of futility does to a fan base. Just enjoy it.
This is what decades of futility does to a fan base. Just enjoy it.
Doesn’t seem to hurt Kentucky Duke Kansas every year that bring in multiple top 50 players. Yes there is only one ball. But what helps people with aspirations of playing at the next level? Playing and practicing with people of equal or better talent. These kids have been playing or trying to play for the best aau team best camp etc… for years. Talent begets talent. I would be more worried there wasn’t enough talent than having too much.
For sure it would be great for us. I didn’t say otherwise. Only said it may matter to a kid who hopes to only play a year in college if there’s a star player at the same position or role already ahead of him.
^this^
Ridiculously stupid and clueless OP
The kid is considering Duke, etc . You think he’s afraid of competing for playing time?!?
As someone else said above - if anything, the only thing preventing him from coming to RU is a LACK of talent!! If Simpson emerges that can ONLY HELP
Truly - shaking my head
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Okay I interpreted
“I think it’s a good question. Guys with Harper’s hype and rank often have ‘1 and done’ hopes, and there’s only one ball. Position doesn’t matter.”
To mean Dylan would be fearful of not being able to produce the numbers. They do not play the same position nor do they have a similar game. They would be very complementary of each other. And with the offense being a 3-4 man out guard heavy offense i don’t think it could or would be a problem. And there will be more than enough touches to go around.
I mean most kids at duke would prob be more talented than Simpson sooooo
There is no such thing as a dumb question (I'm told); and let's be nice - considering the team just stomped on the former #10; but to answer the question; hopefully this very young, fast, intelligent and (already) fearless player - will help us recruit the best players, like Dylan over the next two years.
They will be the RU TRIO. The best act on the East Coast. RU will run three guards, a power forward who can stretch the floor and a rim protector center.
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