No Carr or Emeneke at Riordan?

[ayalar09]

So Riordan looked like the team to beat on paper and now all of a sudden their two biggest pieces will be not eligible and playing at Redwood.

Riordan still has Bush, Hillman l, Tofi Jr (Cal football commit) and a great little freshman in Jack Loevener but are they the best non-prep team in the Bay Area still?

 

[iamgearyblvd]

So Riordan looked like the team to beat on paper and now all of a sudden their two biggest pieces will be not eligible and playing at Redwood.

Riordan still has Bush, Hillman l, Tofi Jr (Cal football commit) and a great little freshman in Jack Loevener but are they the best non-prep team in the Bay Area still?

Did they run out of NIL money? Hilman and Rencher is all you need.

 

[MOlST AND PLUMP]

redwood needs to be investigated. for two kids to leave the top program in nor cal for a random public school is extremely fishy and reeks of 504 violations.

 

[CoachDViks]

redwood needs to be investigated. for two kids to leave the top program in nor cal for a random public school is extremely fishy and reeks of 504 violations.

Investigated??? Why? This wasnt those kids first or 2nd Choice.

But when things get this late, I think that kids/parents/handlers often look for a Solid program that plays tough competition and a great coach that does things the right way.

Not saying that either is the case but just because a school gets kids doesnt ALWAYS mean recruiting is happening.

Some programs do things the right way, play the right way and are coached the right way. When that happens People tend to rather play there than other schools.

Jay is a Great guy at Redwood. I doubt he over there recruiting.

 

[cityfan]

Did they run out of NIL money? Hilman and Rencher is all you need.

I'm guessing CCS eligibility issues played a part in them transferring to another Section. I wonder if this will affect their other transfers - Armstrong (from Branson) and Seals (from Santa Cruz) , and any Int'l students that may have transferred in thru the Boarding program?

 

[MOlST AND PLUMP]

Investigated??? Why? This wasnt those kids first or 2nd Choice.

But when things get this late, I think that kids/parents/handlers often look for a Solid program that plays tough competition and a great coach that does things the right way.

Not saying that either is the case but just because a school gets kids doesnt ALWAYS mean recruiting is happening.

Some programs do things the right way, play the right way and are coached the right way. When that happens People tend to rather play there than other schools.

Jay is a Great guy at Redwood. I doubt he over there recruiting.

when a mediocre program gets multiple of elite talents transferring in the same off season it is always because of recruiting.

 

[iamgearyblvd]

I'm guessing CCS eligibility issues played a part in them transferring to another Section. I wonder if this will affect their other transfers - Armstrong (from Branson) and Seals (from Santa Cruz) , and any Int'l students that may have transferred in thru the Boarding program?

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Emeneke was there last year so Im not sure what eligibility issues there would be this season. Thats a meaningful loss for Riordan because every elite team needs a defensive-minded center.

Been thinking of the tremendous amount of talent that has gone through that program the last 10 years but not one (except Ferrari [G-League]) has made any real dent on the national college stage or almost pro. It just shows are extremely difficult it is to make it.

The last WCAL player to have such a showing was Trammell on San Diego St.... Feel free to chime if you know of any from the last 10-15 years.

 

[ankleassassin]

disappointed that stuart hall didnt swoop

 

[jduffy321]

when a mediocre program gets multiple of elite talents transferring in the same off season it is always because of recruiting.

when a mediocre program gets multiple of elite talents transferring in the same off season it is always because of recruiting.

lol what, the big private schools lost kids to a small public school ?? Let’s investigate them?? You are so soft.

 

[viper221980]

So Riordan looked like the team to beat on paper and now all of a sudden their two biggest pieces will be not eligible and playing at Redwood.

Riordan still has Bush, Hillman l, Tofi Jr (Cal football commit) and a great little freshman in Jack Loevener but are they the best non-prep team in the Bay Area still?

STILL? Are you referring to being best on paper? Last year they were also supposed to be the best. I think DLS, Salesian, and MC would have given them a run for their money (and probably won) even with TT and Emeneke. Individual stars and iso basketball don't necessarily make a great team.

 

[padrewhipser]

So Riordan looked like the team to beat on paper and now all of a sudden their two biggest pieces will be not eligible and playing at Redwood.

Riordan still has Bush, Hillman l, Tofi Jr (Cal football commit) and a great little freshman in Jack Loevener but are they the best non-prep team in the Bay Area still?

Fake news! The big man is still at Riordan. That would be his third transfer and he would have to sit. Also I don't think Redwood has dorms like Priory and Riordan

 

[viper221980]

Fake news! The big man is still at Riordan. That would be his third transfer and he would have to sit. Also I don't think Redwood has dorms like Priory and Riordan

Is this the big man's 5th year in high school?

 

[kiddman32]

The last WCAL player to have such a showing was Trammell on San Diego St.... Feel free to chime if you know of any from the last 10-15 years.

Aaron Gordon, Mitty 2013. But I get your point.

 

[Streak One]

Is this the big man's 5th year in high school?

That was my question. His grad year changed prior to last season

 

[Eastbayhoops]

Fake news! The big man is still at Riordan. That would be his third transfer and he would have to sit. Also I don't think Redwood has dorms like Priory and Riordan

Where else did he play beside Priory and Riordan?

 

[ankleassassin]

Where else did he play beside Priory and Riordan?

Maybe his native country?

 

[Eastbayhoops]

Maybe his native country?

I was referencing Padrewhisperer's comment that he's already had 2 transfers. His Home country wouldn't count as a transfer?

 

[ankleassassin]

I was referencing Padrewhisperer's comment that he's already had 2 transfers. His Home country wouldn't count as a transfer?

they said 5 years so i was saying maybe played a year in his native country

 

[EthanRKassel]

Emeneke is still at Riordan, to my knowledge. He just committed to UC Irvine.

 

[dlew66]

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Emeneke was there last year so Im not sure what eligibility issues there would be this season. Thats a meaningful loss for Riordan because every elite team needs a defensive-minded center.

Been thinking of the tremendous amount of talent that has gone through that program the last 10 years but not one (except Ferrari [G-League]) has made any real dent on the national college stage or almost pro. It just shows are extremely difficult it is to make it.

The last WCAL player to have such a showing was Trammell on San Diego St.... Feel free to chime if you know of any from the last 10-15 years.

Tyler Johnson, St. Francis, played for a decade in the NBA. I believe he won the 6th man of the year award one season.

His little brother Logan was a good player at Cincinnati and St. Mary’s as well.

I hear you though. At one point a few years back in the MLB the WCAL could have fielded a full team. Maybe had the most pros in the MLB from any HS league nationwide?

They’ve always had several NFL players playing at the same time too.

Serra has the NFL GOAT, Tom Brady, and on many people’s list, the MLB GOAT, Barry Bonds.

Basketball it’s Tyler and the Gordan brothers for the NBA in the last 10-15 years.

If you just looking at D1 impact players, the baseball list is a few pages. The football list is decent too. Basketball as you pointed out, not so much. However, there are a few.

https://www.wcalsports.org/files/140599418.pdf